I have to admit, I’m not too happy about it, but today we’re wrapping up our 2025 Dressed for My Day style series, Define Your Style…Refine Your Wardrobe. Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed researching, thinking through and writing this series of blog posts, but I’ve heard from so many readers who have told me how much it has benefited them. But I can’t delay the inevitable, so with a listing of the 46 Dressed for My Day Style Principles we’re going to bring it to a close.

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As the holidays draw near it seems like the perfect time to add a new post to our 2024 style series with tips that will have you special occasion ready. I’ve got steps to build a special occasion capsule wardrobe so that you don’t have to buy all new things for every party. Instead, you can buy just one or two unique and stylish things each year, but you’ll look glamorous and festive for every event or gathering.

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In our 2024 style series we’ve been attempting to better define our personal style and refine our wardrobes to reflect that style. If you’re new to the series, I encourage you to check out the other posts in the Define Your Style…Refine Your Wardrobe library here. As we near the end of this series, I thought I’d take a deep dive in how to shop smart for a wardrobe you’ll love wearing. These are brass tacks kinds of tips that are going to save you time and money while helping you to shop smarter and with more joy.

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Sometimes I can get so caught up in checking all the boxes that I forget to add the flourishes. Know what I mean? Whether I’m running through my to-do list for the day, restocking my pantry or lining up appointments in my calendar, I sometimes find myself “getting the job done,” but not leaving much room for creativity, serendipity or fun. But if we make this mistake when we’re building our wardrobe, we’ll soon discover that it lacks the joy and excitement that makes wearing our clothes fun.

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