Personal style is considered to be the best but finding out the right personal style could be a bit struggling one. Personal style is often called to be a “Signature Style” and this style is often too heavily weighted on the celebrity style icons. Style is as much about knowing about yourself as well as knowing what you want to portray. If you are well aware of this knowledge then other people’s opinions hardly matters to anyone of you. In order to flaunt with your personal style few things are very important to know about yourself and through this article we will help you to flaunt with your personal style.
Understand Your Body Shape
In order to set your personal style it is very important to know your body shape. Your body shape will help you to know about your dressing shape and would help you to know what silhouettes show it off best. If you have a good understanding of your body shape and your strengths and weaknesses then you can buy the right clothes to either accentuate or camouflage them. Once you have discovered that, you can start thinking about the desired silhouette you want to create and create a balanced outfit otherwise you can pay close attention to celebrities with similar shapes to you then you would be able to spot the silhouettes that always work for you.
Understand your personality
Once you know about your body shape it becomes very important to know about your personality. You must write down some words that describe your personality. How would you currently describe it? Do you feel that your style reflects your personality? You must have a look at various different styles and try to find out which do appeal to you most. You can also feel free to splash in other items and colors that you like as well-that will make it more unique anyway.
Colors that inspire you
You would be surprised to know that colors can also have a huge effect upon your personal style and how you feel. You must try to understand how certain colors make you feel. If you do not use much color in your current personal style then you may start to experiment a bit by adding bits of colors through accessories and see how these make you feel.
Keep a scrapbook or pin the styles that inspire you
Whenever you see others wearing clothes you admire or like you must try to get a picture and paste it in a note or scrapbook. After a while, you will see a pattern developing of the kind of styles that you like. You must take note of that and remind yourself about this style before going for the latest fashionable trend.
Be critical of your current wardrobe
You must be honest on which garments in your closet do you really like. How many of the garments have you not worn for a long time. How many were ‘mistakes’. Again, write down those that did not work. Which clothes make you happy? Then donate or swap any items that you know do not really work for you. They may be great pieces, but if they don’t suit you or your body type or create the silhouette you are after, you will not look stylish in them. Have a look at my wardrobe editing series and create a wardrobe that you love.
Be sure that every item you buy fits you
Whenever, you see an absolutely wonderful piece of clothing at a rock bottom price then you buy it. When you try it on, it is either just a little bit too short or too tight. You buy it anyway because the piece is so lovely and it is cheap. This is a big mistake. Any clothing that does not fit you properly will never look good on you. So please beware of sales and only buy new clothes when you really adore them and they fit you properly. Proper fitted clothes fits in your body and enhance your style personality.
Keep a note book or diary of your outfits or take pictures
You may have already pin images or make a scrapbook of clothes that inspire you but it is also important to understand which clothes you actually wear make you feel great. If you felt wonderful on any particular day wearing a certain outfit, write it down or it would be even better to take a picture. This will help you identify your style and prevent you from making buying mistakes.
Try to identify the components of your style and only follow the latest trends
It is very important to know that true style defies fashion trends. Although it is nice to add some trendy pieces each season. You must always remember that you should only go for the trends that suit you. You must learn to wait for a trend that suits you and then buy several pieces.
Be sure your wardrobe contains all the necessary basics for your style
If you are able to understand all of the above concept then you got a clearer sense of what you like and what suits you. Now the time has come to know that you need to determine if you have the basic essentials necessary for your particular style. Such basics will be different for all of you. You must go through your inspiration book and determine the absolutely necessary essentials for your style. Here is also what some style experts have to say about your wardrobe essentials.
Make your style extra special with the right statement pieces and accessories
Once you have covered the basics of your style then you can look for some wonderful statement pieces that are truly unique for you. You can even try to be creative and mix both high and low end brands together and try to create something unique. Accessories are easier to change and it is also easier to be very creative with them. You must invest in a good pair of shoes and choose the perfect hand bag for your style. If you understand your style well then it may not be necessary at all to have many shoes or handbags. Rather, you could focus on getting the perfect ones. One of these accessories may become part of your signature style. Something that uniquely defines you.
Now you are one step closer to conquering your personal style goals which can also be termed as the "Signature style". Understanding yourself better can help you to set your own personal style and which would unique from the rest of the others. You must stop making poor choices while you go for a shopping.