Beauty & Fashion
Finding Your Signature Style
Written by Julie Partin | November 20, 2014
Your “signature style” is your personal brand. Maybe you’re still exploring different looks and love to change it up—that’s great, too! We’ve rounded up some looks here to give you fashion inspiration!
Not sure what your signature style is? Here are a few quick ways to find out:
- Look through your social media profile pictures. What’s your look in most of the pictures? The photos you choose as your profile pictures are your favorite snaps of yourself, so you probably feel great in that style.
- Think of the last five to ten clothing or accessory purchases you made. Notice a pattern?
- What is your favorite outfit—the one you have to stop yourself from wearing every single day?
- What are your favorite stores and the types of clothes they typically sell?
- What celebrities do you always think look great?
- What are your favorite types of events to get ready for? Youth group? Concerts? Formal occasions?
Below are some examples of different looks.
Casual: You love comfort and practicality. Shoes you can walk in all day, and outfits that will work no matter the weather or activity.
Hipster: Earthy and modern, you love your look to reflect your artistic side.
Vintage: You would rather spend extra on an item from a consignment shop or thrift store than buy something new. You prefer classic looks and old-school beauty.
Glam: You love feminine chic and dressing up. You feel best when you are polished and wearing a little sparkle.
Professional: Your looks are tailored and mature. You invest in quality pieces and feel confident that you could wear most of your outfits to church, work and interviews.
Fashionista: You love to read up on the latest trends and styles. You like to experiment with new brands and to have your fashion always evolving.
Sporty: You’re into action and functionality. Whether you work out a lot or just love flexibility and activewear, tennis shoes and exercise gear are your thing.
Edgy: Whatever you feel like wearing, you do. You don’t like wearing a uniform and get a kick out of expressing yourself with your outfit.
Urban: You love bright colors and fun streetwear. At any moment you want to be able to quickly walk a city block and maybe even break into a dance battle.
Did any of these looks jump out at you right away? Do you know your signature style?
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Posted by princessladk on May 26, 2017 at 15:51
Professional (cuz I have to be with my job) and edgy, and casual on most days lol
Posted by raesta102 on March 4, 2017 at 21:45
My style is kind of a cross between country and edgy, and I throw in some vintage for church sometimes. I looked up Asking Alexandria because that was the style I liked most and the shirt looked cool. I figured, “Hey, this is Project Inspired. It’s probably some really cool Christian band that I haven’t heard of yet.”
Boy, was I wrong…
The first song I clicked on had several f-bombs. The lyrics, beyond the cursing, were not… hmm, I was going to say uplifting, but metal and rock aren’t usually very uplifting anyway. I don’t know, I guess I just didn’t think the topic of the song was one I could really get behind, relate to, or enjoy listening to.
Anyone who was going to look them up, too, just thought I would let you know. Also, I would have liked a head’s up, PI.
Just saying.
A good alternative band would be Flyleaf. They have really awesome band merch.
And I’m not really into the skulls.
Posted by gg6151 on December 5, 2015 at 10:19
I’m defiantly casual 🙂
Posted by Kings_Daughter on July 7, 2015 at 02:58
my favourite is the hipster but the casual is sooooo me!! I sometimes feel embarrassed about what my parents might think about my clothes ( don’t panic they’re always modest). I guess it’s because I was tomboy all my life but now I’ve changed my style as I’ve grown up… from sporty to I don’t even know what!!!!
Posted by Dolphins4God on June 24, 2015 at 14:03
Scarves are amazing in the winter!!!
Posted by sportslover on February 7, 2015 at 08:46
My style probably best fits the ‘glam,’ but I describe it as really cutesy. Like fun 1950’s style dresses, little heels, just anything fun and cute!
Posted by sara_jazz_coffee on December 7, 2014 at 17:02
Idk my fave outfits are oversized sweaters with mini skirts over leggings, and sweater dresses with leggings, and cute Juicy Couture purses and stuff.
Posted by arwenevenstar1999 on December 2, 2014 at 17:59
Is it alright to wear all different things? I don’t have to just pick one style right? I love vintage, edgy, urban, casual, hipster and sporty looks. I just didn’t know if wearing multible styles was not being true to myself.
Posted by KareBear on December 1, 2014 at 16:37
My style is a bit of a hipstery professional casual. I love wearing beanies, boots, and cardigans, but I also pull off baseball caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and the occasional hipster glasses. Typically, when I put an outfit together, it ends up looking exactly like something I would wear to church, and, if spruced up with a scarf or something, an interview. 🙂
Posted by Freak4Jesus14 on November 30, 2014 at 20:41
I’m a little of each, except for fashionista, edgy, and urban. If I had the means, I would have a “style,” haha.
Posted by Justilean on November 29, 2014 at 00:33
Hmmm many of the above, save for sporty. But I’m lazy, so what I wear doesn’t really reflect my taste.
Posted by Angel_Lights on November 28, 2014 at 17:16
I really love the vintage style it looks super cute! <3 ^_^
Posted by GingaNinja on November 25, 2014 at 14:40
It is possible to be all of them? XD I like to mix up my look and wear a little bit of everything! I especially like to mix different pieces together! Like vintage, yet edgy, or casual, yet fashionista 🙂
Posted by ktuck22 on November 24, 2014 at 21:04
Wow so I like about 6 of the styles listed above very much :3
Posted by Smylinggirl on November 24, 2014 at 17:21
My favorite is the polka dot navy blue dress in the vintage photo.
Posted by Smylinggirl on November 24, 2014 at 17:19
I am a mix of these. I wear skirts, so that is a bit vintage, I love bright colors, and some of the trends I wish I could wear. I guess I make my own style.
Posted by myale2345 on November 23, 2014 at 19:17
I’m pretty much all of them except for the last three. My style changes depending on the day and my mood.
Posted by myale2345 on November 23, 2014 at 19:20
Although I tend to lean towards glam.
Posted by Emmy14 on November 23, 2014 at 19:12
100% casual style!
Posted by lilyworshipsongs on November 23, 2014 at 18:41
Ha. Ha ha. I’m about five of these xD (casual, vintage, edgy, glam, fashionista, and urban)
Posted by lilyworshipsongs on November 23, 2014 at 18:42
Oh! Forgot hipster.
Posted by mkay77 on November 23, 2014 at 14:03
This is kinda a nit-picky thing, but the bracelet on the left edgy outfit is a bit triggering. It resembles far too much as a razor blade commonly used for self-mutilation, and I myself struggle with cutting. I just wanted to throw this out there as a warning in case anyone else gets triggered easily…
Posted by sara_jazz_coffee on December 8, 2014 at 10:47
I had a friend who struggled with that. She was able to recover so there is hope! I will be praying for you.
Posted by kaiyaaa on November 22, 2014 at 23:32
You missed “bohemian!” 🙁
Posted by AidylJune on November 22, 2014 at 20:23
Hands down casual… hehe for special occasions I love going a little vintage though
Posted by atla_bee on November 22, 2014 at 17:53
I’m definitely comfy casual. T-shirts, sweaters, and loose jeans are 80% of my closet. I love lightweight sneakers and suuuper comfy flats. I like the idea of wearing girly dresses but it almost never actually happens. I buy them….and then opt for jeans and never wear the dresses. haha 😉
Posted by AkChick on November 22, 2014 at 17:09
I’m sporty if I might exercise that day, but I’m casual if I’m not.
Posted by SilverOwl102 on November 22, 2014 at 16:49
Southern prep. It needs to be a category! 😀
Posted by Wonderfullymade21 on November 22, 2014 at 16:21
Im casual, hipster, and glam. I like to be comfortable in whatever i wear.
Posted by JesusFreak3278 on November 22, 2014 at 15:28
Glam and casual – I absolutely LOVE the second glam outfit!! 😀
Posted by Soccerfan99 on November 22, 2014 at 13:13
I am…who i am.
Lol actually i rock anyone of these except vintage, no offense, but mainly im country, casual, edgy. sporty and urban with a hint of fashionista and glam
Posted by tanatiger12 on November 22, 2014 at 01:22
I’m a mix of urban, edgy and casual 😛 but I like the urban!!! But I’m a mixer
Posted by JackelynElite on November 21, 2014 at 16:57
I think I fit into every one of these. I can make anything work 😀
Posted by saraileft on November 21, 2014 at 16:46
I’m edgy, vintage, fashionista and casual . Actually I’m a bit of everything
Posted by Sophia_the_1st on November 21, 2014 at 13:03
I think I’m a mixture of fashionista, hipster, casual, and classy.
Posted by doodlez58 on November 21, 2014 at 06:23
*I LOVE glam… I have tons of sparkly jewelry and everyone knows I would rather wear a completely bejeweled dress then a plain t-shirt… I LOVE high heels… I could wear them forever! lots of people at church call me sparkle, because I always am wearing something sparkly, and sparkles describe my personality too! 🙂 *
Posted by PrincessKale on November 20, 2014 at 16:15
I don’t really fit in one of these but I am pretty much a combination of casual, hipster and glam lol