I have always been interested in fashion. I remember when I was fourteen years old cutting my clothes for them to match my style. At that time, I did not know that my style would be changing. Since, my style has been evolving and with the ever-evolving trends, it is difficult for me to master my personal style.
In a world where fashion trends come and go like the seasons, finding a personal style can be a bit of a style odyssey. We have all been there, flipping through glossy fashion magazines or scrolling through Instagram, wondering, “How do I define my style?” Well, this week, while I was on TikTok, I heard about this method to help us find our style. As simple as it sounds, the three-word method involves using three words to describe your own style. Your style might be comfortable, timeless, and colorful, or it might appear cool, elevated, and cozy.
Hence, let’s try to figure out our unique fashion identity.
Discovering Your Three Words
Step 1: Make an assessment of your closet
Go through your closet, once a massive pile of clothes has taken over your entire room, attempt to stand back, both literally and figuratively. Ask yourself, what makes my favorites my favorites? Maybe you like that blazer you wore three times a week because of its black color. Black can now be in the running for one of your words. Do you appreciate how you seem comfortable in your baggy pants? There is no right or wrong answer here, but it is essential to be honest with yourself.
Step 2: Defining Your Style
To embark on this style-defining journey, take a moment to reflect. A few things will influence your three words. When you consider your favorite ensembles or the items you feel most confident and at ease in, what words spring to mind? Is it minimalist, classic, and polished? Or maybe it’s bohemian, eclectic, and adventurous. The possibilities are as diverse as the world of fashion itself.
Coming up with your own style won’t be difficult if you already know what yours is. That’s when things change if you want your style to change. Then, you should use your third word to express your desired style. Perhaps your style is traditional and neutral, but your closet is full of flashy and colorful clothes. To prod yourself in the direction you wish to go, your three words might be classic, neutral, and simple.
Step 3: Crafting Your Personal Style
Your three words should resonate with you personally, reflecting not only how you look but how you feel when you wear your chosen outfits. It’s about expressing your unique personality, tastes, and lifestyle through your clothing choices. Your style statement should feel like a sartorial extension of yourself.
Try the Mix and Match approach. You may play around with different word combinations. You can choose adjectives like edgy, romantic, or preppy, or focus on qualities like comfortable, versatile, and sophisticated. The beauty of this method lies in its adaptability to suit your constantly changing preferences and moods.
By defining your style with three simple words, you’ll find that navigating the fashion world becomes much more enjoyable. Thus, whether you are fashion-savvy or just starting your style journey, try the three-word method to create a more cohesive and personalized wardrobe.
Mine is oversized, neutral, and glamorous.
