I have a crazy theory that effortless style isn’t a talent — it’s just knowing your formulas 👇 And I say this as a stylist who has spent 15+ years helping women get dressed. The women who always look put together aren’t doing anything magical. They’ve just figured out a few combinations that work and they repeat them on autopilot. Here’s what I mean: 🤎 A great formula removes the decision fatigue. When you know that a striped button down + wide leg denim + a flat shoe always works, you stop standing in front of your closet wondering what to wear. You just grab, style, go. The formula does the thinking so you don’t have to. 🤎 Formulas work because they’re built on proportion and balance — not trends. A relaxed top with a wide leg jean. A fitted top with a fuller skirt. A structured layer over something casual. These combinations work because of how they interact with each other — not because they’re trendy or expensive. 🤎 Once you have 3-5 formulas that work for your body and lifestyle, getting dressed becomes automatic. You’re not reinventing the wheel every morning. You’re just plugging in different pieces to combinations you already know work. That’s the whole secret. OOTD for a client personal shopping appointment ✨ Striped button down + dark wash wide leg denim + woven jelly flats + tan crossbody. All from my own closet — linked the closest versions I could find. Everything shoppable below! 👇 LTKdayinmylife LTKootd LTKOver40