Functional Dressing for the Roles in Your Life
A common misconception about creating your style is that you have to get rid of your whole wardrobe and find something new. People worry about being uncomfortable, giving up their yoga pants, or feeling stuffy. They don’t think about dressing well for the different roles in your life. Your life should include functional dressing for the roles in your life. Because life isn’t just one size fits all. And your style should reflect your life. That’s why it is called a lifestyle! So what is functional dressing? Functional dressing is something I came up with to explain how your wardrobe should have pieces that function well for all areas of…
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