The Most Fashion-Forward U.S. Suburbs

The Most Fashion-Forward U.S. Suburbs

From fashion runways in NYC to models strutting their stuff on the L.A. streets, the U.S. is home to some of the most stylish cities in the world. But if you think these global fashion capitals are the only places where American fashionistas flourish, think again!

We’re here to debunk the myth that high-end styles and couture clothes are only for the mega-metros of the world. These days, small-town suburbs across the country are teeming with sartorial trendsetters who know how to put together an Insta-worthy OOTD! Here are some of the most fashion-forward suburban areas in America.

The 10 Most Fashion-Forward Suburbs

Urbanites and jet-setting celebrities might have the big cities on lock, but small-town suburb residents are quietly setting the bar for style and sophistication. Don’t believe us? Just check out a few of our top 10 fashion-forward suburbs:

1. Erie, CO

From a rough-and-tumble coal mining outpost to the home of chic boutiques like Poppybox and Charmed 33 Boutique, this fast-growing Denver suburb ranks number one on our list with a city score of 45.65 out of 50! With access to 66.18 clothing boutiques and 91.39 shopping centers per capita, Erie residents have plenty of options to choose from when putting together their perfect look.

2. Mount Juliet, TN

It may sound like a country song, but this Nashville suburb is all about metropolitan style. The local clothing boutiques have an average 4.74-star rating on Yelp, so you know you’re getting quality and service when you shop here. Plus, with 106.97 fashion consultants and 80.23 fashion designers per capita, you can bet that the folks of Mount Juliet know a thing or two about dressing to impress! 

3. Fort Mill, SC 

This small town in the greater Charlotte metropolitan area is home to great clothing shops like Broadcloth Boutique and Katyloo, not to mention a thriving vintage clothing market. In addition, with access to 553.88 shoe stores per capita, Fort Mill residents can always find the perfect pair of shoes to complete their look.

4. Harrison, NJ

Just five miles from Newark, New Jersey, lies another fashionable suburb with plenty of style to go around. Harrison ranks fourth on our ranking with a city score of 45.02 out of 50. The city boasts an impressive array of department stores and clothing boutiques, and with 559.08 fashion shows per capita, this suburb is truly a fashionista’s paradise!

5. Morrisville, NC

This small town in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina is a hidden gem for fashion lovers. Upscale boutiques like Pink Magnolia and Enchanted on Main are just a few of the 75.57 clothing retailers per capita, and with 269.03 thrift stores per capita, residents are never far from an opportunity to pop some tags.

While the state only has one suburb in the top 10, we definitely want to give a special shout-out to North Carolina for having the highest online search interest for shopping!

The Fastest-Growing Suburbs Ranked for Fashionistas

That buttons up our city ranking of the Most Fashion-Forward Suburbs across the United States. Want to dive deeper into the numbers for the suburbs we studied or see how yours stacks up if it’s not listed on the above map? No problem! We’ve compiled our complete study data for the 50 U.S. suburbs we analyzed into the interactive data table below. Just search for your home city or click on the heading of each column to sort by that category!

Closing Thoughts

At the end of the day, our findings show that fashion isn’t just for big cities and catwalks. We want to commend these suburbs and towns for their contribution to the U.S. fashion scene and for proving that modish looks and cutting-edge styles aren’t just for the major cities of our world. After all, as more and more people flock to the suburbs, it’s only natural that city style should follow suit. 

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Methodology

To identify the Most Fashion-Forward U.S. Suburbs, we looked at 11 ranking factors for each area. We assigned weights to each factor based on its relevance to the overall fashion-forwardness of a suburb and then calculated city scores for each suburb using the weighted factors. The highest possible city score was 50. 

Ranking Factors: