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Rachel Boedecker

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Rachel Boedecker is a personal stylist, fashion content creator, and founder of The Style Edit Co., a Chicago-based personal styling company. She has more than 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, with previous styling roles at Nordstrom, Trunk Club, and Stitch Fix, where she specialized in wardrobe styling, personal shopping, and custom clothing. After launching The Style Edit Co., Rachel expanded her work to include closet editing, wardrobe curation, personal shopping, and styling for editorial campaigns, television appearances, and brand partnerships. She has worked with clients ranging from busy professionals to entrepreneurs, helping them build wardrobes that reflect their lifestyle and personal style. In addition to her styling business, Rachel shares fashion and styling education with an audience of more than 130,000 followers on Instagram, where she creates content focused on wearable fashion, confidence, and practical styling advice.

Education

  • Associate's Degree, Fashion Merchandising, MATC Milwaukee

Professional Achievements

  • Made multiple appearances as a fashion expert on WGN’s Chicago Today
  • Has contributed styling expertise to The Wall Street Journal Buy Side and North Shore City Lifestyle
  • Served as a panel speaker during Chicago Fashion Week’s Stylist Symposium
  • Styled editorial campaigns for brands including HYOU Jewelry and has led styling for numerous local fashion shows and live events

Favorite Piece of Advice

Personal style isn’t about rules or trends—it’s about what makes you feel confident, alive, and unmistakably you. Find that, and getting dressed stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling like self-expression.

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Forum Comments (2)

What do I do if I want to look cute but I have strict parents?
You can absolutely develop your personal style even if you have strict parents or limited flexibility. Start by paying attention to what you’re naturally drawn to and save inspiration on Instagram or Pinterest. There are also plenty of creators on Instagram who share stylish, modest, and more conservative outfit ideas.

Remember, personal style isn’t about wearing the boldest trends; it’s about how you put pieces together. You can experiment with color combinations, layering, silhouettes, accessories, and fit while still respecting your family’s guidelines. Developing your style is a process, and you’ll have plenty of time to evolve it as your independence grows.
Tips and tricks for effortless style please!
Looking fashionable isn’t about trying harder—it’s about finding your own personal style. When your wardrobe reflects who you are and works for the life you actually live, getting dressed becomes effortless.

Co-authored Articles (10)

What to Wear with Baggy Jeans: Stylish Outfits, Shoes, & Accessories

Personal stylist Rachel Boedecker shares baggy jeans outfit ideasBaggy jeans are back in style, and there are more ways to wear them than ever before. The right shoes and top let you set the tone, from a casual street-st...

How to Wear a Graduation Cap for High School or College

Plus, learn which side of the cap the tassel goes onGraduation is an important day for any student, and with it comes the cap-and-gown graduation ceremony. If you’ve just received your cap and tassel, you may be a bit ...

How to

Organize Your Wardrobe

Wardrobes are notoriously hard to keep organized. Fortunately, with some effort and practice, you can have a neat, attractive wardrobe in no time! First, organize your clothing into orderly sections within the wardrobe. ...

How to

Have a Great Sense of Style

Personal stylist Rachel Boedecker explains what it means to be stylishFashion is the perfect way to show your unique traits to the world. People with good style pay attention to the color, cut, and fabric of their clothe...

How to

Wear an Oversized Hoodie

Personal stylist Rachel Boedecker shares her favorite ways to style an oversized hoodieOn cold days, there is nothing comfier than putting on an oversized hoodie. When paired with the right items of clothing, your oversi...

A Guide to Different Types of Gloves & Their Uses

Plus, get tips on how to choose the right gloves for your needsGloves serve many purposes and can be used for fashion or function. They also come in all sorts of materials and fabrics to best suit your needs. If you’re...

How to

Be a Stylish Girl

Personal stylist Rachel Boedecker explains how to be stylish and chic Being stylish doesn’t necessarily mean following all the latest fashion trends. In fact, most stylish people do the opposite: they wear classic, ti...

How to

Find the Perfect Outfit

Clothes can do a lot for a person's self-esteem. If you feel uncomfortable or stuck in a rut because of your clothing choices, it's time to look for the perfect outfit. While the perfect outfit doesn't follow an exact fo...

What to Wear with Stacked Jeans: Outfit Ideas for Men & Women

Personal stylist Rachel Boedecker explains the best way to rock this trendy jean lookStacked pants are the TikTok fashion trend of the moment, but if you're new to this streetwear style, you might be wondering how to go ...

What Are Yacht Shoulders? Trend Meaning + Controversy

Personal stylist Rachel Boedecker explains the latest viral beauty standardMost people take offense when you compare their looks to a boat, but TikTok has turned that on its head with the "yacht shoulders" trend. Reality...