In Defense of Dressing Up with Swapna Patel

All right, show of hands: who's listening to this episode in their sweatpants? I think we can safely say that athleisure, pajamas, and messy buns have become the default "look" of 2020 — but my guest this week, Swapna Patel, doesn't think it has to be this way.

Through her business, Style Remixx, Swapna helps female business owners level up their style using what they already have in their closets so they can look like true industry experts. Thanks to her keen eye and attention to detail, Swapna has helped her clients save money, boost their confidence, and yes — change their lives! But when people only see you from the waist up on a Zoom call, does it really matter if your shoes complement your top?

"Right now, even though there is a restriction on where we are showing up, there's no restriction on how we should show up. So I think there's no time better than the present to raise the bar on our visibility."

Swapna makes a compelling argument for the importance of bringing the camera ready confidence of a well crafted look to your everyday life — yes, even in the Year of the Sweatpants. Are you ready to feel excited about your closet again? I know I am!