Where to Start: Finding Your Style in a World of Endless Options

Welcome to my first blog post!! I'm thrilled to share this journey with you as we delve into one of life's most personal yet universal challenges: figuring out what to wear.

If you've ever stood in front of your closet feeling like you have "nothing to wear" despite it being full of clothes, or scrolled through Instagram wondering how everyone else seems to have it all figured out, you're not alone. Finding your personal style isn't about following the latest trends or copying someone else's look—it's about discovering what makes you feel confident, comfortable, and authentically you.

Start With What You Already Love

Before you think about shopping or overhauling your entire wardrobe, take a moment to look at what you already own and genuinely enjoy wearing. Pull out the pieces that make you feel great every time you put them on. These items are your style foundation, even if they seem random or disconnected at first glance.

Ask yourself: What do these favourite pieces have in common? Is it the way they fit? The colours? The textures? Maybe it's how they make you feel—powerful, comfortable, creative, or put-together. These patterns will start to reveal your natural style preferences.

Consider Your Lifestyle First

Your style should work for your actual life, not the life you think you should have. If you work from home, investing in uncomfortable heels that will sit unworn doesn't make sense. If you're constantly running after kids, a dry-clean-only wardrobe will become a source of stress, not joy.

Think about your typical week. How much time do you spend at work versus at home? Do you need clothes for social events, outdoor activities, or travel? Your wardrobe should reflect and support how you actually spend your time.

Identify What Makes You Feel Confident

Style isn't just about how you look—it's about how you feel. Some people feel most confident in structured, tailored pieces that give them a sense of authority. Others feel best in flowy, comfortable fabrics that allow for easy movement. Neither approach is right or wrong; they're just different expressions of personal style.

Pay attention to the compliments you receive. When people say you look great, what are you wearing? Often, we're drawn to pieces that naturally suit us, even if we don't consciously realise it.

Experiment Without Commitment

Finding your style is a process of experimentation. You don't need to commit to a complete wardrobe overhaul overnight. Try borrowing pieces from friends, renting special occasion wear, or shopping secondhand to test out new looks without a major investment.

Take photos of outfits you try—what feels different in the mirror versus in a photo can be revealing. Save images of looks you love (whether on yourself or others) to identify patterns in what draws your eye.

Build Around Basics That Work

Once you start to identify your preferences, focus on building a foundation of pieces that you can mix and match easily. This might be perfectly fitted jeans and elevated t-shirts, or tailored trousers and blouses, or comfortable dresses that can be dressed up or down.

Quality basics in colours that work well on you will serve as the backbone of your wardrobe, making it easier to get dressed every day and giving you a base to build more interesting outfits from.

Trust Your Instincts

Here's the most important advice I can give you: trust your own instincts over anyone else's opinion. If you love something and it makes you feel great, it doesn't matter if it's "on-trend" or if someone else would choose it. Personal style is exactly that—personal.

The goal isn't to look like everyone else or fit into a specific category. It's to develop a way of dressing that feels authentic to who you are and supports you in living your best life.

Your Style Journey Starts Now

Finding your style is an ongoing journey, not a destination. As you change and grow, your style preferences might evolve too, and that's perfectly normal. The key is to approach it with curiosity and patience, remembering that the best-dressed people aren't necessarily wearing the most expensive clothes—they're wearing clothes that suit them well.

Start small, pay attention to what makes you feel good, and remember that confidence is your best accessory. Your style journey is uniquely yours, and I'm excited to be part of it.

Next week, we'll roll up our sleeves and put this self-discovery into action with a step-by-step closet audit that will reveal exactly what you love, what you're holding onto for no good reason, and how to organise everything so getting dressed becomes effortless rather than overwhelming.