Closet overload. Identity shifts. A calendar full of events and nothing to wear. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and you're exactly who Glamhive Expert Stylist, Emily Pashman, works with every day.
As a personal stylist based in San Francisco and working virtually with clients across the country, Emily is known for her high-low wardrobe curation, intuitive client connection, and deeply personalized style support. Whether her client is prepping for a wedding in Lake Como or navigating life post-baby in the Bay Area, Emily brings clarity, confidence, and calm to the closet.
Here, she shares her real-world approach to making style effortless and why the right pieces can change how you feel, not just how you look.
First things first: How do you begin transforming a client’s style and confidence?
“It starts with intuition,” Emily says.
“Before we even meet, I’m tuned in to what’s happening in the market, but my real focus is the client. What’s her lifestyle? What’s her energy? What does she need her clothes to do for her? That’s where I start.”
She doesn’t rely on trends. She prioritizes relevance. It’s never about dressing up a persona. It’s about bringing her client’s real self forward with ease.
The one piece of style advice she gives every woman over 35
“Choose smart, effortless pieces. Find your staples: monochromatic, seasonless, wearable, and build from there. You don’t need to overthink it. You just need the right foundation.”
Emily calls out The Row’s slit pants as a go-to investment piece that clients wear everywhere, from meetings to parties to just running errands in style. “When something’s *that* wearable, price point becomes secondary.”
How she builds a functional wardrobe that feels personal
Emily’s process is intuitive but strategic. “Every client’s closet tells a story. I start by asking what they love, and we go from there. Most people just need permission to let go of what no longer fits who they are or how they live.”
Her editing style is equal parts decisive and gentle. “You don’t need 18 versions of something that doesn’t serve you. You need five pieces that do.”
Her favorite instant upgrade
“A jean jacket, always.”
“Everyone underestimates it until they own one that fits right. It’s the perfect layer. It works with dresses, trousers, joggers, everything. Throw it on over a tee, or tuck it under a wool coat. If I don’t pack one for a trip, I regret it.”
Styling is never superficial—it’s personal
“People think caring about clothes is shallow. But how you show up matters, especially when your life is evolving.”
Emily recalls a client who just had her third baby and was re-entering the workforce. “She texted me after our session and said, ‘I feel a thousand times more confident.’ That’s the transformation that counts.”
Another client, a public figure, went from being skeptical about caring to being known for her elevated, effortless style. “It wasn’t about the outfits. It was about the confidence they gave her to walk into any room and own it.”
Here’s what changes everything:
“Wearability. Effortlessness. Quality.”
“High-low is the name of the game. Mix a 650 dollar pant with your favorite basic tee. Style isn’t about price. It’s about presence. You can see the difference when something’s well made, and you feel it too.”
What wardrobe staples does every woman over 35 need?
Emily’s non-negotiables:
- A denim jacket (versatile, easy, timeless)
- The right jeans (fit matters more than trend)
- Elevated trousers
- A powerful blazer
- Sneakers that make an outfit, not just finish one
- Black leather booties
- A scarf you love
- Great underpinnings and tees
- A perfect pair of stilettos
- Crisp, white shirting
“If you have five types of footwear and five go-to outfits, you can mix and match for almost anything life throws at you.”
The styling rules she breaks on purpose:
- Navy and black
- Mixed metals
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White in winter
“I also love styling trousers for cocktail parties. There’s nothing more chic than a strong pant with a beautiful top and heels.”
Her favorite client compliment
“When they say, ‘I feel better.’ Or when they send me photos from their trip, their event, their life—looking amazing, feeling confident, showing up fully as themselves. That’s the best.”
Ready to work with Emily?
Whether you're building a capsule wardrobe, reinventing your look post-baby, or simply want to feel better every time you get dressed, Emily Pashman is your stylist.
She works virtually and in-person with clients in San Francisco, Boston, New York, and beyond.
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