Style Muse Mary Glenn McElveen
Mary Glenn McElveen of @m.g._style has a way of making every look feel entirely her own, which is exactly why we love seeing her in Hunter Bell pieces season after season. Her style embraces bold color, feminine details, and statement silhouettes while always feeling natural and effortless. Whether she's dressing up a favorite print or adding her own unexpected touch, she brings a confidence and individuality that makes each piece come to life in a fresh way.
When building a summer wardrobe for your clients, what are the hero pieces you always recommend investing in?
I always encourage clients to start with versatile pieces that work across multiple occasions. A great white dress, a polished matching set (to style separately or together), elevated basic tops, and lightweight bottoms, like linen pants or a poplin short, are usually at the top of my list. Summer wardrobes tend to be smaller, so I want every piece to work hard and be styled several different ways throughout the season.
Where do you feel most inspired during the summer — travel, entertaining, time at home, weekends away — and how does that influence how you dress?
Travel is where I find the most inspiration. I love studying how style changes from place to place and using fashion as a way to connect with a destination. Living in Alabama, my everyday wardrobe is often rooted in practicality so travel gives me permission to be a little more adventurous and make more of a statement. I’m constantly taking mental notes. Whether it’s a woman in Palm Beach wearing head-to-toe color, a chic New Yorker in tailored separates, or the effortless ease of coastal dressing. Those moments inevitably find their way back into how I dress and how I style my clients back home.
What’s a styling detail you think instantly makes a summer outfit feel more elevated and intentional?
Accessories make all the difference. A woven bag, statement necklace, a great belt, or even simply adding a structured sandal can completely transform a look. In the summer especially I find that keeping the outfit simple and focusing on interesting accessories creates that effortless, elevated feel.
Which piece from the collection would you wear on repeat, and how would you style it differently throughout the season?
The white two piece pant set is the piece I’d wear on repeat. I love that it feels polished when worn together, but each piece stands on its own. I’d wear the pants with a simple tank and sandals for an easy daytime look, then style the top with denim later in the fall. Versatility is always top of mind for me, and this set can easily be dressed up or down depending on where you’re headed.
