This summer is going to be lit—and you are ready to turn it up and out. Here are Boston’s best boutiques to stock your summer wardrobe.
A summer-chic look from Flock. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BRANDS
Mint Julep
With two locations in Brookline and Cambridge, the boutique offers a breezy selection of clothing, ranging from the Astrid Blue Brush skirt to the eye-catching Dandy romper in orange. Additionally, the shop features an array of charming accessories, such as sleek sun visors and short-brimmed sun hats. 1302 Beacon St., Brookline, 617.232.3600; 43 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.576.6468, shopmintjulep.com
Flock
This boutique infuses the essence of the modern bohemian woman with a distinctly high-end sensibility. Look for freeform, airy options, such as colorful tie-dyed tank tops and sleek minidresses fit for the warm weather. Like any notable clothier, Flock shifts to the season with vigor, brimming with a variety of relaxed garments perfect for a soothing summer night. 274 Shawmut Ave., 617.391.0222, flockboston.com
Dress Boston
Located in Beacon Hill, Dress Boston showcases effortless, timeless designs. The boutique offers a range of impeccable products, from designer clothing and accessories to divine fragrances and home goods. The picturesque storefront features smaller, niche designers, such as Clare V, Nili Lotan and more. It’s the type of precious shop to snag a special piece customers never knew they wanted. 70 Charles St., 617.248.9910, dressboston.com
Crush Boutique
This is one of Boston’s summer-style sanctuaries, providing shoppers with a well-curated collection of crisp blouses and eyelet-stitched tops. Owners and lifelong friends Rebecca Hall and Laura Macris handpick garments that elevate elegance with a playful sense of whimsy. Additionally, they present a display of hard-tofind brand names, such as White + Warren and Citizens of Humanity. 131 Charles St., 617.720.0010, shopcrushboutiqueboston.com
LIT Boutique
Encompassing the modern urban woman by highlighting one-of-a-kind flair, the shop offers an impressive range of dresses cultivated by independent designers, such as Toby Heart Ginger and Moon River. The female- and minority-owned business celebrates individuality and proves that living a “LIT life” starts with feeling good and looking even better. 223 Newbury St., 617.421.8637; 236 Hanover St., 617.391.0086, litboutique.com
Dress Boston features gorgeous dresses and more for the season. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BRANDS BEST DRESSED
Photography by: Flock; Dress Boston
