street style: betsy garcete
On Betsy: Green pants, black and white printed blouse, and checkered cardigan sweater, all from Kiskadee; dressy bootie from The Shoe Hive; clutch from Coco Blanca.
I have owned two businesses in my life – a boutique in DC and now, a styling business. If there’s one thing I have learned as a woman starting, running, and growing her own business is that it pays to be a girl’s girl. There is nothing more valuable and gratifying than joining forces with other women doing the same thing you are doing. Support for and from other businesswomen has been one of my greatest assets as a small business owner.
That’s how I met the talented and smart-as-a-whip Betsy Garcete, owner of Zophia, a local custom clothier, specializing in bespoke pencil skirts made to fit a woman’s specific measurements perfectly and precisely.
I connected with Betsy through social media networking and we clicked immediately. We have known each other as brand-spanking-new business owners and have been each other’s cheerleaders as both our businesses have flourished and grown.
Our team was absolutely thrilled to style Betsy for this Street Style shoot. Betsy’s personal style is always sexy, polished, feminine, and powerful. She rocks her pencil skirts like nobody’s business and mixes edgy, urban elements. For today’s shoot, though, we wanted to loosen things up a bit while still staying true to Betsy’s downtown edge. We mixed in some softer, comfier elements, like this great windowpane oversize sweater jacket from Kiskadee.
We think she looks fabulously Betsy, but with our own Alexandria Stylebook touch!
On Betsy: Green pants, black and white printed blouse, and checkered cardigan sweater, all from Kiskadee; dressy bootie from The Shoe Hive; clutch from Coco Blanca.
How do you spend your time? Excited for the next fitting.
What is your hometown? Silver Spring, MD
What would surprise people about you? I’m actually a really shy and anxious person.
You’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Time travel. Some sort of fashion avenger. You literally just made me google time travel hero.
Favorite cocktail: An old-fashioned. Mad Men. That is all.
Last book read or movie seen: Affluenza by Oliver James. A must-read.
Guilty Pleasure: Netflix + wine + pizza.
Phrase you overuse: What? I’m perfect, I never overuse phrases! Just kidding! Can’t think of any apart from “CEO skirt.”
Latest binge-watch: “Jane the Virgin.” I can’t control myself. It’s like watching my childhood…minus the preggo accident!
Bucket list travel destination: Tangier
If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Coffee. Hands down.
Define your style in three words or less: Chill. Wow. Drama.
The go-to piece in your wardrobe: CEO skirt. Instant mood lifter.
Favorite trend ever: Chanel color schemes.
Favorite current trend: Bell bottoms and tribal prints
Heels or flats? Heels with flats in my car.
Next planned purchase: Serious thigh high boots for this winter
Favorite room in your home: Living Room
Antiques, modern, or a mix? Mix. Modern gets boring sometimes.
Favorite way to entertain: Dinner party
Wallpaper: yes, totally modern or no, so dated: YES!
Your go-to work-out: Yoga
Most fun way to exercise: Dancing or running up and down stairs
Group exercise or solo: Group
Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching / encouragement: Kick boxing, doing that tomorrow!
Proudest fitness achievement: Whatever I do tomorrow!
- About the company
DC Style Factory is a personal shopping and styling service for men and women looking to add polish and individuality to their wardrobes. We believe personal style is for anyone who wants it — regardless of age, size or budget.
1 Comment
Great friend! Great businesswoman! Fun article and fun outfit! jerri