How to Dress Confidently

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If you look at yourself in the mirror and just don’t feel like your clothing reflects your personality then now is the time for you to make a change. 

Act Now

It’s very easy for you to get caught up in the whole “improve yourself” culture. The start of a new year is often the time when people start to take action, but this isn’t the only window you have to make a change. You can make a change whenever you want, and when you do, you will soon find that you feel way better for it.

Get Rid of Stuff

The first step to dressing better is having clothes that fit you well and that make you feel really good about yourself. If you have clothes in your wardrobe that are too tight, or that do not flatter you at all then you need to get rid of them. You need to put them in the bin or take them to a local donation centre. If you don’t then you may find that they will spur the toxic relationship that you currently have with your wardrobe. Everyone has clothes that they wish they could fit into as well, but now really is the time for you to get rid of them. Wearing clothes that are too small, or too uncomfortable for you will make you appear bigger than you are, and it will impact your confidence too. If you have tried a trend and it has not worked out well for you then now is the time for you to let that trend go. If it doesn’t make you feel good and if it doesn’t make you look good, then purging it is the way to go. If you want to buy some new clothes, be sure to check out The Iconic 

Separate how you Feel

Even if you do not suffer from body image issues, it’s very easy for you to have a skewed vision of yourself. Usually, it is far too harsh as well. At the end of the day, a lot of people struggle with their body image, and they often find themselves struggling and feeling ashamed of their bodies. This is especially the case when it comes to trying on new clothes. Your improvement goals are great to have, but at the same time, you need to make sure that they are separate from your style. If you dress trying to hide certain aspects of your body or if you dress trying to fix things about yourself then you may feel as though you have a constant lack of self-confidence.

Identify Style Types

Now you have taken the time to purge your clothes, or at least the ones that do not make you feel great, it is time for you to work on the styles that help you to feel happy about yourself. If you are sporty then try and edge toward clothes like this. If you like to be edgy, then embrace this style. If you can do that then you will soon find that it is easier than ever for you to get the look you are going for. Of course, you need to identify what styles you have in your wardrobe right now before you delve too deeply into your style journey. If you do this then if there are some pieces that do not work for you, or that you don’t feel confident in then you can easily avoid them.

Don’t Copy Others Exactly

You have to make sure that you do not copy others exactly, and you also need to avoid pretending to be something you are not. You may be tempted to dress like your favourite influencer and there is nothing wrong with this, but you do have to remember that your style is your own and your preferences should be authentic to you. If you copy other people’s passion then you may be trying to embrace what they have in their life, and you may think that as a result, you can gain from their confidence. That is not how it works at all. Ultimately, you are just pretending to be someone who you are not, and this can lead to a bit of a detachment from who you are as an individual. It is okay for you to look to others for inspiration or for some guidance with your style, but if you focus on their style too much then this will work against you and this is the last thing you need. If you need some help with your style, then social media is a great resource.