Mara + Stone is redefining style for mature women

“From my own experience, there seemed to be a handful of high-end boutiques in the area, lots of majors (chain stores), and quite a few of them are geared towards the younger market,” Mrs Gunn said.

“Where were the women my age and older shopping for their clothing?”

This observation led to the creation of Mara + Stone.

The name reflects Mrs Gunn's Maltese heritage, with 'mara' meaning 'woman' in Maltese, and ‘stone’ symbolising strong women.

“We are a team of very experienced fashion retailers who go above and beyond the normal standard of customer service expectations,” Mrs Gunn said.

“From greeting every customer in-store to styling for an occasion or to refresh your wardrobe, we offer it all.”

The store stocks everything from jeans and casual coordinates to formal after-five wear.

“I love how a nice outfit makes you feel,” Mrs Gunn said.

“What we do from the get-go is to assess your body type and colour scheme without you even realising, so by the time you make it to the fitting rooms, we're helping you to make great outfit choices.”

Here is a sample of the summer range, available now in store at Mara + Stone at 127 Hare St, Echuca, open Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.

Follow them on Instagram @mara.and.stone.