 GREG GILBERT / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Pacific Place Mall
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Downtown shopping
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When you're really serious about shopping — we're talking school clothes, the perfect gown — there's only one place to go: downtown, ground zero for Seattle shopping. This is where you'll find all the major chains: The Gap, Anthropolgie, Old Navy, Eddie Bauer, Banana Republic, etc. Here are just a few of the standouts:
Alhambra
Sophisticated fashion from contemporary and international designers in an exotic setting. Plus loads of beautiful jewelry.
Clutch
This clean Fourth Avenue space, located just a few doors down from Luly Yang Couture, is well stocked -- but not overflowing -- with a dreamy selection of handbags from the likes of Alexis Hudson, Botkier and Kooba.
David Lawrence (Downtown)
Outfitting the men and women of the Northwest from the office to the nightclub, David Lawrence specializes in high-profile, sexy designer gear from Dolce & Gabbana, King Baby, Versace, Rock & Republic and many more.
deMedici Ming Fine Paper
A fine paper store crammed with beautiful stationary, note cards and big sheets of Japanese rayon "chrysanthemum" paper.
Flora and Henri
The prices at this children's clothier are somewhat high, but then, so is the quality.
Great Jones Home
Great Jones is an amusement park for the senses with its heady blend of floral textiles, fur-trimmed furniture, scented candles, high-end body-care products and more.
Isadora's
If you're looking for a best-dressed greatest-hits collection from the past 130 years, you've come to the right place.
John Fluevog Shoes
They say you can't be all things to all people, but genius Vancouver, British Columbia, shoe designer John Fluevog blows that wide open.
Macy's
This department store is a major destination for many downtown shoppers especially during the holidays.
Maggie's Shoes
You won't recognize any designer labels here — all the shoes come from Italy with Maggie's own moniker.
Nordstrom (Downtown)
Handbags, shoes and lipsticks come in every color imaginable at the flagship store to the chain that sets the standard for customer service.
Nordstrom Rack
Name-brand coats and jackets can be shockingly cheap and the shoes are particularly fun.
Nuvo Moda
Fearless fashionistas take heart: This shop has everything you need to really groove, from jeans to shoes to club gear. Men's jackets, jeans and flashy shirts line one wall, while bold tops, skirts and blazers for women line the other.
Pike Place Market
It's a mecca of gorgeous local produce, cheap fresh flowers, fabulous flying fish, endless ethnic eateries and groceries, boisterous street musicians, funky antique shops, crafts stands and hip boutiques.
Powder Room
There are two rules here: It's got to be ultra-trendy and it's got to be cheap. Find great first-date outfits that are so inexpensive it's alright if they never make it to a second date.
Rue
Dresses are the focus at this French-inspired shop in downtown Seattle. Proprietress Michelle Kim stocks both new and vintage frocks.
Sandylew
Sandylew is a refreshing addition to the downtown shopping scene. Displaying an urbane eye for style, owner Sandy Lew, a local metal artist and jeweler, offers unique clothing and accessories for women of all ages.
Sur La Table (Seattle)
Serious cooks who don't want to mess around with cheapo utensils and tools make a beeline for the store.
Sway & Cake (Downtown)
Owner Tamara Donaghy tripled the space of her sexy girl trendy boutique and now offers even more spendy, racy and cutting-edge fashions.
TBC
Here, the frugal fashionista can grab goodies like Ella Moss T's, C&C tanks, Ben Sherman track suits and Blue Cult jeans at half off.
Turgeon Raine
If you're dazzled by diamonds, please keep your enthusiasm under wraps here. The Turgeon Raine store is sleek, low-key, high-end and contemporary, much like its pieces.
Twist
An art gallery-like shop showcasing a fanciful selection of wearable art and fashionable jewelry, ceramics, metals and other artisan crafts.
Westlake Center
Find numerous chain and specialty shops — Fireworks, Express and Hot Topic, to name a few — in this mall.
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