Reimagining Your Wardrobe
How I Helped a Client Elevate Her Style with What She Already Owns
One of the most exciting parts of being a personal stylist is helping clients unlock the potential of their existing wardrobe. Recently, I worked with a client who had a closet full of beautiful, high-quality pieces, but she struggled to put together outfits that felt elevated and true to her style.
She loved to shop, so there was no shortage of great items to choose from, but she found herself reaching for the same combinations, unsure of how to mix and match pieces in a way that felt fresh and sophisticated. That’s where I came in.
Stephanie Carmody
Step 1: Shopping Her Closet
We started by going through her wardrobe, looking at her favorite pieces and the ones she wore less often. The goal wasn’t to buy more clothes (though we did identify a few gaps that would take her style even further) but to reimagine what she already had and create stylish outfits that felt like "her" while elevating her overall look.
Here are three outfits we created (photos above):
Look 1: My client already has great updated jeans and stylish tops, but she wasn’t sure how to take them from basic to chic. We made a few simple tweaks:
Leave the cardigan unbuttoned at the bottom for a more relaxed, modern vibe.
Layer a denim jacket for texture and contrast, keeping it casual but cool.
Add leopard print flats to give the outfit a fun pop of personality.
Finish with a statement bag to pull everything together.
This look was still casual but felt far more intentional and stylish, making it perfect for everything from brunch to running errands in style.
Look 2: Mixing Neutrals for a Sophisticated Edge - For the second look, we went for a sophisticated, neutral color palette. My client had an ivory vest that she loved, but she was unsure of how to style it in a way that felt fresh. We paired it with:
A grey coat for a structured, polished look.
Tan accessories to balance the cool tones with some warmth, creating a refined yet approachable outfit.
This look was perfect for her social life and elevated her everyday style effortlessly.
Look 3: The Power of a Statement Jumpsuit - For the third look, we took a short sleeve, dark denim jumpsuit she loved but rarely wore, and added a piece she hadn’t thought to pair with it—a leather jacket. By pairing the jumpsuit with:
A beige leather jacket she never wore (and almost forgot about!), adding a cool edge to the look.
A tonal bag in a similar color palette to the leather jacket, keeping the look cohesive but still bold. Also, making sure the strap was shortened to hit at her hip rather than down her thigh. This was a small tweak that updated the whole look.
The result? A polished, cool outfit that felt fresh, fun, and totally “her.” She was thrilled to see how we brought life back to a piece she hadn’t been wearing!
Pinpointing Gaps in Her Wardrobe
While we were able to create amazing looks from her existing wardrobe, we also identified a few gaps that would help maximize her style even more. We noted the need for versatile accessories, like a statement belt and a pair of black pants for dressier occasions, which would complement many of her outfits and provide even more styling options.
The Takeaway: Reimagine, Don’t Replace
What made this session so powerful was that my client didn’t need to overhaul her entire wardrobe. Instead, we reimagined what she already owned and found new ways to wear the pieces she loved, creating fresh, elevated looks that made her feel confident and stylish.
If you feel like your wardrobe has great pieces but you’re stuck in a styling rut, I’m here to help. Together, we can reimagine your closet, pinpoint gaps, and create outfits that make you feel polished, confident, and like the best version of yourself.
Ready to elevate your style?
Let’s get started by shopping your closet! Reach out today, and let’s unlock the potential in your wardrobe.
