A lesson in Style
By: Common Capsule
Tags: Style, Self Improvement, Change, Personal Development, Lessons Learned

What is personal style? Of how much importance do the clothes we wear have on how we want to be perceived by the world?

In an age of fast-fashion perhaps the key to a more meaningful way to live and consume is figuring out what makes you feel the best. A feat such as that, however, is easier said than done.

How can we embrace the age of slow fashion, with sustainable clothes while still conjuring a style that caters to who we are? Today we discuss how we can consciously build a wardrobe that suits our lifestyle and encourages our personal style.

We all want to leave a mark in this world, to be remembered one way or another, and how we showcase ourselves brings others to observe an extension of ourselves. A personal style is a form of creativity, not only as an extension of the soul but also something that should be nurtured. From the way you work to the way you communicate, your style expands from the clothes you wear.

“Why change? Everyone has his own style. When you have found it, you should stick to it.”

― Audrey Hepburn

There are trends and there is style, what’s the difference? Well, style is eternal whereas trends last only for the season, it’s important to find a style that spans over all seasons, So, how does one get started?

Explore

With the rise of clothing rental, clothes swapping and thrift shops, experimentation to find your style has become increasingly accessible. Style is something that is formed, moulded and built over time. Start small with a new clothing item that you have always been curious about. Try it and see how you feel, the important factor of trial and error is picking what feels the easiest, feels the most like “you”, enhancing your persona rather than masking or creating a new one.

Start small

You don’t have to go on a 360 fashion cleanout or haul. Simple changes in your everyday attire can have big impact — throwing on jewellery, or accessorising with belts playing with the shape of your natural body can also be effective in switching up your style and enhancing the overall look of your clothes. Just because you’ve had a clothing item for a long time doesn’t make it lifeless, small changes can extend the lifespan of your item in a big way!

Know Thyself

Finding your personal style is like finding that illusionary life partner. First, we have to know ourselves, be honest with what works the best and what doesn’t is important in developing a wardrobe that is both functional and effective as an extension of who we are.

How does your daily schedule look? Are you an active person? You can ask yourself questions such as these to help develop a clearer idea of how a functional stylish wardrobe should look.

Owning it

Our style ultimately helps us to gain confidence and take pride in the decisions we choose to make in everyday life. Constant change, the wonder and excitement of the unknown is needed for growth to occur if we do not want to stay stagnant. We can take control of our own narratives from not just our choices but also how we choose to communicate with the clothes we wear. In summary, what matters is the intention.

It might seem like style is something that only fashion-holics, addicts and icons have. But like art and all things beautiful and that exist for the purpose of aesthetic, style is sacred to each individual and can be expressed in all forms. Find one that you can keep, and feels the most you as it might be the answer to knowing yourself.