How to Find Your Personal Style

Maybe you have always looked up to a certain fashion icon and want to flourish into a trend setter yourself. Or maybe you just want to figure out once and for all, what look works for you. If you are trying to establish and cultivateyour personal style, there are a few factors that you should take into consideration. What colors looks best on you, what your body type is and what shapes will flatter you best, and how to successfully translate your personality into your clothing choices.

Lets start with color choices. First you must determine what season your skin color best falls in.

*Autumn skin tones are those with golden undertones. If you are having a hard time telling whether or not you fit into this category, a good rule of thumb is that golden undertones are usually found in redheads and brunettes, though this is not always the case. And if you have golden brown eyes, you probably also fit into this category. Autumn skin tones look best when paired with colors that also have golden undertones, like tans, orange, gold, golden brown and some shades of red and pink. These colors will look best, not only worn as clothing, but for make up as well.

*Winter skin tones have blue or pink undertones. Winters can have very pale skin, but also African Americans and Asians can have pink undertones in their skin. Winters are usually dark eyed, brunettes and they look best in bright pink, many shades of red, navy blue, dark purple, and black and white. Keep in mind, that pastels may wash you out.

*Spring skin tones also have golden undertones, but they have lighter hair than the Autumns. The classic red head would fall into this category. Spring girls have freckles, golden or strawberry blond hair and pale skin. These girls look best in warm, golden colors like red, orange, tan, pink, browns- but avoid muted dark colors like dark gray and navy.

*Summer skin tones have pink undertones and pale skin. If you are the all-American natural blond with blue eyes- you fall into this category. Summers look best in shades of red and blues and pastels.


Once you have determined your skin tone, you must access your body type. There are three different body types: ectomorph, endomorph, and mesomorph.

*Ectopmorphs are slim, with shoulders that are the same width as their hips. These girls are the ones that we refer to as 'straight up and down'. These are usually your regular fashion model body types. This is the easiest body type to dress, if you are an ectomorph, you can wear almost everything. What you will most want to keep in mind is that you should pick shapes that will add curves to your otherwise slim frame. Belts or dresses that emphasize your waist are optimal. You want to stay away from boxy jackets or shirts that billow out at the waist- they will do nothing to flatter you.

*Mesomorphs are your pear-shaped or apple-bottomed girls. (Think JLO booty.) They are generally larger boned and have bottoms and hips that are wider than their shoulders. These girls can have problems maintaining their weight, but can put on muscle quite easily as their shapes are great for it. You may feel like wearing baggier bottoms to huge your booty- but don't. Make sure you wear bottoms that are snug and fit you properly. If your pants fit your bottom, but gap at the waist- then they do not fit, and will not be flattering. Dress to emphasize your booty rather than hide it. Flaunt it if you got it, right?

*Mesomorphs are your athletic girls. They have broad shoulder (wider than their hips) and a medium to large frame. Mesomorphs generally want to dress in more feminine, flowy materials to help balance out their athletic shape. Skirts that are full at the bottom are a good example of a garment that would help to balance a mesomorphs shape.

Now the fun part- learning to wear your personality. You can dress to suit what music you like or what hobbies you have. If you are a brainy bookworm, then go for glasses and argyle. Do the sexy secretary thing. Or if you love rock music- bust out the studs and leopard print. Artsy? How about some fun bright colors and quirky accessories. If you are a nature girl or environmentalist show it by opting for flowy materials and pretty flower prints. You get the picture.

You don't have to go crazy with it, just incorporate small pieces into your wardrobe that really show who you are as a person. Or wear a little something of your favorite color everyday. Even if you just wear a really unique pair of glasses everyday- the idea is to have a signature that is easily recognized by others, and stick with it.. develop it into a look that is all your own.

That is what personal style is all about..

..and how to find your personal style.