When I was in graduate school for fashion merchandising, I had a friend who wore her best clothes on the days she was sick, tired, or just feeling down.  I think women by nature tend to associate our “good clothes” with more important or special occasions.  But, when my friend explained that her “good clothes” made her feel better because she looked better, I got it. For women, clothing is associated with feelings--how many times have you remembered an event or a day based on what you or someone else was wearing? And why not wear those clothes on the not-so-special days just to reclaim those feelings? I say why not!! If you look fantastic, you feel great, people notice because you radiate confidence, they give you a compliment, and life is good.

At only 5’1”, I’ve always had trouble finding the kinds of clothes I like to wear in sizes that actually fit me.  So I went to market (in Vegas and LA) with the idea of starting a store for petite women in mind.   I was pleased instead to find contemporary sizing in trendy, fun styles I’d never seen in Tulsa, and Little Black Dress was born!  Since then, I’ve been promoting my business doing various shows.  I’ve received immeasurable support and advice from the people that attended these shows and used that to create a collection of clothing that can represent almost any occasion—from lunch with girlfriends to a cocktail party.   And most importantly, I’ve met so many wonderful people that started as customers and became friends.

My goal in opening a store is not just to provide Tulsa another wonderful boutique.  I want Little Black Dress to be a place where women can come and hang out, feel comfortable, get great service and advice and--most importantly--buy some fantastic clothes to make them feel good…every day!