Defining Your Style & Editing Your Closet With Personal Stylist Abigail Valentine

The Goodwin Social

It’s so important to understand what your personal style is and continue to play around with it as new trends emerge, but that process can feel really intimidating and overwhelming. Personal stylist Abigail Valentine joins me on this episode to break down the steps for discovering clothes that make you feel confident and how to build a capsule wardrobe based on those pieces.

Abigail shares her perspective on where to splurge versus save, and also what she thinks about clothing subscriptions like Rent The Runway and Stitch Fix. We talk about how to find the perfect pair of jeans, including Abigail’s go-to brands for all body types. Plus, she shares cost-effective hacks for altering and caring for your clothes and accessories.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

• Abigail’s background in costume design

• Common misconceptions about working with a personal stylist

• How to discover and define your personal style

• Tips for incorporating trends without going way outside of your comfort zone

• Items that are worth investing your time and money on

• The elements of a balanced outfit

• Abigail’s advice for anyone who struggles with cleaning out their closet

RESOURCES

• Cuts Clothing

• James Perse

• Everlane

• Topstick tape

• Madewell

• Pistola Denim

CONNECT WITH ABIGAIL

Follow Abigail: @abigailvalentine

Follow Joy and the Valentine Co.: @joyandthevalentine

CONNECT WITH LEX

Follow the pod: @thegoodwinsocial