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There’s more to being fashionable than just flipping through the newest issue of “Vogue.” If you’re ready to make changes to your wardrobe, you’ll need to make changes to the way that you see and understand clothing, too. Here are just a few tips for becoming a stylish person with your own unique aesthetic.

Determine Your Shape

You’ve probably heard of apple shapes and pear shapes, but there’s more to this fruit bowl than you might have thought. There are actually a dozen different body types ranging from “inverted triangle” to “top hourglass,” and there are all kinds of tips and tricks for accommodating them. For example, if you have a lollipop shape, you should accentuate your waist. If you have a diamond shape, you should avoid tapered bottoms.

Collect Inspirational Images

Look at blogs, movies, magazines, print ads and clothing stores. If you see something that you like, put it in a fashion binder or earmark it on your favorite social media site. Once you’ve collected enough images, you should start to see a pattern forming in what draws your eye. It doesn’t matter if it’s bohemian skirts and ugg boots or preppy layers with sensible jewelry: If it calls to you, it’s worth pursuing.

Learn How to Accessorize

This is especially important if you don’t have the time or money to revamp your wardrobe right away. You can still move towards a fashion-forward future, but you can take baby steps with accessories rather than spending too much on a complete closet overhaul. For example, rather than buying expensive silk shirts, you might start with a silk shawl or belt. Instead of going right for the fur coat, you can buy fur-lined gloves, purses or earmuffs.

Consider Your Goals

Dress for the lifestyle that you want, not the lifestyle that you have. If you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder, those t-shirts and ripped jeans aren’t going to make you feel like a professional. If you’re trying to live a natural, eco-friendly life, that leather jacket isn’t going to advertise you as a good vegan. Determining your lifestyle goals is one of the easiest ways to help you figure out what belongs in your closet, so give the question some thought.

Fashion is always changing, but if you develop a personal sense of style, you’ll be able to ebb and flow with the trends as they relate to your own fashion sense. Use these tips to figure out what your own style looks like.