“Choose your Style”. – What Does Style Mean to You?

Choosing our personal style has much more meaning behind it than most of us realize. Some choose a style based on what they are used to, others are dressing to keep up with the trends and there are those who dress unique to themselves. That is the group we want to be in! After-all, we are happiest when we reflect an image that represents our true self, or who we want to be. Half of why I sew is because it gives me options “aka” choices to create a wardrobe unique to myself. You may have heard the phrase, “Style is not what you wear, it’s how you wear it” well this is true and we all have a way of expressing that through our power of choice. As women we appreciate options and as seamstresses we have the great gift to use our options to sew a wardrobe that reflects ourselves. The “tough” part for some may be first identifying a style that represents who they are, and second being able to show that through their wardrobe. I am here to tell you, it’s not hard finding the style that fits you. You simply have to be open and willing to try.

How often do we ask ourselves, what am I going to wear? Once a day, sometimes more. Either out loud or internally. We dress ourselves for special events, work, or going to the grocery store. We may choose to skim past the question or spend a bit more effort. Professional stylists make the choice several times a day and in greater depth. However, we are all asking the same question. How do we want to express ourselves, or how do we wish to be seen by others?

Everyone’s style is different yet the way we dress our bodies has a huge affect on our spirits. Which in turn, affects our mood and how we feel. This is huge! When you dress your best don’t you feel upbeat and alive, like you want everyone to see you that day? Compared to when you hate your outfit choice, aren’t you less inclined to walk around and strut your look? That’s the power of clothing and the power of choosing our personal style. It has the ability to make us feel our very best or the power to keep our rears glued to a chair all day! My goal with today’s article is to help you look deeper inside and identify what style really means to you. You have to be willing to wear new things and try new looks, like the dress you’ve been dying to try on, or the pants you think look great on everyone else but wouldn’t look great on you. The truth is if we’re drawn towards a style it’s because it resonates with how we feel and we can’t be afraid to wear it, or whatever the hesitation may be. Wear the outfit! When you feel your best in something, it’s going to show in the way you walk, the way you talk and everything in between. People will respect you for it!

The next time you gaze at other people’s outfit choices with admiration or interest, I hope you take the time to look at what you might tweak or what you’re willing to try that fits into your own personal taste. Our choice in what we wear is a unique gift to ourselves and we tend not to use it to it’s full potential. If I leave you with anything today I hope I leave you with inspiration and the power to choose a wardrobe that reflects your true self. So tell me, What does style mean to you?

Article by Rosy Peña