Welcome to our page and our very first blog post! I’m Barb, owner and founder of East Coast Classy. A little bit about me: I’m a married mom of two kids plus a Newfoundland (think black bear mixed with large dog). We currently reside in Oklahoma but have lived in various places throughout the US. However, I was raised in Connecticut and it is where I have spent the most amount of time in my life. Thus, my style still holds to the East Coast traditions. My daughter calls my style, “East Coast classy” and/or “classy oatmeal” which is reflected in our boutique name and brand.
East Coast Classy was born out of two problems. First was my frustration with fast-fashion. Since 2020 I have found it increasingly difficult to find quality clothing that meets my standards and still remains affordable—I say affordable lightly because I think it’s safe to say we are all feeling the pinch of inflation! Second, during these last four years our family has dealt with not only the same financial constraints as most of you, but also a few large medical concerns that has made the pinch a bit tighter.
In March of 2024 I started to sell a few pre-owned items on Poshmark and quickly blossomed to 20,000 followers and a Brand Ambassador title. This success prompted me to combine both the problem of financial strain and my clothing frustration into East Coast Classy.
My goal for East Coast Classy is to provide quality, stylish clothing for various price points to meets the needs of many. My hope is that you will find not only the classic styles that are staples in my closet, but also the hottest trends for each season. Most importantly, I want you, my friends and customers, to feel confident purchasing knowing that every product I source is evaluated for quality fabrics and construction and true-to-size fit. If it doesn’t meet my standards it won’t end up in the store. In addition, we know that shopping online is a risk so we remove that difficulty and instead make shopping online a great convenience by offering free shipping and free returns on all purchases (see return policy).