Have you decided to set style goals this year? Need help on where to start? You are in the right place. First off, you might be asking yourself, what are style goals? This can mean different things depending on where you are in your life. At the most basic, it means establishing what you identify as your personal style. Do you identify as preppy, trendy, classic, edgy, exotic or bohemian, for example? This is not an exhaustive list. Your style could also be a combination of these and others.

Style is incredibly personal. Look at your closet and see what your current wardrobe says about your style. Is this style in line with your personality? Reconcile what your current wardrobe reflects and what you want for your personal style. Once you have a handle on that, you want to find ways to build your wardrobe around that style. If you’re a little further along in your style journey, your goals can vary:

To looked polished and put together
To pull a look together more efficiently
To streamline your wardrobe
To dress age appropriate
To elevate your look

When deciding on your style goals, think about your daily/weekly wardrobe struggles. Where do you identify in the following statements? (Yes, I am using a lot of bullet points here but I think it may make it easier for you to digest. It is also the direct result of too many years in Corporate America.)

You hate shopping
You can’t pull together a complete outfit
You don’t feel organized – your closet is a mess and you can’t easily find items to get dressed
You look at your closet full of clothes and think… I have nothing to wear
You want to look better in your clothes: you want to find better fit for your body type, the right colors for your skin tone, which styles flatter you
You want to have a fresh new look if your wardrobe is aged and not on trend

Maybe you find that you agree with more than one of these statements. If that’s the case, see if you can find a style goal that will address the overall issue. For example, let’s say you want to look better in your clothes but you hate to shop. Clearly this is problematic. So your style goal should be to streamline your wardrobe. This will make it easier to shop and the clothes that you are buying will be selected to fit your body type and skin tone so they look better on you.

As I mentioned before, this won’t be easy. It will take some work on your part. You need to think about what you wear, what you buy, and how you dress. You may need to change your buying habits. You may need to clean out your closet. You may have to part with items that aren’t so easy to let go of. But you can do this.

And I am always happy to help! If you’re looking for a personalized experience see my services page for a sample of services I can help with. I am always happy to cater my time specifically to the needs of a particular client. If you have questions, always feel free to ask!