Are you tired of feeling like your wardrobe is lacking a true theme or distinct style?
Do you find yourself struggling to put together outfits that truly represent who you are?
You are NOT alone!
Most women feel this way at some point in their lives, if not multiple times! Here are a few things you can do to create a signature style that reflects your personality.
Find your inspiration
Take a look at your favorite fashion icons, celebrities, or even friends whose style you admire. What do they wear that catches your eye? Is it their use of colour, pattern, or silhouette? Take note of what inspires you and use it as a starting point for creating your own unique style.
It’s also a good idea to take a style personality quiz to find out what you gravitate towards. Sometimes what you think you like doesn’t actually align with what you actually like to wear or feel comfortable in, so taking a quiz, preferably with a personal stylist will help you massively, but allowing you to discover your true style personality.
Identify your favourite pieces
Think about the items in your closet that you always feel good wearing. Maybe it’s a certain type of dress, a specific colour, or a favorite pair of shoes. These pieces are the foundation of your signature style.
Discovering your body shape will help you to really know what fits and suits you well. Dressing for your body shape and investing in some good staple items will enhance your look, but allow you to choose your favourite pieces and be confident that not only are they your favourite because you like the way they look, but that they are working hard for your figure.
Experiment with different looks
Don’t be afraid to try new things! Mix and match your favorite pieces in different ways to create new outfits. Play around with accessories, layering, and different textures. The key is to have fun and be creative. Pinterest and Instagram are your best friends here. Search for certain styles or pieces of clothing and screenshot or save your favourite looks. Refer to these when you need a bit of inspiration.
Stay true to yourself
At the end of the day, your signature style should be a reflection of who you are. Don’t feel like you have to conform to a certain look or trend if it doesn’t feel authentic to you. Wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable. If you love colours that aren’t within your colour palette – who cares?! If you’re an hourglass but you want to cover your cleavage, do it! You don’t have to be the stereotype, and the thing that looks best on any women is confidence.
Don’t be afraid to evolve
Your signature style doesn’t have to stay the same forever. As you grow and evolve as a person, your style may change too. Embrace this evolution and allow your signature style to grow and change with you. Each season you might lean into different style personalities, and over the years it’s very likely you’ll change.
Re-evaluate your style after big life or body changes, and maybe every couple of years or so. Check in with your wardrobe and ask yourself if the things you’re wearing still give you joy and confidence, and if not, what pieces do now?
Written by Emma Rostron, a Fashion Blogger and Personal Stylist, dedicated to helping women discover their unique style and empowering them to shine with confidence.
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