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What is personal style?

You may have seen someone and thought “that person has style”. But what does it really mean? It’s not about having a fashionable wardrobe full of trendy clothes, because sometimes even those who are not updated have a great style.

It is something much deeper, which comes from the awareness of who we are and how we decide to present ourselves to the world. It is a silent language that speaks of our personality, telling who we are through each individual color or fabric matched.

Having style, therefore, does not mean chasing fleeting fashions, but wearing what makes us feel more authentic. It is reflected in every detail, from the shades of clothes, the type, the material, but also in our way of doing and posing to the world, telling through the use of voice, habitual gestures and how we interact with other people.

Style is not something that we like. Like any language, this also has behind it a conscious study and applications, which result from a careful analysis of ourselves. How do you build your own personal style?

First steps to understand your style

Discovering your own style is not only to improve our appearance, but it is a way to express ourselves and, above all, enhance our image. To build your own, the first thing you need to do is look inside.

Personality, interests, tastes: everything must be studied carefully to define who we really are. Are we romantic, creative, practical or sophisticated people? Do we prefer bright colors that capture the attention or soft tones that convey calm? These are just some of the questions we need to find answers to.

Another key element to be analysed is routine. The style must get used to our lifestyle because it has to be comfortable to wear and make us feel at ease in movements in any situation. Do we spend most of our time at work? Or do we prefer to be outdoors?

It is important to find a balance between all these elements. Finally, the importance of colors and physicality should not be underestimated. It’s a good idea to do a color analysis, also using armocromia tools, to understand which shades are best for us, and always choose clothes that highlight the strengths.

Where to find inspiration for new looks

Once we have put together all the information we’ve talked about so far, you can create your own personal style using creativity, introspection and some practical help. If you do not have a precise idea and do not know where to start the trick is to be inspired by others.

A little tip is to take inspiration from iconic characters, like celebrities or figures of the past. You can use Pinterest and Instagram to have easy access to all the images and analyze the clothes that this person wears, the colors he uses most and everything that contributes to create his style.

Another tip is to identify a distinctive element that becomes a trademark: whether it is an accessory or any other detail, it is an element that will help much to express your personality in a coherent way.

Once we have everything ready, all that remains is to empty the closet, decide what to keep and what to let go and then do some shopping or combine at best what you already own.

Extra tip for a flawless look

To conclude this article I want to give a little extra advice very valuable. To understand more what lights you up and looks better, than what does not do for you, take pictures.

Wear the clothes and accessories that you feel fit for yourself and take some pictures: this will allow you to find at a glance the clothes that best suit your style, compared to those that do not value you.

Once you have photographed everything, organize a gallery on your smartphone or computer: this archive will be a valuable ally in moments of indecision, because it will provide a clear picture, precise and quick ideas to create the perfect outfit for you.