Do you have a Signature Style Statement? Are you thinking, “Uh, no…? I don’t even know what that is.” A Signature Style Statement is a simple way of thinking about your personal style. I first heard about having a Signature Style Statement from Shari Braendel, the wonderful lady who trained me through her Christian Image Consultant program. It is such a helpful to use as a tool to direct your outer appearance and define how you want to display yourself to the world.
Your Signature Style Statement is totally up to you – it speaks to your personal style. There are lots of good reasons to come up with your SSS:
- It clarifies your style
- It makes shopping decisions easier
- It encourages creativity when putting together outfits
Your SSS is two adjectives and a noun that clearly state what you want your personal style to say. To get started with your Signature Style Statement, asking yourself: How do I want to be perceived? How do I want my clothes to make me feel? What do I want to see myself as? Take a look at this word bank and select words that speak to you. Say them out loud, change the order, or come up with your own words that aren’t on this list.
While working on my Signature Style Statement I thought of a few adjectives but decided against them: Chic speaks to me, but felt too far away from my everyday life in western NE and is an awkward fit when doing things like working with cattle! Polished draws me too, but it feels like too much pressure to have good hair days all the time! I like Colorful, but that didn’t work with all the black in my closet.
So, where did I land on my SSS? Cheerful, Classic Encourager. For me it means fun accessories and unexpected pops of color that work with my classic style. When I get dressed in the morning. I take a good look in the full-length mirror and decide if that outfit is hitting the mark. If not, I’ve got my SSS to use as a guideline to make adjustments.
I am drawn to black (good thing it’s my best neutral!) and at the same time I have a cheery disposition. How do I reconcile those two ideas to put together looks that are true to me? I use accessories and pops of color to get to Cheerful, Classic Encourager. For example, last month I bought a bright purple headband that’s great for adding cheer to a classic look.
As you ponder your SSS, don’t feel like you have to get it right the first time. Try it out for a few days and if it isn’t working, make some tweaks and try it again. You may even ask a good friend what words come to mind when she thinks about your style.
Designer Rachel Zoe says, “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” Use your Signature Style Statement to tell the world who you are – you won’t even have to open your mouth.
To get the most out of your Signature Style Statement you will want a good foundation for putting together great outfits, no matter what your style. A Personal Style Appointment teaches you your very best colors, dressing for your body shape and accessorizing the right way.
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I’d love to know your Signature Style Statement, comment here and let me know what you come up with!
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