maximizing your style at minimal cost
You make an impression everywhere you go and with everyone you meet. So, what do you want it to be? For the most part, you do control it. Think of your “indelible impression” — is it a little dated and frumpy? Perhaps you want to look fresh and modern. Maybe you’re dressing a bit […]
I write regularly about personal image, a subject I am passionate about and have been for many years, even decades before I was trained as an image consultant. As a young person, I noticed how people were treated differently based on their how they acted and the way they dressed. […]
What dressing, grooming or shopping habits have you developed over the past 30, 40 or 50 years? Are all those habits serving you? Along the way have you become stuck in a rut but keep doing it that way because you don’t know what else to do? While I’m in […]
Don’t wait to lose weight before updating your wardrobe. Celebrate your NOW body. I often hear people tell me that when they lose weight, they will invest in their wardrobe. I’m suggesting you instead dress your best each and every day to keep your energy and goals more focused. Use […]
Anyone can become stuck in his or her everyday basics—you know, the black sheath dress and tailored blazer for women, or for men, the dark suit and tie or basic jeans and navy sport coat. Everyone wants a quick pick-me-up to stand out a bit more, so having the right […]
You received a Save the Date card for a wedding and marked it on your calendar. Now what? Give some thought to the following: Note how the invitation or save the date card is addressed. Is this just for you (if you are single) or is it a “plus one?” […]
I often hear clients say they want to be polished and appropriate for all the events they need to attend. Their real goal is to not embarrass themselves by appearing that they do not know any better by over-dressing or under-dressing. Usually it’s the horror of having experienced one of […]
Each month we talk about the important tool of using our wardrobes to present the best version of ourselves. In this issue let’s talk about another equally important dimension of our image—our social giveback image. I see it all the time, as I’m sure you do … the social connections […]
Here are eight ways to tell if you are stuck in a style rut: Is there a lack of color in your closet? Do you have 50 shades of grey or black, from tees to suits? You own more yoga pants (women)/athletic pants (men) than you own tailored pants. Your […]
It’s an emergency call that for some reason always comes in the wee hours of the morning: “Something has happened. How soon can you be here?” Perhaps you’ve experienced such a family emergency or a work situation that had you suddenly throwing clothes into a suitcase and buying an e-ticket […]
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