Florence Boutique is an independent, family-run fashion, accessories and gift store in Marsden Village, at 1/149 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington. The website says most of its clothing is designed in New Zealand, with select overseas labels, in sizes 8 to 18 or 20. Brands listed include Some, Natty, Second Nature Leather, Stella and Gemma, Stilen, Thing Thing and Enhance. Gift wrapping is complimentary. The shop also sells kiwiana and gifts, and the website lists socks, handkerchiefs and soaps among the range.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm, with the shop closed on Tuesdays in winter. The website warns that hours may change with staffing, and says updates are posted on Facebook and on the door. It ships across New Zealand but does not deliver on public holidays or long weekends. Phone 04 476 9901 or email info@florenceboutique.co.nz. Reviewers describe a shop with lots of choice and interesting things, and say the staff are friendly. One phoned ahead for gift-wrapped tea towels and had them ready to collect when they arrived.