I don't know what clothes suit me.
"It looked great when I tried it on, but when I got home and tried it on again, it somehow didn't feel right."
"I tried to imitate an outfit I saw in a magazine or on social media, but it looked different when I wore it."
Have you ever had such an experience?
"Because a stylish person wears it."
"Because it's a popular product."
"Because it's my favorite color."
Many people have probably experienced choosing clothes for such reasons, only to find that they didn't create the impression they had imagined.
But that's certainly not because you lack taste, nor is it due to age.
Clothes don't feel right
Knowing the reason for this is the first step towards choosing clothes that suit you.
Here, we will introduce the concepts of "skeletal analysis" and "personal color."
What is Skeletal Analysis?
Skeletal analysis is not about classifying body types as "thin" or "fat."
It's a concept for understanding materials and silhouettes that harmonize well with you, based on your inherent bone structure, muscle development, body thickness, and center of gravity.
For example, even with the same white shirt,
- Some people suit crisp, firm shirts.
- Some people naturally blend with soft blouses.
- Some people's charm is enhanced by loose, oversized styles.
These differences are thought to be related to inherent skeletal characteristics, not weight or age.
Generally, there are
Straight, Wave, and Natural
three types.
What's important is not fitting into a diagnostic result,
"Why do these materials and silhouettes suit me?"
It's about knowing the reason.
Skeletal analysis is one way of thinking that helps you understand your charm and makes choosing clothes a little easier.
Linen Tuck Collar Blouse Off White
What is Personal Color?
When choosing clothes, the first thing many people notice is "color."
"I somehow like this color."
"I feel like my complexion looks brighter."
Have you ever had such an experience?
Personal colors are broadly divided into two categories:
Yellow base (warm) and
Blue base (cool).
These arenot determined by whether your skin color is yellow or blue.
It is determined by the harmony with your inherent skin, hair, and eye colors.
For example, people whose skin looks brighter and healthier when wearing gold accessories tend to be yellow-based, while those whose transparency is enhanced by silver accessories tend to be blue-based.
Also, some people naturally suit beige and ivory, while others look more beautiful in pure white or bluish gray.
Based on these differences, personal color analysis examines the color tendencies that harmonize well with an individual.
Furthermore, these two are divided by differences in "brightness" and "vividness" into the generally well-known four seasons.
For example, even with the same pink,
Some people naturally suit soft, bluish pinks,
While warm coral pinks can brighten others' complexions.
Also, with the same white,
Some people suit ivory,
While others feel more transparent in pure white.
This is not a matter of "likes and dislikes."
It's a difference that arises from the harmony with the colors a person naturally possesses.
By understanding your personal color,
"I just somehow chose this color."
A reason for such feelings will gradually become apparent.
Is it true that "if you're a cool summer, you can only wear this color"?
"If you're a cool summer, lavender is recommended."
"If you have a wave body type, choose high-waisted items."
You often see such information.
Of course, there's a proper theory behind each of them.
However, relying solely on that information can make choosing clothes even more difficult.
For example,
"Since I'm a cool summer, black doesn't suit me."
Some people mistakenly believe this and avoid black clothes.
But is that really the case?
Even with black,
Choose soft, sheer materials
Pair with a bright-colored scarf or accessories around the face
Incorporate it further from the face, like in bags or bottoms
Just by making these adjustments, it becomes much easier to incorporate.
Also, "wide pants don't suit a wave body type."
This is sometimes said.
That's not always true either.
By choosing flowing fabrics,
raising the waistline slightly,
and balancing it with the top,
wide pants can also be worn beautifully.
Diagnosis is about expanding your individuality
How can you wear that outfit more like yourself?
It's a guideline for thinking about that method.
By understanding why something suits you,
you can confidently try clothes you've never chosen before,
and wear clothes you've loved for a long time even more beautifully.
Skeletal analysis and personal color are not meant to narrow your "options," but to expand them.
They are not rules that dictate what suits you, but rather helpful ways of thinking that aid in choosing clothes.
Thinking of it that way makes choosing clothes much freer.
Small efforts you can start today
If you're currently struggling with choosing clothes,
try opening your closet.
Then, pick three items that you "just keep reaching for."
There will surely be commonalities.
For example,
- Many items are made of the same materials, like linen or cotton
- You tend to choose similar colors, such as navy or beige
- Many items have a relaxed silhouette
- Pants are a central part of your wardrobe
- You own several white shirts
Can you see such commonalities?
That's not by chance,
It's the result of you naturally choosing things that make you feel comfortable every day.
Furthermore, if you look at it from the perspective of,
"What shoes do I often pair with this outfit?"
"Do I mostly wear silver accessories, or gold?"
you'll gradually start to see the core of your personal style.
Your closet is full of clues that tell you about your individuality.
Cotton Hand Printed Pajama Orange Iris
There's a reason for "liking" something.
When standing in the store, I'm struck by the strange commonalities in how people choose clothes.
Some people say,
"I absolutely avoid wearing black."
while others laughingly tell me,
"I realized my closet was full of basic colors."
Some people love striped patterns and own many of them.
Some people, when looking for new clothes, first choose by material.
Some people choose instinctively, unconstrained by anything.
It's truly diverse.
Everyone has their own reasons for choosing.
"Because it's easy to match."
"Because it's calming."
"Because it makes me feel secure."
"Because I feel good wearing it."
Although the criteria for choosing differ, when I listen to their stories, there's one common thread.
That is,
They naturally choose what they feel comfortable with.
It seems that when it comes to colors, materials, and patterns, we think we're choosing with our minds, but often our instincts react first.
Therefore, it's not at all strange for similar clothes to accumulate in your closet.
Rather, it might be a sign that your individuality is gradually taking shape.
I keep choosing the same color again.
This is also a story I often hear.
"My family told me, 'Did you buy the same color clothes again?'"
"This time, I came intending to choose a different color."
They say that, look around the store, try on various items, and then, in the end, they choose their usual favorite color.
"In the end, I chose the same color again."
Many people say this with a wry smile.
At such times, we say,
"Things you love naturally accumulate around you."
Just as favorite books, dishes, and music gradually increase around you, we believe it's quite natural for clothes that you're drawn to to accumulate.
"What you like" teaches you about yourself.
Of course, sometimes trying a different type of clothing can lead to discovering a new you.
However, there's no need to force yourself to distance yourself from what you "like" just to seek change.
There's a reason why you reach for the same clothes again and again.
Comfort.
Lifestyle.
Experiences accumulated over time.
And your innate skeletal structure and the colors that harmonize with you.
Perhaps it's the overlapping of these various elements that gradually shapes the outfits you feel are "yours."
That's why,
Knowing your "likes" also leads to knowing yourself.
The personal color and skeletal analysis we've discussed today are not about simply chasing results.
What suits you is important.
What feels like "you" is also important.
The one outfit that combines these two is
a piece that, when you put it on, makes you think, "I really love these clothes."
And that piece will surely stay with you for a long time, even as trends change and you age.
