4 Ways To Find Your Fashion DNA

There’s style, and then there’s personal style. What’s the difference? Style is something anyone

can achieve by following the hottest trends. Personal style is something only you can create. So how do you find it? Here are 4 ways to find your fashion DNA.

Step 1: Understand who you are?

Who you are will show in what you wear. I suggest going to a non-clothing store and just

browsing the isles. Point out anything you like, and write down why you like it. Is it the color,

shape, or style? How does it make you feel? This all seems boring at first, but the deeper you go

into why you like something, the closer you are to finding your personal style.

Step 2: Categorize your wardrobe to fit your everyday life.

Your lifestyle affects your wardrobe greatly. If you’re a socialite, your closet will probably

consist of cocktail dresses, sexy pumps, and what I call “dress to impress” clothing. The key here

is to not let one aspect of your life consume your wardrobe. You must create a balance in your

closet. The Socialite mentioned should categorize this way;

Casual Clothes,

Night on the Town clothes,

Work clothes,

Workout clothes,

Basics,

Dress to Impress

Lounge Wear

What most people do is make one section take over their entire wardrobe. Your wardrobe needs

to have versatility. Once balance is achieved, you will always be prepared for any occasion.

How many times have you been invited to a special event, but you had nothing fitting to wear?

Categorizing helps to prevent unnecessary spending. These rules go for accessories and shoes as

well.

Step 3: What doesn’t work, get rid of it, or tweek it.

The time has come to clean our closets based on what we have learned. Take 3 trash bags. Each

should be labeled KEEP, GOODWIIL, and TWEEK. The “Keep” bag is for items you love,

fit well, and suit your personal style. The second bag is “Goodwill”. These clothes are usually,

impulse buys, outdated, or clothes that don’t fit. The last bag is “Tweek”; a clever way of saying

alterations. If something is outdated, like a pair of pants, a simple trip to the dry cleaners can

Understand who you are.

get them altered and up to date. Once your closet is de- cluttered, it’s time to freshen up our

wardrobe.

Step 4: The Fun Part Finally… Shopping!!!

We are now organized and more aware of what we like, so it’s time to shop. But before we bust

open the mall doors, be prepared. Having a list of items you need and creating a style quota will

prevent you from impulse buying. Create a statement in your head that symbolizes who you

are. If you say, I am Fun, Smart, and Conservative, when you pick up item, if it doesn’t match

your motto, put it down. Remember your categories? If one category is full, do not shop for that

category until you fill the others equally. The key is to not feel like you have to shop. Avoid

being obsessed with trends, remember fashion recycles itself. Jackets with shoulder pads where

popular in the 80’s, but now stars like Beyonce’ Rihanna and Angelina Jolie are wearing them in

2011.

Following these steps will help your shopping experience run a lot smoother then before. You

won’t get frustrated or waste money, because you’ll be armed with a positive attitude, and a full

awareness of your personal style.