1 ) Experiment , experiment , experiment – There is a huge chance that you will find yourself in different fashion phases , such as preppy , bohemian , trendy , casual , elegant , edgy , and many more . Life is full with endless possibilities , it will take some time till you find something you are comfortable with and settle down with it or switch it up . Don ’ t take fashion too seriously and just have fun with it .
2 ) Get inspiration – When you see someone wear an outfit / clothing piece you like and would like to try out , take a picture or a screenshot and save it in a folder for future references . Pinterest , Tumblr and Instagram are good places to start collecting images and find fashion idols . When you feel like you are in a style -‐ rut , you can always look back and replicate or alternate them in your own way , such as by switching up the accessories , layering different clothing pieces , etc .
3 ) Know your body – If you have some basic knowledge on your body type , you will have a much better understanding on what type of clothes would suit yourself and what features you should camouflage or accentuate . For example , if you have a pear shape , your hips are generally larger than your shoulders , meaning that it is recommend that you accentuate your upper body and elongate your legs . For more information on body types , refer to pages 21-‐23 .
4 ) Understand what you want – Follow your instincts , and wear what you feel is the most comfortable on yourself . Don ’ t force yourself to wear something because it is trendy or because your friends wear it all the time . Go with the flow , and pick clothing items that will match what you already have and embrace what you have . If you like a clothing piece and it matches with who you are , go for it and rock it however way you want to .
HOW TO FIND YOUR STYLE
1 ) Experiment , experiment , experiment – There is a huge chance that you will find yourself in different fashion phases , such as preppy , bohemian , trendy , casual , elegant , edgy , and many more . Life is full with endless possibilities , it will take some time till you find something you are comfortable with and settle down with it or switch it up . Don ’ t take fashion too seriously and just have fun with it .
2 ) Get inspiration – When you see someone wear an outfit / clothing piece you like and would like to try out , take a picture or a screenshot and save it in a folder for future references . Pinterest , Tumblr and Instagram are good places to start collecting images and find fashion idols . When you feel like you are in a style -‐ rut , you can always look back and replicate or alternate them in your own way , such as by switching up the accessories , layering different clothing pieces , etc .
3 ) Know your body – If you have some basic knowledge on your body type , you will have a much better understanding on what type of clothes would suit yourself and what features you should camouflage or accentuate . For example , if you have a pear shape , your hips are generally larger than your shoulders , meaning that it is recommend that you accentuate your upper body and elongate your legs . For more information on body types , refer to pages 21-‐23 .
4 ) Understand what you want – Follow your instincts , and wear what you feel is the most comfortable on yourself . Don ’ t force yourself to wear something because it is trendy or because your friends wear it all the time . Go with the flow , and pick clothing items that will match what you already have and embrace what you have . If you like a clothing piece and it matches with who you are , go for it and rock it however way you want to .