After Nearly Closing, This Vestal Clothing Store Is Making a Comeback

Not long ago, Style Encore in Vestal was preparing to close its doors. Regular customers had already heard the news, and for a time, it seemed like the store’s run was coming to an end.

Then the plans changed. After more conversations about the future, the owners decided to take a different approach, one that would keep the store open and push it in a new direction instead.

A Second Look at the Future

When the possibility of closing first came up, it seemed like the logical next step. But the more the team talked it through, the less certain that felt.

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They started looking into selling the store rather than shutting it down entirely. In those conversations, something else came up: there were updates the brand had already been planning, changes that kept getting pushed back but that could give the store a real reason to keep going.  So instead of closing, they decided to move forward with those updates and see where things go.

Men’s Clothing and Online Shopping Are on the Way

Two changes are in the works: a men’s clothing section and, eventually, an online shopping platform. The thinking is that both could bring in customers who haven’t had much reason to stop in before.

The e-commerce platform doesn’t have a launch date yet, but the idea is to let shoppers from around the country browse and buy select items online, something that would take the store well beyond its Vestal location. For now, the more immediate change is happening on the floor.

Shop the New Men’s Section Starting March 20

The store started buying men’s clothing back in January, building up inventory before making any announcement. That section is set to open on Friday, March 20.

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The rest of the store stays the same: gently used, name-brand clothing, shoes, and accessories. The difference now is that men have their own section.

Sell Your Clothes Here Too

Style Encore also buys clothing daily and takes items from any season. They’re looking for adult clothing and accessories (sizes XS through plus) with a focus on styles geared toward people 25 and older. Condition and current trends matter most when deciding what to take in. In that sense, the store works both ways: people can come in to buy or to sell.

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Visit Style Encore on Vestal Parkway

Style Encore is located next to Once Upon A Child and Plato’s Closet on the Vestal Parkway. A few months ago, the store was on its way out. Now it’s adding a men’s section and laying the groundwork for something bigger.