There's no denying we are in the influencer era. Despite the fact some people are saying it's over...! To be able to see someone who is your size and shape wearing an outfit rather than just a skinny size 8, 5ft 8" model is so much more enticing and it's a very powerful marketing tool for brands.

I was joined today by Jo, the founder of clothing company The Cotswold Shed and Rachel from @rachellovesstyle

Both ladies share their style stories and evolution over the years. We all agreed we have become more confident as we've got older but some people hold back as they get older and worry too much about what others think. Hopefully we can help people to see there is a lot of joy to be found in wearing a great outfit!

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Today's guests

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Plus - why EVERYONE is wearing Me+Em now. Last week we got a new government and I lost count of the number of prominent women wearing this brand. They have truly cracked the style code and are thriving in a very difficult retail landscape. What is their secret?

I am breaking down the death of the tailored shift dress, how to do 'soft power dressing' at work and the reasons Me+Em is the hottest workwear brand in town.

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Corporate Lawyer, Board Advisor, Instagram star and mum of Two Lisa Marinelli joined me on the podcast this week to discuss how you can dress fashionably at work and still be taken seriously. You do not have to dress in dull corporate clothes anymore - in fact, showing some flair and personality in the workplace helps you stand out in a competitive world. We all thrive when are more authentically ourselves and dressing with confidence helps you to appear confident to others instantly.

Does your work wardrobe need a shake up?

“When I first started out as a lawyer, I bought a suit because I thought that’s what I needed to wear to feel like I belonged in a corporate setting. But soon enough, you realize that a black suit is not really an expression of anything. I started playing with the idea of ‘power dressing’ by finding the colours that made me feel the most confident" -Lisa Marinelli

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You’ll hear about:

02:50 - How Lisa got into law and built her Instagram

05:01 - Is corporate fashion more relaxed in the gaming industry?

07:43 - Does Lisa wear relaxed clothes to work?

09:31 - Clothes can elevate you professionally

11:13 - Where did this creative outlet come from?

14:54 - Does Lisa have a work and weekend wardrobe?

17:27 - What pieces of her wardrobe does Lisa love?

20:21 - Needing accessories more than clothes

22:58 - Shopping pre-loved and for her 5'2" height

28:07 - Lisa's style in 3 words

Find Lisa here:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaingmarinelli/channel/

Lisa was featured on Net a Porter recently, read more here:

https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/porter/article-30e3a28c1bee1b73/fashion/art-of-style/working-wardrobe-lisa-ing-marinelli

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