Wear & How

Impeccable Style. Thoughtfully Curated. Expertly Managed.

Closet Audit &

Wardrobe Edit

THE FOUNDATION OF EVERYTHING

Exceptional style begins with intention. Before adding anything new, we thoughtfully evaluate what you already own, preserving the pieces that deserve a place in your wardrobe while identifying opportunities to refine and elevate your collection.

Every recommendation is tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, and goals, creating a wardrobe that feels cohesive, polished, and distinctly yours. You’ll move forward with greater clarity, renewed confidence, and the ease of knowing every piece has a purpose.

Personal

Shopping

Curated Exclusively for You

Living in West Michigan should never limit your access to the world’s finest designers. Through Karlyn’s longstanding relationships with leading fashion houses and exclusive retailers, exceptional pieces are brought directly to you.

Every selection is thoughtfully sourced, carefully vetted, and curated to complement your wardrobe and personal style. No unnecessary travel. No endless shopping appointments. No impulse purchases. Just intentional additions that elevate your collection and stand the test of time.

Event & Travel

Dressing

EVERY OCCASION EXACTLY RIGHT

From board dinners and black-tie galas to destination weddings and extended international travel, every occasion calls for a wardrobe that feels considered and effortless.

Karlyn curates complete looks tailored to your itinerary, the setting, and the impression you want to make. Every piece is selected with intention—from day-to-evening versatility to climate, culture, and dress codes—so you never have to second-guess what to wear.

Whether you’re attending a single event or packing for three weeks across three continents, every detail is thoughtfully planned. You simply arrive polished, prepared, and appropriately dressed for every moment.

PERSONAL

STYLING

IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL WHITE-GLOVED SERVICE

Great style isn’t about owning more—it’s about owning the right pieces.

Whether we meet in person or virtually, Karlyn provides a highly personalized styling experience designed around your schedule and your life. Together, you’ll create a wardrobe that is refined, versatile, and effortlessly functional, with complete outfits thoughtfully assembled for work, travel, events, and everyday wear.

From seasonal wardrobe updates to career transitions and milestone moments, every recommendation is curated with purpose, so getting dressed becomes effortless—and every piece earns its place.

Because every client, wardrobe, and lifestyle is unique, each styling engagement is tailored to your individual needs. Following an initial consultation, Karlyn will create a personalized styling proposal designed around your goals, timeline, and level of support.

About Your Stylist

Karlyn DeGram

With more than twenty years of experience at the highest levels of the fashion industry, Karlyn brings a depth of knowledge and a caliber of access that few private stylists can offer.

Her career spans luxury retail buying, wholesale market work, and retail consulting — a foundation that gives her an insider’s command of the industry: how collections are built, which pieces endure, and where true value lies. It is this behind-the-scenes expertise, combined with longstanding relationships with the world’s leading designers and houses, that allows her to serve clients at a level that goes far beyond traditional styling.

As founder of Wear & How, Karlyn works exclusively with private clients who expect a white-glove experience and an uncompromising standard. Her approach is both intuitive and strategic — shaped by years of understanding not just what people wear, but why it matters. She is known for her warmth, her exceptional attention to detail, and her ability to translate each client’s life, values, and ambitions into a wardrobe that feels effortless and exactly right.

Based in West Michigan and serving discerning clients nationwide, Karlyn offers in-person and virtual engagements — both conducted with the discretion and care her clientele demands.

Own Your Presence

Services

Closet Audit & Wardrobe Edit

Personal Shopping

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(616) 402-6520

karlyn@wearandhow.com

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