Transform Your Wardrobe- How to Create Confidence-Boosting Style Anchors
Your Closet Shouldn’t Be A Mood Killer!
The Power of Intentional Dressing- A Personal Stylist's Guide
I watched a client put on her black leather jacket last week.
Her shoulders went back. Her chin lifted. Her energy shifted. It was magical!
“This is my I-need-to-show-up-like-a-boss jacket” she said, giving me a little spin. “I wear it when I need to channel my inner bada$$.”
🎉🎉YES!!!🎉🎉
Understanding Confidence Anchors in Personal Style
That’s what I call a confidence anchor - a piece of clothing that instantly shifts how you feel.
Not because of the fabric or the brand name, but because of the power we’ve intentionally given it.
As a wardrobe consultant, organizer, but more importantly Your Closet Therapist, I will encourage you that the majority of your clothing should be items that instantly elevate your presence and mindset. It’s crucial to your emotions when getting dressed, especially when you’re just not feeling it.
You know those days…You’re running a bit late, you can’t find what works best together, your dog is underfoot waiting to be let out, your kids are yelling in the kitchen…you know those days! 😉 Now you’ve grabbed what’s “good enough” and that’s the day you’ll have.
Breaking Free from Negative Wardrobe Associations
Think about it, we’ve spent years giving our clothes the power to make us feel worse.
Jeans that don’t fit and remind us that we’ve changed
Expensive dresses that guilt us about money spent.
The "someday" section whispering "not good enough yet"
But what if we flipped that power? What if instead of a closet full of clothes that drag you down, you had
Your “watch me nail this presentation” attire
Your “I don't know anyone at this meeting” power piece
Your “I can handle anything” outfit
This isn’t about buying new clothes. It’s about intentionally choosing which pieces get to hold power in your life.
Creating Your Power Wardrobe-Beyond Professional Dress
It’s easier to have a couple of pieces that help you show up professionally, see Meeting Maker below, but I’d love for you to think of all the other ways you live your life. Do you feel awkward when you need to show up at your kids events and don’t really know anyone? Do you feel like you’re just grabbing something quickly when you go out to dinner with your hubby? Let’s start putting the same intention into all the ways we need to show up in the world. We could all use a little “shoulders back-chin up” energy these days! 😉
The Meeting Maker
Your “Meeting Maker” could be a sharp blazer that signals authority or well-fitted pants that fit your butt just right! Or at the very least, fit you well so you aren't pulling and tugging all morning. Whenever I really need to show up in a super confident way, I go for color. It immediately makes me have that chin up, shoulder back feeling.
The Mood Lifter
Your “Mood Lifter” could be the yellow dress that gets compliments every time you wear it, or the soft sweater that feels like a hug. Fabulous shoes that make you stand taller and walk with purpose! There’s a reason all the movie montages end up with the clothing transformation…it makes a difference.! I had a client who picked her brightest dress as her “depression fighter.” My mood lifter is mascara and fun earrings. 😜
See- they’re not just clothes anymore! They’re tools. Allies. Power sources.
Professional Style Strategy: Beyond Basic Wardrobe Organization
In the 5 Week DIY Closet Transformation Series, we don’t just organize your clothes. We deliberately build your collection of confidence anchors.
Because your closet? It’s either working for you or against you.
Here’s to intentional dressing!