Steps to upgrade your personal style in the New Year

Style is a way of saying who you are without having to speak, and personal style isn’t limited only to our closet—it extends from head to toe and includes an expression of how personally want the world around us to know we experience life. Some of us realize as time passes that our style changes. Whether you are transitioning from classic and timeless to something bolder or perhaps more daring, getting a grip on your style is the ultimate transformation. Changing up your style can be a strong signal that you are becoming more self-assured or starting to become interested in new things, another way of saying you want different experiences. After all, that journey of personal reinvention — no matter how exciting or challenging — is also an opportunity to reconnect with yourself.

Step 1: Figure Out How You Currently Do Things

The true key to this would be taking a good look at your style because before you set sail on the high seas of new-bold-wardrobe-wear, one must understand from whence they hail. Knowing your initial state enables you to take conscious action. So before you even look at this graphic, please refer to your wardrobe and hone in on what makes the most sense for how YOU build outfits. 

Whether you tend to stick with a muted color palette or gravitate toward effortless and classic silhouettes. Our style coaches help you identify what your individual is and which of those pieces you lean on so that can determine a new direction for yourself. Knowing what you currently wear to express yourself can also give you the framework for putting together a new look that maintains your style and personality, yet integrates bolder selections.

Step 2: Daring With Your Selection

Wearing bold clothes can be likened to trying everything and being willing enough to experiment with daring colors, patterns, or textures, as well as unique silhouettes. Consider incorporating bold statement items like vibrant dresses, standout accessories, or clothing with print. You also may want to try some odd pairings, such as combining vintage with contemporary or experimenting with textures (leather, silk, and denim). 

Now is the time to add pieces that represent your daring, playful side — whether it be oversized jackets, leather pants, or eye-catching heels. This will force you to step outside of where your comfort zone used to end.

Step3: Confidence is Key

Yes, it sometimes can be scary to wear bold fashion choices… especially when you are used to more conservative/classic! Yet without that confidence, any new style you attempt will never quite feel like your own alternate universe. If you wear bold colors, weird combinations, or cuts of clothes, then confidence is what will kinda lift your outfit. To gain such confidence, you have to keep in mind that fashion is a way of expression. Fashion is not just a style or trend, it’s about wearing something that makes you feel empowered and nice. So, the more you just own it and accept your new look with open arms and love to show off yourself in it; that confidence will come through until those bolder fashion choices feel natural.

Step 4: Adding Accessories for Pizazz

Add accessories to accent your look.— What a great way to add even more personality and flair! From statement earrings to bold bracelets, the perfect accessories can instantly transform your basic outfit into something show-stopping. Embrace color and 80’s inspired bags! Instead, mix metals, stack pieces, and wear styles that are in complete opposition to each other – this will add contours & dimension to your look. 

Footwear and handbags are just as crucial no matter what process is used. Statement Accessories — A bright-colored or uniquely shaped handbag will always make a greater impact and draw the eye to an otherwise simple outfit Approaching looks with that fierce appeal can mean trying out platforms, chunky boots, or any type of shoe.

Step 5: Style is Everything

And, as you overhaul your wardrobe for the season, wouldn’t it make sense to do the same with your beauty game? If you want a new hairstyle, this can have a major impact on how people see your appearance. Play with makeup that makes a statement — whether you try bold lip colors, graphic eyeliner, or even just a natural glow. 

Keep in mind if you are looking to enhance your facial features, doing something natural like dermal fillers and injections can help make that process quick and easy. It can be a good way to help you feel as confident on the outside, as comfortable and solidly complete with yourself inside.

Step 6: Striking the Balance Between Comfort & Bold

It feels awesome to play with some daring fashion, but never at the cost of comfort. A bold style challenge that isn’t too difficult to nail is balancing comfort with statement pieces. Wear properly fitted and more daring (emphasis on the *) clothing that you feel comfortable choosing. 

Wear a bold, patterned blouse with your favorite jeans. Another top tip is to team your everyday basics with an eye-catching statement jacket for a cool girl edge. Bold fashion does not have to equal discomfort, and with consideration can be both fun AND functional!

Step 7: Creating a Wardrobe that Speaks Your New Brand

Being bold starts with a wardrobe makeover that complements the person you are becoming. Invest in some key statement pieces that will go well with your taste. These could be a statement jacket, some killer boots, or an interesting dress. 

From that point on, you can start adding more daring pieces slowly — alternating your style game with classics from the bold. You do not need to buy a whole new wardrobe at one time—pick up pieces as you go along so that your style will get even stronger. Instead of shopping up a storm, concentrate on well-made items that work together.

Step 8: Process Saving: Style Profits By Patience

Personal style is something you grow into, it’s not a finish line. The new you take time to adapt so be patient. That is a trial-and-error process, there will be moments of doubt and new looks that you find perhaps presenting challenges to choose from. However, always keep in mind style is a journey and you will be fine-tuning your aesthetic as time goes on. Just all a part of the fun of fashion and expressing yourself.

In conclusion, transitioning your style from classic to edgy is going through an exciting phase as you allow yourself the room and ability for change. It is a journey of stepping out and learning to stand tall and forming an idea in your mind as to who you want people to know you are by the way that power dressing speaks for you. Mix in statement pieces, accessories, and for the daring at heart even beauty enhancements to make a look completely your own. As we mentioned earlier personal style is all about feeling great in your body. So go ahead, have fun with all the bold colors, and most importantly—have a blast in this change!