Réidín Rees, Style Coach

Réidín Rees, Style Coach Providing style inspiration, style education and style confidence to enable you to unlock your full potential, from the inside out.

As a hardcore third piece girl, a simple tank top on its own always feels ‘meh’ for me. But a few accessories always hel...
06/12/2026

As a hardcore third piece girl, a simple tank top on its own always feels ‘meh’ for me. But a few accessories always helps to offset that feeling. One personal rule I live by? Always keep an eye out for accessories that speak to you. It’s one of the easiest ways to change up the energy of your outfit and feel aligned with how you want to show up.

Stay cool in this heat.

You might think that choosing a black trouser suit is elevating your authority, but it may actually be fading you into t...
06/10/2026

You might think that choosing a black trouser suit is elevating your authority, but it may actually be fading you into the background.  Here’s why...

When you reach for the same generic outfit formula as so many others, the result isn’t greater presence, it’s greater sameness.  And sameness is forgettable.

Over time I have learned to reflect more on what I want a professional look to say about me.  And I help my clients do the same.

So when you’re standing in your closet on a random Tuesday, move away from asking:

“Does this look senior enough?”
“How can I look professional today?”

And move towards this:

“What qualities make me successful?”
“What do I want people to experience when I walk into the room?”
“What am I trying to reinforce even before I speak?”

Then consider what visual cues to incorporate into your outfit so that your appearance communicates something specific and memorable about who you are. Things like structure, contrast, colour, texture, shape and detail all influence the overall impression your outfit provides.

For example, for one woman that might mean soft tailoring, rich textures and thoughtful accessories that communicate warmth and influence.  For another it might mean structured tailoring, strong colours and polished details that communicate decisiveness.  And for a recent client it involved creative combinations that signal innovation and fresh thinking.

Let’s be clear.  The goal isn’t to wear a black suit or not wear one.  The goal is to move away from outsourcing your authority to a generic formula and start dressing in a way that reflects the specific leader you’ve become - black suit or something entirely different.  Because people don’t remember generic, they remember distinct.  Find your distinct.

The women I work with aren’t looking for more clothes.  They’re looking for their closets to better support who they are, how they lead and how they show up. If you’ve been feeling that disconnect that’s exactly what we solve inside Ultimate Style Confidence.  Reach out to me to learn more.

06/03/2026

12 years later and I still remember her outfits. She’s not memorable just because she dressed well. She’s memorable because her style reflected the confidence, competence and authority she carried into that examination room.

Style doesn’t create credibility. It amplifies credibility that’s already there. People feel it before you say a word.

If you’ve grown into a level of leadership your wardrobe hasn’t caught up with yet, let’s talk.

Wear these outfits on repeat this Summer. The goal is never to be best dressed - it’s to be fully present for your life....
06/02/2026

Wear these outfits on repeat this Summer.

The goal is never to be best dressed - it’s to be fully present for your life.

06/01/2026

Even the most driven and talented women can experience self-doubt and uncertainty around how they are being seen. And it feels like such a shame to allow that to get in the way of putting yourself out there, fully expressed, to do the work you love. Feeling good in what you wear won’t solve for everything, but it will prevent your outfit from being one of the reasons you hesitate to show up, thereby removing an entire layer of self-doubt. When you no longer worry about what you’re wearing, you can focus more on the value you bring to the table.

Get in touch if you would like to learn more about harnessing your personal style to support your professional goals. I work in-person and virtually.

I’ve found myself here too - hesitating, overthinking, talking myself in and out of things I knew I needed support with ...
05/21/2026

I’ve found myself here too - hesitating, overthinking, talking myself in and out of things I knew I needed support with in my business.

When it comes to investing in help, the resistance we put up is rarely about the actual support. It’s usually the human part of us trying to keep us safe. Change feels big. Asking for help feels like exposure. Deciding to do something differently whether with your work, your style, your identity, it’s not small. It asks you to grow. To see yourself differently. To be okay with vulnerability. So I get it.

But I also know this - most of things that feel like “reasons” are actually resistance in disguise. And the shift happens when you stop negotiating with that resistance and actually take action towards the first step.

Book a call and I will lead you from there.

One of the most asked questions by my clients at this time of year…”what do I wear to the office in Summer without overh...
05/19/2026

One of the most asked questions by my clients at this time of year…”what do I wear to the office in Summer without overheating or feeling overexposed and still look polished?”.

I think it’s something we all silently grapple with. Getting dressed for work is already enough mental load. Add in 30 degree weather and a dress code that still expects you to look polished….that’s where most women hit the wall and feel a strong urge to default to the same tired black trousers and summery blouse combo.

But we can do better than that….and the good news is that some of your best warm weather pieces -tailored shorts, tailored linen pants, linen and cotton shirts, summery dresses and skirts, t-shirts and tanks, open footwear - can absolutely work in a professional setting when styled with intention.

This is where style becomes strategy. So before you default to the same tired black pants and blouse combo all summer long, here’s your reminder that professional doesn’t have to mean boring or uncomfortable. The magic is in selecting lighter, breathable fabrics, leaning on lighter or brighter colours and using accessories to provide that summery vibe without compromising on professionalism.

The link to shop these and more is in my stories. DM if you’d like to enquire about a more personalized approach for you.

It’s a feeling that has very little to do with the clothes themselves. Your style works best when it supports your curre...
05/13/2026

It’s a feeling that has very little to do with the clothes themselves.

Your style works best when it supports your current identity, your everyday presence, your evolved leadership style, the life you actually live now.

And when it doesn’t? You feel it. Every single day. Trying to get dressed.

We know you don’t actually have “nothing to wear”. You have options, but the problem is they’re not connecting with you anymore. So let’s talk.

➡️ What do you think your closet is saying about you, that no longer feels true?

One thing’s for sure in all the closets I have edited - most women don’t need more clothes, what they need is a wardrobe...
05/12/2026

One thing’s for sure in all the closets I have edited - most women don’t need more clothes, what they need is a wardrobe that works together. The real frustration isn’t the lack of pieces - it’s dealing with a closet of disconnected items that only work one way, for one mood or get siloed into specific aspects of their lifestyle. That’s what creates the stressful mornings, the sense of overwhelm and it’s what make getting dressed feel so much harder than it should.

➡️ A strategically curated wardrobe changes that completely.

Instead of constantly searching for the next thing to buy, you start building around intentional anchors- pieces that reflect your identity, support your lifestyle, work across multiple settings, and mix effortlessly with the rest of your closet.

The result is less clutter, less overthinking and far more clarity.

You stop adding breadth to your closet and focus instead on building depth, so that you have a foundation that consistently supports how you want to show up whether for work, dinner, travel or weekends.

➡️➡️ That’s the difference between owning clothes and owning a thoughtfully curated closet system.

And for the women I work with, that shift changes far more than just what they wear.

If you’re ready to ditch the chaos and get dressed from a closet that aligns with where you’re at right now, then reach out to connect and learn more about my process.

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