How to choose a clothing style, how to choose an image?

How to prepare for a style change

The first thing you need to do is track what emotions this style evokes in you.
If you categorically do not like it and only evokes negative emotions, and for one reason or another you are required to wear it, for example, there is a strict dress code at work, then put off learning this style. Learning new information with negative emotions is not the best thing to do. There is a lot of information that can be left unaccepted. But don’t put off studying style for too long; set yourself a certain deadline until you study this topic. When you are in a better mood, you can start studying a new topic. Now you need to write down as much information as possible about this style, everything you find on the Internet. The information should contain styles, colors and their combinations, density and fabric composition, and much more. You can write it down in a notebook or copy the information into Word. It is also important to find pictures to match the style. Create a separate folder on your computer with the pictures you like. You will return to it periodically, adding more interesting images and removing those that have become obsolete.

Analyze what exactly you liked about these images. Maybe you liked the fabric or style, or color? You also need to understand what things you cannot do without; put photos that you have not yet decided on in a separate place.

If negative emotions continue to overcome you, focus on what you can gain, not why you don't like it. How your wardrobe and image as a whole can be enriched if you bring something from a different style. It is not necessary to take all the recommendations from the new style. It is enough to take only those that you like.

If you are forced to wear clothes in a style that you do not like, try to dilute it with things that are familiar to you.

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There are stages in the life of each of us when we want to completely change our image, create a completely new image and finally find our own style. This is due to various things: with a change of job, entering college, moving to a new place of residence, with the birth of a child or, conversely, leaving maternity leave, with a change in figure, or when there is a desire to radically change something in your life.

In this case, the first question that arises is which new style to choose and what will suit you best.

I asked the Italian stylists of our school of fashion and style to tell us in more detail how you can radically change your style.

How quickly can you change your style?

First of all, you need to give up the idea that a fairy godmother might appear who will tell you exactly what style suits you, wave her magic wand and instantly transform you. All TV programs on the topic of how people change their style in one day are just a show, because the style of clothing cannot change immediately. It takes time for you to find the right look, to get used to certain things and for you to feel confident in them.

Moreover, time is needed not only for you, but also for your loved ones and work colleagues, because for them this will also be a big change (remember the conflicting emotions on the faces of friends and relatives in TV programs about the transformation of people like “Take it off immediately”). People around you are used to seeing you as one person, and suddenly one day you become completely different. People perceive innovations differently and there will certainly be a barrage of criticism and misunderstanding. If you yourself are not yet accustomed to the new style, then criticism from colleagues and friends will strengthen your doubts about the new image and you will return to old things. However, if small changes begin in you day after day, then others will see that something is changing, but it will not be noticeable to them.

The process of changing your style can take from a month to a year, depending on how quickly you get used to everything new. Does the image maker and stylist know what style will suit you?

Many Russian stylists and image makers offer to radically transform a person’s style and make it completely different. Most Italian stylists are against radically changing a person’s image and style while working with him during shopping or style consultation. A stylist cannot know which style exactly suits a person, because he does not know what this person’s worldview is, what inspires him in life. And besides, there are no bad or good styles. However, the stylist-image maker knows well how to implement a certain style: what suits the colors and shapes best, what will emphasize the figure and highlight a person’s face, how to combine clothes and accessories.

How to find your style?
The search for your style can be divided into two stages:
Stage 1: analysis and search for style Analysis of your appearance type
At this stage, you need to analyze your figure, your type of appearance and determine which colors and silhouettes of clothes will suit you and which will not. This can be done by having knowledge and training in the field of style, body types and color combinations, or by consulting with a stylist/image maker. Or you can choose a famous artist, actor or media personality that closely matches you:

according to the age
by gender
by body type (same parameters, height as you)
by facial color type (i.e. the same complexion, eyes and hair as you)

This person will be a source of inspiration for you. Behind every famous person there is a whole team of stylists and image makers who have already thoroughly analyzed the type of appearance of this person and selected the best colors and silhouettes of clothing. Study what colors, what forms of clothing this famous person wears, and use it as inspiration for yourself. Finding a style - an experiment

It is very difficult to find a new style also because you are used to seeing yourself in one image and cannot imagine yourself in another. To do this, we suggest you do an experiment.

Choose any day when you have free time and there are almost no customers in the stores (usually during the daytime on weekdays).
Choose a large store where clothes, shoes, and accessories are presented in large quantities (price and quality do not matter, what matters is the variety of assortment).
Come to the store and pick out 3-4 complete sets of clothes (necessarily shoes, all accessories, top and bottom). The most important thing here is to choose only clothes that you do NOT wear in everyday life, that you would never pay attention to, that you do not have in your wardrobe.
Try on all the assembled sets in the store fitting room (necessarily with shoes) and take a photo of yourself in the mirror on your mobile phone. When trying on, you don’t need to be too critical of yourself, you’re not buying anything, it’s just an experiment
Leave the store and do not buy any of the items you try on.

At home, look through all the photos and maybe some of this will inspire you and give you ideas for a new style. Repeat the experiment one or two more times and determine what your style should be (it could be: 80% classic, 10% romantic and 10% fashion trends)

Stage 2: trying on the style and getting used to it

Once you have identified a style that you like and that suits you, start getting used to the new style. Choose one of the new style items that inspires you. For example, you usually wore jeans and T-shirts, but decided to create a feminine-classic style for yourself. Take a jacket (as a piece from a classic style that inspires you) and try wearing it for a while with your usual things in your free time (not for work) - jeans + T-shirt + jacket. Once you start to feel comfortable and confident in the jacket, add another item from the new look until the style completely changes.

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Selection of images for a new style

What is important here is not the purchase, but how things that you don’t wear in everyday life fit on you, what emotions you experience. Try to pick up several looks in the store: completely from things of a new style and several looks where your usual things will be combined with new ones. Which one do you like best? You can even take a photo of yourself for greater clarity. When looking at yourself in the mirror, answer these questions:

» How much do you like/dislike this image?
“Don’t like the whole thing or some particular part?
» How would you change this part?
“If this part had not been there or had been different, would you have liked the image better?

Now the fashion world is huge and you can find everything or almost everything in it if you want. So the answers to such questions will provide even more insight into your style preferences.

You can complicate your task and find in the store the exact image that you liked when looking at the photos. It is advisable to repeat it as accurately as possible. Here you will be faced with the fact that the items presented in the store will not always correspond to the picture, and perhaps you will find the items you need in different stores or in different shopping centers. When the whole look is ready, take a photo of yourself in the fitting room or at home. Here it is also important to track how much you like yourself in an unusual image. By repeating this task several times, you will gradually develop your own style and come to understand yourself. And things purchased in a store can always be returned to the store, retaining receipts, tags and presentation.

Adaptation to the new style

You can go the other way... find things you love that have something of a new style. These things will speed up your adaptation process. For example, you love a maxi skirt, and your new style is natural, then you can look for a maxi skirt made of suede or in colors typical of this style, such as khaki, or it will be a tiered skirt.

As you work to change your style, don't forget to take pictures of yourself. By looking through all the photos, you may find ideas that will inspire you to develop an image/style.

Lastly, start making changes little by little. Give yourself time to change and don't be afraid to change. The resulting images are what is acceptable to you now. Everything else can be put aside and come back to this issue when you yourself are ready to move on. And remember, there are no bad or good styles. There are styles that inspire you and those that don't.

Be beautiful and unique!

Author of the article: Natalia Markova This email address is being protected from spambots. You must have JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.nataliyamarkova.com

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Image of a woman

Published: September 02, 2013 4735

Image assessment consists of various components. First of all, it’s appearance, clothes, makeup. But not only. It is also important how a person moves, his facial expressions, gestures, and gait. It matters what and how he says. Even if a woman is beautiful, smart and erudite, she can ruin everything with an inexpressive voice, lack of charm and artistry. The components of a person’s image can also include a car, an iPhone, a laptop. They say a lot about their owners. Our image is also formed by our home - its interior, design. And it is very important that the different aspects of the image correspond to each other.

How does a woman's image differ from a man's image?

Firstly, for a long time, much greater demands have been placed on women's appearance than on the appearance of the most spectacular macho.

Secondly, ladies have relatively recently begun to play a prominent role in society, and in order for their professional activities to be taken seriously by others, it is important for them to understand how they look in the eyes of others. Long-established images of mother, wife, and homemaker have created a certain image of a woman. These stereotypes remained, but new ones also appeared: businesswoman, vamp, socialite.

What kind of people do you want to impress?

Business, politics, science, artistic environment - different areas require different images. If you move in several areas at the same time, you need a flexible change in image. At a university department, speak loudly and confidently, during negotiations, tune in to dialogue, at a social party, allow yourself to relax, do not be afraid to laugh and openly express your emotions. If you are going on a date, you should not be deliberately strict in your clothes and hairstyle. And if you are attending a business meeting, do not overuse cosmetics and revealing outfits. However, even at work you cannot forget about your feminine essence. Under no circumstances should you imitate men who can afford to be domineering and harsh.

A woman must remain a woman everywhere, otherwise she loses her feminine strength, energy and attractiveness.

Today it is generally accepted that external brightness is an indispensable component of a woman’s overall success. Indeed, the influence of image on other people is undeniable and it is simply necessary to take it into account. But... you shouldn’t adjust your internal image to your external one. Image psychology says that your appearance should correspond to the essence of your personality. If you are not business-minded, trying to transform yourself into a businesswoman with a sharp suit and a conservative hairstyle will look pathetic. If you don’t feel like a fatal seductress in yourself, fishnet stockings and a deep neckline are unlikely to help awaken her.

You need to listen to yourself. To who you feel like in this world. Then your psychological portrait and image will combine organically and naturally. Those around you will understand you correctly, and you yourself will live in harmony with yourself.

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