Style Personality Series: Finding Your Personal Style

Last week, I gave you a master list of style personality quizzes. Did you find one that really feels like you? ​If you still aren't sure of your style personality, you'll love our style focus this week.
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Why a Week-Long Focus on Finding Your Personal Style?

Because leaving it out of the equation is like trying to use a three-legged table that only has two of it's legs. Even if you figure out a way to get it to work, you won't be happy with it.

Just as I mentioned when I told you about the style trifecta, you need all three parts.

I learned this the hard way.

When I dress only for the primary part of my style personality, I look frumpy, sloppy and overwhelmed by fabric. But when I dress only for my style type - or, in other words, what my body is doing - I miss some of the things I liked most to wear.

And I know that, by now, I don't need to remind you about how awful it was to wear the wrong colors!

In order to be happiest with the style you present, you need the entire style trifecta.

So we will spend the week taking a closer look at personal style. Let's hope at the end, you'll be clear on what yours is.

Style Personality and Personal Style: One Outfit, Four Ways

This week, I'm going to introduce you to Shari Braendel's style personality system. She's my mentor, teacher, trainer, from Fashion Meets Faith.

There are four personality types. As we take a look at each of the four style personalities, I will show you how you can start with one basic outfit and transform it.

​And you will see how you can take the style you are naturally drawn to and create an outfit formula that elevates it.

Style Homework

​(1) Have a look through your closet and take note of any themes or items you have bought over and over again. Jeans jackets, sweater sets, turtlenecks, long skirts, bright colors, lace, knitwear - notice whatever you tend to buy, and keep it in mind as we look at each style personality this week.

(2) Create a mood board that includes what you are drawn to and know you would wear if you owned it. That will make it easier to discover your innate sense of style.

Can you think of anything off the top of your head, that you buy again and again?

See you tomorrow!

Love, Jeanine