At The Style Rite, we believe

  • We create a dedicated safe space for mothers to quiet the distracting outside noises and expectations. Getting dressed is a powerful form of self expression and deeply personal to each of us as individuals.

  • We discover the underlying why of your personal style. Whereas a routine aims to make a behavior automatic and focuses on the what, a ritual aims to make a behavior intentional and focuses on the why.

  • We stop rushing and take the time to gain clarity regarding your wardrobe and the motivation behind it. Knowing the what, how, and why of your personal style leads to effortless dressing.

Christina Chernyak founder and principal stylist sitting smiling and ready to listen

Hi, I’m Christina, a mother, fashion industry veteran, and personal stylist who loves helping other mothers connect with and celebrate themselves through their clothing.

I am a life-long lover of fashion who grew up sketching fashion illustrations and pouring over fashion magazines and catalogues. I got my B.A. in Fashion Design and spent 20 years in the fashion industry working in New York, Seattle, and San Francisco as an apparel technical designer across brands that spanned small private companies, large corporations, and tech startups. Over the course of my career, I developed an expertise in apparel design, construction, fit and the product development and production process as a whole. While I learned a lot about the joys and frustrations women experience with clothing through client feedback, I always yearned for a way to directly communicate with the customers for whom we were making clothes.

I became a mother in 2020 and again in 2022. Between the pandemic, the physical and emotional fluctuations of pregnancy and postpartum, and workplace shifts (going from fully in-office, to fully-remote, to “hybrid”, to self-employed), I experienced a lot of change in a short amount of time - as so many of us did. I found myself relying on the act of getting dressed to be a grounding daily ritual that helped me feel like myself and maintain a sense of stability amidst all those shifts.

I understand the busy lives that mothers lead and the amount of time we spend caring for others. It can be easy to neglect caring for ourselves. Getting dressed can be a powerful way to check in and do something just for you. I started The Style Rite as a way to support mothers. I want moms to feel good physically and emotionally in their clothing and I want getting dressed to have purpose, ease, and fun. I love helping mothers in all stages of their lives reconnect with themselves through their personal style.

I can’t wait to meet you!