The Everyday Style School

There are so many habits you already do on a daily basis that can be applied to your wardrobe, and I'm sharing four of them with you today. In this episode, I talk about: What to do when it seems like solutions to your style problems don't exist Why outfits and pieces that don't work can be the best teachers How to improve your style while spreading kindness Getting better style doesn't have to mean learning more wardrobe tips and hacks–sometimes it's just applying what you're already doing to your closet. This episode will help you do that.

In this episode, I talk about: Five ways to look more put together without extra effort The simple style killer that might be living in your closet How to keep basics from looking bland and boring You can have the simplicity you want without sacrificing style, or becoming someone you're not, and this episode will help you get there.

In this episode, I talk about why you can have all the technical style knowledge in the world, but still struggle to get dressed each day (and actually like the results). I also share why dressing well has to become a daily habit, rather than something you only do when it really "matters", and how consistent practice is the key to making style feel easier over time. I hope this episode helps your everyday style go from something that feels like a difficult chore, to feeling easy and natural. In this episode: The difference between dressing up, and dressing well How simple, consistent habits put style on autopilot The most important part of making any habit stick For full shownotes: youreverydaystyle.com/ep-229

We've reached the end of our fall semester, and I couldn't think of a better way to wrap things up than by answering YOUR questions. If you've been following along this season, you've learned about fit, color, proportion, body shape, and the fundamentals that make getting dressed easier. But learning the basics is just the starting point. How do you apply everything to your real life, your real body, and your real closet? I invited you to submit the questions that were holding you back, and that's what we're diving into today. From decoding color undertones to navigating limited shopping options to knowing when alterations are worth it, these are the questions that came straight from listeners like you who are doing the work and want to go deeper. In this episode, you'll discover: My foolproof method for training your eyes to see warm versus cool undertones How to make online shopping actually work for anyone shopping in specialty sizes When is something worth tailoring? Why "just put it on your body" is the most important style advice I can give you The missing piece to building a colorful wardrobe that still mixes and matches And more! I hope this episode helps you move past the fear of getting it wrong and gives you the confidence to experiment, try things on, and figure out what actually works for your body and your life. Style isn't about having all the answers before you start—it's about being willing to test things out and learn as you go. You've got this!

How well do you really know your personal style? I'm talking beyond the surface-level stuff—like whether you gravitate toward black or prefer bright colors. In this episode, we're diving deeper into the often-overlooked foundation of great style: truly understanding yourself. The biggest style breakthroughs don't come from following trends or mastering complicated styling formulas. They come from paying attention to what actually works for you. Today, we're unpacking 10 essential things every woman should know about herself if she wants getting dressed to feel easier, more fun, and authentically hers. I hope this episode helps you shift your perspective on what "knowing your style" really means. This isn't about memorizing fashion rules or completely overhauling your wardrobe. It's about building that fundamental understanding of yourself—what you love wearing, what makes you feel confident, and what actually fits into your real life. When you have these answers, everything else falls into place naturally. In this episode, you'll learn: The power of your "natural uniform" The connection between style vocabulary and shopping success Why style fundamentals are guides, not gospel The "wear more of what works" principle How to think of your style as choices, not commands Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-227

If you've ever taken a body shape quiz only to feel more confused than when you started, you're not alone. Despite all the resources out there—quizzes, blog posts, entire businesses built around body types—understanding and dressing your shape remains the #1 challenge I hear from women. Today, I'm breaking down why traditional body shape labels like "apple," "pear," "hourglass," and "rectangle" aren't working for most of us. More importantly, I'm sharing a better way forward that doesn't require you to fit perfectly into a labeled box. In this episode, you'll discover: The six major problems with traditional body shape labels Why rectangles are the most underserved body shape, despite making up the largest percentage of women The real reason I still use body shape labels A practical three-element framework for understanding your unique body without any label at all How to shift from asking "Can I wear that?" to "What will that do for me?" I hope this episode helps you realize that if labels and lists have never made style easier for you, it's not because your body is too unusual or too complicated—it's because the system itself is flawed. You don't need the perfect label to find clothes that make you feel amazing—you just need to understand your unique body and learn what clothes can do. And once you do, that knowledge is yours forever, regardless of how your body, lifestyle, or fashion trends change.

Let's talk about the topic that makes me geek out more than anything else in the style world: proportion. I know, I know—it doesn't sound exciting. But here's what I've learned after dressing thousands of women: you can have all the right pieces, follow all the rules, and still feel like your outfits don't work. The missing piece? Understanding proportion. This episode is packed with the kind of knowledge that actually makes a difference in how you look and feel in your clothes. We're diving deep into what proportion really means, why most women get it wrong, and how understanding this one concept can transform the way you get dressed every single day. We'll explore the two critical areas where proportion matters—your body and your outfits—and I'll give you homework that will help you start seeing yourself and your wardrobe in a completely different way. What you'll learn: Why style is all about relationships, not rules. The difference between short-waisted and short-torso (and why it matters). How to use the golden ratio to create outfits that look polished instead of frumpy. The volume distribution mistake that's making you look sloppy. Why you can't always balance everything perfectly (and what to do about it). I hope this episode helps you stop thinking about style as a collection of unrelated pieces and measurements, and start seeing the whole picture instead. Once you understand how the parts relate to each other, you can manipulate those relationships to create balance—and that's where the real magic happens. If you struggle with feeling like your outfits don't quite come together, this might actually be the one thing that changes everything.

Have you ever wondered why some color combinations look effortlessly chic while others feel like a fashion miss? It all comes down to understanding how color actually works. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three fundamental elements that affect both how colors look on you and how they work together in your outfits. This isn't about handing you a color card and calling it a day—it's about giving you the knowledge to make confident color choices for life. In this episode, you'll learn: The three elements that every color has The biggest mistake women make with color Four color pairing formulas that take the guesswork out of combining colors How to match your outfit's contrast level to your natural coloring The secret to mixing warm and cool colors successfully I hope this episode helps you see color as a tool you can play with confidently, rather than something that feels confusing or risky. When you understand that every color is made up of temperature, value, and saturation—and that all three matter—suddenly the whole world of color opens up. Your homework is simple: start noticing these elements everywhere, from what you see on TV to what's in store windows. The more you practice identifying them without the pressure of getting dressed, the easier it'll be to use color with confidence in your everyday outfits.

Have you ever ordered something online that looked perfect in the description, only to be completely disappointed when it arrived? Or struggled to explain to a sales associate exactly what you're looking for? Today, I'm sharing why building your style vocabulary is one of the most practical things you can do to make shopping easier, faster, and so much more successful. After 25 years of dressing women, I've seen how knowing the right words transforms the entire style experience. When you can name what you're looking for—whether it's a split v-neck blouse or palazzo pants—you stop wasting time, money, and mental energy on clothes that don't work. This episode breaks down why fluency in fashion terminology isn't about memorizing a dictionary—it's about empowering yourself to get the wardrobe you actually want. In this episode, you'll discover: The three compelling reasons why style vocabulary matters The essential categories of style terms that cover everything My favorite "vocabulary building in the wild" tactics that turn regular shopping trips into effortless learning opportunities The critical difference between just knowing words and knowing how to USE them Why retailers play fast and loose with definitions—and how to use this knowledge to your advantage I hope this episode helps you see that becoming style-fluent isn't about perfection or knowing every single term out there. It's about giving yourself the tools to communicate what you want, find what you need, and recreate looks that make you feel amazing. Most importantly, you'll spend less time in those frustrating "nothing looks good on me" spirals and more time feeling confident in clothes that truly work for your body and lifestyle.

This season, we're focusing on the fundamentals, and there's nothing more fundamental to your style than fit. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common pitfalls I’ve seen over the years that make great wardrobes look just okay, instead of amazing. Fit mistakes are sneaky. They show up in the way sleeves hang, in how fabrics skim (or cling), in the numbers we get attached to, and in the “quick fixes” that actually make things worse. The good news? Once you know what to look for, these mistakes are easy to spot, and even easier to avoid. By the end, you’ll see fit differently—and that shift alone can change everything about how your wardrobe works for you. You’ll stop wasting money on “almost right” pieces, and start building outfits that feel good and look polished, straight off the hanger. In this episode: Why sizing up for a "relaxed look" doesn't work the way influencers say it will The key info you should be looking for online to end up with clothes that fit well What you need to know about sizing How things like fabric content play a role in a garment's size and fit How to look at tailoring as investment, instead of just an added expense I hope this episode encourages you to slow down the next time you shop, and really look at how clothes fit on you. Try different cuts, pay attention to fabric, and practice spotting the small details that make the biggest difference. A little extra awareness here will give you more outfits you love, and a lot less stress in front of the mirror.

If you've been listening to style advice for years but still find yourself staring at a closet full of clothes you never wear, there's a good chance you've been focusing on the wrong things. I'm changing up the Everyday Style School this season because I've had an important realization—most of us are drowning in style advice while still struggling with the basics. We collect tips and tricks like they're going out of style, but we never build the foundation that actually makes everything else work. This season is my love letter to the fundamentals, and yes, even if you've been listening to me for six years, you might need this more than you think. Here's what we're diving into in this episode: Why mastering the basics beats collecting style hacks every single time The six non-negotiable style fundamentals that will transform how you get dressed Why fit trumps everything else in your wardrobe How building a strong style vocabulary will revolutionize your shopping The difference between knowing your body shape and actually understanding your body I hope this season will help you see that fundamentals aren't just a box to check before you get to the "good stuff"—they ARE the good stuff. Master them, and they'll give you the confidence to trust your choices and the skills to make any outfit work.

If you’ve ever followed all the style “rules” and still felt stuck, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest reasons traditional style advice doesn’t actually help you become more stylish—and what to do instead. We’ll look at how rules oversimplify things, what they leave out, and why understanding the why behind what you wear makes style feel a whole lot less frustrating (and way more fun).

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I’m sharing one of the most practical—and eye-opening—style lessons I’ve learned: Spend your money where you spend your time. I’ll tell you about the client who helped me see how often there’s a disconnect between the clothes we invest in and the lives we actually live. If you’ve ever felt like your closet doesn’t reflect your real life—or like getting dressed is harder than it should be—this episode will help you spot what’s not working, and figure out if your issue is quantity, quality... or both.

In this week’s episode of Summer Shorts, we’re unpacking a hidden belief that might be keeping you from loving your wardrobe—or even building one that works. If you’ve ever felt like caring about clothes is silly, shallow, or self-indulgent, this one’s for you. We’re exploring the difference between believing style doesn’t matter and believing it shouldn’t, where that mindset comes from, and how to reframe it so you can start using style as the powerful tool it really is—not just for looking good, but for living fully.

In this episode of Summer Shorts, we’re flipping the script on where true style starts. Spoiler alert: it’s not your jeans or your blazer—it’s what you wear when no one is watching. From your underwear drawer to your self-worth, we’re connecting the dots between unseen style and becoming a stylish woman from the inside out. This one’s short, powerful, and packed with take-action tips.

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I tackle the expensive mistake of last-minute clothes shopping and why those panic purchases never become wardrobe favorites. I explain the real reasons we find ourselves sweating in fitting rooms at 9 PM (spoiler: it's not just poor planning), why shopping from panic instead of preference leads to ill-fitting, off-brand purchases, and how these one-off items create closet confusion. I share practical strategies for planning ahead, preparing your closet for impromptu special occasions, and embracing that caring about how you look isn't frivolous - it's about living more fully in the life you want.

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I share my favorite piece of style wisdom about transforming your closet into the boutique you shop from each morning. I break down the two parts of creating this boutique experience - what's actually in your closet and how the space makes you feel - and explain why your closet shouldn't be a museum to who you used to be or storage for who you might become. You’ll also get practical tips for upgrading your space.

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I tackle something that sounds simple but keeps so many women stuck: giving yourself permission to like what you like. I explain why asking "what do WE think?" about your outfits is the wrong question, how focusing on getting style "right" instead of wearing what you love leads to the expensive "should" trap, and why buying clothes you think you should have makes you feel like a style imposter. I share practical exercises to help you identify what you actually love in your closet and start trusting your own taste, because when it comes to style, your opinion is the only one that matters.

In this episode of Summer Shorts, we’re getting to the root of your wardrobe problems by revealing where they actually live: in your pants. I’ll share the story of a client who tried unsuccessfully to solve the wrong wardrobe problem, and break down the three specific problems hiding in your bottoms. Plus, I explain why we overbuy tops and neglect our bottoms, and the wardrobe problems that strategy creates. Finally, I give you a step-by-step process to diagnose which problem you need to solve before you spend another dollar on clothes.

In this episode of Summer Shorts, I’m diving into my most repeated, but misunderstood, piece of advice! I share the story of a client whose wardrobe didn’t come together until she solved the right problem, explain why women hear when I say “shoes define your style”, and reveal how the wrong shoes not only waste your money, but can actually make you think you're bad at style. I'm also giving you practical steps for finding better shoes for the way you really live, and using them to boost your style.