Dot Fox

Definitely my favorite boutique on Bardstown, and possibly my favorite in Louisville. Just big enough to give you lots of options, but small enough so that you’re not overwhelmed by the amount of merchandise. The last two times I’ve been in there the cashiers have been extraordinarily kind and helpful. I have purchased many cute trinkets and gifts here, the most recent being a tiny necklace with an Alice in Wonderland themed pendant. So precious. Top marks.

This place is great. I went here looking for Christmas gifts, and found stuff for me instead! Ah, the dangers of shopping. There was beautiful jewelry, cute sunglasses, shoes, knick-​knacks, dressed (sadly way too expensive for me to get as a gift) and things from local artists. I could have kept walking around this store and kept finding more adorable stuff, but instead left with just some socks and handmade soap. The attendant was friendly and complimentary to each customer and I left with a smile on my face.

I’ve been coming here for years & I can always find a great gift! Their jewelry is amazing and affordable. Clothes are great, and the staff is always cool and helpful.

This place is awesome. I had free time to kill so my friend who lives in the Highlands suggested parking on Bardstown and walking around. The lovely saleswoman at Old Town Liquors directed me to Dot Fox! I was definitely happy with what I found perusing — cute/​unique clothing & accessories! I felt at home, this is a store that fits into my neighborhood in Indy. I came out with a #TeamMurica scarf, perfect for the patriotic holidays coming up :)

Dot Fox is a great place to pick up unique accessories and cute clothing. The sale nook (in the back by the changing rooms) is great, too. And if you like shoes, they usually have quite a few on sale in that area as well. This is one of the places I go when I’m looking to buy a gift for a girl friend. Sometimes they even have prints from local artists!

Dot Fox definitely keeps «Louisville weird» — in a great way. It’s the kind of business that Bardstown Road was developed for.
I just love walking in and getting lost in perusing their purses, clothes, shoes, jewelry and other unique finds. And the store is rather small — though larger than some other boutiques on Bardstown Road — yet I can spend a good 45 minutes in there.
On my most recent visit, I was on the hunt for a new purse, and Dot Fox did not disappoint. I found my new bag — a mid-​size gray and brown number — among several that were marked 50 percent off. I’m not sure if it was new or used, but it looked new to me. And overall their purses were priced between $ 20 and $ 50, which means you can switch up your carryall quite often without breaking the bank.
Dot Fox also has a ton of pretty jewelry that’s decently priced. I’ve bought many a necklace and birthday present there.
The salespeople have always been polite and helpful too, and Dot Fox also carries men’s clothes and accessories. So ladies, your beaus don’t have to sit outside the changing room, looking bored and whipped, while you have a ball making your fashion picks.

There’s loads of really cute stuff in this boutique and I love the spontaneous, I-​just-​threw-​together-​the-​displays look and feel of the shop. It makes me feel more at home while I’m browsing. Plus, the friendliness of the staff definitely adds to that comfortability! I went in on a mission for earrings and it was really successful thanks to help from the girl who was working at the time. She pointed me in the right direction towards the earthy style wooden earrings I was after and chatted with me about her favorites. I bought a pair made by a local artist for $ 16. Not a horrible price, but definitely not a steal. I’ll be back for more of the unique locally made jewelry. Most of the local stuff is in the jewelry cases around the store whereas the commercially made pieces are hanging out on a table in the store’s center.

Cuties! I rated it as pricey, but you can find cheaper stuff that is really neat there too. The staff is really nice.

Cute place, this store has some very nice clothing, accessories. I would have to say it has very original items with competitively priced clothing. The accessories are worth checking out. I actually found a great selection for my hubby there, however I am going to have to take him with to actually choose.

Great little boutique with interesting clothes, fun jewelry and neat accessories. It’s teeny tiny so can get crowded at busy times. The sales staff are great — they don’t hover but are very helpful when you need them!

Unique and adorable clothing and accessories. My go-​to place when I lived in Louisville. How I miss it so…

In town visiting from Austin, Texas. Checked out Dot Fox and a few other spots along Bardstown Road. They have a great selection of men’s clothing, which can be hard to find when you’re just poking into random shops. I picked up a couple gifts for my girlfriend and got myself a Loretta Lynn t-​shirt, which I thought would be a good Kentucky souvenir.

I really like Dot Fox– more so since they moved locations and have more room. They carry a couple brands I like, and I occasionally come across a really awesome t-​shirt. A lot of their clothes are super trendy, but there are quirky pieces mixed in. The worst part is they usually only have one of each size in stock and when it’s gone, it’s gone.
If the owner is around, she is very friendly and helpful. Other staff members are more laid back, but happy to chat if you want to. They have a really large jewelry selection, less so in shoes, but clothing is the main focus (both men’s and women’s)

The first uniquely Louisville store that I have found and loved! Great boutique.

The first time I came here the place was packed. It’s a small place so literally 10 people inside can overwhelm it. I took a look at a couple of things, decided the effort of pushing through people was too much effort, and left without much of a feeling one way or the other.
This time around I had misplaced my sunglasses earlier in the day and remembered seeing a display of them here. I walked in and it was virtually empty. Now I had time to browse and see everything without worrying about stepping on peoples toes. The selection is good, there is a mix of styles and price points. Leans toward the younger hippie/​hipster style more than sophisticated/​professional, which works for this area of Louisville.
Employees are definitely hands-​off, but polite when you need them. I got a pair of cute sunglasses for $ 12 and a leather belt for $ 22. There is a tiny area for shoes and men’s clothing, but the shop mainly focuses on women’s clothes and accessories.

Every time I stop in to this boutique, I am reminded about how ridiculous price inflation is in places more urban or faschionable (my personal adjective for places where all the employees are unsmiling, the styles are the same as every other trendhole, and clothes are only available in miniature model sizes.)
Inevitably I come in under the premise of gift shopping, and then end up buying things for myself instead. Here, you’ll find lots of cute jewelry under $ 10 as well as reasonably priced purses and accessories, so you can avoid feeling guilty about spending money you don’t have.
The clothing ranges from acceptably to heinously trendy, catering to both _​Vogue_​devotees and uncaring, lackadaisical shoppers like me. You’ll find some high-​end, pricey items as well as steals, with most of the clothing moderately priced (for Louisville – if you’re used to shopping in bigger cities, your jaw will drop at how comparatively cheap everything is.) Unfortunately, as with many boutiques, there are usually only a couple of items available in any given clothing style, so sometimes you end up SOL if they’re sold out of your size.
The staff is not snobby as you may have come to expect in a boutique, but they are still generally hands off, so you’ll need to solicit help if you want it. I’m so used to pushy salespeople, I find the laissez-​faire approach a relief, but I know others prefer more interactive experiences.