Design / St. Louis pet boutique Lola & Penelope’s will up your dog’s wardrobe with rompers, cocktail gowns, and overalls

St. Louis pet boutique Lola & Penelope’s will up your dog’s wardrobe with rompers, cocktail gowns, and overalls

Even four-legged fashionistas want to be best dressed. This St. Louis shop can help.
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“It’s definitely the well-groomed, well-cared-for dogs that are getting dressed up,” says Erin Meskill of Lola & Penelope’s, a pet boutique with locations in Clayton and Town and Country. Doting owners see clothing as a means of showcasing a dog’s personality. Here, 4-year-old Sammy wears a cotton-and-tulle ensemble by Luna Blue. Its perfume bottle motif is a nod to the epitome of Parisian fashion, the House of Chewnel…uh, Chanel. According to pet fashion followers, designers are shifting away from purely aesthetic garments to looks that are both functional and fashionable. As the weather in St. Louis begins to cool, Sammy might accessorize her evening attire with a cozy top layer or a pretty pink bow. $46.99.