pa⋅nache [puh-nash, -nahsh] – noun:
1. a grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair.

Panache Boutique in Lincoln Park perfectly fits this definition. The buzzing Clark Street shop has specialized in delivering hot styles for nearly 25 years. Panache’s collection includes clothing and accessories by elite designers, including hard-to-find style sensations like Chan Luu, Bailey 44, and GWAR. Panache is so fashion-forward that the owner says Oprah named it one of the hottest boutiques in Chicago.

From casual duds to evening wear, Panache features tons of different looks. Owner and founder Lynne Barnett says the goal of Panache has been the same since the store opened: to make each woman “feel valued for her individuality and life experiences.” Panache strives to provide more than just clothes—they try to encourage every woman to feel beautiful inside and out. The attentive staff helps every customer find their sense of panache for any occasion, whether it’s with the perfect little black dress for a night on the town or a uniquely divine handbag that will soon become part of your signature look. Staff suggests outfits to flatter a woman’s individual form, style, and personality. One regular says that Panache staff even call her to let her know about new merchandise they think she’d like. The store even has on-site tailoring.

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Reviews

Yelpers and Citysearchers give Panache four stars: > * I had a fantastic experience at Panache. They carry both well-known and less known designers and a variety of styles for a variety of ages and sizes…. – Shay T., Yelp > * This is a great store…. It is a welcome change from the chain stores and the department stores. The staff is great. – Lezah G., Yelp > * This boutique has an amazing assortment of clothing for all ages. Young or old, Panache has casual, work and going out clothing that is in style and fits amazingly. And the sales staff is awesome. They are very helpful and honest about how things look. – misschicago, Citysearch

Correct Usage of Panache

Panache (rhymes with “goulash”) is one of the most versatile words in the English language. It can function as a noun, verb, exclamation, or onomatopoeia. Here’s a beginner’s guide to using this multipurpose word:

• Panache as a noun: A plume of feathers in a ’20s flapper hat. Example: Her panache was so impressive that it provoked several Short-Legged Ground-Rollers to sing their mating calls.
• Panache as verb: To disguise oneself as a woman or child in order to obtain the last remaining spot on a lifeboat. Example: He was not ashamed to panache, as he looked quite good in Mrs. Smalley’s chemise and bloomers.
• Panache as an exclamation: An amazed surprise. Example: “I ain’t never been in no mansion before. I was like, ‘panaaaaaaaaaaache,’ yo!_”