Happy New Year YERIZA Readers,
I pray the year brings to us good tidings regardless of the
turmoil our country is in.
Due to our unwavering tenacity, we still committed to cater to
your fashion style needs in order to bring out the confidence in you.
Therefore, I bring to you and yours;
WAYS TO DISCOVER YOUR
PERSONAL STYLE
It’s easy to admire someone.
You might see a picture…
Or someone who “has it all” in your subjective opinion…
And think “how can
I become them?”
The short answer?
DON’T. Become
yourself!!!
When you create a
personal style, you will be the one who stands out.
If you try to
become someone else – you’ll be labelled unoriginal.
Every single style
icon, from
David Beckham
Noble Igwe,
Jeremiah Ogbodo
to yours truly
Yeriza
Signature.
A way of dressing
that emphasizes their aesthetic ideals and expresses their public persona. Developing
a signature style is the pinnacle of one’s
personal image.
Why do you need to develop a signature
style?
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It
signifies a considerable amount of self-knowledge.
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It
shows that you know what your message is to the world.
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It
reveals that you are comfortable with who you are.
This confidence enhances what you are trying to express through
your wardrobe choices and makes your appearance all the more powerful.
No two signature
styles are exactly the same. There may be components that are similar, but as a
whole, it is unlikely that two people will have the exact same signature style.
1. Dress for Your Body Type.
Knowing your body type and using clothing to highlight your best
features is something that is learned over time. Certain styles look better for
your shape than others do. Don’t convince yourself that you should be able to
wear everything.
Body Types include.
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Rectangle
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Triangle
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Trapezoid
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Oval
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Inverted
Here are a few examples for you to consider when shopping for
clothes to suit your body type:
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Opt
for pleated trousers with a sharp taper if you have heavy calves.
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Have
your jackets fitted closely with a shorter hem that ends at your hips if you
are a short person
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Go
with a deconstructed jacket if you have broad shoulders.
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If
you are tall and lean, wear a double breasted jacket to add bulk to your frame.
2. Dress for Your Lifestyle
You act rugged.
You look rugged.
A suit-and-tie
wardrobe is irrelevant to you. If you live the lifestyle of a cowboy, a jeans
and boots outfit is more fitting for you.
Keep your job in
mind. No matter how much fun you want to have with your style, remember the job
you have.
A teacher needs to
look professional but dressing in suits is going too far.Paying attention to
the requirements of his job, he can wear sports jackets paired with jeans and
check shirts. A tie would make him appear too stuffy.
A banker, on the
other hand, has a job that requires a suit and tie every day. Despite the
conservative mood in a bank, a unique sense of style can be displayed through
flashes of color in the choice of ties, pocket squares, socks and subtle
patterns in the suit.
3. Dress For Your Environment
Weather plays a
key role in the development of your signature style.
Cotton fabrics are suited for warm weather. Heavier wools are
required for colder climates. Choose your clothes depending on the climate
conditions you are exposed to the most.
4. Find A Style Icon.
Get
style-inspired. Is there an actor, a public figure, a blogger or a model that
inspires you? Pick style cues from the way they dress and try to find common
denominators in their lives and yours.
Are they of
similar build? Then adopt the cut of their clothes. Are they politically
minded? Adopt the colours they wear.
Don’t go overboard
and start blindly copying someone else. Find elements of style that inspire you
and incorporate them into your outfits.
Experiment with
pieces that inspire you and identify what’s working.
If you find a
great look that made you feel wonderful, write it down, or better yet,
photograph it.
What are the
handfuls of go-to pieces in your wardrobe that you instinctively reach for? It
could be a pair of oxblood double monks or your favourite white sneakers
combined with dark denim trousers and a button-down shirt.
Imagine you had a
rack full of these go-to pieces. Figure out what makes your favourite items of
clothing your preferred choice.
5. Choose the Right Colours.
Your personal
style needs to be timeless, classic, and transcend the formality of events and
your age.
The essence of
personal style is in choosing colours which compliment your complexion. For an
example: If you have dark or gray/white hair, dark eyes, and an olive or pale
complexion, blue undertones will look good on you.
Find clothing and accessories that compliment your aesthetic taste
while enhancing your build. Once you’ve found your go-to colour and fit,
incorporate these elements into your wardrobe whenever you can.
6. Know Your Message & Dress for It
A signature style
requires you to know who you are so that you can express your values through
your clothes.
Cultivate a
signature style that feels genuine to whom you are.
Whatever your
choice, remember that personalized style can sometimes break accepted norms of
style. Let your clothes be a reflection of your age.
Don’t try to dress
like a 13-year-old kid at 32. There are certain expectations and social beliefs
when it comes to how a man over 30 should dress.
Alternatively, if
you are in your early 20’s and not working in a job where a suit is required,
you may like the idea of wearing suits, but they are not a practical choice for
a student.
7. Shop with a Plan
Before you open
your bag or wallet and splurge on your next shopping trip, consider the clothing
items that are on your go-to list at home.
Make a mental note
of your wardrobe likes, dislikes and what you need before making a purchase.
This simple act prevents buyer’s remorse.
Ask yourself the
following questions when you need to make clothing or accessory purchase:
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Does this item reflect my values and
personality?
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Is it suitable for the environment I am
exposed to daily?
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Does it inspire me?
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Will it work with my lifestyle?
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Where will I wear it and how often?
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Does it coordinate with at least 3-4 other
pieces in my wardrobe?
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Can it be worn year-round?
Make your purchase
if the cost of the item is justified after considering these questions.
Creating a
signature look is an important step in your sartorial journey.
Even if you have
no intention of becoming a style icon it helps to refine your own unique style
and to build a more functional wardrobe. Don’t worry if you are not 100% or
even 50% sure about what your unique style needs to look like.
Simply being aware
of your go-to pieces and starting the process of developing what suits you best
will catapult your style miles forward.
