Learn How to Unlock Your Feminine Style Through Fashion
Learning to Dress To Impress Yourself
Fashion is more than just clothes; it’s a form of self-expression, it’s your personality reflected on the outside. Style is a way to show the world who you are and what you stand for. As a personal stylist with an edgy style, I believe that fashion is a powerful tool for feminine women of any age to express themselves and feel confident in their own skin.
Style is the story we tell through the fashions we chose to wear everyday. How you dress determines what type of experiences you are ready for in life. Would you wear sneakers to a formal black tie event? You could, but you may not get in or you may attract the wrong type of attention at said event.
You can watch the first part to my YouTube Series on the topic below of personal style below with my expert virtual style tips to discover what your personal style is!
Continue reading the rest of this article for a lot more GOLD fashion tips/hacks that was not covered in the video. There are more ways you can become a pro at styling yourself and boost your confidence just from putting these tips to practice.
1.The Role of Fashion in Self-Expression
Fashion is a reflection of our personality, mood, and individuality. It’s a way to communicate our identity to the world without saying a word. Clothing choices are influenced by personality, cultural norms, and social expectations.
However, fashion is also a way to challenge societal norms and expectations. It’s a way to break free from the mold and express ourselves in a way that feels authentic.
2. Fashion as a Means of Creativity and Exploration
Fashion is a way to express our creativity and explore new aspects of our personality. Experimenting with clothes may reveal new facets of our personality that we may not have even been aware of previously.
For example, I once had a client who was hesitant to try bold prints and bright colors. However, after trying on a few pieces, she realized that she loved the way they made her feel. She felt more confident and empowered. Now, she incorporates a pop of bold color into her day to day wardrobe.
Fashion can be used to express our individuality and creativity, and it’s a way to have fun and truly learn how to enjoy the process of curating looks.
3. Fashion as a Tool for Empowerment
Fashion can be used to empower women and boost their confidence. It’s a way to challenge societal norms and expectations.
For example, I once had a client who was hesitant to wear a crop top because she thought it was too revealing for her age at 39. However, after trying on a few pieces, she realized that she loved the skin exposure from a crop top made her feel because despite her age. She still had an incredible bod worthy of showing off. She felt even more confident and beautiful in making this personal style discovery.
Fashion has been used as a tool for empowerment throughout history. For example, the suffragettes wore white dresses to symbolize purity and innocence, and the Black Panthers wore black leather jackets to symbolize strength and solidarity.
4. Fashion as a Form of Self-Care
Fashion is not just about looking good; it’s also about feeling good. Style starts from the inside out.
Taking care of ourselves is important, and fashion is a way to do that. When we dress well, we feel better about ourselves.
We feel more confident, more attractive, and more put-together. Fashion is a way to take care of ourselves and show ourselves some love.
5. Fashion as a Form of Social Commentary
Fashion is not just about personal expression; it’s also about social commentary. Fashion can be used to make a statement and raise awareness about social issues. For example, the red ribbon is a symbol of AIDS awareness, and the pink ribbon is a symbol of breast cancer awareness. A Rainbow flag is worn as symbol to support LGBTQ+ rights. Fashion can be used to raise awareness about important issues and help make a difference in the world through exposure.
6. Fashion as a Form of Sustainability
Fashion is not just about looking good; it’s also about doing good. Sustainable fashion is a growing trend (and the only trend worth following) that focuses on reducing waste and promoting ethical practices.
Sustainable fashion is about making a difference in the world and leaving a positive impact on the environment. Creating higher quality garments and staying away from fast fashion is the key to long term wear.
As a personal stylist, I encourage my clients to invest in sustainable fashion and make a difference in the world all the time. As I like to say, Sustainability is Sexy!
7. Fashion as a Form of Confidence
Fashion is a way to boost our confidence and feel good about ourselves. When we dress well, we feel good about ourselves. We feel more confident, more attractive, and more put-together. Fashion is a way to take care of ourselves and show ourselves some love. It’s a way to feel good about ourselves and feel confident in our own skin.
8. How can you be more sustainable with your personal style?
- Invest in trans-seasonal clothes that work for more than one season and have versatility for mixing and matching. Think in layers when you buy single pieces.
- Track what you already own and get creative with fashion. Hire a Tailor to re-fit garments for a new/improved fit of older items. Do not overbuy, think of new ways to wear what you already own in your wardrobe instead.
- Get in touch with professionals who work behind the sustainable fashion scenes in your local community, such as stylists, designers, and search in your social media channels for designers in your area.
- Look after your clothes by washing them less frequently and using eco-friendly detergents. Also, dry your clothes on a line (or buy a laundry rack for indoors) vs using a dryer to extend the lifecycle of your garments.
- Shop second-hand and support sustainable brands that use eco-friendly materials and ethical production practices. Etsy or your local vintage/thrift stores are a great place to start.
Closing the Closet
Remember, the key to sustainable fashion is to buy less and choose I.E curate your wardrobe based on your personality/taste. By following these tips, you can create a wardrobe that is both stylish, unique and sustainable for you.
Let’s always keep top of mind, fashion is a powerful tool for self-expression, creativity, empowerment, self-care, social commentary, sustainability, and confidence. It’s a way to show the world who we are and what we stand for.
I hope this article helps you understand the importance of fashion as a form of self-expression.
As a personal stylist with an edgy style, I encourage feminine women between of all ages to use fashion as a means of self-expression and creativity. Remember, fashion is not just about clothes; it’s a way of life.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to me. I’m always here to help!
