Do you often feel your clothes too boring? Or can’t think of two or three head-turning outfits at the top of your head?
A lot of people are often oblivious that there actually is a style out there that works for them and one that reflects their taste. This does not have to be a fashion style that is standard or textbook.
You can come up with your own unique style by pairing up things you love and a few more pointers. To help you get out of a clothing rut and define yourself through your dressing, here are 14 easy ways that will guarantee you are looking your best;
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Identify your body type
The first step to identifying your fashion style and looking good in whatever you wear is knowing your body shape (apple, pear, hourglass, rectangle, inverted triangle…etc.). This will help you know specific ways to dress your body.
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Choose a style icon
Find a style icon, celebrity or not, whose style you identify with or like. This can be someone who has the same body shape as you. See how they dress and try to emulate them in your own way.
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Confidence
Be confident in your skin and unique fashion style. Confidence goes a long way when it comes to looking good. You don’t want to be that girl who keeps pulling her mini skirt down or top up. Make sure you wear something that you are comfortable in.
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Love, shop and dress for your current body
Dress for the body that you have today. Of course, dream for a fitter body if you want to, but don’t hate the one you are in. This also goes for shopping; buy clothes that fit your current body to avoid ill-fitting clothes, or storing clothes you may never wear.
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Get looks and prints that work for your body shape
For instance, if you are an apple shape, try flared or boot cut pants, as opposed to skinny jeans and straight leg pants. For a pear shape, go for designs that show off your tiny waist.
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Avoid too much of the same color
Mix things up every now and then to highlight and accentuate different areas of your body.
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Shop according to your affordability
Don’t go way above your means in your style spending. You want to be consistently chic. So to stay on a streak, live within your means and upgrade as your account upgrades.
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Try out new things
Do not limit yourself; drop the “I don’t wear skirts, I hate yellow, I can’t pull off a crop top” talk
You can do it all. You just got to try it the right way and see if it works out for you.
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De-clutter your closet
Do this by building a capsule wardrobe; if you haven’t worn something in the past one year, it has to go. Also, try assuming that you are out shopping every time you peek into your closet. If you wouldn’t buy a particular item today, it also has to go.
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Dress according to your lifestyle and goals
Dress how you want to be addressed. Dress how you want to present yourself to the world today, while having in mind who you want to be tomorrow, and think of how your current style decisions will impact on your future.
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Accessorize
Accessories have the ability to transform any look instantly. You can never go wrong with any of the must have accessories. To effectively define your fashion style, own at least 5 of the above.
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Know your measurements
Not only should you be familiar with your measurements, but also wear the right ones. Don’t go for ill-fitting pieces just because you think they are cute and unnoticeable. People notice, and these pieces tend to distort your look. You can try simple ways to know your measurements, without seeking help from a professional.
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Find a signature piece
To have a strong, yet unique fashion style, it is important to find you a signature piece; be it a bag, jewelry or any other accessory. With this, no matter what you wear, you will always feel like yourself.
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Draw inspiration from your closet
To be who you truly are, while identifying your fashion style, take a trip inside your closet and observe what items you have in excess. Is it boots, jeans or just plain old tees? Find cool and chic ways to rock these, because after all, you look your best when you are being yourself.
Tammy Miller
Great points. I truly like #6 & 7. At one point in my life, I just had black clothing but I have expanded out to a variety of colors to mix and match. I agree to shop according to your affordability. I usually try to budget what I will pay for clothing including accessories each month.
Marion
Great insights… Thank you for taking the time to click through.
Chocoviv
Great tips for the fall!
Marion
Thank you 😊
Laura
These are awesome tips! I love how you create these tips around it being personalized instead of the current trends – this is a great way to build confidence in one’s personal style!
Marion
True… I think style is quite personal… Thank you for stopping by
L - Franglais27
Very good points, I like the idea of finding a celebrity style icon to emulate and to ensure that you are dressing according to your body shape and finding flattering signature pieces!
http://www.franglais27tales.com
Marion
Thank you for taking the time to read
Amy
These are some great points but my favourite is number 8. For years I vetoed crop tops because I thought that I couldn’t pull them off, but I decided to give it a try after buying a high waisted skirt that I really loved. It has now become one of the outfits I feel most confident in!
Marion
Right? 😄… Crop tops, in particular, are really for everyone. You just have to decide if you want to show skin or not, and if you do, how much… That’s how you own your style…. Thank you for clicking through 😊
Katie
Dressing for your body type is so important and really the #1 rule. Great tips!
Marion
That alone prevents several fashion faux pas… Thank you 😊
Naomi (Inching Forwards)
I love this – all simple and easy to implement! I particularly like number 8 – I think it’s so important to be adventurous, to not be so stuck in one style that you never try anything outside it. Thank you for sharing <3
Marion
Thank you as well for reading… Glad you found the tips easy to implement 😊
Zoe
This blog really made me think about my body shape and great ideas on how to make me feel good in clothes that are suited for my body shape. I love point 9 looking true my clothes as if I am shopping l such a great tip.
Marion
Glad you found the post relatable. Thank you for taking the time to read 😉
Jenn
I need to declutter my closet. But I also need to find a style icon. I never thought of that! Thank you for this post :]
Marion
My pleasure 😊… Thank you for stopping by
Beth Gray
One of my struggles is changing fashion seasons… especially when I fall in love with “this season” and then it’s changing again. But I am learning to buy time-less, that is “me”… and then just buy one or two pieces from “this season” that are still “me”, without feeling that I am not in style.
Marion
That’s a great style trick.. I try to own versatile and timeless pieces that transition easily through seasons, to avoid the hassle… Because I can get so indecisive
Emily
Love this so much! I’m currently trying to make my closet into a capsule wardrobe, so while my number of clothes and accessories have gone down, it’s been making me think of what I want to buy when I do need new clothes! And your tips are definitely helping. I want to dress how I want to be seen, but I also want to have my own style and be comfy. Now I kind of wish you were a personal stylist so you can help me find my signature look!
Great post! xo
Emily | https://www.thatweirdgirllife.com
Marion
Aww 😊.. I wish I could help too… But I know you’ll find your style just by following your heart.. Thank you, and good luck dear
Laura
Fantastic advice x I particularly love the bit where you mention about dressing for your lifestyle and goals! Thanks for writing this x
Laura / https://www.laustworld.com/
Marion
Thank you as well for stopping by.. X
Vanessa Kay Middleton
Great tips!
Marion
Thank you
Shelley Smith
Awesome read! I love how it’s about cultivating one’s personal style. I’ve never been one for trends!
Marion
You know what they say, Trends come and go, but style is forever😉…Thank you for stopping by.
Matthew Decker
Great post. There’s definitely a couple things that I never think of. Accessorizing is a big one that I always forget. I have a closet full of hats and watches that are collecting dust that I should start adding to my daily outfit. Dressing for your lifestyle was a great tip too. Thanks.
Marion
Thank you as well for stopping by. I am glad you could relate with the post. I also think that accessories are the exclamation mark to any outfit.
Sarah
These tips are great! Could you just come shopping with me, please? 😂
Marion
Uuuuh, I would so love that🤗…Damn this distance!😂
Jared Davies
As a fashion lover, these tips have really helped! Great post x
http://www.jareddavies.co.uk
Marion
Glad and honored to hear that. Thank you for giving this a read. x
Käbi
All of these are perfect. Especially “Love, Shop and Dress for your current body.” I needed to see that, truly!
Marion
Well, I’m glad you saw it here😁…Thank you for clicking through.
Briauna Kennedy
Good tips, well written. I will be implementing these
Marion
Thank you as well for stopping by😊
Hannah
I love this! I gained 25 pounds from the medication I take for my lupus and I’ve just been feeling horrible about myself. But I’m following more midsize fashion bloggers on Instagram for inspiration and I love the outfits they wear! I even wrote a blog post about how midsize fashion bloggers helped my body image
Hannah the Mad Dog
Marion
That’s great…I’ll drop by your site and give your post a read..Thank you for stopping by.
Deandra
love your tips! confidence is a big one for me, but I’m working on it.
theblackprincessdiaries.com
Marion
Good luck on getting it up, girl… Thank you for stopping by 😊
Lyn
Fabulous tips. Great post thankyou.
Marion
Thank you for the read as well 😊
Raki
Great tips. My favourite has to be number 8 haha something that I personally have been working on
Marion
Great… I started being diverse with my style options a while back, and later realized that I liked so many different style. Another great way to own your personal style is to mix things from the different style types that you like.
Thank you for stopping by 😊
Greta James
I love that you point out the importance of trying new things and find clothing that you really love instead of buying bulk in things you just like. Yesterday, I was talking to my daughter and she said that one of her resolutions was to feel more comfortable in her skin. I think helping her find clothes that she loves will help her feel comfortable.
Marion
Aww, that is so beautiful. I agree, that will surely help her in feeling comfortable. Thank you for stopping by, and all the best, Greta.