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  • Stop Following Style Rules That Were Never for You and Do THIS Instead

    Stop Following Style Rules That Were Never for You and Do THIS Instead
    Nov 4 2026

    Here's Lisa's edit of the most loved clothes her actual real life clients have bought this season so far. Check it out.

    Stop Following Style Rules That Were Never Written for You:

    What if the wardrobe advice you've been following was never meant for you? Personal stylist Lisa Gillbe, who has spent 16 years dressing real people in London, takes apart generic capsule wardrobe rules and trend cycles. In their place, she gives you a way to work out what actually feels like you, with a clear process, three style words to aim for, and a fresh way to shop and get dressed.What you'll hear: Style starts with you, not the rules. Lisa argues that personal style is about knowing yourself, what feels right, and how your style evolves. Body shape and colour are useful, but secondary. Her own three style words: relaxed, feminine with edge, and vintage. A step-by-step way to find your style: collect outfit inspiration on Pinterest or in screenshots, spot the patterns, then pull out your three style words. Edit with thought, not a stopwatch. Lisa pushes back on the rigid "discard anything unworn for a year" rule. Notice instead which clothes make you feel good. The three layers of a wardrobe: practical pieces, core items, and mood shifters or statement pieces. Peace buying: buy what genuinely excites you. Peace dressing: pick a piece you love and build the outfit around it. Styling ideas to try: pair statement pieces with simple ones, play with proportion, and mix contrasts. A client story: one overwhelmed client had a packed wardrobe, and five bags of clothes were removed. Listener reviews: Lisa responds to themes including buying what you love, confidence with age, and the three-style-word workbook. She also flags comfortable, stylish shoes as a future topic.

    Try this:

    1. Gather outfit inspiration from Pinterest or your screenshots.
    2. Look for the patterns that keep showing up.
    3. Choose three style words.
    4. Edit your wardrobe thoughtfully, keeping what makes you feel good.
    5. Next time you shop or dress, start with what excites you.

    Follow Lisa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/?hl=en-gb

    Subscribe to Lisa's Substack and get the 3 word Workbook here
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    30 min
  • Who Who Said Style Has an Expiration Date? Age, Weight Loss & Unstoppable Confidence

    Who Who Said Style Has an Expiration Date? Age, Weight Loss & Unstoppable Confidence
    Oct 13 2026

    In this episode of The Style Stories Podcast

    Lisa is joined by Maxine, the vibrant voice behind @dressedtothemax

    for a warm and honest conversation about style, confidence, changing bodies, and dressing for yourself. Maxine shares how leaving a long career in banking during perimenopause led her to Instagram, where she found a community of women who wanted to see themselves represented in fashion. From navigating lipedema and significant weight loss to rediscovering her personal style, she talks openly about health, body image, and the freedom that comes with getting older. Together, Lisa and Maxine explore why clothes should bring joy rather than approval, how to resist trend pressure, and why the best style advice is often simply to wear what makes you feel like yourself. In this episode

    • Finding confidence and community through personal style
    • Perimenopause, identity shifts, and feeling unseen in fashion
    • Maxine’s journey from banking to building Dressed to the Max
    • Living with lipedema and choosing self-acceptance
    • Weight loss, health, and changing how you get dressed
    • Why body shape matters more than size labels
    • Shopping with intention, altering clothes, and using Vinted
    • Wearing colour, accessories, and pieces that genuinely bring joy
    • Letting go of age-based fashion “rules”

    Find & follow Maxine:

    Dressed to the Max on Instagram, TikTok

    Find & follow your host Lisa here on Instagram

    Book Lisa's Sixty Minute Styling Session here.

    Email Lisa: Lisa@lisagillbestyle.com
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    49 min
  • The "Heart Flutter" Formula for Your Wardrobe - Wear What Excites you

    The "Heart Flutter" Formula for Your Wardrobe - Wear What Excites you
    Oct 1 2026
    The Heart Flutter Wardrobe Formula

    Lisa Gillbe introduces a personal styling framework for rebuilding a wardrobe that feels exciting, not stressful. Drawing on 16 years as a London stylist, she explains why so many wardrobes end up full of “just in case” pieces and how to reconnect with what actually makes getting dressed feel good. In this solo episode, Lisa focuses on one central idea: your clothes should create that small spark of recognition and confidence when you look in the mirror. The episode is about tuning out wardrobe noise and finding a clearer, more joyful way to dress.

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    Book your Sixty Minute Styling Session with Lisa here

    Key points
    • Lisa Gillbe, a personal stylist in London with 16 years of experience, frames the episode around helping people get dressed with confidence.
    • She describes the feeling she wants listeners to reconnect with: that “flutter” moment when an outfit feels unmistakably like you.
    • She says many wardrobes are filled with sensible buys, last-minute purchases, and items chosen for a “fantasy self” rather than real daily life.
    • The episode’s main idea is the Heart Flutter Wardrobe Formula, a simple approach for identifying what you genuinely love to wear.
    • Lisa positions wardrobe building as something that should feel emotionally rewarding, not confusing or dutiful.
    • She encourages listeners to open their wardrobe while listening and use the episode as a reset for how they think about their clothes.
    • The goal is to cut through fashion noise and make getting dressed feel good again.
    • The episode sets up a practical, self-reflective style process rather than a trend-driven one.
    Timestamps

    00:00 - Lisa Gillbe introduces The Style Stories and her styling background 00:30 - Why wardrobes fill up with “just in case” clothes and fantasy-self purchases 00:58 - Introducing the Heart Flutter Wardrobe Formula and the episode’s main promise
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    16 min
  • Personal Style Chemistry: How to Use Logic and Feeling to Build Your Perfect Wardrobe

    Personal Style Chemistry: How to Use Logic and Feeling to Build Your Perfect Wardrobe
    Sep 22 2026
    The Style Stories Podcast: with Caleigh O'Donnell 'The Style Scientist' on the 3Cs framework for personal style. If you are feeling disconnected from your wardrobe or just interested in personal style, this one is for you! Outfits are a recipe - it's all about balance. In today's episode, we unpick the most important things to think about when it comes to building a great wardrobe. Forget all the dated style advice, add a bit of science and feeling to how you approach your style and everything will feel so much more aligned. Follow Caleigh here: https://www.instagram.com/itscalbal/?hl=en Follow Lisa here: https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/?hl=en Lisa Gillbe talks with Caleigh O'Donnell, the style scientist, about why personal style is more than following generic rules about body shape, colour analysis, or capsule wardrobes. They explore how getting dressed can become a tool for self-knowledge, confidence, and creative expression. Caleigh explains her 3Cs framework, built around comfort, confidence, and creativity, and how it helps people audit their wardrobes, spot style patterns, and build outfits that actually feel aligned with who they are. Key topics Lisa introduces Caleigh O'Donnell and her fresh approach to personal style.Why style is not frivolous or superficial.How getting dressed with intention can help you listen to and understand yourself.Clothing as both a communication tool and a way to feel grounded, powerful, or creative.The limits of capsule wardrobes, body-shape rules, and colour analysis.Why generic style advice often misses the individual.The 3Cs framework: comfort, confidence, and creativity.How to pull out your “top 10s” from your wardrobe.Identifying the specific style elements that make you feel a certain way.Recognising wardrobe gaps and building a better mix of pieces.Why a wardrobe should be viewed as a system rather than a collection of isolated items.Whether the “if you haven’t worn it in a year, get rid of it” rule really works.How upbringing, geography, and personal history influence style.Caleigh’s seven-week group programme for discovering and developing personal style. Timestamps 00:00 — Why Lisa invited Caleigh O'Donnell onto the show 00:38 — The problem with generic style advice and the promise of the 3Cs 02:53 — Why style is not superficial or frivolous 04:20 — Clothing, intention, and learning to listen to yourself 06:30 — Dressing for how you want to feel in high-stakes moments 07:59 — Why Caleigh started questioning traditional style advice 09:55 — Rejecting the goal of looking richer, younger, or thinner 11:50 — Comfort, confidence, and creativity as the real anchor 14:28 — Why two people can look good in the same dress but feel different 16:20 — Starting with the desired outcome instead of the rule 17:12 — Looking backward through your wardrobe for patterns 19:34 — The first step: pulling out your top 10s 20:32 — Style elements matter more than specific garments 23:13 — Defining comfort, confidence, and creativity 24:32 — Creativity is novelty and play, not just boldness 25:29 — Creating your North Star style vision 26:24 — Thinking about wardrobe gaps like a recipe 27:52 — Why having lots of clothes is not the same as having a balanced wardrobe 30:02 — Evaluating clothes as part of a system 31:12 — The one-year rule and why context matters 34:54 — How geography and upbringing influence style 37:42 — Why Caleigh once felt embarrassed to care about clothes 39:33 — A pivotal style moment and finding yourself through clothes 41:35 — Why generic frameworks can still be useful guardrails 42:07 — Why Caleigh built her own model 42:55 — How the seven-week group programme works 44:50 — When the next cohort opens Notable quotes “What you're wearing is an element of communicating with other people, just as words are.” “The root of what we're all trying to feel is in some way feel comfortable, feel confident, and feel creative.”
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    44 min
  • How to Dress for Who You Actually Are, Not Who You Think You Should Be

    How to Dress for Who You Actually Are, Not Who You Think You Should Be
    Jul 2 2026
    Today's episode is an important one! I'm covering how to find your 3 style words AND the outfit formula you need to transform how you get dressed: Grab your 3-Style Words Workbook here when you sign-up to my Substack newsletter: Discover how to unlock your authentic style and make wardrobe decisions with confidence. In this episode, Lisa Gilby shares practical tools like finding 3 words to describe your style (SO POWERFUL) and the 'fit, fire, flare' formula to help you dress intentionally and feel unstoppable every day. Main Topics: The importance of clarity on personal style in wardrobe functionHow personal style evolves and how to identify your ownThe three word method: defining your style in three adjectivesThe significance of describing how you want to feel, not just lookExamples of celebrity style descriptors for inspirationUsing the three word method workbook for clarityA wardrobe framework: fit, fire, and flare — balancing comfort, confidence, and creativityPractical tips for adding personality and interest through textures, silhouettes, and accessoriesEmbracing secondhand shopping and sustainable fashionHow to identify wardrobe gaps aligned with your style words Three Word Method Workbook (Link to subscribe and access the workbook)Disco Kids T-shirt collection (Fun graphic tees to add personality)Oxfam Online Secondhand Shop (Great for vintage and sustainable fashion treasures) Follow Lisa on Instagram Lisegillbestylist Connect with Lisa Gillbe: Super Styling with Lisa Gillbe Substack (Join the community and access resources)Style Power Facebook Group (Free community for style discussions) Timestamps: 00:00 - Why wardrobe clarity matters and common wardrobe issues 00:28 - The focus of the episode: clarifying personal style 00:57 - The two main wardrobe problems: lack of clarity and wrong clothing mix 1:27 - How volume in wardrobe creates confusion and indecision 1:53 - The evolution of personal style through life phases 2:21 - The importance of taking time to understand your current style 2:50 - Introducing the three word method to define your style 3:19 - How to choose three adjectives that reflect how you want to feel 4:16 - The origin of the three word method and its recent popularity 4:44 - Moving beyond outdated style labels to a multilayered style identity 5:14 - Personal example: discovering vintage as a style word 6:12 - Using celebrity style descriptions to understand style adjectives 6:42 - The significance of describing how you want to feel, not just look 7:11 - Dressing for your essence versus the occasion 7:39 - Example: Audrey Hepburn's style via three adjectives 8:09 - Comparing celebrities' style descriptors to find your vibe 8:39 - Modern celebrities' style words: Kim Kardashian, Zendaya, and more 9:37 - The importance of wardrobe fit and embodying your style 10:05 - Wardrobe gaps: do you have the right clothes to reflect your three words? 11:35 - Introducing the Super Styling newsletter and workbook resource 12:29 - How finding your three words simplifies shopping and wardrobe organization 12:58 - Encouragement to update and tweak your style words over time 13:27 - Using Pinterest and community support to refine your style 14:27 - Sharing ideas for future episodes and style topics 15:22 - The three F's formula: fit, fire, flare — a practical dress framework 15:53 - Balancing practicality with emotional confidence 16:52 - The confidence element: clothes that make you feel powerful 17:50 - The flare factor: adding creative, interesting touches 18:48 - Practical examples of flare: scarves, jewelry, playful details 20:08 - How to incorporate the three F’s with specific clothing choices 21:07 - The impact of accessories like scarves and shoes to elevate outfits 22:35 - Mixing textures and silhouettes for interest 24:01 - The importance of current shapes and styles to feel modern 25:57 - Incorporating thrifted and vintage pieces for unique wardrobe additions 27:25 - The role of interesting jackets and textured fabrics 28:22 - Staying updated with silhouettes like baggy or structured styles 29:17 - Using accessories like bags and shoes to add tension and personality 30:44 - Sustainable shopping and secondhand gems for individuality 31:14 - Final encouragement to subscribe and share style ideas If you love this podcast - please hit the follow button adn leave a review - it really supports my work and helps the podcast get noticed. Thank you!
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    29 min
  • How to Stay Trendy Without Losing Yourself

    How to Stay Trendy Without Losing Yourself
    Jul 9 2026
    Looking to stay fashionable while maintaining your unique style? In this episode, Lisa Gillbe shares practical insights on how to interpret trends, find your style vibe, and dress authentically without overcomplicating body shape rules.

    In today's episode, I am answering listener Alison's question, "How to navigate current trends by body type or style vibe without losing sense of self?"

    Main Topics:
    • Why style is about feeling, not just following trends
    • Moving beyond rigid body shape rules to focus on silhouette and visual balance
    • How to interpret current summer trends in a way that suits your vibe
    • The importance of emotional and practical aspects of wardrobe planning
    • Building a wardrobe that reflects your mood and lifestyle on any given day
    • Avoiding trend fatigue by focusing on what makes you feel confident
    • Lisa emphasizes that style is about your vibe and emotional connection to your clothes
    • Practical tips on using Pinterest boards to clarify your personal style
    • How to interpret trends like boho mini dresses, linen co-ords, and chunky boots through your personal lens
    • The pitfalls of rigid body shape rules and why paying attention to your body lines and silhouette is more effective
    • The role of horizontal lines in outfit flattering — where they fall matters
    • How to dress for different feelings and occasions without losing sight of your authentic self
    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Welcome to the Style Stories Podcast and today's focus on staying fashionable with authenticity 00:30 - The importance of style vibe and personal attraction to patterns, silhouettes, and textures 01:19 - Interpreting trends through your style mood rather than literal copies 01:48 - Practical tips for using Pinterest to discover your style feeling 02:18 - Encouragement to ask questions and engage via email or Instagram 03:00 - Navigating trends by embracing your personal vibe rather than rigid body rules 03:54 - Current summer 2026 trends: boho dresses, linen co-ords, vintage prints, and high-low styling 04:51 - The impact of accessory choices, including shoes like ballet flats and chunky boots 05:50 - The contemporary mix of floaty dresses, crochet, lace, and vintage prints 07:16 - Challenging traditional training: style is about feeling, not fitting into rules 08:12 - How silhouette and visual balance matter more than body shape labels 09:37 - Practical wardrobe strategies: capsule wardrobe, emotional styling, and daily mood 10:07 - Matching outfits to feelings like power, softness, or femininity 11:05 - The importance of flexibility and authenticity over rule-following in style choices 12:03 - Moving from rigid body shape rules to focusing on silhouette and visual balance 13:29 - How horizontal lines and outfit proportions can influence flattering looks 14:27 - Summary: look at lines and silhouette for authentic style decisions

    Resources & Links:
    • Super Styling with Lisa Gillbe Newsletter
    • Lisa Gillbe’s Instagram
    Ask me a question for a feature on this podcast!

    What are you struggling with when it comes to your wardrobe? DM me on Instagram or email Lisa@lisagillbestyle.com
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    16 min
  • So...What Even is My Style!? Style advice that will move the needle faster than you can say 'capsule wardrobe'

    So...What Even is My Style!? Style advice that will move the needle faster than you can say 'capsule wardrobe'
    Jul 17 2026

    Rubbish style advice, shame-based ideas, why you are in a style rut and how to reframe your style. PLUS, what to pack for your Summer holdiay this year. Practical and emotional style advice from Lisa Gillbe.

    In this episode of the Style Stories podcast, Lisa shares how to cut through the fashion noise, trust your instincts, and build a wardrobe that truly reflects your personal style. Plus, practical advice on packing smart for your summer holiday.

    Key Topics:
    • How conflicting fashion advice can cloud your personal style
    • Using your existing wardrobe as a source of style clues
    • The importance of trusting your gut when choosing outfits
    • The impact of external opinions on feeling confident in your clothing
    • Seasonal shopping and working with clients to refine their style
    • Practical tips for packing efficiently for summer vacations
    • The role of feelings and confidence over trends
    • How wardrobe choices reveal what truly suits your personality
    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Welcome and episode overview: cutting through fashion noise 00:30 - How external fashion rules can distort personal style 01:00 - Using your wardrobe pieces as clues to your authentic style 01:29 - Inspiration from shopping with clients and trusting intuition 01:56 - The significance of feeling confident and comfortable 02:25 - Practical tips for summer holiday packing without overpacking

    Resources & Links:
    • Personal Styling Services by Lisa Gillbe
    • Sign up for more advice and actual outfit ideas - Lisa's Substack Newsletter - Super Styling with Lisa Gillbe
    Connect with Lisa Gillbe:
    • Instagram
    • Website

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    29 min
  • A Fresh Take on What To Wear For Big Life Events: Weddings, Graduations & Work

    A Fresh Take on What To Wear For Big Life Events: Weddings, Graduations & Work
    Jul 24 2026

    Episode notes:

    Weddings. Work presentations. Graduations. The big dinner you've been dreading dressing for since the invite landed. These are the moments when what you wear actually matters — and where most of us default to the same safe, forgettable choice out of pure fear of getting it wrong.

    In this episode, Lisa throws out the old playbook. No more starting with "what's appropriate." Instead, she shows you how to start with the feeling you want to walk in with — confident, powerful, unmistakably you — and build the outfit from there.

    Expect real, practical gold: how to choose colours that actually photograph and film well (because everything's on camera now), how to dress for the room without losing your personality in the process, and why the right unexpected shoe or accessory can turn a "fine" outfit into one people remember.

    Lisa breaks it down event by event — wedding-guest dressing that doesn't default to boring, workwear that reads as polished and powerful, graduation outfits that are relaxed but still feel like an occasion, and how to properly dress up for a high-end dinner without it feeling like a costume.

    If you've ever stood in front of your wardrobe panicking about a big event, this episode is the reset you need.

    Work with Lisa - Need help with an event or just getting more clarity on your style? I have an online styling session here: https://www.lisagillbestyle.com/60min-styling-session

    Follow Lisa on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lisegillbestylist/?hl=en-gb

    Sign-up to Lisa's Substack newsletter here: https://lisagillbe.substack.com/
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    38 min