Whether you’re keeping up with the latest fashion or sticking to garments you know will suit you, choosing gorgeous dresses that match your personality will ensure you look well-dressed for years to come. Here’s how you can pick the best options for your personality.
Understanding your personality and its influence on style
New fashion and trends can sweep us up, tempting us to replace our wardrobes with interesting new clothes, but sometimes, the clothes we buy don’t suit us as individuals.
You might pick a dress that everyone agrees is the perfect fit, but it’s unlikely to become a regular outfit if you don’t feel comfortable wearing it. Consider your personality, hobbies, and what you enjoy doing. Music and art lovers might prefer the expressive fashion of a gamine style, but if you want to make an entrance, you’ll likely feel at home with a dramatic style.
Of course, it’s good to experiment with various styles and colours, or even try out entirely new outfits. We don’t have to match our usual style all the time, and it’s good to refresh our wardrobe as we age and our personalities change.
Identifying dress styles that complement your personality
There is a range of dress styles for you to consider. Finding the right ones that complement your personality might take a little experimentation, but here’s a rough guide to each type.
Dramatic
Characterised by sharp, angular lines and an intense visual impact, creating an unconventional silhouette. Those who tend to opt for a Dramatic outfit are bold, often on the cutting edge fringes of the fashion world, unafraid to stand out from the crowd.
Gamine
Sometimes described as ‘boyish’, the Gamine style focuses on short, fitted garments rather than oversized fabrics. Those who suit this style are playful, quirky and fun-loving.
Natural
Taking its inspiration from nature, this style emphasises relaxed, flowing silhouettes with more neutral tones. Those who suit this style are casual, relaxed, and practical, as comfort is key.
Classic
With a focus on timeless pieces and quality materials, this elegant style is the perfect blend of soft and sharp. People who adopt a more Classical look tend to be traditional, neat and elegant.
Romantic
The Romantic look is all about sensuality and luxury, while highlighting the curves of the body. Satin and silk-adorned Romantics are body confident, charismatic and flirtatious.
Ingenue
This look focuses on youthful femininity, with delicate florals and soft pastels. The quintessential ‘girly-girl’, this look is all about youthful innocence.
Angelic
Ethereal and graceful, Angelics have a long vertical line with ornate accessories. Typically perceived as mysterious, they are well-suited to shiny or textured materials.
Selecting colours and patterns that enhance your natural traits
The colours you choose for your outfits and makeup should depend on the colours of your skin, hair and eyes. For instance, pale skin with blue eyes typically suits cooler tones. That means colours with blueish undertones will look very complementary. On the other hand, darker or tanned skin with hazel or brown eyes will be better adorned in warmer hues.
The same applies to accessories. Gold jewellery looks best on those with warm tones, while silver is best for cooler tones.
