Never did I imagine 25 years ago when Ethel Sexton and I opened that the little shop on Berkshire, that Clothes Circuit would become the vibrant and expansive business it is today.

Whereas, in 1983 Dallas women were barely acquainted with resale. Today it is a viable alternative for wardrobe building amongst people of all circumstances.

Women who work here have stayed�accumulating 152 years of experience at the Clothes Circuit. I am happy to note that Jan Gatewood and Annette Boots, twins who shopped in that first little store are now full time staff members. Adelaide Elliott who, as a customer, helped us move down the block one evening in 1988 has worked here ever since and is our Sales Manager.

But, the core has been our consignors. You have trusted us with your fashion pieces. They are what make this such an interesting adventurous place to shop.

Thank you for making these 25 years possible.

Irene

John Green of The Dallas Times Herald drew this graphic for an article about us in 1983. We thought it captured the essence of the novelty resale was then.

25 years later�..

Our postman tells us we are the busiest store in Preston Center. We attract shoppers from Abilene to Amsterdam with our website and travel publication ads. Nearly 20% of sales are from designer and fine jewelry�David Yurman, John Hardy, Konstantino Kieselstein-Cord. Our terrific staff has accumulated an average of 9 years of experience at Clothes Circuit.

Irene Mylan

Founder & Owner

California native Irene Mylan arrived in Dallas in 1983 with her law professor husband, two young daughters, and a degree from Stanford University. Ever active and entrepreneurial, she stepped off the academic path and entered familiar territory--upscale resale. Her passion for the business grew out of her youth when her mother dressed Irene and her sisters in fine resale style, stretching their clothing budget while filling their closets with wonderful things. "I think of resale as recycling at its highest level," environmentalist Irene adds.

Finding a storefront near her University Park home, Irene set up shop and gradually staffed it with women who knew fashion retail inside and out. She credits her colleagues as keys to the store's success as they take special care to assist customers in apparel selection. Too, Clothes Circuit is a relaxed, fun place where women can enjoy finding unexpected fashion treasures and adding new pizzazz to their wardrobes

Around the store, you'll also find signs of Clothes Circuit's long history. Fashion drawings done in 1933--when Irene's mother-in-law, Julia Mylan, was an art student at New York's famed Pratt Institute--hang in tribute to her 24 years as a driving force in the store's success.