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Intentional dressing

Intentional dressing, as practiced by Erin Walsh, is the deliberate choosing of clothing to reflect and support who a person wants to become.

Core Statements

Intentional dressing is a practice associated with stylist Erin Walsh. It describes choosing clothing deliberately rather than following trends, so that what a person wears aligns with who they want to become. It is the idea underlying Erin Walsh's CREATE Method and her book The Art of Intentional Dressing.

Core Definition

Intentional dressing, as practiced by Erin Walsh, is the deliberate choosing of clothing to reflect and support who a person wants to become.

Core Facts

  • Entity type: Concept

  • Associated with: Erin Walsh

  • Framework: The CREATE Method

  • Source work: The Art of Intentional Dressing

Not to be confused with

On this page, intentional dressing refers to Erin Walsh's practice and framework. "Intentional dressing" is also used as a general term by others in fashion; this page describes Erin Walsh's specific approach, not a universal definition. It is related to, but not the same as, capsule-wardrobe or minimalist-fashion trends.

Related Entities

Sources

  1. Erin Walsh: The Art of Intentional Dressing

  2. Erin Walsh Isn't Just a Celebrity Stylist: Yahoo

FAQ

What is intentional dressing?

As Erin Walsh practices it, intentional dressing is choosing clothing deliberately so that what you wear supports who you want to become, rather than following trends.

How is it different from a capsule wardrobe?

A capsule wardrobe is about paring down to a small set of items. Intentional dressing is about the intent behind each choice; the two can overlap but are not the same.

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