This fall's trends include dresses with opaque tights, menswear-inspired touches like high-heeled oxford shoes, funky hats and sweaters paired with belts for women, according to Sarah Skinner, one owner of Ess Elle Style Studio, 1919 E.,”Milwaukee has no shortage of trendy, reasonably priced boutiques that reflect shoppers' individuality and, above all, style.
This fall's trends include dresses with opaque tights, menswear-inspired touches like high-heeled oxford shoes, funky hats and sweaters paired with belts for women, according to Sarah Skinner, one owner of Ess Elle Style Studio, 1919 E. Kenilworth Pl. The trends for men are dark jeans, graphic t-shirts, tailored blazers and hats.
All of these are available at local boutiques which carry reasonably priced items that college students can afford. Below is a compilation of the best boutiques for college students in Milwaukee.
524 N. Water St., Milwaukee (414)273-3733
Price Point: Everything is under $100, with accessories ranging from $5 to $25.
Brands: Fred buys clothing directly from the manufacturers of designers like Betsy Johnson and BCBG Max Azria.
Go here for unique, brightly colored women's clothing that ranges from casual to semi-formal and everything in between. The staff of Fred is very knowledgeable and willing to help shoppers choose what works best for them.
Red Heel
522 N. Water St., Milwaukee 414-755-8139
Price Point: $30 to $150 and up.
Go here for stylish heels that look like they are straight out of the pages of a fashion magazine.
Red Heel has the same owners as Fred, and its goal is the same; trendy items, reasonable prices and a knowledgeable staff.
1919 E. Kenilworth Pl., Milwaukee (414) 271-3775
Price Point: Most clothing ranges from $25 to $100, with some items over $100.
Brands: Silver Jeans, Couture Concept, Renee, Tammy Spice.
Go here for an entire outfit for a special occasion and personal attention from the staff and owner. It carries everything from handbags to clothes to accessories to undergarments for women.
Ess Elle also carries jewelry by local designer, Tammy Spice.
2219 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee (414)220-9910
Price Point: $25 to $125, with accessories ranging from $12 to $32
Brands: B.B. Dakota, Necessary Objects, Citizens of Humanity and True Religion.
Go here for urban, casual clothing, trendy hats and large bright bags, as well as casual men's clothing like graphic t-shirts and funky hats.
Moxy also carries items from Lacka Clothing and Birdcage Jewelry, both Milwaukee-based.
Envy
2203 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee (414)755-0030
Price Point: Shoes range from $25 to $80, and clothing ranges from $25 to $130
Brands: Chinese Laundry, Converse, Vans, Volcom
Go here for Converse and Vans sneakers in a variety of patterns and colors and for brightly colored heels. Envy carries shoes for both men and women.
1300 E. Brady St., Milwaukee (414)273-5156
Price Point: $50 to $250
Brands: Diesel, Cheap Monday, Adriano Goldschmied, and 7 For All Mankind.
Go here for premium denim. Detour is pricier than the other boutiques listed, but its selection of denim is the best in the city. It also carries men's clothing.
Starship
1661 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee (414)277-0646
Price Point: $15 to $60
Go here for alternative t-shirts, funky hats and unique accessories for both men and women. Starship also carries a wide range of body jewelry and incense.
Yellow Jacket
1237 E. Brady St., Milwaukee (414)372-4744
Price Point: $5 to $75, with rare vintage pieces running at the higher end.
Go here for one-of-a-kind vintage clothing for men and women.
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