This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UFL chapter.
Whether you’re new in town or just looking for some new staple pieces for your wardrobe, Gainesville’s selection will hit the spot. Here are a few of our favorite boutiques:
- The Colorful Gator – Love Lilly Pulitzer? If so, then this is the perfect store for you! The Colorful Gator sells the latest Lilly Pulitzer prints and designs in clothing, accessories and footwear. Are you in a sorority and looking for your sorority’s Lilly print? The store carries the current sorority prints – Delta Delta Delta, Delta Zeta, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Kappa Delta – to help you represent your house. The Colorful Gator loves its customers, so check its Facebook page and website to find out about any promotions and sales. Visit the store in Thornebrook Village located at 2441 NW 43rd St. Suite 7.
- Allure Boutique – Allure Boutique is the hotspot for orange and blue fashion. Judith March dresses, cowboy boots and Gator accessories are just a few of the items they have available to help make you shine on game day. In need of a formal dress? Allure Boutique also carries beautiful special occasion dresses that will make you sparkle. You can find Allure Boutique in Royal Plaza at 3832 Newberry Rd. Suite 2-B.
- Wolfgang – Looking for trendy brands like Dolce Vita and Audrey 3+1? Wolfgang is full of hot designers that won’t empty your wallet. They carry cute day dresses, fun jewelry and outfits perfect for a night out on the town. Check out its Facebook account and like its page to earn a coupon that is worth 15 percent off your entire purchase! Wolfgang is located at 1127 W. University Ave., only a few blocks from campus.
- Urban Thread – What’s better than getting name brand clothes like J-Crew, Urban Outfitters and Free People at a discount? Not much. Urban Thread has two locations that sell these awesome name-brand clothes. Why are they discounted you ask? Much of the merchandise comes from catalog returns, but all the pieces are brand new. Urban Thread is a great spot to find trendy pieces for a great price. You can find the two locations at 1117 W. University Ave. and 1512 NW 13th St.
- Dahlia– Another great spot in Thornebrook Village is Dahlia. This chic boutique is filled with designers not found in department stores as well as trendy brands like BB Dakota and Rebecca Taylor. Want to say your clothes have been featured in a magazine? Lucky magazine featured Dahlia in their magazine as a great place to shop! Head over to their shop at 2441 NW 43rd St. Suite 22 to see what great pieces you can add to your wardrobe.