With the largest fashion fete gracing the Big Apple in less than a month, scores of stylistas have been salivating over the chic possibilities. Sensing a perfect opportunity to broadcast our fabulous vision of forty-plus style, Off Broadway Boutique has decided to participate in Fashion’s Night Out global celebration by hosting a party at our store on the Upper West Side. In promoting our collection of elegant pieces to women over forty of all sizes, we have succeeded in tapping into an often-overlooked market that is quickly asserting itself as a lucrative force in retail. 

“One of the reasons why we’ve been successful for over forty years is because we’re one of the few boutiques in New York that specifically caters to real women,” owner and Countess of Glamour, Lynn Dell, proudly declares. “We’ve never been about chasing the latest trends because we’ve been far too busy establishing timeless style amongst fifty-something women who live for looking fabulous.” With a vast selection of wardrobe pieces and glamorous jewelry that are handpicked by Ms. Dell and her seasoned staff, Off Broadway Boutique thrives in presenting its faithful clientele with choices that will fit every size, style, and way of life. In participating in Fashion’s Night Out, we plan on establishing a new kind of lucrative customer – the 40+ fashionista.

With our personalized take on styling for bodies that range from slender to full-figured, Off Broadway Boutique has earned a well-deserved reputation as a New York fashion institution in a way that exceeds other designer boutiques and department stores. As noted fashion blogger, Ari Seth Cohen observes, visiting the shop will prompt the most selective of stylistas to spend “all afternoon playing dress-up in a collection of over 40 years of new or vintage clothing and accessories.” It is that enthusiastic outlook that Off Broadway Boutique hopes to inspire in the fashion industry’s impression of women over forty who embrace that baby boomer chic.

A Day touring New York’s Plus size fashion scene- Off Broadway Boutique

What would a trip to Full Figured Fashion Week be without fully experiencing the fashion capital?

Imagine a day to traipse around the New York, chauffeured around in an executive bus with a tour guide, hitting New York’s haute-est spots for plus size fashion.  This year, assisting with the NYC shopping ventures, Full Figured Fashion Week™ and I fashioned a plus size shopping excursion to take the full-fledged fashionista to the fashion spots around the city.

On the last day of Full Figured Fashion Week™ and the day of the finale, 20+ women gathered at the top of the day just for this: The Shopping Excursion.  Starting at 8:30 am, yes, THAT EARLY, these curvy fashionistas gathered for a jam-packed, fun-filled, fashion extravaganza throughout the city and beyond with a tour of handpicked plus size boutiques and designers.

What was exciting about this trip was that there was something for everyone, from high-end designer to the consignment score.  This day was all about having fun while being presented with shopping options you hadn’t had the chance to have!  Ladies from France, Canada, Georgia, and throughout New York gathered to indulge their shopping habits! Our First stop: Off Broadway Boutique…

The Off Broadway Boutique

Our first stop took us to the Upper West Side of New York to a neighborhood favorite.  Fashion Designer and stylist to the stars, Lynn Dell was gracious to open her doors to us before opening to the public.  Off Broadway Boutique is, as one attendee shared, “a hidden gem in NY!  I walk in this area everyday and would not know of the beautiful items found inside!”

Naturally, in the 8 o’clock hour, we were still trying to wake up, but thanks to the amazing hospitality of Alix and the staff, they prepared a light breakfast paired with coffee and juice- the necessary breakfast of champions to get us going. Much needed, because there were so many things that caught our eyes!

Asides from the extremely attentive (almost psychic) and patient staff (I mean top notch) the selections were endless.  Although the site says that it caters to the more mature crowd, KNOW that there is something for everyone here! The day’s highlights include:

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The “Reruns” Department

Their consignment department, located in the back is where I was instantly drawn!  Amazing designer vintage and rare jewels- I was in heaven! Like Chanel drop earrings?  YES! Clothing like Chanel, Armani, Valentino, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton? YES!  From vintage jewelry, drop-dead furs, designer and vintage handbags- HEAVEN!

The Design Studio

They have this special service for you in the store, where if there is something you want, from their exclusive collection, and it is not in your size, they MAKE IT FOR YOU in HOUSE!

Ladies left with smiles, bags, and glee as the tone was set for the day’s festivities! Especially as those who were shopping for last minute scores for Full Figured Fashion Week’s FINALE!

To find out more about this high-fashion, highly addictive, and exclusive gem in the Upper West Side, please visit the Off Broadway Boutique website or catch them on Facebook.

July 4^this upon us and everyone knows this is a great opportunity to dress the part for a sensational night of fireworks or an outdoor barbeque with family and friends. Here at Off Broadway Boutique, we have tons of glamorous outfit choices for you to pick from. Dazzle and sparkle just like the fireworks in the sky with our stunning outfit choices.  

Our store front is decked out in fabulous red, white, and blue outfits, and with a variety of designers Off Broadway Boutique is the place to go to find chic outfits.  From Courtney Washington to Ronald Jackson, we have an exuberant amount of Independence Day themed clothing. Take a look at some of our garments and get inspirations from our fabulous storefront.

Look glamorous and chic in these Courtney Washington and Ronald Jackson garments. Remember to use your coupon code OBBCW when ordering anything from the Courtney Washington Collection to get 10% off your purchase.

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Don’t forget to accessorize with our fabulous collection of statement necklaces, earrings and hats!

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Have a spectacular Fourth of July Weekend!

Our very own Ms. Hurley, striking a pose

Once in a while, we at Off Broadway Boutique like to spotlight a special client or friend that possesses our very spirit of dramatic flair.  This time, we are proud to present and highlight our very own sales associate and style siren, Brianna Hurley, for her incredible acting talent and her passion for the arts has transcended its way onto the stage!    Currently starring in Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell’s Off-Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera as Mama Valerius, she has been earning rave reviews for her “gleefully eccentric” portrayal.  According to Heather Violanti of Theatre Online, the lovely and talented actress “stops the show”.  In addition, Happen to like New York states that Brianna is largely responsible for the production picking up in the second half. “She is a true comedic actress who deserves great accolades for her work as that character. I previously saw her in Cinderella, and thought she was good, but it was nothing compared to this. If there were to be one stand out moment in the second act, that would be it for me,” echoes the esteemed theater website.

We at Off Broadway Boutique share those sentiments, when it comes to Brianna’s theatrical sense of style.  Inspired by the Countess of Glamour, Lynn Dell, she goes above and beyond to express her colorful personality in the form of her flamboyant sense of fashion.

You must go see Brianna’s electrifying performance at The Players Theatre!

The remarkable Deborah Newallo and her able musicians captivated those in attendance.  Recognizing one another as women of a certain sympathetic glamour, owner Lynn Dell and Deborah Newallo met as strangers and struck up a conversation.  Upon learning Deborah was an experienced jazz singer, Lynn enlisted her, unheard, for the party.  Class and presence would certainly manifest themselves in her musicianship. And they did.  Ms. Newallo stands just to the left of Billie Holiday, in the vicinity of Lee Wiley, yet very much in her own territory.  Her arrangements served her confident voice and the classic songs, her sidemen were top notch.  This was music worthy of a fine supper club.

Karen E. Seiger then signed copies of her terrific book: Markets of New York City: A Guide to the Best Artisan, Farmer, Food and Flea Markets, which features Off Broadway Boutique and is published by The Little Bookroom…as we participate in the 77^th and Columbus Flea Market on Sundays. You’re always welcome to visit us every Sunday.  A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated little volume, the book is indispensable for those of us full-figured women who love exploring when we shop.

Discount cards for the wine bar at the splendid new SD26 (contemporary Italian cuisine at 26^th Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues) and for Seven’s Mediterranean Turkish Grill across the street from the shop, were offered to our guests.  Additionally, we offered entrance in a free raffle that featured prizes of lunches, dinners, teas, accessories and books.  All our fantastic fifty-plus winners will be notified.

Familiar faces mingled with new ones as we were happy to welcome Charlene Gianetti and the Women Around Town, as well as those who accompanied friends.  Maryann Van Dongen, Lina Piloplyte and Jenny Hirscowitz were instantly recognizable as denizens of Ari Cohen’s extremely fashionable web site, www.advancedstyle.blogspot.com. Their unique taste and individualistic approaches to fashion further enhanced a lively scene. Also present was the elegant Terry Murray, looking fabulous in one of our black and turquoise ruffled-collar peplum jackets.  Ms. Murray, a successful plus sized model, is an image coach extraordinaire and her own best advertisement.

What could be better than an evening’s entertainment combining shopping (with discounts,) entertainment, fellowship and wine?!   The always hospitable Lynn Dell, resplendent in an orange silk shantung jacket and hat, spoke with everyone she could and was interested in all the ladies and what had brought them to our lovely boutique.

It was genuinely a “mahvelous” party. If you missed this one, be sure to make it a point to join us for the next.

Until then, feel free to view our album of candid photos from our fabulous fete! Should you prefer a taste of how it is like to be in the middle of the action, you’re definitely welcome to watch our video below:

Our Spring Is In The Air Party – Live In Action

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As for those who’ve been waiting to hear of the results of our raffle draw:

IT IS OUR ESTEEMED PLEASURE TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS AND THE PRIZES AS THE RESULT OF OUR RAFFLE DRAW.

Our winners are:

• Aandra Aabolock – Carry-All Beach Straw Bag including Towels, Capes, Books, and Tanning Body Gel
• Sandy Leslie – Smashing Summer Rainbow Hat
• Dale Rutkin – Res Rose Bag
• Jenny Hirschowitz – Dinner for two at Seven’s Mediterranean Turkish Grill
• Mimi Nardini- Dinner for four at SD26
• Yoko Haraguchi- Tea party for two at Alice‘s Tea cup

PLEASE COME IN TO RETRIEVE YOUR LOVELY GIFTS.

As for all our other customers – please feel free to drop by with your e-mail address or business card. We will provide you with announcements on new arrivals, sales, coupon promotions, future parties and events!!

(Disclaimer: If your name was spelled wrong, we apologize, for it was a bit difficult to read your handwriting…..)

Hello, ladies!  We at Off Broadway Boutique, along with Woman Around Town, wanted to remind you that our Springtime fashion celebration is right around the corner.   With the season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to take in the sensational sights of our chic summer collection.   

Among the many delights we will feature are live jazz performances by renowned vocalist, Deborah Newallo.  Accompanied by a classical pianist, she will grace our guests with her timeless voice throughout the evening.  We will be serving delectable wine and cheese through the night for you to enjoy as well.

In addition, we’ve invited special guest, Karen E. Seiger, to discuss her book, Markets of New York City.  Chronicling the best places to check out in New York City – including yours truly – it shines the spotlight on this city’s shopping treasures.  Quickly earning serious buzz as the premier go-to guide, The New York Times featured this book in their Browsing section this past Wednesday.  As a guest of ours, you will be able to purchase this book at a discounted rate while having the opportunity to have it signed by Ms. Seiger.

What’s more; we will be holding a fun raffle so that all our guests will have the chance to win wonderful gifts.  From our perennial flower bag to our ravishing rainbow straw hat, you may be leaving our party in style!  More raffle prizes include dinner for two at the Sevens Mediterranean Turkish Grill restaurant, lunch for four at SD26, an afternoon tea for two at Alice’s Tea Cup, and many more.  With so many chances to win, there’s no reason to skip out on our stylish social event!

So, join us on Thursday, May 13^th at our boutique for a night of shopping and a fabulous time!  You will have the pleasure of mingling with some of New York City’s most cosmopolitan women, while having the opportunity to shop for glamorous pieces.  In addition, we’re offering a special shopping discount to all our guests so that they can share in the enchanting glamour that is Off Broadway Boutique.  Should you want to learn more about our timeless appeal, check out the wonderful write-up that Woman Around Town featured on their blog this past Tuesday!

After all, you deserve to experience life with flair and we’re offering plenty of that with our stylish clothes and jewelry in this glamorous atmosphere!

Hello, ladies!  We at Off Broadway Boutique, along with Woman around Town, wanted to remind you that our Springtime fashion celebration is right around the corner.   With the season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to take in the sensational sights of our chic summer collection.   

Among the many delights we will feature are live jazz performances by renowned vocalist, Deborah Newallo.  Accompanied by a classical pianist, she will grace our guests with her timeless voice throughout the evening.  We will be serving delectable wine and cheese through the night for you to enjoy as well.

What’s more; we will be holding a fun raffle so that all our guests will have the chance to win wonderful gifts.  From our perennial flower bag to our ravishing rainbow straw hat, you may be leaving our party in style!  More raffle prizes include dinner for two at the Turkish Grill restaurant or at SD26, as well as an afternoon tea party at Alice’s Tea Cup.  With so many chances to win, there’s no reason to skip out on our stylish social event!

So, join us on Thursday, May 13^th at our boutique for a night of shopping and a fabulous time!  You will have the pleasure of mingling with some of New York City’s most cosmopolitan women, while having the opportunity to shop for glamour pieces.  In addition, we’re offering a special discount to all our guests so that they can share in the enchanting glamour that is Off Broadway Boutique!

After all, you deserve to experience life with flair and we’re offering plenty of that with our stylish clothes and jewelry in this glamorous atmosphere!

Come for the gorgeous glamour:

and stay and share an unforgettable shopping experience:

with our boutique owner, the fashionably fabulous, Lynn Dell!

By now, we’re sure that you’ve heard many things about Oscar scene-stealer, Elinor Burkett. The producer of the Academy Award-winning documentary short, Music for Prudence, was the talk of the Oscars for her daring impromptu appearance. And the best part? She took that bold stand in our posh taffeta purple pleated top!


Long Pleated Taffeta Evening Top in Deep Purple, $397, featured at Off Broadway Boutique

It was no surprise that Elinor was drawn to the fashionably flowing top when she’d browse our web site searching for a glamorous garment that spoke directly to her free spirit and sure enough, our exceptional, long taffeta pleated top was a perfect fit. Elinor preferred the deep purple that looked stunning on her – especially with her red hair. When she stopped in our store last week we felt honor to ensemble the whole look for her including the long hanging jet earrings that accent the dramatic look. After all, we knew that a fearless femme like Elinor deserved to wear something that was just as unique as she!

After Elinor made her show-stopping impact at the Oscars on Sunday, we’ve been receiving countless calls and requests for our gorgeous top! Though it’ll take four weeks to fulfill your order due to high demand, we at Off Broadway Boutique guarantee that it’ll provide you with award-winning radiance. In addition to our purple top, we offer a shorter version for a sassy fit.

Whatever your preference, you can call, e-mail, or contact us on Facebook to request our top. After all, we believe in selling clothes that will flawlessly capture the essence of our fabulously glamorous 40+ clientele.

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