Top Shopping In Connecticut's West Hartford

The Daily Meal Staff|Aug. 12, 2014 7:00 am EST

West Hartford, Connecticut is the perfect location to spend your afternoon shopping and eating. Between West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square, you are sure to find what you are looking for. When searching for women's, men's and even children's clothing, consider a local boutique. You are likely to find unique and trend-setting clothing and accessories that you won't find while browsing the mall.

Daswani Clothiers
959-961 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 233-4435
www.daswaniclothiers.com

This upscale store sells men's attire including casual, professional, sportswear and even tuxedos. Wedding parties have used Daswani Clothiers for their wedding day tuxedos. The shop's specialized services include alterations, tailoring, mending and weaving and custom-made clothing. Daswani will alter both men's and women's clothing. A small quantity of plus sizes are available in the store. Your measurements are kept on record to make future purchases easier. Free parking is available behind the store. Stop by Daswani Clothiers Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Kimberly Boutique
968 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(863) 523-4894
www.shopkimberly.com

Located in West Hartford Center, Kimberly Boutique is close to other stores and restaurants in town. The boutique carries unique styles with an assortment of clothes. Designers carried in store include but are not limited to BCBG, Raoul, Nicole Miller, Citizens of Humanity, 360, Analili and Tracy Reese. Store hours are Monday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and open later on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Ooh La La Boutique
80 Memorial Blvd.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 236-4444
www.facebook.com

Get trend-setting looks at The Ooh La La Boutique in West Hartford. Its products are not the typical clothing or accessories that you would find in a catalogue or shopping at the mall. This boutique was rated number one in the Hartford Advocate's 2010 edition of best local women's clothing shop. Some of the top designers carried include Voom, Lush, Scrapbook and Ark and Co. Ooh La La is open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Follow the boutique on Facebook to see new arrivals and fashion suggestions.

Silkworm
982B Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 216-0124
www.silkwormonline.com

When customers hear about Silkworm boutique, the first words that come to mind could be casual elegance. Visit the store located in West Hartford to browse tops, bottoms, outerwear, bags, accessories and Lilly Pulitzer products. Customers can expect to find reasonably priced items of good quality and high fashion. A kids line of clothing is also carried in the store and online. Stand out from the crowd with this beautiful selection of products.

Kuboo's – A Fashion Boutique
970 Farmington Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 313-0149
www.facebook.com

A little shopping gem in town is Kuboo's. Kuboo's is a local business that carries children's clothing. If you can't find what you are looking for in your typical stores, or if you are looking for different fashion trends to fit your children, consider this boutique. Both boys and girls clothing selections are in stock from infant to age 12. Kuboo's is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kimberly Ord is a freelance writer and lifetime resident of Connecticut. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.