Welcome to Kathy's Dress Shop. We are located at  2015  Main  Street, Suite B, in Julian, California.  Julian is San Diego's historic gold mining town that's up in the mountains and famous for its apple orchards and apple pie. Our shop is downtown in the historic district (next to Falcon Gallery) and offers ladies fine fashions, jewelry, accessories, bath & body items, and unique gifts. We also have a bench out front in a delightful garden setting for those who want to sit, relax, and breathe in Julian's beautiful mountain air while shopping. For your added convenience, we have parking behind our store.

Ladies Fashions: Ladies Fashions: Ranging from fun and casual to fine and specialty, we offer a fabulous selection of ladies clothing and fashions for all seasons including separates, shirts, dresses, skirts, pant suits, sweaters, and more. Some of our favorite designer lines that we carry include 'Anna Konya Skirts & Ponchos' and 'Tianello Tencel Casual & Sportswear'. The Tianello clothing line is made of wonderful Tencel fabric that is comfortable and great for travel.  We also have a great selection of Indira dresses, Sarah Arizona skirts and sweaters, French Dressing jeans and casual wear, Tummy Tuck and Jag Jeans. While you are in our store, don’t forget to check out our discount and sales rack – all items on the rack are always $20!
Click here to see our fashion show!

Jewelry: Gemstone necklaces and glittering bracelets, dazzling rings and colorful pins and broaches - we offer a superb selection of jewelry pieces to accent your outfit, or simply lift your spirits. Some of the more popular jewelry designers we carry include 'Sweet Romance' ladies fine vintage designer jewelry; ‘Anne Koplik’ vintage inspired jewelry; and 'Marta Howell's' beautiful Mother of Pearl earrings, pendants and necklaces.

Hats, Bags and Accessories: In all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors and textures - we feature a fantastic variety of ladies fashion and clothing accessories including hand bags and purses such as Hobo leather purses and Mary Francis Handbags, hats for all occasions, reading and sun glasses, and scarves.


Unique Gifts: Whether you are treating yourself, a friend or loved one. Ranging from delightful whimsical clocks by Allen’s Design to Victorian gifts, jewelry and accessories; we offer a wonderful selection of ladies gifts and gift cards that suit most ages, personalities and occasions. We also carry a lovely selection of bath & body products to soothe and rejuvenate your skin including Ahava Hand Cream and Body Lotion.

Radio Interview – Diane Verdugo was a featured guest on our online radio show, ‘Champagne Sundays’. The show was a special ‘Mothers Day’ radio show, and aired live on March 30, 2008.  To listen to Diane’s interview, please double click on the play button below.