Forming your personal style is not just about what you wear.
Of course, this plays a big part of this and is something that we will be discussing in this article, but it’s about far more than that. Oftentimes, people forget that there are other elements that are a part of forming your personal style, and as such they just don’t think too much into them. We encourage you to change this state of mind, and instead take a little more care when choosing the other things in your life. Not sure what kind of things we’re talking about? Let’s take a look!
Wardrobe
We’re going to start with your wardrobe so that we can get this out of the way because it is the most obvious one. The clothes that you wear are an important part of your personal style because it is what most people see of you. It’s easy to miss some of the other elements that we’re going to talk about on this list, but your clothes are always going to be present and obvious to those around you.
Choosing your wardrobe has to be about what makes you feel good. You need to feel comfortable and confident in the way that you look, and the styles that you are choosing. Some people feel better when they wear certain colors, other people find that dressing for their body shape makes them feel more confident. However you choose to dress, it should always be based on making yourself feel the best.
Car
Another element that forms to make your personal style is your car. Now, we know that a lot of us would love to be able to afford a far more expensive car than we are able, but that does not mean that we can’t make the best choice possible with what we have available. And, it’s not just the make and model of your car that matters, but how you take care of it. If you are always driving around in a dirty car, or one that is covered in dents, then this is going to mean that some people will see this as a part of you.
As such, we encourage you to take good care of your car, and choose one that reflects who you are and your style. Think about the color, think about the size, and anything else that you can think of that would encourage you to make a purchase.
Pets
Do you have pets? Pets are a part of your personal style whether you realize it or not. If you think about it, there are times where you look at someone and think ‘yeah, I can see them owning a (insert pet here)’ or ‘that person definitely looks like a (insert pet here) person!’. It’s just the way things go, and your choice of pet will have an impact on your overall personal style.
For example, if you love dogs, what kind of dog would you love to have? Perhaps a cute little labrador that loves you unconditionally? Or, maybe a gecko, or a pet snake is more your style.
House
When we talk about your house, we don’t necessarily mean your house itself. Yes, the house that you have is a part of your style, but sometimes it’s the way that it is kept and the way that you decorate it that matters far more than the building itself. Now, it’s true to say that the majority of people are never going to see the inside of your home, so their judgment of your personal style is going to come from the outside. Is your lawn mowed and kept to a decent length? Do you have flowers blooming on the front lawn? Or, is it at least kept clean and tidy?
When it comes to the interior though, this is for you. You want to decorate your space in a way that makes you feel good, and a way that makes you feel as though you’re at home when you walk through the door. This is going to look a little different for everyone though, and there’s nothing wrong with that. For example, for some people this might mean bookshelves, cozy blankets, trinkets and more. For others, it’s going to mean a clean, neat, modern living space.
Career
Whether you realize it or not, your career is also going to form part of your personal style. Your career is what you can offer the world, a piece of you that you are giving to others. The point of your personal style is to show the world who you are, and you do that massively in the choice of career that you have, or that you are working towards. You might not have the career that you are dreaming of at the moment, but working towards it shows that you are someone who is willing to work for what they want, with a determination to succeed by working your way up.
Social Media
The last thing that we’re going to be talking about in this piece is your social media. We all know that social media has blown up in the last decade or so, with it now being something that pretty much everyone is on. While there are many different platforms, most people are on at least one of them, and the way that you run your account is a reflection of your personal style.
Think about the things that you are posting for the world to see, the way that you want people to view you, and what kind of aesthetic you want here. You can dress your social media up whatever way you want to, so do it your own way.
So there you have it then! These are some of the things that come together to form your personal style. It’s important that you consider each and every thing on this list based on what kind of impression you want to give people. Your personal style is yours and yours alone, and you should never let anyone make you feel as though you have made the wrong choice. At the end of the day, it’s all about what makes you feel good and happy.
