How To Find Your Personal Style

Finding your personal style takes time and now that I’m in my 50’s I feel like I have finally found my unique style. It can help you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin while staying true to who you are. In this blog post, we will discuss some key steps to help you discover and develop your personal style.

Consider Your Personality

Your personal style should reflect your unique personality. Take some time to think about your interests, values, and passions. This will help you determine the type of fashion that resonates with you. Are you drawn more to very feminine looks or more tailored style? Your hobbies and lifestyle will also play an important role in curating your personal style.

Let’s use my personal style as an example. I like feminine, classic, elegant style. I will wear trends if they suit me, but I don’t feel pressure to wear things that I don’t like. My personal style has also evolved into a more casual look that incorporates a lot of athletic and elevated lounge outfits since I am more active and I work from home.

Here are some examples of feminine style. This usually incorporates more “girly” elements like eyelet, pastel colors, and fun florals and other prints. Puff sleeves, ruffles, bow or pearl details are other common themes in feminine style. For me, this is just a small part of my personal style, but an element that has always been there at every decade of my life.

Explore Different Styles

Don’t limit yourself to one specific style. Experiment with different looks, such as bohemian, classic, or edgy, to see what you feel most comfortable in. Keep in mind that your personal style can evolve and change over time.

I had to go all the way back to 2019 to find this photo. This is about as edgy as I ever get. I’m not really a fan of this aesthetic for myself, but it’s fun to experiment.

Find Inspiration

Look to others for inspiration, but don’t try to copy someone else’s style entirely. Use fashion blogs like this one, social media, and influencers to gather inspiration and incorporate it into your own unique style. My favorite place to gather inspiration is Pinterest.

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Play With Colors & Patterns

Adding color and patterns to your wardrobe can bring a fun and unique touch to your style. Don’t be afraid to mix and match different colors and patterns to create a look that is truly yours.

I naturally gravitate towards solids, but I do find occasionally wear prints. This one is a favorite from last fall and is still available.

Shop Floral Print Dress

A good graphic tee is the perfect way to express you personal style. My love for diet coke is so secret!

Diet Coke Graphic Tee

Neutrals are the foundation of my wardrobe, yet I love to wear bold colors too! Try out some bold colors that highlight your personal style. The pumpkin color above is a fun one for fall.

My favorite bold color is red! I wear red quite often and sometimes it’s just a matter of knowing which shade of a certain color flatters you best.

red dress is from Amazon.

For more on choosing your best colors, you might want to read this post.

Build A Capsule Wardrobe

A capsule wardrobe is a collection of essential and versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched to create different outfits. This approach to fashion can help you define your personal style and make getting dressed a breeze.

Using your capsule wardrobe as your base, you can create so many outfits! See this post for outfit formulas and ideas.

Discovering your personal style is an ongoing process that takes time and experimentation. Embrace your individuality and have fun with fashion. Remember, your personal style is a reflection of who you are, so don’t be afraid to let your personality shine through.

Blue Sweater | Black Jeans

Now that you have some tips on finding your personal style, go out and start experimenting! Don’t forget to share your journey with us in the comments below.

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