by Laurie Sykes
Setting Intentions for the New Year
Setting intentions is different from making resolutions. Intentions are broad and allow for flexibility as your style and events calendar inevitably change. Setting intentions for dressing in the new year can help us show up authentically, while reducing decision fatigue. It is a mind set, a series of questions and thoughts that become a successful approach in dressing each day.
Dressing with Intention
As you embark on a new year, let’s consider what YOU love. This doesn’t mean following the latest trends or spending a fortune. This means being truly connected to yourself and finding your style expression. Focus on dressing in a way that makes you feel confident while creating an impression. With a simple attention to details, your unique style will emerge.
Things to Consider When Getting Dressed with Intention
When looking at your week ahead, keep a few questions in mind:
- Dress for the occasion: Consider the activity, the audience and the location
- Dress for YOU: What do you feel confident in? What works with your personal style? What feels comfortable? Dip your toe outside of your comfort zone without compromising yourself (a fun new belt or scarf, a new way to layer, a new lipstick – something to give your look some new energy)
- Dress for the weather: Comfort and style always go together, less distraction means more presence and fun!
While the new year gives us all an opportunity to make changes, the practice of dressing with intention is one that gets to start over each and every day. It is a practice and a mind-set. Remind yourself each day, how beautiful you are, just the way you are. True style will reflect your unique spirit and personality. Remember, your confidence is sexy.