5 elegant fashion shops for women in Vancouver

With its roots as a summertime pop-up shop, Vancouverites love this boutique for being on trend and affordable. The goal of The Latest Scoop is to make you fall in love with your wardrobe over and over again. The broad selection offers everything from classic tees to printed outerwear. If you’re on the hunt for a cute dress this should be your first stop!

With contemporary style in mind, founders Lauren Clark and Lyndsey Chow prove season after season that recycled clothing can look beautiful and be on trend. With a focus on clean silhouettes and natural fibres and featuring a small sampling of like-minded brands, the vintage clothing shop is a little slice of curated heaven.

Founder Julia Church decided enough was enough and after a successful crowdfunding campaign launched Nettle’s Tale, an inclusive swimwear line. The brand has grown tremendously and has since opened a lifestyle shop carrying not only Nettle’s Tale suits but also a selection of ethically made and thoughtfully sourced clothes and accessories, the epitome of feel good fashion.

Woo To See You buys with a developed style in mind, meaning if you like one thing at the shop, you will probably like it all. The shop buys in small amounts and because of this has new things hitting the racks frequently. On top of the clothes, they feature a small selection of complementary accessories and goods.

Established in 2005, this small but beautifully curated shop finds some of the best pieces from creatives all over the world and brings them right to Gastown. Offering a selection of clothing, footwear, accessories and objects, this is the shop for those who appreciate artistry and see apparel as art waiting to be worn.