By Julie K. Berry
It’s been said; "Fashion is a way of dressing and accessorizing
to create a look that suits the occasion and makes us look chic and pulled-together. Style
is more our individual and personalized expression of fashion."
But if you open your closet doors to an avalanche of clothes, and you swear, "I
have NOTHING to wear!" as you stumbling over the tangle at your feet, now is the time
to promise yourself a more organized closet by assembling a streamlined collection of
fashionable building blocks. You just may find yourself with a lot less pieces but with
much more to wear!
But where to begin? Right here in LaPorte. Judee Gartland and her daughter Christi
Strieter, along with her team of wardrobe consultants are on constant standby at
Judee’s on Indiana Ave. They believe women are tired of shopping at outlet and
department stores and are attracted to the personal service of a specialty fashion
boutique. Judee says it’s hard enough to locate a clerk just to pay in a department
store, let alone find the expertise and commitment from someone to check on you in a
fitting room, to run for another size and of course to offer an honest and forthcoming
opinion without pressure.
Yes, Judee and Christi visit high-style New York and trendy Chicago up to 4 times a
year on buying trips, and because of the quality of fashion goods brought back to LaPorte
there’s always a misconception about Judee’s. That it’s only for the
well-to-do. But with pieces starting out at just $32.00, everyone will feel comfortable at
this fashion hub and are welcome to consult with Judee’s wardrobe builders for
creating your own personal style.
Judee’s is a beautiful historical home and now houses many fashion departments
within. My favorite room is called the:
Front Parlor – Because I’m a traveler and if you travel, you know that
separates in a matt jersey fabric pack and travel very well. A favorite line is Joseph
Ribkoff.
The Garden Room – boasts gorgeous Lifestyle Wear.
The Sun Porch – is divided between Italian footwear, Brighton registered
leather handbags and accessories and gifts and the back of the porch is dedicated to
Contemporary Occasion.
The Grand Salon & The Largest Parlor - is home for Better Social
Occasion Dresses and Mother of a Wedding, offering selections from Daymor and Damianou.
Custom lines like Mack & Mack or Marisa Baratelli allow you to choose your personal
style, color and length.
And best yet, all Prom Dresses and Special Occasion Dresses are "registered,"
which means the staff knows who has bought what dress and they will not resell the dress
for the same occasion. Which means you won’t see yourself coming and going at the
next shindig!
So whether you need your fashion building blocks or a custom design for a very special
occasion or maybe you’re personalizing your expression of fashion through
accessories, make sure to put Judee’s on your shopping list!
Who: Judee’s
What: Casual Lifestyle to Better Social Occasion Wear
Where: 1104 Indiana Ave. LaPorte
