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You know that moment when you look at something you love, then put it back because it feels “too much”? Too bright, too bold, too sparkly, too feminine, too visible. Jo Stone brings home a funny, razor-sharp story from a recent retreat that shows how unreliable that inner line can be, and how often it has never been tested in real life.
On an abundance-themed retreat, we try a “too much dinner” dress-up night. The twist: most women arrive thinking they have pushed the boundary, only for the group to be genuinely confused because the outfits look completely normal and gorgeous. That gap between what we fear and what others perceive becomes a powerful lens on confidence, self-worth, and the quiet rules that teach us to self-edit. Jo also shares how she went all in on the brief, and why being willing to get a few looks at Woolies can be strangely freeing.
We then zoom out to the bigger takeaway: the wardrobe is a simple place to spot limiting beliefs in action. If a top makes you feel amazing, why does it only get worn twice a year when an occasion feels “good enough”? We talk through a tiny experiment you can run today to practise taking up space, and we leave you with a question that reaches far beyond clothes: where else have you decided you are too much?
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