Iconic Women, Iconic Style: Your Guide to Building a Look That Lasts

When shopping for new clothes, it's good to know what looks best on you and what complements you the most. Finding clothes that fit well means considering the colors that complement your skin tone and the silhouettes that work best for your body. Many people turn to apps like Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok to find outfit inspiration or see what's trending. However, this can be misleading in many ways. Not every person has the same body type or features, and what works for some may not work for everyone. So when browsing for new clothes, it's important to keep these things in mind.

First and foremost, you need to understand your own unique style and what a signature style actually means. In a blog post by Anuschka Rees, a signature style is described as "the core aesthetic or uniform a person consistently wears — the signature combination of colors, cuts, or accessories that people picture when they think of you". Having your own signature style reflects your personal brand and who you are as a person. It also gives you a creative outlet to experiment with new clothes and discover new ways of wearing pieces you already love.

Style is extremely important because it helps you build your own personal brand. First impressions are often shaped by what a person is wearing and how they carry themselves and your clothing is usually the first thing people notice. When you develop a signature style, you gain confidence in yourself. Wearing clothes that fit your personality and reflect how you want to be perceived by others is one of the most powerful forms of self-expression.

Now lets take a look at some of the most influential women and their signature styles they were known for. Their looks were intentional, consistent, and uniquely theirs.

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn is a universally known name for natural elegance and signature look. She is famous for her little black dress, cinched silhouettes, and simplistic fashion. She worked closely with designer Hubert de Givenchy, and created many different timeless looks that have been replicated throughout fashion history. She just knew what worked her and committed to it.

Coco Chanel

Coco Chanel was very famous for wearing clothes that women were not expected to wear. She was leaning away from the corsets and heavy fabrics, to wearing comfortable, elegant menswear designs. She was known for her pearls and her little black dress. She taught women that they don't have to conform to what is expected, and they can wear what they want.

Bianca Jagger

Bianca Jagger brought a bold energy to women's fashion in the 70's. She would wear double-breasted blazers, wide-legged pants, and fur-trimmed coats. She was quite the muse for many artists and fashion designers. She walked into every room confident and stylish. She even once showed up to her own birthday party on a white horse. Bianca's style was sophisticated and worn with confidence. 

Each of these women built a look that became famous not just because of the clothes they wore, but because of the way they carried themselves. With intention, confidence, and an unwavering sense of who they were. That is the real power of personal style. When you wear clothes that make you feel good, that confidence shows in everything you do, whether you are walking into a big job interview, stepping out on a first date, or simply moving through your day. Your signature style is uniquely yours, and when worn, it has the power to leave a lasting impression on every room you walk into.

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Learn more about defining your look in The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees