The Beginner’s Guide to Finding Your Style
It is exhilarating to begin finding your style, but it can also be overwhelming. It’s a journey of personal introspection, not FOMO. So, in essence, how you dress says a lot about not only your style but also the kind of person you are and the lifestyle that comes with it. How to get started on defining your style: Focus.
The Art of Developing Personal Style
Personal style goes beyond just the clothes you wear; it is expression. That means when you find a style that works properly, it works further than the fabric in your garments. It will help you streamline time-consuming processes, speed up shopping and make it easier after others review your purchases.
What Do You Have: Evaluating Your Existing Closet?
The first step to developing your style is by determining what you already own. Take an hour one weekend to go through your closet and try on a bunch of outfits – make mental notes (or write them down) about which pieces do the best job of helping you look like yourself. Take note of the colours, materials and cuts you are inclined to. This is useful because by doing this exercise, you will A) realise what trends or styles are not for you and B) help identify something to invest in next time you look at a gap on the options front.
Looking for Inspiration: How to Create Your Style Vision Board
Inspiration is ubiquitous in the digital age we live in today. Gather a digital or physical collection of images from fashion magazines, social media or style influencers you worship. Instead, you might look at the attractive pictures for a common thread – which can start to identify stylistic elements of your taste you had never defined before.
Defining Your Lifestyle Needs – The Practicality and Stylish Way
Your daily style routine should reflect your personal life. Determine your style according to where you work, where you go out with friends and the climate conditions. A lawyer working in a corporation will have different wardrobe needs than an independent graphic designer. Make sure your styling is visually pleasing and functional with what you do.
You have reached the second phase of this, which is experimenting with various looks. This is the trial-and-error phase.
Feel free to experiment with different styles (do not fear new ones). Even if you are not planning on making a purchase, browse the other stores and try out pieces that have never felt like your style. Pair it with accessories of your choice. This period of experimentation is essential when you are defining your style. But remember, it is alright to make mistakes. They are a part of the learning process.
Finding Your Staples: Creating a Capsule Closet
The more you learn about your style, the easier it will be to notice trends and identify critical key pieces that build out your wardrobe. These items range dramatically, from a perfectly tailored blazer to a simple dress to a killer pair of statement shoes. Stick with investing your money in high-quality versions of these pieces, as they are the base building blocks for most everyday wear.
Embracing The Colour and Texture to Add Depth to Your Style
Personal style is all about colour and texture. Try a few colour schemes to see which suits your complexion and makes you feel confident. Mix up your textures, too: Smooth silks with a knit cardigan for dimension in your airport-friendly layers.
Art of Accessorizing: How to Enhance Your Look
It can be easy to accessorise, and accessories can either make or break your outfit, but it is a perfect way of showcasing who you are. A statement necklace, timeless watch or bold sock is the ideal way to put your unique stamp on even the most basic outfit.
Becoming Confident: Wearing Your Style Proud
Confidence is critical, as always, when it comes to personal style. After all, when you find a style that feels like it belongs to the real, you wear it with pride. Just know personal style is a process… and it’s OK if what you like changes over the years.
Sustainable Style: The What, Why & How Behind Your Fashion Choices
As we all navigate through developing a unique style, please think about how your fashions affect the environment and the humans who wear what you wear. Focus on finding sustainable brands, shop second-hand, and buy pieces you will wear multiple times. But also representative of your lifestyle, values, and personal aesthetic.
By practising these steps and staying open to discovering who you are, you’ll soon be on your unique personal style journey. Fashion is supposed to be fun and make you feel great – embrace it with new styles to create your ideal image.
