I’ve just been reading the Style magazine in the Sunday Times. There’s an article in there about Michael Kors and I just love his view of fashion. He sees it as a way of expressing your personality – that gets a big YES from me!
“Whenever people say they don’t care about fashion, I’m like ‘Well yes, but you actually got up today and made a decision about how you wanted to present yourself’. When we lose our sense of joy or experimentation, within the realm of what works, then you lose everything. You lose your personality.”
Michael Kors
For me, your style personality is the most important part of the cake – the bottom tier upon which everything else can be layered.
Being really clear about what you like, and equally important, what you don’t like is the way to ensure that you have a wardrobe full of clothes that you like and will wear.
Here are a few things to have a think about when trying to define your style personality:-
- overall looks – what looks appeal to you: understated? colourful? dramatic? feminine? paired back? arty? trendy? classic? co-ordinated? mismatched? fun? classy? elegant? casual? etc…
- styles/cuts of clothes – oversized? tailored? relaxed? fitted? floaty? structured? etc…
- categories of clothes you prefer – trousers? skirts? dresses? jumpsuits? short v long jackets? jumpers? cardigans? shirts v blouses? etc…
- fabrics – do they matter to you? jersey? cotton? linen? crepe? chiffon? denim? corduroy? tweed? leather? satin? velvet? bamboo? etc…
- textures – smooth? crisp? fur? jacquard? woven? ribbed? etc…
- patterns/prints – none? spots? stripes? checks? floral? animal print? abstract? swirly? etc…
- accessories – none? fine v chunky jewellery? scarves? functional v statement bags?
Once you have an idea about the kinds of clothes and looks you like the next tiers, or icing, on the cake comes when we then think about the colours and style of those clothes. They need to definitely suit your style personality but also work for your lifestyle, budget, colouring and body characteristics.
Then it’s simply a case of bringing everything together and curating a wardrobe full of clothes that tick all of these boxes.
If you like the idea of a capsule wardrobe you can choose the items that sit within your capsule(s). If instead you’re someone who enjoys the creative process of choosing what to wear that comes from having a wider choice of clothes to pick from, then you too can choose clothes, albeit a few more than you’d find in a capsule, to fill your wardrobe(s) too.
So yes, for me it’s a case of style personality 1st! #DressforYOU
It’s totally fine not to have this sussed though – that’s what I’m here for. I can help you think all of this through and get really clear about the kinds of clothes you need hanging in your wardrobe. The sort that you’ll actually want to wear!
Want some help? Just give me a call (07917 663330) or drop me a line kerrie@kerrieellis.co.uk.