Personal style is a powerful way to communicate to the world your story without ever uttering a single word. It is the outward display of your inner expression; and the art form of fashion. It’s common to hear people preach about the mere differences between style and fashion; with fashion being a general concept; and style being more personal. While the mission with style should always be to remain true to yourself; one should always strive to get better with time. Consistent growth and elevation of one’s style keeps you from feeling bored, in a creative rut; or lacking style inspiration. In addition, it keeps your style matching your own personal growth; and your personal maturity as a human being.
Here are the 5 ways that you can consistently elevate your personal style
Perceive Your Style As Always Getting Better With Time
This mindset shift will single handily become a game charger for your style journey. When you view your style from the lens of always getting better with time; it allows you to feel confident and value where you are in your journey; while having the faith that you can only expand from here. You’re less hard on yourself and on your style choices; and instead you find yourself noticing your style progression and celebrating your outfit wins. You want to view your style as an area of your life that has ever-growing growth; versus viewing it from a stagnant landscape. Make a conscious effort to always remind yourself that your style will always get better with time; no matter if you are a beginner or a veteran in this game.
Refrain From Becoming An Eager Trend Hopper
A fashion trend is a mainstream style that is widely consumed by the vast majority. In the fashion industry trends are an important indicator of what is new, what is hot; greatly influencing the purchasing decisions and behaviors of consumers. Trends also have the advantage of influencing the framework of your personal style; and its elevation.
While it’s okay to wear trends that you personally enjoy; wearing trends for the sake of wearing trends; paints a style that far from personal. It also creates a style that is stagnant in nature because the individual isn’t valuing who they are. At times people aren’t searching within to discover whether they fancy the trends or not; all that matters is the validation that they are wearing the trends. You have to remember that you are the trend in this thing called style. You are the light that shines through what you wear; you are the creative that gives those clothes power.
Not Playing It Safe When It Comes To Outfit Cohesion
Almost everyone has outfit formulas that they frequently wear and love. This can be a statement blazer; with a bold pair of distressed jeans; or two-piece set with some epic heels. The thing is while these combinations are personal and stylish; they can also keep your style in a box. Let’s take the statement blazer as an example; how can you think outside of the box when it comes to styling this blazer? What have you not done before; that you can do at this moment? How can you think of a different way to style this blazer; without playing it safe; or jeopardizing your outfit cohesion? Now this is where magic happens. Sometimes when styling an outfit; it’s not always about what will predictably go well; but it’s about frequently thinking outside of the style box.
Become A Risk Taker
Take time to analyze your personal style and reflect on how you can take great risks. Start now by writing down a list of risks that you want to take; and push yourself to take the necessary steps and actions to achieve these goals. Is your risk wearing more colors? Is your risk styling more mixed print outfits? Is your risk wearing more vintage pieces?
What have you been desiring to do; but fear or doubt has been holding you back? Whatever answers come to mind; act on them because there is a version of your style; that your inner self is seeking to expose you to.
Not trying hard to appear different; but knowing that you are
An effortless style; comes from the inner confirmation that you are who you are. You aren’t trying your hardest to prove to others that you are unique or different; you know without a doubt that you are. You understand that who you are is your superpower; and that can easily be observed through what you wear. Have you ever heard someone look at a celebrity’s style; and state; “ugh they are trying too hard to be different.” While people have the liberty to where whatever they want to wear, and there are instances where people can misjudge others; there are times when others can feel when a person doesn’t obtain the inner conviction that they are different.
Always remember it’s not about trying to be different; it’s about knowing that you already are. A person can wear the most out of the box outfit ever; and another can wear a chic casual outfit; but if the person with the chic causal outfit knows inwardly that they are different; that will propel their personal style growth.
