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Strategic Dressing

Style Personality – Discovering Your Unique Style

By Fashion & Style Personalities, Strategic Dressing, Your Best Self

Discovering your unique style!   Ever find yourself staring at your closet, feeling like you’re lost with nothing to wear? I get it. But here’s the deal: style is more than just picking out an outfit; It is a look that reflects your personality, sense of self, and outlook on life, it’s like telling the world who you are without saying a word. Having a clear idea of your style personality will help save time and money when shopping in your closet, online or in a retail setting and will result in your feeling comfortable and confident. So, where do…

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Make Life Easier with a Capsule Collection

By Closet Curation, Strategic Dressing

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WITH A WELL-EDITED CAPSULE WARDROBE Once I had edited back my own wardrobe in January of this year, clearing over 50% of it, I realized that many of the most important items left were basic staples that transcend seasons and trends. These versatile work-wear and lifestyle pieces form the foundation of a wardrobe that coordinate well with different patterns, shapes, footwear, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. Wikipedia defines a capsule wardrobe as: “a small collection of garments designed to be worn together which is harmonized in color and line”. A capsule wardrobe is essentially curated from your existing…

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Viva Magenta – The Color of The Year

By Beauty of Color, Fashion & Style Personalities, Strategic Dressing

  At the beginning of the year, the color experts at Pantone along with the AI tool, MidJourney, declared that Magenta was the most celebrated color for 2023. They called it an “unconventional shade for an unconventional time!”  It is true. These are unconventional times and Magenta is not conventional, no matter the times.   We can wear Magenta year-round and embrace its qualities as a color, or a tool, to promote self-expression, send a message, and dress as an individual. Magenta is full of positive meaning and transmits contentment, harmony, compassion, and kindness.      Why not incorporate this color into your…

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Statement Dressing For Everyone

By Strategic Dressing

In a world where digital communication has overtaken in-person relationships and where working from home has become a mainstay of modern life, being remembered and having a voice has become increasingly challenging. While this is not a surprise to many, it can feel isolating and frustrating to not be heard, leaving one feeling unseen. Statement pieces are one solution to overcoming these challenges and provide confidence and can fit any mood!

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The White Shirt Gone Rogue

By Strategic Dressing

A new classic returns and goes beyond the workplace.   Everyone owns one, two or three, and they’ve been a staple for years. Now, many tried and true brands at every price point have updated the classic white button-ups that we have all relied on as anchor pieces that go with just about everything. This year, there is a wide array of white collared shirts that are anything but uniform, yet they still have utility in any wardrobe. A century ago, the white shirt symbolized a pristine appearance. The “Oxford” shirt with an essential and basic status came next, as…

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How To Wear Jeans To Work

By Fashion & Style Personalities, Strategic Dressing

Six ideas you can simply replicate!   With the casualization of the workplace happening in multiple industries, one of the wardrobe basics that is have big resurgence is the classic blue jean. Everyone owns them and now its possible in some careers to be able to wear jeans to work.  Jeans offer versatility, functionality, comfort and style all in one simple silhouette. Always classic and chic with minimal effort.           Take a look at my jeans looks that are easy to copy for yourself!   1.   Dressing down a dramatic blouse  Bright pink blouse and jeans…

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A Complete Guide to Color Matching

By Beauty of Color, Dress Code, Fashion & Style Personalities, Strategic Dressing

It’s a big day. You’ve got an important meeting at work that you’re taking the lead on and you’ll be in front of a room of people. You want to make sure you look and feel your best. The only problem? You DISLIKE picking out your outfits. You’re not sure if it’s because you’ve got too many options or you just can’t think before your morning coffee – either way, you always seem to end up with the same, safe outfit. It doesn’t represent your personality or business ambitions at all, but you know it looks professional. If this sounds…

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A Complete Guide to Monochromatic Dressing

By Beauty of Color, Closet Curation, Strategic Dressing

Do you find yourself so busy that getting dressed in the morning is a stressor as opposed to a mood lifter? I’ve got the solution for you!   MONOCHROMATIC DRESSING   This style hack is not only on-trend but also chic, and easy to throw together on a whim. I’m sharing my ultimate guide for how to ace monochromatic dressing! “Monochromatic dressing isn’t just pairing the same color together and hoping for the best. It’s a strategic way to mix textures in varying shades to create dimension in your look. Plus, it’s an easy way to stretch your wardrobe and…

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