Business in Bloom at Reblossom

Upscale resale boutique offers quality clothing at a fraction of the price!

Reblossom has everything you need to put together an entire outfit from head to toe! (photos by Ron Caspi)

Marquette, MI – ReBlossom is a store that has a special place in my heart.  When my own little boutique in Escanaba had to close its doors, due in part to the Economy Tank of 2008, her store bought almost my entire inventory, to help me avoid a total loss.  I mentioned it to Sharon the other day when I visited there to drop off some business suits that just DID NOT fit me any more L.  She didn’t remember me, which was okay, they deal with a lot of people and I hadn’t been in there for some time.  But I remembered the owner, Sharon Rule.  She impressed me back then and did so again today.

Interior view of Reblossom. (photo by Ron Caspi)

Well, 2008 was five years ago, and to look at ReBlossom today, you know that it’s stories like this which have had to helped these two dynamic women to not only stay in business, but to thrive today in 2014.  Well, business is in bloom at Reblossom in downtown Marquette. They are now dressing Vicki Crystal, a local News Anchor with WLUC TV6, and have even locked in a Fashion Spot every Thursday morning with the station.  They are conveniently located in Downtown Marquette, at 333 West Washington Avenue and are really quite easy to locate.  Look for the clothing that they position outside, on the front of their brick building (every day that Mother Nature allows them to not blow away). They feature popular fashions for the season, and it’s interesting to see what ensembles they put out each day.

clothing detail of dress and necklace at Reblossom. (photo by Ron Caspi)

Sharon and Debbie have been partners in owning ReBlossom since it opened its doors back in 2008.  Their first location was down on Third Street, with little- to- no parking; they moved to their new location in 2011 and business has been booming ever since.  Between the two ladies, they have over 40 years of experience in Retail Sales.

Susie Pelkola models an outfit she put together at the Reblossom clothing store in Marquette, MI. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ron Caspi)

To walk into ReBlossom, you really get the feeling of being in an upscale resale boutique, and that’s the whole idea that the ladies here want you to get.  There are special occasion dresses, including ball gowns and slinky dresses for Prom.  There are brightly colored tops, a nice inventory of name-brand jeans and even a room devoted to handbags, purses and accessories!  There are rooms of tee shirts, from popular retailers like Hollister to Abercrombie & Fitch, to racks of fashionable skirts and sundresses.  There are some home décor items, but ReBlossom specializes in clothing for the majority of their business.

A customer browses through clothes at the Reblossom boutique. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ron Caspi)

Here’s how it works there:  You can bring in your gently-used clothing-formal dresses, name-brand jeans and tops, fancy dresses and accessories, purses or bags. ReBlossom will inspect and potentially ‘purchase’ your goods from you in one of two ways. 1) They will offer you a cash amount, or 2) a ‘trade in’ option, an amount that is given in the form of an in-store credit, and is usually substantially higher than the cash option. ReBlossom will then log that garment’s information into their inventory, price it to sell, and then it is for sale to all visiting customers. It really is a great little way to get a few bucks for something that you may have only wore once, or something that you may never use again.

Susie Pelkola models a dress she found at the Reblossom high end consignment store in Marquette, MI. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ron Caspi)

Looking around on this, my visit to ReBlossom today, I’m impressed with all of the ensembles that the ladies here have displayed. At the end of every rack, there is an outfit displayed with everything from the earrings and necklace, the top, pants, belt, scarf and handbag, right down to the shoes! If you’re getting ready to go on vacation, make ReBlossom a necessary stop when looking for high-end travel wear. Going for a job interview? Stop at ReBlossom, tell the ladies that I sent you in, and they will help you in your search of that ONE outfit that makes you stand out as THE professional candidate for the job.

Reblossom features two rooms specifically for teen fashions. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ron Caspi)

The target market for the purpose of the ReBlossom store could really be “women of all ages, shapes and sizes.” I once took my 10-year-old daughter in with me; 14 shirts, 3 skirts and 4 pairs of jeans later, she was extremely pleased with all the clothing that she was able to get, and I was impressed with the fact that it didn’t lighten my wallet too much.

The Reblossom consignment shop offers home furnishings in addition to clothing fashion. (Marquette Magazine photo by Ron Caspi)

Any time that I need quality clothing at a fraction of the price, I think “ReBlossom.” Whether or not I need outerwear, jewelry or a cute accent purse, I know that ReBlossom is there to offer what I could not otherwise afford to purchase. ReBlossom is an upscale resale boutique that we’re lucky enough to have right here in our beautiful downtown. Support this and every other local small business, it’s what helps to keep our wonderful community alive.

by Maggie J Shepeard

Maggie J. Shepeard lives, works and plays in Marquette, Michigan with her husband and four amazing children, ages 10-18. She’s been an avid writer since the moment she first picked up a writing utensil. Non-fiction novels are her specialty, but she can see a storyline in everything and everywhere that she looks. Often working under the pen name, “Kathryn Lee,” she’s had one book published and is under contract to complete two more before year’s end. She’s a full- time student at Northern Michigan University, in Marquette, with a Major in Multimedia Journalism and a Minor in Writing. She’s taken every English and Writing class that she can, but still learns something new with every new subject. Maggie enjoys traveling and camping with her family and looks at everything is life as an adventure. She’s a die-hard Green Bay Packer fan, and she can be found every Sunday (during the season) rooting for her team. Maggie is a “Yooper” all the way, and is originally from Powers, Michigan, although she’s also lived in both Cadillac and Escanaba, Michigan before finding her permanent home on the pristine shores of Lake Superior, right here in Marquette. To see more of Maggie’s work, or to reach her via email, please click the link below.

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