The latest fashion in coats for the winter of 1956-57 is modeled at Oakes Apparel. Oakes Apparel sold upscale fashion for women and was owned by Jay A. Grenley. The store was located in the historic Harry Ball block, built in 1890 and now demolished. The low clutter floor plan gives the feel of an elegant salon. The coat is an A lined tweed with a cowl collar. The collar and panels in the coat are of a contrasting color.

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The exterior of Oakes Apparel at 921 Broadway. Oakes Apparel sold upscale fashion for women and was owned by Jay A. Grenley. The store was located in the historic Harry Ball block, built in 1890 and now demolished. The name as printed on the building is the Betchard Building. Oakes shares this location with Friedlander's Jewelers at 919 Broadway.

Oakes Apparel (Tacoma); Coats; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;

A saleswoman solicitously shows the lining of a winter coat to a customer at Oakes Apparel. The store is decorated like a fine salon, with uncluttered racks and an open floor plan. Price tags dangle from the sleeves of garments. Oakes Apparel sold upscale fashion for women and was owned by Jay A. Grenley. The store was located in the historic Harry Ball block, built in 1890 and now demolished.

Oakes Apparel (Tacoma); Coats; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1950-1960; Clothing stores--Tacoma--1950-1960;