There is a connection between what we wear and how we feel that most of us understand intuitively but rarely talk about out loud. When we feel put together, we show up differently. We stand a little straighter. We walk into a room with a little more certainty. We feel ready.

And when we do not feel that way, it shows too.

Bridget Blacksten, Los Angeles based celebrity and personal stylist and founder of Studio Bee, joined the DaliTalks Podcast this week and made something I have always found intimidating feel completely within reach. She broke down the wardrobe essentials every woman and man should own, shared which stores give you quality without the markup, and explained exactly what to look for on a clothing label before you spend a single dollar.

But what stayed with me most was something she said at the very end. People should have fun getting dressed every day.

That hit differently than I expected.

Why what we wear matters beyond fashion

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