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SAN FRANCISCO
Ambiance
(415) 923-9796 • ambiancesf.com
Clothing in a full range of prices, accessories, jewelry and gift items all are available at this San Francisco Legacy Business — so named by the city’s Office of Small Business in recognition of the shop as “a valuable cultural asset.” Founded in 1996, Ambiance is known for “our amazing selection…and our incomparable customer service!”
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Morning Glory
BURLINGAME
(650) 340-0301 • morninggloryboutique.com
Founded in 1972 by two sisters, Morning Glory is a new Readers’ Choice winner this year. A boutique with elegant furnishings that specializes in “fashion-forward, eclectic women’s clothing and accessories,” this shop carries “truly something for every occasion,” including “vintage-inspired contemporary clothing” for all occasions, including “from yoga to black tie.”
NORTH BAY
Shunzi
SAN RAFAEL
(415) 455-908 • shunzi.net
“The perfect combination of forward-thinking and understated, Shunzi boutique is a place where you’ll always find something new to love for years to come.” Founded in 2002 by Che Shunzi, a former pharmacologist, the shop draws from many designers around the world and is “a community where women meet and connect for much more than fashion and style.”
EAST BAY
In Full Swing
OAKLAND
(510) 654-5144 • infullswing.com
In Full Swing “is filled with spirited, unique clothing with attitude and flattering fit — fun, casual, and updated pieces” in sizes 14 to 24 and some supersizes from “familiar brands as well as selections from smaller, independent designers with cutting-edge sensibilities.” Expect accessories, lingerie, swimwear (year-round) and jewelry as well.