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Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina  It's no secret that I'm fashion-challenged. I've never liked shopping for clothes, and I've never been interested in fashion. |
Oooo, oooo, oooo how fun!
There's something beautiful and quite comfortable about someone who just "is". By that I mean someone who is totally present and appearance can absolutely enhance that sensation.
This will be so exciting! Seriously.
*nods enthusiastically*
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Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina I never quite felt comfortable with most of the selections I made in the past, but I don't really know what I'm doing wrong.
Do you think it would be worthwhile to work with an image consultant? Do you know anything about that? Is there any substance to it, or it is just fluff? |
Take lots of pictures of yourself in all your clothing and look at them. Do certain things make you look taller, or fitter, etc? Cut of clothing matters a great deal. Are there certain outfits you always feel confident wearing? Outfits where you have noticed people responding differently to you (like you mention above)? If so make sure you take pictures of yourself on those days.
Blah! There are lots of "rules" and "tips" but they are easier to master when you're right there looking at the clothes and how they fit on you rather than as random lists which get overwhelming especially if none of it really makes sense yet.
Ah, really it is more fun with other people...yep, I'd definitely ask the friends whose style you admire for feedback even if you do end up going the personal shopper route.
Personal shoppers can be great and you should definitely consider one. Either way having other people involved is vital. It is hard to see oneself clearly in the beginning and friends can be invaluable.
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Originally Posted by Steve Pavlina Basically I'd like to put together a wardrobe that feels like a good expression of the real me. I don't want to project a false image for branding purposes or anything like that. The problem is that I have a hard time finding clothes that seem right to me. |
Absolutely doable Steve! I repeat...how exciting! I volunteer if you want someone to look at photos and give some feedback on cut, color, etc. Not a professional I just love the feeling of congruency that slowly builds as a person fits their surroundings and personal appearance completely. Not when the clothing or home owns them but when they fit and those things are a further expression
No matter have fun!!