why finding your personal style should be one of your new years resolutions
Finding your personal style isn’t as simple as it sounds. Most people couldn’t describe the way they like to dress in just a few words. Honestly, for a long time, neither could I. As someone who loves to consume everything (and I mean everything), my style used to be completely all over the place. I followed micro-trends, bought from big brand names just because they were popular, and convinced myself I needed pieces I barely wore, and barely could afford.
A lot of those clothes ended up sitting in my closet with the tags still on, waiting to be donated so I could make room for the next impulse buy. And while knowing what you like does save money and space, that’s not even the biggest reason finding your personal style matters.
When your closet is full of clothes that actually feel like you, getting dressed becomes something you look forward to. People underestimate how real “look good, feel good” actually is. When you stop dressing for trends and start dressing for your own taste, your confidence shifts. You move through your day differently. You feel more intentional, more grounded, and more like yourself — even on days when nothing else feels together.
Something people don’t talk about enough is that style is a practice. It’s not something you magically figure out once and then never revisit. It’s more like a hobby, something you have to work on, experiment with, and pay attention to. Yes, some people have a natural eye, but even then, style needs to be nourished. Trying outfits on, noticing what silhouettes, colors, fabrics, and shapes actually work for your body and lifestyle is what builds real personal style over time.
And personal style doesn’t mean committing to one aesthetic forever.
Our generation loves labels: clean girl, cool girl, coastal, edgy but real personal style is usually a mix. Aesthetics can be helpful inspiration, but they aren’t rules. You’re allowed to pull from different vibes, moods, and phases of your life without limiting yourself to one category.
This past year, I can finally say I’ve found a personal style that feels true to who I am and who I’m becoming. And it didn’t happen overnight. It happened through trial and error, literally by playing dress up. Paying attention to what I felt confident in, what I reached for over and over again, and what I stopped wearing entirely made shopping easier and way less overwhelming.
For me, I love statement pieces that feel unexpected. I’m drawn to outfits that make people think, “I would’ve never thought to wear that, but it looks amazing on her.” I love when my personal taste subtly spreads — when peers start pulling inspiration from my outfits and adapting it for themselves.
I’ve also learned what makes me feel the most like me. I love looks with edge mixed with feminine softness. There is a way to do sexy, subtly— intentional skin, low draped tops in the front or back, nothing forced. I’ve figured out that warm earth tones suit my coloring best, and green will forever be my favorite color to wear.
These details might sound small, but knowing them helps me align my style with the version of myself I’m growing into.
Understanding what I love to wear makes getting dressed effortless and fun, helps me avoid overconsumption (to the best of my ability lol), and lets me show up to my day feeling confident and authentic, which affects everything else.
This month, pick one day to shop with intention. Visit a consignment store, go thrifting, or shop secondhand. Or, if you want help, buy a styling bundle from me and we can do the work together. Try things on. Play. Pay attention to how you feel when you look in the mirror.
I love my AG collection wardrobe — and it loves me back. That’s why it works.
