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Dress to impress: Top Toronto independent dress boutiques

It started off as a menswear store and switched genders in 1972 when it adopted its current name. Since then, there’s been a growing focus on women’s fashions, ranging from professional wardrobes to active and leisurewear. Canadian designers provide most of the clothing, although there’s a sampling of international designers as well. Once you’ve picked out the perfect dress, load up on accessories, many of which are store exclusives.