This year, Fashion United is proud to celebrate two milestone anniversaries: 50 years in Ottawa and 20 years in Westboro. Owned and operated by sisters Tamara Stepchuk-Forrest and Olenka Stepchuk, our boutique builds on a half-century family legacy founded in 1977 by our mother, Lydia. After attending design school in New York, she launched the business, and it is her incredible drive, impeccable taste, and unmatched work ethic that laid the foundation for our success today. She taught us everything we know about the industry, giving us the tools to build Fashion United into Ottawa’s premier women’s designer clothing store.

We travel globally to scout the finest brands, using our lifetime of buying expertise and elevated taste to bring the most beautiful collections directly to you. From chic everyday casuals and polished workwear to effortless travel pieces, cocktail dresses, and wedding attire, we have something exceptional for every woman and every occasion.

As fashion and wardrobing experts, we love showing you how to bring it all together. For over a decade, Olenka has been sharing her best outfit-building and styling tips through her videos, something our customers LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Our reach extends far beyond our Westboro location, with women across Canada relying on our top-tier selections, exceptional buying, and personalized wardrobing services. Fashion is a way to express who you are, celebrate life’s moments, and feel fabulous—and bringing that joy to our clients is what we do best.