Finding your signature style doesn’t have to mean overhauling your wardrobe or spending a cent. In fact, it’s often more about reconnecting with yourself than it is about buying anything new.
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Your signature style is the look that feels like you — the colours, fits, fabrics and combinations that make you feel good in your skin. And the best part? You probably already own the pieces that point the way.
Here’s how to uncover your personal style, using only what’s already in your wardrobe.
Start with what you reach for on repeat
Every closet has a few heroes — the pieces that are always in the laundry because you wear them the most. That soft blazer, that oversized knit, that pair of jeans that makes you feel tall. These go-to items are your style’s foundation.
Ask yourself: Why do I love wearing this? Is it the colour? The shape? The ease? Those answers offer the first clues to your style identity.
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Identify your “don’t wear” pile
We all have clothing that looks great on the hanger… but never quite makes it out the door. Pull those pieces out and ask why. Too fussy? Not flattering? Doesn’t feel like you anymore?
Understanding what doesn’t work is just as useful as knowing what does. Let those items go — mentally or literally — and focus on the pieces that serve the person you are now.
Create a mini mood board — from your own wardrobe
Lay out your favourite pieces on your bed or hang them together in your closet. Look for patterns in colour, silhouette, or detail. Are you drawn to neutrals? Playful prints? Clean lines? Romantic shapes?
Snap a few photos for reference. This is your real-life style mood board — no Pinterest needed.
Dress with intention for one week
Challenge yourself to build each outfit around one favourite item — and add layers, accessories or shoes that feel aligned with it. The goal isn’t to dress perfectly, but to explore what combinations make you feel most yourself.
You might be surprised by what a scarf, a tucked hem, or a bold lipstick does to pull everything together.
Refine — don’t reinvent
Signature style isn’t about sticking to a “uniform” or dressing like someone else. It’s about owning what makes you feel grounded, beautiful, and right. That might mean doubling down on wide-leg pants and black tops — or it might mean rediscovering the fun of colour.
Either way, you’ll likely find your best looks come not from shopping… but from styling what you already have in a way that feels intentional.
Style isn’t something you have to go looking for. Most of the time, it’s been hanging in your wardrobe all along — waiting for you to notice it.
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