I used to be the queen of hesitation. I’d see a piece—a blazer, a dress, shoes—that I knew would make me feel powerful and ready. But I’d stop myself because, “When will I actually wear this? What if there’s no occasion?”

Here’s the truth I had to learn: the occasion isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you create.

Buying that blazer before you have the meeting is more than just shopping—it’s an act of faith. It’s saying, “I’m preparing for the opportunity I’m working hard to get.” It’s telling yourself, “I deserve to feel confident and put together now, not later.”

When you buy the thing with intention, you’re not just adding to your wardrobe—you’re investing in your future self. That blazer, those shoes, that dress—they become symbols of your ambition and belief in what’s coming.

Why this mindset matters

The right outfit changes how you feel. It shifts your energy and how you carry yourself. When you wear that blazer or those shoes, even before the big day, you start stepping into your future with confidence.

You stop waiting for the “right moment” and start making that moment happen.

How to bring this into your life:

• Pick the piece that excites you but scares you a little (because that’s usually the one tied to growth).
• Buy it, and wear it when you’re working from home, running errands, or just taking yourself seriously.
• Use it as a reminder that you’re moving toward the life and opportunities you want.
• When the occasion arrives, you’ll be ready—and more than ready—you’ll be owning it.

Buy the thing because the occasion will come. It’s part of how you prepare, how you believe, and how you show up for your future.

This mindset changed how I shop, how I dress, and honestly, how I approach life. I’m no longer waiting—I’m showing up, fully dressed for the role I’m ready to play.

Dominika