Fashionable and Achievable: Your New Year's Resolutions for a Stylish 2026

Setting Intentions for a Stylish New Year

As the new year rolls around, we often find ourselves making grand promises: waking up at dawn for bootcamp, guzzling green juice, and picking up new hobbies. While setting these goals is easy, sticking to them is the real challenge. Victoria Jackson, Founder of The Collective Membership, offers a refreshing perspective: “The start of a new year carries such a beautiful, energetic quality; it’s a clean slate, full of possibility, and the ideal time to reset. But rather than setting resolutions that fade by February, I prefer to set intentions, because intentions are rooted in identity. They anchor you into the feeling of the life you’re creating, rather than the pressure of perfectly achieving a goal.”

Making Meaningful Connections

Jackson suggests focusing on intentions rather than specific goals. For example, your intention for 2026 could be around connection—moving off your phone and into real life, making monthly plans with friends, hosting more, or attending events. “Rather than one specific goal, you’re using a word as your North Star to guide you through the year,” she explains.

Fashion Team’s New Year Resolutions

From finding new hobbies to committing to personal growth, here are some resolutions from the fashion team to inspire you for 2026:

Tania Leslau, Fashion Features Editor

Tania Leslau shares her achievement from last year and her plans for 2026: “Quite honestly, I’m still so thrilled that I actually achieved my New Year’s resolution from last year (learning to drive on the other side of the road) that I haven’t even thought about 2026. I have a few boxes to tick on my to-do list, like fully committing to Substack, reading the tower of books mounted on my coffee table, and texting back within a socially acceptable timeframe. So let’s go with learning to grasp the art of general adulting a little better.”

Clare Pennington, Editor

Clare Pennington has a recurring resolution: “My New Year’s resolution is the same every year, but I never quite manage to pull it off, so it’s going straight back on the list for 2026. I want to get a hobby. I see other people joining choirs or book clubs and it all looks so lovely and wholesome (something my life could certainly do with.) So this year, I’m dabbling with taking up knitting, crochet, or making cakes that are actually edible. Wish me luck…”

Lauren Ramsay, Deputy Digital Editor

Lauren Ramsay aims to build on her running habit: “I was one of the lucky (or unlucky, depending on how you see it) who caught the running bug in 2025, so for 2026, I want to push myself more. I also want to join a running community to hold me accountable while also making the whole experience more enjoyable.”

Orion Scott, Style Editor

Orion Scott plans to embrace a more vibrant wardrobe: “This year, I’m making it my mission to dress more fun, no matter the occasion. I don’t know about you, but I for one, am done letting the dress code dictate whether or not I can wear color, tulle, frills, or all three. I guess at the crux, my 2026 resolution is to be more confident with my wardrobe and personal style and not care what others might think on the bus into work.”

Bringing Your Intentions to Life

Victoria Jackson, in partnership with PRYA, shares six practical ways to bring your intentions to life:

Get radically clear on your vision: Write down what you’re calling in and why it matters. The more specific you are with the feeling and lifestyle behind the goal, the more guidance you give your subconscious mind.
Embody the version of you who already has it: Visualize your ‘Future You’ making decisions today. What habits do they have? How do they speak to themselves? Embodiment bridges the gap between where you are and where you’re going.
Take aligned micro-actions daily: Manifestation isn’t passive. One small step each day, sending that email, posting that content, applying for an opportunity, builds momentum, confidence, and evidence that strengthens belief.
Detach from the timeline, not the vision: Stay committed to the what, but release the when and how. Trust is magnetic; clinging to timing keeps you in lack.
Prioritize how you want to feel: Emotions reflect your energetic frequency. Supportive rituals like journaling, meditation, or EFT tapping help you stay aligned with the feeling of your desire.
Act like the opportunity is already on its way: Prepare your life for what you want: clear space, organize finances, and restructure your schedule. Creating room is a declaration of readiness.