Hey friend! I have such a treat for you today. Her Style Collective member, Debbi, is joining us to share her story about how developing a new level of style clarity completely transformed her closet — without overhauling her wardrobe.

In this episode, we're talking about how she honed in on her signature style, was able to create a whole season's worth of outfits from what she already owns, how she filled in a couple of very small gaps with greater intention than ever, and why having the right system has made getting dressed feel easy and exciting for her again.

If you're struggling with outfit overwhelm or constantly shopping and still feeling unsatisfied, this conversation will show you what's possible when you know how to make what you already own work together on purpose. This is exactly what I'm going to teach you inside next week's free Shop Your Closet Challenge. Go grab all the details and save your spot now at herstylellc.com/challenge and then come right back and enjoy this conversation with our sweet friend and Her Style Collective member, Debbi.

FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz

HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/

⭐️ JOIN THE FREE SHOP YOUR CLOSET CHALLENGE from January 27-29, 2026: https://herstylellc.com/challenge

I want to talk about something that sneaks up on a lot of us. It's when you're shopping — or scrolling — and you catch yourself thinking, "I don't know why, but I keep buying the same kinds of things… and it never actually fixes the problem."

You're not shopping wildly or buying random stuff. You're choosing pieces that make sense. Things you genuinely like. And yet, your closet still feels incomplete.

In this episode, I want to unpack why shopping becomes the go-to solution even when you're trying to be intentional, why so many "wardrobe gaps" aren't actually real, and what changes when you stop trying to fix your style with more pieces — and learn how to use what you already own instead.

This isn't about willpower. And it's not about needing better clothes. It's about a styling skill most of us were never taught. And once you understand it, everything starts to feel calmer, clearer, and way less emotional. So let's get into it, friend.

FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz

HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/

⭐️ JOIN THE FREE SHOP YOUR CLOSET CHALLENGE from January 27-29, 2026: https://herstylellc.com/challenge

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Have you ever envisioned an outfit in your head that made you feel so excited to get dressed? Maybe you're inspired by an influencer or you thought of a new combination for your pieces. You know the vibe you're going for, how you're going to accessorize, and you put everything on thinking, "Yes. This is going to look amazing."

And then you look in the mirror… And somehow, it does NOT look right. It might not be the worst outfit you've ever worn or even bad, but it's just not what you imagined — and you can't quite put your finger on why.

So you start adjusting, right? You change your shoes, add a layer, take the layer off, try switching your handbag, maybe throw on a different pant, and then put the original shoes back on again.

And at some point you just stand there thinking, "Okay, why can't I bring this together? This was supposed to be easy!"

That's what we call the "almost right" outfit problem.

If you've ever felt stuck there — if you've been eager to wear something, put in effort to look your best, and still walked out the door feeling like something was missing — this episode is for you. We're going to break down why getting dressed often feels harder than it should, why copying other people's outfits doesn't work 99% of the time, and the surprising reason why the "almost right" outfit problem is actually really good news.

I can't wait to unpack all of this with you today. Let's dive in.

FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz

HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/

⭐️ JOIN THE FREE SHOP YOUR CLOSET CHALLENGE from January 27-29, 2026: https://herstylellc.com/challenge

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