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VICKI MITCHELL adies…are you ready for a beautifully uplifting experience? If so, Eleni Barbieri and
her mother and business partner, Susan Joseph, otherwise known as The Bra Ladies, would love to help you! Just make an appointment to visit them at their shop in Somers, Connecticut. Located in an historic house built in 1813, the intimate shop is stocked with shapewear, lingerie, and bras for daily and active wear as well as special occasions. The ladies are also in the process of becoming service providers for women who have had mastectomies, as they feel “it’s imperative that we are able to provide assistance in this vital area.” In spite of the many items you can purchase in the store or from their on-
line selections, the most important thing Eleni and Susan are selling is personal service to help every customer feel comfortable, supported and looking great with a properly fitted undergarment. Eleni explains, “Our goal is not to sell you a bra, but to improve your quality of life and provide you with the support and comfort every woman deserves. I opened The Bra Ladies Boutique in 2014 after having considerable frustration in finding a comfortable, well fitted, supportive undergarment. I discovered I was not alone. I talked to my mother, my grandmother, both my sisters, and my friends seeking a source of reliable and wellfitting undergarments. I began researching and learning about the proper way to fit women into bras and the companies that provided quality products. I opened GOLOCALMAGAZINES.COM 19
