Finding your style or a clothing type that works for you and your personality isn't always as easy as it looks. Some people are naturally effortlessly stylish, while others struggle to find what works for them and elevate their style.

If this sounds like you, then these tips can help you to find what works for you so you can feel comfortable in the clothes you wear.

One of the foremost pieces of advice anyone looking to dress themselves with more intention gets is “just find your style, and don’t sweat the small stuff!” It’s good advice, especially for those who are nervous about getting things right instead of just having fun, which is what fashion and beauty should be about to begin with. You’re not passing an examination here, but expressing yourself, and that’s what makes the process enjoyable.

So far so good. Just one small problem. What does “just find your style” even mean?! After all, you wouldn’t just tell a new painter to find their own style before they could learn the rules of perspective, but outside of the basic wisdom of “trousers are for your legs” and other lessons we learn before we can even walk upright, there are few handrails to guide us.

So - how do you find your style anyway? Never fear, because if you stick to the following guidelines, you’re sure to understand where it was lurking the whole time: