11 Jan Turning Heads Linkup-Finding Your Personal Style- Romantic and Classic
Finding your personal style- something we all want to do with our wardrobes, especially when new seasons start and we may be purging my closet a bit. My style is a mix – as I think most women’s styles are, and I tend to gravitate toward a romantic and classic style.
Personal Style
When you look at your closet, what do you see? Are you a lady who enjoys bold prints, or are you one that typically sticks with solid colors?
Do you wear more neutrals, or do you love color?
What do you want your style to SAY about YOU?
These are just a few of the first basic questions you can ask when assessing your style.
Your personal style is certainly one that expresses your personality, creativity and how you live your life. (Lifestyle)
A mix of styles you like is more than likely, but many ladies will gravitate toward a certain style.
Think about what you feel most confident in , or what assets you have. Do you like to show off your legs? Does your style accentuate that?
If you haven’t used Pinterest, it is a great tool in getting to know what you like, and what you want out of your wardrobe/style.
Look at pictures, celebrities, other midlife ladies, and pin the ones that catch your eye. Ask yourself, why do you like this look? Do you have pieces like it in your closet?
You can use these tools to add to your idea of what your own personal style is. If you find a celebrity look you like, you don’t have to copy it piece for piece but rather (to coin an American Idol phrase), “Make it your own.”
Take pictures wearing some of the outfits in your closet that feel like “you”, describe them, and why you think they are your style.
Some people enjoy making visual boards., either on the computer ( like Pinterest) or actually cutting pictures out of magazines to make a “style collage”.
These are just some questions and Ideas to get you started, if you need to think about your “Personal style” a bit more in 2022.
My Style
Here are some of my traits with my own style-to give you an example.
- love eye catching florals
- blazers – plaid, solid, double breasted, single buttoned to amplify a look.
- I am a moto jacket kind of gal in various colors.
- My color pallete is “Autumn” so I love clothes with a warm palette that works with my skin tone and hair.
- Dress girl-. Lately I have been preferring midi dresses, as they are most flattering with my tall stature.
- I love gold jewelry and vintage pieces.
These are just a few examples to show you how I begin to look at my personal style. My style has evolved over the years, and that is what makes it so interesting
My Outfit
In today’s outfit, I am wearing one of my favorite romantics rose floral dresses, in pine green. The pine green certainly can transition to Fall and Winter, and instead of wearing a sweater over it (which you could do) I chose this rose-pink moto jacket. The robust burgundy leather hobo bag compliments the pink and are tones found in the dress. I wore drop earrings, and my boots are neutral tone to balance the look.
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What is your personal style? Have you thought about it recently?
Let me hear from you in the comments. I love to!
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Everything I am wearing is from my closet and are older pieces. I will link similar below.
My dress is about 3 years old from Zara. This one is one sale and has that same romantic vibe.
My pink moto is from Mango and is about 4 yrs old.( similar)
boots- Sole Society
Most clicked– Chez Mirielle Fashion Travel Mom
IG pick of the week – I’m going to share the pic on my IG stories.
OnceUponaTimeHappilyEverAfter.com
Posted at 21:29h, 21 JanuaryI think I am an autumn, too. Or at least those are the colors I love most. But our coloring is not similar so maybe I am mistaken. At any rate, this dress is fabulous. The best colors in the world. Gorgeous moto jacket. Looks kind of like a pearly blush. Just beautiful.
I like your tips for considering your personal style. It is true that there are some outfits that just feel like home. Feel ‘right’. I need to go back over my photos and see which looks are the ones I felt best in.
Nancy Weiss
Posted at 09:09h, 16 JanuaryOh my goodness, Im all over the place as it depends on my mood. I love feminine and flowy yet I can have fun from time to time with an edgy vibe. I have often referred to myself as a chameleon of style 😉
Neti
Posted at 13:54h, 13 JanuaryI love your style Jess and would wear all those dresses. My style is all over the place and is mostly colorful. Enjoy January my Dear. . .
XO
Cheryl Shops
Posted at 16:57h, 12 JanuaryThe older (and wiser!) I get, the more attuned to my personal style I become. I am definitely a neutral-classic kind of woman 😉
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
isthismutton
Posted at 02:47h, 12 JanuaryA very harmonious blend of colors! I think our style definitely shapes itself as we get older – we might become bolder , we certainly understand better what suits us.
Michelle Churchman
Posted at 23:04h, 11 JanuaryI totally adore this outfit, Jess. The colors are just so yummy! I’m still determining my style, but it is not super frilly, and it rarely involves neutrals. LOL!
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
laurabambrick
Posted at 22:03h, 11 JanuaryThis is such a lovely combination! I really like the slightly edgy vibe of your moto jacket and the feminine color and floral print combination! You look beautiful!
Cat
Posted at 21:50h, 11 JanuaryWhat a lovely dress and your earrings are gorgeous too! I have to admit that spending so much time locked down over the past 2 years, my style has “evolved” to track pants and t-shirts! I certainly need to get some style – mojo happening!
Maureen
Posted at 18:40h, 11 JanuaryYou look beautiful in this outfit Jess! The floral print is so lovely and feminine. In addition, these are great suggestions for finding personal style. On my end, my style is pretty basic and simple. I love neutrals and I love pieces without the bells and whistles! In a way, my style is a bit boring but I find comfort in that. It makes me happy to be basic and simple!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
thestylesplash
Posted at 18:01h, 11 JanuarySuch a pretty outfit, you wear floral prints so well. I love your earrings, they are very unusual. Thanks so much for featuring me, that was a nice surprise when I saw it on your IG stories!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
Jodie
Posted at 17:09h, 11 JanuaryYou always look so put together too Jess. I do think our style evolves over time, or at least mine certainly has.
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
ROBIN LAMONTE
Posted at 17:05h, 11 JanuaryJess,
You have a wonderful sense of style.
I always enjoy seeing what outfit you’re wearing and how you styled it.
I think my style is more classic and not trendy at all.
Lizzie
Posted at 16:36h, 11 JanuaryThis entire outfit is just perfection!! Your style suits you perfectly. Absolutely adore all of your outfits!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
eyeloveknots
Posted at 15:46h, 11 JanuaryYou look beautiful! I am getting some cheery Spring vibes.
Alexandra
OnRockwoodLane.com
Cheryl Tucker
Posted at 12:10h, 11 JanuaryWow Jess this is a beautiful look! And your earrings are amazing! Iam not sure of my style outside of casual these days!
Peace!
Cheryl
Jacket Society
Posted at 11:47h, 11 JanuaryGreat tips on finding your personal style Jess! Love your moto jacket over this soft, pretty dress. Great mix!!
Pamela Graham
Posted at 10:02h, 11 JanuaryWhat a great article Jess, most of us are a mix of styles. Too many women look at what they think should wear rather than honing in on what comes naturally to them and what they’re instinctively drawn to. A beautiful outfit today.
Pamela
http://www.style-yourself-confident.com
Di
Posted at 09:28h, 11 JanuaryThis is a beautiful look on you, Jess! I love the romantic-boho chic vibe-it suits you so well. Your rose pink moto jacket is a great find, and is the perfect winter layer to keep the color scheme light. Thanks for the link up and have a good week!
mireilleftm
Posted at 08:49h, 11 JanuarySo pretty! My style is all over the places but I do really like boho vibes! I really love your earrings and how romantic this look is. I am drawn to dresses this year and it is just going to be a matter to find styles that I like. I am thinking flowy skirts but fitted at the waist. Having the hardest time with finding dresses with real waist and not empire waist.
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
Amy Johnson
Posted at 07:57h, 11 JanuaryI love the colors and the romantic vibe in this outfit.
shelbeeontheedge1
Posted at 07:56h, 11 JanuaryJess, this is one of my favorite outfits of yours ever! I love this muted floral print with the pink leather jacket. It’s soft and feminine with the perfect amount of edge. You look gorgeous, my friend!
Shelbee
Sinziana
Posted at 07:50h, 11 JanuaryThis is a fabulous outfit Jen! I think is one of my favourites from your blog! The jacket is great…I love leather jackets very much.
thisblondesshoppingbag
Posted at 07:19h, 11 JanuaryThis is something I’ve been thinking of so much lately! I am changing up my style a bit. I just don’t seem to fit neatly in one category or another but I am continuing to evolve – I really like tailored, classic pieces and lately I am leaning more towards neutrals. But I also love a little bit of edge!
xo,
Kellyann
dousedinpink
Posted at 07:02h, 11 JanuaryThese are great tips for exploring your style! Your dress is gorgeous! Such a beautiful color combo!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Mica - Away From Blue
Posted at 05:52h, 11 JanuaryThat floral dress is so pretty on you and I love that moto jacket with it! I think my style has gotten even more casual since becoming a mum – it’s definitely something that evolves over time I find! 🙂
Thanks for the link up!
Hope that your week is off to a nice start 🙂
Anna Marcus
Posted at 05:04h, 11 JanuaryLove the colour of your moto jacket, Jess and the floral dress looks so lovely on you. It is definitely your style. Have a lovely week
https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com/
Vanity And Me Style
Posted at 03:07h, 11 JanuaryWhat a gorgeous colour leather jacket. I love pink. I wish I could find one here in that colour. Have a lovely week xx
Rena
Posted at 02:27h, 11 JanuaryJess, I tend to think of personal style as ever evolving. It changes in response to the changes that occur in our lives. While there may be an underlying aesthetic(s), the expression of it/them can and should be an ongoing exploration.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com