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Traditional Woman Designs Her Own Edge

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Hot combs, beauty salons, and pretty dresses, these are words that have long been culturally connected to Easter, especially for little girls and women alike.

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12 months ago

April 17, 2025

Denielle Miller

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Hot combs, beauty salons, and pretty dresses, these are words that have long been culturally connected to Easter, especially for little girls and women alike.

For generations, women have been groomed to put in extra effort to look their best for the holiday. But over the decades, fashion has evolved.

Sheanda Johnson – CEO & Founder, Polkadotz Boutique says
“They do have a lot of styles coming back, I would say from the 60s and 80s.”

Indeed, those styles Sheanda Johnson refers to are making a comeback, but with a modern twist. On her boutique’s website alone, shoppers can find a variety of chic outfits that blend traditional fashion with a bold, edgy flair.

In past years, Easter wardrobes were typically filled with soft shades like yellow, pink, and lilac. However, this year’s trends reflect a shift in color preference.

According to Johnson“Believe it or not, nude, nude is soft. You can do that not just for Easter, but all through the year. And then we have baby blue.”

Easter shopping is a tradition many women can relate to. From lace socks and slips for little girls to stockings and Spanx for women, the custom of dressing up is deeply rooted. But even that has seen some modern-day adjustments, largely depending on the quality and style of clothing.

Sheanda Johnson – CEO & Founder, Polkadotz Boutique
“Most of my pieces, I don’t wear garments. And so, I’m not perfect, but hey, I can wear it, you can wear it too. And if you do feel comfortable, I wouldn’t say just take it away completely, but if you do feel comfortable wearing it , hey, by all means.”

Both Sheanda and I agree: fashion is a trend, but style is personal. She encourages women to explore different garments in order to discover their unique fashion identity. After all, as the saying goes, “Style is a way of saying who you are without having to speak.”

Sheanda Johnson – CEO & Founder, Polkadotz Boutique
“We have to learn to be more confident in who we are as a nation and as individuals. That confidence comes from within, I would say. And I encourage young ladies, you know, we have social media, we follow a lot of people that we want to be like, or we want to look like. But love who you are.”

In a world where trends may come and go, embracing who you are, with confidence and flair, never goes out of style.