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Develop your sense of style

Looking good is something that almost everybody wants. No wonder that having knowledge about the latest fashion clothes and investing time to find suitable clothing features on their priority list. After all, it's cost-effective to become a little more stylish with some new fashionable attire rather than opting for a complete wardrobe overhaul. However, most people don’t have the required time, effort or money to become stylish.

Many of you may erroneously take personal fashion style and fashion to be the same thing. But fashion is all about current clothing trends or clothes being worn by famous personalities. On the other hand, personal style is all about expressing individuality and creating a self identity. Having your own style statement helps you to develop a feeling of comfort and confidence. Finding your own style statement takes a lot of trial-and-error runs. After all, developing your own sense of style is not a destination; rather, it's a journey. Following are some important tips to develop your sense of style.

Take a closer look at your body

At first, you need to assess the shape of your body. Closely observe your curves. Pay special attention to how they connect your waist, bust and hips. This can be easily done by looking into the mirror.

Your body shape can be changed to some extent by doing regular exercises and sticking to a healthy diet.

• Goals vary from person to person and so do exercises. You should find the perfect exercise that will help to achieve your goals quickly. Cardio should be a major part of your exercise if you want a thinner frame.
• Try to understand your natural body type. There are mainly three types, namely Mesomorphs, Ectomorphs and Endomorphs.
• Resistance and cardio are most widely used to change the body type. You should ideally make a customized exercise plan to meet your needs.

Check out your wardrobe

Your wardrobe should contain only the necessary choices that suit your personal sense of style. It is always good to have a lesser number of chosen items rather than a wardrobe full of unnecessary clothing. Throw out the ones that you no longer wear. Try to be distinctive by mixing high and low-end brands. This would help a lot in creating your own personal style.

Follow the Fashionista and pin the styles you like

Whenever you see other persons wearing clothes that you like or admire, try to click some picture and paste them in a scrapbook or notebook. You may even pin it on Pinterest for future reference. After some time, you will find an organized structure of your favorite styles, from which you can take your pick to step out in style.

Shop for clothes that fit you well

It happens to every one of us. You see an outstanding piece of clothing at an unbelievable price; you give it a trial and find it’s too short or a bit tight. But you still buy it because of the uniqueness and the price. This is a mistake almost everybody does. Clothing that does not fit you well will never make you look stylish. So, buy new clothes only if you really like them and they fit you well.

Make your style unique with trendy accessories

Wearing the right accessories give your personal style statement an extra edge. Since accessories can be changed effortlessly, you can do a lot of experiments with them to find the ones that really suit your style and the in-vogue fashion trends. Buying a nice pair of shoes or choosing an ideal hand bag help a lot in enhancing your style statement. It is not necessary to have a lot of shoes or handbags. Instead, you should focus on buying a few select ones. Accessories can become an indispensible part of your style statement, apart from giving an added layer to your individuality.

Choose clothes according to weather

You must consider the weather while choosing clothes. For example, crop-top and mini skirt combo works everywhere in the summer, while a comfy-chic outfit can cheer you up on a gloomy day. For winter, an over sized knit should be the best bet for optimal heat retention.

Go by the occasion

Wearing the perfect clothing for a particular occasion simply adds an extra layer to your style quotient. You can wear anything casual for a cocktail party but try to avoid too casuals like jersey or denims. Dinner parties are hosted for numerous reasons. So, it is best to ask the host about the dress code, if any, to avoid turning up in an attire that doesn't match the party's theme. You should wear professional clothes for a company party or a business dinner. Wearing suits are always the best bet for a job interview. For a funeral, wear something respectful like pantsuits and lightweight dresses. Special occasions like a first date or the first meeting with your in-laws warrant that you wear something that boosts your confidence level and makes you feel comfortable.

Be confident

Being confident makes you stand taller and smile broader. This will ensure that you get noticed by the people around. So, get rid of that ‘squeeze into the smallest’ size attitude because the size tag of your clothes doesn’t boost your confidence level. It comes from the inside and it’s all about how you feel after wearing the clothes. As said by Diane Von Fursternberg – If you have confidence, you can make anything look good. So, wear what matches your personal style and enhances your confidence level to turn heads your way.