By definition, style is personal. Even if you emulate others and pick up tips here and there, no-one is going to have exactly the same dress sense or outfit as you. However, when we talk about making your style personal, we mean finding the clothes that celebrate you as you are.

Know your body

There’s no such thing as a personal sense of style that doesn’t take into account who you are as a person. Getting to know the strengths of your body type, be your apple, pear, hourglass, or otherwise, and dressing to your strengths, such as finding good plus size outfits, is a must. So, too, is finding a palette to go with your skin, hair, eyes, lips and more. Your sense of style should help your brand of beauty shine through, bright and proud.

Pull some inspiration together

Personal doesn’t have to mean entirely original all of the time. Worry too much about looking original and you’re going to have a hard time finding outfits that make sense. So, how do you manage a personal look while still taking inspiration from others? It’s all about mixing and matching and building a sense of aesthetic. One of the easiest ways to do that right now is by pinning outfits and images you love on Pinterest. You can browse images on the site or simply pin whatever images you come across on the internet, helping you build a library of style inspiration you can look at whenever it’s time to go shopping.

Put your own twist on it

However, if you want to go original, there’s absolutely nothing stopping you. Customizing and creating your own looks has become more and more accessible thanks to a range of online services that will make clothes to your specifications. You can go the classic route of monograms and using your own name, but with custom t shirt printing, you can use any phrases, mottos, or designs that you want, as well. Have an icon you’d love to have on a shirt? Or a personal affirmation or motto you want to flash around? Why not go for it?

Give it your signature

You want to mix and match and get free with your style. Wearing the same thing over and over can be tiring, there’s no denying that. However, that’s not to say that you can use a little cross-reference between outfits. Find a signature accessory that can work with a range of outfits and scenes, from formal to casual to professional. It can help give every outfit (or at least a lot of them) a little extra “you” factor. Just make sure you choose an accessory (or accessories) versatile enough to work in that role.

Finding your personal style can help you feel so much more confident in what you wear, how it suits you, and how others see you. It’s a great way to leave a little mark of personality through nothing but the visuals and allows you to express yourself in the way that suits you best.

Welcome to the wild side!

I like spicing things up from time to time and it’s always nice to do it with my shoes! I work in an office where the people dress from business casual to professional. Most people stick to their traditional colors of black, navy, and white not me. I’m usually the wild card around there, they never know what I’m going to wear.

If I had to describe my style I would say its classic with a little edge! I LOVE black. I think it’s sexy, classy, and professional. There is nowhere that black isn’t acceptable, so I never feel out of place wearing it. Lately, I’ve been trying to add a little spice to my life by incorporating prints and bright colors.