The name Betsey Johnson is familiar to generations of women around the world. She is a fashion genius and her creations are always absolutely breathtaking. Time after time her designs vowed the world of fashion, and season after season she came up with even more outrageous ideas. There was never a dull moment in the Betsey Johnson fashion universe. She made millions of girls and women (and men, of course) happy.
At least in my life the Betsey designs made huge impact. My cherished, big moments were all involved Betsey dresses. My prom, college graduation, and my engagement... Over the years, I've collected a lot of Betsey dresses and accessories. For the record, she makes the funkiest jewelry.
Sadly on April 26, 2012 Betsey Johnson filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. Soon after all the stores started closing down... Georgetown Washington DC store was my personal favorite. So when I heard the bad news I went over to the store to show my respect. I remembered the good old days... The store used to be busy all the time. Once every few months I'd go to the Betsey store (it's pink and always welcome). For some reason, every time I entered the store, I'd be upset or sad about something. Betsey dresses did the trick, it always cheered me up. Seeing my reflection in the mirror wearing a very pretty dress made me feel like a princess. Yes, i said it. I felt like a princess every time. Size 2 Betsey dresses fit me perfectly, as if they were made just for me. If i had the money, I would've bought the entire store. The last day i visited the store, the store manager Jenny told me that she's putting a big collage together and that I can send my pictures...which i did. It saddens me to see Betsey Johnson going out of business. I still can't believe it. I wanted my daughter to have that beautiful experience I used to have going into the Betsey stores. I've always thought I'd go there to pick up my daughter's prom dress...
Oh well, I will continue to rock my old Betsey dresses... and give them to my daughter.
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