How to Find and Embrace Your Personal Style

Your personal style is something that changes and evolves over time, and in today's world of trends and consumerism, finding the clothes that you truly feel comfortable and confident in can be a challenge. 

Discovering your unique style is about expressing yourself authentically and feeling great about how you look. The key is to tune out the brands and media telling you what you should wear (which is nothing more than a tactic to stay relevant and keep you refreshing your wardrobe, by the way) and focus on the styles, colors, and fits that you like.

Start with Self-Discovery

The first step to finding your personal style is to understand yourself. What colors do you gravitate towards? How do you want your clothes to define who you are? Your style should be a reflection of your personality.

Look at your wardrobe as it exists today. What pieces do you reach for most often? Why do you love them? These items will probably hold clues to your innate style preferences.

Explore Different Styles

To understand the styles that best suit you and make you feel the most confident, you'll likely need to experiment.

Step outside your comfort zone and try different styles. You can look at fashion magazines, Instagram, and street style in your favorite cities for inspiration. Screenshot or save images that resonate with you. (Just be wary of falling into the fast fashion need-this-now trap, and avoid trends if you want to build a lasting wardrobe.)

Build a Capsule Wardrobe

Once you have a better understanding of your personal style, it's time to build a core wardrobe. Your capsule wardrobe should consist of versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched to create various outfits. Obviously, budget plays a role here, but the better quality the pieces, the longer they'll last and the less likely you are to get sick of them.

Start with essential items like a well-fitted jacket, a pair of dark jeans, a white shirt, and a block-color dress. Invest in pieces that will last and make you feel confident.

Add Personal Touches

With fast fashion companies dominating the market, it's difficult to stand out from the crowd. 

If you want to showcase your unique style, it's worth looking beyond those big brand names to smaller companies selling unique clothing and accessories that speak to your own personal style. 

Custom patches are a fantastic way to personalize your wardrobe. If you're into that look, shop with brands that incorporate patches purchased from companies like Labeloom into their clothing. This is a unique way to express your individuality with a one-of-a-kind piece.  

Embrace Your Body

Your body shape and size is a part of who you are, and, therefore, a part of your own personal style.  

There's no rule book when it comes to dressing for your body type. You might prefer to focus on clothing that flatters your figure and makes you feel good. But you're equally entitled to defy stereotypes and wear whatever you feel good in, regardless of whether society says it's right for you or not. 

Remember, fashion is about expressing yourself, not conforming to unrealistic standards.

Your personal style is a form of self-expression. Don't be afraid to take risks and experiment with different looks. Above all, your personal style should make you feel good - and we all need a bit more serotonin in our lives. 

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