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How to Define Your Own Style Without Trends

By Logan Reed 3 min read
  • # fashion advice
  • # personal style
  • # self-expression
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Ever felt like your closet is a battlefield and you’re constantly losing the battle against fleeting fashion trends? You’re not alone. With fast fashion urging us to buy into every new style, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The good news? Discovering your own style doesn’t require you to be a slave to trends. Let’s embark on a journey to defining your personal style—a style that screams you! This article offers practical tips and advice to make that happen, effortlessly.

Understanding What Style Means to You

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Before you start, it’s crucial to ponder on what ‘style’ means to you. Is it comfort, elegance, uniqueness, or maybe a mix of all these? Defining this is the first step in crafting a wardrobe that you love.

“Fashion is what you buy; style is what you do with it.” — Unknown

Think about your lifestyle, daily activities, and personal preferences. For instance, if you’re someone who loves outdoor activities, your style might lean towards function and comfort rather than high-fashion.

Exploring Your Closet

Start with what’s already yours. Take an inventory of your current wardrobe and pick out pieces that you love and wear often. These are your style staples!

  • Make three piles: Love It, Like It, and Leave It (Donate/Sell). This helps in identifying what truly resonates with you.
  • Notice patterns: Are there common colors, patterns, or fabrics you gravitate towards? These can become central themes in your personal style palette.

Find Inspiration, Not Imitation

Draw inspiration from various sources, but never feel pressured to mimic. Whether it’s a character from your favorite show or a street style icon, analyze what you love about their style and how you can adapt it into your own wardrobe.

Using platforms like Pinterest or Instagram can be a great way to find inspiration. Create a mood board with images that speak to your style senses.

Let’s Talk About A Signature Piece

A signature piece can do wonders for a defining look. Think of Steve Jobs and his iconic black turtleneck. What’s your statement piece? Maybe it’s a treasured leather jacket or those killer boots that turn heads.

Remember the story of one of my friends, Lisa, who always carries a bold red scarf. It became her signature piece and a frequent conversation starter!

Mixing and Matching

This is where the fun really begins. Experiment with combinations you haven’t previously considered. Pull pieces from your Love It and Like It piles and see what unique combinations you can create!

  • Monochrome: Dressing in one color can take your style game to the next level. It’s simple yet incredibly chic.
  • Pattern Mixing: Don’t shy away from mixing patterns. Just make sure one is dominant while the other is subtle.

Seek Feedback

What better way to test your style than feedback from trusted individuals? Your best friend or someone whose style you admire can offer valuable insights. And yes, this doesn’t mean allowing others to dictate your choices, but rather helping you refine your decisions.

Embrace Changes

Tastes evolve. What’s your style today might change tomorrow. Stay flexible and allow room for evolution. Growth in any form is a part of life and that’s no different for personal style.

Remember, my friend Jane once said,” My style is a work in progress, just like me!” Wise words.

Rediscover Yourself

Defining your own style sans trends is about rediscovering what makes you feel authentic, confident, and truly ‘you’. So, take that first step and wear what you love today. Who knows? You may just inspire someone else to do the same.

Happy Styling! And remember, you do you!

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