Projecting the image you want to project

This is one of the most important parts of creating a personal style, to me. I see clothing and fashion as a form of storytelling. Deciding what you want to tell is a big part of this. There are so many ways in which you want to come across, here are a few common examples:

 

  • Professional and competent
  • Warm and friendly
  • Artistic and creative
  • Individual and unique
  • Sensual and attractive
  • Fun and bubbly
  • Mysterious and dark
  • Elegant and sophisticated
  • Coy and girly

etc. 

Exactly how you want to come across can require a little soul-searching, but I believe most people, consciously or subconsciously, know how they want to come across. 

There are a few questions you can ask yourself if you have trouble with pinpointing how you want to come across:

I really admire people who have/are (what particular qualities?).

I love when people say I have/am (what particular qualities?).

My absolute role model is …. I admire them because they have/are …. 

After you figure out how you want to come across, you can truly start with creating your personal style!