If you feel you’re in a clothing or wardrobe slump, this is for you. Even if – ESPECIALLY IF – you are building a capsule wardrobe, this is key.
Not long ago I was on Instagram and saw a photo the Money Saving Mom posted. It was a link to some clothes then a description of how the course Dressing Your Truth® had ruined her for shopping. A big conversation started in the comments with others saying they loved it, how it had helped them feel good in their clothes and cut down their time being disappointed in the dressing room.
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I checked it out, read the free ebook, signed up for the free videos, then knew I had to do the course. I wrote them and asked if I could give one away to you guys, too!!
It’s hard at first to say what the course is. It’s not just a color wheel, that tells you to dress in one season’s colors. It doesn’t give you a style you need to dress like, say, boho, but it is more a style guide based on your personality. And you know I love a good personality test!
My favorite parts about the Dressing Your Truth course:
- It confirmed what I’ve always felt, but thought was just my laziness: if the beauty routine or my hair requires too much maintenance it will simply not happen.
- I’ve always envied others who felt confident wearing necklaces, but on myself just felt they were too much. My beauty type looks great in chunky necklaces so I gave it a go – just needed the push – and I LOVE it.
- It helped me not feel too guilty for even further slimming down my closet to the clothes I really like and that look good on me.
- I feel more confident in accessorizing whereas before I always felt I had “too little” but didn’t know what to do.
- Instead of staring at rack after rack and all the options, I’m more quickly able to skim through, choose things that look good with my beauty type, and go from there.
- I felt more inspired and encouraged to look a bit nicer on most days. Not out of “should” or “guilt” but because it feels good and helps me to take my days more seriously.
I believe the four personalities from the course are based loosely on the four temperaments (phlegmatic, sanguine, choleric, and melancholic) but are called Beauty Types. The course leads you through questions about your personality and then you choose the type of beauty you believe you are.
This was easy for me because I’m Personality Test Queen, but I really enjoyed this process. I will say, some of their reasoning behind the types is a tad bizarre, but overall I think this course has really shaped the way I think about clothes.
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Learn MoreWhat I really loved about this is that it’s not weight focused. It’s not about dressing in clothes that flatter your shape or size. It’s about dressing in clothes that reveal your personality. That make you feel like “you.” I have long known what style of clothes I like to wear, but not known what actually looks good on me.
I was initially worried that this course would say that my type of beauty (I’m Type 3SM, by the way) needed to dress in super trendy styles. I don’t like trendy stuff, I like timeless preppy stuff.
But that’s the beauty of this. It isn’t about your size or your fashion type (trendy, classic, ultra girly, etc.). It also doesn’t say that you need to wear a few colors. It’s more of a guideline you can use within any type of clothes to find those that’ll bring out your personality.
- pinpoint an issue
- draw out how it’s affecting you
- label what you don’t like about it
- determine areas of responsibility
- figure out how it’s showing up
- say what you’d rather happen
- brainstorm solutions
Since having done this I think about getting dressed in a new way. I’m more of a minimalist when it comes to clothing and if it’s too much effort I don’t want to stick with it. I’ve also got 4 kids at home all day, plus I’m nursing, so too much fuss isn’t going to happen. That said, it also makes me want to take that little bit of extra care when getting dressed so I don’t feel abandoned to spit up stains. Or embarrassed when people come over and see that I haven’t done the slightest thing to take care of myself.
I found this interesting as well. I’m type 4, but with a little bit of 2 mixed in which makes things interesting and confusing. Haha.
Haha, I’m type 3 with some Type 4 in there. :) Did you do the course? Did you enjoy it? I really did. The only thing I can’t take from it is that I shouldn’t wear white… I LOVE WHITE. Ha
I didn’t purchase the course or read the book, but I went through the free video series. Type fours can wear black. Yay!! Haha.
Haha! I’m a Type 3 so no black for me, which is cool. But also no navy or white which – I’m being honest here – make up 75% of my closet. HA
I like how it helps you discover what makes you feel more authentically yourself…what a wonderful concept. I get lost feeling like I “should” look and wear certain things.
Erin, that’s EXACTLY it. One of the main things they say is that you don’t need to wait for trends to tell you what to wear or feel at mercy of what’s “hot” right now, but what helps make you feel more like you!
I stink at fasion. I wear whatever is clean on the top of the drawer or the front of the closet. I’m mostly type 4 with some type 2.
Heather, haha. I’m like that too honestly. If I don’t pick it out the night before then it’s tshirt and running shorts. with no running.
I love this! I have always struggled with clothes that match me. I have often been ridiculed because my clothes look like they are from the ’80s. And I have bought clothes that were fashionable but I have never worn because I didn’t think it “fit me” personality-wise.
Charlotte, girl, I dressed like a mom when I was 12. Ha. I know what it feels like to not feel cool. She actually says quite a few times that buying things that are trendy is not really the way to go. Within trendy you can find stuff that you like, sure, but it’s more about dressing to showcase YOU as oppoesd to dressing to showcase the brand.
This is just what I need! I’ve always been self conscious, and have HATED clothes shopping. I haven’t even tried to shop after having my baby because I already feel like I don’t look good in anything. This seems like it would really help me figure out what to shop for and how. :)
Yes, Kylie! I don’t know if you’ve checked out the befores and afters, but it is so encouraging to see so many women who feel better about how they look. It’s a hard thing to feel bad about yourself every day, good luck!
I love the idea of this because I have always felt more confident when I dressed in a way that both gives others a hint and flatters who I am. Who knew there was a course about it? Too cool. :)
KT, you are ahead of the curve :)
I like how it helps you the best way for YOU. I have NO idea what “type” I am and I wear things that I like but maybe (probably) aren’t what’s best for me. I’m a little bit lost with fashion sometimes. :-\
Rubi, I am lost on fashion sometimes too. I know what I like, but even then sometimes I think I could choose something better. But I used to just buy the same few colors and none of them were really great on me. Ha.
This post couldn’t have been better timed for me – thank you! My third baby is almost four months old and I have discovered that I not only gave birth to a perfect and beautiful baby boy in May…I gave birth to an insecure and shame ridden mommy who daily looks in the mirror and struggles to accept what I see. I am hopeful that this new resource will be a way to see some new truth about myself and will show me how to project a truer me to my family and friends soon. Thank you!
Oh Heather, I have been and to a certain extent am still with you. It’s so wonderful to give birth and serve others, but it’s hard on ourselves!
What interests me most is how she took a key truth that when we were too young to say no we believed the lie of shame. She took that knowledge that created a way to help all women.
Wow, I turned 49 this week, (yea me) and in some ways I feel like I’m just beginning. I need this class.
Cathy Edwards, good luck!! I love that message too about taking things we felt in youth and then being too young to realize they were wrong!
I heard about Dressing Your Truth last year and I thought it was so interesting. I signed up for free emails and read a little about it. Then I got pregnant with my fourth baby and forgot all about it. What’s funny is one of good friends brought Carol Tuttle’s book over here when she visited just last week and was telling me all about the types. I’m a type two and the descriptions were dead on, so true of me. One thing I really liked about it was that I was discovering things about myself and my personality that I thought were faults, but really is just the way my mind works and processes things. SO so encouraging! Even with what little I’ve read about it, it seems to be so successful in helping you realize who God made you and to express that in an outward, creative way.
How often have I said I can’t wear something just because I don’t like something about my body. (Especially after having babies. I’ve had 4 boys in less than 4 years, (one set of twins in there), and thiw is especially great after going through those changes. :)
Beth, I’ve had four babies in four years (no twins, though) and I feel you. Our bodies have so changed, haven’t they? I agree that the part I find most interesting is hearing about my own personality type and realizing that it’s common for my type to not linger on beauty routines so I NEED something fast and quick.
I’m type 2, with a bit of type 4. Actually found them a month or so ago, but the course itself is out of my price range. What I found interesting was how they chose to dress men’s type 4, which I’m sure my husband is, but I know he’d never pick an outfit like that. :-P
Ha, I’m a Type 3 with a bit of Type 4! I didn’t see the mens part!
I like that it offers a shopping cheat sheet. I can find things I like online all day long, but when I get in the store I can’t figure out how to replicate the same ideas. I love the idea of having the cheat sheet to remind me what I’m looking for and what’s going to work best for me.
Yes, it has a little card you can fit into your wallet with shades too!
I have been reading a lot about capsule wardrobes and thinking about taking the plunge. I have A LOT of clothes, but don’t love many of them. I’m very interested in this course and how it would influence my personal style.
Yes, I think this is a great course to take if you want to do a capsule wardrobe!
My friend Hilary of Pulling Curls just recently went through this program, and I know someone else who did a few years ago. I went through the free email part, but I have no idea what type I am anymore. And, like you, my clothes pretty much all feel blah. I don’t really care about clothes, but man, I would love to dress my truth when I do want to look good! :) Hope I win!!
Katelyn, that’s how I feel. I’m not a clothes type person, but it does feel good to look good :)
It seems like it would be really helpful. I like the idea of minimalism with your closet but I have a hard time letting go of clothes (even if I NEVER) wear them. Seems like it would be healthy to really stick to a personality type. Hope I win the course!
Yes, I know some people really struggle with getting rid of clothes. This might give you confidence1
I’m really intrigued by this! I’m pretty sure I’m a Type 4, but I’d need to look a little more into it to be sure. After having baby #4 I’m looking to refresh my wardrobe and something like this would be just the ticket. I need to break out of my rut!
Laura, congrats on baby #4!
Gosh, the whole thing interests me. I’ve always loved personality tests (INTJ here!) and I do have trouble designing a good wardrobe. What I really need help is in getting rid of all the items that aren’t right for me and paring down to the essentials.
Meghan, I totally relate to wanting to pare down.
I have read the book and am still confused about my style. I seem to be caught between two. I think the course would help me figure it out. Then I could shop knowing what looks best for me. That would be a huge relief.
Figuring out what style looks best on me
Discovering my style
I love this concept. Of dressing to show who I am. I too am on of those people who struggles with trying to wear what I think I should and definitely get lost among the racks of clothes when shopping.
Lainie, yes I hear you.
I loved this!!!since becoming a mother I’ve really struggled with my identity even down to what I should be wearing. This course really helped redefine who I am and help me connect with my type 3 energy!
I’m Type 3 too :)
I would love some help with style. I feel like I always get lost whenever I go shopping because I feel stuck trying to buy whatever they have on display or are advertising because I don’t know how else to pair things well. Would love some help so I can shop more confidently.
Yes!
This is a really neat concept! I’ve determined a few style types based on my body type (short and “sturdy”) but hadn’t thought about dressing for my personality. I love that idea! In looking at the site, I figure I’m a type 1 personality, and in looking at the store I could see myself wearing any of the suggested outfits. Would love to go through this course! :)
I actually have done the free version of this, which doesn’t quite take you as far as working out your type, and doesn’t include any advice beyond that. It was still interesting, I and I think I’m probably the Type 1–the one that doesn’t feel I can be boxed into any ONE type because I like a little of all of them, and they all hold possibilities! But have definitely felt stuck in a style rut for most of my life, no less since becoming a mom and having next to zero time to think about it!
Love how this focuses on your personality!
I have not bought any new clothes in 2015, I’ve been trying to enjoy what I have more, so I’d love to know how to replace what I have in 2016 to better fit my personality!
Sarah, that’s a great idea! Every day I’ve been going through my clothes paring them down trying to have as few as possible, but those I have that I LOVE!
I have two random thoughts to add regarding DYT.
1) There’s an older book that had the same basic principles (but it’s out of print) that said something that really stuck out to me with regard to 3’s and 4’s. It might be helpful for anyone reading this who happens to be one of those. 4’s, after getting dressed, can often look in mirror and take something off (accessory-wise haha) before feeling their outfit is just right. 3’s can look in the mirror and put more on. It’s true, too. As a T3, I could probably wear most of the jewelry I own all at the same time and not look like I was overdone. I might feel overdone, but I wouldn’t look it.
2) Don’t underestimate the value of this for your children. Not necessarily the course (we haven’t paid for the course for any of my kids — at least not yet), but knowing and communicating the basic ideas. I really, truly believe it has been an integral part of building my children’s self-confidence (in a good way), to continually reinforce that we’re all different, and that’s by design. They “compare” themselves to others in a good way, rather than a negative way. “My hair is straight and her hair is curly because we’re uniquely beautiful,” rather than, “my hair is straight and hers is curly, so mine isn’t as pretty.” Or the quieter one is not seeing herself as not measuring up to her sister’s boldness, because she recognizes that they’re different, and she has strengths her bolder sister doesn’t have. They can all grow in the areas they aren’t as strong in, but they don’t inherently feel bad for not being someone else. I wish I’d had that when I was a child, because I still struggle with feeling like I’m “bad at” being a woman because I’m not like others.
Rachel, that is an awesome way to look at it. I’m a Type 3 and i totally agree, I am like “oohhh too much” but when I wear big jewelry people are like “wow that looks great!” I have to make myself and, later, always feel glad I did!
I looked at some info about the course awhile ago, but didn’t do much with it. I like your posts a lot and knowing you recommend it makes me think I need to check it out again. :) I don’t spend much on clothes or time on myself and would love to know how to look my best.
That’s exactly how I felt!