Dear Wonderful Customer:

The only thing that could make shopping at Dina Porter even better is a store wide sale! We all know how tough it is out there for everyone, and so you're invited to our special sale.

All clothing in the store is 25% off, and Eileen Fisher is 10% off. That means all clothing in stock - Fall and Winter goodies that you won't be able to resist at these prices.

We still receive shipments, and these go right on the floor for you to have at the discount.  Who knows how long it will last? No one knows. I will just wake up one morning and decide it is over, and that's it.  

Call us at 929.4449 if you want to check if the sale is still going on. Please remember that we cannot order items for you during this sale; it includes our huge stock on the floor. 

Please remember that only clothing is on sale - no accessories are included (jewelry, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, stoles, etc., are accessories, and not on sale). 

Holiday hours:  We are open until 9:00 through December 23rd.  Please remember that our Sunday hours remain the same during the holidays:  1:00 - 6:00.  Then we go back to our regular hours after Christmas (10-7 Mon-Sat, and 1-6 on Sundays). 

As the weather has turned cool, Fall/Winter is alive and well at Dina Porter. We are chock-a-block full of goodies. They run the gamut from casual to Mother of the Bride, so you will have a tough time getting through the store in a short time. Many new lines including accessories (how about cashmere gloves without fingertips for you texting fans) so this is your one-stop-shop!

Our wonderful Eileen Fisher Fall clothing arrives monthly. We know you love color ( think cranberry, cinnebar, and magenta, blueberry, and African Violet, as well as earthtones), and that's what we order from Eileen.  Partner lots of her tops and sweaters with her pants or pants from other vendors, and you'll be ready to enjoy everyday events and dressy occasions. 

Wait until you see all the tops, sweaters, and jackets that have arrived.  Our printed tees are priced to sell at  $46.95 and $49.95.  They have fantastic prints on them; some are from famous impressionist paintings, some are  whimisical (think chocolate, butterflies, etc.) and others are just plain lovely.

We see these over Not Your Daughter's Jeans or other solid pants. You won't be able to resist buying just one top at these prices. Some are all cotton; others are poly cotton. All go in the washer, lay flat to dry.

Most of us own many pairs of either black or brown pants,depending on your coloration. We think of them as basics, and more like underpinnings than statement pieces.

That allows us to spotlight what we wear on the top. Instead of having to focus on an outfit, it allows us to feature a great sweater or indoor jacket to be the focal point.  The incoming sweaters and jackets that have arrived will "knock your socks off".  Please spend a little time on our Casual and Career section to see many of the new goodies. 

What do our customers think? They tell us that we have an unbelievable selection in all sizes, colors, shapes, and fabrics. For those who can't wear wool, try our attractive cotton, cotton blend, and silk sweaters. Of course, we have lots of wool (including merino) for those who are comfy wearing it. 

New looks in jackets abound. Need to perk up a good, reliable black dress? We have style after style for you. Many can be worn both for dressy and casual occasions. Look on our web site under career/casual section to get more of an idea of our offering. 

I have to brag about the fabulous staff at Dina Porter. They are totally in charge of the windows, mannequins, and all the displays in the store. Customers are always complimenting me on how great the store look, but all the credit goes to my wonderful staff.

When I do the buying, I try to order for the entire season. Due to the economy, most of our vendors are doing strictly "cut to order". That means what is I have in stock is all that I can get from these vendors for the season. They just aren't backing up their inventory. You will often see a sign on several of the racks saying that we have additional sizes in the back office. So, if you don't see your size, please ask one of our staff to look for it. 

Many of you have told me that you have to be careful about your buying due to the economy. Well, I spent a great percentage of my time during market week searching out well-made clothing with a lower price tag.

I bought about 10 new lines that fill the bill. Result: new clothing and accessories that aren't faddish, that you will be comfotable wearing, and that you will wear over and over for years to come. So, visit us for a tremendous selection of all price ranges and styles. You ask, we listen!

Attention Mary Frances fans. We have a stunning collection of her fabulous handmade handbags. Some have themes such as owls, horses, martinis, butterflies, bees, etc. Others are just plain beautiful. Embellished with all kinds of items, they are designed differently on the back than on the front. So depending on your mood and your event, show off the artistic side. For quieter times, turn it around for a more look. A new order just arrived, so come in and check it out.  Either way, Mary Frances makes your outfit into a red carpet occasion! 

Our terrific staff has magical powers to know how to accessorize everything in the store. When you try on a jacket, they will show you how to make it last from AM to PM. They'll pop it with some fun jewelry, or add a scarf to make it perfect for daytime use. And our "magicians" won't even charge you an entrance fee!   :)

What's new? Dresses in all lengths, styles, and fabrications. Many of them are knee length for both daytime and evening wear. We have some plain "crinkle" ones that have matching jackets, and are calf length. Perfect for travel as well as just going out for dinner. And, of course, our selection of after-5 dresses is perfect for MOB or special occasion.  

We have the basics in pants for Fall. Our pants' styles reflect the different preferences of our customers. Look for the dressier ones in a palazzo width, and many that travel to perfection. 

Not Your Daughter's Jeans has arrived in Fall colors and styles.  You'll see them both in lots of denim shades, plus black, charcoal and chocolate in sueded fabrication. We have slim, straight, and boot cut to offer. One thing you won't see - pants that stop at the hip. These are designed for real women, not 20 year old models. No muffin tops revealed here, ladies! Lots of styles in petite, also - from 2P-16P.

I'm not a name dropper, but lots of you call to see if we carry some of your favorite lines. There are really too many to list all of them (we carry about 150 lines!), but you might be a fan of: Linda Lundstrom, Joan Vass, Frank Lyman, Angel Knits, Curio, Habitat, Ursula, Taylor Brooke, Mycra Pac, URU or many more. Almost all of our jewelry is handmade in the USA as are most of our scarves and handbags.  All are limited editions that you won't find in department stores.

Speaking of Mycra Pac, we just received another shipment. We love their outerware. Mycra Pac offers year-round jackets and coats for any kind of weather. Colors are both vibrant and subtle, and most of them are reversible.  Best of all, they seem to last forever. We have lots of styles and colors, and can often order something for you if we are out of your size. 

Several of our big shirt lines arrived, and if you collect them, you're in for a treat. All kinds of styles, patterns, and colors are available. Hate ironing? Our no-iron all cotton blouses have been a real hit, and are available in long, 3/4, and short sleeves. Some are fitted while others are straight-lined.

Customers love owning a solid color dressy blouse, and use it for lots of occasions. Versatile: you betcha! Partner it with jeans for a more casual party, or silk pants or skirt for dressier functions. Top it or pop it with some funky jewelry, make it elegant with your "real McCoy" pearls or other stones, or dress it down with a great scarf.  Now, how can you live without one? And you know we'll help you find the perfect one for your lifestyle.  

Of course, we are also known for our sweaters, and Fall is no exception. As usual, we'll have a wide array of color, patterns, styles, and designs. In addition to styles by Eileen Fisher, many of our sweater lines are limited edition. Come by soon for the very best choice.

If you haven't tried using a dressy sweater over silk pants, you're missing out on a great look. This paring  is perfect for those evenings when the invitation says dressy casual or cocktail attire. We know how casual our Triangle is;  partner these lightweight, stunning sweaters with a dressy bottom, and you're good to go!  We have an ample stock of black dressy pants (narrow and wide leg) for your "gussied-up" events.

You know how we love to sell travel wear. This season is no exception. We offer easy care clothing in solids and patterns in many textures and fabrications. Our staff will help you choose mix and match items so your packing is kept to a minimum. Pop it in the sink at night, swirl, rinse, shake, and you'll be good to go in the morning!

Consider URU, always one of our best travel lines. New shipments just arrived. For URU fans, we offer many of them as sets; however we have plenty of items for those of you who want just a top or a bottom. We are doing this since each shipment is custom dyed just for us, and you'll want to make certain that you have the same dye lot on both pieces of your set.  Otherwise, the tops are great as "big shirts" or even jackets if there is a little breeze. 

Again, when traveling, consider adding a few new tops to your travel clothes. Partner those with your basic black or white, or khaki pants, and save space and weight in your suitcase. Just add a jacket, scarf or jewelry and wear it out in the evening, too. Packing a few of these "core" pieces will save you time and trouble.

A customer complimented us on the wide variety of  tees and shells that we offer. They're regarded as a staple and a simple way to change the flavor of an outfit.  Consider changing a top from a solid to a print, or from black or white to a brighter color. By just varying your tops, you can easily change the look of your wardrobe. We offer them inn shells,   3/4, and full length sleeves in missy, petite and plus.

Last but not least, we cater to Mother of the Bride.   These dresses and outfits are second to none…unless you want baubles, bangles, and beads. Our vendors love designing sensuous, drapey outfits in many price ranges, so you can find something within your budget...no problem. Many of you have requested short  cocktail dresses, and voila - they're here. Lots of party dresses from which to choose,  whether knee, calf, or floor length. And, we always maintain a large collection of black cocktail dresses for special occasions.

Always in stock: a marvelous selection of Lee Andersen, and you will have a hard time choosing which outfit to wear.  (Of course, there's always rehearsal dinner attire!) Lee's clothing is designed to be worn as an item or a part of a set.  You'll see dresses, jackets, kimonos, stoles, pants,  tops, and skirts which all coordinate with each other. 

Lee Andersen is one of the few lines that is a great special order line. We can order just the size you need for the top as well as the bottom. Her work is available in missy and plus sizes up to 3X.  Don't wait until the last minute; it takes time to create these masterpieces!

About half of our 3000 square feet store is devoted to being "all gussied up", so you know we will have lots of choices for you.

Most of you know we can take photos of you wearing an outfit and email them to someone else.  And, for those of you who see us on the web and don't live in the area, we are happy to send you photos of anything you are interested in seeing before we ship them to you.

Again, for someone who hasn't been to our store: Dina Porter offers missy, petite, and plus sizes, and we carry over 150 lines.  Very few customers who are actively searching will leave empty handed.  And many of our regular sizes with 3/4 sleeves and crop bottoms will fit our petites to a tee, so please look beyond the petite racks.   Some of our plus sizes are exclusive, and won't be found in the missy or petite sizes.  We are here for all of you! 

Many of our lines are strictly a limited edition; when they’re gone, they’re gone. In this economy, we are finding that vendors are not backing up inventory. A few lines will still do custom orders in your size and color; deliveries can be as soon as 2 weeks or as long as 12 weeks, so don’t procrastinate. 

Many of our accessories are juried and are limited editions or one-of-a-kind. Our jewelry is quite unique and our staff loves to show it off. Same with the scarves, hats, belts, and handbags. Take a peek at some of them on the accessories page of this site.

Most of all, we have the greatest staff to help you. They know when you want space to browse, or when you want their input. We laugh and kid with our customers; having fun is half the scenario when you shop at Dina Porter. Our staff works hard to create a wonderful, fun-filled atmosphere and surround you with terrific merchandise and display.

Our staff knows how to finish an outfit with a wide range of accessories, and you’ll leave the store knowing your search is over! They take great pride in representing Dina Porter. Honest, helpful, and creative are just some of the words I would use to describe our staff. So give them a pat on the back when you are in the store, as I couldn’t do it without them.

Hope to see you soon. We want to be your store!

Susan