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FeedShop Till You Drop
Boutiques of all types are delivering variety and hipness to the Main Line.
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Knit Wit Thirty-five years, and Knit Wit hasn’t missed a beat in keeping up with the latest trends and designers. Much of what you find here is ahead of the curve and not widely available—which, of course, is part of the fun. This fall, it’s oversized, metallic, iridescent handbags from Sissi Rossi and Carlos Falchi, tunic dresses and skirts from Calypso, Paul Smith accessories, and an abundance of sumptuous, colorful sweaters from Missoni and other hot designers. Long gloves are a perfect complement to this season’s ubiquitous bracelet-sleeve style—and you’ll find plenty of those at Knit Wit. 905 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (484) 592-0576, knitwitonline.com.
Latrice As you're driving along Lancaster Avenue, it’s easy to be distracted by the extensive window dressing at Latrice. A reliable source for high-end eveningwear, mother-of-the-bride (or groom) dresses and bar/bat mitzvah attire, Latrice is also revered by in-the-know Main Line women for its sportswear offerings and expert wardrobe consulting. Attentive customer service is one of the hallmarks of its success, as is shunning extreme looks in favor of clean, classic lines with just a hint of edginess. 1024 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, (610) 525-1109.
Ooh-la-la Boutique We all know that walking into a boutique can be scary. Sometimes it’s the pretentious salesgirl, but mostly its the anticipated sticker shock. So it’s a good sign when the first thing you see at Ooh-la-la Boutique costs less than $100—and it’s a dress, not a baby tee. Reasonable prices are one of the main reasons many Main Liners love shopping at Ooh-la-la—that, along with its hospitable vibe and classic styles. Clothing wise, you’ll find a surplus of separates, with some dressier holiday attire, belts, scarves, handbags, sunglasses and intriguing jewelry mixed in. Current inventory includes lines from Babette, one of Ooh-la-la’s more exclusive designers; colorful, avant-garde looks from Gender Bias; high-fashion outerwear by Samuel Dong; and much more. 1040 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr; (610) 520-9700, oohlalabrynmawr.com.
Pants Females up and down the Main Line are celebrating the birth of Skirt’s younger, second-floor neighbor. The aptly named Pants has given a much-needed boost to a shopping scene that has surprisingly few men’s clothing options. High-end yet casual, Pants makes New York style easily accessible to the Main Line’s golf shirt-sporting husbands and boyfriends. An impressive list of big names takes guys from casual Friday straight through the weekend. The lineup includes Theory, AG Jeans, 7 for All Mankind (denim and a complete fashion line), Splendid Mills, Howe, Lacoste, Takel, Special Services, Art of Shaving and Lois Hill. And new labels are being added all of the time—especially during fall, fashion’s busiest season. It’s about time our men had somewhere to go besides the mall. Right, ladies? 931 Lancaster Ave., second floor, Bryn Mawr; (610) 527-6900, shop-pants.com.
