3 Things I Wish Every Woman Knew About Personal Style

Personal style is often misunderstood. Many women think it’s about chasing trends, wearing the “right” brands, or trying to replicate what they see on social media. But the truth is, style is so much deeper than that—it’s about how you show up in the world, how you feel in your clothes, and how aligned your wardrobe is with your lifestyle and goals.

Here are 3 things I wish every woman knew about personal style, plus a few practical tips you can apply right now:

1. Personal Style Is Personal

Your style is as unique as your fingerprint—it’s not meant to look like anyone else’s. What works for your best friend, a celebrity, or that influencer you admire may not work for you. And that’s okay.

✨ Tip: Start with a style audit. Go through your closet and pull out the pieces you wear the most. What do they have in common? Is it the colors, the silhouettes, or the fabrics? That’s a clue to what your personal style naturally leans toward. Build from there instead of forcing yourself into looks that don’t feel authentic.

2. Fashion and Style Are Not the Same

Fashion is about what’s trending. Style is about what’s lasting. While fashion gives us inspiration and fun ways to experiment, true style is what allows you to walk into any room with confidence, even if you’re not wearing the “it” item of the season.

✨ Tip: Invest in style staples—those timeless pieces that won’t go out of style: a well-tailored blazer, a crisp white button-up, versatile trousers, and a quality pair of shoes. You can sprinkle in fun statement pieces, but those staples are what keep your wardrobe strong year after year.

3. Style Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

Everybody is different, and so is every lifestyle. This means that the pieces that make one woman feel amazing might not work for another. The key to personal style is dressing for your body shape, proportions, and lifestyle needs.

Not sure how to dress for your body shape? Check out The Body Shape Bible to determine your unique body shape.

✨ Tip: Pay attention to fit before fashion. Clothes that skim your body in the right places will always look better than something that pulls, gaps, or doesn’t fit your proportions. If you’re not sure where to start, invest in tailoring—it’s the quickest way to make even affordable clothes look elevated.

At the end of the day, personal style is about alignment—not imitation. When your wardrobe reflects who you are and where you’re headed, you don’t just look confident—you feel confident.

Ready to feel like your most confident self? Schedule a Style Assessment to start your style journey!