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Sophy Curson

Discerning Shoppers’ Favorite Philadelphia Boutique for Almost 90 Years!

Discerning women of style expect something special when on the hunt for fashion designer collections.  Philadelphia is a town of fashion-forward women, and when they’re searching for premier designer collections in cocktail and evening wear, jewelry and other accessories, they turn to Sophy Curson. They are drawn by our sensitive approach to customer service and our memorable shopping experiences. Approaching and helping a customer is not just a skill, but an artistry. To assist her in finding exactly what she wants, that is a science mixed a little bit of magic

Within that artistry is the ability to offer service that is helpful without being intrusive. Finding the right outfit for that perfect occasion is a very personal experience, and we at Sophy Curson have a mission to guide customers, not pitch them.  Our sales associates engage with our customers, presenting suggestions from our fashion designer collections to aid in finding merchandise that both reflects current women’s fashion trends as well as reaching beyond to arrive at personal expressions of individual style.  When shopping for women’s designer collections, Sophy Curson’s customers can expect excellence; we aim to exceed the highest of expectations.

For almost 90 years, Sophy Curson has dedicated personal service and attention to detail as our promise to you.  In addition to exquisitely furnished, private dressing rooms, we offer:

Parking and Public Transit

Sophy Curson is located at 122 South 19th Street, Philadelphia PA 19103, at the corner of Sansom and 19th Streets, in Rittenhouse Square.  We are accessible by public transportation or by car.  Buses service streets throughout the area and we are just a short walk from Suburban Station, accessible via Septa’s Subway Lines and Regional Rail. For those who prefer to drive, metered street parking is available, and the store is a short walk from a few parking garages.

On-premises expert alterations

Even the finest garment likely requires some alteration to achieve the perfect, custom fit.  Sophy Curson’s expert tailoring professionals ensure a precise and stylish fit, every time.  Our in-house alterations team provides convenient and efficient fittings, whether it’s for your wedding gown, a new cocktail dress or a pants suit for the office. Our work is transformative, providing the finishing touch that makes an ensemble truly yours.

Designer special orders

As a fine women’s fashion boutique, we do the utmost for our customers. We feature ready-to-wear in sizes 2 – 18, but if we do not have what you need in stock, you can rely on us to do everything in our power to get it.  Our international network of resources and our close, personal relationships with designers ensures that your special order requests are given top priority.  In addition, several of our trunk shows include made-to-measure options, wherein styles can be customized to your taste and produced in any size.

Sporting Beautiful Dresses, Perfect Summer Pants, and Gorgeous Tops

Beer Here!

Philadelphia has been known as a “beer town” for a few centuries, but recently has gained accolades for becoming a craft-brewing mecca. One fantastic benefit that has accompanied our love for craft-brewing and craft beer consumption is the sudden emergence of the city’s multitude of beer gardens. The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection seems to have fallen hard for the beer garden. In the past two years we have gone from a city with a few alfresco refreshment stations to a metropolis containing more than twenty beer gardens within the City of Philadelphia, and a few more on the way later this summer.

So the million dollar question is, of course: what to wear when sidling up beside the bar or at a picnic table in an urban oasis serving freshly brewed suds? The answer is simple: wear something cool. We’re seeing pretty, light fabrics in both dresses and pants and skirts, as well as colorful lightweight tops. Most guys are leaving the ties and jackets in the office, and many of the ladies are swapping out their heels for flats, but we’re seeing wedges, sandals and even sneakers on the rustic patios and gravel beds beneath the city’s swankiest new watering holes.

“Wearing lighter clothes is critical to enjoying any outdoor space during Philly’s hot and humid summers,” noted Sophy Curson’s David Schwartz. “Nobody wants to be outside sweating. The key is to find a lightweight dress or pants and tops that makes you feel beautiful and are fashion forward. There’s nothing like making an entrance into a happening scene after work with a boatload of confidence and swagger.”

Obviously, you’ll want to choose your apparel based on how hot the temperature and humidity are, and factor in whether you’re meeting friends or a date. “If you’re hanging out with friends, you might go a little more casual, and if you’re meeting a date, you might want to ratchet things up a bit,” quipped Schwartz. No matter how dressy you choose to go, remember to always bring an umbrella, as Philadelphians know that summer showers can pop up faster than these swanky beer gardens, and nothing can ruin your day more than getting caught in a drenching downpour.

Checkout Philadelphia Magazine’s handy list of beer gardens to determine which venue is best for you when you decide to imbibe.

Photo By Martin Falbisoner (Own work)