Your style is the aura you carry with you. It is a unique attribute of your persona, and it signifies your demeanor. A woman strives to carve an incredible style of her own, which signifies not only her fashion sense and elegance but also her power and grace. Just open your closet and see what’s the most common color, fabric or dress type that you have. This maybe your taste and the style you have brought in for yourself. Let us learn some ways on how to find your style. As personal style is an important part of your personality.
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What is my style:
Ever wondered people are discussing someone’s specific style and persona. And more than that thinking about your styles, well we all have been there. We may have felt a need for a unique style all the way, and maybe we even have it but are unaware of it.
A great personal style takes you a long way; from making the first impression to building self-confidence to even getting noticed at work and other gatherings. In a way having a style which is your own, helps in developing stronger social ties. This is a sure called addition to our personality.
Tips to help you find your style:
There are ample ways to find your style, and enhance it better too. Learning about your own style requires an incredible understanding of fashion and popular styles. Be observant of what’s hot and what’s not. Make sure to explore yourself. About what are your likes, preferences, and dislikes, also what looks good on you and what’s a strict no to your style.
The style is a blend of exploring within and what knowing what you want to be like. And moreover caring about how others feel and look at you. Some tips to find your style are:
1- Understand your body first:
It is very important to know your body type and fittings. Learn more about how to accentuate the different body shapes. When you now your body shape it gets easier to pick an outfit which accentuates your persona. There are largely five kinds of body shapes, and all have selected attire, which makes them stylish and admirable. These body shapes are Apple shaped body, pear shaped body, Rectangular body, inverted rectangle body, hourglass body.
- Hourglass shape has a narrow waist and bigger hip and bust which are same in size
- Rectangle shape has undefined waist and curves, small bust and hips
- Inverted rectangle shape has wide shoulders small hips and large bust.
- Pear shaped have wider hips than shoulders, fat more around hip and buttock areas
- Apple shaped have no waistline defined, more bulging torso and slim legs.
2- Explore your own persona:
First write down on a paper what do you think are your personality attributes, then write what do you want to be. And based on that analyze how you wish to go ahead from here. Also learn more about the styles you prefer and the style you would want more in your wardrobe
3- Find your color:
There must be some colors you feel look great on you, and some more colors you are fond of. Just keep adding to the list of your likes and dislikes. Colors have a great effect on your style, you may also read about psychology of colors as some colors bring smile and charm to your persona and some make you look dull
4- Search online for styles in vogue:
Pin the styles you just adore and make your own Instagram registry of styles you like. You may also make a scrapbook of the styles you see online, in magazines or at around stores.
5- Find your inspiration:
Follow your favorite style icons, and find which of their styles is your pick. get inspired and try to develop your style based on your taste and preference. You may get influenced by your favorite celebrity and this can help in enriching your own style
6- Clean up and declutter:
This one step is the most critical of all, trim down your wardrobe and take out the stuff which is uselessly lying in your closet or spoiling your style. This must be proceeded carefully as it is necessary to just get rid of items which are not getting any better and those which we may like but are spoiling our style. Trust your gut and follow your instinct as you are the best judge for yourself
7- Shop Smart:
Be sure to grab the best deals and most amazing brands ahead and in time. You won’t find an item of clothing at a competitive price when you need it the most, so plan. Buy to fill in gaps in your wardrobe and not add to the cluttering piles at home. Go with the trend and look out for your comfort too
8- Buy and keep only those items which fit you well:
This is very important to design your style, the clothes must be a great fit for you. Only those clothes must fit in your wardrobe which fit you perfectly. The outfit must create a mesmerizing silhouette of you. Don’t just run for the brand or price but check for their fit before buying
9- Make a diary for your style:
This is an excellent way to connect with your style and embellish it further. The first page of the diary must have the style ingredients which you wish to see yourself in. And keep adding details of items which you got, this will help to enrich it further. This will also keep reminding you of your style and assist you in avoiding impulsive shopping
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10- Identify your vision and passion in life:
Your style must be a reflection of your passion and vision in life. Keep your lifestyle goals in mind and then devise your style this will be effortless to keep up. Be sure to keep your long term goals, overall personality attributes and prevailing fashion trends also in mind
11- Accessorize to perfection:
Be sure to grab the most appealing accessories. Neckpieces, hat, shades, purse, shoes, makeup and more would not only add grace and style but also complete your look. Pick the most amazing and stylish of all accessories. Be creative and opt for the wonderful styles you see around
How to find your clothing style:
Wondering how to figure out your style and also what are the most definitive elements which make your personality. Well, we have some pointers to help you identify your fashion style. These include:
1- Based on your body shape pick the outfits which are ideal for your body
2- Budget well for all your shopping endeavors
3- Look at your recent and past photographs, do cover pictures for all occasions.
4- Based on the pictures pick your best styles according to you
5- Look out for compliments when you dress for a party and check which colors or dresses are complimented more
How to change your style:
For women looking for changing their style, it may be a lot of courage than effort. As it is about removing some of your likes from your own style and adding new ones which may or may not be what you like, for now at least. But these are a sure shot way to get a complete image makeover and join the stylish brigade. Some ways to change your style are:
1- Pick a style goal: you may pick a person, a trend or a fashion. This will be your ultimate agenda for the style makeover
2- Know your dimensions: The place you live, where you work, the social environment around, your realistic budget, and some ingredients of aspirational styling too. This will help in deciding your style
3- A thorough closet decluttering is needed: Pick only those outfits which are aligned with your styling goals, and are fitted well. Discard the rest
4- Build an all inclusive new wardrobe: Cover all the most important parts of your wardrobe as evening wear, formal wear, casual wear, party wear, trendy wear and more by choosing the most suitable and stylish garment from each categories from the above list you made
5- Keep your favorite colors in mind: Pick the most suitable and your favorite colors which will add shimmer to your style
6- Accessorize with different items than your current favorites. It is very important to change your style with different accessories. As same accessories will make it monotonous and add dullness to your changing style
7- Keep up with your style every time: After all the styling makeover, it is very important to stay put with this new style. Never deviate and keep up with the style to get noticed and appreciated.
8- Change your hair style. Hair-do makes a very important part of your style and just changing it to a better and more appealing one gives a new dimension to your style.
9- Look stylish every time
The above compilation of Tips on how to find your style is to help you style in utmost graceful and charismatic ways every time. Know your style and dress according to your personal style. Share ahead and keep writing us, we love hearing from you!
By Minu Manisha
