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Fairfield County boasts some of the nations best-dressed kids. So, where do savvy parents shop for their mini-mavens? For the past two years theyve been heading to Chloes Closet.
Proprietor Amy DeAngelis and her father and business partner, J. Thomas Pleva, opened the cozy shop in Heritage Square in downtown Fairfield in 2008. Were a unique boutique thats fun, fabulous, and funky, Amy says. The shop certainly offers the biggest brands in kids fashion --Tea, Flowers by Zoe, Ragdoll and Rockets, just to name a few -- and outfits boys and girls from baby to pre-teen. But the unique thing about Chloes Closet doesnt come with a price tag.
We want it to be a comfortable place for parents and grandparents to shop, so weve created a kid-friendly environment. The more kids the better, she says. I have two children myself -- AJ and Chloe. I tried to make my store a place where I would want to shop. To that end, shes incorporated a play area, television and balloons to occupy the kids so moms can shop a little more leisurely.
Ive been in retail for 17 years, mostly managing other peoples boutiques. I always knew I could do this on my own. She was right. Apart from supervising the store and small staff, Amy attends all the shows and does all the buying.
Her location is no accident, either. I love Fairfield, she says. Theres so much going on. It really is a wonderful place to be a business-owner. And when Im not working, we like to take the kids to the new Colony Pizza and then maybe to Sweet Rexies for a treat.
The real treat, though, is a trip to Chloes Closet. Bring the kids. Theyre most welcome.
Find Chloes Closet tucked into the corner of Heritage Square plaza, at 1700 Post Road, in Fairfield, or call them at (203) 292-5388.
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