CURATED

Style guide

Lindsey Schmidt



Personal Blueprint

  • Body Scale: Standard

  • Body Structure: Slightly inverted triangle

  • Vertical Lines: Softly curved

  • Shoulder Line: Slightly dropped

  • Hip Line: Dropped

  • Height Proportions: Longer upper body

  • Features: Medium

  • Skin & Hair Texture: No texture

Styling Goal

Create balance between upper and lower body scales

Balance Points

  • Collarbone

  • Mid-chest

  • Hip area

Emphasize these zones to create proportional harmony.

Waist Definition

  • Gently outline the waistline to anchor the silhouette without adding bulk to the upper body.

Key Avoidance Rule

  • Avoid details, volume, or emphasis on the shoulder area.

Golden Rules

Upper Body Guidelines

Fabrics

  • Choose fabrics that give and drape, such as:

    • Bias-cut fabrics

    • Fabrics with light stretch

  • Low-weight fabrics are ideal

  • Favor less structure over rigid structure

  • Avoid stiff or heavy fabrics

Necklines & Tops

  • Prefer:

    • Angular necklines

    • Softly curved necklines

  • Use halter tops cautiously (only when fabric is fluid and neckline is open)

  • Avoid:

    • Scoop necklines

    • Horizontal lines across the shoulder area

Shoulder Fit

  • Prefer inward shoulder lines over outward extensions

  • Avoid:

    • Shoulder embellishments

Sleeves

  • Keep sleeves fitted and clean

  • Avoid volume, puffing, or shoulder-focused details

Lengths (Tops & Jackets)

  • Best lengths:

    • Cropped styles

    • Up to one palm above the hip line (maximum length)

Lower Body Guidelines

Rise & Fit

  • Prefer:

    • High-rise or mid-rise bottoms

  • Avoid:

    • Low-rise styles

Fabrics

  • Medium-weight fabrics with some stretch

  • Clean, smooth finishes around the hip area

Silhouettes

  • Best shapes:

    • Bell bottoms

    • Flared cuts

    • A-line silhouettes

  • Rule:

    • Garments should hug the hips before opening up

Waist & Shape

  • Silhouettes should be:

    • Fitted through the waist

    • Straight or A lines

  • Enhance the smallest part of the waistline

Volume Strategy

  • When adding volume to the lower body:

    • Balance it with wedge shoes

Length Rules

Skirts & Shorts

  • Mini skirts and shorts should:

    • Hit the widest part of the thigh

    • Be cut on a slight angle

Full-Length Bottoms

  • Floor-length styles:

    • Visually elongate the lower body

Footwear Rules

  • Prefer

  • Match shoes to the lower-body garment (color or value continuity)

  • Nude Color 

  • Thing Straps

  • Leg of your boots should be curved or angular 

  • Low tops


  • Avoid:

  • Ankles Straps 

  • High tops

  • Ankle boots 

Visual Outcome

A grounded, feminine silhouette where the lower body carries visual weight, allowing the upper body to appear softer, lighter, and more proportionate.

Wardrobe Edit Day: Step-by-Step

When the day arrives, commit to going through every single item in your closet.

As you edit, separate pieces into the following clearly defined piles:

  • Alteration – items that fit the guidelines but need tailoring

  • Donation – items in good condition that no longer serve you

  • Sellable – valuable pieces suitable for resale

  • Gifts – items you know someone else would enjoy

  • Garbage – worn-out items that are beyond use

The only items that belong in the garbage pile are pieces that are worn out, damaged, or no longer wearable by anyone.

Condition & Replacement Assessment

For each item, ask:

  • Does it look old or tired?

  • Can it be refreshed or altered?

  • Should it be replaced with a better version?

If an item needs replacing, immediately add it to your shopping list.

If an item is not in your color palette or does not support your blueprint, move it to the sell, donate, or gift pile accordingly.

What Earns a Place in Your Wardrobe

Every item you keep should meet these criteria:

  • Correct cut for your body structure

  • Appropriate fabric weight and movement

  • be your Color Palette

Capsule Creation

Once you’ve edited your wardrobe, begin creating capsules based on your lifestyle and daily routine, such as:

  • Work capsule

  • Weekend capsule

  • Winter capsule

  • Summer capsule

  • Resort capsule

Each item should live within a capsule.

Capsules help you:

  • Rotate outfits intentionally

  • Stay inspired

  • Avoid wearing only 20% of your wardrobe

Final Organization & Next Steps

Once the edit is complete:

  1. Organize everything back into your closet by capsule

  2. Review your shopping list

  3. Begin adding the missing pieces intentionally

This is a process, but once your wardrobe is fully curated, everything will complement you—while making daily dressing effortless.

Your closet will begin to support your self-image, confidence, and consistency every single day.

Feel free to send photos of any items you’re unsure about—I’m happy to help you decide whether they truly work for you.

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