How to find your personal style

If you want to find a signature style when it comes to dressing, that is an excellent idea. Having a clear idea of what your own personal style is, will make it easier for you to get dressed in the morning, go shopping and will also make you stand out from a crowd.

But if you are reading this, you probably don’t really have a signature style yet. So how does one actually go about finding their own personal style? Here are some ideas to help you do just that:

Write down a list of things you are instantly drawn to and have always liked

This should give you plenty of clues regarding things that should have a vital part in your signature style. So no matter if you’ve always liked a specific shape in clothing, preferred flat shoes over heels or like a specific color or pattern, write it down. This way your signature style will not only be highly personal, it will also send out a message to the world about who you are.

Read fashion books and magazines

If you find it hard to find inspiration on your own, fashion books and magazines can give you a lot of good ideas, so catching up on your fashion reading (and looking, since photos are usually more inspirational than text) is also a good start.

Find a celebrity whose style you like

Of course you should never copy anyone else’s style completely since the task is to find YOUR personal style, but it can give you some ideas of things you think look good on others and could work on your too. So if you’ve always liked how Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Lopez or someone else dresses, try to figure out why that is and if you could use the things you like about their style for yourself as well.

Dress for your body shape

This is crucial, since it will make you look better in the items you choose, but it will also make you feel more comfortable in the outfits you choose, since you will know that they are the best suited ones for you. So if you aren’t sure how to dress to flatter your body and your best assets in the best way, start reading about what kind of garments and styles flatter the body type you have. There are pieces of clothing to flatter every body type, so even if you aren’t happy with the way you look, this is really a must!