When Charlotte & Emerson opened, the vision was to offer a place where female shoppers felt comfortable and had a wide variety of accessories and fashion for a friendly price.

The concept has expanded to include what could be called boutique shopping.

Above the Charlotte & Emerson store is a setting that teenage dreams are made of with a variety of dresses for proms and formal events, and the attention to ensure the dress fits the customer. The atmosphere is a balance of history and elegance. The store is reminiscent of a formal reception room, a ballroom of sorts, with chandeliers, rugs t...