How Much It Costs To Start A Boutique (My Experience)

Hi! My name is Alli and I am the owner of Nomad Boutique. I always dreamt of starting a clothing boutique and being my own boss. Thanks to my amazing customers this dream is now a reality and I want to help you make your dreams come true too.

If you share the same dream, but the cost to open a boutique has you questioning if you can make your dream a reality, watch this video! In this video, I break down all of the basic costs of opening a boutique, based on my personal experience.

Here's everything I wish I knew and what I’ve learned throughout my journey of starting an online and brick-and-mortar boutique.

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[sarath]

Omg! I want to see an online boutique version.

[fashnforward]

$48, 000 seem like a lot but when I think about car I literally plan on getting in 2 weeks (Lexus RX) is almost $43, 000 🤔 I would definitely keep riding around in my little Rinky-dink Honda that is paid off and definitely invest in my dreams. Instead of getting another vehicle that I want but don’t need. This video just made my day because no one ever breaks down and talk about real number as it applies to opening a store. I’m sure I can do it with spending less then the amount you spent. I’m so eager and ready to just do this now 🤗 thanks for this video and give your handy man (bf) a big high five for the craftsmanship. The store looks amazing 🤗

[organicallyhannah]

The way you hype up your man. Yes girl 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[bridgestowisdom]

YES Alli! Great video! My husband is a carpenter and he has saved me so much money while growing my boutique! A man that can work with his hands is a great blessing!🙌😁💞

[fluffywhitepup]

I’m not in the boutique business, but have really enjoyed seeing how you have built your business. You have been incredibly kind and generous with sharing the steps to your success. Congrats on the sponsorship! You earned it!

[trulyswish]

I’m so happy for opening my own business. I just love how I’ll get to be the owner and have a key and just hang out in the store it’s really cool

[jaebiggz]

How long did it take for u to make ur investment back like from buying clothes and instore

[Gloweverboutique]

Thank you so much!!! For all this free videos, for take your time to educate others you are a queen, helping other woman to be successful, I been watching your video everyday and I decide to invest my money in my boutique . today I got my space and I opening in 11/2 months. I’m so excited. Love you so much and thank you one more time.

[vanessao]

Wohh! That’s a lot of money !!! I bought 4 racks a table and a cashier desk for $80 I bought them all used and spent $4, 000 in clothing (my space is smaller) the mannequins are $55.99 at hobby lobby. I definitely like to make that dollar last . Your store is beautiful

[ParabellumBoutique]

Alli thank you so much for taking time to make these videos! I am at the very beginning stages of creating an online boutique. It is so scary, intimidating.... just all-the-emotions!~ Your videos somehow make them minimal. It is reassuring. I have wanted to own my own boutique since I was very young and always thought it would be so far out of my reach. Thanks to my hardworking husband for making this long lived dream start to unfold and become a reality. Thank you for encouraging and sharing your inside information with all of us "newboutiquies".

[candacereneejones]

What security system do you use? What tags did you use for small items like jewelry? Does the printer do that as well? Did you design the store layout?Thank you so for So helpful!!!! It’s so helpful and o can see it and touch it bc you have shown Oh the felt grips for the hangers do the hanger company sell them?

[elisabethreichstamm]

How to start a boutique: 1. Have money 2. Be smart 3. First find an amazing boyfriend who builds you all of your inventory 😉

[Anne.]

Wow! This was so incredibly helpful! I work at a successful clothing boutique right now in Hawaii and have always wanted my own store. I just quit my medical assistant career after 18 yrs and have had this on my list of things I really wanted to do for probably just as long! I was expecting the cost to be so much more. Totally attainable if you really thing about it. As a gal mentioned above about a car vs a loan that will pay you back eventually. Thank you so much for breaking everything down and mentioning things I didn’t think of! 🥰

[steviejune]

“my boyfriend of 11 years” IM GONNA CRY 😭😭❤️

[Neylyn_and_Layk]

Thank you for always being so open! Your videos are the best! I have learned more from you than all the research ive done plus other people’s videos! 💕

[tiaraharris]

Hey can you please share : How did you find a retail store? The cost of the lease? Did the owner do a credit check? Etc. Please.

[bryttanijoe]

thank you! We started our boutique in 2018 and your advice is so helpful. Like you said in another video boutiques aren't always friendly with each other and it shouldn't be like that. Really appreciate your advice and transparency! You inspire me and my business partner to keep going

[ninaxfresagabs]

Got my sellers permit about three years ago and went into dtla to source some pieces but never really did much with it from there but this year I’ve really wanted to just make something of my own. Thank you for being very straightforward.

[MissLilly-vnwt]

We miss you! On this channel and the one with Dylan! You are one of the most genuine honest people from YouTube, never bored of you! Always appreciate your videos, blessings!

[monicaromanus]

You did a great job providing details. Truly appreciate your knowledge