4 Ways to Develop a Style that is Uniquely Yours
Apparel choices say a lot about you. And making your wardrobe reflect your personality, creativity and values is a great way to differentiate yourself from the rest of your social circle. You can say a lot with your style. Developing a style that is uniquely yours may take some time and research but it is definitely is worth the work. Here are four ways to get your style journey started.
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Thrift Shop
Shopping in a thrift store is a great way to embellish your wardrobe while saving money. Mixing modern style with fashion history is very chic. You can take home stylish pre-owned clothes, or save ideas to create fun fashions with newer pieces that pay homage to fashions gone by. Thrift stores will give you lots of great ideas to make your own unique style.
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Do It Yourself
It takes some time and focus, but learning to sew is an invaluable life skill. Not to mention a ability that will give you the reigns to your own unique fashion sense. Once you master your craft you can follow patterns, make original custom creations, alter clothes you already have, and recreate versions of fashions you’ve seen in magazines, on the street, at award and fashion shows, and on your favorite celebrities. You may even be able to make a few dollars on the side working for other people who want handmade custom clothes.
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Personal Apparel
Custom clothing sites are more popular than ever. Once you find the site with the styles you like you can customize your tops, bottoms, dresses, skirts, jackets and more to your exact measurements. Then in just a few short weeks your personalized apparel will arrive.
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Fashion Subscriptions
The internet is a great place to find the fashions that will create your unique style. But it is also an amazing wealth of talent and convenience. You can go online to find and hire a personal shopper or personal stylist. These people will do that leg work for you once you let them know the aesthetic you are looking to build. You can also sign up for fashion box subscriptions that send your fun articles of clothing and accessories every month based on your preferences.
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Custom Clothing
What if you don’t trust the internet to get your style right? Or don’t want to take the time to learn to sew yourself? Well, you can always hire a seamstress or garment maker to take your style to the next level. You may have to search for someone who understands your aesthetic and has the skills, knowledge and creative spirit to make the designs of your dreams come true.
Developing a unique style is an exciting adventure. Your style will evolve as you do, and will help you stand out from the crowd. You can present the story of who you are and the message you want to send the world in the way that represents you best. A unique style will stay in the minds of the people you meet. And your fashion will become an extension of your personality, and your clothes will become part of your character.
