Style Tips to Feel Your Best (with Allison Bornstein)
Mar 28, 2024
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Allison Bornstein, a personal stylist, shares tips on dressing to feel confident. Topics include shaping personal style, making the most of current clothes, and styling outfits for different occasions. Discussions range from expressing uniqueness through fashion to practical styling tips for working women and building a timeless jewelry collection.
Express yourself through clothing to boost self-confidence.
Draw inspiration from images to overcome fashion challenges.
Add elevated elements like blazers to transform casual outfits.
Balance accessories with contrasting metals for visual interest.
Experiment with shoe styles and accessories to elevate denim looks.
Deep dives
Discovering Personal Style
Dressing to express oneself and discovering the joy in getting dressed can empower individuals to enhance their self-confidence and create unique outfits that reflect their personality.
Styling Tips and Inspiration
Gathering inspiration from images or creating a vision board can provide direction when feeling stuck in a fashion rut. Experimenting with slight changes, such as mixing metals or choosing unexpected accessories, can add interest and elevate outfits.
Elevating Casual Outfits
Incorporating elevated elements like a structured blazer or a statement shoe, such as red heels, can transform a casual outfit featuring jeans and a t-shirt into a chic and stylish ensemble suitable for various occasions.
Mixing and Matching Accessories
Balancing accessories with a hero metal and incorporating pops of a contrasting metal can add depth and visual interest to an outfit. Experimenting with various shoe styles, like pointy-toed kitten heels or almond-shaped loafers, can help in achieving a sleek and polished look.
Styling Denim Outfits
Consider pairing blue jeans with a red shoe and a white sweater for an American flag look, or try denim with a camel or tan coat for a stylish combination. Accessories like belts and textured fabrics can elevate a denim outfit, making it feel more dressed up.
Shopping for Clothes Regardless of Size
Start building your style now, without waiting to reach a specific size, as everyone's body changes over time. Embrace the clothes you love at your current size, focusing on what makes you feel good rather than waiting for a perfect size or weight.
Revamping Your Wardrobe Without Buying More
To reignite your closet without buying new items, recreate looks you admire by using existing pieces in different ways. Experiment with layering and try combinations that you may not have considered before, using inspiration from social media or influencers without necessarily purchasing new clothes.
Maintaining Clothing Quality and Freshness
To keep white t-shirts looking fresh, rotate them regularly to prevent wear and tear. Be mindful of products like deodorants that can cause discoloration and consider using gentle washing techniques like using Dawn dish soap for stain removal. Embrace the lived-in look of clothes and focus on maintenance to extend their lifespan.
Essential Footwear Selection
When choosing footwear essentials, opt for one sneaker, one heel, one flat, and one boot to cover various style needs efficiently. Consider versatile options like ballet flats, loafers, and Chelsea boots for timeless appeal, complementing your outfits without overwhelming your wardrobe with options.
This week, Sara and special guest co-host Jordan Foster sit down with Allison Bornstein, a personal stylist and the author of "Wear It Well." They discuss how to dress to feel your best, the key to shaping your personal style, how to make the most out of the clothes you already own, and much more.
Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison Bresnick
