Excuse the potty mouth, sorry Mum, but ‘I want to look like I’ve got my sh*t together!’ is a request I had from a recent client and have heard many times over the years. It’s a succinct way of saying ‘I would like to look confident, professional and competent in my role’. Who doesn’t want to look like that? I know I do!
Spring is here which means if you haven’t got yours together, you can no longer hide under your winter coat or slouchy jumpers. Alongside the lighter nights and warm(ish) weather come invitations to conferences, meetings, drinks and other social occasions so now is a great time to pay attention to your appearance and style. To help you, I’m sharing my five tried and tested ways to do that below:-
5 tips to help you look like you have your sh*t together:-
1.Check your diary
Make a note of what you are going to be doing in the coming weeks. Consider the big and small occasions and especially what you will be doing most days. It’s common to spend loads of time focusing on what to wear for a one off event but the clothes you wear day in day out are just as important – if not more!
2.Edit in your wardrobe
Change your wardrobe over for the new season and assess what you have to wear. Get rid of anything that is worn, torn and or doesn’t fit. Once you have done that you find it easier to see what you have and any potential gaps. Make a note of what you have to wear for all the days in your diary and write a focused shopping list for anything you are missing.
3.Be authentic
You are far more likely to look confident and pulled together if you feel like yourself. I often see a massive difference between what a client feels they ‘should’ wear to work and what they enjoy wearing at weekends. Bring your personal style into your work outfits by noting the items you enjoy wearing. For instance if you wear lots of colour at weekends but have a work wardrobe full of dark shades then introduce a pop of colour to your work outfits.
4.Get organised
Taking the time now to sort your wardrobe now will save you time and money in the long run. Don’t wait until an event is looming or make do with outfits that feel tired and past their best. Plan your outfits in advance so you avoid the last minute ‘I have nothing to wear!’ panic. If you need to shop for anything be sure to take a focused list and shop with intention.
5.Trust your instinct
We’ve all been there, you put on an outfit that feels not quite right, you can’t put your finger on what’s wrong but you feel out of sorts all day. When you get dressed, trust your instinct and how the outfit really makes you feel. An outfit that ticks all the boxes of looking great, feeling good and allowing you to feel comfortable for your day ahead will give you an instant mood and confidence lift.
Remember the aim is to feel good enough, not perfection. Real life outfits are not like most social media posts. If you don’t have the perfect matching handbag, the latest ‘must have’ accessory or salon blow dried hair, that’s okay. Spring is a the ideal opportunity to refresh your style and breathe new life into your wardrobe. Taking action now will ensure you look like you have your sh*t together for Spring and beyond.
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