THESE bad habits are ruining your style!

I’m a BIG believer that it’s not what we say or believe – but what we actually DO that defines us. Our habits make us who we are. 

Having a wardrobe you love, that makes your life easier, does not happen overnight. It happens by repeatedly taking actions towards that goal.

Let’s talk about the habits that keep you stuck in a wardrobe that makes life harder—and the ones that help you build a wardrobe that makes life easier AND more fun.

You too can have results like this if you stop the bad habits and start the good ones:

A text from a longtime client after I helped her organize her wardrobe in a new home

Bad Style Habits

Panic shopping for events

You have a wedding, conference, or reunion coming up soon, so you panic-buy something just to get through it. Flash forward six months, and that item is hanging in your closet, unworn since the event. You’ll eventually get rid of it and feel bad for spending as much as you did only to wear it once and not even feel that good in it.

Shopping sales just for the deals

The dopamine hit of scoring a deal is real. But if you wouldn’t buy it for 20% more, you don’t really like it or need it. Buying something you won’t wear isn’t saving money, it’s wasting it. Not to mention time and closet space.

Chasing trends because you think you have to

I’ll never stop saying it – Trends are not the law!

If a trend feels like you, great! Go for it. Buying something just because TikTok told you so? Hard NO! You won’t feel like yourself in it, and I guarantee you won’t wear it more than twice.

Forcing yourself into “your size”

Sizing has become so inconsistent that a single closet can house items from XS through XL that all fit the same body. (Mine certainly does!) No one knows what the tag on your pants says, but it’s obvious if they’re too tight AND you’ll be miserable in them. If it fits and feels good, it’s your size. Period.

Good Style Habits 

Knowing what you like and sticking to it

Your style won’t magically find you; you have to put in the work to figure it out. Whether you do that with me or on your own, the result is the same: a wardrobe that doesn’t feel aimless and random but rather reflects who you are and how you want to express that to the world.

Focusing on the positive

Instead of building outfits to hide the parts of your body you don’t love, focus on building outfits to highlight the ones you do love. While the outfits might not be that different, the difference in how you feel when getting dressed will be game-changing. 

Saying BYE to fashion rules

Mix black and brown. Wear white in December. Embrace horizontal stripes. The Fashion Police isn’t real, and the outdated rules your mom raised you with have got to go. Wear what makes you feel good, rules be damned!

Editing your closet regularly

A big clean-out is GREAT but it’s not enough. Your closet needs regular maintenance. Clothes wear out. Your style evolves. Your body changes. Editing your closet at least once a year will keep it fresh and ensure everything in there is working for you, not against you.

Taking care of your clothes

Whether it’s from H&M or Hermès, every piece in your wardrobe deserves TLC. Follow the care instructions. Always machine wash cold. Air dry everything with stretch. Hand wash or dry clean when needed. A little effort goes a long way in keeping your clothes looking good and lasting longer.

If you're reading this and thinking, "Sh*t! I am guilty of these bad habits," don't spiral. You are definitely not alone—most people do at least some of these. But if you want to break the cycle of wardrobe dissatisfaction, the best time to start is now.

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