How to Solidify Your Go-To Style Uniform (4 Tips to Make Getting Dressed Easier)

Christen Johnson
Jul 11
3 min read

Let’s be honest—getting dressed shouldn’t feel like a daily battle.

If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet thinking, “I have nothing to wear,” even though it’s full…this post is for you.

The truth is, most of us don’t need more clothes. We need more clarity.

That’s where your style uniform comes in.

What Is a Style Uniform?

A style uniform is your personal outfit formula—the combination of silhouettes, pieces, and accessories that make you feel confident, comfortable, and most like yourself. It’s not about wearing the same thing every day. It’s about dressing with intention and ease.

When you have a signature uniform, you eliminate decision fatigue, reduce clutter, and show up with more consistency and confidence.

Here Are 4 Tips to Help You Solidify Yours:

1. Identify The Silhouettes That Flatter Your Shape Best

The first step to creating your uniform is understanding what silhouettes flatter your shape best.

Do you feel most confident in a fit-and-flare dress? A high-waisted wide-leg pant? A structured blazer with a defined waist?

Instead of chasing trends, focus on what honors your body and helps you feel at ease.

Pro Tip: Pay attention to the pieces you naturally gravitate toward and that you don’t tug at throughout the day. That’s your body giving you feedback in real time.

2. Build Around Your Lifestyle, Not Just Your Aesthetic

Your uniform should support how you actually live. If you’re a busy entrepreneur, a mom on the go, or transitioning from corporate to creative life, your wardrobe needs to reflect that.

Ask yourself:

What do my days usually look like?
Do I need more movement? More structure?
What pieces help me feel put-together with minimal effort?

Your style should support your pace, not fight against it.

3. Define Your Signature Pieces

Your signature pieces are those items that express your personality without you saying a word.

Maybe it’s bold earrings, a sharp blazer, colorful heels, or an oversized watch. These are the pieces that become part of your visual identity and make you feel like you.

Think of them as your personal style language: What do you reach for when you want to feel powerful, stylish, or authentically you?

When you define your signatures, your style becomes more recognizable and effortless.

4. Stick to a Cohesive Color Palette

A simplified, intentional color palette makes mixing and matching easy. You don’t have to wear all neutrals (unless you want to!), but having 2–3 base colors and 2–3 accent colors gives your wardrobe structure and cohesion.

Think of it like a personal brand for your closet—colors that consistently communicate your energy and aesthetic.

Your style uniform isn’t about limitation—it’s about liberation.

When you know what works for you, getting dressed becomes a joy, not a chore. It’s easier to show up, stand out, and feel in alignment with who you are.

So if you’re tired of second-guessing your outfits or overthinking every piece in your wardrobe, take these tips and start crafting a uniform that works for your life, your body, and your goals.

Because confidence starts before you walk out the door.

🎥 Want to go deeper? I break it all down in my latest YouTube video: