The Story

Since I was a girl, this store has been my dream. I doodled, planned and practiced. I attended fashion school while I worked in the field. Those years of preparation before opening ‘my perfect’ shop, I worked for multiple, locally-owned companies to learn the customer service and experience that only small businesses can offer. The most important lesson I learned from those business owners was that for customers to be willing to shop local, vs. online or “big-box, ” you MUST make it worth it for them. You must offer something different – AMAZING service. And that is exactly the focus of Ivory & Lace. As I started the process of opening my store, I knew it was a must that vintage gowns would have a place on the rack. Years ago, I had told my mother my idea of re-designing vintage dresses. We both share a love for vintage clothing and construction. My mother, being the amazing seamstress that she is,  immediately began helping me curate a collection of hand pieced vintage gowns. Together Ivory & Lace has proudly collected, restored, renovated and re-designed over 100 vintage gowns.