Clothes Can Change Your Life

Achieving Real Life Transformation Through Style

By Allison Bornstein

Practical tools for defining your personal style, making intentional choices, and experimenting with your wardrobe without losing yourself in the process. With a forward by New York Times best selling author, Jennette McCurdy.

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A book cover with light purple and light green color blocking – Clothes Can Change Your Life: Achieving Real Life Transformation Through Style by Allison Bornstein

Where to Order

US Stockists

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October 21 – November 30

International Stockists

* International Buyers, preorder from the US!

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About the Book

Clothes Can Change Your Life is celebrated stylist and bestselling author Allison Bornstein’s guide to cultivating a wardrobe that inspires confidence. From career reinvention and new motherhood to a changing body, a breakup, or simply becoming a new version of yourself, Allison offers practical advice for dressing through life’s transitions—and feeling more confident along the way.

Drawing on years of working one-on-one with women at pivotal moments in their lives, Bornstein reveals the surprising ways our closets can help us navigate change, build confidence, and reconnect with ourselves. With her signature style, wit, and practical wisdom, she takes us inside real life transformations and shows how getting dressed can be a powerful tool for moving through life’s transitions.

Bornstein offers practical tools for defining your personal style, making intentional choices, and experimenting with your wardrobe without losing yourself in the process. A guide to style, confidence, and real-life transformation, Clothes Can Change Your Life will change the way you think about your closet—and yourself.

“It was a wonderful experience working with Allison. First of all, she's such a nice and kind person, generous with her knowledge and time. And how often do you get to work with a celebrity stylist with amazing taste? Allison nailed my style within 5 minutes of seeing the clothes I always wear, nodding her head at the color scheme and plethora of tee shirts.”

Celine T.

“I had literally the best time FaceTiming with Allison to go through my wardrobe. I felt she instantly understood both who I am as a person AND my personal style. She so quickly identified what my go-to looks should be and helped me find new ways to style items in my closet that left me stumped. Allison's belief that fashion is wellness is completely true – I ended my session with her feeling refreshed, uplifted, and more confident in how to approach my wardrobe.”

Natasha L.

"Working with Allison was a total joy - like a really good therapist she is attentive, supportive and was able to lead me to an empowered place with my wardrobe. I left our session feeling confident and energized by her thoughtful editing and easy to implement system. I always felt like Allison was seeing ME as woman and simply used my clothing to highlight this individuality & self-perception. Can’t wait until our next meeting!”

Emily C.

“At the risk of sounding dramatic, I would describe my appointment with Allison as an act of self love. We’re so often told that fashion is the realm of the shallow, too frivolous to think about. Allison has taught me that fashion can be a tool of wellness. The more she helped me clean out and organise my closet, the tidier my mind felt. I know how to feel good when I step outside of my house now and it feels like a superpower.”

Armani N.

Book a Session

BOOK A STYLING SESSION, GET A FREE SIGNED BOOK

October 21 – November 30

FaceTime Styling Session + Links

One hour FaceTime session with Allison followed by an email of shop-able links that Allison believes will refresh your wardrobe. Let’s say that during your session you realize you are lacking basics that will help you connect the dots and wear your favorite items in a different way. After the call, you will receive a personalized email with links of what to purchase in addition to some written styling tips customized for your style and wardrobe!

And for this month only, your booking also gets you a FREE SIGNED COPY of my new book, Clothes Can Change Your Life. Be sure to fill out the address section in the Calendly so we know where to send your copy! By booking this session you are automatically preordering the book at no additional cost and your book order will be fulfilled and sent to you on pub day, 3/30!

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Facetime Styling Session

Allison conducts her sessions over FaceTime. A lot of clients have done The Closet Editing System pre-appointment to help Allison get a sense of the work that needs to be done. Allison can also suggest new pieces to enhance your REGULARS or “go-to” looks and she has a knack for crafting unique ways to wear the pieces you already have. Essentially, making it seem as if you just went shopping, albeit, in your own closet. Let’s just call it the ultimate refresh.

And for this month only, your booking also gets you a FREE SIGNED COPY of my new book, Clothes Can Change Your Life. Be sure to fill out the address section in the Calendly so we know where to send your copy! By booking this session you are automatically preordering the book at no additional cost and your book order will be fulfilled and sent to you on pub day, 3/30!

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Mini Styling Session

15 minute session where you can show off your “regulars” or go-to looks to give a sense of your style, give a quick tour of your closest, or show items you don’t know how to style. This is just an outline - Allison is happy to answer any questions!

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In-Person Session

In-person sessions are available in Los Angeles - please reach out directly to allison@allisonbornstein.com for rates and scheduling.