Verenique Plus Size Boutique

Came in with a, well, difficult relative who demands a lot of attention but isn’t particularly friendly. We were looking for a formal gown for a wedding. The woman who was working, Melissa, was perfect. She made gentle suggestions, was polite, and importantly, suggested options that would be flattering on a full figure. This could make a person feel self-​conscious, but Melissa presented options as fashion advice, making the experience pleasant and survivable, in the face of a less-​than-​pleasant (like I said, difficult) patron.
We did not end up purchasing. There were many beautiful options in multiple colors and sizes, but my relative had decided not to buy anything before we even got there and nothing would change her mind. For what it’s worth, she did try several things on, something she hadn’t planned to do before we arrived. They have a gorgeous selection and an excellent staff. I think that if you did go to verenique to purchase, you would not be disappointed.

What a wonderful experience. It’s so hard for a plus size woman to find a store that «gets it». This is one of those stores. Sample dresses in sizes that don’t make you feel like you’re being squeezed from 10 different directions or, worse yet, that you can’t even pull up. The owner, Carol, and her staff, Melissa and Kathy, are great to work with. For various reasons I had to go to the store several times, so by the time I finally selected a dress, ordered it, and had it altered by the talented Elizabeth, it was like going to visit friends. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.