Let me begin by saying that finding your personal fashion style is about getting to know yourself. It's about being connected with the very essence of who YOU are - and be confident about it!
So WHAT exactly is the YOU and what does it have to do with fashion?
Imagine a world (call it "Sameville") where everybody wore the same clothes. A place where they had the same style and liked the same things.
Now that wouldn't exactly be the most colourful and stimulating world... would it?
But the sad reality is - the majority of people tend to go this route when it comes to clothes! So this is where developing your style comes into the picture.
Dare to be yourself and wear the clothes that express the unique and fabulous person you are!
Colour this life with shapes, colours and styles - and be the shining example of the beauty of diversity :-)
Karla, I don't have time for jabberish philosophy.
Take me straight to the fashion style quiz & tips!
Creating your own personal style is the art of combining an outfit, or an image if you will, based on the various aspects of your personality and lifestyle, which consists of:
- Your taste
- Interests
- Desires
- Inspirations
- Aspirations and
- History
You bring a couple (or all) of them together and let it shine in the way you dress. But of course, only the aspects you want to express and show to the world!
"Know, first, who you are; and then adorn yourself accordingly."
- Epictetus (Greek philosopher)
Why Is It Important to Develop a Personal Fashion Style?
Oh, the reasons are many but it's mainly to feel & look good! Creating your unique style helps you achieve a sense of confidence and comfort in how you put together an outfit. This sets you apart from the rest - the awkward-looking fashion victims you see out there on the street and in the cookie-cutter media.
| Fashion and style are two different things but similar in so many ways.
Fashion is about looks and image that are popular in a specific time and period. Style on the other hand, is more about expressing your individuality through clothes, and it doesn't have an expiration date. It's more REAL.
Fashion gives you the inspiration, ideas and the nudge to dare - and style is what you make out of it. |
Blend a boho outfit with something that's more YOU and TODAY.
You want to look trés chic, so avoid the total hippie á la street beggar look by blending boho with your own signature style.
{ Take a look at these examples I've created: }
It takes a lot of trial and error to find your personal clothing style, so don't worry about making mistakes along the way. In fact, developing your personal fashion style is a journey not a destination. Experimenting and just having fun help you get to know yourself better :-)
Style = Individuality
Once you connect with your core fashion persona, your style will improve and you'll look fabulous. This will radiate through the way you dress. You'll feel good and and attract the same admirations clothes-horses like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe are (still) getting!
"Wear something you feel gorgeous in and don't try too hard; it's much sexier when it appears effortless. Clothes that don't fit, or don't fit the wearer's personality, don't help."
- Heidi Klum (super model)
Their trick? Well, they knew that they didn't need to have a certain look to look good. Instead, they accentuated their individuality.
Marilyn Monroe had the curves and personality to create that feminine, sexy image which she was known for. Imagine if we put her signature halter dress on slim-trim sporty and sophisticated Audrey Hepburn? Uh-uh.. Imagine how out of place she would feel!
Audrey's straight, minimal tee shirt and pants on curvy Marilyn? Don't get me started. ;-) See why some trends and clothing styles you see in magazines just don't look good on some people?
To be continued... ;-)
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