Personal stylist for women & Moms| washington dc
“Give me a woman who is ready to be seen. Whatever chapter she’s in, I will show up fully.”
hi, i’m karla.
my clients
evolving women
Things have changed but your closet hasn't.
Your body, your priorities, your sense of who you are, your job, your partner… life is different now. I specialize in women ready to let their wardrobe catch up.
busy moms
Because you deserve attention too.
I’m juggling motherhood too, so I really get it. I build wardrobes that work for your real life without sacrificing the joy and oomph that make you feel like yourself.
My Approach
My path to styling started long before I had a name for it- I was always the one people called when it mattered how they showed up. That early passion led to working in corporate roles at Calvin Klein and Reebok, until an unexpected detour to nearly a decade as a psychiatric nurse. After a pause for COVID and the birth of my twins in 2021, I began pursuing what I’d always known was my calling.
Now, I bring elements of each part of my journey to every client. From fashion, I bring a trained eye for quality, fit, and what's actually worth buying. From nursing, I bring the ability to hold space, build trust quickly, and tell the truth with care. From motherhood, I bring the understanding of the need for a wardrobe that remembers who you are, while you’re caring for everyone else.
the clothes matter.
I really LOVE clothes: I love to look at them, touch them, play with them, and accessorize them. I follow trends without being a slave to them, and I’m constantly researching new brands. Clothes are a huge source of fun for me, and I believe they can be a light in everyone’s life.
you matter too.
The essence of style isn’t the clothes; it’s the person wearing them. I know when to nudge you outside your comfort zone and when to honor the firm no. The goal is always a wardrobe that fits YOU, literally and metaphorically.
my Services
Every engagement begins with the GetDressedGo intake questionnaire — a deep dive into who you are, how you live, and what you're really trying to solve. It's the core of the GDG approach to styling, and the foundation of your experience with us.
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The Style Strategy Session is a one-hour virtual meeting that works two ways. For clients embarking on a full GDG experience, it sets the stage — I review your intake questionnaire, map out a clear style vision, and identify exactly where your wardrobe needs to catch up with the woman you've become. For clients who just need a focused hour of expert guidance — on where to shop, how to understand your body, how to refresh your approach — it stands completely on its own.
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An in-person session at your home that works as a standalone refresh or the gateway to shopping together. We go through what you own — sorting, purging, and making new outfits from existing pieces. We'll identify what's missing, suggest ways to organize so getting dressed feels easier, and document everything we create together so nothing gets forgotten. You'll walk away with a clearer eye, a ton of inspiration, and a list of suggestions for new pieces.
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A GetDressedGo shopping day is part wardrobe building, part coaching. You’ll leave with great clothes, sure- but also an understanding of how they work as parts of outfits, and in the context of your goals and existing closet. You’ll understand more about fit, quality, proportion and why some things work and some things don’t. We know you can’t always shop with a stylist; this service helps you shop more successfully every time.
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The Lookbook is an optional add-on to Shopping, a Closet Audit, or both. After shopping, we mix and match everything you bought into as many outfit combinations as possible. After both services, new pieces meet old favorites — and suddenly your whole closet works together. You get a visual reference you'll actually use: no more guesswork, no more "what goes with this?", just confidence that every outfit you put together really works.
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Photoshoots, special events, travel wardrobes, and more. [Book a Consultation] and we'll figure out the right approach together.
“Thanks to karla, my wardrobe feels more cohesive, intentional, and aligned with my style and values. she really gets me, and that makes all the difference.”
— Gina, Bethesda