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Sarah Reitsma
I started doing the style challenges in the fall of 2015. I was at a very dark place in my life at the time. I had a 4 year old with lots of extra medical needs. She had just come through 7 surgeries in 3.5 years and I had gained a ton of weight during the process! I stopped taking care of myself, and my confidence and health was suffering. I couldn’t look in a mirror without disgust! GYPO was the start of turning my life around. I started to dress better, and realized I was worth it, no matter what the size was on the tag in my pants or shirt. GYPO kicked off a self love journey for me! I am now confident and can truly look in the mirror and say I love myself, and I enjoy inspiring and helping other women on their own journeys.

Lisa Graves
I am so thankful to have stumbled across GYPO several years ago. Get Your Pretty On has not only changed my wardrobe, but my life as well. I’m much more confident in my style. I’m a stay at home wife (empty nester) who can easily fall into the work out clothes rut. But, I have a closet that works now. My clothes, shoes, and accessories all mesh and getting dressed is effortless. Alison has created such a beautiful and safe environment. The shopping list, the private Facebook group, and her endless tips on fashion and hair and make up are just a few of the reasons I keep coming back. The private Facebook group is filled with amazing ladies who encourage one another. I can participate as little or as much as I choose. I feel like that’s gals are all my besties And…I have been a part of GYPO for long enough that I can pretty much shop my closet…if I choose
. But I usually always pick up a few new things. I would encourage any woman of any age or size to join. This is the best investment I have ever made in myself.

Bebe Walder
The Style Challenges gave me a renewed sense of style that I had lost after having children and losing my job. I felt like I was given permission to get dressed again and to feel good about myself. The outfit formulas are pretty, simple, and perfect. They leave room for me to add my creative spin to things and still stay true to my personality. Not only does dressing up feel great again but Alison and the community of women in my similar situation help me and others feel pretty in a different and special way. I highly recommend giving the seasonal Style Challenges a fair chance. You’ll be happy you did! sually always pick up a few new things. I would encourage any woman of any age or size to join. This is the best investment I have ever made in myself.

Fonda Dixon
The style challenges have encouraged me to try trends and pieces that I probably would have overlooked or not had the courage to try otherwise. It’s so nice to have an outfit put together for me when I’m in a hurry and don’t want to pick out an outfit on my own, yet I still look put together. Most of all I cherish the ladies in the Facebook group and all of their support and encouragement.
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I am so glad I was part of the Fall 2019 Style Challenge. It gave me confidence and so many great outfitt ideas. The ladies in the group were very supportive and I will defintetly be doing another challenge in the future.
Betty Weyandt
December 20, 2019I’ve been participating in the GYPO Style Challenges for three years now and I’ve loved it. I’ve always loved clothes, but I didn’t know how to put outfits together. My closet is now full of mix-and-match outfits, I have learned how to dress myself, and there is no more stress in figuring out to wear. The private FB group is full of wonderful ladies that build each other up. It’s so fun and is seriously the best group on FB.
Kirstin Rasmussen
November 20, 2019Get Your Pretty On has changed my life, seriously. I have always chased what is trendy but found from season to season, that things go out of style and I was wasting money on items that I would only end up wearing a few times. GYPO has enabled me to simplify my closet, helps me make smarter purchasing decisions, and I feel so put together and confident using the outfit formulas that are provided. This program is a GAME CHANGER. I've been following GYPO for a few years now and my only regret is not jumping on board sooner.
Michelle Kline
November 20, 2019Great community of ladies, helping each other look stylish, without breaking the bank, and using much of what you already own.
Chosen Faith
November 19, 2019GYPO challenges have been one of the best things I have done! It had taught me so much more than just creating a closet of clothes that I love but also to have confidence in myself, how to pick and choose colors that work for me instead of against, and had given a wonderful community of Pretties who are so special.
Maraline Freeman
October 16, 2019Tracey Solomon
October 15, 2019I have a disease that makes decision making difficult and energy consuming- so I hate getting ready most mornings. I appreciate the quick menus so much! They have transformed my energy levels, mood, closet, and even my wallet! The group of ladies choosing daily from the prompts is so amazingly diverse that it's easy to see how individualized even a MENU can be! I recommend GYPO to everyone, now. Life saver, transformer, whatever you want to call it, even my kids know you've changed me! <3 <3 <3
Jessica Evans
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Jennifer Ingalsbe
October 6, 2019Joining the Get Your Pretty On Style Challenges was one of the best things I've done for myself. Learning how to put together outfits and style the clothes in my closet is priceless. The FB group is the icing on the cake, the kindest community of encouraging women of all ages. Thank you for the daily boost of confidence Alison!
Gabriella Bruxelle
October 6, 2019I love GYPO and the challenges are one of the best self care things I’ve done for myself as a super busy mother! If you’ve ever bemoaned the fact that despite a wardrobe seemingly full of clothes, you apparently have nothing to wear, then look no further! Alison’s challenges will take you from frustration to calm and confident. You will know how to put a great, flattering, in style outfit together in 5 minutes flat so you are never ill prepared for an outing or date night again! My kids are excited to see me dress nicely and ask me why so many others don’t bother making an effort. Probably because they haven’t found the fabulously encouraging GYPO community! It’s fairly inexpensive to try and the only thing you have to loose is frumpiness! You can buy the pieces new or thrift them. It’s up to you what you spend! Know that you are worth investing in and will reap the rewards in more ways than I can say! Truly the best thing I’ve done for myself in a long time!!
Sharon Smedley
October 6, 2019These challenges have rescued me from not only a style rut but so many other unexpected things as well. I’ve learned how to build a wardrobe full of pieces that I love and work together. I’ve learned how to work within my budget and save up for investment pieces while having fun trying out trends too. My confidence has grown in so many ways while participating in the challenges. This year I finally treated myself to an annual membership and I’m loving all the added benefits. I can't say enough good things about the challenges themselves and the community of women involved in them. You won't regret giving yourself this gift. You'll grow in so many ways beyond learning how to build a good working wardrobe that you love and know how to use. Sign up!
Amber Gross
October 6, 2019Fall 2019 was my first challenge ever! I'm really enjoying how to mix and match pieces and seeing how to take basic structure of outfits and make it fit my style and personal taste. Finally, I am really enjoying being a part of the supportive community in the Facebook group. I have seen women support each other not only about fashion, but in life matters as well. I highly recommend GYPO!
Gina Pettinico
October 6, 2019GYPO has changed my life. I was a person who didn't have a personal style at all, and one day I looked around and realized that all I had in my closet were solid color pants, skirts and tops. I was just blah. I discovered GYPO and I have participated in Fall, Winter and Spring challenges (haven't really done summer yet because I don't wear shorts or tanks :/) for most of the last 3-4 years. Now, I feel like I can look put together pretty easily, and often have people say that I look like my outfits were pinterest inspired - which I take as a great compliment. I have learned to use toppers - which I never would have tried before. I have branched out with my shoes - also never a priority before. And I have learned to embrace jewelry! I love the community that can be found in the challenges and the supportive and constructive conversations that happen there. I'm a GYPO believer!
Jeri Chafin
October 5, 2019I discovered Get Your Pretty On Style Challenges several years ago. I sort of followed along, and I loved all the pieces/looks. Then my husband and I moved onto a sailboat. I knew a capsule wardrobe was going to be key. GYPO Style Challenges for the win!! My husband was unsure about me paying for them at first. However, once I started following along he was all in, too. He loved my new outfits as much as I did. We lost our boat in Hurricane Michael, and we now have a house again. Closet space isn't an issue anymore, but I am definitely not giving up the Challenges. The private, online community is AMAZING! I have met some great people there. The looks are great. It is wonderful not to have to think about what to wear in the mornings, too! So glad I tried it! Worth every penny and the some! 😍
Elizabeth Itson
October 5, 2019GYPO has been a lifesaver. It has enabled me to get organized, and look better, and even save time and money (because I am not buying things I don't need/don't go with anything but more importantly, it taught me that I am worth it. I have struggled with self esteem due to a dysfunctional family situation, and having the support to take pride and care for myself means so very much.
Susan Bowen
October 5, 2019 -
It’s inspired me to liven up my wardrobe and find things I already have that can be stylish. It has really caused me to get out of my comfort zone and take risks.
Debbie Stone
October 2, 2019I am obsessed with Allison's Style Challenges!! I was on the fence for a while, but finally took the plunge and am so glad I did! I am now equipped to shop with intention, so I can save time and money. After years of neglecting me (when my kids were toddlers/preschoolers), I am finally getting my closet stocked with staple items and some cute seasonal trends that I would have never tried without Allison's capsule wardrobes!! I love GYPO!! Thanks for everything, Allison! 🙂
Sarah Tinsley
October 1, 2019I have been apart of GYPO style challenges for five years and have never been let down! Style is always on point!
Stephanie Jacob
September 6, 2019I love clothes but find I have to many that I don’t know to put them together soooo GYPO was perfect for me! I love the outfit ideas for each day and the option to flip as the ladies often do! If you constantly have nothing to wear with a closet full of clothes then you should try GYPO!
Donna Duggan
July 2, 2019I received an annual membership as a Christmas gift and what a gift it was. It takes so much guesswork out of getting dressed each day for each season. Through GYPO's guidance and from seeing how other pretties are doing these challenges, I feel much more put together. Choosing outfits and packing (especially packing!) has never been so easy. Thank you!
Anna Heavner
July 1, 2019I love GYPO! It's helped me gain my confidence back after having babies and those body changes that come with them. It's also helped me over come my aversion of shopping for myself. It really is so great to not have to think about what to wear everyday and STILL look cute!
Stephanie Heal
June 23, 2019I have always hated shopping. It was frustrating and I never knew what to buy. I had no idea how to use accessories like necklaces so just avoided them. I would buy only out of necessity (change of season, going on a trip, etc.) but literally dreaded getting dressed every day because the items in my closet didn’t go together. I seemed to buy multiples of the same item or just had things that had been given to me so I kept them around “just in case” but never wore them. My closet had mostly black event dresses, summer dresses and brown sweaters (why I managed to buy the same items over and over is a mystery!) I didn’t know how to put outfits together. Enter the Style Challenge! I started with the Spring 2019 challenge. I loved how the same pieces could be matched in many ways. I learned how to put neutrals (adding gold and leopard as neutrals is genius), mix and match outfits, choose cute shoes to go with multiple outfits and even use accessories! I have shopped online and in store for specific pieces. I now know what to look for. I’m no longer spinning my wheels buying a bunch of random pieces. Each piece has a purpose and can be used in multiple ways! It’s incredible. I then got the Casual Capsule Wardrobe and started to add the basics (because I had to start from scratch). Surprisingly, it has not been too expensive despite the fact that I pretty much started with nothing. Get Your Pretty On gives many different price points and I’ve shopped at Target, Macy’s on sale, Nordstrom Rack and found great pieces I’ll use over and over in strategic ways. I’ve now joined the Summer Style Challenge and I’m loving the ways I’m learning to look stylish even in hot weather! I now feel put together and confident. I’ve received so many compliments since I started. I recommend this to anyone looking to refresh their wardrobe or even start from scratch like I did. It has literally changed my life. For the first time, I feel fashionable. It adds so much confidence knowing how to dress. I’m so happy to have found this and grateful for Get Your Pretty On!
Rachel Corona
June 23, 2019 -
This is my first challenge with GYPO and I am loving it! I admit since I work from home many days I wear the yoga pants/tee uniform. This has helped me break out of that rut and put together cute and fashionable outfits!
LouAnn Trischler
June 23, 2019I've lost track of how many compliments I've received on my outfits or how I always look "put together" since I started the GYPO challenges. Plus, packing for any trip is a breeze! ❤GYPO!
Christina Clodt
April 16, 2019Angela Givens Blair Love everything about GYPO! I am 66 years old and quite honestly didn't want to dress like an old lady. It seemed like I bought clothes, but I never quite felt "put together". I had no idea ever what was in style and didn't know how to put together an outfit that looked right. The challenges have helped me feel confident in what I wear. I love that I can shop my closet first. I end up spending less, because the challenge gives me several ideas of how to wear each piece with different outfits. It has been so much fun to be a part of a great group of ladies I look forward to seeing the outfits for each challenge.
Angela Givens
April 15, 2019The Spring 2019 Challenge is the first one I have done. I had a hard time spending money on me (mom guilt) but went ahead a purchased a few recommended items and shopped my closet. I am way out of my jeans and tennis shoes comfort zone with this challenge! Scared to start, I just followed the daily outfits and tried new things. Now I am excited about my look and even wearing earnings again! I cannot tell you how much this challenge has made me feel more like a woman than just mom, I get to be Brandy! I have even started wearing make-up. This challenge is changing the way I look at myself. Thank you Alison! PS: I am telling all of my friends! They are excited too!
Brandy Kinsey
April 6, 2019I've had the best time ACTUALLY SHOPPING FOR ME! A novel concept, as I've spent so much of the last 10 years shopping for my kids or my house or for workout gear - I was lost as to what to buy, so I just didn't. The information is great and the style is adaptable to what works for me.
Amy Mathews
April 6, 2019This will be my second year as an annual member and I just might be a lifelong member. I always learn something new each season and find the community of supportive women a true blessing. As a color analyst, I find it easy to adapt the seasonal wardrobe into something that works for me while still being challenged to try new things. Thanks Alison!
Shannon Chandler
April 6, 2019After recently downsizing I really needed help with a capsule wardrobe plan. This fits the bill for me! Super easy plan to follow, to shop for and to wear! Plus lot's of encouragement from the Style Challenge FB group! 🙂
Barbara Bowman
April 6, 2019Year 4 with GYPO and loving it! Joined to build a versatile and stylish wardrobe and I got that and so much more! Alison is a wealth of information including style and shopping tips, makeup tutorials, packing capsules and so much more. The private Facebook community of style sisters continues to be a safe haven and the most positive supportive group of women I’ve ever had the pleasure to know. These pretties of all ages, lifestyles, shapes and sizes encourage each other to look their best while sharing outfits, shopping tips and only positive helpful comments. For all the above, I will continue to be an Annual member for many years to come!
Lisa Burney
April 4, 2019As a work from home (primarily) mom I started to notice that I was taking the easy way out by basically living in yoga pants during the week. The style challege made it easy and fun to get out of my rut and actually get dressed for work each day, even if I’m just sitting in my home office. Definitely a confidence and morale booster to do something nice for myself.
Nicole Mologousis
April 2, 2019 -
I am in my second challenge and I love this system! I have been wanted to build a capsule wardrobe for a long time and I was having trouble getting started. I love the direction from the challenge to build my capsule and enjoy the private Facebook group so much. Seeing everyone post their outfits every day, and seeing how everyone modifies the prompts is so inspiring! I can’t wait for the spring capsule!
Brenda Higginbotham
January 11, 2019I've been doing the GYPO Style Challenges for a few years now. It's a toss up which thing I like best: it's either not having to worry about what to wear or the fabulous ladies in the facebook groups that bring a smile to my face each day!
Lisa Breuer
January 11, 2019I am just finishing up my second full year of challenges. I love having a closet of clothes that I love. GYPO style challenges makes getting dressed every day fun and easy! I love incorporating new trends and ways to wear clothes each season.
Kristie Meeker
January 10, 2019When I learned about GYPO, I was intrigued by the fact that I could shop at whatever stores fit my style & budget. I didn't feel forced to buy overpriced clothes or get specific pieces that don't look good on me. I love that it's a style formula that I can make work for ME. I find that I no longer randomly buy clothing and let them sit unused because I don't know what to wear them with. I find myself shopping less and loving what I wear! Participating in GYPO challenges has boosted my fashion confidence which is a HUGE benefit 🙂
Pam Thompson
January 10, 2019There is not one single thing that I regret about becoming a member of the fabulous GYPO community! I found Alison & GYPO through Jen Hatmaker 3 or so years ago and am so glad I did. I participated in various single seasons before becoming an annual member in 2018. I've learned so much--how to only buy the "heck yes" pieces, not to rush to find everything, how to substitute with what I already own and how to put things together that I never would have on my own. I used to buy tons of items simply because I liked them, only to find that they went with nothing in the rest of my closet. No more thanks for GYPO. It is budget friendly and the Facebook group is so wonderful. I'd give you a thousand stars if I could!
Kris 'Watson'
January 6, 2019It got me to finally update my wardrobe after a few years of wearing the same few items (despite a full closet). It was easy to go shopping with specific things to look for and the flexibility to look for a pattern or color in any store/brand, made it very easy to fit my budget. This was my first challenge and I enjoyed more than I thought I would.
Mary Finkel
January 6, 2019I started following GYPO over a year and a half ago but decided to do the annual style challenge in 2018. I was debating between doing a style club that I had previously done or GYPO and am SO glad I choose GYPO & the annual style challenge. I like the tools that Alison provides. The basic wardrobe builder is great for building your wardrobe with basic pieces that are used throughout the style challenges. I love the tools that are provided and the facebook group for each challenge is amazing. It's a fun group of women with varying styles, budgets, and locales. They are helpful when debating on pieces or sharing their style, pieces, etc. I like that the style challenges give a basic template of pieces and outfits but then I get to shop at stores/brands that I like and that fit my body. I don't end up keeping pieces shipped to me that I don't really love and then have a closet of "that's ok's". If you are in a style rut or just need to figure out what your style is and what makes you feel and carry yourself the way you want, this is definitely for you.
Kourtney Bailey
December 30, 2018 -
Love having my wardrobe planned out for the season. Love shopping my closet and adding trendy pieces to look stylish.
Tünde Maria
December 29, 2018This is my first time doing a style challenge. I love: all the style suggestions, shopping in my own closet, seeing how to combine colors and items i might not have thought went well together, getting lots of positive feedback from so many wonderful ladies!!
Sally Olson
December 28, 2018This is my first challenge and I'm hooked! I enjoy shopping for clothes, but haven't really known how to put things together. The lists, links, photos and online community have helped me define my style with encouragement to try (and actually like!) styles I wouldn't typically consider. The options fit all price points and my personal game has been "upped". Thanks, GYPO <3
Karen Sattervall
December 28, 2018 -
The outfits and capsule wardrobe are saving me a ton of money learning how to pair things in new ways. When I do shop I know exactly what to look for. Also, all the amazing ladies and support in the Facebook group are priceless!!!! Beyond words or explanations. Positive, uplifting and helpful!
Linda Perkins
December 27, 2018I absolutely love the style challenges and how each wardrobe package gives you an excellent basic set of clothes that will last season after season.
Cara Romano
November 12, 2018When I purchased last year I had no idea what I would be gaining. Yes I wanted some style assistance but it is so much more for me. This group of ladies are the best. Everyone wants to be here and is so supportive, on so much more than just outfits. The best part is nothing is required of you. If your not comfortable posting pictures that’s ok you can still participate and get ideas. If you like to post pictures you can get he feedback you want. Some are becoming more comfortable with pictures of themselves. Love this group! Give it a try!
Tina Peterson
October 31, 2018I love when each new challenge comes out... I can shop my closet now for a lot of it, and then shop with a purpose for the other pieces. I feel like I have a closet full of things I love that I know how to put together quickly. I also love knowing what to wear each day while the challenges are going on. It's so much fun to see how everyone interprets the outfit, and the Face Book page is so friendly and helpful.
Julie Detlor
October 25, 2018I love this group so much!!! My closet is organized and I never have a problem finding something stylish and on trend to wear. I easily adapt the outfits for work or play and I receive so many compliments on a weekly basis! I will always participate in these seasonal challenges. Great job to Alison and her entire team! 💕
Amy Galla
October 25, 2018They make getting dressed fun again! I used to hate shopping and trying to figure out what to wear in the morning, but now I love it. I always wanted to try a capsule wardrobe and the Style Challenge was a great way to do that, as well as participate in a kind and supportive community.
Lisa Jeantrout
October 25, 2018The GYPO seasonal challenges have been a total game changer for me! Instead of dreading figuring out what to wear each day, only wearing 20% of my wardrobe and the same outfits on repeat all of the time, I am excited to get dressed each day, wear 90-100% of my wardrobe each season and have an entirely mixable and functional wardrobe for each season. I love, love, love the challenges, the Facebook group and Alison and her fab team!!! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ all the way 👌👍
Jennifer Emery
October 25, 2018I am finishing up my first full year of participating in these challenges. I love seeing how everyone interprets the outfit of the day and often get inspiration for how I can put my own personal spin on them. I love that you can shop your closet as much or as little as you want, and there is always a great mix of classic pieces with some trends mixed in. As an added bonus, I don't think you will find a more supportive group of women anywhere! This group is truly a bright spot in my day!
Tiffany Farrell
October 22, 2018I am an annual member and really like getting the shopping list early so I can start putting my wardrobe together. I don’t post much but I do follow the prompts each day. I also loved the colors in the Fall Challenge and was happy that I had quite a few of the items from previous challenges! Thank you Allison and crew for making my life so much easier as I’m getting ready for my days!!
Melva Ness
October 21, 2018 -
I love GYPO. I'm style challenged and I have tried (and loved!) styles and articles of clothing that I would never have found or thought to try on my own. Plus, outfits are put together so I don't have to worry about how to wear something or what to wear it with. I often get compliments now!
Lisa Quinlivan
October 21, 2018While I loved the idea of Get Your Pretty On, it took me a little while to get on board. I really liked what Alison put together, but as her body shape and colors are very different than mine I couldn't see how to make it work for me. However, digging in and using all the resources with the Fall 2018 Style Challenge has been an epiphany for me. I love to see how everyone uses Alison's style inspiration to create stylish and attractive outfits that work for them! I've felt like a new me for the past three days. I look forward to seeing what I can put together next and, of course, getting that next compliment! Thanks Alison, GYPO and all the pretties out there!
Leslie Rozman
October 18, 2018Get Your Pretty On takes the guess work out of being stylish! I love the outfit formulas and that links are provided for all size ranges for the shopping lists. It makes locating the item just right. Above all, GYPO has given me the confidence to go out of my comfort zone and look stylish! I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend for any age and size!
Amanda Newman
October 16, 2018I just had my second baby and this group and the fall challenge have been amazing at making me feel better and learn how to dress and love my inbetween body! I have also noticed that having outfits of the day make me want to get dressed each day and out of my mommy sweats and I'm way more productive! Thank you!
Stephanie Meier
October 16, 2018Always loved to shop but always thought I had nothing to wear. Now I shop with a purpose and always look put together and stylish in my own way.
Deb Koehler
October 16, 2018I can't say enough good things about the GYPO challenges and community. I work from home and had gotten into a big yoga pant rut which wasn't helping my self esteem. This is the most supportive, kind, funny, intelligent, group of gals I've ever got to virtually hang out with. Fall was my 3rd challenge and I can't wait to grab an annual membership soon!
Michelle Sunny
October 16, 2018This was my first challenge and I feel that it's gotten me out of my comfort zone with trying new styles and colors. I never thought that I would wear burgundy-colored jeans. It helps you build a wardrobe that you can mix and match and items/colors that you never thought would go together actually are amazing together. I am so glad that I invested in the Fall challenge. It even gives you tips for dressing your size, so it shows that everyone can wear the styles!
Kellie Mangels
October 16, 2018 -
A few things you should know.... I am 50. I am a career stay at home mom to 4. In two years we will have an 'empty nest'.( A transition I am finding hard.) I always looked put together when I went out with friends, for date night, for functions. So, why did I join the style challenge? I was feeling in a rut. I was finding that my daily go-to outfits were yoga pants with a t-shirt and maybe a sweatshirt. I was wearing my comfy Birkenstocks everyday and everywhere. They are great comfy shoes, but let's admit not the height of fashion. My hair was in a messy bun daily. I was beginning to not care for myself. I needed to shake things up. I had been following Get Your Pretty on for about two years. Seeing the pretty clothing posts and thinking "that's cute if I had somewhere to go." I joined the Fall 2018 style challenge. What a great decision! Here are 5 takeaways from this adventure - 1) Having the 'shopping list' helped me clean out my closet, get rid of stuff & organize stuff - shop the clothing I already owned, make a list for things I needed to fill in the gaps in my wardrobe. 2) Having the capsule in one section of my closet help me see the pieces I could mix and match. 3) having the daily Outfit Of The Day prompts made getting dressed easy and fun. 4) I found myself getting 'dressed' not to go anywhere, but 'just because.' Getting dressed 'just because' I started to feel better about myself. I felt more put together, even if it was just to cook dinner for my family. Which made me feel more confident and more attractive. All wins in my book. I also found that instead of talking myself out of going to run an errand, I was more inclined to go and just do it - again more confidence. 5) the private FB group..... these ladies are just the absolute best. Everyone is kind, thoughtful, and encouraging. It is a happy place to visit. I found that even with the Outfit of the Day, everyone took that guideline and made it their own. Just because you are dressing the formula, does not mean we look like we are in uniform. There is individuality. There is style. There are those that can dress down an outfit and those that can glam it up. That is what makes this so fun. Many women are so thoughtful and share at least three examples of how to wear the outfit of the day by changing the shoes or adding a statement necklace or scarf. That certainly helped me remember the days when I would get creative with my wardrobe. Somewhere along the way, I lost that verve. The Style Challenge helped me find it again. And, I like it. The last thing I will say is that the cost of the challenge was really an investment in me. A reconnection with that part of me that likes to look put together. The way the Style Challenge is set up does not have to cost you a fortune. One thing I hear a lot from the FB group and from my experience is that you shop my closet first. I have the list of items suggested for the challenge and looking through it I can determine which pieces to invest in. My daughter took my favorite pair of black booties to college with her.... so black booties were first on the list.
Tambur McDonald
October 16, 2018I did my first seasonal challenge Fall of 2014. We had moved the previous spring and were living in corporate housing, and all my fall and winter clothes were in storage. With my shopping list in hand, I curated a ‘temporary’ wardrobe I loved, which got me through Fall and Winter until we moved into our permanent home. I loved the ease of knowing I had clothes I love to wear and could put nearly a months worth of fashionable outfits together without much thought, which is why 4 years later I continue doing them. We downsized by 50% with our move and I don’t have a lot of space for clothes, but I’ve found I don’t need it because I only keep the clothes I love to wear, which have been things I’ve purchased for the challenges. I spend less money on clothes, less time shopping, and less time worrying about ‘what to wear’. Who doesn’t love that!
Debbie Cummings
October 12, 2018I am a complete newbie to capsule wardrobes & style challenges, but this past month in the Fall challenge has been fun. Not all the outfits/pieces work for my body, but I’m learning & that’s the point. I like seeing how everyone in the challenge substitutes pieces that work for them & it gives me new ideas to try.
Melissa Shaw
October 12, 2018Alison puts together such pretty outfit ideas!!! Then you can work your closet and adjust as you want! The Facebook group of supportive, kind ladies is like a hug at the end of a long day <3. Truly there is nothing like doing a Style Challenge with GYPO... it is one of my favorite self-care treats!!!!
Karen Spencer
October 12, 2018This has been such a fun experience! Going through a style challenge with a large online community is affirming and instructive- I learned so much more than I ever expected!
Teri Effle
October 12, 2018I love all of the ideas I get from participating in a GYPO Style Challenge! Alison and her team make it easy to update my style each season. I especially appreciate how they make fashion accessible for all budgets by providing links to pieces at different prices/places, from Target to Nordstom.
Natalie Bradshaw
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Shelley Cummings
September 17, 2018Denise Groulx
September 8, 2018I have learned so much from Allison, her team, and the community at GYPO. She helps build a capsule wardrobe but encourages clients to incorporate individual style. Such a life saver---no more starting into my closet wondering what to wear.
Betsy Harper
August 25, 2018I have been GYPO since Winter 2015. I just finished my yearly closet cleaning, and there were only 3 pieces for the donation pile!!! Of the things I did pull out, were those that needed replaced from over wear. So, thank you!!! In past I hung on to things because I felt guilty for buying them and never wearing them. Over the past 2 1/2 years, I have learned from Alison how to pull things together to create tons of different outfits. And the best part recently is that I see someone wearing an outfit I like and I know that I have those pieces at home to put together a similar outfit. I used to just feel lost and overwhelmed. I now feel put together and confident. Thank you Alison for changing my life!!!
Tristin James
July 31, 2018I have become much more current with my clothing choices. Have tried many new items that are out of my comfort zone. It is so much easier to dress in the early morning for work when my outfit is all decided the night before.
Nancy Coffin
July 4, 2018This is my first annual challenge and I love it. Alison gives great tips to customize the outfit ideas. It’s really helped me put together outfits that are comfortable, personalized, and make me feel put together. I’ve tried pieces that I wouldn’t have chosen without a little encouragement. The groups are also an amazing support system.
Lari Hall
July 4, 2018Love these challenges! I like doing the seasonal challenges. They're so much fun and joining the gypo Facebook group makes this so much even more fun! The Facebook group is like doing a fun project with lots of new friends! Most importantly for me it makes getting dressed every morning so much easier!!! Every night during the challenge I get a kick out of putting my outfit together (for next days "Outfit of the Day") with the cues from the GYPO challenge! Then the next day I get to see how everyone is put their outfits together, which gives me more inspiration of how to do my outfit even better!!! Lots of fun!
Becky Wallace
June 29, 2018
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