Style is a way of dressing and as Ralph Lauren says; it’s personal.
Style is very personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style is forever.
People tell me all the time that they have ‘no style’ but I disagree.
Everyone has style, it’s just learning what it is and how to use it to represent who you are so that you can feel like you in what you wear.
Taking inspiration
Fashion and celebs are the biggest influences I find. But, how many times have you tried to copy the look only to feel…well, let’s say flat.
That’s partly the problem. You’re not them and your shape, personality and proportions may also differ. This means that it just doesn’t work for you and that’s ok!
It’s how you take the same influences and make them your own so they do suit you, your lifestyle, your body and proportions. Cut out pictures from magazines, save images in a document or pin outfits and images on Pinterest. They’ll help you identify what you love and then it’s about translating that in a way that works for you, your lifestyle and your budget.
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to style remember; it’s simply understanding and wearing clothes that make you feel like you and flatter you to make you look and feel fabulous!
When you don’t feel like you
Do you have things in your wardrobe which you put on then instantly take them off again?
You may even find yourself looking at what you’re wearing in the mirror and wondering why it doesn’t look or feel right. You can’t put your finger on why though.
When you wear items like this, you’ll be uncomfortable wearing them. Often, you may catch yourself fidgeting with what you’re wearing. It’s not quite right.
They don’t quite ‘fit’ you properly; too short or long, too baggy/too tight in certain parts.
Perhaps the colour suits you, but it still doesn’t look right.
Everyone is different. We all have our own sense of style and it actually dictates how something makes you feel, how you shop, where you shop and how you put your outfits together. I refer to it as your style personality. No more boho if you’re not a boho type. No more flouncy florals if it’s too dainty and feminine for you. When you nail your personality type it can help you to create a wardrobe that works for you. It’ll help you avoid further shopping disasters and frustrations too and stop buying things which don’t make you feel good.
Get confident with your style
When you understand why certain styles, the fit and fabric work for you and why things don’t, then it helps you to create outfits and a wardrobe that works for you. It rarely happens overnight, but trust me, it will.
My style and image consultation is aimed at those who need help identifying how to dress for their body shape and proportions which reflect their personality and lifestyle. When you understand all the pieces that make up your image can you put them together and feel confident knowing that you can dress for any occasion and still feel like you.
It’s all about understanding who you are – how you dress tells a story after all.
You’ll find more details about the service here and frequently asked questions here.
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See you soon, Toni x