Main Line Area Fashionista Rachel Peters Dishes on Her Signature Style

The owner of Promise Dress Boutique in West Chester shares her go-to wardrobe items and favorite places to shop.

Her style: I never want to appear as though I tried too hard on my outfit. Because I didn’t. I dress like a girly girl, but I always add something extra but small for fun.

Fashion roots: As the youngest of three girls, I can’t remember a time when fashion wasn’t at the forefront of every day. In kindergarten, I had my red, sparkly plastic, one-inch Wizard of Oz heels. I felt beautiful wearing them.

How fashion captivates her: Happiness is my passion, and that landed me in my current store as a customer. I had a gala to attend and went into the most sparkly store around. I became friends with the owner, and when she was ready to sell, she approached me and said she didn’t want to sell to anyone else—and that the dress business was meant for me.

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Indispensable wardrobe items: My rose-gold Birkenstocks and high-waisted jean shorts with heart back pockets.

Favorite places to shop: My favorite store growing up on the Main Line was, hands down, Bala Girls Club. Currently, I love the Pink Turtle in Glen Mills and Latrice in Bryn Mawr.

Style icon: I’ve always been in awe of Scarlett O’Hara and her whimsical, romantic beauty and femininity. As for current celebrities, I think fashion blogger Stassi Schroeder is the cutest.

Best fashion buy ever: Right after my divorce, I was in Latrice and fell in love with a pair of boots. As a mom on a budget, the thought of spending $1,000 on boots was absurd, but I decided that day that you only live once. They’re a nude, over-the-knee Italian boot that you can fold over to make shorter or even slouchy. They’re versatile and stunning and make me happy every time I get them out of my closet.

Thoughts on aging: I’m a 17-year-old girl at heart. Age doesn’t matter to me.

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Indispensable accessory: My LV bags.

Makeup tip every woman can appreciate: One of the first videos I plan on posting for my up-and-coming YouTube channel is going to be about proper mascara application. Most girls are not applying mascara properly. If you do it right, your entire face looks amazing.

Favorite fragrance: Victoria’s Secret body mist.

Fashion no-no: Underwear that doesn’t fit.

Why fashion matters: In a world where many people feel out of control, I love that there’s something every one of us gets to control. Once you add a good costume, the world seems abundant and happy.

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Rachel Peters

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Love earrings
1. Lightweight with a bold cutout, LOVE Cutout Disk Earrings make a statement. $158. Available at Jane Win, Wayne.
Forever eclipse cuff
2. The FOREVER Eclipse Cuff is plated in 14k gold and embellished with mother of pearl. $298. Available at Jane Win.
Balmain red dress
3. Made in France, the Balmain Long Pleated Knit Dress is slinky in scarlet. $3,695. Available at Boyds, 201 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, (610) 726-0036.
sparkly purse
4. The Benedetta Bruzziches Yennefer Bag with twist detail adds a touch of sparkle. $1,050. Available at Boyds.
Slingback pumps
5. René Caovilla Lisa Crystal Slingback pumps are trimmed with extra bling. $1,395. Available at Boyds.

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