Personal style is the way you dress to express your personality, values, and emotions. It goes beyond fashion or passing trends: it's a visual extension of who you are. Unlike following what's "in," having a defined personal style allows you to dress with authenticity, comfort, and confidence.
Discovering your style is a way to consume fashion consciously , reduce the clutter in your closet, and make aesthetic choices that truly reflect your identity.
Why is it important to find your personal style?
Having a defined style not only improves your external image, it also has internal and practical benefits:
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You save time getting dressed every day.
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Purchases with greater intention (less impulses).
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You feel more comfortable and secure with your image.
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You reduce your environmental impact by avoiding excessive consumption of fast fashion.
In times of aesthetic information overload, finding your own style is a way to return to yourself.
How to discover your personal style without following trends
You don't need to study fashion or spend a fortune to find your style. Here are five practical and effective steps you can start today.
1. Analyze your current wardrobe
Take a thorough look at your clothes. Separate them into three groups:
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The ones you use frequently and love.
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The ones you don't use, but don't know why.
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The ones you know are no longer for you.
Ask yourself:
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What do my favorite clothes have in common?
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What colors, cuts, or fabrics make me feel most like myself?
This exercise is key to identifying patterns.
2. Create a mood board or inspiration board
You can use Pinterest or a physical sheet of paper. Collect images of looks, colors, spaces, or visual elements that appeal to you without thinking about trends . Then observe:
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What is the predominant general style? (minimalist, bohemian, elegant, etc.)
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What sensations does it convey? (serenity, strength, warmth, etc.)
This will help you visualize your aesthetic identity.
3. Define 3 to 5 words that represent your ideal style
For example:
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Natural, simple, elegant
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Sophisticated, modern, relaxed
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Feminine, free, artisanal
These words will become a guide for filtering new purchases or style decisions.
4. Find your “personal uniforms”
Think about the outfits you repeat over and over again because they make you feel good. Let's call them your "uniforms." There's nothing boring about repeating what works. Identifying your fail-safe formulas simplifies your daily life and brings you closer to authentic style.
5. Get inspired by your surroundings, not the catwalks
Your style doesn't have to be dictated by current fashions. Take inspiration from:
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Your lifestyle (urban, natural, creative).
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Your references (artists, writers, cinema, architecture).
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Your values (sustainability, simplicity, femininity).
True fashion lies in the coherence between how you live and how you dress.
How do you know if you are close to your personal style?
These signs can help you know you're on the right track:
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Your closet has fewer items, but everything matches together.
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You no longer feel pressured by trends.
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You look and feel good without trying too hard.
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You buy less and with more intention.
Conclusion: Your personal style is your visual voice
Discovering your style isn't about following rules, it's about getting to know yourself better. It's not about dressing "better," it's about dressing more faithfully to yourself .
At Lanuya , we believe that fashion shouldn't be imposed, but should accompany you. We want to inspire you to build a meaningful wardrobe , where each piece has a purpose, a story, and a connection with you.
