Coco Chanel- 5 ways to develop your personal style

Coco Chanel : In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different!
A style trademark is something that you either wear every day or simply an aesthetic that you are known for.
Choose something that makes you feel comfortable and confident! You wouldn’t want your trademark to be high heels if you cannot walk 10 feet in them without stumbling. Not me… I can walk anywhere on sky high heels and I love them!
Usually, a signature item or style chooses you, because it’s just something that you love so much you have to wear it all the time. But it helps to think about what you value, what you find aesthetically pleasing, and what you love to wear most. Personally, my signature item are mini skirts and shorts! Ah… and high heels anytime!! What is yours?

Coco Chanel : Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future!!!
Although I believe it is fun wearing what you want regardless of your body shape learning to dress for your body type can be a good jumping off point when developing your style. Knowing how to highlight your best features can save you time and take your look from average to amazing.
The most important thing you can do when studying your shape is to stay positive. Dressing well is all about having an underlying layer of confidence and if you are overly critical of your body, you undermine that. Don’t tell yourself that you have a pudgy stomach – instead, remind yourself that you have a tiny waist, or beautiful legs, or a shapely chest, or amazing arms – you get the idea. Highlight your assets and embrace your body as it is! Look at how celebrities do that all the time!
For more on this subject, one of the best style books I’ve heard on dressing your shape is The Science of Sexy by Bradley Bayou. I haven’t read it but I plan to order it online!

4. Create a Personal “Look Book” or Inspiration Folder

Coco Chanel : Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress.

To personalize your wardrobe and move away from cookie-cutter clothing, try mixing up your wardrobe with vintage items or pieces that have been passed down from your mom or grandma (something old), add in some well thought-out designer pieces and trends (something new). Finding a balance between these two things can make your look uniquely yours.