3 Simple Steps to Get Your Style Together By Christmas
Halloween has come and gone. Thanksgiving is in two weeks. I don’t know about you, but I’m in the thick of it—”it” being that busy-not-enough-hours-in-the-day feeling that comes with this time of year. If you’re already stressing about your holiday outfits or winter wardrobe, you’re not alone.
Without fail, time kicks into warp speed the day after Halloween, and suddenly we’re racing through the holiday season and everything that comes with it—from planning holiday outfits to packing for travel.
Naturally, I’m already thinking about what I’ll be wearing. Last year I stuck with a streamlined color palette for my holiday wardrobe, which made it even easier to dress for dinners, date nights, parties and family gatherings. I’ll likely repeat that strategy this year.
When you think about what’s on your calendar for the next few months and what you’ll be wearing, how do you feel about your holiday style?
If the answer is anything but effortless, let’s fix that.
Here are 3 simple steps you can take starting today to get your style together by Christmas:
Start your holiday closet edit by removing one piece from your wardrobe.
That’s it, just one piece—the one you always skip over every time you get dressed. It doesn’t fit. You don’t even like it. It still has the tags on it because it doesn’t work with anything else in your closet. It needs to be hemmed (and you know it never will be). It has a stain.
Whatever the reason, it’s time to get it out of your closet. Donate, sell or recycle it—just don’t put it back in your closet.
Sometimes, that small bit of space is all you need to see the good stuff that’s been there all along.
Make me your accountability partner. Leave this tab open in your browser until you’ve done it, then comment below and tell me what you got rid of.
2. Get inspired, not overwhelmed.
My style guides for midlife women are full of inspirational looks for work, weekend and everything in between. Chances are, you can recreate some of the looks with pieces you already have in your closet.
These guides aren’t intended to cause a mindless “add-to-cart” session—they’re designed to inspire you to see your closet differently. Of course, if something catches your eye, shoppable links are there for your convenience.
Browse, recreate, remix. That’s how effortless holiday style starts.
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3. Work with me before the holidays.
If you keep telling yourself you’re going to invest in your personal style before the holidays, now is the time. My calendar is open for both new and established clients, but space is limited—my last day of work before the Christmas holiday is December 10.
Here’s how I work with new clients:
30 Days of Style: A fresh perspective on the pieces already in your closet. No shopping required—just fun, easy outfits and personal styling for midlife women who want getting dressed to feel effortless.
Curated Style Edit: The perfect mix of old and new for a seamless wardrobe refresh that works all season long. I’ll transform your beloved, go-to pieces that still work for you today and recommend a few new key pieces to create an intentional wardrobe that works for you every day, no matter where you’re going.
Seasonal Wardrobe Refresh: The ultimate winter wardrobe reset. Together, we’ll define your style, edit out only what no longer serves you and build a wardrobe that fits your life today.
If you’re an established client, you have access to my VIP menu. Email me for details.
Cross “feel put-together before the holidays” off your list now and book your discovery call to get your holiday wardrobe ready with ease.
