When it comes to fashion, it’s always a balance between what you want to wear, and what you think you can get away with. You know you’d like to paint the town red, but you aren’t sure whether you can pull it off.
If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. It’s something that affects everyone, all the way up to the world’s best-known designers. Like you, they don’t always know what they can get away with.
If you’re struggling to make braver fashion choices, this post is for you. We look at some of the techniques you can use to push the balance in your favor and build a wardrobe that other people will respect.
Focus On You
The first step is to focus on you. Instead of following the crowd and trying to work out what they want, you want to concentrate more on what you want.
Think about the type of clothing that might fit your personality and figure. Look carefully for items that bring you joy and bring out the best in you. Keep experimenting until you find something that works. This process can take time (and several trips to the mall), but it is also highly effective.
Find Inspiration
You can also look for inspiration online and in magazines, finding people who’ve already made brave fashion choices. Often, they’ve figured out what works, allowing you to do the same.
Remember, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. If you see something you like, you can copy it. Nobody has a monopoly on fashion.
Incredibly, this is what many famous people do. Actors and singers go on Instagram, look for styles they like, and go shopping to emulate them. There’s no shame in you doing the same.
Do Something Small
Another approach is to start with something small and build from there. This way, you can be brave, but at a slower pace.
For example, instead of shaving your head the first time around, you might start with a bob, then move to a pixie cut before lopping the whole lot off. You could also gradually brighten the colors in your wardrobe, getting people used to your new style of clothing.
Be Okay With The Challenge
Being okay with the challenge of changing your fashion sense is also a pro tip. Coming to terms with the idea that things must change can spur momentum.
Remember, everyone who currently has a tongue piercing didn’t have one when they were younger. Instead, it was a hurdle they overcame on their journey.
If you decide to change your style, you will encounter roadblocks. But these can be fun when you shift your attitude.
Mix Up Your Closet
Finally, you could try mixing up your closet in different ways. Instead of wearing the same clothes with each other every year, you could try new pairings.
As you go through this process, you could discover outfit combinations you never imagined before. You might even get away without having to do any shopping.
