May 3, 2023
Meet the Boutiques!
A shopper’s guide to locally owned clothing boutiques in Downtown Wabash, Indiana
First Fridays in Downtown Wabash, Indiana kick off each month with local pride and high energy for our district within our micropolitan city of 10,000. Which is why we love providing uniquely curated and themed monthly street festivals to our die-hard First Friday fans, new visitors and everyone in between.
As part of Downtown Wabash, Inc.’s nonprofit mission for a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night, we tend to focus our attention on our local businesses and community partners, keeping the livelihood of our district at the forefront.
Among nearly 150 independently owned businesses and organizations within the 2.5-mile district of Downtown Wabash, Indiana, there are 11 clothing boutiques. A boutique is defined as a small store selling fashionable clothes or accessories. For May’s First Friday in Downtown Wabash, Indiana, we’re shining the light on some of the most popular shopping spots in the district! Take a look:
Bellazo // 35 W. Market St.
Meet Darcy Vail, owner of Bellazo in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
Bellazo, a uniquely curated vintage and second-hand clothing boutique, resides on Market Street in Downtown Wabash with an array of a product line for anyone at any age. Beyond the clothing racks throughout, staple products at Bellazo include Zum, Paddywax Candles, Wabash apparel, Ambre, Blue Q apparel & home goods, Rock Daddy stones, and lots of hidden gems and tchotchkes.
This Downtown Wabash staple has been here for 8 years and we’re lucky to have them among the other 50+ businesses in the district!
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Ellen’s Bridal // 45 W. Market St.
Meet Ellen’s Bridal in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
Founded in 2012, this elegant, mother-daughter-owned (Lisa Downs & Ciara Short) bridal boutique continues to rise to the occasion for brides-to-be around the region! Upon entry, find walls lined with exquisite wedding gowns and an elegant, front-window, mirrored riser for brides to fall in love with their perfect dress. Ellen’s Bridal is also home of the Elizabeth K. Collection: a bridal gown collection named after Wabash County’s first registered bride!
This Downtown Wabash boutique gives the Ellen’s Experience, which translates into pre-appointment, day-of and post-appointment tasks and bridal rituals sure to leave lasting memories beyond your special day!
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Wooden Ivy Boutique & Floral // 12 W. Market St.
Meet Christina Faine, owner of Wooden Ivy Boutique & Floral in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
This established boutique and floral shop blends both delightful boutique shopping with hand-prepared floral arrangements and refurbished home goods and furniture. Experience something new around every clothing rack and homewares display with affordability in mind. When you shop at Wooden Ivy Boutique & Floral, you’re getting a marketplace-like adventure with three combined businesses in one. Wooden Ivy carries American-made brands like Adora, Emerald Collection and Vereret!
This Downtown Wabash boutique is meant to inspire with a touch of DIY throughout the boutique’s displays.
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Bluebird Boutique // 26 W. Market St.
Meet Bluebird Boutique in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
Bluebird Boutique offers a variety of respected, American-made and designed clothing brands including Liverpool, Fifteen Twenty, Brighton and Emily Kai and Hyde + Alchemy from Fort Wayne, Indiana. In addition, local artisan goods and wares are available throughout the posh boutique with special curation by owner Kim herself! Only residing in #DowntownWabash since March 2020, Bluebird has a following for its guaranteed-excellent customer service and distinctly elevated clothing lines.
This Downtown Wabash boutique will welcome you with open arms and a shopping bag for your next big spree!
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Vault 85 Menswear // 98 W. Canal St.
Meet Wade Shemwell, owner of Vault 85 Menswear in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
Brand new to the Downtown Wabash district, Wade saw a need for men’s clothing in Wabash, Indiana and provided a solution! Supporting American-made brands like Dearborn Denim and Nine Line and local artisans like Madora Design Co., Wade’s collections are one-of-a-kind for men looking to spruce up their wardrobe. At Vault 85 Menswear, find anything from high-quality denim and custom-tailored suits to skincare and home goods.
This Downtown Wabash boutique fits right in with its neighbors and continues to deliver high-quality products for new and returning customers.
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The Francis Shoppe // 65 W. Market St.
Meet Terri Francis-Alhfeld, owner of The Francis Shoppe in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
The Francis Shoppe is the quintessential definition of outstanding boutique in Downtown Wabash. Established 1961, this 62-year-old boutique carries an endless variety of polished, refined and classy elegance in the form of Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Grandmother long and short dresses, rehearsal dinner and professional business attire, sportswear, casual wear and unique formal wear. Never been to The Francis Shoppe? Expect the following: three boutiques in one. Find upscale sportswear up front upon entry; navy, beige & black basics in the middle; wedding & special occasion attire under the canopy toward the back.
This Downtown Wabash boutique’s established excellence continues, even after 62 years of business.
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Lily’s-N-Things // 189 S. Miami St., Suite 3
Meet Andrea Haynes, owner of Lily’s-N-Things in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
Lily’s-N-Things is a one-of-a-kind boutique in Downtown Wabash with up-cycled flare to please shoppers of all interests! Find styles like graphic tees, upscale casual wear, trendy tops and dresses, classic cut jeans and lots more! Popular brands carried in Andrea’s shop include Free People, Madewell, Calvin Klein, Urban Outfitters and countless others. Helping to minimize fashion waste in US Fashion Districts, Andrea resells designer clothing at a fraction of the cost while upholding their excellent quality. Andrea’s glowing credentials on Poshmark, the leading marketplace for secondhand fashion and wares, allowed her to open a storefront in the heart of Downtown Wabash.
This Downtown Wabash boutique can be found both online and in-store!
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Lighthouse Mission // 123 W. Canal St.
Meet Jenny Ritzema, executive director of Lighthouse Mission of Wabash County in Downtown Wabash, Indiana!
Lighthouse Mission, an established nonprofit serving the less fortunate all across Wabash County comes with many rooms of goodness, including its trendy, up-cycled, second-hand Lighthouse Boutique clothing. Lighthouse Mission’s nonprofit mission for Wabash County: To serve, support and minister to the Wabash community. Have your own collection of secondhand boutique clothing ready to donate? Make a trip to Lighthouse Mission any time between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. every Monday-Saturday in Downtown Wabash.
This Downtown Wabash boutique helps you give back to your community!
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From the Mighty Wabash River to the railroad tracks at Hill Street, you’ll be amazed by the variety in Downtown Wabash, Indiana! When you’re caught in the district spending money with these businesses, remember that for every $1 spent at independent retailers, 67¢ stays in the local economy. Talk about keepin’ it local!
Check out the full list of boutiques and other businesses in Downtown Wabash, Indiana.
Wabash First Fridays are events made possible by Downtown Wabash, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to a downtown district that is vibrant every day and night.
2023 Downtown Wabash First Fridays are presented by MetalX. Additional 2023 First Friday support comes from Top Level Sponsors: Pettit Printing and Crossroads Bank; and Mid Level Sponsor: 95.9 KISS FM. May’s First Friday is generously sponsored by Renewal By Andersen.