When was the last time you truly dressed up, not to impress, but to express?
This week, I'm joined by my dear friend Kristin Gredys Ihm for a conversation that’s part Halloween fun and part soulful exploration of self-expression through style. From Mickey Mouse cowboy boots to go-go boots in Catholic school, Kristin has always used clothes as a canvas for creativity and confidence. We talk about how dressing up isn’t about performance or perfection, but about permission. Permission to be bold, to play, and to connect more deeply with who we really are.
Whether we’re reliving our most outrageous Halloween costumes or talking dopamine dressing and the quiet power of a great color palette, this episode is a celebration of fashion as art, joy, and identity.
Topics Covered:
- Childhood memories of dressing up and the early spark of self-expression.
- Personal style as storytelling and why Kristin never wanted to look like anyone else.
- How clothes impact mood and energy, even on stay-at-home days.
- The joy and confidence boost of dopamine dressing.
- Halloween costumes as creative liberation (including Kristin’s unforgettable “wacky waving inflatable arm man”).
- Tips for adding playful, expressive touches to your daily wardrobe.
- The power of color analysis and small shifts in accessories.
- Looking in the mirror and choosing to see what makes you feel alive.
Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:
- I want to invite you to dress up for yourself. Pick one day this week to get ready like you’ve got somewhere fabulous to be, even if your only plans are coffee and your to-do list. Wear the thing that makes you smile — the bold lipstick, the statement earrings, the outfit that feels a little “too much” for an ordinary Tuesday because you deserve to feel extraordinary.
- And then just for fun, check out the article from VeryWell Mind that talks about dopamine dressing
Connect with Kristin!
Instagram | Personal: https://www.instagram.com/kjgredys18/
Instagram | Fashion Fits: https://www.instagram.com/kjg_creative/
Check out the Retirement Roadmap course: https://theretirementroadmapacademy.com/?fpr=shawnna44
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Until next time, muah!
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