Develop Personal Style

How can someone develop their own personal style? Here are a few steps you can take toward creating that individual look that you want. Your clothes are a way of expressing yourself so do it properly!


Take an assessment of your overall current style, deciding if you are traditional, modern, fashion-forward, casual, hippie natural, etc.

Determine what you are trying to accomplish with your signature style - to be more memorable, develop an always chic look or have more fun with fashion.

Study famous tastemakers -- for example Karl Lagerfeld with his ponytail! Don't hesitate to imitate a look and make it your own, making sure it fits into your current style and personality.

Decide what you would be most comfortable changing -- your hair, wardrobe colors or accessories.

If you're choosing a striking new hairstyle or color, try the new look in stages to see how it works.

If you are choosing a bold new wardrobe color, start by incorporating it as a shirt, tie or scarf color to see how well it works for you.

Relying on accessories -- sunglasses, big pins, bright hosiery or vintage handbags -- is a safe, easy and inexpensive way to start a personalized look.

Experiment and alter your signature style piece as you grow more confident.
Once you have the groove of your signature look, be sure to change your supporting wardrobe frequently enough so that you don't look the same everyday.