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5 Best Fashion Boutiques in Austin (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 15 fashion boutiques in Austin on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Fashion boutiques in Austin run from a goth shop on Guadalupe to a men's-only store on West 2nd Street and a custom hat bar near campus. These shops have logged more than 400 Google reviews between them, every rating sits between 4.8 and 5.0, and the biggest review base is more than 110, so the stars are close and the real decision is the style you're shopping for.

Short answer: Blue Gardenia Boutique in south Austin is the top pick, rated 5.0 from more than 110 Google reviews. Bloody Rose Boutique (4.9, alternative and goth) and Hemline Austin (4.8, women's clothing and shoes) follow. On price, Blue Gardenia's own site lists new-arrival dresses at $189 and $196.
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Austin Boutiques, Compared by Style

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Blue Gardenia Boutique 5.0 ★ 117 Women's clothing and gifts, south Austin View ›
2 Bloody Rose Boutique 4.9 ★ 89 Goth and alternative style View ›
3 Hemline Austin 4.8 ★ 94 Women's brands and shoes on West 2nd View ›
4 Mugsy 4.9 ★ 60 Men's casual wear, Mugsy brand View ›
5 Longhorn Fashions 4.8 ★ 47 Custom hats, burnt orange apparel View ›
5 Best Fashion Boutiques in Austin (2026)

Each shop, in detail

Blue Gardenia Boutique logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Blue Gardenia Boutique

5.0117 Google reviews

Blue Gardenia Boutique is a women's clothing and gift shop at 5701 W Slaughter Ln in south Austin, open seven days a week. Its site lists dresses, tops, denim, jackets and matching sets alongside jewelry, hats, bags, sunglasses, candles, fragrance and gifts, and it ships orders online. Reviewers place it near Circle C and describe a large, light-filled store run by its owner, Bethany.

What people praise

  • Staff who help pair pieces into outfits without pressure
  • A large store with clothing, accessories, gifts and fragrance in one stop
  • Reviewers call the prices affordable or reasonable for the quality
  • Owner and team described as warm and welcoming

Worth knowing

  • Based on W Slaughter Ln in south Austin, a drive from the city center
Reputation scorecardrank in Austin
Rating5 / 5
Review volume117 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 across more than 110 reviews, with clothes, accessories and gifts under one roof. A good all-purpose choice for women's fashion in south Austin.

Website+1512-284-7974 Directions

5701 W Slaughter Ln Ste A-150, Austin, TX 78749

Bloody Rose Boutique logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Bloody Rose Boutique

4.989 Google reviews

Bloody Rose Boutique at 3700 Guadalupe St sells dark streetwear and alternative clothing. Its site says it carries imported and local clothing, accessories, footwear and gifts for goths, punks, witches and rockers, with collections for women, for masculine and unisex wear, and for vegan and plus-size shoppers. It's open every day.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe a big selection of black clothing, jewelry and accessories
  • One reviewer calls the quality very good for a fair price
  • Reviewers say staff are friendly and helpful
  • A reviewer notes free parking on the surrounding streets

Worth knowing

  • A specialist in dark and alternative style, so not a general-fashion stop
Reputation scorecardrank in Austin
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume89 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The right call if goth, punk or alternative clothing is the goal. Reviewers like the selection and the staff.

Website+1512-222-8377 Directions

3700 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Hemline Austin logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Hemline Austin

4.894 Google reviews

Hemline Austin is a women's clothing and shoe boutique at 233 W 2nd St, open seven days a week. Its site says it has been around since 1994 and lists dozens of brands, among them Paige, Frame, Rails and Sam Edelman, plus dresses, denim, swimwear, accessories and a bridal section. It also offers online shopping, with free U.S. shipping on orders of $150.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the selection and say it covers different price points
  • Friendly staff who help with outfits and gifts
  • A reviewer received a gift wrapped with a bow
  • Welcoming atmosphere
Reputation scorecardrank in Austin
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume94 · 90th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for brand-name women's fashion and shoes in one place, with a 4.8 from more than 90 reviews.

Website+1512-474-2212 Directions

233 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

MU
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Mugsy

4.960 Google reviews

Mugsy at 209 W 2nd St is a men's clothing store for the Mugsy brand. Its site markets stretchy jeans, chinos and shirts and offers online ordering. Reviewers mention cashmere zip-ups and a denim button-down, and one says women can wear some of the pieces too.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the quality as great and the clothing as durable and comfortable
  • Helpful staff, with one salesperson named by two reviewers
  • Nice layout and decor, according to a reviewer
  • Some pieces that women can wear, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • A men's store built around the Mugsy brand rather than a general boutique
Reputation scorecardrank in Austin
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume60 · 70th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a stop for men who like the Mugsy line.

Website+1737-202-4122 Directions

209 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701

Longhorn Fashions logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Longhorn Fashions

4.847 Google reviews

Longhorn Fashions is a boutique at 709 W 22nd St, Unit 116, with a custom hat bar and a clothing selection. Reviewers describe cowboy and flat-brim hats built to order, with bands, feathers and charms, as well as burnt orange clothing for Longhorns fans, accessories and souvenirs. Its site lists the store hours and notes free parking in the garage between 21st and 22nd and Pearl.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the custom hat process and the patient, kind staff
  • Plenty of burnt orange clothing and accessories for fans
  • Reviewers call the hats and clothing affordable
  • A visiting reviewer found it an easy walk off the main street

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the other shops on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in Austin
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume47 · 63rd
Confidenceearly
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a custom hat or game-day clothing. It's a narrower shop than the others here, so go for those two things.

Website+1512-584-8001 Directions

709 W 22nd St Unit 116, Austin, TX 78705

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Reading the scorecards

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the shop, compared against other Austin boutiques. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What do boutique clothes cost in Austin?

Boutique prices depend on the label and the item, so there’s no single Austin range. For a sense of scale, Blue Gardenia’s own site lists new-arrival dresses at $189 and $196 and tank tops at $35, and Bloody Rose’s site lists crew socks at $15. Shipping thresholds vary too, so check each site before you order.

Boutique shopping around Austin

Hemline and Mugsy are on the same block of West 2nd Street, Bloody Rose is on Guadalupe St, Longhorn Fashions is on W 22nd St near the UT campus, and Blue Gardenia is out on W Slaughter Ln in south Austin. Searching for fashion boutiques near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before you shop

  • What brands or labels does the store carry, and what sizes?
  • Do you offer online ordering or shipping, and from what order total is it free?
  • What is your return and exchange policy on sale items?
  • Is parking available nearby?
  • Can you set aside or hold an item if I’m coming in later?

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy goth or alternative clothing in Austin?

Bloody Rose Boutique at 3700 Guadalupe St. Its site describes dark streetwear and alternative clothing for goths, punks, witches and rockers, and a reviewer calls it a goth and metal clothing store with a big selection.

Can I design a custom hat in Austin?

Yes, at Longhorn Fashions on W 22nd St. Reviewers describe building cowboy and flat-brim hats with a choice of bands, feathers and charms, and say staff were patient through the design process.

Is there a men’s clothing boutique on this list?

Mugsy on W 2nd St is a men’s store for its own Mugsy label. Bloody Rose’s site also lists a masculine and unisex collection.

Do Austin boutiques ship online orders?

Some do. Blue Gardenia’s site advertises free shipping on orders of $100 or more, and Hemline’s site offers free U.S. shipping on orders of $150. Mugsy’s site mentions free shipping and returns, so confirm current terms at checkout.

Where to start

Blue Gardenia is the safest all-round pick for women’s clothing and gifts, while Bloody Rose, Mugsy and Longhorn Fashions each suit one clear style. Pick the shop that matches what you want to wear, then check hours before you go.

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