Bonjour! I’m Helene Cardon
I am a French personal stylist with a passion for slow fashion. After helping over 150 women curate their closets, I’m known locally for my sustainable and low-waste approach to building authentic capsule wardrobes. Most of my own clothes, shoes and accessories were bought secondhand, and I love to shop my closet.
Years ago, after moving from France to the U.S. and leaving my corporate career to raise my first child, I lost my sense of self. My closet no longer reflected my life. It was filled with office attire, party dresses from pre-children times and ill-fitting maternity clothing. And let’s be honest, I’ve definitely had more than one “What on earth am I wearing?” moment!
I believe in uncovering what already works: refining it, elevating it, and building from there.
I rebuilt my wardrobe intentionally
Practical. True to my style. Mostly secondhand. I shopped very intentionally, hunting down durable pieces at local consignment stores and online platforms like Poshmark, eBay, and The RealReal.
That shift changed more than my style. In 2021 I started helping friends edit their closet, then their friends,...
How 'Wardrobe Nerd' Was Born
One day, someone told me that working on her style with me was one of the best things she had done for herself in a long time.
That's the moment I knew: it was time to make this official. In 2023 I launched my personal styling business: Wardrobe Nerd