The Style Stories Podcast

How to Always Look Put-Together With These Actionable Tips


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Episode Overview

In this episode, Lisa tackles the #1 wardrobe frustration: How to look 'pulled together' Not knowing what to buy, how to mix pieces, or style them confidently means your wardrobe can feel uninspiring. Drawing from her work with top professionals, she shares an actionable guide to an elevated smart casual wardrobe – perfect for meetings, workshops, weekends, and London life. Tune in for tips on silhouettes, neutrals, separates, shoes, accessories, and the dark academia trend.

What You'll Learn
  • Shopping Clarity: Focus on neutrals + anchors to avoid overwhelm.

  • Mixing Formulas: Real-life combos for work/weekends.

  • Body-Positive Fits: Barrel/wide-legs for apple/long-waisted shapes.

  • Trend Integration: Dark academia made wearable.

    Key Topics & Timestamps
    • 00:00 - Intro: Welcome + the "nothing to wear" problem solved.

    • 02:15 - Tip 1: Accessories Elevate Everything

      Layer necklaces, stack rings/bangles, oversized 70s glasses (cat-eye/aviators), structured bags, silk scarves over jumpers/tees.

    • 07:40 - Tip 2: Master Silhouettes

      Modern jeans/trousers (barrel leg, high-waisted wide leg); fitted top + loose bottom for balance (e.g., cream tee + wide-legs + bangles).

    • 12:20 - Tip 3: Neutrals for Endless Mixes

      Core palette: camel, charcoal, cream, navy; head-to-toe tonal chic; 70% neutrals shopping rule.

    • 16:55 - Tip 4: Strong Separates as Anchors

      Must-haves: blazer, high-rise jeans, trench, wool coat; jackets create outfits (e.g., blazer + jeans + scarf).

    • 21:10 - Tip 5: Shoes for Polish

      Ditch dated combos; go ballet flats, Mary Janes, faux pony loafers, sleek loafers (e.g., wide-legs + pony loafers).

    • 24:30 - Trend: Dark Academia

      Miu Miu/Prada/Chanel inspo: pleated midi skirts, argyle knits, layered tanks, oversized glasses; chocolate/tweed palette.

    • 27:15 - Outro: Start with 10-12 pieces; book workshops at lisagillbestyle.com.

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