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Capitol Hill Community Post | Two Big Blondes Celebrates 20th Anniversary

IMG_8289.lwmSeattle, Marcy 6, 2017: Two Big Blondes Plus Size Consignment is excited to announce their 20th anniversary will be celebrated throughout the month of March 2017 with a special event on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 2:00pm – 6:00pm honoring the past and current owners plus other special guests including King County Councilman Larry Gossett and music by Debbie Cavitt.

Two Big Blondes is a consignment store that specializes in plus size women’s clothing. It was opened on March 27, 1997 by Winnie Smith and Judy Pugh, the original two big blondes. The store originally opened in a warehouse setting in Georgetown. However, customers still recall how happy they were to visit the new store that focused on clothing that fit them, instead of finding small selections in other Seattle thrift & consignment stores.

With the help from a small business grant from the City of Seattle, in 1999 the two blondes moved the business to its current location at 25th & Jackson in the Central District of Seattle. The location is well known in the community from the original owners who ran Frank’s Superette, which provided groceries and a lunch counter to customers. The building was also the home of the Chicken Soup Brigade thrift store, which later became Lifelong Aids Alliance and can be found on Capitol Hill.

Susan Smith became the second owner of Two Big Blondes in 2007 and quickly expanded the square footage and selection of the store. After a career of running and building up businesses, she was ready to retire and sold the store to the current owner, her niece Lisa Michaud, in 2013. Lisa is a native of the Central District and was returning to live in the neighborhood with her family.

The store philosophy is simple: happy customers, a warm inviting place to shop, a comfortable space to embrace the beauty of our bodies, and quality clothes at great prices. With over 4,000 square feet of retail space and over 10,000 items in the store, there is a wide variety of styles – from junior trendy to Sunday best and casual to couture. There is a separate designer section and two sale rooms that always have 25% – 75% discounts. Many people know of their bi-annual bag sales in the basement where you can fill a 13-gallon bag of clothes for less than $10 each.

Everyone is welcome at Two Big Blondes. The staff loves to meet new people and welcome regulars, many of whom have been coming since it opened 20 years ago! In a rapidly changing neighborhood, Two Big Blondes strives to be a business that serves all customers – from local residents to friends that travel from out of the city and state.

Through its affiliated non-profit Seattle Women’s Assistance Fund, Two Big Blondes also provides free clothing to homeless and low-income women from the donations of the unsold items and proceeds from the bag sales.

Throughout the month of March Two Big Blondes will celebrate their anniversary with special discounts including the ever popular spinning wheel of deals (with added prizes), raffles, giveaways and online sales as well. On March 18th starting at 2:00pm the store will host a party with special guests, entertainment, refreshments, raffles, photo booth and a chance to share your thoughts & memories of the store and the neighborhood. The official program will start at 3:00 pm.

More information will be available on the website www.twobigblondes.com, where you can sign up for the newsletter as well. Lisa can be contacted at [email protected] or by phone at 206-762-8620 with further questions.Building1961.cropped

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About Two Big Blondes

Two Big Blondes Plus Size Consignment sells women's plus size clothing size 14 and up plus accessories in Seattle's Central District and online. Over 10,000 items in stock with new items coming in every day. From casual to couture and latest trends to Sunday Best, we've got what you're looking for.
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