A Guide to Personal Style
Today someone driving past me in a parking lot yelled “I love your pants!” out their window at me. It made me jump, but I can’t blame them, I was wearing awesome pants.
I’m not trying to be insufferable when I say, I get unsolicited compliments from strangers ALL THE TIME on my style and what I’m wearing. Sure, I also get the occasional passive aggressive comment, (I’m looking at you grandma), but the fact is my clothes make a statement that many people can’t ignore.
This is because I have a strong personal style.
If you wouldn't feel confident saying that about yourself, but wish you would, you’re in the right place.
In this blog series I’m exploring what it takes to cultivate a wardrobe that is both beautiful and functional, but that most importantly, compliments and highlights who YOU are and what makes you special.
There are several different factors that contribute to a personal style, in this post I’ll explore these, so you can start to reframe how you approach style.
THE CLOTHES
Obviously this is where it all starts. What you actually put on your body, and how, definitely contributes to your personal style. However, anyone can own and wear clothes, and still not feel they are expressing themselves the way they wish.
That is because it really isn’t about what the clothes look like as much as what they feel like.
Learning to understand how different colors, textures, and cuts make you feel is the first step.
Are you totally confused? Don’t worry, we’ll dive into what I mean in a lot more detail.
SHOPPING
How you shop is going to affect your style a lot.
What kind of quality are your clothes? How unique are the pieces?
Changing how you shop to suit your personal needs and style is critical to building your dream wardrobe, and truly expressing yourself the way you want to.
THE SILHOUETTE
This is the shape that your clothes work together to create when on your body. Think form-hugging verses oversized, proportionate or exaggerated.
Silhouettes are one of the most exciting aspects of fashion.
You’ll probably find that two or three silhouettes are your go-tos, shapes that you return to over and over, and make you feel powerful.
YOU DESERVE TO LOOK AND FEEL AMAZING
I’ll cover all these topics, and more, in the weeks to come, as I share my hacks for developing a personal style that works FOR YOU.
Getting ready for the day should make your life easier, not harder. It should be a moment you look forward to, not a chore that stresses you out.
Stick around, and you’ll be strutting your stuff with unquestionable main-character energy in no time.
