A small sky-blue boutique with a pitched roof and double doors adorned with pink bows opens the path to a dream. Inside, young women from Tucson find much more than dresses; they discover an opportunity to feel like storybook princesses on their graduation day. This is Cinderella’s Closet, a space that, beyond fashion, offers a refuge of lace, sequins, tulle and hope.
“The name reflects the magical experience that the boutique provides to every student who walks through its doors,” Amairani Garcia, development director of The Junior League of Tucson, told Arizona Luminaria.
For her, the experience is similar to the magical moment when Cinderella’s simple dress transforms into a dazzling outfit. “This space allows teenagers to experience a similar transformation, both in their appearance and their feelings.”…