By Shayna Mace | Photo by Shanna Wolf (pictured: Cosa Boutique)
As someone who has covered the local retail scene extensively, I loved seeing this year’s clothing boutique category winners — each has its own niche.
Zoe Schuler’s Z Boutique has been around for 13 years — an amazing run for the city’s only plus-size clothing shop. As Schuler shared with me when I interviewed her back in 2023, “About 70% of women in the U.S. are plus size. I kept thinking, ‘There has to be somewhere [local] I can shop at. And if I’m thinking that, then I’m sure other women around here want that, too.’”
Cosa Boutique not only offers upscale brands (Vince, Rhone, Paige), but owner Amanda Hoechst donates a percentage of Cosa’s monthly profits to area nonprofits.
Lisa McGuire’s Cloth & Metal Boutique also has a stellar selection of everyday, stylish pieces. But look closely at the sterling silver jewelry she sells: A skilled metalsmith and jewelry maker, she handcrafts most of the sterling silver jewelry she sells.
