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Perimenopausal Style Essentials

This season of life demands style that works just as hard as you do. Perimenopausal style essentials should offer flexibility, polish, and a bit of personal power. As a wardrobe stylist for executives, I focus on Perimenopausal style essentials that move with your body, adapt to unpredictable temperatures, and still help you walk into any room looking—and feeling—like the most confident version of yourself. These aren’t basics. They’re elevated staples that solve for style, function, and confidence all at once.

2025/02/21

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Build Your Capsule Wardrobe

Knowing how to create a capsule wardrobe is the first step to building a closet that’s intentional, polished, and stress-free. When you understand how to create a capsule wardrobe that reflects your lifestyle and style goals, you eliminate clutter and gain clarity. As a top personal stylist for executives, I guide professionals on how to create a capsule wardrobe that aligns with their brand and helps them show up with ease and confidence. Creating a capsule collection is a great

2025/01/17

A white button shirt with a must-have feature

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Best White Button Down Feature

The best white button-down feature is one you’ve probably overlooked—but it makes all the difference in fit and function. Whether you’re headed to the boardroom or brunch, knowing the best white button-down feature ensures your shirt lays clean, stays crisp, and complements your body shape. As a DC personal stylist and top-rated wardrobe strategist, I believe that understanding the best white button-down shirt feature is essential for building a power wardrobe that performs. The white button-down is still as classic

2025/01/13

Black girl in a tuxedo seated at a table

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Powerful Women Need a Tuxedo

The tuxedo for professional women is a power move—and one that should already be in your closet. As a top personal stylist for executives, I recommend a tuxedo for professional women who want to command attention, own their presence, and look effortlessly elevated without trying too hard. A well-tailored tuxedo for professional women isn’t just a style statement—it’s a strategic choice that says, “I’m here, I’m confident, and I mean business.” After having one made by Cheryl Lofton, I now

2024/12/23

Accessories

Improve Your Visual Resume with These 3 Fall Items

Add these 3️⃣ pieces to your fall wardrobe (and I’m digging into my closet to share examples) if you want a better Visual Resume™️: While the list can be longer, these are three easy ways to improve your Visual Resume™ and elevate any overall outfit. 1️⃣ > A scarf or pocket square is unexpected so the ‘element of surprise’ gives you automatic points. A colorful accessory allows you to bridge two solid colors together and add a little personality to

2024/10/17

'Fits For Women

Fabulous Flats

Fabulous Flats! Fabulous flats! What are “flats”? They were invented BEFORE heels and they created a way for women (and men) to prance around more comfortably. I consider flats to be any footwear whose heel is under 40mm and/or has a sturdy platform (for stability in times of manic/gratuitous rushing). I am NOT a fan of flats but these flats are FAB!

2023/10/19

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guess what wardrobe item you need this summer?

Another must-have for busy professionals is a CRISP WHITE SHIRT. Simple, right? Anyone who knows me or any client who has worked with me knows I am a supporter/proponent/closet whisperer/advocate of the white button-down shirt. I’ve even recently published the updated excerpt, The White Shirt, from my latest book, The Creatives’ Closet! But, I digress…. The white shirt is AWESOME 😎 because it can go from day to date night, work to weekend, home to overseas without missing a beat

2023/06/07

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have you ever been in love?!

I have many times ~ and each time, I made the purchase [regardless] of price without hesitation. See. Love. Buy. Mine! How many items do you have in your closet that you pass by [daily] because it’s not quite the right size, you have “nothing to wear with it“, or it doesn’t quite fit anymore. After coming from my girlfriend Sandra’s place, she has effectively eliminated almost all of the clothes that are “iffy” ~ she has a closet full

2019/01/21

Men's Matters

MANly Monday: Summer Take on the Navy Blazer

The navy blazer is one of the key elements in any professional man’s closet but it’s summer, so do we need to change the way we handle this item? it’s still essential go lighter in weight try a plaid pattern the thinner/more refined the line/pattern, the more easily it can be dressed up wear with light grey, white, or camel pants shoes should be cream nubuck or in the cognac/luggage family ….which means your belt should be…(you guessed it)! Options:

2014/05/05

Men's Matters

Please #Tweed

Tweed is a classic. For men, it’s a wardrobe staple. It’s an expanded Essential Wardrobe item. We borrowed it from the Brits but here’s how to make it your own… decide whether to go single or double-breasted: double-breasted is instantly more formal and, frnakly, uptight how many buttons? tradition would tell you two to keep it simple as you on-and-off what kind of pattern are you going for?herringbone, Prince of Wales, donegal, Prestwick, houndstooth, etc what color family? if you

2012/10/12

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2011/07/06

Essential Spring Wardrobe Transition Piece

Imagine a busy Saturday morning and your favorite jeans, or an after-work drink to commiserate about ‘work drama‘ and you’re decked out in your super-cute khaki skirt and frilly top, or you’re at work in the most basic of shift dresses. All are excellent opportunities to rock this l.a.b. striped wrap sweater throw and, simultaneously, increase your style prowess! The oversized shape can easily hide our make-believe imperfections; the skinny cropped sleeves create a slimming effect; and uneven horizontal striping distracts

2010/03/04

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Perimenopausal Style Essentials

Build Your Capsule Wardrobe

Best White Button Down Feature

Powerful Women Need a Tuxedo

Improve Your Visual Resume with These 3 Fall Items

Fabulous Flats

guess what wardrobe item you need this summer?

have you ever been in love?!

MANly Monday: Summer Take on the Navy Blazer

Please #Tweed

July Style Checklist

Essential Spring Wardrobe Transition Piece

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