About This Lesson
You're an exciting, passionate, thoughtful person with a fun inner life. If only you could show it off in your clothes! Standard fashion is so dull and restrictive; it doesn't let you show off your true self.
The good news is that, while fashion has some rules, you don't have to always follow them. You can bend and even break the rules of fashion to show off your personal style in an exciting, fun and creative way. Here are some of the best ways to show off your personal style to the world.
Start Small
You don't have to go crazy right away. If you're looking to show more style, start small! Wear a fun hat when out and about the town. Layer up a patterned shirt with a blazer. Combine cuffed pants and some novelty socks. You can make change a bit at a time until you're showing off the style you want people to see. This can be a lot more comfortable than trying to make a bunch of huge changes at once.
The best thing about wearing small, colorful and exciting pieces is that they're very interchangeable. You can wear a patterned, skinny tie with many dress shirts in your closet. Put on a few new layers for a whole new look! A few small, personal pieces can spruce up your whole wardrobe: the possibilities are endless.
Think of Your Inspirations
If you're trying to show off your style more, it's time to take stock of what your style is. Sit down and write a list of all of the people, places and things that inspire your clothes. Think of what colors, patterns, materials and shapes you like. Be thoughtful and take the time to consider it.
Once you have a fashion profile on yourself, you'll have a better idea what parts of your wardrobe you want to change, fix or enhance. This profile can be a living document, something you revisit every year to see how you've changed and what you want to look like in the coming year. Don't be afraid to change it up. Nothing is permanent: not your personality, and not your wardrobe. You have the power to change how you look to match how you feel. Creating your own fashion profile will give you a sense of where you want to go!
Make Your Own Changes
The best way to show off your own unique style is to make your clothes unique to you. If you don't know how to sew, learn! Once you're proficient, you can modify old pieces of clothing into new, exciting, trendy pieces that you want to show off. Better yet, you can tell people you made your own outfit. You'll be showing off your one-of-a-kind clothes in style and impressing everyone around you.
Modifying old clothes is also a great sustainable practice that helps the planet. Instead of throwing old clothes into a landfill, modify them and make something cool and new. You can even combine two or more old pieces together into something totally unique and exciting.
Keep Changing
Once you've started making your wardrobe your own, never stop. Improving your style is a constantly-changing process. You're going to keep changing, and so should your wardrobe. Don't be afraid to modify or get rid of old pieces and bring new pieces in. The only limit to your wardrobe is your creativity, so keep changing and growing your style. Just remember to be true to yourself!
The rules of fashion can feel stuffy and boring, but it's important to remember that clothing is an expression of your own personality. If you're not happy with what you're wearing, change it. Don't feel confined to arbitrary societal rules, blaze your own trail. Whether you're making small steps or huge leaps, you have the power to come into your own and show off your own style in whatever way you choose.
