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28 pieces, fifty-leven outfits

For less than $300, I added 28 pieces to my closet. Here's how second-hand shopping and strategy gave me a versatile wardrobe.

Jan 6 • Shaun Chavis

Welcome to re:dressing!

I lost 140 pounds and now I'm rebuilding my wardrobe. Re:dressing is about style and self discovery when your body changes.

Dec 25, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

How I built a winter wardrobe for $289

I got 28 pieces for less than $300! Here are the thrifting strategies that filled my closet and made me a more confident shopper.

Dec 23, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Re:Dressing's 2025 holiday gift guide

Stylish gifts from $30 and up that support small, woman-owned businesses

Nov 23, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Give yourself space to play with your style

Mirrors, dressing rooms, and apps all help. But the space you really need to create is in your mind.

Nov 7, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

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How I built a winter wardrobe for $289

Dec 23, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

I lost half my size. I've got something to say about weight bias in fashion.

Aug 5, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

How I built a capsule wardrobe that actually sparks joy (not boredom)

Jun 3, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

An intro to African jeans

Aug 13, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Style through weight changes

Post-weight loss bra fitting is hard!

When the girls change shape, buying a bra can be challenging. Here's guidance and recommendations from a bra fit expert.

Aug 27, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Why your brain might sabotage how you see your post-weight loss body

Struggling to see your weight loss transformation? I interviewed a psychiatrist about body dysmorphia. It's a mental health issue that's more complex…

May 21, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

What to wear while losing weight

Losing weight on popular weight loss drugs or after bariatric surgery is a challenge that's not just practical–it's also mental. Here are some things I…

Apr 3, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Why goal outfits probably aren’t motivating you—and what to do instead

Some say having goal clothes motivates you to lose weight. But holding on to those someday outfits keeps you stuck and delays your happiness. It's time…

Mar 18, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Live event replays

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Owning the change: Body image & style as we age

A recording from Shaun Chavis's live video

Oct 28, 2025 • Shaun Chavis and Chitra 🦋 Eder

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How to fix your fit

Watch (59 mins) | Easy sew and no-sew DIY alterations for clothes you love that almost fit

Sep 25, 2025 • Shaun Chavis and The Thick-Thrift Diaries

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Hair styles to fit your face & personality

Watch (46 mins) | We love to use our hair to express ourselves, but it gets challenging when our hair or face changes with time or because of health…

Jul 24, 2025 • Shaun Chavis and Heather Lenore

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Use your imagination to discover your style & yourself

Watch (52 mins) | Are you dressing to fit society's vision—or your own? Get inspired to use your imagination to show up as your authentic self.

Jun 27, 2025 • Shaun Chavis and Josh Miller

Recent posts

58:16

Owning the change: Body image & style as we age

A recording from Shaun Chavis's live video

Oct 28, 2025 • Shaun Chavis and Chitra 🦋 Eder

It’s time to face it: I hate shopping for clothes

I’ve got a BFF shopping trip coming up! So I’ve got to do something with my shopping trauma. Here’s my anti-anxiety script—and a gentle nudge to make…

Oct 24, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Defining your style in three words

Give this ChatGPT a movie scene and it'll guide you to your three style words.

Oct 10, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

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How to fix your fit

Watch (59 mins) | Easy sew and no-sew DIY alterations for clothes you love that almost fit

Sep 25, 2025 • Shaun Chavis and The Thick-Thrift Diaries

Trench coats: When beige is just too basic

17 alternative neutrals and statement coats to fit your personal style, in plus, mid- and straight sizes.

Sep 9, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

Post-weight loss bra fitting is hard!

When the girls change shape, buying a bra can be challenging. Here's guidance and recommendations from a bra fit expert.

Aug 27, 2025 • Shaun Chavis

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re:dressing

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Rebuilding my wardrobe and personal style after losing 140 pounds.

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