Photograph by Katherine Bish

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Maplewood/Brentwood/Richmond Heights

Shopping central, with sidewalk shops, a European courtyard and a major shopping mall coexisting happily.

Baby It’s You & Kids Too, 13470 Clayton, 314-434-9777. This kid’s clothing store has it all—embroidered dresses, small suits, cute swimsuits, even christening outfits. While you shop, the kiddos can amuse themselves in the store’s
“play corner.”

The Clothes Tree, 2538 S. Brentwood, 314-961-0128. Fashionable clothes don’t just grow on trees, but you might think so at this Brentwood shop, which carries designer brands at 30 to 60 percent less than you’d spend elsewhere. We found an $800 evening gown for just $300 and a pair of designer jeans for a mere $40.

Kangaroo Kids, 10090 Manchester, 314-835-9200, kangarookidsonline.com. Kangaroo Kids goes beyond new and resale kid’s clothing and maternity wear, with used jogging strollers, car seats and slings. The store also prides itself on serving as a resource for new moms, with lactation counselors on staff and nursing mothers’ groups.

Maven, 7268 Manchester, 314-645-1155, mavenstl.com. After opening in Brentwood last September, Maven has made a niche for itself. The store carries a small amount of selectively chosen apparel as well as an assortment of goodies—from Circular Accessories shirts and dresses to home décor. The store’s soy candles are one popular seller, handmade by Maven employees.

ScholarShop, 8211 Clayton, 314-725-3456; 7930 Big Bend, 314-961-2525; scholarshopstl.org. This upscale resale store has a wide selection of vintage and modern clothing and accessories. Labels range from Chanel, St. John and Lilly to Lands’ End and more. Thanks to a pipeline from Talbot’s and a cadre of loyal donors with exquisite taste, ScholarShop also hosts impressive sales on an almost weekly basis. The best part? Every purchase benefits The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis.

Soft Surroundings, #33 The Boulevard St. Louis, 314-262-4949, softsurroundingsoutlet.com. With a swanky spot across the street from The Galleria, Soft Surroundings is filled with comfortable women’s clothing, jewelry, home décor, makeup and gifts.

Splash Galleria, 2404 Saint Louis Galleria, 314-721-6442; 9856 Manchester, 314-962-4327. When Splash first opened as a surf shop, teenagers poured into the store. The problem? There are seasons other than summer. So the young brother-sister owners adjusted to demand by stocking the shelves with new clothing lines and funky accessories. Today, you can find high-end brands like G-Star (exclusive to Splash in Missouri), Michael Kors, Trina Turk and more.

Tigerlily Gifts and Monograms, 2739 Sutton, 314-646-0061, mytigerlilystl.com. From the moment you walk in the door, Tigerlily has that at-home feel. Mother-daughter owners Helen, Hillary and Brooke Stewart run the store with the help of their friendly greeter, a chocolate Lab named Chloe. The store carries women’s and children’s clothing, handmade jewelry and tabletop pieces, as well as offering a monogram service.

Wombats Resale, 10090 Manchester, 314-835-9202, wombatsresale.com. This resale store sells “gently used” fashions that range from bestsellers like Abercrombie & Fitch and Banana Republic to designer clothing from Citizens of Humanity and Juicy Couture. You can also ask the staff to keep an eye out for certain items.