Let's Begin: The LGD Essential Wardrobe

The mission of LGD is about to impact how you FEEL about getting dressed in the morning- because how we present ourselves can radically and positively impact the way that we feel when we interact with the world. These essence of what I do is helping you build a wardrobe that supports you in moving through your days freely and confidently.

I want you to develop confidence in navigating your closet so that you feel inspired when making your own daily style choices. If you have a firm understanding of your personal style identity and a solid grasp of how the pieces in your closet can interact, you are able to easily build looks that not only reflect your style and amplify your assets, but that truly make you FEEL great about YOURSELF as you move through your days.

To accomplish that, we need two things:

1. A well-defined and understood personal style- and I can help you with that here! Having a deep understanding of your individual style is the true base of a functional wardrobe, as it determines WHAT items belong in your closet and ensures that what you own is cohesive enough to create versatility and eliminate outfit-building stress.

2. A wardrobe base of core pieces that allow you to easily dress for all of your lifestyle needs.

A reminder about point #1: to help define and refine your personal sense of style (what you like, what fits/colors/prints flatter you most, what you feel powerful and confident in), a one-on-one style session can be an effective and valuable tool. There is nothing wrong with needing a boost here! I combine an empathetic, empowering approach with a decade of technical training to bring your style to life, and teach you to do the same.

Which brings the focus to point #2: you need a base of essential pieces to build a functional wardrobe. These fundamentals will create an array of outfits with mix-and-match possibilities. The intention of the LGD Essential Wardrobe pieces is that they work together to cover almost every "event" or "dress code", combining to create multiple looks for everything from a casual Saturday to a big work meeting. The "LGD Essential Wardrobe" checklist is comprehensive: 61 items, made up of 40 apparel and undergarment basics + 21 accessory pieces. That may feel like a lot, but chances are you already have many of these items in your closet- you've just never given them a specific, defined role on a spreadsheet. So don't panic yet! And here is more good news- you probably have so many additional items not on the list- the extra "fun" pieces you trot out for special occasions, seasonal favorites, basics you love you bought in four different colors. These extras you already own will add additional variety and creativity!

Each week, we will be exploring a new piece from the LGD Essential Wardrobe. "Wardrobe Essential Wednesday" will break down the piece: why you need it, how it is used to create multiple looks, and a few shopping links if it's missing from your current closet. By creating a solid group of core pieces, you will be well on your way to MAKING GETTING DRESSED FUN AGAIN!!

The LGD Essential Wardrobe checklist can be found below!

LGD Essential Wardrobe Checklist.pdf

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