Embracing your own style and creating original looks means expressing your personality and tastes, making trends your own without dressing like everyone else.
It can be tricky to find your style and highlight your best features without breaking the bank, with new fashion trends popping up every season and brands constantly evolving.
Good to know! At Elora, our Fashion Consultants receive "personal stylist" training, allowing them to present their clothing and accessory collections beautifully and offer personalized advice to their clients, whether for men’s or women’s fashion.
1 - TAKE STOCK
Analyze and sort your wardrobe
Our basic tip? Before your shopping trip or private fashion session, start by paying attention to what you already have in your wardrobe. Your style and needs evolve over time, so it's important to sort through your collection. Now's the time!
Keep all the pieces you love and feel good in, especially the essentials. On the other hand, set aside any clothes and accessories that are out of style or no longer fit you. Be ruthless with outdated cuts, styles, and fabrics if you don't want to look old-fashioned... You'll easily find a way to give them a second life!
Once you've finished sorting, analyze all the pieces you keep: number of pants/jeans vs. dresses and skirts, shapes of your tops, dominant colors, chic, romantic, casual or rock style… and note which outfits you feel are missing. It's a great starting point to define your style.
Discover your color palette
To give you a healthy glow and highlight your best features, we suggest finding the colors that match your color profile. In other words, study the palette that suits you best based on your natural harmony: skin tone, eyes, and hair. Every woman has her own unique profile!
To do so, we recommend reading our article dedicated to colorimetry.
Embrace your body shape and make it shine
Every woman has a dominant body shape, which she’ll generally keep for life, whether she gains or loses a little weight.
It’s best to fully embrace it, because it’s almost impossible to change your basic body shape. For example, if you have an H shape, you can’t erase your shoulders or define your waist, as these depend on your bone structure. However, with your clothing style, you can highlight your assets and visually soften any little imperfections...
We’ve written an article to help you identify your body shape and dress accordingly.
Every woman has strengths to highlight! Remember, at Elora, you can get guidance from a personal stylist during your shopping—at no extra cost—who will help you dress well, according to the style that suits you best.
Every body shape is beautiful when you know how to highlight it. That’s why it’s important to identify your own body type and embrace it. For most women, it’s especially key to show off your hips.
2 - FIND A FASHION STYLE THAT REFLECTS YOU
Once you’ve reviewed your wardrobe, your color profile, and your body shape, you can start building your new looks.
Figure out what you love and what suits you
Decide in advance which types of pieces and outfits you love. While most women enjoy dressing fashionably, they usually have a clear idea of what suits them. That doesn’t mean you can’t fall for an unexpected piece! A little tip: be careful not to fill your wardrobe with too many unusual items or bold colors that are hard to wear.
Every woman has her own style! If yours is all about classic pants and jeans, embrace simplicity—you’ll still look effortlessly chic. On the other hand, if you love a little black faux-leather skirt or a flowy dress, don’t force yourself into pants. Treat yourself to glamorous outfits and unique accessories. The most important thing is to feel good in your clothes, in harmony with your body shape, your personal taste, and your unique aura.
Create your essentials kit
When you start defining your style, nothing beats relying on timeless essentials. Basics that go with everything, complement all your looks, fit just as well with a chic outfit as with a casual one, and above all, let you switch up your style without overloading your wardrobe.
A few tips: choose quality items, go for clean cuts and neutral colors—that’s what makes the difference! From denim jeans to V-neck tees, black casual pants, pencil skirts, beige trench coats...
Find more unique pieces
Once you have your collection of basics, you can start to have fun and choose more original pieces that will become the essence of your style. Just make sure to pick clothes you truly love and will actually wear.
A variety of prints, patterns, fabrics, and shapes can give your looks a fresh twist. For example, you might fall for a long ruffled dress with a paisley print for a boho vibe, studded black ankle boots for a more rock-inspired look, or opt for streetwear pants for a sporty chic effect.
Adapt your style to your lifestyle
Everyone leads a different life. Some have jobs that require more formal outfits, while others need practical, relaxed clothing for their daily routine.
Our basic advice is to adapt your style and look—whether for daytime or going out—to your life and your needs. Your wardrobe will include casual pieces for every day, suited to your lifestyle, and more chic pieces for outings with friends or dinner with your special someone. And don’t forget a few comfortable items for a simple yet elegant cocooning look at home... without turning into a teddy bear!
And don’t forget, accessories often make all the difference!
3 - TRYING OUT NEW LOOKS
Finally, it's important to try out different outfits to discover what really works for you. Finding the right style doesn't happen overnight, especially since your look naturally evolves over the years, along with your tastes, desires, and body shape. For example, it’s not always easy to know which top to choose.
So, how do you decide? Try wearing “test” outfits for a day, preferably at home, and see if you feel comfortable in your own skin. Sometimes, certain pieces look good on you but need to be styled, accessorized, or worn differently than you first imagined.
With this in mind, it's a great idea to get advice from fashion professionals. At Elora, we offer plenty of tips to help you find the style that truly suits you...
