8 Lessons I Learned About My Personal Style

Hi pretties! When it comes to personal style, everyone has their own. Some people prefer elegant, timeless looks. Others prefer casual sweats. It took me a long time to figure out my closet, but I’ve finally nailed it down. Here are 8 lessons I’ve learned about my own personal style.

I don’t suit a striped breton (or striped anything)

The rest of the blogging community loves a good stripe. Unfortunately, I find that stripes don’t really suit me. Stripes actually make me look larger than I am, which is the opposite of what I want. If I want a stripe, I’ll opt for a vertical stripe that makes me look taller, rather than wider.

No matter how many times I try, I will always dislike jeans

I learned this lesson the hard way a couple of years ago. I tried some skinny jeans for work, and ended up decluttering them a month later. I just hate the way jeans feel on me. They make me feel like I’m being constricted, and not in a good way.

I much prefer tees (basic and graphic) to fancy blouses and collared shirts

I much prefer the comfort of tees (both basic and graphic) over a blouse or any other fancy shirt. Same applies to collared shirts. Of course, I will still buy collared shirts for work (an Oxford is always a girl’s best friend). I just prefer and put comfort over aesthetics first.

Heels are the enemy

I can wear a low heel or even a block heel. Stilettos, wedges, and thin heels are a no-go. I feel like the heels are going to snap under my weight when it comes to shoes like those. I also run the risk of twisting or injuring my ankles.

No logos for me

Some things are acceptable for me to have a logo on. Others, not so much. For me, I dislike having logos on my clothing. It makes me feel like I’m a walking advertisement for a brand that doesn’t pay me.

Loungewear rules all

My favorite type of clothing is definitely loungewear. I’m not talking about your athleisure wear. I’m talking sweatpants, hoodies, and basically anything comfortable. As aforementioned, I always value comfort over aesthetics.

Dresses are my love

I love wearing dresses. They make me look like I put some effort into my appearance. It’s so easy to go to the bathroom with them. When I travel, I try to pack as many dresses as I can, weather permitting. That way, it saves space in my luggage, and I don’t have to pack as many clothes. It also saves on doing laundry as well.

I prefer jackets over coats most of the time

When it comes to outerwear, I much prefer jackets over coats. I love a good coat on occasion. Still, I find that having a short torso does not help. Being short in height also complicates things when it comes to long coats. I often find that a long coat brushes up at my ankles. Sometimes, it even reaches the lower part of my shins when I wear or try one on. It makes me feel like I’m about to step on it. Hence why I prefer jackets. Leather jackets are my favorite outerwear piece of all time, followed by utility jackets.

What personal style lessons did you learn?

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