Why Style is Important!!

What does Style mean?  Oxford Dictionary states that it's 'a manner of doing something.' Style is in everything, it is all around us!  It is the way we dress, arrange our hair, conduct ourselves in a personal or professional setting; it is a way of painting, writing, decorating, building, behaving, approaching a situation, it is a distinctive appearance. 

                      Simple, classic, elegant...sweater, shirt, tie, sport coat, pocket square...all Style!!

              My husband, Paul and I on a fun date night!!  After 23 years together, our Style has changed           dramatically...thank goodness!!  :))

                       Paul and his amazing, mosaic Butterfly that screams artistic, gorgeous Style!!

As women, we enjoy shopping, looking at fashion magazines, talking to our girlfriends about the latest trends and even spending all day at the mall going store to store.  But I don't know too many men that would behave the same way!  Can you imagine a group of guys frolicking through the mall giggling over great outfits?!  Unfortunately, no, but one can dream.  However, I am an extremely lucky woman because my husband is very on-trend, artistic and loves everything in 'style.'

I have found that most men don't understand the importance of style in fashion and dressing well.  It is so much more than just 'looking flashy' or superficial.  It expresses confidence, self-esteem, reflects our personality. 

Whether it is a full suit, or 5-pocket trousers and a sport coat with pocket square, having a Style makes a difference and an impression!!

As women, depending on our personal style expression, (Classic, Creative, Romantic, Dramatic) we are attracted to floral, lace, leather (oh my), colorful prints, bold colors, asymmetrical silhouettes, clean lines, and statement jewelry to reflect our individuality and express our style and we have FUN doing this!

Men need STYLE too - I want fashion, dressing well and style to be fun and creative and I want it to help express their personality and individuality; help them 'stand out in a crowd' and have confidence doing it, knowing they not only look good, but more importantly feel good!!  The same feeling women have when we walk into a room in killer heels and an amazing outfit, while our hair and make-up never looked SO good!

Some men may view all of this as just being materialistic; but it's quite the contrary!

Unfortunately, men don't dress for the job they want, they dress for the job they have!  They become a 'sea of black, grey, white and khaki'; no distinctive STYLE, no individuality, never being 'noticed.'

I have one client who revamped his style, wearing finer fabrics and a better fit while boasting pops of color and a 'style' all his own.  Upper management started to take notice and asked him to interview for a rather large promotion.  With more confidence in play, he received this great promotion!  He absolutely credits this to finding his STYLE and dressing for the job he wanted!

Another client during his final interview was told by the interviewer that if more guys dressed like him, they would be making a lot more money, so STYLE does MATTER!!

Love and Joy,
Jill