HOW TO FIND YOUR PERSONAL STYLE

We live in a world that is constantly trying to convince us to buy more and more. It's often difficult to figure out what you really like and separate it from what fashion marketing is telling you that you should like.

Personal style is when what you wear, how you feel in your garments and how you shop reflects yourself and your values. Understanding your style will help you stay true to yourself and you'll be less distracted by constantly changing trends. This helps you to purchase items with intention and more mindfully, since you understand what items make you feel confident. 

 

Well, how to figure out your personal style then?

 

ORGANIZE YOUR WARDROBE

A wardrobe full of clothes prevents you from understanding which items you actually wear. Every now and then, for example between seasons, look through your closet and remove pieces that feel irrelevant to you and your style. Organizing your wardrobe will also give you a clearer idea of what you have and what you may still want to add to your wardrobe.

 

FIND INSPIRATION

Gather inspiration! Our favorite tip for finding inspiration is to scroll through Pinterest and create a board for outfits you love and find appealing. After a while, you will start noticing similarities in the pieces you are pinning - and that will help you understand what you like. 

 

STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF

Don't suffer in heels when you'd rather wear sneakers.

When finding your personal style, it is also important to see the items that don't make you feel good. Just because everyone on TikTok is wearing low rise jeans doesn't mean you should too if it isn't something that makes you feel good. Finding out what pieces you love wearing over and over again will help you understand which investments are wiser for you to make - so focus on wearing the things you truly love and feel confident in. 

 

SILHOUETTES AND SHAPES

What are the best parts of your body? Which silhouettes make you feel confident? A belted blazer or a flowy dress? Whatever it is, find those pieces and stick to them!

 

STAY LOYAL TO THE BRANDS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL YOUR BEST

When you find a brand that feels like their garments were made for you, stick with them! Brands will often create similar versions of the key pieces season after season, so it's worth reinvesting in the items that work for you.

 

In conclusion, finding your personal style doesn't happen overnight, so give yourself time. As you get to know yourself better, you will get to know your style better too.

 

 

Written by Meri, founder of Vento Clothing