Here's a List of the Best Boutiques Around

Every Thursday, Lake Zurich Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.

You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.

Our list this week is of the best boutiques around:

1. Volle’s Bridal & Boutique, 53 S. Old Rand Rd., Lake Zurich, 847-438-7603, www.vollesbridal.com A family-owned bridal tailoring shop that’s also a great place to find prom dresses and accessories.

 2. Trio Boutique, 217 Robert Parker Coffin Rd., Long Grove, 847-821-8862. While most of the clothing available here is casual, some is appropriate for more formal occaisions.

 3. Francesca’s Collections, Suite 344, 20530 North Rand Rd., Deer Park, 847-726-2363, francescascollections.com specializes in the most fashion-forward styles in women's clothing, accessories, and gifts.

 4. Dreamscapes Whimsical Boutique & Studio,  119 S. Main St., Wauconda, 224-795-7437, www.dreamscapesbyap.com, featuring hand-crafted gifts from more than a dozen local artists, semi-precious gemstone jewelry, raw rocks and crystals and more.

 5. Anne’s Unique Boutique Inc., 16 S. Bothwell, Palatine, 847-991-1976, features high-end designer clothing for women, men and children. We also have crystal, collections, and jewelry and accessories, shoes and purses.