On a warm Friday night in downtown Greenville, groups gather to grab a drink, enjoy a special date, or simply stroll and soak up the scene from Camperdown Plaza to Falls Park and beyond. We showed up with our camera and stopped some stylish folks to find out where they like to shop and what informs their decisions when getting dressed.
Perry Bolt
Wearing: jumpsuit from Renew Boutique
Favorite place to shop: Thrift shops
Top tip: “Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. There are no rules; just go with what feels right.”
Candi Bolt
Recommends: Sam Edelman sneakers from Belk
“I’m into sneakers now because they are cute and you can wear them with everything. The young people wear them with a Little House on the Prairie dress, but I don’t do that, because I wore that the first time around. And if you wore it the first time around, you need to let it go the second time around.”
Top tip: “Accessories are a way to make anything boring a little bit more fun. I’m not about matching. You can mix whatever you want, as long as you like it and feel good in it.”
Shops at: Copper Penny, Boden online, Hometown Girl Mobile Boutique, T.J. Maxx
Kimberly Deal and Austin Deal
Shops at: “Nordstrom Rack. This whole outfit is Nordstrom Rack.” – Austin
Her tip: “Simple is always better; decorate with jewelry.”
His tip: “Check the weather.”
Misty Hardaway with Margaret Bouton, Liz Cotner, and Lucy Surka
Wearing: A dress from Savvy
Tip: “I prefer a boutique to a chain, and we have so many good ones.”
A few favorites: Savvy, Twill, Monkee’s
Natalie Whaley and Derek Whaley
What’s the occasion? “We’re celebrating our anniversary.”
Where did you get the dress? “I got this from Vici. We have three kids, so I usually shop online.”
His outfit? “This is all from lulu, with Cole Haan shoes.”
Top gift: “He’s gotten me a couple of these (Louis Vuitton) bags.”
Kiara Conway and Kendrick Davis
His favorite place to shop: Haywood Mall
A collector: “I’m into sneakers, so any shoe store, like Foot Locker. I look for Nikes, Jordans.” – Kendrick
Top tip: “Be yourself.” – Kiara
Kent McKown and Beth McKown
Her shoes: Free People
His shoes: Smith & James in Greer
Top tip? “I’m not sure. I really coordinated today, but it wasn’t on purpose.” – Beth
Peg Kothari
Where did you get the dress? “This dress is from the resale shop Clothes Mentor. My daughter loves it, so I went with her and found something. It’s a Tommy Hilfiger resale.”
Top tip: “You really have to dress for the hot weather here.”
Yesenia Perkins with Austin Perkins and Bella Perkins
Where do you shop? “I like Monkee’s.”
Top tip: “Big earrings, small necklace, or vice versa. Not both at the same time—one or the other.”
Allison Stewart-Smull
Top tip: “Today was casual Friday, so the key was nice and comfortable.”
Gray Gaines and Sara Doyle
Where do you shop? “Everything I’m wearing is Zara online.” – Gray
“I used to shop at Corbeau in Columbia, where I got this, but it closed.” – Sara
What is your style? “Whatever I’m feeling for the day!” – Gray
Meagan and Steven Nunnelley, with Banx
What brings you downtown? “We’re from Birmingham but thinking of moving here.” – Steven
Do you often go for an athletic look? “I just dressed athletic today, but I like trendy and modern.” – Meagan
