If you like unique pieces, natural fibers, and high quality clothing that lasts a lifetime, call…read moreCarol and set up an appointment to visit Enchanted, a delightful boutique filled with gorgeous wardrobe staples.
I am so happy I found Enchanted! For years I shopped at The Enchanted Alpaca that was located on Oak Street in Hood River. Enchanted is a much smaller version of that store and is now located across the bridge in White Salmon. The boutique is on E Jewett, right next to Windmere, and hours are by appointment only so make sure to plan your visit and call ahead of time.
The owner, Carol, is delightful, and when you visit Enchanted, it's like shopping with your girlfriend, the one you trust to be honest about how pieces look and fit. Never any pressure to buy, Carol truly wants you to have fun trying on various items. When the right item finds you, there is no way you can leave without purchasing it! Trust me, you will know.
On a recent Friday I set up an appointment at 1pm. Immediately upon walking up the steps, an oatmeal colored alpaca jacket with big oversized furry pockets caught my attention. It was stunning! So unique and as Carole said, "the pockets are a party!" Not thinking it would work with my shape, I took a picture of the jacket for a friend. If I couldn't have it, someone I knew had to own it! The jacket was such a statement piece while simultaneously being understated, one you could wear when dressed up or casual, when out and about in jeans or leggings.
Reluctantly, I passed the jacket with furry pockets and made my way to another jacket that caught my attention. The minute I put it on, it felt like the jacket was designed specifically for me. A duster length denim that was super fitted in the waist then expanded out to flow over my hips, it was love at first fit! I continued to try on the jacket in various lengths and colors and every one of them looked great. When you find a designer who works for your shape, everything in their line typically fits. After what had to be 30 minutes, I had to pull myself away from this section! There were so many other tops, sweaters, jackets and coats to explore! Plus scarves, hats, gloves, warm socks and even some jewelry.
Still having fun, I tried on a gorgeous red alpaca coat that was incredibly beautiful and flattering. Several long cotton duster sweaters in colors (berry and fuschia) and big patterns that I typically avoid. Again, they looked fantastic, so flattering and fun.
I decided to buy the duster length denim jacket - a no brainer - and also bought another one in a rich cowboy brown leather color, in a shorter hip length. I was so happy with my purchases that I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat!
As I was leaving, I decided to try on the Alpaca coat with the furry pockets just for fun. My intent was to snap a pic to text my friend, knowing it would be perfect for her. But as soon as I put the jacket on, it was a Cinderella moment! The jacket was surprisingly perfect in every way - the fit, the color, the style - that it was impossible for me to leave without it!
Yesterday I wore the jacket while on a girls weekend wine tasting. Literally at every single winery we entered, the hostess said, "wow, that jacket is incredible, those pockets!" Yep, they're a party! At one winery where I had visited the night before, the server seemed shocked that it was me. She kept telling me how beautiful I looked, saying over and over how she didn't recognize me. I wasn't really sure how to take that, other than to say, I clean up well!
If you like high quality clothing made from natural fibers that wear well and last a lifetime, set up an appointment to visit Enchanted.
Tell Carol I sent you and that I love my furry pocket coat! They are a party!
