Research done by OnePoll found that women buy an average of 68 items of clothing or accessories every year. The clothes that we wear are a big part of our identities, the right clothes can make you feel confident, whatever the occasion. It is important when you dress, however, to maintain your own personal style and aesthetic, as for many people, this is part of their identity. Think of your clothes as being an essential part of your brand, they make a statement and can even show what you stand for. So when you dress for the day, make your personal style a complete head-to-toe look.
Complete Your Personal Style In A Head-To-Toe Look
The perfect accessories
The Italian fashion journalist, Anna Dello Russo said “Accessories are like vitamins to fashion – as such, you should use them liberally.” The right accessories and jewelry can turn a simple outfit into a statement, but matching your jewelry to your style aesthetic is important. If the focus of your wardrobe is on bold streetwear, then you can go bold with your accessories too, and choose chunky rings and chains.
However, if you like to wear a classic, chic suit, then more delicate jewelry will suit your clothing better. Choose a timeless, gold pendant, or a simple pair of pearl earrings. Generally, 3-4 accessories is a good amount of accessories, without being completely overwhelming, as too many can distract away from the clothes.
Explore your wardrobe
A survey done by the National Association of Professional Organizers found that 80% of the clothes that we own are only worn 20% of the time. Mostly we wear the same staples day in, day out. Why save the special outfits to only wear once a year, when you could feel special on any given day?
Dust off your party dress and enjoy the clothes that you already own. 99-year-old fashion icon Iris Apfel said, “When the fun goes out of getting dressed, you might as well be dead.” She also said “When you don’t dress like everybody else, you don’t have to think like everybody else,” and this is where your own style is completely personal to you.
Style your hair
Your hair is a big part of your own personal style, and when you are creating a head-to-toe look, make sure that your locks match your outfit. If you enjoy the boho style, then embrace your natural hair, and accessorize with beads and ribbons.
If you enjoy the steampunk look then go all out with some historical hair inspired by Victoriana. Whatever your style aesthetic, don’t forget to accessorize your hair too. A beautiful tortoiseshell barrette can transform a casual look into an evening dinner style, or a classic hairband can complete a cute, preppy look.
Your personal style is an important part of who you are, so embrace it with a head-to-toe look. As Ralph Lauren said, “Personal style is about a sense of yourself, a sense of what you believe in and wearing what you like.”