Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and this Style feature about How to Cultivate Your Personal Style.
It is often said that clothes make the man, they also make a woman too. Your personal sense of style is something that is constantly with you. You have to make decisions about what you wear every day.
These decisions are not always easy because you may feel that you don’t have enough items in your wardrobe to consistently look fabulous. Whether this is the case or not before you rush out and buy new pieces to mix and match, you’re going to need to understand your personal sense of style. So, here are our top tips for How to Cultivate your Personal Style.
How to Cultivate Your Personal Style
1: Color Literacy
The first step in getting a great personal style is to understand how colors work together. Not every color will suit you.
You need to make sure that you’re taking the time to understand which ones are right for you. It is possible to get a color analysis professionally done.
Your personal style preferences as well as your skin tone will be taken into consideration when selecting the right colors for you. This will ensure that whenever you pick out clothes in these colors your skin will glow and make you look radiant.
Also, once you know which colors flatter you, experiment, don’t be afraid to try new color combinations.
2: Have classic pieces
Having classic pieces to hand is something that you should always strive for in your wardrobe. These classic pieces are necessary because you can mix and match them with just about anything. If you’re a woman make sure you always have a black dress ready.
Black dresses can be dressed up or down and they can be made to look fabulous for just about any occasion. Also, make sure you have a white shirt and a blazer. A nice pair of black pants will go well with just about anything as well.
If you’re a man, always have your standard black suit, white shirt, and a tie of your choice ready to go. Of course, there are other types of staples that you can have as well it’s up to you to decide which ones are right for you.
3: Think about your figure
You always want to make sure that your figure looks amazing whenever you put on any of your clothing. To grab attention and be eye-catching you need to make sure that your clothes suit your body type.
If you’re on the short side you need to be careful of your selection. There are several guides online that you can use to help you determine how you should dress.
Take a look at the styles and shapes and the type of fabric that are flattering to you. This will help you to always choose clothing that is fabulous and flattering to you whether you are short or tall, and whatever your body type.
4: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
When it comes to fashion, you have to live a little. Sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone means taking a personality test to understand your style preferences better.
Be brave, you never know what may look good on you so you have to experiment with different styles to find out.
There’s a lot to be said for finally embracing specific colors and a distinct sense of style. Consider confidently exploring the sophisticated and mysterious allure of a gothic sense of style—it could be the exciting twist your wardrobe needs. But remember, you should always have room to grow in your fashion journey. It’s easy to say or think, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” However, this is a sure way to prevent your style from evolving and will keep you stuck in antiquated ways of dressing and styling for a long time.
There’s a lot to be said for finally embracing specific colors and a specific sense of style, but you should have room to grow when it comes to your fashion. It’s easy to say or think “If it’s not broken don’t fix it.” However, this is a sure way to prevent your style from evolving and will keep you stuck in antiquated ways of dressing and styling for a long time.
5: Use Accessories
There’s nothing that can set an outfit on fire like the right accessories. These accessories could be jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, helix earrings or they could be other items. These items include scarves, belts, shoes, sunglasses, phone cases and handbags.
All of these kinds of accessories can take your outfit to new heights, you just have to know how to use them wisely. Remember that the color of these items and the style that they are in are critical because you don’t want them to clash with your outfit.
They should compliment your outfit, that’s why they are known as accessory pieces. You should never feel as if they are too much for your outfit.
6: How Do You Feel?
When you’re wearing your clothes they should make you feel exhilarated. Even if a style looks good to others but you do not feel happy and have that “in love” feeling when you see or wear an outfit then don’t wear it.
Your lack of confidence will make the outfit, no matter how brilliant it is, look less than stunning because you will not carry it off with ease. The long and short of it is that you should never betray yourself or your taste. Be true to you
7: Create a Mood Board
There are so many different types of fashion out there you may see things and like them but then easily forget to go back to them. To keep a memory of your personal sense of style, you should try keeping a mood board of all the types of colours, fabrics, styles and outfits that you like.
Go on websites with pictures such as Pinterest and Instagram. These are very visual and searchable. You can then print and place them onto a mood board that you can refer to whenever you want some inspiration.
Final Thoughts on How to Cultivate Your Personal Style
Having your own personal sense of style is something that you have to claim. It’s important that you wear clothes that make you feel like a million dollars all the time. It will help to improve your mood and put a “pep” in your step. When you look fabulous you feel great and it shows on your face.
To keep your face lit up and a smile all over it when you look in the mirror, you need to be strategic about the type of clothes that you select. After all, first impressions last and you always want to be memorable.
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Great tips! I agree that color literacy is so important! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
https://melissakacar.com
Thank you Melissa. I’m so glad you liked the tips xo
I do think it’s important to step outside of our comfort zone, otherwise we always look the same,
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thank you Jodie! I agree. It’s good to have some fun and be a bit playful with style xoxo
Yes to all these tips! Classic pieces will go a long way in a wardrobe.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thanks Kathrine. I totally agree that classic pieces are essential wardrobe staples xo
Good tips
Glad you like them x
For me now, comfort wear is all I like…
I totally understand, but I think it’s possible to be both stylish AND comfortable
Creating a personal style is not as easy as it looks. These are excellent tips and advice and a great jumping off point towards moving towards creating a wardrobe that reflects who you are. I will be in Paris soon if you want to get together. Reach on IG.
Allie of
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Thanks Allie, and I totally agree that creating a personal style is not as easy as it looks! I will reach out to you on IG about Paris 🙂
These are such great tips here Julia. Yes, not every colour will look good on us, so true! xx
Janet
Thank you Janet! I’m so glad you like the tips x
Such wise advice, my friend! I completely agree with you on being true to yourself and wearing what makes you feel good, I think that’s so helpful even on a mental level. I also agree on having those classic pieces that you can count on to style different looks!
Wishing you a wonderful week! 🙂
Make Life Marvelous
Thank you Ashley. I’m so glad you agree 🙂
These are some great tips.. thanks for sharing.
Thank you Hena! I’m so glad you found the tips helpful x
These are great tips for creating your personal style, but also for spicing it up from time to time, thanks for sharing! <3
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Thanks Jelena! So glad you liked the tips 🙂
Definitely got to have the classic pieces. They are just so versatile and easy to combine with others.
http://www.fashionradi.com
Thanks Radi. I agree, classic pieces are a real must-have wardrobe staple 😊
Great tips! Thanks for sharing this it was so informative.
Gemma x
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I’m so glad you liked the tips, Gemma x
Great tips
Glad you like them x