Who’s excited to get dressed up again for the holidays? We’re not completely clear of this pandemic, but we are in a much better place than this time last year. I want to share 3 quick tips in hopes that they help you get dressed—with less stress and more joy— so you can get out there and celebrate with family and friends.
Step 1: Plan your Outfits Now
Look at your calendar and make a list of events, meetings, dinners and even coffee dates with friends. Make a mental note of what you’d like to wear for each one. Even the casual meet-ups feel much more festive this time of year and you’ll be happy you gave a bit of thought to your outfit ahead of time. BONUS POINTS for trying outfits on and photographing them ahead of time. That’s how I make my clients’ LookBooks and so many people tell me how much time and energy they’ve saved by scrolling through the outfits, choosing one and then heading out the door.
Step 2: Be an Outfit Repeater
You know that feeling when you put an outfit on and you. just. feel. incredible? Your energy rises; your confidence rises; you feel strong; you feel like your best self. Well then, wear those outfits on repeat! There’s no reason to wear them once or “save” them. Most likely, many of your events and dates will have different audiences. Who cares if the pictures might have you in the same outfit. It’s sustainable, it’s more responsible, it’s a smart way to wear your clothes. And, it makes you feel happy!
If you see me out-and-about this holiday season, I will most likely be wearing one of these outfits. I love them so much; I already have them planned out; and by January, I think I’ll be over these color stories. So I’m gonna wear these babies into the ground over the next few weeks!
Step 3: Wear your Pieces in More than One Way
When you have a unique or favorite piece, find ways to create outfits with it for multiple occasions. Wear it dressy, wear it casual, wear it to meet a client—you get the picture. Again, planning this out ahead of time reduces the stress and lessens the chance of you tearing through your closet at the last minute; or, looking at your favorite pieces and thinking, “I really wish I wore those more.”
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And click here to watch the Instagram Live recording: How to Style Holiday Outfits.
Pick up some tips on wearing all black; the Rule of Three; and moving out of a period of austerity into one of joyful abundance.
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