Best Clothing Boutiques in Houston: 10 Local Picks by Neighborhood

Houston's best clothing boutiques cluster in specific neighborhoods — the Heights, Rice Village, Upper Kirby and Tanglewood — and reward shoppers who know where to look. This guide covers ten verified local boutiques organized by area, with price ranges and the thing to buy at each.

Quick list

• Best for a local design story: Chloe Dao, MKT in the Heights
• Best luxury flagship: Tootsies, River Oaks
• Best Texas-made and European finds: Edit by Elaine Turner, Tanglewood
• Best for denim and contemporary brands: Alchemia, Upper Kirby
• Best Rice Village boutique: Raspberry Rose
• Longest-running Heights boutique: Jubilee, 325 W 19th St (25+ years)

How we chose

Every boutique here was confirmed open via its own official website or official social page in October 2026. We focused on local independents and curated multi-brand shops with a clear point of view, and left out chain stores you can find in any mall. Hours change; treat every schedule below as typical and check the boutique's site before you go.

The Heights

The Heights concentrates two of its best boutique strips along West 19th Street and Heights Boulevard. The MKT market at 600 N Shepherd is a short drive south. Parking is easiest in lots off Yale Street.

Chloe Dao

MKT Heights, 600 N Shepherd Dr, Suite 115 · Tues–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. · Closed Mondays

Chloe Dao won Season 2 of Project Runway in 2006 and could have moved to New York. She came back to Houston instead and opened her boutique in the Heights — the rare American fashion story that ends with the designer staying home. The shop carries her ready-to-wear collections (dresses, tops, jumpsuits, outerwear) alongside jewelry and accessories, plus custom and made-to-order pieces. The signature gowns — the Bleu, the Kai, the Carolina — are what people travel for.

Best for: a made-in-Houston gown or a ready-to-wear dress you won't find anywhere else. Price range: $$ to $$$.

Jubilee in the Heights

325 W 19th St · Mon–Tue 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Jubilee has been on 19th Street for more than 25 years — long enough to have dressed multiple generations of Heights women. One half of the store is women's clothing (on-trend pieces running from casual to dressy), the other half is eclectic home decor, vintage furniture and gifts. The tagline — life is a party, shop like it — tells you everything about the vibe. Consuela bags are a fixture.

Best for: a reliable weekend-to-dinner outfit and a gift for someone who has everything. Price range: $.

June and Co.

1229 Heights Blvd · Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Closed Mon–Tue

June and Co. is tucked into a charming Heights Victorian, which means shopping here feels more like visiting a well-stocked friend's house than a retail store. The selection runs classic and feminine: curated dresses, tops, knits, jewelry and gifts. The covered porch setting is part of the appeal — it's a boutique you can linger in.

Best for: a classic, polished look and anyone who prefers a low-key browsing experience. Price range: $$.

Emerson Rose

350 W 19th St · check the official site for current hours

Emerson Rose carries women's clothing, shoes, accessories and home goods from an edited mix of brands, with a separate home-and-gift shop next door at 355 W 19th St. The aesthetic is accessible and fashion-forward — graphic tees, dresses, seasonal edits — without the luxury price tag. It's a good stop for filling out a wardrobe rather than investing in one piece.

Best for: on-trend pieces at everyday prices. Price range: $.

Saint Lo Boutique

642 Yale St, Suite B · Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.

Saint Lo is a contemporary women's boutique with an international edit: tops, pants, dresses, jumpsuits and rompers from independent designers you won't find at a mall. The Yale Street location puts it right at the intersection of Heights Blvd and Yale, making it an easy first stop before working down the 19th Street strip.

Best for: contemporary separates with a little edge. Price range: $$.

Rice Village

Rice Village's boutique row runs along Rice Boulevard and University Boulevard, a short walk from Rice University. The neighborhood skews toward polished and feminine styles, and parking is far easier than Montrose or the Heights.

Raspberry Rose

2434 Rice Blvd · Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Closed Sundays

Raspberry Rose is a Rice Village anchor for contemporary women's clothing, jewelry, accessories and leather bags. The edit is clean and classic, with an emphasis on well-made pieces that work across occasions. The shop's small footprint means the buy is tight and curated — you won't leave overwhelmed.

Best for: a polished everyday wardrobe or a quality gift. Price range: $$.

Hemline

2513 University Blvd · Mon–Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thurs–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.

Hemline has been curating closets since 1994 — which, by Houston boutique standards, makes it a heritage institution. The Rice Village location carries dresses, tops, rompers, jeans, swimwear, shoes and accessories from Amanda Uprichard, ASTR, Show Me Your Mumu, Bardot and a rotating selection of Hemline exclusives. The price point is squarely in treat-yourself territory without crossing into luxury.

Best for: Southern-leaning contemporary style and bridal-party shopping. Price range: $$.

Upper Kirby and River Oaks

Tootsies

2601 Westheimer at Kirby (Arrive River Oaks) · Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · Closed Sundays

Tootsies started as a hippie clothing store in Montrose in 1972 and eventually grew into the city's definitive luxury fashion destination. Today it occupies 35,000 square feet at the corner of Westheimer and Kirby, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a 300-foot in-store runway. The edit is designer: Zimmermann, Ganni, Veronica Beard, Bottega Veneta, Chloé, Oscar de la Renta. One-on-one styling is available. Give yourself a full afternoon.

Insider tip: call ahead to book a styling appointment — stylists can pull a full look before you arrive.

Best for: investment pieces, a designer splurge, or the outfit for a black-tie event. Price range: $$$$.

Alchemia

3503 Lake St, Upper Kirby · Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · Closed Sundays

Alchemia is a woman-owned boutique that opened in 2018 in a bungalow on Lake Street in Upper Kirby. The buy leans contemporary elevated: Cinq à Sept, Amanda Uprichard, Mother denim. The bungalow setting makes the atmosphere personal rather than showroom-formal, which explains why the shop has built a loyal following without a lot of fanfare.

Best for: contemporary elevated brands in an intimate setting — especially denim. Price range: $$$.

Tanglewood

Edit by Elaine Turner

6539 Woodway Dr · Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Closed Sundays

Elaine Turner ran one of Houston's most beloved boutique groups for years before stepping back. The Edit flagship, opened in 2023, is her return: a single curated store built around European apparel, jewelry, accessories and her signature handbag collection, with nearly 80 percent of its collections exclusive to the Houston market. She sources from artisans in Santa Fe, Copenhagen, Montreal and Italy. It is the anti-mall — slow, personal and full of things you won't see anywhere else in town.

Best for: European-sourced pieces, exclusive handbags and shoppers who want a Houston designer's personal edit. Price range: $$$.

Save this: a Heights boutique walk

Start at Chloe Dao at MKT for the made-in-Houston story, then head to Saint Lo on Yale for contemporary separates, then down to West 19th for Jubilee and Emerson Rose. Cap it with coffee — our Heights coffee guide has the options within walking distance. Plan two hours minimum. The lot off Yale at 19th Street is the easiest park.

Before you go: a quick checklist

• Check hours on the boutique's official site the day you go — many are closed Mondays.
• Tootsies and Edit by Elaine Turner offer personal styling; call ahead to book.
• Hemline ships free on U.S. orders over $150 if you want to browse online first.
• Chloe Dao's made-to-order pieces require lead time — plan ahead if you're shopping for an event.
• Heights boutiques cluster close enough to walk: combine Chloe Dao, Jubilee, June and Co. and Emerson Rose in a single afternoon.

More shopping in Houston

For the full picture, see the Houston shopping guide, the best thrift stores in Houston and the best local jewelry shops. The Heights neighborhood guide and Rice Village guide cover parking, food and what else to do nearby.

Last verified: October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best clothing boutiques in Houston?

Top local picks include Tootsies at River Oaks (luxury designers), Chloe Dao in the Heights (local designer and Project Runway winner), Hemline in Rice Village (Southern contemporary since 1994), Alchemia in Upper Kirby (contemporary elevated and denim), and Edit by Elaine Turner in Tanglewood (European exclusives and handbags).

Where can I find local Houston fashion designers?

Chloe Dao, a Project Runway Season 2 winner, designs and sells her own collections at her boutique in MKT Heights, 600 N Shepherd Dr. Edit by Elaine Turner at 6539 Woodway Dr is the flagship store for another Houston-based designer. Both offer ready-to-wear and custom or made-to-order pieces.

Is Tootsies Houston still open, and where is it now?

Yes. Tootsies is open Monday through Saturday at 2601 Westheimer at Kirby in the Arrive River Oaks development, where it moved in 2011 after decades in Highland Village. The store carries luxury designers including Zimmermann, Ganni, Bottega Veneta and Oscar de la Renta.

What clothing boutiques are on 19th Street in Houston Heights?

Jubilee in the Heights is at 325 W 19th St (women's clothing and gifts, open over 25 years) and Emerson Rose is at 350 W 19th St (accessible fashion and home goods). Both are open most days except Jubilee closes Sundays. Emerson Rose also has a home and gift shop at 355 W 19th St next door.

Which Houston boutiques carry Cinq a Sept or Mother denim?

Alchemia at 3503 Lake St in Upper Kirby carries both Cinq a Sept and Mother denim, alongside Amanda Uprichard and other contemporary elevated brands. Hemline in Rice Village (2513 University Blvd) also carries Amanda Uprichard and other contemporary brands.

Are Houston clothing boutiques open on Sundays?

Several are. June and Co. in the Heights is open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hemline in Rice Village opens noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Tootsies and Alchemia are closed Sundays. Chloe Dao is open Sundays noon to 5 p.m. Always check the boutique's site before you go, as hours change.