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With its billowy linen tunics, cropped palazzo pants, and ankle-length shirred skirts, California-born CP Shades may have you contemplating a safari retreat. The strength of this women's wear outfitter lies in its relaxed yet stylish, comfort-driven ethic, all natural fibers in relaxed, hand-dyed designs and texturally pleasing fabrics like panné velvet and chenille translate to a sensual, feminine practicality. The fabric palette reflects nature, too, in a spectrum that ranges from neutral beige to deep rust and forest green. Although the clothes are more crunchy-granola than cutting edge, their ease and versatility means they'll mix and match for seasons of wear. Some styles could gracefully suffice for early-maternity (and post-delivery) wear. The shop's breezy décor is accented by maple-colored wood floors, pale walls and oversized palm branches arching over neatly arranged displays. — Molly Noonan

Find the entire store marked down 30%-50% at their end of season sales in late summer and winter.