Shop these 4 local boutiques for back-to-school

Interior of Shealeigh's Boutique, clothing options — It’s that time of year again 📚. (Mallory Kimbrell / Hville Blast)

Dress your best this school year while supporting small businesses in the area! These local clothing boutiques are perfect for teachers, teens and children.

4 places to check out before back-to-school sales end

Shealeigh’s Boutique

Shealeigh’s Boutique is a great spot for teens and teachers to buy trendy, high-quality clothes for the year. This boutique sells everything fashion, ranging from clothes and shoes to jewelry and bags.

Shealeigh’s easily became a personal favorite of mine. If you’re looking to start an eNewton stack, stop by and check out their wide variety of eNewton bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Where: 811 US Hwy 72 W, Athens, AL 35611
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-5PM | Friday-Saturday 8:30AM-4PM
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Little Cotton Shoppe

Little Cotton Shoppe has all of your child’s clothing needs, but your options go even beyond that. Send your child to school with the perfect toy for “show and tell,” and grab a few books to read, too.

Coming August 3 is Little Cotton Shoppe’s Fall/Winter consignment sale. Show up anytime from 12-4PM OR grab tickets on their website to experience the VIP early access night happening on August 2 from 5:30-7:30PM. Shop through hundreds of baby and kid clothes, shoes and more.

Where: 964 Airport Rd, Suite 8 Huntsville, Alabama 35802
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
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Bennett’s

Bennett’s carries some major names like Levi’s, Patagonia and more. This shop has been in business for nearly 50 years. Committed to customer service, Bennett’s will ensure you leave with the perfect first-day look.

Where: 215 W Washington St, Athens, AL 35611
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
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The Boutique Closet

The Boutique Closet is a unique pop-up place to purchase children’s clothes for less than retail prices. There are thousands of boutique items available, and it’s possible to save up to 90% on name brand clothing items, shoes, toys and more. This boutique is a great place to shop and consign any clothes your children have grown out of.

The consignment sales are held twice a year in the Fall and Spring.

Where: 6275 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
When: Fall sale
- Paid pre-sales: August 17-21st (tickets on sale starting July 31st)
- Public sales: August 22-23rd
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Bonus: Bridge Street Town Centre

Bridge Street, stores, shopping — There are tons of stores to browse. (Christian Stanfield)

At Bridge Street, there are several other boutiques and big-name stores to check out. After a long day of shopping around Huntsville, you could grab a bite to eat at one of the many yummy restaurants they have to offer.