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Small Business Highlight: Commando Boutique Partners

May 04, 2020

We're proud to have so many wonderful boutique partners. We asked our boutique partners a series of questions, see their answers below!  

 

Necessary Secrets

How long have you been in business? We opened our store in 1984. We are a family run business with 10 employees. We are very customer service oriented, and we have a seamstress in our store which allows us to custom fit bras.

What do you love about what you do? The main thing that I love about our business is the way our community has gotten behind us in the pandemic. We make personal Care bags for health care providers. We try to deliver 40 bags a week to different hospitals.

What is your favorite commando style?

We have been carrying Commando since the early 2000's. One of our favorite styles is your hosiery, they are truly life changing - no digging! 

 

The Bee

How long have you been in business? 

We have been in business for 23 years!

What do you love about what you do? 

We love the relationships we have built with our customers and vendors. We love that we bring New York Fashion to the Jersey Shore. 

What is your favorite commando style?

Our winter staple is the perfect faux leather legging. We can’t live without these!

 

La Peche Lingerie

How long have you been in business? 

We have owned the business since Feb 20, 2019. We purchased the business from the previous owner who had been open for five years, we had both been employees. After a renovation & renaming we opened for business on March 1st, 2019.

What do you love about what you do?

We love to find the right bra or shapewear for any woman who walks through the door, it’s amazing to help women feel great in their clothes.

What is your favorite commando style?

Choosing a favorite Commando item is really tough. We love (and sell!) so many different pieces. We really love the butter, everything from the bralette, to all the bottoms and the t-shirt and tank. Our customers (and us!) love the feel, love supporting another Vermont business and products made in the U.S.

 

Izzy & Gab

How long have you been in business? 

We opened on July 1, 2019. 

What do you love about what you do? 

I love fashion! It has been a dream of mine since I was a child to get involved with fashion in some way. Our mats on the floor were custom made, they say: "Wear Pretty Things"-- it's our mantra.

What is your favorite commando style?

I love pieces you can mix up and interchange and wear them with other things. Versatility is important when it comes to your wardrobe.

 

Petticoat Fair

How long have you been in business? 

We opened in 1964, we’ve been in business for 56 years.

What do you love about what you do? 

We love that we get to help women from all walks of life gain confidence with properly fitted undergarments. Plus, working with our family every day is fantastic! 

What is your favorite commando style?

We love literally everything from the Butter line!! Because honestly… it feels like BUTTAH! 

 

Modblu

How long have you been in business? 

We opened our store July 1st, 2016!

What do you love about what you do? 

We are located in beautiful Bermuda so we have stunning views from our shop of palm trees and the Atlantic Ocean! Born & raised in Bermuda yet we still never take it for granted! We carry a variety of brands but our key goal is to make every customer feel their best. Promoting body positivity and self love is of the utmost importance while they shop!

What is your favorite commando style?

Our favorite commando items (another tough question!) would have to be the seamless thongs & bikinis (especially the funky prints). The skirt slips are great for wearing under light sheer summer dresses.

 

Lulu's Nouvelle

How long have you been in business? 

Lulu’s Nouvelle boutique has been open for 5 Years. 

We have represented Commando since we opened and it’s been a staple in our client’s underpinning collection as well as their ready to wear closet with the bodysuits and faux leather pieces.

What do you love about commando?

We love Commando because it has a real functional purpose and combined with its fashion prints and styles the collection becomes a must-have in everyone’s wardrobe!

What do you love about what you do? 

My self and the LuLuettes are passionate about what we do because it is always gratifying to share with our clients the experience of our uniquely curated boutique. 

 

Blossoms & Beehives

How long have you been in business?

Our store opened in December 2016 so we’ve been in business for just over 3 years

What do you love most about what you do?

Empowering and supporting women to find their confidence and spirit by providing well-fitting, high-quality items that make them feel beautiful.

What is your favorite commando style?

Hands down - control thong! Must have!

 

Reve Boutique

How long have you been in business?

We have been open as a brick and mortar store for 28 years now and we have been an ecommerce for 12 years. 

What do you love about what you do?

What we love about what we do is styling our customers with affordable curated looks that are quality pieces that are classic yet trendy. All of our clients are long time customers that have become family.  

What is your favorite commando style?

My personal favorite are the fast track legging because I can dress them up to go out with friends for drinks or wear them casually. I especially love wearing them on the weekends when I’m with my kids because they don’t look like your typical activewear.

 

Bella Intimates

How long have you been in business?

Bella Intimates opened in July of 2003, 17 years in business

What do you love most about what you do?

I love that my shop is warm and inviting, which allows women to leave their inhibitions at the door.  There's no better feeling than knowing that you help someone feel good about themselves.

What is your favorite commando style?

I honestly love everything Commando, but the Cashmere blend tops this past season were "to die for!"

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