4 More Ways to Help You Develop Your Personal Style
Developing your personal style is fun and fruitful. A little bit of effort goes a long way. And will be with you for a long time. So make the investment and reap the rewards for years to come. Here are four more ways to try something new and develop your personal style.
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Flip Through Fashion Mags
Flipping through fashion magazines might sound like cruel and unusual punishment. But seeing what trends are in and what kind of creative combinations actually work is a great way to get fresh ideas. Pick and choose what pieces, prints, styles and accessories work for you and would help tell your style story. Seeing fun combinations on another person may help ease you into a daring new look or loud outfit.
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Watch Fashion Shows
Television isn’t just for zoning out. Watching fashion shows, style makeover programs, and sewing competitions is a great way to get perspective and creative ideas for your own wardrobe.
Catwalks and runways usually feature editorial and haute couture styles that are not exactly ready-to-wear. But these high fashion styles can be dialed down for your own closet with the essence of their message still retained. And some brands do send ready-to-wear lines down the runway, giving you easy access to new and innovative collections and pieces.
Style makeover shows can help teach you what does and doesn’t work on anyone or on specific body types and age groups. Use their tips and expertise to learn and update your own fashion knowledge. They hosts usually delve into hair and makeup that complements the guests’ new clothes, as well.
Sewing competitions are fun, fast-paced reality shows that force fashion designers to think on their feet while pushing their talent and skill to the limit. You’ll come away with great ideas for your own closet. And each show has many seasons worth of talent and garments to choose from.
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Take On Tends
Look at modern and past local and and international fashion trends. You’ll find these trends on television, on social media, in magazines and on their covers. Local and international TV and movies are also snapshots of fashion statements of the day. Plus, just take a look around you. Walk down the street in bustling, busy and trendy neighborhood and see what other people are wearing. Pick out pieces you like and try putting them together in a way that is flattering for your figure and complements your personality.
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Incorporate Culture
Research ethnic and cultural styles. Look for fashion designers who create styles that pay homage to their culture. Try to incorporate pieces that speak to you. But remember to appreciate, not appropriate. If there is bad blood or history between the culture you are representing in your pieces and the culture you live in or are part of, be respectful and aware of how this may be perceived.
Your personal style truly belongs to you. You should wear your clothes like a badge of honor, and make it known you take your style as seriously as anything else in your life that represents who you are. Your appearance is the first thing people will notice about you. So make sure to send that message that tell the world how unique and interesting you are. Remember, feeling comfortable and confident is key. So whatever you wear, make sure it makes you feel good about yourself, and actually says something about you.
