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👗 Got "closet orphans" hanging around? Here’s how to fix it!

🛍️ Plus: Meet Elderberry, this season’s "it" colour, and trending fall layers you'll love.

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đź‘— Essential Style Tip of the Month

Practical advice for everyday Style Confidence

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The Orphans in Your Closet


You find a fabulous cardigan in a colour you love. It fits beautifully, so into the cart it goes! 🛍️ You can picture wearing it to work or out to dinner. But a few months later, it's still hanging in your closet-with the tags attached. Sound familiar? You're not alone.


Sometimes the challenge becomes clear only after we bring it home. The cardigan needs a top underneath, but yours all seem to be the wrong colour or neckline. The pants are great, but your usual shoes have the wrong heel height.


Or that dress you pictured wearing to work suddenly feels less practical when the office thermostat is set to "Arctic," and none of your jackets or sweaters work with it. 🥶


The individual piece may be lovely, but without the right companions, you don't quite have an outfit. and then it becomes what what I call a closet orphan: a piece left unworn because it doesn't have the right pieces to bring it into an outfit. Sometimes the missing item is already in your wardrobe; other times, a little targeted shopping can help complete the look.


The goal isn't simply to fill your closet-it's to create outfits that fit and make you feel fabulous for everyday life and occasions you actually have.



Need help creating outfits for those closet orphans? Book a Wardrobe Analysis to appraise your wardrobe favorites and learn how to put them together with flair! ✨ Learn how to combine your clothing, accessories and jewelry to create outfits that will leave you feeling stylish and coordinated.
In your home; one-hour minimum at $95/hour. đź‘—đź‘ 




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Introducing Elderberry, this season's "it" colour!

Make room for a little drama: Elderberry is the season's rich, 🍷wine-inspired statement shade. Somewhere between wineberry and burgundy, it brings depth and polish to every piece. Best of all, its deep sumptuous feel can flatter both deep warm and deep cool tones. 💜✨

You can find these at Aldila Boutique.



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🍂 Fall Trend Alert- Plaid Jackets

Charlie B's gorgeous plaid jackets and vests at Aldila Boutique bring a cozy, polished touch to fall dressing ✨ Plaid is trending, and these versatile layers are perfect over a sweater or tee for crisp days and cool evenings 🧥🤎



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What’s your biggest style challenge right now?

I’d love to hear from you. Hit reply or email me anytime at [email protected] with your questions or tell me what style topics you’d love for me to cover in future newsletters. This newsletter is for you, and your ideas help shape it.


Have a Fabulous Fashion Day!

 

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Mona Rioux CAOPIS, CSFC

Essential Style Consulting

Cell 403-826-9910

[email protected]

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