Speaker
Erin Walsh
18 bits across the podcasts they've appeared on
The question 'How do I want to feel?' asked before opening your closet is Erin Walsh's core method for intentional dressing.
Erin Walsh recommends identifying three feeling words each morning (e.g., effortless, easy, elegant) to guide every outfit decision.
Erin Walsh notes that most people gravitate to the same small rotation of clothes, which causes them to stop expanding and growing.
Erin Walsh says most people wear clothes that don't fit their proportions, and tailoring — even at the dry cleaner — is the single best way to look more put-together.
Erin Walsh advises going through every item in your closet every three months, trying each piece on to see how it makes you feel.
Erin Walsh argues that when you dress to impress others before asking how you want to feel, you've already decided you're not good enough for the world.
Erin Walsh notes that most women embody eight to nine different identities throughout a day, and clothing should be able to shift and support each of those roles.