Bronwyn Newport (‘RHOSLC’) on Dressing Loud After Growing Up Mormon

Today on Real Talk, The RealReal’s Kristen Naiman sits with fashion historian, archivist, and TV personality Bronwyn Newport (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City). They unpack Bronwyn’s playful approach to personal style, from growing up Mormon with strict modesty rules to embracing a life of “zero rules” when it comes to getting dressed. Then, they discuss the difference between fashion and personal style, red carpet dressing, the myth of “timeless” wedding looks, and why Bronwyn believes clothing can be a form of joyful resistance. On the back half, Bronwyn reflects on dressing through life’s transitions, the distinction between clothing as armor and hiding, and how her love of drag and LGBTQ advocacy shapes her understanding of self-expression. Along the way, she shares her hyper-specific approach to shopping secondhand, favorite fashion rabbit holes, and the joy of dressing for yourself rather than an audience. To close, Kristen and Bronwyn offer guidance to two callers: one hoping to break free from a wardrobe of “boring basics,” and another navigating personal style postpartum while breastfeeding. To learn more and subscribe to Real Talk, visit therealreal.com/real-talk. To call into the show, email us at realtalk@therealreal.com.