Best of Boston

1998 Best Women's Clothing, Casual Wear

agnes b.

There is an art to dressing down, but most people usually head to the nearest Gap or Banana Republic. Throw the flair back into casual Fridays with a visit to agnes b. The place is a gold mine for fashionable yet fuss-free clothing. Signature pieces like fleece cardigans with snaps, well-cut t-shirts and simple dresses, pants and skirts fit nicely into a working girl’s wardrobe and her budget.

172 Newbury St., Boston, 617-266-3300,