Velvet Ribbon

With the arrival of Velvet Ribbon, Brookline's Washington Square has a women's boutique to call its own. Conceived as a source for stylish working women who need office-to-evening wear, the store carries pretty dresses, skirts, and blouses that look hip but won't embarrass you in front of the boss. Velvet Ribbon, 1620 Beacon Street, Brookline, 617-277-0066, vribbonboutique.com