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MADELIFE
HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR
signature
STYLE
Long gone are the days of the fashion elitist
stating, “Either you got it, or you don’t”. Yes, there
are people within the industry that have a knack
for styling themselves quite seamlessly. However,
it's not because they were gifted with an elaborate
fashion sense courtesy of endless hours of studying
Vogue or rubbing elbows in showrooms. Believe it or
not, they simply just know how to style themselves
MADE BY XUXA DAY
based on attaining a wardrobe with an agenda. The
secret is easy: you have to find what works for you.
Discovering what your signature style is may sound
like something that calls for rolling racks, tailors, and
maybe even an entourage of people pulling looks for
a red carpet. We all know that this is not the case. In
this article, we will break down everything you need
to know about defining your signature style with the
assistance of MADE fashion journalist, Xuxa Day.
FIND YOUR STYLE MUSE
Discovering what your personal style should be
isn’t rocket science. The first thing to do is to whip
up some inspiration which usually stems from
the theme of relativity. Whether you brainstorm
words that you believe sum up your style or even
find a style spirit animal of sorts as a guide - the
goal is to find a starting point for you to pull
wardrobe ideas from. For instance, if you describe
yourself as classic and chic you may opt for more
tailored or vintage pieces. Also, keep in mind
that you never want to copy a look verbatim, but
make it your own. Wearing the exact same look
spotted on the runway can be pricey as well as
not realistic for your day-to-day.
USE YOUR RESOURCES
Next on the agenda, you’ve got to use your
resources. Thankfully millennials are part of a
digital society so access to style is literally in the
palm of your hand. Ditch the hassle of spending
endless hours in your local mall and get straight
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