Do you dress according to your Personality?
It's so good to know WHO you are when you dress up! Your appearance can be a form of SELF-EXPRESSION – a way to illustrate who you are on the inside and share it with the people around you.
"Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak."
The clothing and accessories we select, speak volumes about us, and our look makes a first (and long-lasting) impression.
When you’ve discovered and understand YOUR Style Personality, you have greater confidence in your clothing choices and you develop an effortless style that comes more naturally.
You find new ways to express your individuality, and dressing up every day will become an enjoyable and creative experience.
If you know what your Style Personality is, you'll be able to project your best look, which will make you feel comfortable in your own skin (no matter what the occasion is).
However, you should totally accept (embrace) your Style Personality, because if in doubt, it's going to show!
It doesn't help to dress like someone else if it's not YOU. Your friend, aunt, niece or mother bought them and they look beautiful to you. You find out where they bought it, and tomorrow when the store opens, you are there... but then you think: “It doesn't work for ME. I don't look like what SHE looked like, or I don't FEEL like what she looked like!” It's not your color, it doesn't fit your figure, and, it's not YOU.
Even if it is your twin sister and your body shape and complexion are exactly the same, your PERSONALITY may differ!
When making clothing choices, it might help to have a picture in your head of a person whose style you admire (many people look to the media to find out what they should be wearing and often they try to imitate someone else's appearance.) However, even though it's fun to find inspiration from a stylish model, it's not wise to try to imitate someone else's style to the Tee.
You should aim to bring your outfits together with your OWN twists/personal finishing touches and portray your UNIQUENESS.
The five main "Style Personalities"
• Romantic • Classical • Creative • Dramatic • Natural
Take a look to see if you can identify yourself!
Romantic
You probably have feminine curves or a beautiful waist (to which this style fits beautifully)
You probably have fine, delicate and feminine facial features
You love to express your femininity and attach great importance to this
You love anything girly-girly
As a child, you liked to play "dressing" games
You like styles with bodice or waist definition
You often choose romantic styles of eras long gone (like Victorian times)
You prefer skirts and dresses to trousers or suits
You like folds and softer, no hard or masculine lines
You love ribbons, frills, bows, pleats, folds, and feminine detailing
You choose cashmere, silk, lace, tulle, voile, and soft imitation fur
You love floral patterns and detailing
You're fond of beautiful colors like pinks and pastels
You like to wear scarves, delicate gloves and sometimes a hat
You're fond of pretty, matching underwear sets
You prefer delicate jewellery (sometimes antiques) – simple or complicated
You're in love with pearls, diamonds and shiny buttons
You like feminine, low heels, or ballerina-style flat shoes with bows (Penny loafers, kitten heels, peep-toe pumps, ballerina flats, Mary-Janes)
Your hair is softly curled or moves gently
Your makeup is often subtle, with emphasis on the eyes
You like to wear perfume
Classic
You don't follow fashion but prefer a timeless look. You can wear your clothes through the ages – it's always going to work. That doesn't mean you're boring (Kate Middleton is stylish and a precursor to elegance!)
You like to be well-dressed but not over-dressed
Your look is always sophisticated, refined and well-coordinated
Your outfits are classy, understated and don't attract too much attention
You wear quality clothes that cost money. You make purchases from a few reputable stores
You like well-cut straight styles – nothing too baggy or loose
Your shirts have soft folds. You love to tuck in your shirts and wear quality belts
You prefer straight or close-fitting skirts to pleated or full skirts
You prefer fancy trousers to denims
You like suits or sets of clothes
You're fond of light wool, fine cotton and silk
You prefer classic color combinations. You avoid too many colors in one outfit
You wear classic, fine-quality jewellery
You wear classic shoe styles like the court shoe or flat (ballerina style) shoes with bows
You have a hairstyle that you rarely change
When you dye your hair, it is close to its natural color
You have a safe and predictable makeup routine
Creative
You are often a hoarder and see a use for everything
You probably have angular or prominent facial features
You like to have fun with your clothing choices
Your clothes are a collection of different styles
You prefer “ensemble” clothes that you can mix and match
You're eccentric and dress up weird stuff together (which even those that are dramatic won't try!)
You're sometimes over “arty farty” (Even crazy styles works for you because you wear it with confidence!)
You're inspired by fashion catwalks but always add your own twists
You may have an ethnic or even theatrical look
Your style is unique, eclectic and unpredictable
For you, dressing is an art form
Some may think that you dress "inappropriately" for certain occasions
You are a fashion frontrunner over a fashion imitator
People admire your challenging and bold style combinations
You love accessories that grab the attention and make a statement
You also choose materials that shimmer or shine
You like wavy lines and unusual silhouettes
You experiment with exotic, geometric or ethnic patterns
You're fond of strong, contrasting colors
You wear bright, modern costume jewellery
You try it with hair colors too, like bright pink or the wildest flame red (the true red)
Your hairstyle has long curls or is short and dramatic
You often experiment with your makeup
You have long fingernails and paint them regularly
Dramatically
You are strong and expressive (“come on strong”)
You like attention and want to be noticed
You like to lift a room (You enter a room with your personality and, WOW, everyone knows you're there!)
You're an extrovert (You're not an introvert who dresses like that, sitting quietly in the corner all day, thinking "my clothes will do the talking"!)
You love parties and being the "star of the show"
You have a lot of confidence
You're fond of a 'red carpet' occasion for which you can dress up
You're going to try things that others just won't try (they might wonder, What's she up to?! – but it comes with your personality)
You love to dress trendy
Going to the store is one of your favorite hobbies
Your wardrobe is full of impulse purchases
You prefer "looking good" to "being practical"
You're always well-dressed or over-dressed, not under-dressed
You love Hollywood glamour and Marilyn Monroe
You even love to dress sexy
You enjoy recreating yourself and trying new looks
You love baby-doll dresses and exaggerated styles
Your accessories are bright or striking
You like bright or striking colors (such as black on white) and animal motifs
Your hair is prominent and always well-styled
You experiment with your hairstyle and have numerous styling products and tools
Makeup is drama: striking red lips, seductive eyelashes and smouldering eyes
You're fond of fashion magazines and beauty products
Natural / relaxed
Feeling comfortable is your top priority (The more comfortable, the better)
You don't like dressing up
You prefer to "be practical" to "making a statement"
You can be sporty or a tomboy!
For you, style should always be simple and effortless
You rarely wear twin sets and prefer separate garments
You like loose-fitting clothes that you can move in
You often grab whatever is on hand to wear
You don't like tight, pulled-in clothes
You prefer denim and shorts, but also like full or long skirts
You like handbags that you can just throw over the shoulder
You're fond of khaki, tassels, linen and tweed
You like coarse and matte-finished materials
You prefer natural colors, such as sand and stone color, but also white and soft blues
Your jewellery contains earthy toes and is made of natural materials such as wood, shells, and stone
You prefer flat shoes and boots whenever possible (without detail or patterns)
You like your hair comfortable, uncomplicated or messy
You wear the minimum makeup and prefer the natural look
You get bored with beauty routines and your face in the mirror
You don't like to be over-dressed or over-made up
Naturally Athletic
You love the "At-leasure" look (a massive trend these days), and wear sneakers and caps
You run around even with unwashed hair, a cool cap on, sneakers and a little blusher and mascara!
You like comfort but to be in fashion
Naturally Boho
You like a little drama and something different
You wear Maxi dresses (if it works with your body shape)
You like styles that are flowing, with a lot of flowers on
You love tassels and beads
Your sandals have jewelry on them.
You wear a bunch of jewelry: hanging earrings, leather straps around your wrists or lots of bracelets (it should "jingle" when you arrive!)
You love messy hair ("beach wave") and a hat
Even though most people fall into one of the "Style Personalities", you can bring in elements of other styles (such as an oversized pearl or frill, even if you are "dramatic").
You may notice that you flow between two or more Style Personalities, depending on your mood, and perhaps between work and leisure. Victoria Beckham has something of all – she is sometimes "athletic", she can also be elegant, but is especially expressive and dramatic.
It also also doesn't mean that your Style Personality can't change at another stage of your life.
Hope you've been able to figure out what YOUR style personality is and where you fit in! It's so nice to know who you are so you can dress according to what works for YOU and appreciate it when someone else looks fantastic. You can say, “Very beautiful! But it's YOU... I'm not even going to try to imitate you. It's not me.”
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