Karen Shanks opened Frocks, selling dresses for special occasions, sizes 6-22, in the High Street of Thrapston in March. Since leaving the RAF, Karen has worked in the City running businesses for others, but it has always been her dream to set up for herself; the opening of Frocks has turned that dream into reality. Karen and her husband have lived in Thrapston for nearly nine years and love living near the river with their three dogs, two pigs and two goats.

So why Frocks? They say that if you’re going to start a business you need to look at where your passion lies and for Karen that passion is dresses… and shoes! Karen loves the glamour of a black tie event, a wedding or the races - any excuse to dress up and feel glamorous and feminine. Frocks stocks a selection of ready-made dresses sourced by Karen, evening dresses from Dynasty as well as dresses specially made for them. You will fi nd a dress for any occasion: prom, cruise, wedding (guest or mother of the bride), ball or cocktail party. Proms have taken off massively in the region and there are numerous other events happening locally too, such as Young Farmers and rugby clubs holding black tie events on a regular basis.

The recent revival of ‘The Great Gatsby’ has also put the emphasis on glamour. In the quaint cellar of Frocks you will fi nd a lovely selection of accessories to match your dress including clutch bags, hats & fascinators, shawls, scarves and unique and individual jewellery, from brands such as Lemonade, Hazel Atkinson, Batucada and Jewels by Design.

Frocks is open Thursdays from 9.30am to 7pm, and Friday & Saturdays from 9.30 to 5.30pm

66 High Street,
Thrapston, NN14 4JH
Tel: 01832 733100
www.frocks.co.uk

 

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