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