Sloan Boutique

With an existing location on NW 23rd, Sloan Boutique has opened a store on another of Portland’s most fashion-forward streets. The SE Hawthorne location keeps with the spirit of the original, offering thoughtful, eclectic clothing for women of all ages. The store’s mission, according to co-owner David Whitehouse, is to provide clothes for three generations of women. He adds that Sloan’s collection is “surprisingly affordable,” a trait that is not shared by many local boutiques. The shop caters to an array of tastes, from buttoned-up, formal styles, to breezier, hippy-dippy looks. So when feeling the need for something a little more stylish than what’s available in the myriad surrounding thrift stores, or when shopping with your daughter and grandmother, pop into Sloan. Chad Walsh, 1/1/11