The Style Stories Podcast
The Style Stories Podcast
Personal Stylist Lisa Gillbe
How to Stay Trendy Without Losing Yourself
15 minutes Posted Jul 9, 2026 at 12:02 pm.
Welcome to the Style Stories Podcast and today's focus on staying fashionable with authenticity00:30 - The importance of style vibe and personal attraction to patterns, silhouettes, and textures01:19 - Interpreting trends through your style mood rather than literal copies01:48 - Practical tips for using Pinterest to discover your style feeling02:18 - Encouragement to ask questions and engage via email or Instagram03:00 - Navigating trends by embracing your personal vibe rather than rigid body rules03:54 - Current summer 2026 trends: boho dresses, linen co-ords, vintage prints, and high-low styling04:51 - The impact of accessory choices, including shoes like ballet flats and chunky boots05:50 - The contemporary mix of floaty dresses, crochet, lace, and vintage prints07:16 - Challenging traditional training: style is about feeling, not fitting into rules08:12 - How silhouette and visual balance matter more than body shape labels09:37 - Practical wardrobe strategies: capsule wardrobe, emotional styling, and daily mood10:07 - Matching outfits to feelings like power, softness, or femininity11:05 - The importance of flexibility and authenticity over rule-following in style choices12:03 - Moving from rigid body shape rules to focusing on silhouette and visual balance13:29 - How horizontal lines and outfit proportions can influence flattering looks14:27 - Summary: look at lines and silhouette for authentic style decisions
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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
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Super Styling with Lisa Gillbe Newsletter
Lisa Gillbe’s Instagram
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