Today we’d like to introduce you to Kylah Carter.
Hi Kylah, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
While my love for fashion started as a young girl, my passion grew significantly when I became fascinated with psychology. I started to realize the behavior behind the way people dress, becoming captivated. by how clothes are an immediate form of non-verbal communication. I initially attended school to pursue buying, wanting to learn market dynamics – predicting trends and understanding sales performance. Although I didn’t finish the degree, my real world experience, moving through general retail and then into luxury retail, it proved to be my most valuable education. I realized I was better suited to a one-on-one, creative experience, and this led me to the true power of wardrobe. It was in luxury retail that the psychology clicked: I learned the behavior behind why people bought, not just what they bought. My experience helped me blend business smarts with behavioral insight, it helps me today ensure I’m not just dressing women but creating intentional, memorable moments and reach a specific goal, so my clients can see result!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The path to building a successful styling business in the Dallas market has been rewarding so far but it hasn’t been a smooth road, even now. It’s been a journey of smart changes and real obstacles. Which is the reality of any entrepreneur. My biggest struggles have centered around three areas: first sourcing and logistical constraints which require a constant effort to manage budgets and secure the perfect piece. Figuring out what a client really means when they talk about their goals and what they’re looking for. I have to turn their vague ideas into a clear, powerful visual message, lots of translating. Lastly, the ongoing work of getting to know brands and designers. Building relationships and fostering them is crucial. Having strong connections is what gets me access to quality pieces and stay ahead of the business.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a Wardrobe Stylist but I’ve come to terms with also being a Visual Strategist. I don’t just dress women, I curate their goal in a non-verbal identity way! My blend of psychology and commercial experience means I approach every look as a strategic, goal oriented investment. I ensure that my looks are not only flawless but to make sure I achieve a specific outcome for each client. Those memorable moments when a client sees theirselves in a look I curated for them, truly moves the needle for their success. That impact, witnessing them immediately own their visual identity, that’s the achievement I value the most.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
Honestly, I believe luck is less about fate and more about favorable fabrics. Good luck to me is having the exact right accessory in my kit for a last-minute shoot; bad luck is a stubborn zipper on a day of a project. But the role it truly plays is minor. Most of my lucky moments aren’t accidents; they are the result of me doing research, staying updated with trends and knowing my archives. Having a clear vision ready. Bad luck? That’s just a poorly lit dressing room, something I can quickly adjust, tweak and correct!
Pricing:
- Personal Color Analysis – $95
- Personal Shopper – $100
- Style Police – $150
- Full Closet Detox – $200
- Styled by Ky – Events, Photoshoots, Trips etc. – $350
Contact Info:
- Website: https://beacons.ai/styledbyky
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_styledbyky__/?hl=en
Image Credits
Kimazing Photography LLC
