Our Story

Bringing West Coast Style to Westport

Los Angeles-born owner Kitt Shapiro believes it's never too late to start something new. At 57, she pursued her love of fashion and small business and bought her favorite local boutique — WEST, in Westport, Connecticut.

Combining a bit of East Coast edge with a casual West Coast flare, WEST highlights established California designers alongside inspired brands from around the world — many of them female-owned.

We Make Getting Dressed Fun!

“It's never too late to start something new.”

Come in to WEST and feel Kitt's passion for shopping local and supporting women-owned businesses. You'll leave with a smile on your face — and probably a great pair of jeans.

— Kitt Shapiro, Owner

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Shop Local

A real brick-and-mortar boutique at 117 Post Rd E, Westport — defined by Kitt's unique personality not just another storefront online.

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Women-Owned

Owned and run by Kitt Shapiro, and curated with pieces from designers who are women-owned themselves — women supporting women.

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AGE IS JUST A NUMBER

We believe getting dressed shouldn't be defined by age. We don't believe in rules. We embrace who we are and where we are in our lives.

Book cover showing a black-and-white photograph of Eartha Kitt holding a baby, with the title "Eartha & Kitt A Daughter's Love Story In Black & White" written above in purple font. This heartfelt daughter's tribute by authors Kitt Shapiro and Patricia Weiss Levy is named at the bottom, published under the brand Simon & Schuster.

From Kitt's Bookshelf

Read more of Kitt's story

Kitt's own memoir, Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story In Black & White, tells the story of life with her legendary mother, Eartha Kitt — available now at WEST.

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117 Post Rd E, Westport, CT

Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm · 203-557-4157

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