How to Build a Killer Personal Style on a Budget

 Most of us spend time on Google and mainly Pinterest trying to get outfit ideas, and most of the time we don't even know our personal style. In order to improve your looks and curate killer wardrobe capsules your need to build a personal style.

What is Personal Style?

I might describe personal style as a way, a very unique way, to express oneself through clothing and accessories. Your personal style reflects individual tastes, preferences, and personality. Personal style is more than just following trends; it's about curating a wardrobe that not only feels authentic but comfortable and projects your identity and confidence. I'm writing this post to help you develop  a personal style step by step.

What is the Importance of Personal Style?

Do we really need a Personal Style? What is the significance of having it? Well one major thing that comes from having a Personal Style is breaking your bank will be something you'll forget about. Developing your personal style will really help save money in the long run as you'll be able to resist the fast-fashion pressure and hence save a lot of money by this. Building your confidence is also an effect of developing your personal style. You'll feel more comfortable and authentic in your own skin when your clothing aligns with your personal style, and significantly boost your confidence. 

Clearly there is a lot of good that comes from developing your personal style so here are some pointers that will help you in developing:

 How to Find & Define Your Personal Style

Your personal style is something you already have, you only need to identify it and develop it fully.

First of all you should do is self-reflect- try asking yourself what you like wearing and what you don't like wearing(Be completely honest with yourself), with this you'll be able to now use other ways to develop your personal style further. You can also try journal prompts that can also help with your self-reflection to find your style.

Now that you've identified your style you can now identify words that best describes your personal style. Well you may be wondering what these words are, and you've probably heard them a million times. Words that articulate your personal aesthetic, such as effortless, chic, minimalist, edgy, casual, bohemian etc. You can use a style quiz or questionnaire that can help you identify your style words. You can use platforms like:

 Style Liberation

 The Newyork Stylist

Once you have the style words that can describe your style aesthetic it will now be easier to make mood boards of outfits. You can search for the outfits from Pinterest and use your style words as keywords while searching. Save these outfits as boards in your Pinterest or your platform of choice they will give you ideas on how to match your style.

It is also probable that you already have outfits in your wardrobe, so pay attention to what you already wear often and love. During the days you feel that your outfits deserve an Oscar, save those wins!! 

With all these research you can create a style uniform or a go-to formula that will definitely help you elevate your personal style.

Budget-Friendly Ways to Build Your Style

As you are elevating your personal style, you might get overwhelmed with getting new outfit pieces to match your style. If you need to get new clothing you can look into thrifting in thrift stores and online marketplaces like Depop, Poshmark and local second-hand. You should also mix high & low; try investing in timeless basics and save on trendy pieces. Another way is to try upcycling the pieces you already have or DIY hacks. Modify old pieces to fit your aesthetic and restyle what you already own.. As you are on this road of developing your personal style on a budget you should start learning how to shop smart and this entails timing sales be it at your favorite clothing store or any online and physical store you may know. Also look out for clearance sale these are high during holidays. JUMP ON THOSE OFFERS DARLING!! 

Budget-Friendly is Not Boring! In curating your outfits to match your newly identified Personal Style, make sure to add statement accessories like belts, sunglasses, bags, shoes, necklaces and more jewelry of your choice. Layer and practice styling tricks such as tying, tucking, draping and knotting. Even on a budget play with textures, patterns, and color palettes, you don't need to have a boring outfit.

Examples of Style Archetypes on a Budget

Here are some styles you can try on the journey of developing your personal style:

1. Soft Girl Style

This style is characterized by a cute and feminine appearance, often featuring pastel colors, floral patterns, and a focus on gentle, vulnerable, and sweet personality traits. 

2. Clean Girl Look

This style is characterized by a minimalist, effortless, and put-together appearance, it emphasizes on natural beauty, polished simplicity, and a curated wardrobe of timeless pieces.

3. Edgy Street Style

This style is bold, unconventional, and it emphasizes on dark colors and monochrome palettes, bold textures and fabrics, and statement pieces and accessories.

Building a killer Personal style is a journey not a race, it isn't something that just appears in one day, take it step by step and understand yourself better don't be pressurized by every trend you see online, Focus on You! Your style should make you feel confident and good about yourself, stay away from accounts that make you feel pressurized especially about overspending. As you are doing this step by step explore your wardrobe and try a few new combos this week. If you want more ideas on different style check out my Pinterest for broad categories. See you on the next blog post xoxo💋!!