The Closet Exchange

Memorial Day…

Brenda — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:38:17 +0000

Our stores will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 27th and 28th for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th. This gives all of us a couple of days to enjoy our family and friends, and anticipate the beginning of summer!

We’ll be back on Tuesday with our stores overflowing with fabulous fun clothes for everyone! Summer is here…and we can help you get ready!

Thank you for your smiles and support. Take care, Brenda and Maggie

Try a blazer to polish your look!

Brenda — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:00:57 +0000

A fitted jacket can dress up jeans and bring clean lines to loose dresses. Choose a long or short jacket, whichever suits your body type better–just make sure it is tailored. This will add definition to your look–sharpen it! Push up the sleeves if it seems too stiff–it’s a more current look. Don’t be afraid to try it in a color other than black–

Layering-how to #3

Brenda — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:22:06 +0000

Try a jacket over a vest over a shirt–got it? Keep all layers relatively light-shirt and vest should be fitted, jacket a little unstructured or roomy. You don’t want to feel too constricted. Create a waist by belting the vest, or wearing one that hits at your waist–we don’t want to look bulky, just interesting! Your bottom half should be slim fitting pants or a skirt.

Another option is to wear a long vest over a short jacket–or vice versa! All of these looks are great for expanding your options!

Retail therapy works-study #2

Brenda — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:19:23 +0000

The key to long life? Go shopping! Women who shop at least 5 days a week outlive equally healthy non-shoppers. Whether you buy anything or not is unimportant…credit the exercise, stimulation and companionship. I’ll meet you at the Closet Exchange!

Can Shoes Be Art?

Bob — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:15:28 +0000

Hi Beauties!

Question: Can shoes be art?

Answer: Of course they can!

Yes, there are practical shoes and there are sport and professional wear shoes, but then, there are shoes that are so beautiful and amazing that when you put them on, it is walking art.

And, the Closet Exchange has some of the most beautiful shoes that you will want to add to your closets. Great names like, Prada, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Miu Miu, Manolo Blahnik, Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman, Donald Pliner, Kate Spade, Ferragamo, Coach, Via Spiga, Vanelli, Clark, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, and many, many more. Truth is, we stopped counting pairs of shoes when we got to 500.

So, we are having a “POP-UP” 1 Day Sale!

* What: Take 50% OFF all shoes excluding previous mark downs.
* When: Saturday, May 5, 2012
* Where: 906 and 925 Great Plain Avenue Stores, Needham, MA

You know our prices always start at 60% to 80% off the original retail price. Come by the stores this Saturday and find your own pair of walking art.

Take care.
Brenda and Maggie

Do you need help when you shop?

Brenda — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:08:50 +0000

Not a big deal. We love what we do, and we’re happy to share our fashion know-how with you! We know our inventory and we know what’s current. Better still, we can help you find things that work for you. We know how important it is for you to feel good in what you’re wearing. We never lie. We want you to be so happy with your finds that you’ll come back again and again.

We add hundreds of new pieces daily–and with three stores, you’re sure to find something you love. Consignment is the best! Where else can you find such a wide variety of styles at prices that are always 60% to 80% off retail!! We all shop here–every day! We love it! So will you.

Take care. Remember, you can be best dressed for less! Brenda and Maggie

20 % off Eileen Fisher and Chico’s!

Brenda — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:17:57 +0000

We are overflowing with beautiful spring and summer things from our favorites–Eileen Fisher and Chico’s!! In fact, we have so much, that we are running out of room! Good news for you–take 20% off all Eileen Fisher and Chico’s spring and summer items this Saturday and Sunday! Yippee! This excludes any already reduced items.

Both of these labels make wonderful, versatile items that we love. You know our starting prices are 60% to 80% off the original price–so an extra 20% off makes them a real bargain!!

Stop by this Saturday and Sunday before the sale ends—you”ll be glad you did!!

Take care. Enjoy these beautiful spring days..Brenda and Maggie.

What’s in your closet?

Brenda — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:55:10 +0000

If you are like us…lots of black, gray, and brown stuff. Yes, we live in Boston and we are afraid of color. Why? Probably for a lot of reasons: black and gray are practical; you can get dressed in the dark or while you are still asleep and it will look okay; everything matches ; and it requires very little thought. Sometimes we just want to be wallpaper–you know–fade into the background. Sometimes it’s just too much work.

But…this is not really who we are. We are fabulous, funny, feminine, and funky! Let it out! We like to look great. We want to express ourselves, but sometimes we need a push. How we dress says so much about us…let’s start to speak! Send a message! Try a pink scarf, or a lavender sweater, or a really cool pair of earrings!

Spring is coming, life is good…send a message.

Take care. We care. Brenda and Maggie

Embrace your shape!

Brenda — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:11:24 +0000

If you know what works on you, don’t mess with success. There is a reason that certain things look good on a specific body type. Trust your instincts. You know your body better than anyone else.

Sometimes more is better…

Brenda — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:48:11 +0000

Buy in multiples. Ifone is good, extras in other colors make sense. Also, if it’s white, buy an extra…. something always happens.