I have this favorite skirt that is made of the loveliest iridescent gold/purple colors and I suppose most people think of it as dressy. My customers will say ,“It’s so beautiful but where would I wear that in Wilmington, Vermont?” I say: Wherever you want! I have a purple casual pullover sweater that I throw on with it, a pair of boots and I always feel great as I swish out the door in it. I plan this summer to put it on alongside sandals and a tee shirt. If people look at

I find it quite remarkable how many women are concerned about whether the outfit or piece of clothing that they are considering buying is “age-appropriate?” When I do my buying, the clothing does not come with age requirements, although on occasion I hear, “Well this is a young group,” or “This is a missy line.” What I have realized during these last few years of selling women’s clothing here in Wilmington, Vermont is that what is “age-appropriate” is really a question about

In my last blog, I wrote about age-limits on clothing styles (Spoiler: There aren’t any!) I have become aware that our impression of our own bodies also affects the purchasing of jewelry as well. “My neck is too long to wear that” or” my hands are not pretty enough, I don’t want to bring attention to them.” WOW are we women (even those of us in Vermont) that judgmental of each other? I am assuming when someone compliments the jewelry I am wearing they are not looking at my ag