
Kate Bauer
@readwritethrift
playful
confident
comfortable
I am a historian by day + stylist/influencer by night! I want to help you feel excited, inspired, and confident in wearing and rewearing the clothing you own. Invite me into your closet and we can craft outfits that fit you and your *actual* life! My approach to dressing is bold but easy, interesting but comfortable, professional but playful. I also love helping with winter wardrobes - I live in Canada so I know how to dress for the cold. I'm passionate about big pants and fun layering and if this sounds like you, I can't wait to explore your style universe together! šŖ
Kateās Styling Services
Style that starts with your closet
Indyx gives Kate a full picture of your wardrobe
so they can style you with your real clothes and recommend only
what you truly need.
To get started, download the Indyx app and upload your pieces. This gives Kate the foundation needed to style you well.
Estimated delivery around Nov 04, 2026To get started, download the Indyx app and upload your pieces. This gives Kate the foundation needed to style you well.
Reviews
Heidi
There is nothing negative I can say about this amazing process. I'm so thankful I chose Kate and although I do have questions about how she actually got into my head via my closet, I'm so thankful she did. This was my first experience being styled by someone else, with my actual pieces. I love all of the outfits Kate built for me, and even more perhaps, I appreciated her taking the time to explain her thought process. That's been the missing piece for me. I love my clothes but I needed help styling them. I understand about balance and proportion and other elements of style, but I just didn't trust myself to go for it on my own. Indyx and Kate have been game changers for me. 100% All the stars!
Ishel
Kate really surprised me with how naturally she pushed me just outside my comfort zone while still keeping the looks feeling distinctly me. I got to experiment with unexpected color combinations, silhouettes, and styling choices, but everything still felt feminine, whimsical, and true to my style. I really enjoyed seeing my wardrobe through a fresh perspective and discovering new ways to wear pieces I already own. Thank you so much, Kate! š©·
Froukje
First off, Kate was very kind and thoughtful. She complimented my wardrobe and Pinterest inspiration and said I was already very close to achieving the style I was aiming for, which was nice to hear. Itās also great that she took the time to go through my Pinterest.
Unfortunately, though, the looks and item recommendations she put together didnāt quite capture the vibe I was looking for. One of the looks was actually a combination I had alteady saved in my outfits, so that felt a little redundant rather than giving me a new direction to explore. One of the recommended items was also a basic ribbed T-shirt, which is something that is scarcely represented in either my Pinterest inspiration or my existing wardrobe, so it didnāt feel particularly aligned with my personal style or like something I would want to add. At the same time, I should mention that I had already saved a number of potential āto buyā pieces among my existing items, which may have made the task more challenging, as it potentially limited the room for her to suggest completely new pieces.
I recognize that I may have been a somewhat challenging client because I have a fairly small capsule wardrobe, with relatively few pieces to work with. Based on my experience, I think Kate may be better suited to someone who isnāt as restricted by a capsule wardrobe and perhaps someone whose style is a little more open-ended.
That said, Kate did give me some genuinely useful styling tips and made a few observations that I agreed with. For example, she pointed out that I have a lot of solid colours and that introducing a little more pattern could add interest and zhuzh things up. She also suggested looking for more variation in texture, which I think is a helpful direction for me to explore.
Overall, while the recommendations werenāt quite the right fit for me, I appreciated Kateās kindness and the insights she did provide.
Metka
Really lovely outfit recommendations. Exactly what i wanted. Things i thought to never put together really work. The outfits are right up my alley. Great job!!!!
Sydney
Kate did an absolutely unreal job with my wardrobe! She took the time to go through my Pinterest, and noticed patterns about what outfits I had been saving that I didnāt even notice! I completely see some pieces in a new way now, and Iāve purchased some of the items she recommended as well. I really appreciated the write up that came with each outfit as well.
Violaine
Kate did amazing with this lookbook. She understood things about my style that I didn't even think of myself, and all of her suggestions were on point. I see some of my pieces in a brand new light now, I've already worn a few of the outfits she's created and I'm excited to try on the rest! I've also bought 2 out of the 3 recommended items, they're very me. I'm planning to get the third one too...
Sissi
I admired Katieās style and remarkable perspective on fashion and personal style through social media so when I joined Indyx she was the first person I ran to for inspiration on my own wardrobe, and boy did she deliver! I love the 3 looks she pulled out for me, they are all incredibly in tune with my style and yet so fresh and unexpected! She mixed prints and vibes and items in a way I would have never thought of myself, and thatās exactly what I was hoping for from the mini-lookbook. I found her notes and thoughts about the looks insightful and very helpful in order to learn and apply simular outfit formulas in the future. I highly recommend to seek out her advice! Thank you Katie ā„ļø
Susan
More than just cute outfits she put together, Kate really seemed to have read my profile closely. She wrote many thoughtful things in the lookbook, and almost more than the outfits she created, I so appreciated the links for suggestions of what to buy to add to my wardrobe. Kate is a creative and helpful stylist and I hope to use her again!
Kiara
I really enjoyed the looks Kate put together for me in my mini-look book! She did a great job of merging my style inspirations with her own flair and put together a handful of outfits that offer new ways to use the pieces in my wardrobe
Nora
Such amazing outfits and feel really inspired by the looks that were picked out. I truly canāt believe I hadnāt thought of these combinations - I can not wait to wear them all. Thank you so much! Such detailed and thoughtful notes for each look which I definitely will be referring back to.
Claire
Kate did an INCREDIBLE job with my closet and gave some great purchase suggestions. The outfits nailed by style words and inspo. I definitely am looking at my items with a fresh perspective.
Francesca
Wow, Kate really blew me away with her Lookbook! This spring I wanted a new perspective on how to bring more interesting color combinations and volume into my outfits. I originally chose Kate because I noticed all the unique layering she has done in the past, and I definitely saw that come forward in my ten outfits! There are a few ideas Iām excited to try and tricks to wearing black pants (Iām more of a tonal girl) that Iām definitely going to use going into the summer. Thanks Kate for the inspiration!
Evelyn
Exactly what I needed: a new perspective on some of my pieces that helped me expand my wardrobe without having to buy a single thing. Not sure why it never once occurred to me to throw a sweater over a shirt dress before, but I had not thought to and now I canāt wait to try it. Kate used a really nice mix of my go-to items and things I never wear to create outfits that I wouldnāt have put together on my own but that still feel comfortable and like me. Her descriptions helped me apply the ideas to other pieces too, and get inspiration to build new outfits.
Sara
I love the outfits that Kate chose for me! Her explanation of choices was so thoughtful, and it was apparent she listened to the fashion goals and challenges I expressed. She showed me how to pair and layer pieces I hadnāt previously considered, and I feel a little more confident now doing that on my own. Thank you, Kate!
Kelanah
Not sure how she does it, but Kate just gets it. Everything she suggested pushed my boundaries (per my request), while adding so much fun and playfulness to the looks. All of the suggestions made, I had been eyeing for a while but wasnāt sure how to put the pieces together. Now I know! Her notes and explainations made the lookbook comprehendable and gave me endless options. With only a few suggestions for new pieces (again per my request) I feel like I have an entirely new wardrobe! Through the power of mixing and matching things I already have and would have never thought to put together, she knocked it out of the park. Thanks Kate, for listening and pushing me into the next chapter of my style.
Rayen
My experience with Kate was exactly what I hoped. She listened to my wardrobe concerns and addressed every one. Her looks are uniquely her and are still uniquely me. Her commentary and shopping suggestions were perfect (I have a new thrifting mission to find a red cotton maxi skirt!)
Merve
I'm very happy that I booked a mini lookbook with Kate! I think she truly understood what I like and created combinations that I'd never put together myself. Also she is very descriptive and it was so much fun to read her takes on the outfits!
Abi
I am beyond impressed. She absolutely crushed it.
I came in knowing that my true style is bold, unique, colorful, and a little maximalistābut I felt stuck in an all-black, ultra-professional, boardroom āboss babeā lane that didnāt fully feel like me. I wanted to elevate my style in a new way: more color, more pattern, more layers, more personality.
She got it immediately.
She took my existing wardrobe and somehow made everything look completely fresh and intentional. The way she paired pieces, layered looks, and pulled color and pattern together was honestly incredible. Every outfit felt expressive, elevated, and still wearableālike the most authentic version of my style finally clicked into place.
This experience helped me see who I really am style-wise, not just who Iāve been dressing as out of habit or expectation. I feel confident, energized, and excited to get dressed again.
If you want a stylist who truly sees you, understands bold personal style, and can turn what you already own into something amazingāthis is your person. I canāt recommend her highly enough.
Sydney
Kate took pieces in my waredrobe that I never pay attention to and made them look so chic. She gave me ideas for layering and mixing patterns, which was exactly the inspo I needed! Feeling much more refined thanks to this look book
Naomi
Kate really looked at my colors and preferences and even made a recommendation for a product which is above and beyond for a mini lookbook. I'll have to pick something up to make two of the outfits work but in the meantime I can play around with her suggestions without it too :) Thank you!
Leigh
I love these outfits! They're exactly the vibes I want to put out while still bringing creative uses of my wardrobe that I hadn't thought of. I really appreciate the thorough explanations as well as the great consideration for maintaining comfiness.
Selma
I love Kateās take and proposals! She had great wardrobe addition suggestions! I discovered local and Indy brands that are worth supporting! Her proposals are very modern and right in tune with what I needed. I love the variety of more dressed up to more casual. It will definitely help me tailor my choices to the range of context I need to dress for work and family duties. And she kept in mind the practical need of warm and layered options to survive Montreal winter. A real tailored experience that made me feel like a VIP
Lexi
Kate, thank you so much for the creativity and inspiration you brought to my wardrobe! I love all three outfits and you did an amazing job providing me with helpful tips that Iāll carry on. Thank you again š
Emily
Kate did an amazing job laying out 3 versatile fits that I can use as a formula, especially since I was mainly looking for a fresh perspective and tend to overwear the same three things. I really enjoy the blend of outdoorsy and cozy, since I love having the option to go sit in a park after working at a coffee shop in the same fit šāāļøā„ļø Thanks a bunch!
Dori
Kate did such an incredible job on my look book. All of the looks feel like me, but offer a fresh perspective on my pieces. I really appreciated that Kate took the time to look at my wardrobe closely, including how I had previously styled pieces, to inform her looks. Kateās styling notes were clear and very helpful. Iāll absolutely book Kate again.
Yasmine
I genuinely gasped when I received Kateās lookbook for me! The outfits are so good and somehow so me even though I never wouldāve thought of them myself. Her overall comments and notes on each outfit were so thoughtful and Iām feeling really reinspired by my closet after seeing her perspective on it. Thank you so so much, Kate!!!
Hayley
So good!!!! Loved the thought process with this ā¤ļø
C
I absolutely loved the outfits Kate put together for me. She completely understood my style and created new combinations that were outside my comfort zone but still felt like me, so I was instantly drawn to themālike a brand new me. I think her sense of style is impeccable, and the messages she wrote with the outfits were so kind and helped me understand the thought process behind them. I would definitely recommend her as a stylist, and I'm sure I'll hire her again in the future. Thank you so much for everything! ā„ļø
Clarissa
Kate provided so many great ideas and thought starters for outfits and potential additions to my wardrobe, paired with super detailed explanations and alternatives for each outfit or item. I can't wait to build on the suggestions she gave!
Caitlin
Such a invigorating way to rethink my own closet. Kate has such a natural sense of style and writes so eloquently about her thought process. Lovely to have such an intelligent and careful take on how to style for the current season. Like a mini therapy session, I loved it.
Sherry
I contacted Kate to create a Canadian Prairie winter Lookbook. Having recently retired, my professional wardrobe no longer served me, but the relaxed retired style eluded me. Kate to the rescue! By looking through Indyx, she was able to nail my: personal style, silhouette preference, and colour choice. Each of the 10 outfits suggested was absolutely me! Kate clearly saw that comfort AND style was important to me. She focussed on many of my clothing items, but also suggested items to purchase to fill in the wardrobe gaps. Just as important were the notes Kate included for each outfit; she was detailed in the how and why each Look worked. Getting dressed is now effortless and fun, and I still feel stylish in this new phase of life. I am looking forward to working with Kate again next season! Canāt wait!
Harly
I loved the mini look book Kate put together for me!!! It felt so tailored to me (while still feeling ānewā and without being too close to the way I already style myself. She had lots of helpful and thoughtful commentary and did a great job covering a lot of ground with only 3 looks. Would definitely reach out to her again for more stylings! Also the mini was such a fun lil treat to myself, love the idea in general š«¶
Loui V.
Hi Kate, thank you so much for your outfit selection! Next to the beautiful outfits, I appreciate a lot that you broke down the formula for each outfit so I can recreate fits with other pieces. Further, I'm thankful for the insight what kind of clothing might still be missing in my closet to come closer to my style vison. Greetings from Berlin!
Annie
So fun.Love the fresh perspective, the ideas and the recommendations. Thank you so much!
Joanna
Working with Kate was such a dream! She not only has incredible personal style (why I booked with her in the first place!) but she also has a real talent for helping others discover/elevate their own. She totally got my style and found new ways to mix the pieces I already own with new pieces that round out the style Iām trying to finess. Having another set of eyes on my wardrobe was invaluable. Kateās feedback really helped me understand why Iām drawn to certain pieces and what makes them work for me. This look book gave me a bunch of fresh outfit ideas and a new excitement for my own closet again. Highly recommend her styling!
Cee
Kate, thank you for the wonderfully thoughtful Lookbook and recommendations! I love how you really took the time to analyze my Pinned and styled outfits, and translate all those insights into 10 fab fits suited to my lifestyle. Your styling notes are so helpful as well - endless applications beyond these 10 outfits. So excited to put these fits to the test this fall and get more use out of my lesser worn items!





























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































