Grace Thomas

Personal Stylist

Grace Thomas is a Personal Stylist and the Founder and Lead Stylist of Builtgracefully, a platform that empowers individuals to enhance their style. With over 15 years of experience in the retail and fashion industry, Grace has worked for numerous brands including Nike, Nordstrom, and Anthropologie. She started her company after a career working as a buyer at well-known brands such as Nike and Nordstrom, Inc.

Education

BA, Business, Management & Marketing, Portland State University

Professional Achievements

Featured in publications such as Vogue, Brides, Instyle, Mens Health, Zoe Report, Forbes, and Travel & Leisure
She has styled individuals from all over the country, including the CEO and leadership team of Fortune 500 companies, such as North Face and Nike

Favorite Piece of Advice

Wear what you love. That's completely different for each person, but if you love something, don't worry if it's trendy or popular.

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Co-authored Articles (8)

What Does Girlypop Mean?

Discover exactly what it means when someone calls you girlypopHey, girlypop! If you’ve been greeted (or described) with this slangy term lately, you may be wondering what on Earth it means to be girlypop (and why someo...

How to

Be Cute and Girly

Being cute and girly can be a fun way to embrace your femininity and project a happy, attractive personality. Remember that you don’t have to follow traditional gender stereotypes or try to impress others to act cute a...

What to Wear to a Bar Mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah dress code and tips for being respectful at the ceremonyYou’ve been invited to attend a bar mitzvah ceremony, but what should you wear? While most invitations specify a dress code, you probably still have q...

How to

Wear a Fedora

The fedora is a timeless hat for both men and women and can be worn a variety of ways. While some people don't like the fedora, when worn appropriately, it can be very effective in making you look hip and fashion-forward...

How to Properly Dress for & Behave at a Wake

Respectful outfit ideas for men, women, & children A wake is a service that’s usually held before a funeral where friends and family come together to pay their respects to the deceased. Wakes are generally less formal ...

How to

Dress for Oktoberfest

Dressing up in traditional clothing isn't required to attend Oktoberfest, but it does add to the festive mood and almost everyone will be dressed up! Women should wear or mimic the look of a traditional dirndl dress, whi...

How to

Enhance Your Natural Beauty

Some women seem more beautiful than others, but that is because they know how to flaunt what they have. Here is how to enhance your natural beauty and look gorgeous!

What Is Selvedge Denim?

How to identify selvedge denim and what makes it different (and better) than regular jeans If you’re into vintage clothing, you’ve probably heard of selvedge denim. It’s a type of denim made with traditional looms ...