Best of Boston

2008 Best Women's Clothing, Sophisticated

Serenella

Owner Leslee Shupe Korff believes in reviving the lost art of feminine dressing—tailored skirt, statement coat, and well-paired heels (always heels)—and her immaculately edited shop follows suit. The best looks from upscale labels like Narciso Rodriguez, Versace, and Bottega Veneta mingle with obscurer gems, most recently from shoemaker Joey McMakin and French dress designer Sophie Theallet.

134 Newbury Street, Boston, 617-262-5568, serenella.com