Who am I? My name is Sydney Murdock + I am a Style Expert based in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am the founder + lead stylist of The Style Resolution, a styling agency that empowers women and men who are in need of resolutions to barriers that hinder their personal style. 44

What are you saying to the world when you get dressed daily? 08

Professional? Careless? Clueless? 49

You are delivering a message with your attire each day 09

1. ACQUIRE YOUR WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

1. ACQUIRE YOUR WARDROBE ESSENTIALS 2. SHARPEN YOUR SELECTION TO PRIORITIZE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

1. ACQUIRE YOUR WARDROBE ESSENTIALS 2. SHARPEN YOUR SELECTION TO PRIORITIZE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY 3. INSERT YOUR PERSONALITY

SHARP SUITING + SEPARATES Suiting should be in every closet due to the versatility that it holds Suiting separates can be interchanged with various tops, jackets and bottoms for daily use This wardrobe essential should be secured in a neutral tone, a statement color and possibly a print Look into suiting with an interesting cut to stand out stylishly in the workplace 35

CRISP BUTTON DOWN TOPS CRISP BUTTON DOWN TOPS ARE A STAPLE IN PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL STYLE DUE TO THEIR ABILITY TO DRESS UP MOST LOOKS WITH THEM BUTTON DOWN TOPS CAN BE LAYERED OVER AND UNDERNEATH A VARIETY OF ITEMS WITHIN YOUR CURRENT CLOSET THIS WARDROBE ESSENTIAL CAN BE USED AS A TOOL IN THE CLOSET TO COMPLETE A LOOK IN SECONDS BUTTON DOWN TOPS CAN BE LAYERED OVER AND UNDERNEATH A VARIETY OF ITEMS WITHIN YOUR CURRENT CLOSET SECURE THIS WARDROBE ESSSENTIAL IN YOUR POWER COLORS, INCLUDING WHITE, BLACK, NAVY BLUE, GREY AND TAN 60

INVESTMENT SHOES Great shoes are a true investment due to the design and support provided with each pair Your shoes should start as your first investment piece due to the weight that they hold in every closet Consider the length of time you are in your shoes for work, walking or conducting activities to determine how much money you’re investing 35

HOW TO SHARPEN YOUR SELECTION PRACTICE SMART SHOPPING BY INVESTING OVER IMPULSIVE BUYS REVIEW YOUR FABRIC CHOICES + THE LONGEVITY BEFORE BUYING SPENDING MORE AS AN INVESTMENT ON PIECES THAT YOU EXPECT MORE WEAR FROM ON A DAILY BASIS EDITING YOUR CLOSET SPACE TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT NO LONGER SERVE YOU – PIECES THAT DON’T MAKE YOU FEEL FABULOUS, ITEMS THAT AREN’T FUNCTIONAL IN YOUR LIFE, AND CLOTHING THAT DOESN’T FIT PROPERLY 60

HOW TO INCORPORATE YOUR PERSONALITY PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE CAN APPEAR BORING OR DULL WHEN CONSIDERING YOUR COMMON CHOICES – ADDING YOUR PERSONALITY AND FLARE KEEPS EACH LOOK LIKE YOU INCORPORATE YOUR FAVORITE COLOR INTO YOUR PROFESSIONAL PALETTE GROW FAMILIAR WITH BRANDS THAT YOU LOVE AND THOSE THAT LOVE YOU BACK WITH GREAT FIT AND STYLE ADD PRINT OR INTERESTING JEWELRY TO ADD DETAIL TO YOUR ATTIRE 35

FOLLOW THE STYLE RESOLUTION INSTAGRAM : @THESTYLERESOLUTION WWW.THESTYLERESOLUTION.COM FACEBOOK : THE STYLE RESOLUTION 110