Discover how to find your unique style essence by creating an event board to analyze your essence blend.
What if discovering your personal style could feel less like a chore and more like a creative adventure?
Yes, it’s 100% possible and before we get to how to do it, let’s talk about another way to explain your personal style: your style essence.
Your style essence is the unique combination of your personality, preferences, and natural vibe, reflected in the way you present yourself through clothing and accessories. It goes deeper than fashion trends, highlighting who you are at your core and how you authentically express that through your style choices.
Essentially, it’s about wearing what truly feels like you.
But how do you pinpoint something so personal and nuanced?
Enter the Event Board Exercise: a hands-on, immersive method that helps you visually and intuitively uncover your unique style essence.
Whether you’re navigating an overly full wardrobe or refining your overall aesthetic, this process is designed to reveal patterns and connections that align with your true self.
Let’s break it down:
Step 1: Choose Your Event
Think of an event you’d love to attend: a wedding, a networking brunch, or even a casual weekend outing. The key is selecting something that resonates with you and feels exciting to visualize. Imagine the atmosphere, the people, the setting.
Remember, there’s no budget here. Dream big! From lavish gala dinners to serene yoga retreats, the goal is to create a vivid mental picture that inspires your style exploration.
Step 2: Collect Your Images
Gather inspiration that speaks to both the soft and strong versions of your chosen event. This could include outfits, accessories, textures, decor, colors, or even the ambiance. Think of it as curating two mood boards:
- Soft Essence Board: What’s the gentlest, most delicate interpretation of this event?
- Strong Essence Board: What’s bold, dramatic, and commanding about it?
Use screenshots, magazine clippings, or even your Pinterest board to start collecting.
Step 3: Arrange and Analyze
With your images in hand, arrange them into collages to create two distinct boards — one soft, one strong. (We have ready-for-you Canva templates inside the Essentially You Workshop or the Radiant Woman Adventure.) Then, step back and look for patterns:
- Do certain colors or textures keep appearing?
- Are there recurring themes in the outfits or decor?
This side-by-side comparison will help you see how your preferences play out visually, giving you insight into the elements that define your unique style.
Step 4: Reflect and Recognize Patterns
Take a moment to reflect:
- Which board felt more natural to create?
- What did you feel drawn to, and why?
- How do the soft and strong elements reflect different facets of your style?
Through this analysis, you’ll start to notice how your essence blend comes to life. Are you more ethereal and romantic, or do you lean toward dramatic and gamine? Maybe you’re a mix of classic sophistication with a hint of natural ease.
Why This Works to Find Your Style Essence
The Event Board Exercise allows you to connect deeply with who you are and how you want to express yourself. By exploring the contrasts between soft and strong, you’ll uncover the balance that feels authentically you.
This process lays the groundwork for building a look and feel to your wardrobe that speaks to your essence blend, giving you the confidence to make intentional style choices.
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While we’ve given you a glimpse into the Event Board Exercise here, the true magic lies in diving deeper with our guided tools and resources.
Our curated materials, such as the Essentially You Workshop or the Radiant Woman Adventure (which includes access to a personal stylist) , are designed to make this process seamless and enriching.
Ready to explore your style essence in full? We’ve got you covered with everything you need to confidently embrace your authentic self.
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Find your style essence with a creative, hands-on activity like event boards to create a visual representation of what essences you are naturally drawn to.
Stacey is the owner and creator behind Radiantly Dressed. She is a certified image consultant and AICI member focusing on creating simplicity in wardrobes via color and style.
