Why is getting dressed stressing you out?

SIMPLE ANSWER: You’ve ended up in a style rut which can feel tough to get out of.

WHY and HOW?: We are constantly hounded by the idea that first impressions matter and therefore we are fully aware of how important it is to look good. Achieving that is not as easy as people make out it is.

Can you imagine sitting down at your desk, and when asked ‘how are you?’ replying:

“I really struggled to find something to wear this morning so I cried into my wardrobe?”

Its laughable, but it is the reality for so many of us and we are afraid to admit we struggle in this area of life because everyone else seems to be nailing it therefore we refuse to talk about it.

We end up feel like something is wrong with us and so we STRESS about it.

I promise you…

Firstly, you are not alone, so many feel exactly like this but do not admit it.

Secondly, this nightmare feeling can go once you understand how to dress for your own body.

I am here to explain how a wardrobe styling session can get yourself out of the style rut.

My goal is to help you create chic outfits effortlessly every day, reducing outfit stress.

Before the pandemic, we used to go to work, dress up, and follow dress codes automatically. Then, lockdown happened, working from home became the norm and we got stuck in PJ’s and leggings. All of sudden we are flooding back to office life and we are even more stressed about how to dress in this ‘office causal’ code we do not understand. Hence we feel stressed about our style.

Please believe me when I say this there’s no better way take control of your negative emotions surrounding getting dressed than by taking a very long hard look at yourself, and getting on top of you body shape.

DON’T WORRY, This does not involve stripping down to your underwear and strutting around! What I encourage is that, even before we start the wardrobe cleanse, you take a look at the outfits you are styling on your own.

Making an outfit diary

I urge all my clients to start by creating an outfit diary by taking a photo of the outfit you wear each day for two weeks.

Then I encourage them to go back and evaluate how they felt in their outfit, how productive they were. and how they feel looking back at the picture. This helps us look at how your emotional connection to your outfits which is a massive thing by the way! I really value providing a personal styling service that enhances your natural identity rather than recreating a brand new one, unless this is exactly what you want. This step helps me to assess how to work together and formulate a plan to get you the best results in the simplest way. Its not a one size fits all with personal styling which is is why online advice does not all cut the mustard.

Once we start the process I promise I am not entering your home with the intention of chucking your favourite items and nor do I intend to just neatly fold things away (you’d be surprised at what some people expect!) Any styling session that involves looking at your own clothes works best when we are in the comfort and privacy of your own home. It is during these moments that I share with you all the secret rules on how to dress your best considering what I learn about you and your life. I value the getting to know you when you are in your comfort zone as it is here where your true lifestyle and preferences will be revealed. We will discuss your body shape and I will help you identify your assets, every single person has loads I promise! I will also engage with your own feelings about your body and work on a more positive body mindset. This not only gives us a good overview as to what styling dilemmas you may have but also builds your trust in me, ensuring you by the time we reach your wardrobe you’re relaxed and at ease!

"It's very hard to change someone's style unless you work with them intensively on a one to basis" Alexis Honce, Stylist.

I am not the stylist that will just tell you which fruit your body shape resembles and then throw generic advice your way… I know you can all use the internet to search for things like this… just like I have!

Instead I believe that we must really consider how we want our clothes to look on us and how we want to feel in them. I can guarantee that you will learn key rules on how to dress to enhance your body within the life that you live. This means going forward you’ll know exactly what to avoid and which items are perfect for you.

I believe my styling strategies will get you the results you want and eliminate any stress you feel. We shouldn’t ignore the data which shows that people who dress better make more money, and productivity increases when your style is better.

Please feel free to get in touch… even if you just fancy a chat about where you are at the moment. I know making an investment like this can feel frivolous but what you spend will be paid back in increased energy, efficiency and self esteem.

Love Jess

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