What is style? Definition: a manner of doing something.
Fashion is collective, style is personal. Many people have a hard time distinguishing between the two because they are so closely related. Style is in everything if you look close enough.
Personal style is one of my favorites. The secret (if you will) to personal style if you already have it, theres’s no need to search for it or wonder. Its a discovery that everyone has for themselves at some point in their lives. Its fun to try different outfits and see what you like and don’t like. For me, I think my style has always been relatively the same, but has grown overtime. I have learned what I like and don’t like, visually and for my body type. I like to use social media and especially Pinterest to look for inspo ideas for outfits and style ideas. It’s good to “take” ideas from people you seen on the street, online, or even from people you know. It’s all about how you want to look and feel.
Editorial style is what people see in magazines and on runways. It serves as inspiration, focusing on visual campaigns or ads that tell a story or evoke emotion. Editors and fashion industry professionals can experiment with various concepts and trends to push boundaries. This style greatly influences fashion trends and what consumers choose to buy, as seen in publications like Elle Magazine, Cosmo, and Vogue. Fashion designers also play a significant role in shaping the current seasonal style. A great deal of creativity and research go into deciding what style is “in.”
Some styles are timeless and others are short lived. This is usually dependent on the adaptability, versatility and simplicity of the style. Usually timeless pieces have clean lines, quality materials, and understated elegance. Some classics endure because they represent a certain status, ideal or even evoke nostalgia. On the other hand, trends have a sudden surge in popularity, usually from social media influencers, celebrities endorsement deals, or currents events. Trends usually become more accessible to the public because of their popularity. More often than not, they only last a season then they are gone and never seen again.
There are many celebrities and public figures that have a signature style that makes them easily recognizable. Anna Wintour is a prime example because she always has her chic sunglasses, blunt bob, and simple dress. Over time, this has become her signature style because of these three staples. Another celebrity who has become a style icon in the past few years is Hailey Bieber. She is very well known for her street style looks. She almost always has some sort of sneaker paired with an oversized item and a standout piece. She is known for experimenting with her clothing and trying new looks, but she always hits it out of the park. Hailey is definitely known as a trendsetter. Her trends always stick.
Style has always been something that peaks my interest. Everyone has their own version of personal style and how they portray it to others. Whether you get style inspo from Pinterest or a celebrity, its what you do with it that matters. Fashion is what you wear and style is how you wear it.