My favorite saying when it comes to fashion is that it is subjective. No matter the trend, the current look, or whatever everyone is doing, you’re always going to put your own spin onto a look. Knowing your own style and owning it makes it even better! This post is going to teach you how to discover your personal style in 6 easy ways because fashion is meant to be fun and make you feel great about yourself so, why not learn how to dress your best?
My own personal style has gone through so many changes throughout the years. I mean, I definitely went through the prepubescent colorful stage, the matching sets the stage, and the Tumblr, hipster stage– although, I think each of those stages taught me something about myself and what I like. Now, the stage I’m at is definitely my everyday look but, I’m continuing to add a few pieces and that brings me to the first step.
Look at different types of styles – Make a
Having knowledge of different styles is the most important because you need to know what you like.
- My favorite style types are street style, neutral, casual but dressed up look, and mom jeans. That has been my style for the last few years and I love it. So, look at styles like preppy, hipster, punk, goth, and whatever else and pick at least three that stand out to you.
- Once you’ve chosen your three styles, google celebrities and bloggers who dress like that. A few of my inspirations are Rihanna, Fashion influx, Not Jess Fashion, and Aimee Song. I love all of their looks and each one plays into my everyday style.
- Once you’ve figured points A and B out, make a mood board! Your best option is to make a board on Pinterest and pin different looks, pieces, and images of those styles that you like. When you have your mood board set, it’ll make your shopping experience easie
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Choose Your Favorite Pieces From Your Closet
We are all victims of buying something that we thought was cute on the rack or buying something we wanted to experiment with but have never worn. So, go through your closet, purge those pieces and then make a selection of the ones you actually like and would definitely wear at that moment. Once you have a stack of the already owned pieces in your closet, it’ll help you recognize what you like.
If You Don’t Feel Comfortable In It – Don’t Wear It
This is a super important one! If you keep tugging, pulling, lifting– whatever, then you probably shouldn’t be wearing it. I have definitely worn a few dresses that were too short for my liking or too frumpy and what I learned from that is never to buy something in that style! Buy pieces that make you feel your best.
Experiment
Go outside of your comfort zone! Okay honey? I am a firm believer of experimenting and trying everything once. I’ve gone shopping with friends who have refused to try things on (for multiple reasons) but as soon as they do, they love it! Don’t be afraid and try out different looks and styles.
Make A List of What You Prefer.
Do you like skirts or pants? Prints or monochrome? By narrowing these down, it’ll give you a sense of what you like. Streetwear is normally a lot of pants whereas preppy outfits are a lot of skirts. If you prefer skirts and dresses, leaning towards preppy may be your choice.
Does It Make You Happy?
Lastly, do you feel happy?! Do you look in the mirror and say “ooou, wow! I’m a bad bitch!” If you don’t feel that way or are constantly saying that you need to upgrade your style then it’s not your style sis! You should always feel 100% in anything you wear!
Alright,
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Xoxo,
Shay