10 Affordable Boutiques in Memphis

October 14, 2020

Perched on the Mississippi River in southwest Tennessee, the city of Memphis is perhaps most famous for its musical heritage, with influential strains of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll all originating here. Indeed, many of the city’s most popular attractions are related to this rich aspect of its history, among which the iconic former home of Elvis Presley known as Graceland is perhaps the most prestigious landmark.

view across the water towards the Memphis skyline

Memphis also has a thriving shopping scene, with a large number of independent and chain boutiques located here. While many of these stores are high-end in style and price point, there remain several that offer enticing items that won’t break the bank. Below is our pick of ten affordable boutiques in Memphis.

FOX+CATVINTAGE

Renowned for its collection of vintage women’s fashion clothing and accessories spanning the 20th century, FOX+CATVINTAGE combines an upscale boutique look with a local, personalised feel. Helmed by owner and creative director Katie Gore, the store was founded with the mission of providing a platform for others to develop their own style and unique sense of self.

Unlike most vintage shops, every single item is hand selected and locally sourced, helping make the shop an authentic representation of the history of Memphis and the memories of the people who have lived here over the decades.

Location: 2153 Central Avenue
Hours: Tues–Sat 12–7pm, Sun 2–6pm, Closed Mon

Fox & Cat Vintage

Primas Bakery + Boutique

Primas Bakery + Boutique is part of ShopMucho, a small independent business that embraces local makers, markets and brands, with a strong emphasis on Latino-owned businesses and products. Founded by Mexican-American entrepreneur Angelique Sloan, the business includes an online store as well as the physical Primas Bakery + Boutique in Memphis.

The boutique features traditional Latino décor and offers a variety of treasures similar to those found at Mexican markets or Tex-Mex boutiques, including fashion, accessories and a bakery run by Angelique’s cousin.

Location: 523 South Main Street
Hours: Wed–Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 9am–2pm, Closed Mon

Snatched Boutique

With the motto “dare to be different,” this women’s boutique offers stylish trend-setting apparel designed to suit a wide range of personalities. Whether you’re searching for dresses, pants, skirts, jumpsuits, blazers or beachwear, the boutique offers plenty of fashionable yet affordable choices.

One of the standout pieces is a striking blueberry jumpsuit that guarantees attention wherever you go in Memphis.

Location: 2657 Appling Road
Hours: Tues–Fri 11:30am–6pm, Sat 12–5pm, Closed Sun–Mon

The Ivory Closet

Located in Midtown [CITY LINK: Memphis], The Ivory Closet prides itself on offering high-quality fashion at affordable prices combined with exceptional customer service.

The store carries a diverse assortment of women’s apparel, beauty supplies and accessories including jewellery, bags and shoes. The focus is on fashion-forward but comfortable clothing, with staff always ready to help you find the perfect outfit.

Location: 2095 Madison Avenue
Hours: Mon–Thu 11am–7pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 12–6pm

The Ivory Closet

Stock & Belle

Part gallery, part furniture store and part clothing boutique, Stock & Belle is a bright lifestyle space offering eclectic items such as local art, retro mid-century furniture and stylish fashion pieces.

Men’s and women’s clothing features modern, minimalist designs, while works from local artists inspired by Memphis decorate the walls.

Location: 387 South Main Street
Hours: Tues–Sat 10am–6pm, Closed Sun–Mon

Stock & Belle

Lindy Lou’s Boutique

Lindy Lou’s Boutique sells a wide selection of girls’ clothing, dresses, shoes and accessories. The boutique focuses on stylish outfits for girls and tweens, carefully selecting pieces that combine modern trends with classic looks.

Parents from around Memphis visit the boutique to find fashionable items for their children, with new collections arriving regularly.

Location: 5070 Goodman Road, Olive Branch
Hours: Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 12–5pm

Crazy Beautiful

Crazy Beautiful is a trendy women’s boutique known for stylish and slightly edgy fashion pieces ranging from distressed denim to elegant lace dresses.

Popular among fashion lovers in Memphis, the boutique also offers accessories including bags, hats, jewellery and shoes.

Location: 2111 Madison Avenue
Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–7pm, Thu–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–5pm

Crazy Beautiful

Repeat Boutique

Repeat Boutique is a secondhand clothing and furniture store operated by the Junior League of Memphis, a women’s organization focused on volunteer work and community improvement.

The store sells gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and home items, with many pieces donated by members of the local community.

Location: 3586 Summer Avenue
Hours: Tues–Sat 10am–5pm, Closed Sun–Mon

By Paul Joseph