A strong personal style reflects a strong personality. Image management is a holistic way to achieve both. At The Melhor Consultation when we speak about image consulting we staunchly believe in the relevance of the first sentence here! Image management, appearance management, impression management, etc. the jargon keeps changing but the approaches are built based on that principle.
Think of some of the most fashionable women in history: Audrey Hepburn, Maharani Gayatri Devi, Princess Diana Spencer, Coco Chanel, Sharmila Tagore, Rekha to mention a few. Their clothing choices were a strong personal style of their identities, rather than merely following trends.
Their focus was on choosing hues, styles, materials, and forms that accentuated their greatest attributes and essence without effort.
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More importantly than the clothes themselves, they donned pieces that made them stand out. Regardless of your identity or profession, cultivating a strong sense of personal style is crucial for feeling and looking your best.
Continue reading for the best seven suggestions on how to find and cultivate your own unique sense of style.
1. Recognize your colors and know how to combine them
Do yourself a favor and have a professional color analysis done if you don’t already have a palette of go-to colors that you know make you look amazing. It will greatly simplify getting dressed and going shopping.
Knowing how to mix colors and what degree of contrast enhances your appearance are also very crucial. Certain people look fantastic in black and white, but others look best in softer combinations, like peach and navy. Investigate and let your best colors convey your unique personality and sense of style.
Investing in classic, timeless pieces in your most flattering neutral colors is one of the best wardrobe investments you can make. These pieces never go out of style.
2. Purchase classic, neutral items
Don’t cut corners on excellent pieces that work for both your social and casual wardrobes as well as your professional wardrobe. Examples of these pieces include a timeless trench coat, blazer, or shirt.
You can easily repurpose them year after year with other pieces in your best accent colors when you purchase them in your best neutrals.
Consider spending some time determining which neutrals complement you the most; you can get all of this and much more with our signature color palette.
3. Be truthful about the shape of your body
With the appropriate attire, anyone with any body shape can look stunning in the mirror. Stop analyzing and fixating on every flaw you see.
Show off your likes by dressing in clothes that fit you perfectly, rather than focusing on what you dislike. Acquire the skill of evaluating clothing based on how well it fits and highlights your best features. When the clothes don’t fit, don’t focus on a specific size or assume there’s a problem with you; the clothing is the problem, not you!
Find out which fabrics, styles, and shapes work best for your unique silhouette. Clothes that flow and hug your curves will look great on curvaceous individuals. Straight-line-falling clothing accentuates the straighter body shapes.
4. Take some imaginative chances
Have faith in your intuition. Go for it if something makes you feel good and you truly adore it, but it’s not what you would typically buy.
The secret is to be open to trying new things.
Start with a tiny item, like a piece of jewelry, and observe how it makes you feel. Trying new things is the only way to truly develop and refine your own sense of style, especially if you love it and it feels like you.
Never forget that having a great personal style is exclusive to you!
Take inspiration from people whose styles you like, then add your own unique touch.
5. Use accessories to complete looks
Although it’s commonly advised against wearing too much jewelry, the majority of people don’t wear nearly enough. Adorable accessories and jewelry serve as the unifying factor that transforms disparate pieces of apparel into a cohesive, fashionable ensemble.
Your personal style is authentically you when it comes to the handbag, earrings, scarves, belts, shoes, and even nail color you choose.
Let your personality come through with accessories that accentuate rather than overshadow or dominate you.
6. Develop an awareness of your likes and dislikes
Sometimes it’s easier to start creating your style by identifying your dislikes, then excluding those from any future purchases or ensembles.
I don’t consider anything too flowy or hippie-esque to be a part of my personal style because I know that I don’t feel good wearing it. Eliminating the items that don’t fit us will inevitably cause us to start noticing what feels comfortable to us.
To help you develop your own unique style, keep a visual record of the things you find appealing.
Once you find what feels right for you, don’t let fashion fads or trends derail you from your goals.
7. Acknowledge and love who you are right now.
One common complaint I hear from women is that they are holding out for the ideal weight. The truth is, that day might come or might not.
One of the most important aspects of creating your own unique style is learning to love the way you look and how you dress.
Recall that having a great sense of personal style is independent of age, weight, or preconceived notions of beauty.
The most attractive woman in the room exudes confidence from within, which is more potent than any outfit, hairstyle, or makeup choice. Put your best foot forward and make the most of what you have.