From Backyard to Big Time: Local Entrepreneur Set to Expand Boutique Empire in Your County

She Started a Boutique in Her Backyard — Now She's Coming to Your County

1. Skip the Mall. Shop Smarter. Simply Drost Brings the Boutique to You.

Most of us have been there. You're standing in front of a closet full of clothes with nothing to wear, and the thought of driving 45 minutes to a mall — only to spend money you didn't plan to — sounds exhausting before you even start.

Jessica Drost felt the same way. And instead of just living with it, she did something about it.

Jessica is a wife, a mama, and a coffee drinker from Northern Cambria, PA. She launched Simply Drost as an online consignment boutique with a clear purpose: make getting dressed feel easy, affordable, and actually good again.

"Getting dressed shouldn't feel stressful or overwhelming," she says. "It should feel comfortable, confidence-boosting, and you."

Simply Drost carries women's clothing, handbags, shoes, and accessories — a mix of new and pre-loved pieces that Jessica personally sources and selects. Nothing makes it onto her virtual shelves by accident. Every item is chosen to match the Simply Drost feel: comfortable, timeless, and built for real life — whether that's heading to work, running errands, or just enjoying a slow Saturday morning at home.

What sets her apart from big-box online retailers? The curation. Shopping Simply Drost feels less like scrolling a warehouse and more like a friend with great taste pulling things she thinks you'd love.

Prices reflect that too — items on her Shopify store are priced to give shoppers quality without the sticker shock. A maxi dress for $30. Shorts for $20. A cherry print tank for $16. Real pieces, real prices.

But here's what readers in Cambria, Blair, and Westmoreland Counties will especially love: Jessica doesn't just exist online. She shows up in person every month at pop-up events across all three counties. That means you can touch the fabric, try things on, and shop local — no shipping required.

Follow the Simply Drost Facebook page to stay current on upcoming pop-up dates near you, or browse and shop anytime at www.SimplyDrost.com. Pickup and shipping are both available.