Let’s get something straight: this is no thrift store, baby. The vintage dresses, coats, skirts, blouses, shoes, and accessories hanging on the rails here are curated as carefully as if this were an art gallery. But you’re still allowed to have fun. In fact, the staff are delighted when you find something your size that makes you look like a...

Edgier and hipper than most of the other shops on Piedmont Ave., Rare Bird is an art gallery, home goods, clothing, jewelry, and gift shop. Everything is thoughtfully curated on the shelves and racks, which you may find yourself pawing through for longer than you’d expected when you walked in the door. Retro Star Wars socks, geode earrings, fair-trade tote bags,...

Two different pedestrian alleyways hide over a dozen boutique shops inside what were once horse stalls for horse-drawn carriages. Equal parts hip, Californian, and DIY chic, these shops are delightful even just for an hour of browsing. Most shops are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m., closing sometimes between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. In smaller Alley 49, you’ll find vintage and...