“If you don't feel comfortable, you're not going to feel confident.” - Louise (Jade) Cordell

Have you ever stood in front of your closet thinking nothing fits and nothing feels right? Or maybe you feel like you don’t even recognize yourself in the mirror anymore. Figuring out your wardrobe during midlife can be challenging. This time of our lives isn’t just a hormone shift, it’s an identity shift. Your body is changing, your energy is changing, and sometimes it feels like you suddenly became invisible. But what if your wardrobe could help you find your way back?

For many women in perimenopause and menopause, figuring out what to wear becomes yet another source of frustration. We have to remember: how you show up in the world and your style isn’t just about looking good, it’s about feeling confident, visible, and comfortable in your body right now.

Today, I’m joined by Louise (Jade) Cordell, the founder of Jade Style Coaching and creator of The Style Confidence Breakthrough, where she helps women reconnect with who they are through the power of wardrobe and mindset. Jade’s insights are a masterclass in using your wardrobe as a tool for self-reconnection, confidence, and joy.

In this conversation, Jade and I unpack why midlife style shifts are about much more than fashion, the deep connection between confidence and clothing, practical strategies for rebuilding your wardrobe, how to dress for the woman you are today, Jade’s process for creating a minimalist, mix-and-match closet, and more. Clothes are more than just fabric. They carry energy and meaning. Let’s rethink our approach to style to foster a sense of belonging and authenticity at every stage of life.

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Your Takeaways

Why midlife style shifts are about identity, not fashion

The emotional link between confidence, visibility, and what’s in your closet

How “confidence anchors” help you reconnect with who you are now

The mindset shift from hiding your body to dressing for the woman you’ve become

One small wardrobe change that can spark momentum and joy again

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Episode Resources

Connect with Louise (Jade) Cordell https://www.jadestylecoaching.com/

Check out the full show notes at https://leslieduffycoaching.com/11.

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