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If you would like to express yourself every day, fashion and style offers loads of opportunities to do so. There are plenty of great ways of dressing for every occasion and making the most out of your shopping budget, even if you are a busy mom. The key is feeling comfortable in your own skin and confident that you can get the most out of your looks. Confidence is the first step; not worrying constantly about what others say is the second. Below you will find a few tips on how to create a style that allows you to express your personality.
One of the things that you will need to do is to set yourself apart from the rest of the people in the world. There is only one you, and this means that you will need to appreciate this. You can create your unique style of clothing by visiting vintage stores, fashion museums, and learn as much as possible about the different aspects of combining items. The key is not to be the follower, but the leader, and choose clothes and accessories based on your body type and your personal style.
That said, you can look for influential people for inspiration. There are plenty of fashion blogs online that will help you find your style and improve it to be fully tailored to your personality. You should not ignore the latest trends, but find a way to make them work for you. You can pick up some tips, but should never try to recreate something that suits someone else.
One of the mistakes you can make that can affect your image is not dressing appropriate for your age. You will need to look decent, but still express your femininity, too. If you are picking up the kids from the playground, you might be tempted to look like you are the big sister, but this is not going to win you loads of friends among mums. You can stay classy and stylish without trying to dress like a teenager.
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If you are just getting started with your wardrobe planning, it is important that you think about every season and weather. When you are doing the school run in the winter, you will not want to be wearing something you will be cold in, just to show off your style. Likewise, you should have a separate holiday wardrobe that is more relaxed and brighter than what you would normally wear every day.
Apart from looking out for the weather and the season, you will also have to be practical, especially if you are a mum with small kids. You might want to show off your designer handbag, but it is not the most practical solution if you are taking the kids for a walk and need to carry around nappies, snacks, bottles, and wet wipes. Your style always needs to suit the particular occasion, and this means that you will need to write down how you spend most of your days, so you have enough outfits to suit your lifestyle.
To save money on your wardrobe and your clothes shopping, you might learn some simple stitches and tricks to turn an old item into a new stunning outfit. You can get a sewing machine second hand less than you would think, and experiment with modifications and simple items first. Create a few cushion covers to get used to the machine, learn from videos, and you will be ready to do more complicated patterns and even modify clothes.
If you don’t want to fill multiple wardrobes and still look unique every day, you will need to make the most out of your accessories. There are plenty of ways you can choose the right colour combinations and pick items that will change the feel of your outlook, without the need of getting changed multiple times a day. You can also pick some unique jewellery that will go with your style. If you haven’t tried cartilage piercing yet, this might be the one thing that is missing from your personal style.
While most people will tell you that the best matched your outfit is the more stylish you look, you need to be brave sometimes. It might be a good idea to find the contrast that best represents you and your personality, and recreate it in your outfit. Don’t settle for simplicity, and let your personality shine through everything you do. This will turn heads for all the good reasons, and make you a role model of personality, instead of just one of the women on the street.
If you are having difficulties with finding your own style, you might want to talk to an online consultant who is able to help you create a wardrobe you will love. While they will not go shopping with you, they will be highly skilled at what they do and give you an outsider’s opinion that you can not get from your girlfriends and family members. If you want to know how other people see you, trust someone who has fashion experience and has the skills to understand you as a person.
Just because you used to be in love with floral patterns in your teens, this doesn’t mean that you have to stick with the romantic style. You can start a wardrobe overhaul any time, and follow the changes that go on in your life, style, and priorities. Be open-minded when it comes to new styles and outfits, and you might find something that doesn’t only fit your body, but your personality, too.
Dressing for others and to feel good about yourself is challenging for most women. Find a way to express your personality and values through your style, and you will feel good about yourself every day.
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Welcome to Birds and Lilies! I'm Lou: mother, blogger and freelance writer. This is my lifestyle blog, where I talk about motherhood, infertility and IVF, beauty, my love for food and wine, as well as my thoughts about stuff, and our real-life and travel adventures.
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