Is the thought of going to Goodwill to satiate your next style craving a little… much? Think again! 🎶 KC’s shop has got it goin’ on. 🎶

Katie Ciarmella, a Garnet Valley neighbor, is the secret sauce behind KC Personal Stylist, a personalized stylist and shopping service specializing in secondhand fashion. You can find her on Instagram here, where she showcases many of the stylist bundles she curates for clients and the crazy good items she finds secondhand.

Jen and Katie holding bundle Katie got for Jen — My bundle from Katie waiting to be explored!

She has been scouring the thrift store shelves for over a decade. In that time, she’s learned a thing or two (or many!) about finding the best pieces among the crowded racks. Now she shops secondhand for women who want the fresh, affordable pieces flooding thrift shops without the work of sifting through the haystacks.

Katie first wandered into a secondhand shop to find affordable gear for her growing kids. These adventures gave Katie a chance to meander into the women’s sections, where she discovered her favorite brands at 70-90% off retail prices. From luxury brands to everyday mall brands, the gang is all there!

Despite the stigma that once stunk up secondhand shopping, thrift shopping is all the rage now. Gen Z’ers are flocking to thrift shops “for sustainability, creative ideas, social connection and a sense of nostalgia,” according to the Seattle Times. Even the fancy New York Times ran an article last week for Black Friday, noting the shift of Gen Z shopping dollars into secondhand shops.

If it’s cool enough for Gen Z, it’s cool enough for a lady like me, right? ✨ Thrift shopping is cool, affordable, and even more accessible when stylists like Katie do the heavy lifting. ✨

I’m far from a style maven; it’s not my forte. I’ve been in a rut lately, so I decided to try out Katie’s service. I purchased a bundle from her, and loved everything I got. I never would have bought many of the things she picked out for me (which is one of my favorite things about using a stylist).

Everything fit perfectly; I was a bit nervous, considering I wasn’t with her to try things on. Katie nailed it! 💯

And since you’re dying to know… the clothes did not smell like Grandma’s closet when she dropped them off for me. 💖 Katie cleans and launders all the clothes before she delivers your bundle so they’re sparkling clean and fresh.

Check out the Q&A with Katie to learn more about what she does and whether she might be the key to your next closet reset. Then keep scrolling to see what she got for me!

No, I’m not destined for a modeling career. Yes, I played dress up in my living room and posed for pictures so you could see all the goodies she got me. You’re welcome. 😉

A peek at my secondhand bundle of style joy! I purchased the $150 bundle and received: