Getting dressed is self-care – especially when life feels overwhelming.

If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet and thought,
“Why bother?”
You’re not alone.

For so many women over 40, getting dressed becomes one more thing on the to-do list—and often the first to fall off. Life gets busy. Bodies change. Priorities shift. And somewhere along the way, we stop seeing style as something for us.

But here’s the mindset shift that changes everything:
Getting dressed isn’t about impressing others. It’s about honoring yourself.

“I’m Lucky I’m Not Still in Pajamas..”

These aren’t silly excuses. They are signs of how often we put ourselves last. But getting dressed is self-care– it’s one small way to prioritize you. Just like we are told to put our own oxygen mask on before we help others, taking care of ourselves helps us take care of others better.

That is why I am so passionate about what I do, about helping other women- because it isn’t about the clothes. It’s the decision that you make to say: I matter.

Why Getting Dressed is Self-Care, Not Just Style

Let me share a real life example from my own week.

I threw on joggers, a soft tee, and a denim jacket – nothing fancy or earth shattering. Then I added my pink sneakers my Longchamp pink bag, my everyday earrings, my cross necklace.

Was it groundbreaking style?- Nope

Was it Instagram worthy?- Nope

Was it styled? – Absolutely

Did it change my energy for the day?- 100%

This outfit reminded me that I can feel put together without needing to overhaul my entire wardrobe. For example, it’s the tiny tweaks – rolling my sleeves, a pop of color, a favorite bag, a necklace with meaning. This creates the impact on ME. As a result, I showed up for myself and the world. It mattered. I mattered.

Getting Dressed is Easier with Practice- and a Plan!

Here’s the part most women miss:
Style becomes effortless when you understand what actually works for your body and lifestyle.

When you learn how to dress for your style, your fit, your proportion this is what happens:

No more guessing what pant rise or sleeve length works

No more impulse buys that end up in the back of your closet

No more “why doesn’t this feel like me?” moments

That’s exactly why I created the Styled Well Blueprint—a 60-minute style session plus a customized visual guide designed to make getting dressed simple again.

Together, we walk through:

• Your best silhouettes, neckline shapes, pant styles, and dress cuts.
• Why certain pieces flatter your unique shape.
• How to use what you already own in smarter ways.
• Real-life style formulas you can use again and again.

This isn’t about rules- it’s about reconnection.

To your body. Your season. Your confidence.

Feeling Clear on Your Style, You Feel Confident

One of my favorite client wins recently comes from a woman who had spent months trying to rebuild her style after a career change. She had Pinterest boards, followed influencers but still felt confused. We worked together to discover her style, her body shape and proportion, her favorite colors and when we completed her blueprint, she told me:

“Now I know what to look form and why I always felt like something was off. I finally feel even more like me.”

Clarity creates Confidence. Confidence shows up in every area of your life.

Ready for a Style Reset?

If you’re tired of the “nothing to wear” spiral.

If you want a simpler, smarter way to show up in your life—this is your sign.

The Styled Well Blueprint is open now for June sessions.
Spots are limited to ensure every client gets personalized attention.

Let’s make getting dressed feel good again– not just for events, but for everyday life. Because getting dressed is self-care– you are worth showing up for!

Love+Style

Jenn