5 Steps to Developing Your Confident Image and “Looking the Part”
Your image and style are your super powers and can be used to position you for success. What you wear and how you wear it is your communication tool that tells people who you are and that you mean business! There is no better time to work on developing your image and style than NOW! As we transition seasons–it’s a good time for a fresh start. We have all been guilty of neglecting our image and style–but we all know that our appearance matters.
Maybe you’ve let yourself go because of the relaxed lifestyle Covid gave us. Or, maybe you’re ready to step it up because new opportunities are knocking at your door. Regardless of the reason, you will never regret spending time on developing your professional image and style. Keep reading to learn the 5 steps to developing your confident image and “looking the part”.
5 Steps to Developing Your Image and Style:
- Take Inventory – Look around and get inspired. You can draw inspiration from other women and current fashion trends that you like. Using social media platforms like Pinterest, or a simple Google search on “Fall Fashion 2022” is a great place to start.
- Define Your Taste Level – Now that you understand what type of outfits you like in order to update your image, you will need to define the Style Personality. (Click here to read the different types). Knowing this information will allow you to edit yourself when you start to add items to your wardrobe and ensure you feel confident and authentic in your new looks!
- Get Organized and Focused – For the Polished woman, there’s nothing like a great strategy. Take the Polished Quiz to download a free Step by Step strategy to help you stay organized through your image and style development process. Everything you do is to show that you honor yourself and care about showing up ready for anything.
- Clear the Clutter – For you to look the part every day without the stress, you need to clear the clutter. When you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear–it means you have items that no longer serve you and your lifestyle! Don’t be afraid to let go. You’ve changed and it’s time to update your wardrobe to align with your desires.
- Add Statement Fashion Items – Now it’s time to add a few statement items to your wardrobe that easily make you feel confident and look the part. Reflect back to the inspiration images you found in step one and find the common thread. Do many of the looks have power blazers, bold color, or maybe statement accessories? Make a list of the top 5 items you see in the looks and find these items to add to your already existing wardrobe. This will help you update your current image and style for the season.
Looking the part is a game changer! Don’t walk around feeling insecure or unfulfilled because of your appearance. Your image and style are things that can be fixed and should make you feel good about yourself. When you look good, you feel good! Life is too short to be wearing boring clothes and feeling anything less than your best self.
These 5 steps to developing your confident image and “looking the part” are easy to follow. Taking these steps will lead you toward helping you feel seen and powerful.
So, are you ready to look the part? We are transitioning into a new season and there is no better time to curate new outfits! If you need help achieving the image and style you desire, don’t hesitate to contact me for a Style Chat!
