Let’s get real—how many times have you stared at your overstuffed closet and thought, I have nothing to wear? Yeah, me too.
Here’s the thing: Personal style isn’t about having more clothes. It’s about knowing what works, what feels good, and what makes you walk into a room like you own the place.
So, I sat down with Patrizia Calvio, CEO of Deliver Your Style and a total powerhouse in personal styling, to talk about how to stop chasing trends, build a wardrobe that actually serves you, and—most importantly—use style as a tool for confidence.
This isn’t about fashion for fashion’s sake. It’s about showing up as the most powerful version of yourself.
Here’s the cold, hard truth: If you don’t know your style, you’re playing small.
People form opinions within seconds of meeting you, and whether you like it or not, how you present yourself speaks before you even open your mouth. Style is communication.
The key? Stop trying to be someone else.
✔ Know your body.
✔ Know your personality.
✔ Know your values.
As Patrizia puts it: “Style is about self-awareness. When you dress in alignment with who you truly are, confidence is automatic.”
Raise your hand if you’ve ever bought a $20 trendy piece that fell apart after two washes. (Yeah, guilty.)
Fast fashion is a marketing scam—designed to make you believe you need more, when really, you just need better.
Instead of chasing micro-trends that come and go faster than your WiFi connection, invest in timeless, high-quality pieces that make you feel amazing every time you wear them.
As Patrizia put it, “Fast fashion is like fast food. It seems convenient, but in the long run, it’s bad for you and bad for the planet.”
Translation? Stop wasting money on stuff you don’t love.
Let’s be honest—most of us wear 20% of our closet 80% of the time.
Why? Because we default to what feels familiar, what’s easy, and what’s right in front of us.
Enter: The magic of closet editing.
✔ Step 1: Purge what doesn’t fit, flatter, or make you feel like a badass.
✔ Step 2: Rediscover hidden gems you forgot you had.
✔ Step 3: Create fresh new outfit combos—without spending a dime.
Patrizia calls this “wardrobe therapy.” I call it finally using what you already own like a pro.
If you’ve ever thought, I’d love to have a stylist, but that’s for celebrities, let me stop you right there.
Hiring a stylist is one of the smartest investments you can make.
A good stylist:
✔ Shows you how to dress for your shape & lifestyle.
✔ Helps you make intentional purchases (instead of wasting $$$ on impulse buys).
✔ Creates effortless outfits, so getting dressed is a breeze.
And if you work with Patrizia? 50% of your purchase is tax-deductible because her business directly supports her nonprofit charity. (Style + giving back? Now that’s a power move.)
One of the biggest takeaways from my conversation with Patrizia? Women are way too damn hard on themselves.
We nitpick. We overanalyze. We tell ourselves we can’t pull off certain styles (“I could never wear that”—sound familiar?).
Patrizia’s biggest lesson? Get out of your own way.
“Be kind to yourself. Give yourself permission to experiment, to evolve, to play with your style. Fashion should be fun—not stressful.”
And listen, confidence isn’t about looking perfect. It’s about owning who you are.
If you’ve ever felt like your wardrobe wasn’t working for you, this is your sign to do something about it.
✔ Step 1: Get clear on your personal style.
✔ Step 2: Cut the crap and build a wardrobe that makes you feel powerful.
✔ Step 3: Work with an expert who can help you step outside your comfort zone.
Want to work with Patrizia? Visit DeliverYourStyle.com to book a styling session, revamp your wardrobe, or shop curated pieces that actually work for you.
Because let’s be real: When you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you show up differently.
Now, go own it!
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