washington dc’s trusted style consultant for executives, media, power-players, & men

“You don’t need a fashionista. You need a style strategist.”

hi, i’m kate.

my clients

the best & busiest

Doctors, Lawyers, Lobbyists, Executives, Government

You're a powerhouse juggling significant success and endless responsibilities, and you're finding your wardrobe left behind in the whirlwind. Time is elusive, and shopping is a haphazard endeavor squeezed between flights or meetings. You feel more and more that your closet is an inaccurate reflection of who you are and what you've achieved. You'd love a "magic wand" solution to what you wear; you're looking to outsource your style to someone who truly understands your lifestyle.
Having spent years working in Big Law and Finance, I know firsthand the pressures and expectations of high-profile roles. I also understand that it goes against your professional interest to be noticed for individual garments— but you are looking to convey an overall, consistent impression of sophistication and polish.
For clients like you where efficiency matters most, I streamline the process of upgrading and maintaining your wardrobe, ensuring it meets both your professional needs and personal identity.

Media Personalities, Keynote Speakers, Guest Appearances

public facing

You're a subject matter expert, keynote speaker, or corporate leader, often appearing onstage or on-camera. You want to step into the spotlight with confidence, knowing your appearance aligns with your message and connects with your audience. You'd know that pictures and video last forever, and you’d like them to be more flattering- still looking like the real "you," but in a way that boosts your confidence and aligns with your brand.
Your clothes speak to the audience before you even utter a word. When you're onstage or on camera, it's so important that your clothes align with your message, your surroundings, and your audience.
As a former professional costume designer and your personal stylist, I'm uniquely qualified to help you choose clothing for your public appearances that strengthens your message and your lasting impression.

total package

Men Who Are Ready for a Wardrobe That Matches Their Success

You’ve done just fine wearing the same things as everyone else, without much thought. But something’s changed- your body, your partner, your job, your priorities, your city- and suddenly you know your clothes aren’t keeping up. You’re ready to fix that.
Menswear may be limited, but it doesn’t have to be boring, even in DC. As your men’s personal stylist, I’ll create a thoughtful, efficient wardrobe that reflects your personality and values. If you’ve been wearing “whatever” your whole life, get ready to feel the whole other level of confidence and charisma that comes from building an intentional closet.

my edge

In addition to decades of experience spanning garment design, tailoring, costumes for stage and film, and personal styling, I've also worked inside Big Law and Finance. I understand your world from the inside — the dress codes, the unspoken rules, the pressure, the lack of time.

My background in costume design means that I understand the power of clothes to project a message before you speak. Whether you’re making an impression in front of a crowd or in front of a boardroom, understanding the language of clothes and using it to your advantage is a gamechanger.

style meets strategy

I think like a strategist first and a stylist second. Appointments run on time. Recommendations are always intentional and customized to your personality, lifestyle, and frustrations. What happens in your closet stays there. Clients consistently express as much appreciation for my efficiency and thoughtful approach as they do for their wardrobes.

expert in the nuances of DC style

Despite its reputation as a frumpy city, DC has a style language all its own. If you look like you pay too much attention to fashion, you’re not taken seriously. If you don’t pay any attention (because, like many of my clients, you are far more focused on other things), eventually you notice that you don’t quite fit in anymore. I bridge the gap between function and fashion for people who need to look good consistently without thinking too much about it.

my Services

The Style Strategy Session is a one-hour virtual meeting that sets the stage for everything that follows. We'll review your intake questionnaire, map out a clear style vision, and identify exactly where your wardrobe needs to catch up with the professional presence you've built. 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 — this session offers significant value completely on its own.
A deep-dive virtual session designed specifically for executives, keynote speakers, journalists, and other professionals who are frequently on stage or on-camera. I go beyond the questionnaire — reviewing your website, your marketing, your speech content, and your audience — to help you build a visual identity that reinforces everything you're trying to communicate before you say a word.
An in-person session at your home that works as a standalone refresh or the gateway to shopping together. An in-person session at your home where we go through everything you own — not just to purge, but to understand. What's working, what isn't, and why. This session is designed to be efficient, decisive, inspiring, and immediately actionable. You'll walk away with a clearer eye, new outfit combinations, and a precise shopping and alterations guidance.
I curate selections in advance and have them waiting in a private dressing room — no wandering, no interruptions, no wasted time. We build complete, versatile outfits, and a tailor joins us toward the end to handle any alterations on the spot. A single shopping day reliably delivers a complete wardrobe for the current season and beyond. For clients for whom a traditional shopping experience isn’t feasible, online and in-home shopping services are available.
An optional add-on to Shopping or a Closet Audit. Within a week of your appointment, you'll receive a curated digital lookbook of outfit combinations — new pieces, existing favorites, all organized in one place. The Lookbook is a great tool for expediting packing and for getting dressed quickly every day.
Menswear is all about nuance — the subtle differences in fit, proportion, and quality that separate a good wardrobe from a great one. I work with men who are ready to invest thoughtfully in a consistent, intentional look. Whether that means upgrading the classics or building something with a little more personality, working with me is efficient, direct, and completely judgment-free.
Keynote preparation, photoshoots, media appearances, book tours, wardrobe for a high-stakes moment. Get in touch and we'll build the right approach together.

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.

Work with Kate

About me

I came to personal styling through an unusual combination of professional experience: years of work in costume design, tailoring, and the corporate side of retail… followed by a 10-year detour into Big Law and Finance. That detour turned out to be the seed of my calling. In those offices, I kept noticing the same thing — brilliant, accomplished people who were experts in everything except how they looked. Not because they didn’t care about their careers, but because they had little interest in or time to think about clothes. At the same time, many were frustrated by how they felt in the room, how they looked on video, how they showed up in photos from events they’d worked hard to attend.

Eventually, it clicked. I had spent years understanding clothes at a technical level most stylists never reach — and then I worked for years inside the exact environments that needed the most help. GetDressedGo was the natural result: a personal styling service built specifically for people who are exceptional at what they do and ready to let another pro handle the sometimes tedious, but always important, work of dressing well.

“I'm liking how easy it all is now and I feel good! Very happy."

Dr. Rachel Rubin
Leading Sexual Medicine Physician, Speaker & Women’s Health Advocate
"kate made my wardrobe match my words. highly recommend!"

Jonathan Brill
Business Futurist & Keynote Speaker
“People notice. Even on Zoom, folks will stop mid-sentence and say, 'OK, you're giving something different today.'"

Jenn Tardy
Entrepreneur & Author
“My speaking career has taken off, and the clothes are a big part of it."

Jeff Salzenstein
Keynote Speaker
"i've never felt so great as i did onstage in that outfit."

Erin Uritus
CEO Out & Equal
"My photo shoot turned out so well. you are amazing!!!"

Louisa Meyer
Model & Somatic Healing Coach
"working with kate made all the difference."

Sarah Fitzpatrick
Journalist, The Atlantic, CNN, NBC