The Everyday Style School

4 Non-Style Habits That Actually Improve Your Style

Mar 10, 2026
Practical habits you already do that can be applied to your wardrobe. Choosing solutions over protecting problems and abandoning perfection. Using curiosity to diagnose why clothes fail and spot repeat patterns. Consuming style content deliberately and reading reviews like a detective. Practicing sincere, specific compliments and pulling three actionable nuggets from what you learn.
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ADVICE

Stop Yabbiting and Ask What You’ll Do

  • Notice when you 'yabbit' and ask what you're actually willing to do.
  • Jennifer McEmery advises asking "What are you willing to do?" to trade problem-loving for practical steps like ordering multiple shoes or spending more to solve fitting issues.
ANECDOTE

Fitting Room Yabbiting After Postpartum

  • Jennifer shares a fitting-room story where she rejected helpful suggestions because she wanted to hide postpartum and avoid being seen.
  • She admits yabbiting the Nordstrom stylist's picks even though a less-exposing option would have worked for the speaking engagement.
ADVICE

Extract Useful Parts From Imperfect Advice

  • When offered imperfect solutions, salvage useful elements instead of dismissing them.
  • Jennifer suggests saying specifics like preferring a higher neckline to adapt a blouse rather than rejecting all blouses outright.
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