The Best Boutiques in Illinois
Owner Katie, in Quincy, Illinois carries children's dresses, tops, sets, baby gowns, and rompers, as well as holiday options. All items are priced under $22. Accessories range from Itzy Ritzy spoons and teethers to Three Little Tots silicone bibs and pacifier straps. You will also find handmade leather hair bows, sunglasses, bracelets, and more. For more information, visit www.avieandj.com.
Belle + Rae is a women’s clothing boutique based in Pleasant Plains, Illinois. For more information, visit shopbelleandrae.com.
Blush & Beige Boutique in Springfield, Illinois, offers contemporary outfits and accessories for busy, determined, coffee loving gals. Find items at Meraki Salon & Spa and online at www.blushandbeigeboutique.com
Brave Hazel is a family-owned and operated women's and children’s boutique on the square in Carlinville, Illinois. For more information, visit https://bravehazel.com.
The boutique features vintage and modern decor, local goods, and everyday provisions. “Collected is known for helping you add character and style to your home one piece at a time,” said owner Marcy Walsh. “Specializing in vintage, boho, industrial, farmhouse, and cottage style. I help find unique pieces to bring to the local shopping market.”
With the additional space in its new location on the square in Carlinville, Illinois, Collected has grown into a carefully curated boutique featuring vintage and modern decor, local goods, and everyday provisions. For more information, visit shopcollectedboutique.com.
At Country Gypsy, owner Valerie Bettis offers new and vintage home décor in Carlinville, Illinois. For more information, visit Country-gypsy.com.
A family-owned shoe store in Carlinville, Illinois, Crowe Boot & Shoe, offers footwear for men, women, and kids. “We aim to provide excellent service and help customers find good quality, comfortable shoes in a fun and interesting atmosphere,” said owner, Holly Crowe. “Stop in to see our selection of Hey Dude, Red Wing, Irish Setter, Worx, LaCrosse, Asics, Birkenstock, Chaco, Danner, Merrell, Dansko, ECCO, Skechers, Walking Cradles, Clarks, Taos, Aetrex, & Sorel. Our showroom selection is growing, and we can special order from the brands we carry.” For more information, visit www.crowebootandshoe.com.
Designs By Berry is an online store with an active Facebook group. Find out more here https://www.facebook.com/groups/558986169023848
East Main Vintage partnered with Vintage Wicks Co to bring unique, vintage collectibles, home decor, hand-poured soy candles, wax melts with custom scents and more. You can find the cozy East Main Vintage brick-and-mortar off the south side of the square in Carlinville. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/eastmainvintage.
Bella Boutique in Springfield, Illinois, offers clothing for women and children and just opened Bar Bella too! So, you can shop and sip (lakeside) all year round with heated outdoor domes during the cooler months. For more information, visit Bellaspringfield.com.
Findingflowerchild is a handpicked vintage clothing, glassware, decor, and jewelry store. “Everything is handpicked and sourced ethically,” said owner Abbi Thomas of Divernon. “I strive to find unique pieces at an affordable price. I have three Booths and two Showcases at Tammi’s Treasures and More. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/findingflowerchild.
Gowns Bridal & Formal Boutique
You can purchase not just bridal gowns, but also prom and formal dresses and accessories, at Cailey Lansing’s Gowns Bridal & Formal Boutique in Springfield, Illinois. For more information, visit www.gownsboutique.com.
Green Haven in Jacksonville, Illinois, offers a selection of handmade and sustainable home goods with something for everyone. For more information, visit sustaingreenhaven.com.
Humble House Boutique is an online women’s clothing boutique located in Hillsboro, Illinois. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076155876159.
Owned and operated by the Olson sisters, Itty Bitty Fashion Trunk offers women’s clothing and accessories in downtown Springfield, Illinois.
For more information, visit www.ittybittyfashiontrunk.com.
J.A. Byrd’s Analog Implements offers fine pens, stationery, planners, and journals curated by the owner, Jeremy Byrd in Jacksonville, Illinois. For more information, visit analogimplements.com.
Born and raised in Springfield, Illinois, Rebecca Knobloch opened Kennedy Sue in 2017 . “The store is very much a family operation, you will find my mom “Sue” in here almost daily, as she loves to decorate as much as I do,” said Rebecca. "Our goal is to provide a fun place for unique jewelry, gifts, and home decor." For more information, visit www.kennedysue.com.
Lillian Geneva is a small-town online boutique carrying the latest styles for women. Owners, Janine, and Jessica of Bunker Hill, Illinois also participate in Facebook Lives. For more information, visit www.lilliangeneva.com.
Owner, Ryan, launched Little Lincoln’s Toy Shop in 2018. Located in Springfield, the store specializes in unique and educational gifts carrying a wide selection of toys, board games, and books. The collection includes Playmobil, HABA, Melissa & Doug, Fat Brain Toy Company, BRIO, Magna-Tiles, AirFort, and more. For more information, visit www.littlelincolnstoys.com.
Melba Mae Boutique offers a variety of women’s clothing and accessories, online. “Our main goal is to offer affordable and quality items that are always unique and always in style,” said owner, Emilie Britt in Vandalia, Illinois. “Fashion has always been a passion of mine, as well as a creative outlet for me. I have always dreamed of owning a boutique and sharing the looks and styles I love with others." For more information, visit melbamaeboutique.com.
Mom Bod Boutique specializes comfortably for busy women in sizes S-3XL in Quincy, Illinois. For more information, visit www.shopmombod.com.
OOAK GOODS offers fair trade, ethically made goods from more than 20 different countries. “Sales of our goods support the dreams of women around the world,” said owner, Karin Doolin. You can find OOAK GOODS online and in Brave Hazel in Carlinville, Illinois. For more information, visit www.ooakgoods.com.
Our Town Books is an indie bookstore in Jacksonville, Illinois, owned and operated by Jessica Gale. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ourtownbooks.
The Peachy Nest offers retro home decor and accessories in Jacksonville, Illinois. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/thepeachynest217.
Reap + Sow, owned by Kacie Lipcaman, is a trending, fashion-forward women’s boutique on the beautiful square of Pittsfield, Illinois. “We have capsule wardrobes and staples for your closet, along with name brands like Bed|Stu, Daydreamer, and Zsupply,” said Kacie. For more information, visit www.shopreapsow.com.
Stock Lane Boutique offers fashion with a flare carrying sizes S to 3XL.
Owner Megan Stock is based in Beardstown, Illinois. You can purchase her clothes and accessories online or at pop-ups and markets across central Illinois.
For more information, visit www.StockLaneBoutique.com.
texture Home offers designs inspired by the textures that surround us, online, from Springfield, Illinois. For more information, visit https://texxturehome.com.
The Haberdash is a men’s mercantile on the square in Jacksonville, Illinois owned by Tim Flinn. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/thehaberdashjax.
In Farmersville, Illinois, The Rooted Home, owned and operated by Cassandra Rovey offers unique home décor and clothing collections. For more information, visit shoptherootedhome.com.
The Rustic Fence Company, owned by Christy Vaughn, is a boutique open one weekend a month offering home decor, clothing & gifts in New Berlin, Illinois. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TheRusticFenceGirl/.
The Shoppe is a retail store specializing in unique goods for your home and gift items. “Our goal is to bring pieces into our store that you can’t find at your average box stores,” said owner Megan Zimny, in Beardstown, Illinois. For more information.
The Strawberry Finch provides modern apparel in sizes small to 3X curating hand-made goods from other small businesses. You’ll also find name brands like Judy Blue, White Birch, Zenana, Fame, and more. You can shop online and find owner Katelyn Klos at a market or pop-up in central Illinois.
For more information, visit https://strawberryfinchapparel.com/.
Timelessly Fused offers hand-welded jewelry using 14k gold-filled and sterling silver chains. You can find the owner, Allie Turek at markets and pop-ups across central Illinois.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/timelesslyfused.
A fun boutique in Decatur, Illinois, Vine + Grace offers clothing, accessories, home decor, bath and body, and baby items.
Owner, Marlo Jackson has curated one-of-a-kind items made by local artisans. Vine + Grace Boutique is a certified Brighton retailer. The boutique caters to women of all ages and sizes. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/vine.grace.mtzion.