Her Style Podcast | Shopping, Color Palettes, Fashion, Wardrobe, Outfits, Clothing

Picture this: You're at home, feeling totally relaxed in your usual outfit — leggings, oversized sweatshirt, maybe some cozy socks. You're comfortable. You're you. And then your phone buzzes. It's your friend asking if you can meet for lunch in 30 minutes.
 
Suddenly, that comfortable feeling? It's gone. Now you're staring at your closet, trying to figure out what to wear that doesn't scream "I just rolled out of bed" but also doesn't require a full-on production. You end up doing the quick change — throwing on something that feels totally different from who you were just five minutes ago. And honestly? It adds stress to your entire day. Maybe you've even skipped a lunch invite or two because your wardrobe feels ill-equipped and unprepared to get you out the door quickly with confidence.
 
Here's what I want you to consider today: What if comfortable and put-together weren't opposites? What if the gap between those two things was way smaller than you think—and what if closing that gap was actually about something totally different than what you've been told?
 
I'm diving into this today because I know you might be stuck in this exact place. You love fashion. You want to look stylish. But you also want to feel practical and for this to be effortless, and somewhere along the way, you started believing you had to choose.
 
Spoiler alert: You don't.
 
By the end of this episode, you'll understand what's creating the real gap between comfortable and put together, why "effortless style" isn't actually effortless, and how to define your own version of comfort so you can stop feeling that last-minute need to change right before you walk out the door.
 
I'm so glad you're here with me today, friend. This is gonna be a good one!
 
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Capsule wardrobes had a really good run. They helped us declutter, calm the chaos, and stop panic-shopping. But in 2026? The conversation is shifting. Women aren't asking, "How little can I own?" anymore. They're asking, "How can I make my wardrobe work for my real life?"
 
In this episode, we're talking about what's replacing the capsule wardrobe, why minimalist formulas are leaving so many women feeling bored or boxed in, and what actually creates cohesion, confidence, and ease when you get dressed right now. If you've over-simplified and still feel stuck or you feel a lot of guilt and shame for wanting to have more options in your wardrobe… you're going to find so much freedom and clarity in today's conversation.
 
FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz
HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/
JOIN HER STYLE COLLECTIVE: https://herstylellc.com/collective
 
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23 — Capsule Wardrobes 101 and Why You Might Already Have One

I don't know if this episode is going to be for everyone, but if you're early on in your style journey, I still want you to pay attention. Because I'm talking about a trap that I see so many women fall into and I don't want this to happen to you!
 
You might be on a big quest to conquer your style — deep diving into color analysis and body typing, paying attention to what's "flattering" and "timeless," learning all the rules about what you're supposed to wear and what you're not. But slowly over time, what you might notice is that all of those style rules stack up.
 
What often happens is that you end up with this invisible rulebook running in the background every time you get dressed. You start writing off certain colors and limiting your options before you even try them on. And somewhere along the way, it becomes less about what you love and more about getting it "right." You've done all the work, but putting an outfit together feels more complicated than ever.
 
So today, I want to talk about what happens when you have all of these self-imposed style rules, why they're holding you back, and what to do when you know too much. I want to simplify the art and science of getting dressed so you can lean on your own intuition and feel excited and empowered when you open up your closet doors.
 
If you ask me, I think it's about time to unlearn a few things, my friend. Dive in with me today and let's discuss.
 
FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz
HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/
JOIN HER STYLE COLLECTIVE: https://herstylellc.com/collective
 
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51 – Doubting Your Fashion Sense? 5 Tips To Help You Trust Your Own Style Intuition

I want to start today by saying something that might sound a little counterintuitive, especially in a world where you can get outfit ideas, shopping links, and style advice in about three seconds flat.
 
Having more style tips available to you has not actually made getting dressed easier. In fact, for a lot of women, it's done the opposite.
 
Because when you rely on tips — whether that's from Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, AI, or even this podcast and others like it — you're usually borrowing someone else's logic. Someone else's taste or priorities. And while that can feel helpful in the moment, it quietly trains you to look outside yourself every time you get dressed.
 
So today, I want to talk about the difference between collecting style tips and actually having a style system—and why one helps in the moment, but the other is what builds real confidence over time.
 
FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz
HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/
JOIN HER STYLE COLLECTIVE: https://herstylellc.com/collective
Enroll in our February cohort and enjoy 30 days of Extended Access through Friday, February 6, 2026 only!!!

Welcome back to the podcast. In today's episode, you're going to hear from Isabelle, a graduate of Her Style Collective. And what I love about her story is that it's not about a dramatic closet overhaul or buying a whole new wardrobe. It's about what happens when a woman who already has great taste finally gets the right support to translate that taste into outfits that actually work for her real life.
 
Before joining the Collective, Isabelle felt stuck in that frustrating in-between place — knowing what she liked, owning plenty of good pieces, but still feeling disconnected from her wardrobe and unsure of herself when getting dressed.
 
In this conversation, we talk about what shifted for her once she stopped trying to figure it out alone — how learning to style what she already owned changed not just her closet, but her confidence, her relationship with shopping, and even how she showed up in her career.
 
This episode is such a beautiful example of what's possible when you have both a system and a community supporting you. And before we dive in, I'll mention that enrollment for the February cohort of Her Style Collective is officially open this week. I'll share a few details at the end of the episode if you're ready to experience results like what you're about to hear.
 
For now, go reheat your mug and settle in for my chat with Isabelle…
 
FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz
HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/
JOIN HER STYLE COLLECTIVE: https://herstylellc.com/collective
💙 Enroll in our February cohort and enjoy 30 days of Extended Access PLUS save up to $250 when you join by February 4, 2026 only!!