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FRIENDLY, FRESH + FEMININE FASHION
THE SWEET TWO SKIRTS Words by Kristin Holbrook | Photos courtesy Two Skirts
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wo Skirts is like a candy store of fashion.
with a splendid assortment for shoppers young
Giant bubblegum-pink chairs flank the
to old — from jeans and tees to cocktail dresses
double doors to this women’s boutique on Main
and cashmere. It’s a store that does not follow
Street in Telluride, Colorado. Inside, beautiful
the minimalist boutique esthetic, but rather
floor-to-ceiling displays outline the perimeter of
utilizes every inch of space with choices galore.
the store, laid out in color-coordinated sections
of apparel and accessories. Upon entering, one’s
and skirts on white wooden hangers, separated
hit with the sweet scents of peonies, perfume
by shelves loaded up with luxe cashmere
and beauty products and the overwhelming
sweaters. On the highest tiers are unique
notion of, “Where to begin?”
handbags and totes from around the world,
The idea of this Telluride dress shop
and the bottom steps display shoes, boots and
began almost 20 years ago to fill a niche for
sneakers. There are two impressive denim walls
boutique shopping in this tiny resort town
from which an assortment of jean styles can be
in southwest Colorado. It’s a place where
pulled based on one’s body type or one’s request
mothers and daughters, even grandmothers
for what’s new. In the middle of the store is a
and granddaughters, can find their favorite
square jewelry counter with drawers that pull
contemporary brands as well as exclusive
outwards so customers can help themselves.
selections from indie designers. In a finely-
curated selection of almost everything head-to-
service, but also encourages freedom to explore
toe, Two Skirts can dress both the Telluride local
the unlocked jewelry and sunglasses cases on
and a visitor whose luggage didn’t make it on
their own, as well as try on makeup and beauty
the plane. The 1,200-square foot space is stocked
products. Shoes on display are always common
The hanging bars are full of dresses, blouses
The boutique offers personalized customer
