Getting caught up with trends and losing sight of what makes you unique is easy to do. But what sets you apart from others is truly wonderful and what you ought to show the world. Stand confidently in your own personalised style that reflects your authentic self. If you’re unsure quite where to begin and are on a budget, these nine suggestions to personalise your style may help.
1. Assess Your Closet
In order to personalise your style look at what is hanging in your closet. The clothes you wear and how you put them together in outfits for different occasions are great ways to express individual style.
Open drawers in the bedroom and look at what is in there. Are you wearing many of these items, and do they represent what you feel most confident wearing? If so, you have the basics for then adding personal touches to the outfits you wear, such as necklaces. If not, you will want to think about what you would like to add to your wardrobe, such as a bright blouse in a pattern you’ve always wanted to wear.
2. Find Affordable Items for Your Wardrobe
Now that you have some ideas of what to add to your closet, it’s time to shop for them. Rather than buying new, consider getting gently used items from thrift shops or participating in a clothing swap with friends. You are helping the environment by thrifting rather than purchasing new items. Also, you are more likely to find unique items that no one else is wearing, rather than buying from a nearby shop with a rack full of the same trousers.
3. Look for Cheaper Versions of Your Favourite Fashions
As you shop, whether you look for new or used items to personalise your style, save money by choosing more affordable brands that offer fashions similar to the higher-end ones. For example, take a screenshot on your phone of an expensive top you saw online that you like and then go to bargain stores to look for the same thing for less money. You will surely see similar styles that fit with the look you want for a fraction of the price.
4. Display Photos around the House
Your home’s interior reflects your style, whether you realise it or not. Instead of investing in professionally painted artwork for the walls, frame and mount photographs of loved ones on the walls of rooms in your house. You can give it an even more custom appearance by painting the frames or glueing shells to them if you like the beach. A gallery wall of these photos can be a great focal point of a room.
5. Add Private Number Plates to Your Car
Another way to create a look of your own is by putting a personalised number plate on your car. While that might sound expensive, it doesn’t have to be. Bargain private number plates give your car a unique appearance for less. Finance the one you want if you cannot buy right away to give yourself a ride that stands out from the others, whether you are driving to work, school, or meeting friends.
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6. Change Your Hairstyle at Home
Hair is part of who you are, and that includes how you style it. Does the current style reflect your personality? If not, it may be time for a change. You can do many things at home to save money versus going to an expensive salon. For example, you can dye strands (some or all of the hair) or use hair extensions. Another idea (this one is free) is to change where you part the hair, such as changing it from the left side to the right side. If you decide to trim it yourself, videos online can guide you through the process.
7. DIY a Welcome Mat
The first thing people see when they come to your home is the front door, and what is in front of that is the welcome mat. Personalise it with a crafting project to suit your style this weekend. Create a colourful one if you love to stand out in a crowd, or create one with a pet embellishment if you love animals. Perhaps you paint a word on the doormat that is one you always say. You are creating an amazing statement about who you are from the moment people arrive at your house. You may also make a doormat that has your family’s name on it.
8. Read Magazines
Do you need more inspiration? Flipping through magazines can provide it! Fashion magazines can give you the latest looks that you can then recreate if you feel they are looks that suit your personality. If you don’t want to buy the book, go to the library and get it there for free. Be sure to return it, of course, after you’re done with it. You may find an outfit on a model that you had not thought of creating yourself.
9. Update Clothes You Already Own
Make older clothes new again with a few small changes that customize them to your needs. This fun project can include cutting well-worn jeans into shorts or changing the neckline on a t-shirt. If you have a dress you’ve worn several times and are tired of, modernize the look with a belt. Or perhaps all that dress really needs is a lovely scarf over the shoulders and a new accessory in your hair to create a fresh and fashionable look as you go out on a date or meet family.
Summing It Up: Making a Style Your Own
From your clothes to your home and car, there are many ways to personalise your style and stand out from others. Once you do, nothing and no one is stopping you. As you develop a look that is all your own, your confidence will likely increase. You might start to make other changes and find improvements in areas of life you hadn’t imagined. Your friends might even ask you for style advice. Cheers to being your unique self and starting to inspire others!
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