<script data-pm-proxy="intercept"></script><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Effortless Wardrobe Method]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stylist’s guide to creating a wardrobe that works for the life you actually live.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1PKG!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0490ac09-d130-4ecd-8830-5239728e7de7_1080x1080.jpeg</url><title>The Effortless Wardrobe Method</title><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:47:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Holly]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-gb]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[theeffortlesswardrobemethod@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[theeffortlesswardrobemethod@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Holly]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Holly]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[theeffortlesswardrobemethod@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[theeffortlesswardrobemethod@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Holly]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[How to Make Getting Dressed Well A Habit Every Morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because deciding what to wear at 7:12am while simultaneously looking for a PE kit is perhaps asking too much of ourselves.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/how-to-make-getting-dressed-well</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/how-to-make-getting-dressed-well</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:01:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/9de5395b-c5b5-41ad-a484-610e329361b0_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>*Listen to the voicenote for a personal take on how to implement</em> <em><strong>&#8220;the effortless morning method&#8221;</strong></em></p><div><hr></div><p>I was speaking (actually, ranting) to a friend this week on voicenotes about how I feel rather <em>shouty </em>at the moment. With the kids that is. </p><p>I know overstimulation is a thing, and when I catch myself reaching this rather over-boiled state of being, I know I should take a deep breath <em>(as they say)</em>, and relax some tension, but this is harder than it sounds when you&#8217;re five minutes past the time you were supposed to leave, the house is a tip and you&#8217;ve wildly misjudged the number of PE kits required that week because you assumed, rather optimistically, that you&#8217;d be on top of the washing&#8230;</p><p>Instead, you&#8217;re standing by the tumble dryer waiting for it to finish its final round so you can put your child directly into a pair of warm PE shorts and get out of the door.</p><p>Anyone else? &#128517;</p><p>With that in mind - and this Substack being very much dedicated to the pursuit of <em>effortlessness</em> while leading a busy life - I&#8217;ve been thinking about how we can remove one decision from that particular morning chaos: getting dressed.</p><p>Whenever I ask women how they want getting dressed to feel, almost everyone eventually comes back to that same lovely word: <strong>effortless</strong>. We still want to feel current and cool and like ourselves; we just don&#8217;t want achieving it to require 25 minutes that inevitably ends up with the contents of our wardrobe splayed out on the floor.</p><p>September, to me, feels like the perfect time to tackle this morning routine. It is basically New Year for mums&#8230; new term, new routines, newly purchased water bottles, we&#8217;re feeling pleseantly optimistic and on top of things!</p><p>So, how can we make getting dressed in the morning feel more effortless, habitual and calm; while still feeling really good in what we&#8217;re wearing?</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 September School-Run Outfits You Can Rely On]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new-season combinations making 7.15am dressing considerably more fun.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/back-to-school-mum-edition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/back-to-school-mum-edition</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:02:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c8b3e8dc-de81-41fc-a652-656135e7bb69_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Schools are finally back next week, and so is the return to routine! To be honest, I really can&#8217;t wait&#8230;. The summer holidays are <strong>tough</strong>.</p><p>I remember someone saying this to me before when my kids were just toddlers - the old <em>&#8220;just you wait until school, it&#8217;s a nightmare&#8221;</em> comments came in fast and strong from those with older children, and while I was still able to enjoy weeks of endless childcare at nursery... I always wondered what they meant&#8230;</p><p>Now I know!</p><p>I think the main issue is that the kids are with each other 24/7, and the sibling tension slowly builds up until the arguing becomes consistently constant - from the TV channel to who gets the last biscuit crumb. Everything and anything, by the final week, is apparently worth fighting over&#8230; and it is noisy!</p><p>This week I&#8217;m definitely starting to feel like I can find my feet again. I found a camp for both of them that they can attend <strong>separately</strong> - a crucial detail - allowing for some much-needed time with our <em>selves</em>, all round.</p><p>So, with that in mind, I wanted this week&#8217;s Substack to be a chunky, juicy one all about the <strong>return to school - mum edition.</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_jU7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdaa4f743-6853-4ae0-af0b-e4bd10411945_1200x840.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!_jU7!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, 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And how do we look effortlessly pulled together by 7.15am? I think the answer is having combinations almost glued into your head. The sort you don&#8217;t really have to think about:</p><p><strong>Cotton trouser + fitted tank + sandal + </strong><em><strong>enter something cool</strong></em> - wind jacket, baseball cap, jumper around the shoulders, shirt tied around the waist.</p><p><strong>Barrel denim + white top + ballet flat + </strong><em><strong>enter something cool</strong></em> - suede jacket, baseball cap, jumper around the shoulders, shirt tied around the waist.</p><p>And so on and so forth.</p><p>What I&#8217;ve realised time and time again with wardrobes is that when the basics - the foundations &#8212;-are spot on, <em>then</em> you can have fun with the suede jackets, the cooler shoes, the current accessories etc. So what I want us all to have is <strong>the basics done</strong>, so we can actually enjoy building on them.</p><p>We know what we have, therefore we know what we&#8217;re missing - and suddenly everything becomes a little more rotational and much easier to mix and match.</p><p>For example, I think we should all have four colours of jean in our rotation: <strong>a mid-wash, an off-white/beige, a black and a deep indigo.</strong> Then, once those core foundational colours are covered, add in the more fun denim.</p><p>Same goes for tanks and tees. Get the boring bit right and the fun bit becomes considerably more fun.</p><p>So, with all of this in mind, I wanted to start with exactly that: <strong>the fun stuff.</strong></p><p>What shall we add in? How should we style it? And what can make the things we already own feel a little fresher?</p><p>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s currently on my wishlist for <em>back to school</em>&#8230;</p><h4><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13Z4ZlJE3xZN55nqXhVPayS7EiSVwpAo9/view?usp=sharing">DOWNLOAD: ALL BACK TO SCHOOL OUTFIT FORMULA&#8217;S AS A PDF</a></h4><div><hr></div><h3>Number 1: Wind Jackets, or Anoraks - specifically with a funnel neck</h3><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!p713!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcaafa9b0-6a36-4432-a9c6-b668c0e4da4b_1200x840.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!p713!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, 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Now, I know a lot of us live in Dubai, where wind and rain aren&#8217;t exactly regular occurrences, but I don&#8217;t want us to miss out on this gorgeous layering opportunity.</p><p>So come December, we can absolutely do this with a denim short. Until then, use it in the malls where the AC is Baltic and we all need a quick throw-on.</p><p>You can go for any colour - I also love black and beige if you have a more neutral colour palette - but <strong>here&#8217;s how I&#8217;d style it in red&#8230;</strong></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Ways To Finish An Outfit This August]]></title><description><![CDATA[mall styling tweaks that make you look far more put-together than mum life currently feels this summer holiday!]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/6-ways-to-finish-an-outfit-this-august</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/6-ways-to-finish-an-outfit-this-august</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:02:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0d815e97-66dd-4c12-b1a8-c03862c646fc_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are back in Dubai, and I feel like I am slowly getting back into things&#8230; although my brain feels like it&#8217;s approximately a week behind on my to-do list &#128517;</p><p>After six weeks of school holidays, I&#8217;ve been running almost entirely in mum survival mode, which means quite a few things have slipped, the to-do list is fairly endless, and I suddenly have the urge to get everything <em>finished</em>, tidy and ready to go.</p><p>Which is why it felt quite appropriate to do a post about <strong>finishing touches</strong> this week<strong>&#8230;</strong></p><p>Because right now, I am very into <em>anything</em> that is easy, requires minimal thought, but still makes me feel good during during the final two-week stint of summer-holiday parenting!</p><p>So, how do we make ourselves look put-together when mentally we&#8217;re living about two weeks behind?</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zOez!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F584c219e-af06-4582-8a88-29cc6a3e73c3_1200x840.jpeg" 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F584c219e-af06-4582-8a88-29cc6a3e73c3_1200x840.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zOez!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F584c219e-af06-4582-8a88-29cc6a3e73c3_1200x840.jpeg" width="1200" height="840" 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F584c219e-af06-4582-8a88-29cc6a3e73c3_1200x840.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!zOez!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F584c219e-af06-4582-8a88-29cc6a3e73c3_1200x840.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" 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Adding an anklet and generally &#8220;dressing your feet&#8221; is something we&#8217;re seeing a lot of this summer, and it&#8217;s such an easy way to make an outfit feel that little bit more put-together.</p><p>So, let&#8217;s embrace it and add a little pep to our step - quite literally.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z4dv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99337c36-7196-46eb-9375-4ae7cf3b9afe_750x938.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z4dv!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99337c36-7196-46eb-9375-4ae7cf3b9afe_750x938.webp 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z4dv!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F99337c36-7196-46eb-9375-4ae7cf3b9afe_750x938.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 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y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-79694714">Eliou - Tatty Anklet</a>. I stumbled across this brand last week at <a href="https://rove-london.com/">ROVE London</a> (UK girls you def need to check that store out it is full of wonders!) and if your looking for something chunkier this is a fab option.</figcaption></figure></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ke-V!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F64df1b97-7f89-457c-ab80-77159d970928_720x1008.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ke-V!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption"><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-79945909">MISSOMA London @ Level shoes</a> | A slimmer anklet is such a great accessory if you are wearing capri jeans, balloon trousers or cotton drawstrings - just adds a touch of intention.</figcaption></figure></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LHfv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F083acccf-e600-42e0-927e-0a8ae3b190db_1002x1152.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!LHfv!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, 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x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>I know we&#8217;re already midway through August, but to quote Zara Larsson, </span><em><span>&#8220;summer isn&#8217;t over yet!&#8221;</span></em><span> and I&#8217;m </span><strong><span>absolutely</span></strong><span> not ready to retire the denim shorts just yet&#8230;</span></p><p><span>Especially for my Dubai readers, where realistically they&#8217;re a wardrobe staple for most of the year. And London, I hear you&#8217;re somehow still sitting in 35-degree heat, so this feels very much like useful information rather than an end-of-summer afterthought.</span></p><p><span>With that in mind, I wanted to run through five pairs of jean shorts I&#8217;m recommending to clients right now - not because they are overly trend-led, but because they&#8217;re the sort of pieces I can see earning their keep for a fair few summers to come.</span></p><p><span>Denim shorts are one of those deceptively simple building blocks to making a summer wardrobe functional, so getting the cut right means you&#8217;ve solved most of your outfit formulas in one go.</span></p><p><span>For my own wardrobe, I want a pair that can hold their own with the simplest white tank and flip-flops, but feel equally as good with dressier evening top and a slightly more considered shoe. Essentially: the shorts need to do quite a bit of the leg work!</span></p><p><span>So, after a lot of online scrolling, trying-on and sending links to clients all across the world, these are the five pairs currently making my shortlist&#8230;</span></p><div><hr></div><h3>J Crew</h3><p><em>123 Euro</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FC7z!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcb30dfb7-9640-4ebf-a4a4-5522802ccbf2_1360x1700.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FC7z!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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But, too tight, too ripped or too short and they can feel quite dated </span><em><span>(Hollister circa 2021 anyone!?)</span></em><span> - which is why I always like a clean, crisp pair like this slightly more relaxed take from J.Crew.</span></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Few Very Good Brands I Found This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The joy of discovering something before you&#8217;ve seen it everywhere]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/a-few-very-good-brands-i-found-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/a-few-very-good-brands-i-found-this</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/5b1e96f2-31f3-4a27-a6f3-d43ae7db8729_1500x1050.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>One of my favourite things about spending time abroad in the summer is getting to rediscover my love of finding new brands - or finally trying the ones I&#8217;ve had my eye on for a while.</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d0d73b0-fd29-4771-b1d5-4b39ce8451b8_1200x840.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PoQ1!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2d0d73b0-fd29-4771-b1d5-4b39ce8451b8_1200x840.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" 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x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>When I worked with talent back in London, I spent a ridiculous amount of my week searching for new designers. There was almost an unspoken stylist race to find the brilliant little brand nobody else knew about yet - ideally in time for a BAFTA red carpet or a BBC TV launch. I think that&#8217;s probably why I still get such a kick out of wandering into a great independent shop and finding something I haven&#8217;t seen everywhere else.</span></p><p><span>Thanks to a very generous husband and grandparents, I&#8217;ve managed to indulge this slightly on a couple of solo trips recently - one to the Cotswolds and another to Lisbon. My approximately five child-free days of the year &#128514;  and, alongside the obvious joy of finishing a coffee while it was still hot, it gave me some proper time to wander, browse and do something I&#8217;d forgotten how much I love.</span></p><p><span>So, in no particular order, these are the brands I found, revisited or finally tried - and, more importantly, the pieces I think are actually worth knowing about.</span></p><div><hr></div><h3>Homecore </h3><p><em>(Europe based)</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_848, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1272, 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src="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp" width="1456" height="1987" 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_848, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UQb-!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb32cc9b8-5f96-4ede-9ca2-e09a78af2c16_2000x2730.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><span>I stumbled across </span><a href="https://www.homecore.com/en/collections/collection-femme?srsltid=AfmBOopfiddOQcbaYg8kMuT8epbHxldyXjlY8BxtGhobQH_KXCGCbi-O"><span>Homecore</span></a><span> and fell in love instantly because it sits on exactly the right side of utility wear for me - practical, but with enough personality that it never feels too functional. Think great combat trousers, relaxed shapes, terry towelling and easy separates, all with slightly unexpected details that make them feel interesting. It&#8217;s the sort of clothing that works particularly well for real life: comfortable enough for a full day of running around, but considered enough that you still feel properly dressed.</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jhll!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1410b6e-59a7-4f1d-ae41-3d915d5336eb_2000x2500.webp" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jhll!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1410b6e-59a7-4f1d-ae41-3d915d5336eb_2000x2500.webp 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jhll!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_848, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1410b6e-59a7-4f1d-ae41-3d915d5336eb_2000x2500.webp 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jhll!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1410b6e-59a7-4f1d-ae41-3d915d5336eb_2000x2500.webp 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jhll!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd1410b6e-59a7-4f1d-ae41-3d915d5336eb_2000x2500.webp 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">Homecore  - their terry towering sets are really worth looking at - I especially recommend for my Dubai readers as I feel is useful piece for the weather/lifestyle</figcaption></figure></div>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Outfit Formulas I Keep Coming Back To]]></title><description><![CDATA[Simple outfit formulas for busy summer days, built around pieces you&#8217;ll wear again and again.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/summer-outfit-formulas-i-keep-coming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/summer-outfit-formulas-i-keep-coming</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:37:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a824e605-14f1-435c-ab49-2de0f2b63296_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Firstly, please forgive me for the unexpected week off last week - summer (and the kids) rather took over &#128517;</span></p><p><span>The last few weeks disappeared into family catch-ups, time with my nieces and the sort of summer holiday juggle that leaves very little room for uninterrupted work</span><strong><span>, </span></strong><span>and if you&#8217;re reading this while simultaneously negotiating a snack request, I suspect you&#8217;ll understand!</span></p><p><span>I&#8217;m currently sitting in a soft play surrounded by Calippo wrappers, abandoned pizza crusts and sticky napkins, while </span><em><span>A Thousand Miles</span></em><span> by Vanessa Carlton drifts through the speakers&#8230; no joke - but it feels strangely comforting after a weekend kid-free with a friend.</span></p><p><span>We are five weeks into the summer holidays, with just three left to go </span><em><span>(I sometimes feel September has more of a New Year Reset vibe than January!)&#8230; anyone else?</span></em></p><p><span>Anyway, back to the clothes we are all wearing as we navigate the summer holidays, one thing I have noticed over the past few weeks is that the busier life becomes, the less brain space I have for getting dressed. Which is exactly when having a handful of reliable outfit formulas becomes invaluable&#8230; and without really thinking about it, I&#8217;ve been reaching for the same combinations again and again over the last few weeks. Outfits that feel easy enough for the morning rush, but still make me feel like I&#8217;ve made an effort when it is mid-afternoon.</span></p><p><span>I&#8217;ve also realised I&#8217;ve become attached to a few pieces this month. Anklets have somehow become my most-worn piece of jewellery, and colour has crept back into my wardrobe in a way I wasn&#8217;t expecting. Sky blue. Lemon yellow. Perhaps it&#8217;s because of the sun-kissed skin, or just something about summer itself, but I&#8217;ve found myself instinctively drawn towards both. It has made me wonder whether we naturally crave different colours at different points in the year... I have a feeling there&#8217;s a whole newsletter in that for an article later this month.</span></p><p><span>For now though, I wanted to share the  outfit formulas I&#8217;ve relied on most this last month, alongside a handful of pieces that have genuinely earned their place in my wardrobe.</span></p><p><span>And if you&#8217;re looking for a little more shopping inspiration, I&#8217;ve also pulled together my </span><strong><a href="https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/6764372"><span>August Edit</span></a></strong><a href="https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/6764372"><span> on ShopMy</span></a><span> - everything I&#8217;ve been lusting over!</span></p><p><span>On to the formula&#8217;s&#8230; if you&#8217;re stuck wth what to wear, these are brilliant go-to&#8217;s you can easily throw on&#8230;</span></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exactly What to Pack for a 3-Day Weekend Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple carry-on formula for long weekends, city breaks and rare nights away.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/packing-for-a-long-weekend-away-without</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/packing-for-a-long-weekend-away-without</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/08989e99-bd0e-45cb-b60c-6b9708de4ac5_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>I feel like one of the greatest gifts the summer holidays can bring, is that magical phone call from a grandparent saying, </span><em><span>&#8220;We&#8217;ll take the kids for the weekend.&#8221;</span></em><span> If your children are at an age where you&#8217;re happy leaving them, it&#8217;s the kind of offer that&#8217;s very hard to turn down!</span></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AMxE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd693b39-b594-44ce-88f8-05d29f22e8d7_1200x840.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AMxE!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd693b39-b594-44ce-88f8-05d29f22e8d7_1200x840.jpeg 424w, 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x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a><figcaption class="image-caption">The main thing when packing for a weekend away - is keeping the colour palette easy to mix-and-match all together.</figcaption></figure></div><p><span>Me and my husband have, in all our years of parenting, only managed one night and two days away together&#8230; Which feels completely ridiculous now I see it written down on paper! But we moved countries when the children were babies, and we&#8217;ve never had family nearby to call upon for this sort of thing. Geography simple hasn&#8217;t been on our side when it comes to weekend escapes, but it does make those rare occasions together now feel even more special, as we have more opportunities to embrace them.</span></p><p><span>In a few weeks we&#8217;re escaping to Lisbon for a city break, so I thought I&#8217;d share exactly what I&#8217;m thinking about packing for a weekend away without the kids. Truthfully, these outfits work just as well if you&#8217;re travelling </span><em><span>with</span></em><span> the kids, but there&#8217;s something rather lovely about packing with the possibility of an uninterrupted dinner in mind&#8230; A little chance to dress up, linger over a hot coffee, walk 12,000 + steps and remember just how much you love clothes when you&#8217;re dressing up for date nights!</span></p><p><span>If you&#8217;re only away for two or three nights - which, let&#8217;s be honest, is usually the length of the generous grandparent offer - you really don&#8217;t need that much. A thoughtfully packed carry-on will take you surprisingly far, especially when every piece earns its place.</span></p><p><span>Dinner outfits, however&#8230; they&#8217;re always my </span><em><span>favourite</span></em><span> part.</span></p><p><span>So, here&#8217;s everything I&#8217;d pack for a long weekend away to Lisbon with my husband&#8230;</span></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5-Minute Habit That Can Change How You Feel Before 8am…]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#127911; Listen as a voice note: Why I&#8217;ve suddenly swapped my usual neutrals for colour pops&#8230; and how it is giving me the summer energy I need&#8230;]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/for-mothers-getting-dressed-is-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/for-mothers-getting-dressed-is-one</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:36:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f386f7df-bf8a-426e-b953-05308783f8e8_1500x1050.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><div class="native-audio-embed" data-component-name="AudioPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;label&quot;:null,&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;7befaf2f-bda9-499d-b3cc-122738e46f95&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:328.33307,&quot;downloadable&quot;:true,&quot;isEditorNode&quot;:true}"></div><p>We all start every day with a choice: what do I wear today? And recently, I&#8217;ve been noticing the benefits of putting a little more effort into that decision. I know this can sound incredibly superficial, but fashion (and, in turn, clothes) is undoubtedly an important part of our lives. It affects how we carry ourselves, as well as how we are perceived&#8230; <em>(remember that messy top bun Tesco run with a baby that provoked that run and hide kinda feeling!?)</em></p><p>So, if our clothing choices have been proven to actively influence how we feel and how we perform, surely we should all be utilising this tool to the max in motherhood. We don&#8217;t need a ton of clothes, or the latest thing from the latest brand, but we do benefit from styles that fit us well and speak to our personal psyche.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UhDG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffcda846d-833e-41fd-bce3-104410aff238_1500x1050.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UhDG!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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Take this scenario, for instance: same day, same person, same personality, same skill set&#8230; different outfit&#8230;</p><p><strong>Scenario one:</strong> reaching for a pair of drawstring linen shorts and an old-ish T-shirt. It&#8217;s summer, we haven&#8217;t thought about anything other than not getting too hot, so this is what we&#8217;ve reached for on the way out with the kids. If this were me, I&#8217;d feel fine to begin with, but then I&#8217;m out and about, in the park grabbing a coffee, someone asks me a few questions, but I haven&#8217;t really done my makeup, so I only partake in the minimum amount of small talk. Then we head to the supermarket and the same thing happens. We get home around 3pm and I feel so undone that I switch into sweats already.</p><p><strong>Scenario two.</strong> Same story, but I choose to wear a cool cotton drawstring trouser, a vest, layer a striped shirt around my waist, blow-out my hair, pop on some good BB cream (nothing fancy, but enough), and add a cool thong sandal. This version of the same &#8220;me&#8221; shows up <em>completely</em> differently. I&#8217;ve probably made a few mum friends in the park and got home only to text a friend and invite her over for tea with the kids.</p><p><strong>Why does this happen?</strong></p><p>Confidence usually comes after an action, not before it. So when we wake up and choose to wear something that boosts our confidence, our brain starts associating those clothes with capable actions. It literally begins sending signals that prepare us for the day ahead, predicting we&#8217;ll do something. Our energy lifts, our confidence follows, and this is why they call it dopamine dressing. <em>(Like not wanting to go to the gym, putting activewear on and suddenly feeling more energised&#8230; clothes provoke the feelings and emotions you relate to them)</em></p><p>And we all know dopamine as a feeling. After the gym. Or after you&#8217;ve bought something you absolutely love and can&#8217;t wait to wear. So what if we applied that to our everyday? That&#8217;s what I want to do here on Substack, and across my Instagram channel: get the point across that style is something worth prioritising because of the effect it can have on how we feel.</p><p>I&#8217;ve been putting this theory to the test over the last few weeks, now that we&#8217;re in full swing of the summer holidays. Quite frankly, I&#8217;m trying to max out on the feel-good moments so I can better enjoy my days out with the kids. I can&#8217;t quite stretch to the salmon facials, so I&#8217;ve opted for Uniqlo instead&#8230;</p><h4><strong>Here&#8217;s what I&#8217;ve found.</strong></h4><p>What you choose to wear shapes how you experience yourself. And, in turn, that influences how you experience your day. So with that in mind&#8230; let&#8217;s get excited about clothes with some pieces I found last week that I am <em>really</em> loving, and why!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Summer Trends That Make Your Existing Wardrobe Feel More Current]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small summer updates that make an everyday wardrobe feel considered, current and far more fun to wear.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/the-5-summer-trends-im-recommending</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/the-5-summer-trends-im-recommending</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:09:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/573b1f74-216f-473c-88ae-3528fa367185_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s official, the summer holidays are in <em><strong>full</strong></em> swing. Which means long days, sandy car seats, family dinners, and the small logistical challenge of packing enough snacks to survive on until lunch so that you don&#8217;t spend a small fortune on overpriced pre-cut apples!</p><p>It also tends to be the point in the year when getting dressed slips down the priority list. Not because we have stopped caring, but because our brains are busy keeping tiny humans alive, entertained and hydrated.</p><p>I&#8217;ve always believed that clothes can do something rather wonderful during the busy seasons of our life though... They can make an occasion out of something otherwise ordinary. Yes they won&#8217;t stop the children arguing over an inflatable flamingo, but they can make you feel a little more like yourself while the chaos plays out around you.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bvge!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ff549f47e-7cc0-467b-90ec-63ae605e7660_1080x1350.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bvge!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>One of the things I want this corner of the internet to become is the mum equivalent of flicking through your favourite fashion magazine. A place where I&#8217;ve already done the scrolling, researching, comparing and overthinking for you, so that you don&#8217;t have to. I work out what&#8217;s actually worth your attention and, more importantly, what will genuinely slot into a busy mum&#8217;s wardrobe rather than look lovely online but never leaving the hanger once purchased.</p><p>So this week I&#8217;ve rounded up the 5 trends I think are worth you knowing about. We do not need a whole new wardrobe to see us through the summer (quite the opposite), but because sometimes one or two thoughtful updates are all it takes to make everything you already own feel current again&#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four outfit formulas to rely on this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four outfit formulas to carry you through almost every summer plan.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/four-summer-uniforms-all-mums-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/four-summer-uniforms-all-mums-need</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:02:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/f3d59d0e-e931-495f-b1d7-de37b0f2bdca_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer is a challenge for mums, period. The kids are off, and we are very much ON! No matter what you do - whether you're a stay-at-home mum, a working mum or freelance - summer holidays throw life up into the air for six to eight weeks. And that's a <em>long</em> time! We suddenly have to map out everyday with activities  and answer the daily question of &#8220;what are we going to do today&#8221;... </p><p>So how can we make the most of these weeks with our kids, while making sure everyone in the family has their allocated, and much needed, &#8220;me time&#8221;?</p><p>This is where I really think clothes are can surprisingly come into play - If I've planned a fun day with the kids - a museum, meeting friends at a park, exploring somewhere new ect - how can I make sure I feel good about myself, so I can show up happier, less stressed and generally have a better time? We all know the strange power an outfit has on your mood... If I nip to Tesco&#8217;s in yesterday's joggers and a messy bun, I avoid people and hope I don&#8217;t bump into someone I know. Put me in a good pair of jeans, a white tee and a baseball cap, and I'm available for small talk! Wearing clothes you love is a thing&#8230;</p><p>Our energy is often lower in the summer for reasons that usually answer to "Mummy?", so small acts of self-care become even more important, and getting dressed is <strong>100%</strong> one of them.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 32-Pieces That Create An Endless (And Effortless) Holiday Wardrobe]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to pack for two weeks or six without running out of outfit options.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/the-32-pieces-that-create-an-endless</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/the-32-pieces-that-create-an-endless</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/10bed700-3c7d-4c84-b567-78ae20a05d0a_1200x840.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have given up gel manicures, here’s why. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[An observation on beauty maintenance, air-pods and why no one knows anybody's business anymore.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/i-have-given-up-gel-manicures-heres</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/i-have-given-up-gel-manicures-heres</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yPma!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4873cb36-8913-435e-a909-9d6d3788dbd2_1088x1128.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A gel manicure used to signal appearing polished. Not just tidy nails, but a certain level of self-maintenance, organisation and subtle girl power.</p><p>Looking back, it was also part of my personal style. I always had the same colour, and if I ever veered from it or chose a different shade, my outfits felt somehow less like &#8220;me&#8221;.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yPma!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4873cb36-8913-435e-a909-9d6d3788dbd2_1088x1128.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yPma!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p></p><p>Thing is, I never particularly enjoyed the process.</p><p>Back then, though, the boredom was softened by conversation. An hour in the salon often turned into a juicy catch-up with the manicurist; discussions about tube strikes, celebrity gossip, holiday plans, or the wildly interesting lives of fellow salon goers. It felt social. A small pause in the day, and a chance to hear about somebody else's life.</p><p>But this chatter in the salon has dwindled, and I fear it is not coming back.</p><p>A few months ago, when I decided on this departure from the gel mani, I looked around and found the scene pretty depressing. Everyone was plugged into their phones, AirPods in, heads down, unable to even hear conversations, let alone partake in them. It was sad.</p><p>I felt sad for the salon, and for all the women in it.</p><p>Think of the uplifting or helpful chats that could have been had. The recommendations, the funny stories, the missed opportunities to find out about someone else&#8217;s life while we push through the ten-minute soak-off. All missed as we scroll through emails, Instagram, or whatever else fills the time.</p><p>For me, having my nails done had become less of a treat and more of a recurring maintenance task. Especially as a mum. An hour and a bit of mild boredom every two weeks, repeated indefinitely because once you start, the grow-out somehow looks worse than having nothing on at all.</p><p>There are practical reasons too.</p><p>Gel manicures aren&#8217;t particularly kind to nails. While they&#8217;re not inherently damaging when applied and removed correctly, they&#8217;re hardly nourishing either. There are the UV lamps, the removal process, the recommended downtime, the fingerless gloves people now wear for protection.</p><p>Since stopping, I&#8217;ve noticed my nails are stronger, clearer and generally healthier looking, and it cost me about &#163;5 worth of cuticle oil I religiously apply before bed.</p><p>Because gel manicures and maintenance are costly.</p><p>Once you factor in removal - which is fairly essential unless you enjoy peeling it off while simultaneously ruining your nail beds - two appointments a month can easily cost &#163;100-&#163;150.</p><p>Save that for a couple of months and you&#8217;ve got yourself a very decent pair of AGOLDE jeans. It is little swaps like that that can build a wardrobe you genuinely love over time; not through one big shopping trip, but through lots of small choices that slowly add up over time.</p><p>So yes, for now, I am parking the gel manicures. Not because I think they&#8217;re terrible or because I think everyone should stop. But because somewhere along the way, something that once felt enjoyable started to feel like another mundane thing to maintain.</p><p>Instead, I've switched to a simple express manicure with no polish. Twenty minutes, tidy nails, and enough time for a proper chat with the manicurist. You learn all sorts.</p><p>Will you break it off with gel manicures in search of something more riveting, or are you still happily committed? Let me know in the comments</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five ways to wear one pair of trousers for very different summer plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The easiest way to make your summer wardrobe work harder.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/1-pair-of-trousers-5-summer-outfits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/1-pair-of-trousers-5-summer-outfits</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:57:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8f2e654b-95a9-4a9a-bc51-54a63ecd5bd3_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p><strong>1 base, 5 ways.</strong></p><p>I think one of the things we often forget when it comes to summer dressing, is just how easy it is to mix and match one great summer base for a variety of different occasions. And thank goodness - because we all know packing space can be pretty tight at this time of year, especially when you have an entourage of children and their various swimming shoes <em>(non slips, jellies, and the rock pool gripers)</em> and all the other holiday essentials that somehow take priority over your own clothes.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-zl9!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc8f695e1-96fa-4f62-b834-de0a64bc264f_1920x1080.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-zl9!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, 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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 4 Summer Dresses That Cover Almost Every Occasion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four dress categories that cover almost every summer plan in the diary.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/we-dont-need-more-dresses-we-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/we-dont-need-more-dresses-we-need</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:02:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/68a5f697-24a4-4254-a226-3bd5b2b573d2_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t want to make as bold a statement as to say, &#8220;I&#8217;m just not a dress person,&#8221; because that feels harsh and unfair to the many dresses I do love, and that make me feel genuinely amazing. What I will say though, is that I tend to reach for dresses less often than I do a trouser-and-top combination, or a structured short and shirt. </p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Shoe Pattern I’ve Noticed In Almost Every Mum’s Wardrobe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us rotate between the same three styles - here&#8217;s why I think that&#8217;s a good thing.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/the-shoe-pattern-ive-noticed-in-almost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/the-shoe-pattern-ive-noticed-in-almost</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:02:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/44a1d557-0aa6-417d-a32e-c4ef46a0eceb_1200x840.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve noticed quite a few similarities between women in this season of life <em>(30&#8217;s/40&#8217;s that is)</em> and one of them is that most of us seem to rotate between the same three pairs of shoes.</p><p>I think we&#8217;re naturally creatures of habit, we gravitate towards what we know. Familiarity feels safe, comfortable and reassuringly like <em><strong>us</strong></em>. It&#8217;s one of the reasons I love the idea of the <em>functional self</em> and think it&#8217;s such a useful lens through which to approach a wardrobe. As in, how can we use clothes to help us function at our best for what we do everyday?</p><p>I feel like modern life can make us feel as though we&#8217;re constantly supposed to be reinventing ourselves; a new routine, a fresh coat of paint in the hallway, a newer version of who we are&#8230; But I actually think there&#8217;s beauty in the opposite.</p><p>There&#8217;s beauty in creating a life - and a wardrobe - that just simply helps your functional self thrive. It goes back to being true to yourself and understanding what genuinely lifts you up, boosts your energy and self-esteem.</p><p>And so when it comes to shoes, those three pairs you wear the most will tell you a <em><strong>lot</strong></em> about your functional self, your lifestyle &amp; what you love most about style. After styling many women in this season of life, I have come to the conclusion that you only really need three great pairs per-season (weather season that is!)</p><p>The three summer styles I see women reaching for again and again are: a sandal, a trainer and an elevated flat. That&#8217;s it.</p><p>These three should be thoughtfully chosen and tailored to your own personal taste. Are you more minimal? More feminine? Do you love chunkier shoes, a pop of colour, or something classic? Or sporty? 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The shoes you reach for most are not boring; they&#8217;re clues. Clues to the version of style that feels most natural to you, and that&#8217;s usually where the best wardrobes begin!</p><p>Holly x</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Summer Wardrobe System That Makes Mornings Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-minute tutorial on how to organise your wardrobe for summer, so you can see what you own, wear what you love, and make getting dressed each day feel effortless.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/a-summer-wardrobe-system-that-makes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/a-summer-wardrobe-system-that-makes</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:44:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-video.s3.amazonaws.com/video_upload/post/200267182/af2ad7c4-76e4-4793-80c7-637ddaa1b3e9/transcoded-1780411120.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s the week, ladies! I&#8217;ve been wanting to talk about wardrobe organisation and creating a system that actually works for a long time now. And I felt the best way to do it was to jump on video and talk you through exactly how I set mine, and my clients, up.</p><p>We&#8217;re often convinced that what we need is a shopping trip, when actually what we need is &#8230;</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Style As Self-Care: 2 Outfit Formulas For Busy Weeks & Weekends]]></title><description><![CDATA[And my running thoughts on why a good outfit can sometimes feel more restorative than spending &#163;98 on a facial...]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/style-as-self-care-2-outfit-formulas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/style-as-self-care-2-outfit-formulas</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 14:51:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IbOZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F561a11fc-329f-4c77-bd55-74fb739cd270_940x667.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;ve been thinking a lot recently about style as a form of self-care, which in turn has led me to think about other ways we are encouraged to care for ourselves these days. Most of it seems to sit within the beauty and wellness space; reformer pilates, facials, supplements, tweakments, and skincare routines with more steps than an Ottolenghi recipe! And, whilst I love many of these things myself, I sometimes wonder how much modern self-care has just become another thing women feel they must &#8220;keep up with&#8221;.</p><p>Beauty trends at the moment feel oddly binary. This isn&#8217;t the 80&#8217;s where experimenting with blue mascara and various eyeshadows felt playful, expressive, and low stakes. This era is more: get botox or don&#8217;t. Book in your salmon DNA injectables and laser-peeled facials, or risk feeling as though you&#8217;re somehow falling behind (or ageing ahead). I think there is a subtle anxiety attached to modern beauty culture that we don&#8217;t talk about much, and I think that it can unconsciously leave women feeling as though they are somehow not quite good enough in comparison.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en-gb&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Effortless Wardrobe Method is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>But, perhaps unlike modern beauty, style still leaves room for stamps of individuality. It helps you choose who you want to be that day, and how you want to feel. I think of it as a form of self-care because you can quite literally dress and present yourself however you want to - and there&#8217;s something incredibly exciting about that.</p><p>A mum surviving on four hours sleep can still throw on a great pair of trousers, gold hoops and a cool slim-line trainer and feel cool for an afternoon. I think clothes ask something slightly different of us than beauty sometimes does. Rather than encouraging us to &#8220;fix&#8221; ourselves, they allow us to express who we are at that particular moment in time&#8230;. and I love that.</p><p> I want all of us here to grab hold of this idea and run with it! </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IbOZ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F561a11fc-329f-4c77-bd55-74fb739cd270_940x667.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IbOZ!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F561a11fc-329f-4c77-bd55-74fb739cd270_940x667.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IbOZ!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_848, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F561a11fc-329f-4c77-bd55-74fb739cd270_940x667.jpeg 848w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IbOZ!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1272, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F561a11fc-329f-4c77-bd55-74fb739cd270_940x667.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IbOZ!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F561a11fc-329f-4c77-bd55-74fb739cd270_940x667.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg aria-hidden="true" width="20" height="20" 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x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>This is a very long-winded way of bringing me onto two outfit formula boards built for real weekly scenarios&#8230; </p><p>At first glance, formulas may sound slightly contradictory to the idea of using clothes as self-expression as mentioned above. But actually, the women I admire most  for their effortless personal style almost always repeat variations of the same silhouettes, colours and textures again and again. They simply know what works for them, and they enjoy building on it. </p><p>So, with these outfit formulas, I want to give you reliable combinations of current shapes and proportions that work beautifully together, and that can be repeated in different ways depending on your mood, lifestyle or energy levels that day.</p><p>In motherhood, we have often mentally lived through an entire day before 9am, alongside the endless invisible to-do lists that come after it. So I think there&#8217;s something quite powerful in removing some of the mental load from getting dressed in the morning.</p><h2>1. Summer Weekday &amp; Errand Formulas</h2><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QmWc!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d2e45ec-b117-4280-a0d0-c8af4330fdbe_1414x2000.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QmWc!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d2e45ec-b117-4280-a0d0-c8af4330fdbe_1414x2000.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QmWc!, 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/__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d2e45ec-b117-4280-a0d0-c8af4330fdbe_1414x2000.jpeg 1272w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!QmWc!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_1456, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_auto, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8d2e45ec-b117-4280-a0d0-c8af4330fdbe_1414x2000.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container 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9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><ol><li><p><strong>Utility / Cargo pants:</strong> <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60638941">Citizens of Humanity Flight Pants</a> or <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60638890">Mango Utility Barrel Jean</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Denim Bermuda&#8217;s</strong>: <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-ae/shop/product/agolde/clothing/short-and-mini/dame-denim-shorts/1647597356793024">Agolde Dame Shorts</a> or <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60638989">H&amp;M Bermuda Denim Shorts</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Drawstring Cotton Trousers:</strong> <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-ae/shop/product/deiji-studios/clothing/wide-leg/ease-organic-cotton-straight-leg-pants/46376663163021458">Deiji Studios Cotton Pants</a> or <a href="https://www.withnothingunderneath.com/products/the-sifnos-trousers-fine-poplin-white?variant=57739735269760">With Nothing Underneith Senso Trousers</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Gingham Smock/Vintage Top:</strong> <a href="https://www.sezane.com/us-en/collection/Tops">Doen Gathered Checked Blouse</a> or <a href="https://www.sezane.com/us-en/collection/Tops">Sezane</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Forgiving One-Shoulder: </strong><a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-ae/shop/product/deiji-studios/lingerie/tops/gathered-one-shoulder-organic-cotton-poplin-top/1647597359857562">Deiji Studios Gathered One Shoulder Top</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Elevated Tank Top:</strong> <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60639273">Deiji Studios Drawcord Tank </a>or <a href="https://flore-flore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_6CPu4h5_G55eMWHoDbhw8yRICRhw6b04UgL-jlKuyBuRcAu8">Flore Flore</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Easy Tortoiseshell Hair Clip: </strong><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60639428">NEXT</a> or<strong> </strong>&amp; Other Stories</p></li><li><p><strong>Casual Gold Hoops:</strong> <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60639321">Missoma London</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Sculptural Necklace:</strong> <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60638853">Heaven Mayhem Julia Necklace</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Suede Loafer:</strong> <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60639485">Alohas Natural Woven Loafers</a> or <a href="https://www.massimodutti.com/ae/soft-leather-loafers-with-gathered-detail-l11532750?pelement=57357694">Massimo Dutti</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Ballet Flats:</strong> <a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60639545">ZARA Flat Leather Ballet Flats</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Thong Sandal: </strong><a href="https://go.shopmy.us/p-60639587">ZARA Home Black Thong Sandal</a> or <a href="https://www.ounass.ae/shop-staud-freja-thong-sandals-in-nappa-leather-for-women-219654654_2709.html">STAUD Frejia Thong Sandals</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tkees/?hl=en">Tkees</a></p></li></ol><p></p><h3>Why These Formulas Work</h3><h4>The Trouser</h4><p>Softer cotton trouser silhouettes, utility-inspired shapes and longer denim shorts instantly make everyday dressing feel more modern this season, whilst still allowing comfort and movement for real life.</p><h4>The Elevated Top</h4><p>The easiest way to stop practical dressing feeling overly casual is balancing relaxed bottoms with cleaner or slightly more directional top shapes.</p><h4>The Accessories</h4><p>Often the difference between feeling dressed and simply clothed is surprisingly small! A necklace, sunglasses or gold hoop can change how an outfit feels entirely</p><p></p><h2>2. Summer Social &amp; Weekend Formulas</h2><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DWir!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5e6675-0a56-4f6d-992f-ebab9c22f666_1414x2000.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="/__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DWir!, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/w_424, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/c_limit, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/f_webp, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/q_auto:good, /__u/theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd5e6675-0a56-4f6d-992f-ebab9c22f666_1414x2000.jpeg 424w, /__u/substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!DWir!, 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href="https://www.brookecallahan.com/collections/dresses/products/halter-dress-chocolate">Brooke Callahan</a>, and <em>love</em> her halter dresses.</p></li><li><p><strong>Woven Day Bag:</strong> <a href="https://bembien.com/products/mira-bag-small?variant=51334544359707">Bembien Mira Bag Small</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Denim Halterneck: </strong><a href="https://shop.mango.com/ae/en/p/women/tops/basics/halter-neck-denim-top/27037158/TS/00?s=21&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=PMAX_1WOMAN_EA%5BEN%5D&amp;utm_campaignid=20363496209&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19971247136&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADpcxJiFwL5e2F9WhDEp4XAeBXCz-&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwidXQBhAZEiwA4egw6IDfh54n_jHZ1Txr3iwgEdPag9vrxorPrj7nTQ-brGAWY6B7K6a3ABoCGRwQAvD_BwE">Mango Halterneck</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Woven Day Bag:</strong> <a href="https://www.massimodutti.com/ae/nappa-leather-braided-mini-bag-l04941607?pelement=57665636">Massimo Dutti Napa Bag</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Gold Tone Necklace With Cord:</strong> <a href="https://www.revolve.com/lovers-and-friends-adeline-necklace-in-goldblack/dp/LOVF-WL308/?d=F&amp;currency=AED&amp;tCountryCode=AE&amp;tLang=en&amp;deeplink=true&amp;deeplink=true&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=AE_EN_PLA_ALL_MAX&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=17541451192&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD9qhJiueA0vyX_BjAQKLsXpZtpjx&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwidXQBhAZEiwA4egw6PpJnPr5hURnTJmN96fxpFd0zQEinNYU1Fgyk-cI8jh3hMniPeVWOBoCuykQAvD_BwE">Lovers And Friends Adeline Necklace</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Oversized Aviator Sunglasses: </strong><a href="https://www.krewe.com/en-ae?srsltid=AfmBOorfBJ9HHxCqID3FAi0lTIQo5D9xZpi-DepPzyKY3bRjWS19OOhm">Krewe Zander Frames</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Metal Sunglasses:</strong> <a href="https://www.massimodutti.com/qa/en/oval-metal-sunglasses-l07020623?pelement=61764047">Massimo Dutti Oval Sunglasses</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Thong Sandals:</strong> <a href="https://www.ounass.ae/shop-staud-freja-thong-sandals-in-nappa-leather-for-women-219654654_211.html">Staud Freja Thong Sandals</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Suede Ballet Flats:</strong> <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-ae/shop/product/le-monde-beryl/shoes/ballet-flats/suede-mary-jane-ballet-flats/1647597340424165?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=GOO%3ANAP%3AME%3AAE%3AOO%3AENG%3ASEAU%3APMX%3AMAN%3AMXO%3ANEW%3AWN%3ANO-CLUSTER%3ALV0%3ALV1%3ALV2%3AXXX%3A0%3ANO-CLUSTER%3A&amp;utm_id=23673200533&amp;utm_term=3074457345628106718&amp;vtp00=GOOGLE&amp;vtp01=SEAU&amp;vtp02=&amp;vtp03=&amp;vtp04=x&amp;vtp05=c&amp;vtp06=&amp;vtp07=pla&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23673254113&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADRhZntT5bCeJ_aTZdJFVzHn6Db9T&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwidXQBhAZEiwA4egw6OOnkW7v4x3XMX3ShAwHxIRFlBcW0HeDTbugU20nZkXH93vJyMFAuxoCta0QAvD_BwE">Le Monde Beryl In Tan</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Thong Sandals:</strong> <a href="https://www.ounass.ae/shop-staud-freja-thong-sandals-in-nappa-leather-for-women-219654654_211.html">Staud Freja Thong Sandals</a></p><p></p></li></ol><h3>Why These Formulas Work For Weekend Socialising.</h3><h4>The White Dress</h4><p>A white cotton dress returns every summer for a reason. It&#8217;s one of the few pieces that can feel simultaneously feminine, breathable and uncomplicated. It does pretty much all of the work for you, leaving you open to accessorise however you please - which is often exactly the kind of piece we need during busy summer weekends.</p><h4>The Short And Clean Top</h4><p>Longer denim shorts can quickly feel slightly &#8220;mumsy&#8221; if styled too safely, which is why I think balancing them with cleaner shapes, slimmer sandals and more directional accessories instantly makes them feel more current.</p><h4>The Loose Mini Dress</h4><p>I love a looser silhouette for summer social dressing because it allows comfort without sacrificing polish. The neckline on this <em><a href="https://www.brookecallahan.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorxrLnjHrunFHZ4poqpKNCaheQAXrVWhrb1L4A7kUKJNt_5EHzJ">Brooke Callahan</a></em> one keeps things feeling clean and intentional, whilst the looser shape leaves space for movement, eating, sitting on picnic blankets, and generally just enjoying yourself!</p><p></p><p>So take these formulas, make them your own through colours or prints you love, save them for later, or screenshot them before the next school run / family BBQ &#128517; </p><p>I&#8217;d love to know which formula feels most like you?</p><p>Holly </p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en-gb&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">The Effortless Wardrobe Method is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Mood-Boosting Outfit Formulas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why the clothes we instinctively reach for often reveal far more about our emotional needs than our personal style.]]></description><link>https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/some-days-i-dress-for-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://theeffortlesswardrobemethod.substack.com/p/some-days-i-dress-for-confidence</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Holly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:58:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!UNLR!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb43bdd66-09ef-468d-be0c-4748f94f2350_1920x1080.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fashion psychologist <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shakailaelise/">Shakaila Forbes-Bell</a> writes about how clothing often acts as an emotional tool - not just an aesthetic one.</p><p>Which makes <em><strong>complete</strong></em> sense to me as a mother, because some mornings I dress to amplify my energy&#8230; and other mornings I dress looking like somebody who&#8217;s just come back from a heavy night out. 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