57 Different Fashion Styles for 2024 (200+ pics for each Clothing Aesthetic)

Written By Ema Hidlebaugh

This is the only list of fashion styles you’ll ever need - complete with 200+ reference photos for each aesthetic, accurate quiz to find your top style matches & free worksheet to help you finally pinpoint your gorgeous & unique style blend…

Trends and aesthetics come and go, but finally finding your signature fashion style blend will stand the test of time and help you create your own authentic personal look.

Identifying your personal style is the first and most important first step in creating an intentional wardrobe (capsule, uniform, minimalist, etc.) but it’s always been so vague & difficult to narrow down …until now:

THE PROBLEM: It can be tricky to hone in on just one personal clothing style because we’re not two dimensional beings that solely exist in a magazine - we have full, varied lives and our outfits need to be able to express our full range of personality.

THE SOLUTION: The trick is to use my formula to find your unique blend of styles - (read on to find out how)

You deserve to have a clear understanding of your core look - so here is the ultimate list of 57 different types of clothing aesthetics & fashion styles, to inspire you to find your own.

 

How to use this list of fashion styles to find your personal clothing look

 

STEP 1 - RECOMMENDED - To save time & narrow down this list based on your personal preferences, take this quiz first (if you’re not in a rush, you’re welcome to browse through the clothings styles below instead)

STEP 2 - Download your Style Formula worksheet, then scroll through the list and make a note of any fashion styles that your quiz results matched you with at 80%+ (unless they’re a ‘meh’ for you), or any that would like to research more.

STEP 3 - Read through the clothing style list below and update your worksheet as you go (each style has a dedicated Pinterest board with 150+ reference pics to help you decide)

 

STEP 4 - OPTIONAL -If you want to have some extra fun with it and see what the universe wants you to wear, try out this random aesthetic generator!

 

STEP 5 - Name your core personal style using the Find Your Style Formula…

Find your Personal Fashion Style Formula

As so few of us fit neatly into one specific fashion style, and as styles in fashion are so fluid and subjective, the goal is for you to pick 3 clothing aesthetic keywords and then combine them to create your ideal style blend.

Use my ‘FIND YOUR STYLE’ formula to identify your core personal style:

 

Fashion style 1 + Fashion style 2 + Fashion Style 3 = Your Personal Fashion Style Blend

 

What if I’m still struggling to identify my core personal style?

If you’re still struggling to identify your style after taking the quiz, completing your worksheet and reading this style list, no sweat, here are some ideas:

  1. There are also 12 SAQs (should ask questions) at the end to help you delve deeper.

  2. Getting feedback from people you can trust is a great idea if you’re feeling stuck.

  3. I’ve created a dedicated Pinterest board for each style for you to do more a deep dive if needed.

  4. Get inspired by other people’s style blend examples & look books

  5. Check out these “best styles for” lists

  6. Type fashion style keyword combos (e.g. Edgy-Minimalist fashion, 70s-Ethereal-Edgy fashion, etc.) in to Google image search or Pinterest to see if you’re on to the right track

  7. Read 10 bonus tips about picking your fashion style blend here

  8. Take a step back and start from the very beginning - I offer the Happy Wardrobe Workbook for people who have no idea what their style is and want to be guided through that process. It’s a fun 4 week mindfulness exercise to identify your true, authentic style.

 

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57 Fashion Styles

 

Do you have your fillable Style Formula worksheet? If not scroll up to grab it.

 
 

Here’s a cute Tiktok by @humanspast if you’d like to see 100 years of fashion summarized in a couple of minutes

1) 00s Clothing Style

  • Aka Y2K

  • Low rise jeans, denim skirts, Capri & cargo pants

  • Cowl neck, halter neck & peasant tops

  • Ponchos, blazers (extra points for pairing with a t-shirt) & puffy coats (gahhhh, I’m loving all of the metallic puffer jackers I’m seeing at the moment)

  • Dresses over jeans, velour tracksuits & embroidered/embellished denim

  • Shell jewellery, head scarves, kitten heels and ugg boots

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

2000s style inspiration:

2) 20s Clothing Style

  • Looser clothing and straight silhouettes

  • Flapper dresses with dropped waists

  • Bob haircut

  • Cloche hats, feather headbands and gloves

  • Fur coats and shawls

  • Pleated skirts

  • Bead, rhinestone and fringe embellishments

  • Less elaborate jewelry & long pearl necklaces

  • Mary Jane or t-strap shoes

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

20s style inspiration:

3) 30s Clothing Style

  • Fussier details like bows & frills

  • Tweed suits

  • Emphasized waists

  • Berets & tilt hats

  • Bias cut dresses

  • Mid calf hem lines

  • Fur, flower patterns and shoulder pads

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

30s style inspiration:

4) 40s Clothing Style

  • Seamed stockings 

  • High waist trousers 

  • Pussy bow blouse 

  • Bolero jackets 

  • More of a military theme 

  • Less details like pattern and embroidery 

  • Wide leg trousers 

  • Gloves 

  • Bright and colourful 

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

40s style inspiration:

5) 50s Clothing Style

  • Swing dresses with full skirts

  • Capri pants and high waisted jeans

  • Kitten heels

  • Twin set cardigan sweaters

  • Pin up & rockabilly styles

  • Polka dots, gingham and sailor patterns

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

50s style inspiration:

6) 60s Clothing Style

  • Bright patterns, psychedelic swirls & tie dye 

  • Turtlenecks 

  • Mini skirts, pedal pushers, stirrup pants and shift dresses 

  • Go-go boots

  • Babydoll look

  • Hippie, science fiction and bohemian influences 

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

60s style inspiration:

7) 70s Clothing Style

  • Bell bottom jeans 

  • Ponchos, army jackets & sheepskin vests

  • Peasant blouses, halter tops, wide lapels, 

  • Jumpsuits, midi skirts & maxi dresses  

  • Circular sunglasses 

  • Disco glam and boho influences 

  • Knee high boots and platform shoes

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: boho, prairie, folk

 

70s style inspiration:

8) 80s Clothing Style

  • Big hair & mullets 

  • Spandex, leg warmers

  • Neons and pastels 

  • Fingerless gloves, shoulder pads, scrunchies, wayfarer sunglasses & plastic jewellery 

  • Acid wash jeans & power suits 

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

80s style inspiration:

9) 90s Clothing Style

  • Slip dresses, spaghetti straps, overalls, turtlenecks and leggings

  • Bomber jackets, flannel shirts, 

  • Timberlands, scrunchies, chokers and platform sneakers 

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: grunge, 80s, 00s, minimalist

 

90s style inspiration:

 

10) Androgynous Clothing Style

  • A gorgeous blend of masculine and feminine styles

  • There’s no way to wear the androgynous style wrong because it’s completely unique to you

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: garconne, masculine & grunge

Androgynous style inspiration:

“Male” & “Female” Energy

As we’ll chat a lot about traditional “male” and “female” energy in this post and how they may influence styles, I want to take a moment to note that style is just as fluid as the concept of gender.

If a reframe is helpful for you, I offer you this little nugget (heard third hand from a school kid on Tiktok) - “masculine” energy can mean making an outfit look “cooler”, whereas “feminine” energy can mean making a style look “prettier”.

11) Artsy Clothing Style

  • Artsy fashion is all about wearable art

  • I imagine you to either look like a piece of art, like you’re halfway through making art, or you’re about to teach it

  • Think standalone, unique pieces that have been perfectly curated

  • Variety of colours, patterns, fabrics & cuts

  • Creative hippie artist vibe

  • Aka art hoe

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: kooky, eclectic, geek chic, boho & funky

Artsy style inspiration:

  • Read

    • This article explores how fashion often copies famous artist’s personal styles

    • This book shows 75 designer pieces and the artworks that inspired them

  • Tiktok

12) Ballerina Clothing Style

  • Take your style from the dance studio to the street

  • Leotards, tulle, satin, cropped knits, wrap cardigans, leggings, warm up socks / leg warmers, ribbon bow details, ballet slippers, shoes that lace up around the ankle

  • Black, pastel & neutral colours (blush, nude, white)

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka balletcore, dancer

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: sporty, ethereal, feminine, romantic

Ballerina Style Inspiration:

  • Read

    • This was a pun-derful article about the balletcore look

    • This coffee table book celebrates fashion in dance with mostly black and white photos of over eighty famous dancers

13) Basic Chic Clothing Style

  • Simple styles

  • Neutral and / or block colours

  • Not many patterns

  • Timeless aesthetic - stylish but not necessarily influenced by current trends

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka classic, chic

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: minimalist & girl next door

14) Beach Clothing Style

  • Light, breathable fabrics

  • Perfect for warmer climates

  • Hats, sunglasses and cut, big totes

  • Beach waves, sunkissed & textured hair

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Aka resort wear, coastal, coastal grandmother, vacation, summer, swimwear

Beach style inspiration:

  • Tiktok

    • This Tiktok by @addiecoffield shows some beachy styles and gives a list of clothes suggestions, this one shows some gorgeous coastal granddaughter looks and this one shows where to shop

15) Biker Clothing Style

  • Dark colours, silver jewelry

  • Graphic tees with bling, studded boots, fringing

  • Moody make up

  • Heavy on the leather, light on how many f*cks you give

  • Aka bikercore

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: rocker, grunge, punk, edgy, racy

Biker style inspiration

  • Style icon

  • Read

    • This article shows you how to sprinkle a little biker style into your look, or embrace it fully

 

16) Boho Clothing Style

  • Earthy tones

  • Flowy skirts

  • Loose but still form fitting

  • Lots of patterns

  • Leather, suede, fringe & cutout details

  • Chunky jewellery

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka Hippie

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: 60s, 70s, prairie, folk, country, artsy

Boho style inspiration

  • Read

    • This photo memoir book goes back to the roots of boho fashion, showing behind the scenes black & white photos from boho fashion shoots in the 60s & 70s

17) Business Casual Clothing Style

  • Perfect for anywhere from brunch to the boardroom

  • No need for a full business suit

  • Mix your blazer with more relaxed bottoms, or keep your lower half more formal and tailored, with a softer top

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: formal, geek chic

18) Casual Clothing Style

  • Aka normcore

  • I think this was all of us during the pandemic

  • If you enjoyed it, embrace it and keep things casual from now on

  • Lounge wear, graphic tees, ripped jeans, sneakers …anything you fancy!

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: comfy

19) Comfy Clothing Style

“Is she wearing clothes …or are they pj’s?”

- My Neighbours, most days

  • Soft & stretchy fabrics

  • Shoes you can walk in all day

  • I still care about how things look, but it’s got to feel good too

  • My favourite genre of clothes lives in this style umbrella - luxe loungewear

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: casual (comfy clothes have a wider range though and are not just limited to casual - you can have comfortable professional clothes, comfortable evening wear, etc.)

20) Country Clothing Style

  • Cowgirl hats & boots

  • Plaid shirts

  • Denim, fringing, stud embellishment

  • A horse as an accessory

  • Aka cowgirl, western

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: girl next door, folk, boho, biker

21) Dark Academia / Light Academia

  • Academia inspired fashion has always been popular but there’s been a revived emphasis on it in recent years with Dark & Light Academia aesthetics

  • Pleated skirts, blazers, chiffon, knee socks, chunky Mary Jane shoes, peter pan collars, big coats, sweater vests

  • Tweed, lace, chiffon, wool

  • Dark academia has more of a moody, gothic twist - with a darker colour palette of blacks, charcoals and chocolate browns.

  • Light academia is more easy-breezy and romantic, with a softer colour palette of creams, tan and beige.

  • These are more put together / thoughtful styles so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: geek chic, goth, preppy, 90s

Dark & Light Academia style inspiration:

22) Eclectic Clothing Style

  • Bright, bold & flamboyant

  • Big accessories

  • Picking eclectic as one of your keywords is a great way to give yourself permission to fully inject your personality in to your wardrobe

  • I think a good measurement of eclecticness is whether you think your style is likely to subdue as you age, or if you’re more likely to be just as - or even more - fabulous (true eclectics tend to be the latter)

  • A more extravagant style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: fun, funky, artsy, kooky

23) Edgy Clothing Style

  • Being edgy is all about making up your own rules

  • Adding dark colours

  • Variety of fabrics

  • Edgy touches can include leather jackets, body harnesses, chunky boots, belts, etc.

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: rocker, grunge, punk, biker, goth

 

24) Elegant Clothing Style

  • It’s giving old money

  • It’s giving old hollywood

  • Pearls and perfect up-dos

  • Fit & good quality fabrics are a must

  • Invest in statement accessories

  • Usually more modest cuts and fits

  • Consignment stores are great for elegant pieces, that people bought for special occasions

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: formal, glamourous, modest

Elegant style inspiration:

  • Read

 

25) Ethereal Clothing Style

  • “Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world” - Oxford Languages dictionary

  • Flowy, dreamy layers & soft and graceful silhouettes

  • Everyday ballerina princess

  • Chiffon, lace, subtle sparkles & delicate flowers

  • Blush and pale pastels

  • Strong feminine energy

  • Embrace the magical and whimsical aspects of fashion and float through life with an air of enchantment and grace

  • Dainty jewelry with celestial motifs like stars, moons, or crystals

  • Soft, loose hairstyles with braids & loose waves

  • Natural, glowing makeup with soft shades and a touch of shimmer for a mystical aura

  • A more themed style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka fairycore, angelic, angelcore

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: romantic, feminine, ballerina

 

26) Feminine Clothing Style

  • A very broad style, where femininity is emphasized through color, silhouette and/or styling

  • Floral, bright prints

  • Pastels & brights

  • Flowy silhouettes, dresses, skirts

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka girly, girlie girl, femme, Barbiecore

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: romantic, ethereal, ballerina, glamorous

 

Feminine style inspiration:

  • Read

    • The coquette aesthetic is on the very girly, sugary sweet side of the feminine spectrum - think lace, love hearts, pink bows, etc. Seventeen break it down more in this article

 

27) Folk Clothing Style

  • Loose cotton tops, peasant skirts

  • Lots of patterns

  • Scarves

  • A more put together & considered style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: boho, prairie, 70s, country

28) Formal Clothing Style

  • Luxurious fabrics

  • Tailored lines & fits

  • You could be headed to a wedding, the boardroom, or for a posh day at the races

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: elegant, glamourous

Formal style inspiration:

29) French Clothing Style

  • A sophisticated & elevated style

  • Semi neutral colours like red, white, blue, grey, camel & black

  • Classic patterns like stripes and polka dots

  • Clean, crisp, minimalist, ‘put together’ looks

  • Often fitted & pristinely tailored pieces

  • Balance of feminine & masculine energy

  • Understated makeup & timeless jewellery

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka Pariasian

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: minimalist, elegant, basic

 

French style inspiration:

30) Fun Clothing Style

  • Good, wholesome, flamboyant, fun!

  • Bright colours and patterns

  • Fun fabrics

  • Exciting cuts, lines and details

  • Not afraid to try new things

  • More of a daytime feel than ‘funky’

  • Aka “extra”

  • A more extravagant style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: funky, artsy, kooky, toddler, eclectic

Fun style inspiration:

31) Funky Clothing Style

  • Anything goes - there are no rules with funky …but there’ll probably be some dancing involved at some point

  • The brighter and bolder, the better

  • More of an evening/ disco/ party/ camp/ festival/ carnival feel than ‘fun’ fashion style

  • A more extravagant style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: eclectic, kooky, fun, racy

32) Garconne Clothing Style

  • Garconne means “tomboy” in French

  • Oversized jackets, straight legged trousers

  • Deemphasize feminine form & create a more tubular silhouette (similar to how the dropped waists of flapper dresses did - the root of garconne fashion style)

  • Strong masculine energy

  • A more thoughtful & considered style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: androgynous, masculine, grunge, 20s, Lagenlook

33) Geek chic Clothing Style

  • Blouses, pinafore dresses, sweaters over collared shirts, a line mini skirts

  • Mandatory geek chic glasses

  • When paired with CASUAL fashion style: another interpretation could be rocking some comic book or gamer swag

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka Librarian, Twee, nerdy

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: business casual, preppy, vintage, hipster

 

Geek chic style inspiration:

 

34) Girl Next Door Clothing Style

  • Cute & sweet basics

  • May be inspired by trends, but not a trailblazer

  • Aka normcore

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: basic, country, casual, beach

Quick note: Has anyone heard of a good non-binary term for “girl next door” style?

If so please comment - I’d love to hear some ideas, thanks!

35) Glamorous Clothing Style

  • Statement pieces, jewels and accessories

  • Glitz & glam

  • Luxe details and fabrics like silk and cashmere

  • Red carpet looks

  • Can be racy

  • Strong feminine energy

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: elegant

36) Goth Clothing Style

  • A broad look that plays surprisingly well with lots of styles (I love goth-boho and goth-romantic *swoon*)

  • Dark clothes, especially black

  • Lots of velvet, satin and lace

  • Often with antiquated / Victorian design inspo

  • Can vary between feminine, masculine and balanced energy

  • Aka gothic

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: punk, rocker, dark academia

37) Granola Girl Clothing Style

  • Aka earthcore

  • Modern day, practical, hippie-light

  • Granola girls are eco conscious, love the outdoors, and probably dream about living in a van one day

  • Earthy tones, comfy, natural fabrics, plaid & native patterns, knits, corduroy, denim, hiking boots, hiking sandals

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: boho, sporty, 90s, girl next door, comfy

 

Granola girl style inspiration:

38) Grunge Clothing Style

  • Think Nirvana era

  • Clothing was traditionally worn loose to de-emphasize body shape, but this is seen less in more recent takes on grunge

  • Masculine energy

  • Band tees, plaid shirts (extra points if you tie it around your waist) & ripped tees

  • Chunky boots

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: androgynous, rocker, edgy, punk, biker

Grunge style inspiration:

  • Tiktok

  • Tip

    • This was a comment left by @isabella_q_music on the above Tiktok: “A tip I learned in high school as a girl obsessed with grunge: just go to the mens section of any goodwill and buy things 2x your size”

39) Hipster Clothing Style

  • Fairly broad style that can vary quite a bit from person to person.

  • Skinny jeans, graphic tees and chunky knit hats are prominent

  • Retro and thrifted items are commonly seen

  • The overall vibe is that you don’t dress for other people

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to edgy, rocky, vintage, artsy, boho, geek chic, toddler

40) Kooky Clothing Style

  • Anything goes, in a kooky wardrobe!

  • Intentionally pairing unusual colour, pattern, fabric and shape combos

  • Futuristic, cosplay, innovative, structural, haute couture and dimensional designs would fall under this style

  • If you love the wildness & extravagance of met gala fashion - this is the creative style for you

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: artsy, fun, funky, eclectic

 

Kooky style inspiration

  • Read

    • This coffee table book celebrates ‘Street Unicorns” aka bold fashion expressionists on the streets of New York and other large cities

41) Lagenlook Clothing Style

  • Lagenlook originated in Germany & is more commonly found in Europe

  • Lagenlook means “layered look”

  • It involves layering loose fitting clothes with varying asymmetrical hemlines

  • Imagine this dress in the photo being paired with a long length bias cut cardigan

  • Waterfall cardigans, tunics and statement scarves

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: Garconne, folk, prairie

 

Lagenlook style inspiration

  • More pics

    • This is a cute collection of lagenlook looks (say that three times quickly!) by Ivey Abitz, a bespoke clothing company based in New York

42) Masculine Clothing Style

  • A very broad style, where masculinity is emphasized through color, silhouette and/or styling

  • Aka tomboy

  • More formal: Tailored suits, straight lines, ties, flat shoes, etc. A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • More casual: jeans, hoodies, bomber jackets. A less put together style so will likely require low - medium effort levels

  • Similar to androgynous style. this is based on you and your preferences, so there’s no right or wrong way to dress in masculine styles

  • Strong masculine energy

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: androgynous, garconne, grunge, formal, casual

 

Masculine style inspiration

43) Military Clothing Style

  • Styles inspired by various militaries of different countries and different eras

  • Styles range from front line styles worn by soldiers, all the way up to formal uniform styles worn by decorated officers - (the latter of which is a more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels)

  • Extra details on trims and buttons

  • Khaki & camouflage

  • Great pieces can be found in vintage shops or army surplus stores

  • I’m always so surprised by how much military uniforms have influenced our fashions

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

44) Minimalist Clothing Style

  • Simple designs & neutral colour palette

  • No big logos or bold patterns

  • Natural, breathable fabrics

  • Lack of fussy details

  • Understated makeup and jewellery

  • A more put together & considered style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: french, basic

 

Minimalist style inspiration:

 

45) Modest Clothing Style

  • Ideal for anyone that would prefer to show less skin

  • Some people also choose to avoid form fitting outfits

  • Necklines are high and sleeves and hems are long to provide maximum coverage

  • A more put together & considered style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: elegant, formal

 

Modest style inspiration:

 

46) Prairie Clothing Style

  • Decorative long sleeves & necklines

  • Prairie dresses

  • Floral fabric

  • Long length skirts

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • AKA cottagecore

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: folk, boho, 70s

Prairie style inspiration

  • Read

    • This article has lots of inspiration for cute prairie dresses

47) Preppy Clothing Style

  • Timeless & polished aesthetic that draws inspiration from traditional ivy league college attire

  • Tailored smart-casual clothing such as button-down shirts, polo shirts, cable-knit sweaters, blazers, chinos, pleated skirts, well-fitted trousers, etc.

  • Accessories can include items like boat shoes, loafers, oxford shoes, and ballet flats, statement watches, classic handbags, pearl necklaces, straw boater hats, baseball caps with embroidered logos, etc.

  • Nautical or pastel colour palettes

  • Neatly styled hair & minimal makeup

  • Think Princess Di daywear & Zach Morris from Saved by the Bell (Fun fact - “Preppy” was the nickname given to him by AC Slater)

  • Aka Twee (a more feminine twist on preppy)

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: formal, 80s (yuppie), business casual, geek chic, sporty (in a country club sense)

 

Preppy style inspiration:

 
 

48) Punk Clothing Style

  • Plaid, leather, rips & safety pins

  • Fishnets, spikes & chunky combat boots

  • Rebellious, BDSM vibes

  • Heavy make up & bold hair styles & colours

  • A more extravagant & themed style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: rocker, goth, edgy, grunge, biker

 

Punk style inspiration:

 

Develop something to rebel against. Anything you hate in the world, rebel against it. This is way more important than the clothes. You can be a true original punk and not have all the cool clothes -- the clothes don't mean anything, just a way of identification. In fact, some punk lifers swear that fashion is just a distraction.

49) Racy Clothing Style

  • Just think “What would Jessica Rabbit wear?”

  • Body con dresses & other fitted clothes that emphasize curves

  • Show some skin with plunging necklines, low rises, leg slits, cut out details & sheer materials

  • If you want to turn the temperature up even more, add saucy details like BDSM-esque harnesses, corsets, killer heels, thigh high boots/socks, fishnets, visible underwear, latex, etc.

  • Shake-whatcha-mama-gave-ya!

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • Aka Sexy, femme fatale

  • This is a foundational type of fashion style, which helps set the tone of the entire look of your style blend (e.g. silhouettes, understated vs. bold, how much skin to show, level of formality, whether you’ want to prioritise male, female or neutral energy, etc.)

  • Similar to: glamourous, funky

50) Rocker Clothing Style

  • Lots of leather, denim, studs and dark colours

  • Band tees & animal prints

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: punk, edgy, grudge, biker

51) Romantic Clothing Style

  • Dresses, or flowy blouses

  • Feminine, pastel and floral palettes

  • Flowy fabrics, ruffles, flounces, bows, etc.

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: feminine, ethereal

52) Skateboard Clothing Style

  • Vans, graphic tees, skater dresses, and vintage pieces

  • Hoodies & baseball caps

  • Same sort of vibe as surfer fashion

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: casual, comfy, sporty

53) Sporty Clothing Style

  • AKA athleisure

  • Stretchy materials, logos, block colours & bold patterns

  • Matching sets

  • Tee shirts, sports bras, crop tops, sweaters & hoodies

  • Tracksuit bottoms, yoga pants, shorts & bike shorts

  • Details such as stripes, logos, mesh panels, etc.

  • Baseball caps, sneakers & slides

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: casual, comfy, skateboard, street, ballerina

 

Sporty style inspiration

  • Shops with plus size options

    • Athleta (great plus size options up to 3X)

    • Fabletics (Yitty by Lizzo goes up to 6X. I just love her. So much)

    • Lululemon (I’ve been seeing some sizes going up to a 20 recently)

 

54) Street Clothing Style

  • Street style is a dynamic, fresh and ever-evolving phenomenon that is reflective of the diverse and eclectic tastes of people from all walks of life.

  • It draws inspiration from a wide array of sources, ranging from high-end fashion runways to hip-hop culture.

  • It’s also heavily influenced by the local environment, culture, and lifestyle of a particular city or neighborhood - so it’s as varied as streets are across the world

  • There are two common themes though - the confidence to push boundaries and try new things, and the swagger to make it WORK.

  • This aesthetic is more individual and fashion forward than “normal” current trends - it’s all about setting trends, not following them

  • Whether paired with high end fashion sneakers, a statement pair of heels, or edgy boots, street style makes heads turn and hearts skip a beat.

  • I especially love it when street style combines two unlikely elements to create an iconic look (…think Carrie Bradshaw pairing a giant tulle tutu with a crisp, white shirt, or Hailey turning us into Beliebers by rocking bike shorts with an oversized leather motorbike jacket)

  • It’s a more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels (those “effortlessly” cool looks often take a lot of effort)

  • Aka modern, cool, contemporary, trendy, urban, trendsetting, editorial

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: sporty, skate, fun, funky, racy, kooky, glamorous

55) Toddler Clothing Style

  • AKA kidcore

  • Hear me out… my toddler has taught me so much about confidence and style. She has been picking her outfits and accessories since before she could talk, and will STRUT out of the house wearing some or all of the following:

    • Oversized hair bows

    • Statement sunglasses

    • Fun colours & clashing patterns

    • Flowery, polka dotted and/or frilly everything

    • Overalls, tulle skirts, rompers

    • Pockets (for special treasures)

    • Every outfit must be roly-poly ready

  • She reminded me to dress FOR ME, and to give zero Fs about dressing my age

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

56) Traditional Clothing Style

  • What traditional clothing means to you is completely based on your unique background and community

  • Familiarise yourself with cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation if you are considering wearing traditional styles from other cultures. The Free Emotional Labour Facebook group is a handy place to ask if you need guidance.

  • A more put together style so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

  • Similar to: formal, modest, elegant

57) Vintage Clothing Style

  • Vintage is absolutely anything over 20 and under 100 years old - so vintage is your personal spin on any items from the early 1920s to the early 2000s

  • Vintage fashion is a perfect fit for those of us that love thrift shopping (here are my 51 thrift shopping secrets if that’s you)

  • Adding vintage to your style blend formula is also a great option if you love drawing inspiration from the past, but don’t want to limit yourself to just one decade.

  • May be a more put together & thoughtful style, so may require medium - high effort levels

  • This is a themed type of fashion style which will inspire fun details and add flair to your unique style blend

 

Vintage style inspiration:

 

SAQs

Here are some questions to ask yourself if you’re still struggling to pick the three fashion styles for your unique blend:

 

  • What do you like about your current wardrobe? 

  • What do you wear to work, for hobbies, holidays, vacations, events, different seasons?

  • What’s your ideal style? 

  • What’s your actual style?

  • Is there something in between the two?

  • How does getting ready / your wardrobe make you feel? 

  • How do you want it to make you feel?

  • What types of clothes do you need? Exercise, work, formal, etc? 

  • What do you feel cute in?

  • What do you feel comfortable in?

  • What do you buy and never end up wearing?

  • What do you wear over and over again?

Most Popular Styles

Please, please, please comment below with your results - I love hearing them and can’t wait to add your data to the graph below.

Here are the most popular styles from the comments:

Style blend Formulas for Popular Trends

Combining three of the fashion styles creates your unique clothing style blend, but it also works the other way around too.

We can break down emerging trends into three styles that influence them, to help us better understand how to wear them.

Here are some examples of the style blend formulas that make up some of the most popular aesthetic trends nowadays:

 

Normcore Clothing Style

Girl Next Door + Casual + Comfy = NORMCORE

Normcore fashion aesthetic is a style that emphasizes simplicity, practicality, and blandness.

It is a style that celebrates reality and practicality - inspired by typical everyday outfits that people wear.

It focuses on comfortable, affordable, and functional pieces that anyone can wear, regardless of age, gender, or body type.

Normcore fashion involves a lot of solid colors, plain t-shirts, sneakers, and simple jeans.

It is a rejection of high fashion and seeks to blend in rather than standing out.

This trend has gained popularity in recent years, becoming a symbol of a generation that values comfort and practicality over extravagance and ostentation.

 

Gamer Girl Clothing Style

Feminine + Eclectic + Geek chic = GAMER GIRL

…Sometimes there’s also a touch of Racy thrown in there too

Gamer girl clothing aesthetic is characterized by its mix of cute, fun, and edgy elements, often featuring bright colors, kawaii patterns, and prints inspired by video games.

Shirts, dresses, and accessories bearing popular gaming franchises such as Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon are staples in this style.

Comfort is also a key element in gamer girl clothing aesthetic, with many outfits featuring leggings, shorts, oversized sweaters, and sneakers.

Overall, this aesthetic is a perfect representation of the playful, fun-loving, and creative spirit of the gaming community.

 

Quiet Luxury Clothing Style

Basic + Formal + Minimalist = QUIET LUXURY

Quiet luxury clothing aesthetic focuses on clean lines, high-quality fabrics, and simple design.

The goal is to create timeless, sophisticated pieces that can be worn over and over again without ever going out of style or losing their appeal.

Textures and details are subtle, yet thoughtfully considered. The result is a wardrobe that exudes a sense of understated luxury and effortless style.

 

Mermaidcore Clothing Style

Beach + Ethereal + Funky = MERMAIDCORE

Mermaidcore is a magical clothing style that is inspired by the whimsy and enchantment of mythical sea creatures like mermaids.

This fashion trend features flowing, iridescent fabrics, sea-inspired prints and patterns, and an abundance of shimmer and glitter (which give funky-festival vibes).

Garments and accessories often incorporate seashells, pearls, and other oceanic elements to create a dreamy and whimsical look.

Mermaidcore clothing style is all about fluidity, fantasy, and feminine energy.

 

My Personal Style Blend

How it started

This entire styling process has evolved from my bumbling attempts to pinpoint my style over the years.

I couldn’t work out how to dress in one fashion style without looking like a caricature, but whenever I tried to add in elements from other aesthetics it felt messy and “try hard”.

It finally occurred to me that I would never be able to carve out or refine a signature style if I had infinite options to choose from (…plus, my wardrobe and credit card bill were both bursting at the seems by this point)

I needed flexibility to express myself, but within the limits of just a few styles so that I could build out a more complete, cohesive & intentional wardrobe - a unique blend of 3 fashion styles.

I narrowed my style blend down to “Elegant - French - Minimalist”, but it never felt quite me and I struggled to come up with outfits and craft looks.

Trust me, you’ll know when you’ve got it right (check out the comments for cute proof of people having their “ah ha!” moment using this style formula) - so if you’re umming and ahhing, it probably needs a bit more tweaking - Go back to your Find Your Style formula worksheet to further explore some of the other clothing styles that you marked as LOVE & LIKE.

 

How it’s going

Everything finally clicked into place for me when I identified my authentic personal style keywords (not what I thought it should be):

Comfy - French - Toddler

I kept saying how jealous I was of my toddler’s wardrobe and that I wish I could have it in my size, and then I remembered that I can …so I did!

So now I get the chic, french colour and pattern inspo, paired with cozy and cute overalls, comfy, stretchy fabrics, fun frills and statement headbands.

 

Conclusion

I can’t wait to hear what fashions styles resonated with you and what your personal style keywords are - keep adding them in the comments below!

I love celebrating your style ah-ha moments with you :)

 

Next steps

Now that you know your style, your first step is to find your perfect color and pattern palette.

Once you’ve decided on your style and colour palette, you’ve got four fabulous options to choose from to create your intentional wardrobe:

 

Option 1 - Build a capsule wardrobe

Head over to my capsule wardrobe quick guide to keep the momentum going.

Be sure to check out all of my capsule wardrobe resources here

 

Option 2 - Pare down your closet

If you don’t feel exactly sure what clothes you do want in your ideal wardrobe, removing items you know you don’t want is a great place to start.

Use these 21 rules to help you weed out the clothes you no longer need.

 

Option 3 - Simplify your mornings with a personal uniform formula

Check out these 6 personal uniform formulas designed to revolutionize your wardrobe.

 

Option 4 - Create a Happy Wardrobe

Prioritise your day to day joy by dressing for dopamine 😊

If you really want to immerse yourself in the process, check out the Happy Wardrobe Workbook - a fun 4 week mindfulness journal to identify your true, authentic style.

 
 
Ema Hidlebaugh http://www.MinimizeMyMess.com
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