April 6th ~ Fly Day...win a pair of Fly!
April 7th ~ Daffodil Fashion Show (Nanaimo)...we've got tickets!
April 11th ~ Sympli Fashion/Trunk Show (in-store)
April 13th ~ Knox Fashion Show (Parksville)...we've got tickets!
April 20th ~ Easter long weekend...in store surprises
May 2nd ~ Joseph Ribkoff Fashion/Trunk Show (in store)
Busy times but always so much fun!
Close To You is over 4200 SF of gorgeous fashions, lingerie, and footwear, located in beautiful Parksville, BC. It started as a tiny 700 SF lingerie store specializing in bra fitting, to now, 26 years later, being a complete women’s store – dressing women from head to toe, each department essentially being a store unto itself. It is a destination store for locals and tourists alike.
Our collections include (but not limited to!):
Fashion: Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman, Sympli, FDJ, Tommy Bahama, Neon Buddha, Up!, JS Boutique, Cut Loose, Pure, Papa Fashions, Chalet, Ezze Wear, and Nygard.
Lingerie/Nightwear: Felina, Simone Perle, Empreinte, Lise Charmel, Prima Donna, Chantelle, Wacoal, Freya, Elomi, Goddess, Spanx, Hanky Panky, Saxx, Kayanna, Fleur’t, Amoena, and Diamond Tea.
Footwear: Fly London, Bernie Mev, Emu, UTV, Vionic, Mephisto, Arcopedico, Cougar, Bzees, Prophecy, and Wanda Panda.
Women of all ages and sizes should feel amazing about themselves, confident, beautiful, and comfortable in the clothes they wear. And we believe that every person’s unique style should be honored, whether you like fun and funky or prefer a more conservative, structured look or anything in between. We want to help outfit you in what makes you feel truly you – the beautiful soul you are, inside and out.
We provide our clients with the latest fashions that are both current and sophisticated, as well as the time-honored, classic pieces never to be without. Being a beach/resort town, we of course also have beautiful casual fashions and footwear for that relaxed evening out or walk on the beach.
Our team provides fashion and fit expertise in a fun, inviting atmosphere where you can be outfitted from head to toe. Our goal is for you to enjoy yourself, browse what we have to offer, get expert help in choosing the perfect fashions for you, and leave your visit with us looking and feeling your very best.
It’s been a long winter, with colder than average temperatures and record snowfalls in February. Have no fear, spring is almost here. When the calendar shows March, we all think spring, so we invite you to stop by our store for a guaranteed breath of spring, inhaling the spring fashions that have already arrived and a dose of anticipation for more to come. Our wonderful designers never fail us with new [...]
Fashion statistic experts have often asked the general public “What makes the outfit pop? What gives it that ‘WOW’ impact? Through the ages, from Dynasties to Queens, the answer remains the same “It’s always in the accessories and jewelry is ranked as number one”. Accessories like scarves, purses, and shoes help complete the full circle view of a divine outfit, but behold the necklace – it will be the first to be noticed. [...]
CONGRATULATIONS to our two new stars, DONNA and ANNIE, who traveled to Vancouver to complete comprehensive classroom instruction and hands-on experience to become professional fitters of Amoena post breast surgery products. Close to You is not only a highly rated fashion store, but we also specialize in lingerie and bras. For those of you who don’t know, Sandy Herle, [...]
