Looking to define your style? Uptown New Orleans is the perfect place for exploring clothing stores, costume shops, and those items that are uniquely New Orleans. Take a stroll down six-mile-long Magazine Street to discover an array of different shops and boutiques. You’ll be looking like a superstar in no time; when people ask ‘where’d you get that?’ the answer is NOLA, baby!
Uptown and the Garden District are a shopper’s paradise. Let’s start on Magazine Street. Clothing boutiques include Perlis, Jeantherapy, Hemline, West London Boutique, Monomin, Lucy Rose, and Trashy Diva. Children’s clothing stores include Pippen Lane, Alice & Amelia, and JuJu’s Kids Boutique. Shop vintage at Swap Boutique, Century Girl, Magpie, and Slow Down. Outside of Magazine Street, visit Dime Store Cowgirl and bdffrnt Vintage.
Uptown New Orleans is filled with cozy and independently owned bookstores. Check out Blue Cypress Books over on Oak Street for both new and used books. Garden District Books located in–you guessed it–the Garden District carries a large collection of regional titles. Octavia Books is a small but mighty location for new titles. More Fun Comics and Crescent City Comics are two must-visit locations for comics fans.
There’s always a reason to don a costume when in New Orleans, whether you’re visiting during Mardi Gras or any time of year. Visit Uptown Costume & Dancewear, Funky Monkey, and Buffalo Exchange for all your costuming needs, wigs included. Miss Claudia's is a unique shop specializing in old-school costumes and vintage clothing while Miette is a wonderland for accessories.
Looking for the perfect New Orleans-themed souvenir? Look no further than Fleurty Girl, known for its New Orleans-themed gifts. Lionheart Prints excels in stationery and desk items, and you can’t go wrong with a box of locally-made chocolate from Piety & Desire. Stop by The Good Shop, a collaborative shop that donates a portion of proceeds to a variety of nonprofits. Peaches Records is a fun place for music lovers to grab a local vinyl. Hazelnut, Dirty Coast, and DNO are other spots for a unique souvenir.
The Magazine Antique Mall is filled with everything from vintage furniture to Mardi Gras beads. Empire Antiques specializes in 17th, 18th, and 19th century European antiques. Check out our page on antique shops here to learn more. As for furniture stores, check out Merchant House, Nadeau, and Villa Vici.