How did you develop your own style?

[de-lovely]

Style is hard. You either are in it or not in it. When you're shopping ask one of the workers for help(one who is preferably dressed nice). They should help you pick out some good choices, and wear whatever you feel comfortable in. I find a lot of girls just wear what is in style, and don't own the outfit like they should. I never really had style either growing up, I just wore whatever and was very concerned about brand names and such. Well I still am sort of but I look at what other people are wearing and mix that with other pieces that I like. It's a win lose situation. The ironic thing is now I am going to Fashion school and get complented on my style everyday haha, so it'll work out for you. Just keep trying and experimenting. Fashion isn't meant to be a hassle, it's meant to be fun!
xo!

 

[cupcake_x]

Trial and error, mostly.. It was also going through so many different fashions. I'm a style chameleon (!!!) and for me it's all about mixing up different fashions. I'll wear something very girly but throw in something that's grown up. It just depends what I'm feeling that day, what's inspired me.

 

[GlamYOURUs]

I agree with others as well. Its trial and error with me. I don't follow trends nor do I try to make one of my own. I just buy whatever fits me right and looks good. I do put outfits together depending upon my mood or occasion. However, I do have style icons who I admire because of their fashion sense such as Kim Kardashian. This is because (I am not boasting here) her body is like the body type I have minus the large butt and boobs. lol I like form fitting clothes because they accentuate my Indian curves and us Indian women are pretty curvy. As well as Armenian women and so forth.

 

[iamlelilien]

Look at celebrities, musicians, pictures in magazines, random people you see when you're out, whoever.

I have an EXTREMELY eclectic style. My inspiration comes from anywhere and everywhere, and I figure out how to make it work together as I go along.

I would suggest not to take yourself too seriously as you're experimenting, and recognize the fact that you're just experimenting.

 

[cupcake_x]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs I agree with others as well. Its trial and error with me. I don't follow trends nor do I try to make one of my own. I just buy whatever fits me right and looks good. I do put outfits together depending upon my mood or occasion. However, I do have style icons who I admire because of their fashion sense such as Kim Kardashian. This is because (I am not boasting here) her body is like the body type I have minus the large butt and boobs. lol I like form fitting clothes because they accentuate my Indian curves and us Indian women are pretty curvy. As well as Armenian women and so forth.

I'm Puerto Rican so I've got curves as well. Kim Kardashian is a wonderful fashion role model for me too

 

[pumpkincat210]

My style is always evolving. I also have my "staples" that are classics and never get old, such as a black undershirt. I flip through magazines to get an idea of the trends, but i try not to follow trends too closely since they change so fast.
I also wear colors that are most flattering on me, even though sometimes they are not necessarily my favorite color. You can find your colors by holding up colored pieces of paper up to your face in the mirror. Some make you look sick while other make you radiate.
Dress for your body type, they have articles on this alot in fashion magazines like allure. I also love instyle magazine although i can't afford the pieces they use, other stores are pretty good about copying the clothes. Well fitting clothes make or break the outfit and if you feel good in something it looks better most often, so try on alot of different things.
Digg. even though stores like walmart and target are cheap sometimes you can find very nice basic pieces if you look hard enough and they are inexpensive. Hit those sales racks! Often pieces that are still in season are there so you can still wear them before the weather changes. You can splurge later on something unique that you like.
As for the mom issue i really don't know how to handle that. You are a grown woman now and should be shopping for yourself, however at the same time it is your mother's money. I'd get a part time job at a clothing store you like and then get a discount there too. Can you make a compromise with your mom? Maybe let her pick out one thing and then you can pick out one thing. Or work together on putting on outfit together, buy a couple of pieces that could either dress it up or make it more casual.

 

[DigitalFaery]

First of all, like somebody else already said --> SHOP FOR YOUR OWN CLOTHES. You said yourself you don't like the clothes your mom byes you. You just have to speak up for yourself and express your opinion, because really, thats what style is all about. To me personally, style is way of expressing my character. So if you wan't a style that will suit your personality and were you will feel confident in, you only have to do one thing: look into your own soul...Just decide who you are: are you a girlie girl, a rock chick, more of a classy one, or a bit nostalgic...of course you can also be a combination of different types.
I am also 18 and i decided some time ago that i was time to give myself some confidence. So i said to myself: i'm a sweet girl who has a big mouth when nessecary,also a little mysterious. So i came up with a style that is rock(stands for the big mouth and mystery) chique (the girly cheerfull side of me). For instance i like wearing a leather jacket with a skinny --> rock, but with high heels underneath --> chique
You see?
Also one thing that has really helped me out was watching fashion shows, you know, the runways. That way you realise which types of clothing and colours you can combine.
And last but not least: don't overanalyse, it will come naturally