dressbarn, a part of Ascena Retail Group Inc., is a chain of stores offering casual, career and special-occasion fashion apparel and accessories for women within the age group of 35 years to 55 years. Located at Little Rock, Ark., the store specializes in carrying designer-label wool pencil skirts, sheer blouses, shoes, flares, furs, and leather coats. Ascena Retail Group Inc. is one of the leading national specialty retailers of apparel for women and teens in the United States. Besides dressbarn, the company also operates Maurices and Justice brands.