Reclaim Your Style: How to Rewrite Your Closet Story in Midlife with Laura P. Barker

“When you curate—starting with your closet, which is always ever-evolving—and continue to let go while bringing things in with intention, you become more aligned,” says Laura P. Barker, a closet curator and personal stylist helping women over 40 redefine their style narratives.

Laura joins Andrea Hecht and invites us to see our closets as more than just a place for clothes. Does your wardrobe truly reflect the person you are today? Instead of clinging to outdated styles or beliefs about what “works” for you, Laura encourages a fresh approach—one that’s about letting go of what no longer serves you and making space for pieces that feel genuine. She shares insights on moving past limiting beliefs around body image and size and reminds listeners that style can be freeing when it’s rooted in personal comfort and confidence, not trends.

Through her thoughtful approach, Laura shares practical tips for building a wardrobe that resonates with your life right now. This episode is a reminder that style isn’t about fitting into someone else’s idea of what looks good; it’s about wearing what makes you feel true to yourself.

Quotes

• “When we think about those stories we tell ourselves, we try to let go of them. We push ourselves to open up and ask, ‘What would we really want to do? How would we really want to feel?’ Then we start experimenting and let ourselves go in that direction. That’s when you can feel truly aligned and like yourself, so you can do all the things. And what better time to do that than in midlife?” (10:17 | Laura P. Barker)
• “When you curate—starting with your closet, which is always ever-evolving—and continue to let go while bringing things in with intention, you become more aligned. Your closet and your clothes become a reflection of who you are.” (18:09 | Laura P. Barker)
• “Midlife is the perfect time to rewrite your style story. Just like life evolves, so does our personal style. This is the moment to shed outdated narratives, challenge old beliefs, and embrace fashion that reflects who you are becoming. You don’t need to fit into someone else’s idea of style—you get to write the rules and define it for yourself.” (55:36 | Andrea Hecht)

Connect with Laura P Barker:

Website: https://www.laurapbarker.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapbarker/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapbarker/ 

Resources: Embracing Change in Your Body and Style in Midlife: https://www.laurapbarker.com/curatedandstyledblog/embracing-change-in-your-body-and-style-in-midlife-tx3de 

How an edit helps tell the story of who you are today: https://www.laurapbarker.com/curatedandstyledblog/whyanedithelpstellyourstory

Connect with your host, Andrea Hecht: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullyinformedlifecoaching 

Website: https://www.fullyinformedlife.com 

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