Located in Nantucket Town, Bodega sells modern home furnishings as well as one-of-a-kind vintage finds. All the wares are sophisticated but casual, perfect for seaside homes that celebrate island life.

Filled with sumptuous items for the home—and overseen by a staff of interior designers who know their field—Christopher’s may be more fun for people who are redoing their homes on the island, but browsing the chic collection can also lead to whimsical finds that just might fit in your luggage.

It’s hard to miss this spot thanks to its prime Easy Street location and quirky retail concept: wine plus 1960s and ’70s vintage dresses. Everything for sale is artfully combined by shopgirl Beth English.

A fabulous, corner wine store, Épernay specializes in Burgundy and is owned by an expert sommelier.

Eye of the Needle has a store in Palm Beach, but the candy-hued store also fits right into Nantucket, where it is located next to hot-spot restaurant the Pearl. The color-coordinated racks are packed with frilly, preppy fashions that appeal to young adults as much as sophisticated adults.

This one-stop summer shop boasts an impressive collection of casual and outdoor apparel for men and women. The brand uses high-quality and sustainable fabrics, emphasizing their commitment to environmental protection (swimwear is made from plastic bottles and recycled polyester).

Paola Gonfrade’s boasts an assortment of designer wares that is delightfully varied. You’ll find Lanvin, Balenciaga and Celine alongside Thakoon and Isabel Marant. The ambiance can be a bit hushed for an island setting, but the fashion is serious and well-edited.

Started in 2009 by young shop owner Emily Ott, this charming store artfully combines clothes, jewelry and housewares in a space that feels like a stylish and wonderfully-cluttered living room.

A treasure trove of nautical-inspired antiques, Nantiquet stocks unique vintage finds (some of which have an unexpected modern edge).

This family-friendly independent bookstore has a well-edited selection, including numerous titles about Nantucket. Take advantage of the island setting to reread Moby-Dick (the whaling boat Pequod departs from Nantucket Harbor in Melville’s masterpiece). My favorite tome, set on the island, is Ahab’s Wife, Sena Jeter Naslund’s innovative reworking of the classic from the perspective of Una Ahab. There is also a delightful selection of stationery and cards.

With its exquisite selection of handmade paper, stationery and cards, Parchment could easily be found on Paris’s Left Bank; instead it occupies the ground floor of a small cottage in Siasconset. They do custom invitations but also carry lovely collections by companies like Hen and Barley, Jack and Lulu and Letterspace.

With shops in Boston and Cape Cod, this chic clothing store stocks classic, nautical-inspired women's apparel. In addition to comfortable basics in a rainbow of pastel colors, the store has an excellent selection of shawls, skirts, and hats.

Nantucket abounds with adorable boutiques, but this shop is a true highlight. Salt stocks stylish jewelry, gifts and women’s clothing—all of which is feminine and nautical-chic.

Owned by the charming Rolf and Cindy Nelson, who run the Sconset Café next door, this tiny shop carries no books but rather an interesting assortment of wines, sold by the bottle and half bottle.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the island’s chicest residents stock their wardrobes with fashions from Serenella, the second outpost of the beloved Boston boutique. Along with the ultra-chic Gypsy, Serenella is the boutique of choice for serious shoppers, selling beach essentials and sophisticated fashions from the likes of Aquazzura and Nina Ricci.

This shop is popular for its brand of LOLA jewelry, which stands for “Love one, love all.” The line of pretty handmade jewelry is most noted for its signature enamel pendants embossed with personalized designs (ideal for special occasions).

Stuffed floor to ceiling with fun summer fashions and accessories, this girly boutique on Main Street is the kind of well-edited shop that makes you happily forgo the beach on your first day in town. There are flirty dresses, skirts and tops in close to 100 styles. The shoe collection, in particular, stands out, whether you’re looking for flats or wedges. There’s also a fine jewelry assortment, including estate pieces; hair accessories, such as colorful headbands perfect for a beachy afternoon; and gift items like fragrances and scented candles.