How to Dress for Who You Actually Are, Not Who You Think You Should Be

Today's episode is an important one! I'm covering how to find your 3 style words AND the outfit formula you need to transform how you get dressed:

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Discover how to unlock your authentic style and make wardrobe decisions with confidence. In this episode, Lisa Gilby shares practical tools like finding 3 words to describe your style (SO POWERFUL) and the 'fit, fire, flare' formula to help you dress intentionally and feel unstoppable every day.

Main Topics:

• The importance of clarity on personal style in wardrobe function
• How personal style evolves and how to identify your own
• The three word method: defining your style in three adjectives
• The significance of describing how you want to feel, not just look
• Examples of celebrity style descriptors for inspiration
• Using the three word method workbook for clarity
• A wardrobe framework: fit, fire, and flare — balancing comfort, confidence, and creativity
• Practical tips for adding personality and interest through textures, silhouettes, and accessories
• Embracing secondhand shopping and sustainable fashion
• How to identify wardrobe gaps aligned with your style words

• Three Word Method Workbook (Link to subscribe and access the workbook)
• Disco Kids T-shirt collection (Fun graphic tees to add personality)
• Oxfam Online Secondhand Shop (Great for vintage and sustainable fashion treasures)

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• Super Styling with Lisa Gillbe Substack (Join the community and access resources)
• Style Power Facebook Group (Free community for style discussions)

  Timestamps:

00:00 - Why wardrobe clarity matters and common wardrobe issues 00:28 - The focus of the episode: clarifying personal style 00:57 - The two main wardrobe problems: lack of clarity and wrong clothing mix 1:27 - How volume in wardrobe creates confusion and indecision 1:53 - The evolution of personal style through life phases 2:21 - The importance of taking time to understand your current style 2:50 - Introducing the three word method to define your style 3:19 - How to choose three adjectives that reflect how you want to feel 4:16 - The origin of the three word method and its recent popularity 4:44 - Moving beyond outdated style labels to a multilayered style identity 5:14 - Personal example: discovering vintage as a style word 6:12 - Using celebrity style descriptions to understand style adjectives 6:42 - The significance of describing how you want to feel, not just look 7:11 - Dressing for your essence versus the occasion 7:39 - Example: Audrey Hepburn's style via three adjectives 8:09 - Comparing celebrities' style descriptors to find your vibe 8:39 - Modern celebrities' style words: Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, and more 9:37 - The importance of wardrobe fit and embodying your style 10:05 - Wardrobe gaps: do you have the right clothes to reflect your three words? 11:35 - Introducing the Super Styling newsletter and workbook resource 12:29 - How finding your three words simplifies shopping and wardrobe organization 12:58 - Encouragement to update and tweak your style words over time 13:27 - Using Pinterest and community support to refine your style 14:27 - Sharing ideas for future episodes and style topics 15:22 - The three F's formula: fit, fire, flare — a practical dress framework 15:53 - Balancing practicality with emotional confidence 16:52 - The confidence element: clothes that make you feel powerful 17:50 - The flare factor: adding creative, interesting touches 18:48 - Practical examples of flare: scarves, jewelry, playful details 20:08 - How to incorporate the three F’s with specific clothing choices 21:07 - The impact of accessories like scarves and shoes to elevate outfits 22:35 - Mixing textures and silhouettes for interest 24:01 - The importance of current shapes and styles to feel modern 25:57 - Incorporating thrifted and vintage pieces for unique wardrobe additions 27:25 - The role of interesting jackets and textured fabrics 28:22 - Staying updated with silhouettes like baggy or structured styles 29:17 - Using accessories like bags and shoes to add tension and personality 30:44 - Sustainable shopping and secondhand gems for individuality 31:14 - Final encouragement to subscribe and share style ideas

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