Planning a Girls' Weekend in Fort Collins? Make a Private Styling Party the Highlight

Some of my favorite evenings in the shop are when a group of friends has the whole store to themselves. The doors are closed, the bubbly is poured, and everyone is trying things on and cheering each other on. Fort Collins is such a fun place to visit, and more and more of the women I see are here for a girls' weekend, a birthday trip or a getaway with their best friends.

If you're putting together a plan for your visit, here's how I'd build a girls' weekend around Old Town, with a private styling party as the night everyone remembers.

Why Old Town Fort Collins Works So Well for a Girls' Weekend

Old Town is walkable, charming and full of things to do within a few blocks. You can stay downtown, park the car and spend the whole weekend on foot. Historic buildings, local shops, coffee, patios and live music are all close together, and the foothills are just a short drive west when you want some fresh air.

Style Curated sits right on Old Town Square, at 1 Old Town Square, Suite 104. We opened in Berthoud in 2021 and moved to Old Town Fort Collins in 2023, and I've loved welcoming visitors here ever since.

The Highlight: A Private After-Hours Styling Party

For groups of three or more, my favorite recommendation is a private after-hours styling party. It's the most fun and inclusive way to shop together:

• The store is all yours. After hours, your group has Style Curated to yourselves, with no crowds and no rushing.
• Wine or champagne. Pour a glass, settle in and make an evening of it.
• Shop together, with a stylist on hand. Everyone shops at her own pace, and I'm there to give styling guidance, help with sizing and put outfits together, so each of you leaves with pieces that feel like you.

It works for every kind of group, whether that's a birthday, a bachelorette weekend, a reunion with college friends or a "we just needed a weekend" trip. No one has to sit on the sidelines, and it tends to be the part of the trip people talk about afterward.

To plan your party, reach out ahead of your trip. Call us at (970) 286-0997 or send a note through our contact page, and tell me a little about your group and your dates.

Coming Solo or as a Pair? Book a Personal Styling Session

If it's just you, or you and one friend, a one-on-one personal styling session is the way to go:

• Reach out a few weeks before your trip so we can get you scheduled.
• Start with a free discovery call. We'll talk about your style, your sizes and what you're looking for.
• Arrive to a room that's ready. Before you get here, I pull pieces in your sizes and put together suggested outfits, including accessories and footwear.

You can read more on my personal styling page.

A Simple Plan for Your Weekend

Every group is different, but here's an easy shape for a weekend in Fort Collins:

Friday: Settle in downtown. Check in to a hotel close to Old Town, like The Elizabeth Hotel or The Armstrong Hotel, or a cozy B&B like the Edwards House. Take an evening stroll around Old Town Square and find a patio for dinner.

Saturday: Explore, then party. Start with coffee and wander the shops around the square. Fort Collins is known for its craft breweries: CooperSmith's is right on Old Town Square, and New Belgium and Odell Brewing are a short walk or bike ride away. Then head to your private styling party, and wear something new to dinner.

Sunday: Get outside. Drive out to Horsetooth Reservoir or Horsetooth Mountain Open Space for a hike or the views, then come back to Old Town for brunch before you head home.

For more ideas for the shopping part of your trip, see A Perfect Shopping Day in Old Town Fort Collins.

A Few Practical Tips

• Reach out early. Getting in touch a few weeks before your trip gives us the best chance to plan around your dates.
• Bring your pup. We're a dog-friendly store, so your four-legged travel buddy is welcome.
• Gifting a friend? We accept the Downtown Fort Collins gift card, which makes a great birthday or bachelorette treat.
• Shop what you love while you're here. We bring in limited quantities of each style and don't hold items, so if something feels like you, it's best to take it home that day.

Store hours: Monday 12–5, Tuesday–Thursday 11–5, Friday–Saturday 11–6, Sunday 12–5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best thing to do at Style Curated for a girls' weekend? For groups of three or more, I recommend a private after-hours styling party. Your group has the store to yourselves with wine or champagne, you shop together, and I'm there to give styling guidance.

How do I book a private styling party? Reach out ahead of your trip by calling (970) 286-0997 or through our contact page, and tell me about your group and dates.

What if I'm visiting on my own or with one friend? Book a one-on-one personal styling session. Start with a free discovery call, and I'll set up your fitting room in your sizes with outfits pulled, including accessories and footwear.

Is the discovery call free? Yes, the discovery call is always free. You can book it here.

Where is Style Curated? We're right on Old Town Square, at 1 Old Town Square, Suite 104, Fort Collins, CO 80524.

Can I bring my dog? Absolutely. We're dog-friendly.

Plan Your Visit

If a girls' weekend in Fort Collins is on your calendar, I'd love to host you. Call (970) 286-0997 or reach out through our contact page to plan your private styling party. Coming solo or as a pair? Book your free discovery call instead.

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See you in Old Town, Jenna McEnaney Owner, Style Curated