How To Better Design Your Own Style

Style is not a science, but an art. Sure there is objectively better style and objectively better fashion decisions you could make, but at the same time, what works for you may not work for someone else, nor have the same level of careful consideration behind it. Some might think that the New York fashion show is a joke, some might use it as an opportunity to see just how the latest styles are shifting, and the conceptual palettes that add up to an impressive trend.

This all adds up to one question – how can you better design your own style? Even those who are fashion-conscious may struggle with this question, and never know quite how to proceed. As style can help us stay confident, express ourselves and also make a statement that day, we often know that this is something important to take care of. That being said – is it possible to care for this without worrying too much?

We would posit the following advice to this end, giving you the best means forward to truly enjoy a style meant for you:

Do What Feels Right

Nowhere near enough emphasis is placed on you feeling free to do what feels right to you. This kind of effort will often help you routinely feel more comfortable in your decisions, as if you have something major to contribute just through your own taste. That’s because this feeling is completely and utterly true, and should always be considered as such. If a garment feels good to wear and you feel comfortable in it, surely it doesn’t matter if colors clash slightly or it’s slightly too large for your frame? Fashion is about lived experience, not satisfying a textbook each time you wear a piece of clothing.:

Try Something New

Trying something new is important. Perhaps you may wish to visit a for inspiration, or maybe settling into an already-established style can give you some inspiration. Maybe little accessories or dying your hair could bring a completely new life to an outfit, allowing you more maneuverability in how you regard yourself and the style to which this applies to. A new experience can often shake off your prejudices completely.

Find Your Own Collage/Lookbook

An idea is never fully formed the moment you have it. You may somewhat know what kind of styles you like and wish to try them, but you can only be sure when you have time to consider that creativity, and of course try something new as we have explored. A collage/lookbook you create in a scrapbook, online, or through saved images on Instagram can help you design your style or consider items you would prefer to use whenever you have the possibility of doing so. Designing your own style is a careful and deliberate measure, and it can often make a real difference to allow yourself this creative space first and foremost.

With this advice, you are sure to better design your own style, in a manner that you truly do enjoy.