As a fashion lover, one of my favorite things to do when I’m on vacation is to find some of the best local stores and boutiques. Boutiques are known for having those unique pieces you’ll never find at a major retailer. Getting these fun statement pieces gives you a chance to up your wardrobe, and it’s like a souvenir you’ll actually use! I put together a list of my favorite local stores and department stores (like Nordstrom), that some of you out of town folks never get to experience!
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112
The mega hub for shopping in Kansas City! It has all of your favorite retailers; Anthropologie, Lulu, VS, H&M, Free People, Sephora, Apple, MAC, seriously EVERYTHING! This is the perfect outdoor activity for friends and family. The plaza also has the best restaurants so you can just walk around the entire day and have everything you need!
1401 W 13th Street, Kansas City, MO 64102
The West Bottoms alone is one of the coolest places to visit in KC! This is one of the most historic areas of the city as well. Imagine blocks of old, abandoned warehouses transformed into your shabby chic dreams. You can walk around any given day but it comes alive on the weekends when the shops open. Most stores are only open the first Friday of each month but some are open every weekend, so be sure to check the website!
Nordstrom
11143 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66214
KC’s Nordstrom store will soon move to the Plaza but for the time being, it is outside of the main downtown KC area. If you don’t live in a city with a Nordy or have never been in general it is worth the drive!!
Charlie Hustle
419 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112
This store has the best local KC pieces! You can get stuff for a Chiefs or Royals game, and they recently added a college collection for local schools and even…Arkansas!! Charlie Hustle is a must if you’re looking for unique sports gear.
Bunker
4056 Broadway Blvd, KCMO
Also has some of the best KC apparel and gifts! You can get those fun KC hats here and snag some fan gear before you head to a game.
Etiquette Boutique
6920 Mission Rd Suite B, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Etiquette has always been one of my favorite boutiques!! Everything is one of a kind and such great quality. I fell so in love with this store in college I even worked here! So take it from an experienced shopper, you have to visit the store or shop online/by social media!
225 W 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64112
Evereve has locations throughout the country but if you haven’t heard of the store or visited, now is your chance! If you’re a graphic tee loving gal like me this is the place for you! Comfiest shirts I own and great for layering.
313 SE Douglas St, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Another one of my local favorites! If you can’t make it to their LS or West Bottoms location you can shop online. Such cute, unique pieces and their shoes are to die for!
If you’re in the Lee’s Summit area during your visit, make sure to stop by @Jollys and Elle & Em! You can also shop online or on their social media pages.
500 Southwest Blvd, KCMO
You can get some of the best souvenirs here! KC postcards, holiday decor, they have it all and you won’t be able to get these pieces anywhere else in the area.