Dress, Success and a Quick Styling Sesh
To Keep in Mind
You’re the Boss: This doesn’t only mean wearing what suits your figure best. It’s also helpful to simply consider moments during the day where you might become more aware of fabric and fit, in any capacity. Ask yourself questions like, if it’s warm during my commute, will I need to carry a cardigan for a potentially chilly office? I’m giving a presentation. Which top will make me feel most confident and command the room’s attention?
Care for Colors, Beat the Boredom: Life is much too short for a monotonous wardrobe. Take a leap of faith — wear the uncommon pairing, experiment with hues. There’s no rulebook in the journey of finding your likes and loves.
Search High and Low: If you feel like you’ve lost your creative spark, or you’re slowly finding it, step outside to people watch, or hop online for endless sources of inspiration. Here are my go-to’s that guide me when needed:
Cities: Charleston, Washington, DC, New York City, Dallas, Amsterdam and London.
People: Hadley Greene, Willa Bennett, Aurora James, London Boscamp, Kimberly Bizu, Briley King, Shelby Mayfield, Lilly Sisto, Laura Harrier, André Leon Talley, Pharrell and Princess Diana.
Designers & Brands: Farm Rio, Tom Ford @ Gucci, Pucci, Chloé, Jacquemus, Genevieve Lavelle, Grover Rad and Kelly Wearstler.
Aritzia Effortless Pant
Style with: Tucked button-up, ballet flats and cardigan draped over shoulders. Also try with loafers and a fun, classy blouse.
J. Crew Pintuck Top
Style with: White or dark-wash straight jeans and Vejas.
Aritzia Acclaim Skirt
Style with: Blazer, simple tank and a kitten heel.
Aritzia Ty Cardigan
Style with: The Effortless Pant or mid-rise jeans and a simple tee.
Brandy Melville Striped Button-Up Top
Style: Tucked neatly into light-wash straight jeans and black loafers.
Farm Rio Long Sleeve Blouse
Style with: Mid-length nude, brown or white skirt, and heeled brown boots. Or, match with skirt of the same pattern to complete the look.