Clothing rack with garments in olive, brown, burnt sienna and cream tones

Empowering Women Through Wardrobe

Carey Van Driest speaking at a clothing swap event

Who Am I?

I'm Carey Van Driest - aka CVD - and it has always been a passion of mine to create supportive and empowering spaces for women. As a lifelong actor, I started a clothing swap in 2001 and invited five of my closest friends from all different walks of life. That seed of an idea has grown into a community of over forty women celebrating the value of female friendship and the power of clothing to express confidence and personal point of view. The creation of CVD Style was the obvious expansion of that passion. By combining fashion, sustainability, and female advocacy into a one-stop shop, I'm so proud to give back to all the women who inspire me.

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A new way to get dressed

Your closet,
creatively
reimagined

Transforming what you own into effortless style.

Less shopping / More possibility

Brown silk shirt layered with olive green fabric and a brown leather belt
A woman standing in front of a full closet

The familiar morning spiral

A closet full of clothes… yet nothing to wear

Decision fatigue. Visual overwhelm. Outfits on repeat. The issue isn't a lack of clothes — it's a lack of fresh perspective.

“I discovered women wanted to feel like themselves — just more intentional.”

Creative direction, for real life

Curate. Remix. Transform.

We are always in transition. Change is inevitable. New jobs, expanding families, the natural process of aging — all of these are inflection points in our lives. As you transform, how does your wardrobe transform with you? How does it empower you to be the badass you already are at every stage of life? We treat your existing wardrobe like an editor treats a story: finding the strongest pieces, building unexpected connections, and shaping a point of view that feels unmistakably yours.

Garments styled together on a neutral backdrop
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We occupy the creative middle

ModelPrimary valueOutcome
Traditional StylingShopping-ledOccasional
Closet OrganizationOrder-ledFunctional
Shopping ServicesTransaction-ledAdditive
Luxury ConciergeAccess-ledExclusive
CVD StyleTransformation-ledExpressive + Enduring

Style is shifting

Clearing space for charitable giving

“The most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe.”

I like clothes, and enjoy mixing things up daily, but looking at my current collection with a creative lens keeps me from over-consuming. If there's a piece I know will add value, I look towards thrifting and up-cycling opportunities.

My goal is to show women how to curate a wardrobe that works harder…for less.

And every item that doesn't serve you any more goes straight to benefit someone in need. We do you good, while doing others good as well.

A service for every season

Ways to work together

01

The Edit

A focused closet refresh — everything seen, sorted and understood.

From $350

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02

The Remix

The Edit plus an introduction to personalized outfit creation from the pieces you already own.

From $450

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03

The Signature

A complete wardrobe transformation, shaped around your point of view.

From $750

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04

The Concierge

Ongoing monthly styling for every season, event and shift in life.

From $200/mo

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Testimonials

Fun patterns and cool accessories arranged as playful outfit building blocks
“Carey changed my closet in such a fun and joyous way. I let go of about a third of my wardrobe, found new ways to combine my existing clothes, and then planned a sustainable clothing swap with Carey! Seeing my girlfriends walk out with new fashion items, knowing the clothes I loved now had a chance to be loved by others, was so gratifying. Calling on her skills as an actor, Carey is excellent at communicating as well as being a very stylish woman herself. I highly recommend her services. You will feel lighter, happier, and more organized.”
— Nicole
“Working with Carey to optimize my closet was incredibly helpful. I love opening my closet knowing everything in there fits and flatters. I also appreciated her perspective on mixing items to give favorite items a fresh start.”
— Erin
“Carey came in with zero judgment, incredible instincts, and a calm efficiency. She helped me identify what actually served me, what fit my real lifestyle, what genuinely flattered me, and what I was holding onto out of habit rather than purpose. The entire experience felt collaborative, empowering, and honestly life changing.”
— Deborah
“Carey crafts fantastic outfits, helping me appreciate pieces I already own in a different light. She guided me to develop and explore my own sense of style in a way that feels playful and genuinely fun.”
— Elisabeth

Confident. Creative. Uniquely you.

Let's reimagine what's already yours

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