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Bryn Taylor, a professional stylist, is the founder of The Re-Stylist a personal styling service and site devoted to the fashion needs of women over 40 living in or around New York., The Re-Stylist helps clients create modern, flattering ways of dressing that suit their evolving tastes, lifestyles, and body types.
Through in-depth wardrobe consultations and closet cleans, clients learn what looks good on them, where and how to shop, and how to use outfit-building tools and an organized closet to make getting dressed fun again.
Bryn Taylor has been in the industry for over seven years. She’s worked with Bloomingdale’s, Phillips Van-Heusen, J. Crew, Vintage Shoe Company, House of Lavande, and L’Oréal, among others. Her greatest joy, however, comes from personal styling, where she can help change someone’s whole outlook through a simple change of clothes.
Bryn prides herself on listening, giving sincere advice, and offering a fresh perspective to help her clients feel confident and chic. There’s a particular place in her heart for women of sophistication. They are the most beautiful. And, of course, the most fun to dress!
For more information on The Re-Stylist and services offered, please visit therestylist.com or email Bryn at bryn@therestylist.com.
Restyling Yourself:
Because every woman evolves
Dressing Outside the Box
One of the keys to spicing up a wardrobe is to venture outside of your fashion comfort zone! This doesn’t have to mean harem pants when you’re a chinos kind of gal, or a neon jumpsuit when shirt dresses are more your pace. It could be as simple as a change of shoes. Below are some examples.
Clothing:
When it comes to colors, remember your color wheel, and think across the circle. If you’re wearing a dark color on top, opt for light on the bottom. Simply said, but not always simply done. A lot of people’s instincts tell them to match things, thus keeping pieces in the same color family. This isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s just safe. Try more adventurous combos, like coral and turquoise, yellow and deep purple, or simply black with bright white.
Jewelry:
Pay attention to warm and cool when accessorizing. When donning a cooler-hued ensemble, instead of reaching for the silver (another cool), think about warming it up with gold jewelry. And vice versa.
Shoes:
Do you always reach for black shoes to go with your black dress? You don’t have to! Instead, opt for an interesting neutral (blush, metallic, and animal print are all considered neutral) or a funky color, like red. This will throw something unexpected into the mix, while still blending with your entire look.
Bag:
Your bag can serve one of two functions, aesthetically speaking. It can either complement what you have on, or serve as the ‘wow’ factor for your whole ensemble. If your outfit is muted and simple, then you should punch it up with a vibrant handbag. However, if you’ve already ventured into bold territory with your color palette, shoes, or jewelry, then opt for a calmer bag that doesn’t compete with those choices. And remember, your purse doesn’t have to match your shoes. We’re way past that!
