A year ago I began working part time at a great co-working space. After several years at home, mostly, and many months of not getting dressed up to go anywhere, I was looking through my closet. There were so many items in there that I loved and hadn’t worn much or for a long time. That’s where the idea of using the word stylish as one of my words for 2024 was born.
The main idea was to wear those clothes and get dressed up every work day. Even if I was staying at home. I began working at the co-working space more often in February of this year- that gave me the perfect excuse. Most people aren’t dressed up there, but many people are stylish. The first thing, don’t save your best, most beloved clothing for a special occasion, enjoy those things every day, all the time. The second thing, determine your definition of stylish. I feel most stylish when I am dressed up in something I love. Currently that means wearing sparkles from now all the way through to next year, even on an ordinary day. I can also feel causally stylish- and using some accessories is something I hadn’t done much of and can really upgrade the style factor!
Living life a little more stylishly, meant being thoughtful about what I was choosing to wear, and like my old real estate selling days, dressing sometimes a step above what is called for. More that once this year I have been asked what I was so dressed up for! Having this as my word caused me to look more closely at my closet and to discern what actually represented the style I wanted to have now. It allowed me to clean out again. I found things I had forgotten about, too. Shopping your own closet can really be fun!
The best part is that I felt good being dressed in my current version of stylish. That carried over into everything I was doing. I felt a little bold at first, but soon got into the groove.
What would it mean for you to be more stylish?
Do you relate to your current style or are you ready for an upgrade?
What are you wearing out in the world when you feel your best?
Is it time to clean out your closets? When will you do it?
What few items would really upgrade the stylishness of your wardrobe?
Now is the best time to express yourself in the way you feel best, in the way that supports the experiences, feeling and results you want right now.