By: Key Michel
Every woman wants to feel powerfully confident in what they wear. The goal is to feel effortless in your style choices; and unapologetic about your creative expression. The styles that you curate should serve as a reminder of your love for fashion; and your willingness to display your individuality. Being a fashion girl is personal and requires specific and consistent habits to get you there. In the industry, we tend to overlook the importance of habit building along one’s quest for style development; but it’s vital. Knowing the right habits; gives you an intentional guideline that will help you thrive; and become the fashion girl that you always desired to be. It doesn’t matter who you were before; all that matters is who you decide to be right now. If you’ve always had a dream of being perceived as a fashion girl, to be the woman that styles the best outfits; and to inspire others to do the same; your habits matter.
5 Habits You Need To Become A Fashion Girl
Always Look Put Together
This is one of the most important habits to have as a fashion girl. It doesn’t matter if you are
heading out to do errands; you should always look put together. Now this doesn’t mean you have to wear a luxurious gown to the grocery store; but you shouldn’t feel like you have to save looks for special occasions. Why can’t you look nice while you grocery shop; but you can look nice if you go out to dinner with your friends?
It’s okay to have casual wear; but you want to make sure these are styles you would love to wear. You never want to settle when it comes to putting on an outfit. Always make sure you look nice; and gradually you will develop this habit.
Don’t Play It Safe All Of The Time
Every fashion girl has styles that they love to wear together; this is called outfit formulas. There is nothing wrong with outfit formulas; or pairing styles together that you love to wear; but make a conscious effort to break free from these outfit formulas from time to time.
An outfit formula in your wardrobe that you consistently wear are statement blazers; and distressed jeans. Instead of distressed jeans; how else can you style your blazers? What about a lace skirt? What about leather pants?
Experiment and imagine different ways to style your clothes. If you have clothes in your closet that you don’t wear at all; instead of throwing them away; you can reimagine how to style them; or up-cycle them
Stop Imitating Outfits & Start Creating Them
As a fashion girl, you have to see yourself as a creator, the innovator, and the initiator. Seeking inspiration is fine, but imitation is not a habit that you want to develop. If you are inspired by the outfits you see others wear; be inspired to style those outfits in your own way.
Have A “I Do What I Want” Mentality
Anytime you style an outfit; the opinions of others should never be on the forefront of your mind. You have to radically adopt the mindset that I do what I want when it comes to fashion
As a fashion girl, whether they like it, love it or hate what you wear; you should never be easily swayed. Be firm and concrete in this “I do what I want” mentality because this is your personal style.
Create Intentional Fashion Wishlists
Fashion wishlists are one of the best habits to get clear on your style needs; and how you want to take risks. You can create these once a year; or for every season; but this habit will give you clarity and direction.
