Having some additional time at home has given us some time to think about things a little differently. I've had many conversations with women about what getting dressed means to them and their relationship with their clothing.... and we are not talking about their superficial surface relationship with clothing. Clothing isn’t an acquaintance we nod and smirk at… clothing supports us, gives a glimpse at who we are, and is the largest form on non-verbal communication.

So, what is your style story?

We are laying on the couch, going deep and discussing all of the things.

Your internal dialogue that you have about clothing may sound something like this…

👉I love leather, but I shouldn’t wear leather pants to a meeting because it’s not conservative enough ⁣
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👉 Florals are beautiful, but I don’t want to come off as too feminine ⁣
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👉 Leopard makes me feel powerful, but I don’t want them to think I’m trying to look young ⁣

What makes these thoughts “my style story?”

These thoughts come from somewhere much deeper. They may come from a friend in high school that once mentioned your long neck, going to a religious school with a dress code, or a comment from a college boyfriend’s friend about how short your skirt is.

The memories of these stories may fade in our minds, but they are always there in our subconscious, they are in the fitting room with us, they are in our closets, and they are definitely in your eyes when we look in the mirror!
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These are the stories that make us who we are… they mold us, give us strength, and make us unstoppable.

The most important part of our style story is to be aware of when it is helping us and when it is holding us back!
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Notice what comes up when you have really strong feelings about clothing. If you love it or hate it, being uncomfortable means that you are at the edge of stepping into your highest self, it’s our 2 million year old brain trying to protect us from being hurt! ⁣

Remind yourself that these are just stories, limiting beliefs that hold us back. Have an honest conversation with yourself about your personal style, what you like, who you want to attract to you, who you want to look like. This isn’t always an easy process. I always have clients go through visioning exercises to see themselves without the stories. The end result is a remarkable blend of personal style and personal power!
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In the words of Glennon Doyle “UNTAME your inner cheetah and remember your power⁣... she’s in there!”

So what is your story with clothing?⁣ email me here to let me know!

Welcome!

I'm Melanie! A personal stylist and confidence coach for high achieving women.

Here on the blog, I write about style tips, personal branding, outfit creation, and how to use your wardrobe to get noticed.
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