Also called: Bridal Boutique Owner
Owns a boutique that sells wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses.
She runs back-to-back appointments with brides and their families, orders gowns from designers, and checks on alterations in the back room.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 4 years after high school. No formal path; retail experience and capital.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught, 4-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration.
Growing about average.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Online gown sales and virtual try-ons pull some shoppers away; in-person fittings keep boutiques alive.
Classes: Business, Fashion/Apparel CTE, Accounting.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1021.
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