Versatility is extremely important when choosing your outfit. One mistake many people make when shopping at Goodwill is forgetting to look for items that can be incorporated into multiple outfits. Be intentional when you’re shopping and think of ways to use one item in various outfits.
Your outfit should make a statement about who you are and should complement your individuality. A person of style is known for having creativity and diversity in their wardrobe. They are not only able to dress for the occasion, but they look good on any occasion.
Think about what makes your personality stand out, and use that same approach with your fashion style. Use your outfit as an opportunity to show how creative and innovative you can be. Your inspirations, tastes, likes, desires, and passions should all come together and define your style.
When your outfits become a staple of who you are, you become more confident in what you’re wearing. Don’t be afraid to go beyond your comfort zone and try something new. Think of some of your favorite fashion designers or even your favorite pop stars. They stand out because they know how to express their individuality—sometimes through music, sometimes through acting, but many times through their fashion style. They express their personality, creativity, and emotions through their outfits and become trendsetters in the process. Goodwill is the perfect place to practice different styles. There are so many items to choose from!
Use these five tips to start establishing your fashion style:
- Choose a few adjectives that describe what you like to wear and build your outfit around these adjectives.
- Use other people for inspiration. Do not be afraid to take bits and pieces of multiple styles and use them as your own.
- Focus on your strengths. If items look good on you, incorporate them in your outfit! If certain items complement your body type, wear them!
- Be daring and innovative, but don’t be distasteful. Dressing for the occasion will help you determine your fashion limits. Wear what you think will showcase the best version of yourself.
- Always complete the package. Don’t put together the perfect outfit and forget to groom yourself.
Developing your fashion style makes it easier to determine your likes and dislikes. Think about the message you want to convey with your outfit. How will you be perceived due to what you’re wearing? How do you want to be perceived? Are you going for a casual look or something a little more professional? Remember to dress for the occasion.
