Style isn’t complicated. But for many people, it is intimidating. How are you supposed to know what’s on trend, what looks good, or where to start? It also has an often nasty habit of drumming up lots of insecurities.
“That won’t look good on me.”
“I wish I was a smaller size.”
“I don’t look the way I used to.”
“My body feels different.”
Some people spend their entire lives avoiding that conversation with themselves in front of the mirror. And I don’t blame them. Who wants to feel that vulnerable?
But there is some magic that happens when you step in front of that mirror in a killer outfit. That flicker of a moment where you see yourself in a different light.
That moment doesn’t come from wearing the latest trend or color of the season. That moment is personal. It comes from stepping out in something you feel both comfortable and confident in.
There’s a difference between stepping outside your comfort zone and not feeling like yourself. Stepping outside your comfort zone should be both scary and exciting -- like exploring a new city. You’re a little uncertain about where you are, but you’re curious and hopeful about where this new path could lead.
When you wear clothes that don’t feel like “you,” they distract you. You fidget and fuss with them and they leave you feeling more insecure than self-assured.
That’s why every time you try to copy an Instagram outfit, you feel like you’re putting on someone else’s identity.
You are.
What makes someone else feel bold and inspired may not be your cup of tea. The heels that make your coworker feel like a total boss might make you feel like Bambi learning to walk. Or the flirty florals that your friend feels fun and feminine in make you feel like you’re not old enough to enjoy your glass of wine.
Understanding what makes you feel your best is the core of great personal style.
Have you ever noticed that the truly iconic style heroes have a “look”? You won’t catch Agnes de la Fressange wearing a frilly dress, but she looks awfully badass in a blazer. Brigitte Bardot embraced all her curves and Audrey Hepburn's most recognized outfits were unbelievably simple.
They found what worked and stuck with it.
That doesn’t mean you can’t still experiment with trends and try new things. But having a solid base to return to and tie it all together is how you develop a personal aesthetic.
There’s no shortage of information you can use to guide your style journey, but your solid base is not an “essentials” list that you printed off the Internet. You’ve strung together a beautiful collection of experiences that make you unique. Your style should reflect just that.
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