Monica Barnett

Monica Barnett founded Blueprint for Style in 2008. She is a wardrobe stylist and personal branding expert who works with individuals to solve personal styling conundrums. Monica also conducts professional development seminars and training for businesses focused on ‘the power of the first impression.’ Based in Washington, D.C., Blueprint for Style works across the country. Connect with Monica through Pocket Personal Stylist.


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Monica Barnett

3years ago
Business Culture

5 wardrobe staples every woman needs in her closet this fall

Workers are returning to the office at the highest rate since the pandemic. Here’s how you can dress for success.

4years ago
Out of Office

Why my cousin who died in the Buffalo mass shooting would forgive the shooter

Know Your Value style contributor, Monica Barnett, shares the mark her cousin Pearl Young left on her family before becoming a victim in the Buffalo mass shooting at a Tops supermarket on Saturday.

5years ago
Know Your Value

6 successful women share why personal style matters, even when no one else is looking

These female leaders will broaden your take on post-pandemic wardrobe essentials and help connect the “need” for personal style with your everyday push to feel great.

5years ago
Know Your Value

Stylist Monica Barnett: How to create an awe-inspiring closet for career success in the new year

Barnett offers what she calls a “foolproof,” four-step strategy to edit your closet for the New Year.

5years ago
Know Your Value

6 Black, women-owned businesses to support (that will take your fashion game to the next level!)

Wardrobe stylist and founder of Blueprint for Style, Monica Barnett, gives Know Your Value her top picks.

5years ago
Know Your Value

From pearl necklaces to sneakers: 5 Kamala Harris style tips we should ALL incorporate in our lives

Wardrobe stylist and author of “The Creatives’ Closet,” Monica Barnett, shares fashion tips inspired by our next vice president.

6years ago
Know Your Value

How to repurpose your closet’s summer staples for a work-from-home environment

“The trick is to upgrade the items to look sophisticated and put together, without being overly formal,” says wardrobe stylist Monica Barnett.

6years ago
Know Your Value

Wardrobe stylist Monica Barnett: 9 do’s and don’ts of dressing during quarantine

“Sure, if you need to take a few days to stay cozy during these stressful times, do it. But also know getting dressed for a work-from-home environment doesn’t have to be complicated,” says Barnett.

6years ago
Know Your Value

8 key items to have in your closet so you can do casual Fridays with flair

Casual Fridays is a chance to show your personality and demonstrate you know your company and what professionalism looks like, says wardrobe stylist Monica Barnett.

6years ago
Know Your Value

9 ‘game-changer’ items to add into your fall wardrobe NOW

“The best closets have the great basics and then have those statement and game-changer pieces that make the ordinary stand out,” says wardrobe stylist Monica Barnett.