What’s the real link between style and confidence - and how can what you wear genuinely change how you feel?

After attending a live style and confidence event with Phase Eight featuring author and podcast host Elizabeth Day and stylist Annie Swain, I’m sharing five powerful takeaways that explore how personal style, self-belief, and confidence are deeply connected.

From how clothing affects mindset to why style is about identity rather than trends, these insights offer a fresh, practical way to think about getting dressed - and feeling good while doing it.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, redefining your personal style, or simply want to feel more like yourself in what you wear, this episode breaks down the key lessons that stayed with me long after the conversation ended.

Thanks to Phase Eight for the invite, this event was open to the public and hosted by flagship Phase Eight store at Westfield Shopping Centre, White City.

You can find out more about the Pleated Green dress - here

Find out more about Elizabeth Day on Instagram

Find out more about Annie Swain on Instagram

Watch Phase Eight's highlights of the event - here & yes you can spot me!

I'm Lizzi Richardson | Your Style Curator. Trusted by 19k+ women. 💞 🎙️ Podcast 10k+ downloads | Collaborating w/ Cabi SS26.

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• Elizabeth Day

• Annie Swain

• style confidence

• personal style

• fashion psychology

• self-confidence