Friday, October 3, 2008

Style Personality

Some clients say their wardrobe has multiple personalities! They have lots of casual clothes, with some classic pieces for the office, some feminine things for dates, and some dramatic items just because they were bored.

While I understand how easily this can happen, co-ordinating clothes then becomes very difficult. Also the incongruence is communicating a mixed message. People are quick to pick up on anyone 'acting' a role (hypocrisy), they may not be consciously aware of why they think someone isn't who they say they are - they just 'know'.

Women are particularly good at reading folk; I think it's because of our design - we're usually the ones working with and supporting those who can't communicate (I'm referring to babies and children, but hey! men often struggle to communicate too.)

Recognising your own Style Personality ensures you are consistently being you, no matter what the occasion. Don't get muddled between appropriate dressing ie for an occasion and your Style Personality.

As Kiwis we tend to wear casual clothes most of the time - especially here in the laid-back beach resort of Mt Maunganui. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's your Style Personality. And identifying your Style Personality really helps you select clothes and accessories that truly suit you and will work really well together.

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