The Everyday Style School

Recent episodes

1. Capsule Guides are Over--here's what's coming next!

   Jul 20, 2026

   After more than 40 Capsule Wardrobe Guides, we're saying goodbye. Listen to find out why...and what's next! Want to join the Style Circle before we close (and lock in the lowest rate ever)? Sign up before July 28th! youreverydaystyle.com/the-style-circle .

2. The Best Way to Build a "Ready for Anything" Wardrobe from The Everyday Style School

   May 26, 2026

   Feel like you never have the right thing to wear? You’re not alone. Most women have Goldilocks closets–full of clothes that are too dressy, or too casual, when all they want is a wardrobe that feels just right. Building a perfect “ready for anything” wardrobe doesn’t have to be a fairytale, and this episode will help make it a reality. In this episode, I talk about: The six categories of clothes–from beach wear to black tie Five mistakes women make that make getting dressed harder Creating successful outfits that maximize your wardrobe How to align your wardrobe with your life in less than 10 seconds a day If you want a closet that’s full of the right things, this episode is for you! For full shownotes: youreverydaystyle.com/ep-236

3. Everyday Style, Every Day from The Everyday Style School

   May 12, 2026

   Discover how to make style easy…for life. Get my FREE style class: Style Made Simple freestyleclass.com You’ve got better things to do than spend 20 minutes picking the perfect errand-running outfit, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be stylish on days you’re not going anywhere special. Style can’t be one more thing on your to-do list, so I’m sharing what it takes to create an automatic habit of everyday style. In this episode, I talk about: The difference between having style every day, and having everyday style What’s holding women back from applying style to all aspects of life Two things you need to put your style on autopilot My fool-proof way to make everyday style incredibly simple If feeling stylish all the time-no matter where you’re going, or what you’re doing–sounds great, but feels out of reach, this episode is for you! For full shownotes: youreverydaystyle.com/ep-235

4. Can AI Make Style Easier? – Part 2 from The Everyday Style School

   Apr 28, 2026

   Discover how to really make style easy…for life. Get my FREE style class: Style Made Simple freestyleclass.com In our last episode, we explored whether AI style apps can really make style easier, and this week, I'm taking a look at AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, to see if they can do the same. How good is the advice? In this episode, I talk about: Why my ChatGPT is better than your ChatGPT What AI models get right about dressing your body shape…and what they get wrong How to ask better questions, so you get better answers What the "GPS Effect" means for your style Before you trust ChatGPT with your style decisions, you're going to want to listen to this! For full shownotes: youreverydaystyle.com/ep-234

5. Can AI Make Style Easier? – Part 1 from The Everyday Style School

   Apr 14, 2026

   Get my FREE style class: Style Made Simple freestyleclass.com These days, AI is everywhere – including our closets. But can it really make style easier, or better? That’s what I’m on a mission to find out. In this episode, I talk about: The pros and cons of some of the most popular AI styling apps available Why more information doesn’t always help improve your style Three questions to ask yourself when considering AI style help My favorite thing about AI style apps- and why I don’t use them If your social media feed is full of ads for AI styling apps, and you’ve been wondering if you should try one out, this episode will help you decide whether they’re right for you. For full shownotes: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-233

6. 10 Wearable Trends for Spring 2026 from The Everyday Style School

   Mar 24, 2026

   Get my FREE style class: Style Made Simple freestyleclass.com Spring is one of style's best seasons, and a great time to update your wardrobe with a few trending pieces that will keep you looking fresh and current. Today, I'm sharing 10 trends that real women with real lives can easily wear. In this episode, I talk about: The colors and patterns that are having a moment this season. My personal favorite trends for Spring 2026 How to know if the pieces in your closet are still current. I hope this episode inspires you to have a little fun with your wardrobe this season, and to try something new. Don't forget to head to the full shownotes on our website for the shoppable Spring 2026 Trend Catalog. For full shownotes: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-232

7. 4 Non-Style Habits That Actually Improve Your Style from The Everyday Style School

   Mar 10, 2026

   Get my FREE style class: Style Made Simple freestyleclass.com Improve your style by working smarter, not harder! There are so many habits you already do on a daily basis that can be applied to your wardrobe, and I'm sharing four of them with you today. In this episode, I talk about: What to do when it seems like solutions to your style problems don't exist Why outfits and pieces that don't work can be the best teachers How to improve your style while spreading kindness Getting better style doesn't have to mean learning more wardrobe tips and hacks–sometimes it's just applying what you're already doing to your closet. This episode will help you do that. For full shownotes: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-231

8. The B.A.S.I.C Formula for Simple (Not Boring) Style from The Everyday Style School

   Feb 24, 2026

   Get my FREE style class: Style Made Simple www.freestyleclass.com If you love simple style but are tired of looking underwhelming instead of understated, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about: Five ways to look more put together without extra effort The simple style killer that might be living in your closet How to keep basics from looking bland and boring You can have the simplicity you want without sacrificing style, or becoming someone you're not, and this episode will help you get there. Full show notes: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-230

9. Dressing Well is a Habit from The Everyday Style School

   Feb 10, 2026

   Get my FREE style class: Style Made Simple www.freestyleclass.com We're back, and kicking off the Spring semester, which is all about making style easier in your everyday life! In this episode, I talk about why you can have all the technical style knowledge in the world, but still struggle to get dressed each day (and actually like the results). I also share why dressing well has to become a daily habit, rather than something you only do when it really "matters", and how consistent practice is the key to making style feel easier over time. I hope this episode helps your everyday style go from something that feels like a difficult chore, to feeling easy and natural. In this episode: The difference between dressing up, and dressing well How simple, consistent habits put style on autopilot The most important part of making any habit stick For full shownotes: youreverydaystyle.com/ep-229

10. Your Style Questions, Answered from The Everyday Style School

    Dec 16, 2025

    We've reached the end of our fall semester, and I couldn't think of a better way to wrap things up than by answering YOUR questions. If you've been following along this season, you've learned about fit, color, proportion, body shape, and the fundamentals that make getting dressed easier. But learning the basics is just the starting point. How do you apply everything to your real life, your real body, and your real closet? I invited you to submit the questions that were holding you back, and that's what we're diving into today. From decoding color undertones to navigating limited shopping options to knowing when alterations are worth it, these are the questions that came straight from listeners like you who are doing the work and want to go deeper. In this episode, you'll discover: My foolproof method for training your eyes to see warm versus cool undertones How to make online shopping actually work for anyone shopping in specialty sizes When is something worth tailoring? Why "just put it on your body" is the most important style advice I can give you The missing piece to building a colorful wardrobe that still mixes and matches And more! I hope this episode helps you move past the fear of getting it wrong and gives you the confidence to experiment, try things on, and figure out what actually works for your body and your life. Style isn't about having all the answers before you start—it's about being willing to test things out and learn as you go. You've got this! Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-228

11. The Personal Style Fundamentals You Should Know from The Everyday Style School

    Dec 2, 2025

    How well do you really know your personal style? I'm talking beyond the surface-level stuff—like whether you gravitate toward black or prefer bright colors. In this episode, we're diving deeper into the often-overlooked foundation of great style: truly understanding yourself. The biggest style breakthroughs don't come from following trends or mastering complicated styling formulas. They come from paying attention to what actually works for you. Today, we're unpacking 10 essential things every woman should know about herself if she wants getting dressed to feel easier, more fun, and authentically hers. I hope this episode helps you shift your perspective on what "knowing your style" really means. This isn't about memorizing fashion rules or completely overhauling your wardrobe. It's about building that fundamental understanding of yourself—what you love wearing, what makes you feel confident, and what actually fits into your real life. When you have these answers, everything else falls into place naturally. In this episode, you'll learn: The power of your "natural uniform" The connection between style vocabulary and shopping success Why style fundamentals are guides, not gospel The "wear more of what works" principle How to think of your style as choices, not commands Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-227

12. How to Finally Understand Your Body Shape from The Everyday Style School

    Nov 18, 2025

    If you've ever taken a body shape quiz only to feel more confused than when you started, you're not alone. Despite all the resources out there—quizzes, blog posts, entire businesses built around body types—understanding and dressing your shape remains the #1 challenge I hear from women. Today, I'm breaking down why traditional body shape labels like "apple," "pear," "hourglass," and "rectangle" aren't working for most of us. More importantly, I'm sharing a better way forward that doesn't require you to fit perfectly into a labeled box. In this episode, you'll discover: The six major problems with traditional body shape labels Why rectangles are the most underserved body shape, despite making up the largest percentage of women The real reason I still use body shape labels A practical three-element framework for understanding your unique body without any label at all How to shift from asking "Can I wear that?" to "What will that do for me?" I hope this episode helps you realize that if labels and lists have never made style easier for you, it's not because your body is too unusual or too complicated—it's because the system itself is flawed. You don't need the perfect label to find clothes that make you feel amazing—you just need to understand your unique body and learn what clothes can do. And once you do, that knowledge is yours forever, regardless of how your body, lifestyle, or fashion trends change. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-226

13. Understanding Proportion in Your Body and Your Outfits from The Everyday Style School

    Nov 4, 2025

    Let's talk about the topic that makes me geek out more than anything else in the style world: proportion. I know, I know—it doesn't sound exciting. But here's what I've learned after dressing thousands of women: you can have all the right pieces, follow all the rules, and still feel like your outfits don't work. The missing piece? Understanding proportion. This episode is packed with the kind of knowledge that actually makes a difference in how you look and feel in your clothes. We're diving deep into what proportion really means, why most women get it wrong, and how understanding this one concept can transform the way you get dressed every single day. We'll explore the two critical areas where proportion matters—your body and your outfits—and I'll give you homework that will help you start seeing yourself and your wardrobe in a completely different way. What you'll learn: Why style is all about relationships, not rules. The difference between short-waisted and short-torso (and why it matters). How to use the golden ratio to create outfits that look polished instead of frumpy. The volume distribution mistake that's making you look sloppy. Why you can't always balance everything perfectly (and what to do about it). I hope this episode helps you stop thinking about style as a collection of unrelated pieces and measurements, and start seeing the whole picture instead. Once you understand how the parts relate to each other, you can manipulate those relationships to create balance—and that's where the real magic happens. If you struggle with feeling like your outfits don't quite come together, this might actually be the one thing that changes everything. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-225

14. Beyond Undertones: Color Theory Made Simple from The Everyday Style School

    Oct 21, 2025

    Have you ever wondered why some color combinations look effortlessly chic while others feel like a fashion miss? It all comes down to understanding how color actually works. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three fundamental elements that affect both how colors look on you and how they work together in your outfits. This isn't about handing you a color card and calling it a day—it's about giving you the knowledge to make confident color choices for life. In this episode, you'll learn: The three elements that every color has The biggest mistake women make with color Four color pairing formulas that take the guesswork out of combining colors How to match your outfit's contrast level to your natural coloring The secret to mixing warm and cool colors successfully I hope this episode helps you see color as a tool you can play with confidently, rather than something that feels confusing or risky. When you understand that every color is made up of temperature, value, and saturation—and that all three matter—suddenly the whole world of color opens up. Your homework is simple: start noticing these elements everywhere, from what you see on TV to what's in store windows. The more you practice identifying them without the pressure of getting dressed, the easier it'll be to use color with confidence in your everyday outfits. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-224

15. Do You Speak Style? Better Words, Better Wardrobe from The Everyday Style School

    Oct 7, 2025

    Have you ever ordered something online that looked perfect in the description, only to be completely disappointed when it arrived? Or struggled to explain to a sales associate exactly what you're looking for? Today, I'm sharing why building your style vocabulary is one of the most practical things you can do to make shopping easier, faster, and so much more successful. After 25 years of dressing women, I've seen how knowing the right words transforms the entire style experience. When you can name what you're looking for—whether it's a split v-neck blouse or palazzo pants—you stop wasting time, money, and mental energy on clothes that don't work. This episode breaks down why fluency in fashion terminology isn't about memorizing a dictionary—it's about empowering yourself to get the wardrobe you actually want. In this episode, you'll discover: The three compelling reasons why style vocabulary matters The essential categories of style terms that cover everything My favorite "vocabulary building in the wild" tactics that turn regular shopping trips into effortless learning opportunities The critical difference between just knowing words and knowing how to USE them Why retailers play fast and loose with definitions—and how to use this knowledge to your advantage I hope this episode helps you see that becoming style-fluent isn't about perfection or knowing every single term out there. It's about giving yourself the tools to communicate what you want, find what you need, and recreate looks that make you feel amazing. Most importantly, you'll spend less time in those frustrating "nothing looks good on me" spirals and more time feeling confident in clothes that truly work for your body and lifestyle. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-223

16. Stop Making These 5 Fit Mistakes from The Everyday Style School

    Sep 23, 2025

    This season, we're focusing on the fundamentals, and there's nothing more fundamental to your style than fit. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common pitfalls I’ve seen over the years that make great wardrobes look just okay , instead of amazing. Fit mistakes are sneaky. They show up in the way sleeves hang, in how fabrics skim (or cling), in the numbers we get attached to, and in the “quick fixes” that actually make things worse. The good news? Once you know what to look for, these mistakes are easy to spot, and even easier to avoid. By the end, you’ll see fit differently—and that shift alone can change everything about how your wardrobe works for you. You’ll stop wasting money on “almost right” pieces, and start building outfits that feel good and look polished, straight off the hanger. In this episode: Why sizing up for a "relaxed look" doesn't work the way influencers say it will The key info you should be looking for online to end up with clothes that fit well What you need to know about sizing How things like fabric content play a role in a garment's size and fit How to look at tailoring as investment, instead of just an added expense I hope this episode encourages you to slow down the next time you shop, and really look at how clothes fit on you . Try different cuts, pay attention to fabric, and practice spotting the small details that make the biggest difference. A little extra awareness here will give you more outfits you love, and a lot less stress in front of the mirror. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/ep-222

17. Style Fundamentals You Need to Master from The Everyday Style School

    Sep 9, 2025

    If you've been listening to style advice for years but still find yourself staring at a closet full of clothes you never wear, there's a good chance you've been focusing on the wrong things. I'm changing up the Everyday Style School this season because I've had an important realization—most of us are drowning in style advice while still struggling with the basics. We collect tips and tricks like they're going out of style, but we never build the foundation that actually makes everything else work. This season is my love letter to the fundamentals, and yes, even if you've been listening to me for six years, you might need this more than you think. Here's what we're diving into in this episode: Why mastering the basics beats collecting style hacks every single time The six non-negotiable style fundamentals that will transform how you get dressed Why fit trumps everything else in your wardrobe How building a strong style vocabulary will revolutionize your shopping The difference between knowing your body shape and actually understanding your body I hope this season will help you see that fundamentals aren't just a box to check before you get to the "good stuff"—they ARE the good stuff. Master them, and they'll give you the confidence to trust your choices and the skills to make any outfit work. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/221

18. Style Rules are a Waste of Time from The Everyday Style School

    Aug 28, 2025

    If you’ve ever followed all the style “rules” and still felt stuck, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest reasons traditional style advice doesn’t actually help you become more stylish—and what to do instead. We’ll look at how rules oversimplify things, what they leave out, and why understanding the why behind what you wear makes style feel a whole lot less frustrating (and way more fun). Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/style-rules-waste-time

19. Spend Smarter, Look Better from The Everyday Style School

    Aug 21, 2025

    In this episode of Summer Shorts, I’m sharing one of the most practical—and eye-opening—style lessons I’ve learned: Spend your money where you spend your time. I’ll tell you about the client who helped me see how often there’s a disconnect between the clothes we invest in and the lives we actually live. If you’ve ever felt like your closet doesn’t reflect your real life—or like getting dressed is harder than it should be—this episode will help you spot what’s not working, and figure out if your issue is quantity, quality... or both. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/spend-smarter

20. Not Just a Cute Outfit from The Everyday Style School

    Aug 14, 2025

    In this week’s episode of Summer Shorts, we’re unpacking a hidden belief that might be keeping you from loving your wardrobe—or even building one that works. If you’ve ever felt like caring about clothes is silly, shallow, or self-indulgent, this one’s for you. We’re exploring the difference between believing style doesn’t matter and believing it shouldn’t, where that mindset comes from, and how to reframe it so you can start using style as the powerful tool it really is—not just for looking good, but for living fully. Full show notes and resources: https://youreverydaystyle.com/not-just-cute-outfit