I am always on the hunt for new brands and boutiques to shop at. I LOVE supporting and shopping small businesses when I can. I recently discovered Shop Avara and although they’ve been around since 2018 they are a new brand to me so I wanted to share them with you because I think you will love them. I also wanted to share my thoughts in a Shop Avara Review so you know more about the brand and what to expect when shopping.
Shop Avara Review
A little bit about Avara they were founded in 2018 by a mother, who after spending 20 years in Corporate America, decided to take a leap of faith and open her own boutique. Avara handpicks chic and unique clothing and accessories available online and in-store in Dallas, TX. They curate a line of pieces that are high-quality, on-trend, and affordable – most pieces are under $75. The goal is for our “Avaraistas” to love every piece they buy.
I mean high-quality, on-trend, and affordable? Yes, please! A lot of the frilly tops and midi-length dresses remind me of Hunter Bell but at a more affordable price point. I have 3 tops and 2 dresses now from Avara and I am very impressed by the quality of all of them.
Coming from corporate America, I find that a lot of the pieces can easily be transitioned for different areas of life. Whether it’s pairing a top with navy work pants for the office or white jeans for brunch or skinny jeans and heels for date night.
Additionally, because they are based in Dallas they understand how to transition pieces for different seasons. For example, Avara just launched their pre-fall collection which all items can be worn now and transitioned into fall. I love the idea of a lightweight top I can wear now and then layer with a jean jacket and a hat for the fall.
With all of the boutiques out there in can be hard to find ones that have fair prices and good quality. The reason I don’t shop at a lot of boutiques is that their pieces are typically way overpriced and feel like something from China. I know a lot of boutiques go to market and buy a top wholesale for $7 and then charge $120. Avara’s prices are very fair and their pieces are unique, it’s not the same thing you see from every other boutique.
My only complaint about Avara is the limited range of sizes. Some pieces offer XS-XL but some pieces only range in S-L. However, after speaking with team at Avara this is something they are actively working on and I hope to see more inclusion in sizes in the near future.
Here are a few of my favorite pieces from Avara as of lately.
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Check out this blog for another recent fave from the Avara Pre-Fall Collection.
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Loving Avara looks, but unsure about sizing…any intel you can provide? I’m 5’1″ and normally wear a size 8 and M tops or so….
I would 80% of the time I wear a true medium and sometimes I size up to a large. It depends on the style and your body shape. For me, I tend to be widest at my hips so if it’s a slimer style I’ll size up.
Thank you! I just discovered Avara and wanted to check reviews before shopping online. Your review was so helpful, as is knowing the story behind it and the fact that they have a brick and mortar presence!
I too, just discovered Avara, through my daughter. Are there any reviews from women 60 years of age and older. All of your style pictures are beautiful and classy. Thank you.
Hey Angela! Loved reading your review on Shop Avara – it’s so refreshing to discover new brands, especially ones with a meaningful backstory like Avara. It’s fantastic to see a mother taking a leap of faith after two decades in Corporate America to curate a collection of high-quality, on-trend, and affordable pieces. Your insight into the versatility of the clothing for various occasions is super helpful however i find this brand a bit expensive, can anyone please mention any website that offers discount for Avara?
I love the items at Avara but worry about the return policy. I read something about only a store credit and they take a 10% restocking fee. Something things don’t fit the way they look on the model. Any tips or clarification would be awesome. Thanks
I love the items at Avara but worry about the return policy. I read something about only a store credit and they take a 10% restocking fee. Sometimes things don’t fit the way they look on the model. Any tips or clarification would be awesome. Thanks