Episode 253: Dressing the body you're in, not the body you want with stylist Nicole Garfunkel

Getting dressed is hard enough as it is. Getting dressed in a body that feels new after eating disorder recovery or years of disordered eating? Whole different level.In this conversation, I’m joined by personal stylist Nicole Garfunkel, who works specifically with women in eating disorder recovery, to talk about closets, clothing sizes, “flattering,” experimenting with style, and why your wardrobe might be the missing piece of your healing.You’ll hear:Why your closet holds so much emotional “energy” – and what it means if it’s packed with old sizes and “one day” jeansThe first thing Nicole has clients do before shopping or buying anything new (and why it has nothing to do with trends)A totally different way to think about “flattering” that has nothing to do with looking smallerPractical, grounded tips to make shopping less triggering – from what to eat, to who to bring, to when not to goHow getting dressed can become a daily self-care ritual instead of a panic-inducing choreHow to start experimenting with clothes when you’re convinced you “can’t pull that off”Why re-wearing your clothes (instead of constant hauls) can actually help define your personal styleNicole is a personal stylist for people in eating disorder recovery. Her mission is to is to help you use fashion as a tool for living the life you desire, especially once you’re recovered into a new body and a new version of yourself. website - https://stylingconfidential.comIG - https://www.instagram.com/styling_confidential/tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@styling_confidentialConnect with JordanaFind me on InstagramSign up for my weekly letter with personal stories and nutrition, body image and mindset tipsSchedule a free discovery call to talk more about working together Listen to more episodes of The Diet Diaries