Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon's Signature Green Wardrobe

Krystal Simon has built a wardrobe that is anything but subtle. Green shows up everywhere, from shoes and accessories to coats and dresses. As the CEO of Care to Learn, Simon has cultivated a personal style that is equal parts polished and playful. “I’ve always been drawn to the timeless fashion of Jackie Kennedy and Kate Middleton,” she says. “Their style feels classic and polished without trying too hard. At the same time, I love the approachable, fun feel of Reese Witherspoon and Candace Cameron Bure.”

Green has naturally become her signature, since it is the primary color in Care to Learn’s color palette. Simon’s collection of green fashion pieces has grown organically over time. It started with a few statement pieces, then expanded into investment items like shoes and full suits. She gravitates toward Dillard’s, outlet finds and Nordstrom Rack, balancing corporate-ready pieces with a strong appreciation for a good deal. “As a busy mom and CEO, I try to strike that balance in my own style, something that helps me feel confident and professional, while still being warm, relatable, and true to who I am,” Simon says. “I want what I wear to reflect both the work I do and the person I am.”

Simon has three rows of green shoes in her closet and an entire section dedicated to green clothing. “The staples of green in my closet have grown, and it’s all seasons of green and all weather types, from a rain jacket to a wool leather coat and purses and luggage,” Simon says. “It’s quite fun.”

When it comes to creating her own personal style at work, Simon says it’s important to her that everything she wears truly represents who she is. “I would never wear something that I didn’t feel comfortable in,” she says. “It needs to be authentic to who you are as a person. And that, I think, is really important.”