Portland’s shopping scene is as diverse as its food scene, which is why it may be a little overwhelming for first-timers to decide where to go shopping. From hidden vintage stores to clothing chain retailers to designer boutiques, I love that the city has an ever-evolving retail scene that caters to all your fashion needs.
Whether you are looking for a high-end piece of clothing, designer makeup, or lifestyle accessories, each neighborhood of Portland is overflowing with boutiques with impressive inventories. Here are my favorite boutiques in Portland, Oregon...
Our Top 3 Best Boutique Stores In Portland
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Frances May
I’m a big fan of this chic boutique featuring a perfectly curated selection of modern clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. Located on Alder Street in Southwest Portland, Frances May has the widest and most diverse inventories in the neighborhood.
Whether you want to buy colorful knits, independent-designer tops, or loungewear, you can get all kinds of French garb here. At Frances May, you can also find apothecaries, jewels, and homewares.
They sell articles from many famous designers, including Acne Studios, Busayo, Dehen 1920, Chimala, Carleen, Rachel Comey, Weird Bits, and Lauren Manhoogian, among others. You can visit the boutique every day between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Pros
Sophisticated independent designer tops
Vast variety of French clothes
Exquisite articles from renowned designers
Cons
Limited amount of styles
Service sometimes slow
Nearby Attractions
Urban Creperie
East India Co. Grill and Bar
Library 9th Avenue
Yo Store
A fashion boutique specializing in both modern and vintage clothing for women. Aside from clothing, Yo Store also sells women’s accessories, jewelry, and bags. Inside the store, I think that they have a separate corner dedicated to kids’ and babies’ accessories is a great feature.
The boutique also features a great variety of housewares, including ceramics, kitchenware, candles, storage crates, art, books, and textiles, among other items.
If you are ever out downtown shopping with your kids, you must stop by this funky boutique. The store is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. They close an hour early on Sundays.
Pros
Exquisite collection of stylish women's clothing
One-of-a-kind vintage clothing experts
Unique collection of kids’ accessories
Highly captivating funky interiors
Cons
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Nearby Attractions
Swagat Indian Cuisine
Salt & Straw Ice Cream
Union Rose
A spacious boutique showcasing locally-made clothing, jewelry, and gifts. The retailer also features in-house clothing named Rita Hudson Apparel. The designer creates stylish and versatile pieces for all physiques and ensures that you get a perfect fit by offering free alterations.
You will also find an impressive array of apothecary, houseware, and accessories at the store. If you are visiting with kids, they will be intrigued to explore the houseware section featuring stickers, art prints, and DIY kits.
I would suggest though that you browse the handmade clothing from local designers for something really unique. Union Rose is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They close at 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Pros
Locally designed unique handmade clothing
Renowned in-house Rita Hudson Apparel
Free on-site alterations for consumers
Cons
Limited working hours
Busy at peak times
Nearby Attractions
McDonald’s
Montavilla Farmers Market
PDX Cookie Co.
Wildfang
A classy boutique featuring an excellent selection of women’s clothing, ranging from casual wear to formal co-ord sets. The chain fashion retailer aims to break gender norms in fashion and society by offering menswear-inspired clothing for women.
Located in the Pittock Block in downtown Portland, Wildfang sells the most stylish button-ups in the neighborhood. There are very few boutiques in Portland that can outperform Wildfang in casual clothing. You can visit Wildfang daily between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Pros
Excellent selection of women’s clothing
Uniquely crafted stylish button-ups
Elegant collection of jewelry
Cons
Slow service at times
A little pricey
Nearby Attractions
Living Room Theatres
Mother’s Bistro & Bar
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Sloan Boutique
Sloan Boutique is a small retailer offering designer clothing, footwear, and accessories for women of all ages. The luxurious boutique serves three locations in Portland: 23rd Avenue in Northwest Portland, southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, and North Mississippi Avenue.
The cozy retailer curates tons of affordable local brands, ranging from the very recognizable to the little-known. Sloan Boutique does not specialize in a specific style and features a large selection of wearables of all designs for all ages.
All branches of the boutique are open Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. They open an hour early and close an hour early on Saturdays and Sundays, respectively.
Pros
Exceptional designer clothing and footwear items
Diverse collection for all age groups
Chic vibe
Cons
Higher than average prices
Nearby Attractions
Hotel Deluxe
Witch’s Castle
Pittock Mansion
Adorn
A luxurious clothing store with four brick-and-mortar locations in Portland: Lake Oswego, southeast Division Street, northeast Fremont Street, and southwest Washington Street, all of which have different timings for every day.
Adorn features an impeccably curated selection of women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories in an elegant setting. The ambience in the store is amazingly posh and worth a visit for design only. The boutique also offers a limited selection of gifts, including gift cards, water bottles, beauty items, books, and jewelry.
Pros
Appealing and upscale setting
Elegant selection of jewelry and gifts
Multiple brick-and-mortar locations in Portland
Cons
Often closed at unusual times
Sometimes slow service
Nearby Attractions
Portland Japanese Garden
Oaks Amusement Park
Frock Boutique
An independent retailer featuring an eclectic selection of affordable, quaint apparel from local designers of Portland. Located on Alberta Street in Northeast Portland, Frock Boutique is the best place to get yourself something new and exciting to wear.
At Frock Boutique, you’ll find an extensive selection of accessories for women, men, and kids. If you are visiting the area with your family, drop by the store and get your children something colorful for their next birthday.
Frock Boutique is open Thursdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pros
Eclectic collection of independent designer wear
Must-go place for kids’ accessories
Economical and budget-friendly
Locally inspired quaint apparel
Cons
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Service sometimes slow
Nearby Attractions
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
Bye and Bye
Tiki Tea
Modo Boutique
Modo Boutique is a cozy retailer that stocks a broad-ranging assortment of women’s clothes, shoes, and accessories.
While there are many nice boutiques on Alberta Street, Modo Boutique is worth visiting for the ambience only. They sell a carefully curated selection of fabulous designer pieces in a comfortable setting. They also sell beauty products, edibles, and scents. You can visit Modo Boutique daily between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Pros
Exquisitely curated designer consignment shop
Broad-ranging assortment of women’s accessories
Modernist interiors with appealing infrastructure
State-of-the-art women beauty products
Cons
Service sometimes slow
Exchange policy
A little pricey
Nearby Attractions
Pine State Biscuits
Alberta Rose Theater
New Seasons Market
Oxalis
A women-only boutique carrying a wide variety of wearables from local designers. The boutique features immaculately organized displays of knits, tops, shirts, neutrals, jeans, dresses, skirts, and other clothing items in both contemporary and vintage styles.
They also offer an excellent variety of accessories, including scarves, belts, hats, sunglasses, and jewelry, among others. You can visit Oxalis on all days of the week except Sundays. They are open daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. They close an hour early on Fridays.
Pros
Locally-inspired women-only boutique
Contemporary and vintage-themed apparel
Immaculately organized displays of neutrals
Commendable variety of accessories for women
Cons
Limited working hours on Fridays
Vibe might not suit everyone
Not for the budget-friendly shoppers
Nearby Attractions
The Freakybuttrue Museum
Matador NW
Wallace Park
Fyberworks Boutique
Fyberworks Boutique is a long-established boutique offering locally designed wearables for women, made with natural fibers.
While there are many boutiques in the Hawthorne district, Fyberworks Boutique stands out because of its line-up of locally-made jewelry. The shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. On Sundays, they are open between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Pros
Exquisite collection of jewelry
Locally designed apparel for women
Exceptional variety of natural fibers wearables
Cons
Limited working hours on Sundays
Some items are hard to find
Nearby Attractions
The Whole Bowl
Next Level Burgers
Golden Ratio Healing Arts
House of Lolo
A retailer stocking a meticulously curated selection of women’s clothing. If you are looking for indie wear or clothes in breezy styles, there is no boutique better than House of Lolo in Portland.
With a cozy storefront and an upscale interior, House of Lolo offers an amazing shopping experience to its customers. They also sell a wide range of housewares, including pillows, throws, decor, furnishings, utensils, hardware, and artwork, among other items. It is the only boutique on the list that’s open 24/7.
Pros
Meticulously curated selection of casual wear
Eye-catching upscale interior design
Variety of houseware and furnishing items
Cons
Higher than average prices
Limited variety of clothes
Nearby Attractions
Palms to Pines Shopping Centre
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
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Tumbleweed
A casual, comfortable boutique offering women’s clothes, locally-designed jewelry, and home decor. They have an in-house fashion line, kara-line, that specializes in indie clothes for women.
What started as a backyard dress shop in 2000 has become a famous clothing retailer featuring a great variety of wearables, including tops, sweaters, dresses, jeans, clogs, and jumpsuits, among many others.
Located on Alberta Street in Northeast Portland, Tumbleweed is open daily between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Pros
Exquisite indie-labeled hip women clothing
Enchanting locally designed jewelry for women
Significant variety of home decor items
Cons
Not the best return policy
Store closes early sometimes
Nearby Attractions
Baba’s Mediterranean Grill
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
Sabin HydroPark
Monique’s Boutique
Monique’s Boutique is a stylish, little-known boutique selling women’s wear in both modern and vintage styles. It is located in the Gregory Lofts, a condominium complex in Northwest Portland.
You’ll find a wide variety of high-end women’s clothing products at Monique’s. It is open Tuesdays through Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Pros
Uniquely designed stylish interiors
High-end variety of women’s clothing
Contemporary apparel with a vintage touch
Cons
Higher than average prices
Closed on Sundays and Mondays
Nearby Attractions
Japanese American Museum of Oregon
Ground Control Arcade & Bar
Naked City Clothing
A quirky retailer specializing in retro-style clothing for women. Located on Belmont Street in Southeast Portland, Naked City Clothing may be the only boutique in the neighborhood with such a diverse and large inventory.
The store displays an outstanding variety of accessories, including sunglasses, purses, jewelry, belt buckles, gloves, face masks, hosiery, suspenders, and scarves, among many others.
In addition to women’s wear, they also have a well-curated assortment of men’s wear. Naked City Clothing is open Wednesdays through Sundays between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Pros
Uniquely quirky and funky
Retro style clothing for women
Well-curated assortment of men’s wear
Cons
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Plus sizes aren’t always available
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