Determining your own personal style is a wonderful, ever-growing journey. Sometimes it can be exciting! You’ve just found a style that you love and can’t wait to make it a part of your daily life! In the vast alternative sub-genre of fashion there’s so many options out there! How do you choose? Where do you get started? I find making mood boards, a saved collection of style inspirations, and having a readily available visual aid when shopping keeps me on track. Surely you can’t recreate every outfit you see to be an exact replica, but it can come close! The vibes are there! I also find getting more accessories that can make a basic outfit easily go to one in your desired aesthetic goes a long way as well.
Figuring out and embracing your newly loved style is fun! But sometimes it can be discouraging, and it can also be a challenge. In a world of social media perfection and comparison, it can feel as if you’re lost at times with your style, or you’re not measuring up to others. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s all in your head, babes! Fashion is fun! So let’s talk about that! A big issue I come across is seeing my fashion inspirations on much different body types than mine. Sometimes the thought can creep into my mind: hm, would that even look good on me? Well, you never know until you try. Fashion is for EVERY BODY. Just because the fashion industry is besties with the diet industry, doesn’t mean you need to be a “sample size” to serve a look. See an outfit that doesn’t come in your size, just start looking for other brands that do cater to your style and size! Don’t get discouraged and stop the process. Everyone can rock a unique style!
Lastly, embrace as many different styles as you want! Sometimes it’s easy to feel boxed in once you’ve gotten all this stuff for the newly found “this is it!” style. You’ve put so much time and effort into curating this unique way of self expression, but then, this other style looks so fun too. Should I venture out and try that? Or stick to this, because I made a big deal about this. Embrace it all! We all want to “be on brand” or have a recognizable look, but that can be so many things! Fashion is fun, unique and ever changing! So are you 🖤
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