Petunia’s Consignment Boutique

Faithful Dining Companion and I decided to do some power walking and shopping in Ardmore today. It’s one of those spectacular winter days, clear sky, bright sun, and warm for the season. Petunia’s was our first stop and it was worth it.
The space itself is bright, open and well merchandised. Sizes range from size 0 to some 18s and 20s and she would love more consignments in that range, folks. The owner, Lauren, was very approachable and understood her inventory well. This is a store that is curated with high-​end well made fashion. She knows her customer and you can tell she is very selective. You will not find a Hermes scarf for $ 5 here, nor will you find anything from Sag Harbor or Forever 21. Her prices are ¹⁄₃ retail and much of her inventory retails in the hundreds-​to-​thousands range. For instance, one stunning watercolor print dress that had me wanting to hook myself up to a vacuum so I could be small enough to fit into it was priced at $ 390, retail on it is $ 1,900.
What we loved most was that the time there felt more like friends talking fashion (FDC’s favorite of all time subject) rather than sales person — customer. Lauren was pulling items down for FDC to put on, then we all would go «uh, no» or «wow» — no sell it because she has to, but really finding those «wow» items.
FDC walked away with a stunning swing coat I plan to borrow liberally and a beautiful open knit cashmere sweater. I have a feeling a lifelong customer was born here, and a beautiful relationship.
Don’t go here if you’re looking for $ 10 bargains, you won’t find them. Don’t go expecting cartloads of inventory. Go there because you’re a true lover of clothing, understand the value of well made pieces that will last, and understand that bargains are relative.

I have never been to a place so rude. Don’t waste your time with limited items and really bad attitude.
I tried to sell some items and practically had to beg for an appointment to be seen and when I showed up I was clearly unworthy of their time.