Megan Kristel

Megan Kristel is an entrepreneur, working mom, and former personal stylist. Tired of the one-dimensional portrayal of women online, she founded The Well Dressed Life as a resource for other professional women.

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Create a Wardrobe You Love By Getting Rid of What You Don’t Need.

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Clever Gadgets for Any Wardrobe Malfunction

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Affordable Finds to Solve Any Closet Conundrum.

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The Shirt Dress is a timeless staple that’s been regaining popularity in retail. The challenge, however, is many of the reimagined styles look like oversized men’s shirts with belts. And I don’t know about you but I don’t want to look like I left the house without pants. But todays key piece in our weekly Outfit Formula is a lovely option from @laurenralphlauren It has a flattering cut that shapes your shoulder and pulls your waist in. A fabulous choice for several body types. Head over to The Well Dressed Life and see our two formulas that help you dress it up or down with pieces you already have in your closet. ⬆️ simply follow the link in our profile.

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The biggest void in many women’s wardrobes this time of year is a simple, affordable yet cute and pretty top. Something more substantial than a tee-shirt, but not overly complicated, that you can pair with simple bottoms to create a complete outfit. So I wasn’t surprised when this affordable navy and white v-neck top with a subtle puff sleeve from our J.Crew Factory round-up was our best seller. To see How to Wear it Three Easy Ways follow the link in our profile to head over to The Well Dressed Life.

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Our What to Buy at Series recreates the experience of working with a stylist.
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These are the pieces I would put in your dressing room.
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Recommendations are based on everything I know about our readers looking for help creating a timeless, classic, modern wardrobe on a realistic budget.
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Today, we're shopping at @jcrewfactory an ideal resource for relaxed weekend pieces, loungewear, fun accessories, and easy basics.
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All at affordable prices.
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My best advice when shopping here is to keep it simple. Skip their trousers and jeans – you have better options elsewhere.
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Pair your finds with higher-quality items in your closet and avoid their seasonal prints, so you don’t see yourself coming and going.
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As someone committed to being as size-inclusive as possible, J.Crew Factory makes that easy, with regular and petite options in a size range that goes to a 3X.
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There is something for everyone today, from fresh pajamas to basic tops and lots of summer dress options.
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For our complete list follow the link in our bio.

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Our What to Buy at Series recreates the experience of working with a stylist. . These are the pieces I would put in your dressing room. . Recommendations are based on everything I know about our readers looking for help creating a timeless, classic, modern wardrobe on a realistic budget. . Today, we're shopping at @jcrewfactory an ideal resource for relaxed weekend pieces, loungewear, fun accessories, and easy basics. . All at affordable prices. . My best advice when shopping here is to keep it simple. Skip their trousers and jeans – you have better options elsewhere. . Pair your finds with higher-quality items in your closet and avoid their seasonal prints, so you don’t see yourself coming and going. . As someone committed to being as size-inclusive as possible, J.Crew Factory makes that easy, with regular and petite options in a size range that goes to a 3X. . There is something for everyone today, from fresh pajamas to basic tops and lots of summer dress options. . For our complete list follow the link in our bio.

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A classic tunic top is one of our readership’s favorite styles.
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And for a good reason, it is an effortless, chic summer style that can take you so many places.
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I talk a lot about picking wardrobe items you can mix and match at least three different ways. But today’s key piece is a great example of why we state our advice as guidelines and not rules.
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Yes, mix and match is the best way to optimize your budget and options.
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However, much like a dress, a tunic is a piece that is what it is.
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What you lose in wardrobe versatility you make up for in all the places you can wear it.
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So for today’s Outfit Formula, we are breaking it all down.
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For all the details, tips and clothing recommendations in.a range of sizes, follow the link in our bio.

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A classic tunic top is one of our readership’s favorite styles. . And for a good reason, it is an effortless, chic summer style that can take you so many places. . I talk a lot about picking wardrobe items you can mix and match at least three different ways. But today’s key piece is a great example of why we state our advice as guidelines and not rules. . Yes, mix and match is the best way to optimize your budget and options. . However, much like a dress, a tunic is a piece that is what it is. . What you lose in wardrobe versatility you make up for in all the places you can wear it. . So for today’s Outfit Formula, we are breaking it all down. . For all the details, tips and clothing recommendations in.a range of sizes, follow the link in our bio.

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On Monday, we featured our top summer picks from @loft and the best seller from that post is their Modern Blazer, in white. . So today, we’re sharing outfit inspiration using pieces you already have and some new suggestions that will mix well into your summer wardrobe. . For all the tips and recommendations follow the link our profile.

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It’s a well known fact that white jeans are one of our Well Dressed Staples for spring and summer. . They make everything look crisp and fresh. . And they go with everything from bright tops, to print blouses, and basic tee shirts. . But today, we're taking your favorite white jeans and pairing them with some of classic, timeless staples to create three elevated looks. . For all the details, clothing recommendations, and tips, follow the link in our profile. .

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Welcome to Sunday Sales!
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And Happy Mother's Day to everyone celebrating.
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Grab your coffee, get cozy and take a minute to check out these early May deals that you can wear now and well into the summer months.
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Including breezy dresses, comfy sneakers, a gorgeous stackable bracelet and a chic shoulder bag, there is a little something for everyone at great prices.
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For all the deals and details, head to the link
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Happy Shopping! 🌸

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Welcome to Sunday Sales! . And Happy Mother's Day to everyone celebrating. . Grab your coffee, get cozy and take a minute to check out these early May deals that you can wear now and well into the summer months. . Including breezy dresses, comfy sneakers, a gorgeous stackable bracelet and a chic shoulder bag, there is a little something for everyone at great prices. . For all the deals and details, head to the link in our bio. . Happy Shopping! 🌸

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You might think a black maxi dress is limited, but you can create different looks for a casual day to a formal night out with the right accessories.
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The beauty of a dress like this is its simplicity.
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You don’t have to do much to create a fresh look; work with a few better basics and the jewelry you probably already have and you’re set.
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Today, I’m taking this elegant yet simple black maxi and sharing three different ways to style it for any occasion you have this spring and summer.
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And if you have a trip coming up, these looks take up practically no room in your suitcase.
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For all the detail and recommendations, follow the link in our bio and head over to The Well Dressed Life.

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You might think a black maxi dress is limited, but you can create different looks for a casual day to a formal night out with the right accessories. . The beauty of a dress like this is its simplicity. . You don’t have to do much to create a fresh look; work with a few better basics and the jewelry you probably already have and you’re set. . Today, I’m taking this elegant yet simple black maxi and sharing three different ways to style it for any occasion you have this spring and summer. . And if you have a trip coming up, these looks take up practically no room in your suitcase. . For all the detail and recommendations, follow the link in our bio and head over to The Well Dressed Life.

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I’m excited it’s May.
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There’s a feeling of newness in the air, and an opportunity to reset.
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I started off the month looking over the goals I set in January, both personal and professional.
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Happily, I’m on track for most of them, and have time to reach the others with a bit of refocus.
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So that’s what I plan on doing.
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I find it so much easier to keep a positive outlook when you’re getting a good dose of daily sunshine, fresh air and can hear the birds chirping as you start your day.
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I adore the springtime and we still have a TON of content to share.
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Today, we’re kicking off May as we always do with a round-up of my favorite Amazon purchases from last month.
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There’s a mix of everything today, including:
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my favorite new CC cream,
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slippers to help you clean,
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a one-shoulder dress for your next getaway,
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a gorgeous new cookbook,
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and more.
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So head over to The Well Dressed Life with the link in my bio and check out everything I loved from Amazon ...

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I’m excited it’s May. . There’s a feeling of newness in the air, and an opportunity to reset. . I started off the month looking over the goals I set in January, both personal and professional. . Happily, I’m on track for most of them, and have time to reach the others with a bit of refocus. . So that’s what I plan on doing. . I find it so much easier to keep a positive outlook when you’re getting a good dose of daily sunshine, fresh air and can hear the birds chirping as you start your day. . I adore the springtime and we still have a TON of content to share. . Today, we’re kicking off May as we always do with a round-up of my favorite Amazon purchases from last month. . There’s a mix of everything today, including: . my favorite new CC cream, . slippers to help you clean, . a one-shoulder dress for your next getaway, . a gorgeous new cookbook, . and more. . So head over to The Well Dressed Life with the link in my bio and check out everything I loved from Amazon ...

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