Tara Swennen's fall wardrobe pairs fitting-day layers with statement outerwear, playful shoes and the red-carpet style she builds with Kristen Stewart.
Tara Swennen Style: Fall Layers and Red-Carpet Looks
A fall edit built around the fitting-day uniform, sharp outerwear and playful shoes that inform the stylist's work.
A fitting-room point of view
Swennen's work keeps the person in view, even when the clothes get bold. I love that her foundation is as practical as her red-carpet style: she studied fashion design at Cornell, met A.L.C. founder Andrea Lieberman at Barneys and assisted Rachel Zoe before starting her own styling business in 2006.
Kristen Stewart and Julie Bowen were among her first clients, and Swennen has dressed Stewart since she was 14. For her own fittings, she has described a jeans-and-T-shirt uniform, with a blazer when needed and pieces from Rag & Bone, Rails, L'Agence and Converse.
A fitting-day uniform with knits, jackets and easy layers
Cold-weather layers with shape and texture
Intrecciato leather-trimmed suede blouson jacket
Bottega Veneta
$8,500
Intrecciato leather-trimmed cotton jacket
Bottega Veneta
$4,400
Reverse lapel wool grain de poudre jacket
Givenchy
$3,950
Wool and cashmere-blend double-breasted coat
Givenchy
$6,950
Fur Collar Balmacaan Coat
Another Tomorrow
$1,690
Draped Crew Knit Sweater
Another Tomorrow
$490
Peplum Denim Jacket
Stella McCartney
$1,310
Falabella Faux Suede Medium Drawstring Bag
Stella McCartney
$1,250
A red-carpet look that moves
On Kristen Stewart's Love Lies Bleeding tour, Swennen used the film's gym setting as a starting point, balancing sporty references with lingerie layers and playful proportions. I like how the clothes stay in conversation with the film without turning into a costume.
InStyle included Swennen among its 2024 Imagemaker award winners and named Stewart, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Allison Janney among her clients. At Cannes in 2026, she and Stewart paired fashion-house looks with Converse and Nike sneakers, keeping comfort and movement inside the picture.
Comfort-first pieces for fittings and travel
Statement dressing with sharp tailoring and movement
Kitten Ankle Boots
Balmain
$1,695
Sequined Long Skirt
Balmain
$2,750
Arcadia Shearling Loafers
Proenza Schouler
$790
Suede and Braided Calf Small Ruched Tote
Proenza Schouler
$1,390
Blue Bouquet Floral Silk Satin Dress
Rodarte
$1,675
Silk Bias Halter Dress
Rodarte
$1.6
Tropical Wool Charles Petite Trousers
Tibi
$445
Soft Drape Hinged Button Down Shirt
Tibi
$495
Where I would start with Tara Swennen's style
Start with a strong layer, then keep the rest simple. Add a sneaker or a textured knit when the outfit needs more movement. That balance of personality and practicality feels true to how Swennen works.
