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, something just didn't feel right."
"I tried to imitate an outfit I saw in a magazine or on social media, but it looked different on me."
Have you ever had such an experience?
"Because a stylish person is wearing it."
"Because it's a popular item."
"Because it's my favorite color."
Many people have probably experienced choosing clothes for such reasons, only for them not to turn out as expected.
But that's certainly not due to a lack of fashion sense, nor is it due to age.
Clothes that don't feel right
Understanding the reasons 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 does not classify body types as "thin" or "heavy."
It is a concept for understanding the materials and silhouettes that harmonize with you, based on your innate skeletal structure, muscle development, body thickness, and center of gravity balance.
For example, even with the same white shirt, there are those for whom:
- A crisp shirt feels just right.
- A soft blouse blends in naturally.
- A loose, oversized fit enhances their charm.
This difference is not due to weight or age, but is thought to be related to innate skeletal characteristics.
Generally, there are three types:
Straight, Wave, and Natural
The important thing is not to simply apply the diagnostic results, but to
"Why does this material and silhouette feel just right?"
to understand the reason.
Skeletal analysis is one concept that helps you understand your own charm and makes choosing clothes a little easier.
Linen Tuck Collar Blouse Off White
What is Personal Color?
When choosing clothes, many people first notice the "color."
"I really like this color."
"I feel like my complexion looks brighter."
Have you ever had such feelings?
Personal color is broadly divided into two categories:
Yellow-based (warm) and
Blue-based (cool).
These are not determined by whether your skin is yellow or blue.
They are determined by the harmony with your innate 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 who look more translucent with silver accessories tend to be blue-based.
Also, some people naturally suit beige or ivory, while others look more beautiful in pure white or bluish-gray.
Personal color analysis examines the color tendencies that harmonize with an individual based on these differences.
Furthermore, these two categories are divided into the commonly known four seasons based on differences in "brightness" and "vividness."
For example, with the same pink,
some people naturally suit a soft, bluish pink,
while others find that a warm coral pink brightens their complexion.
Also, with the same white,
some people find ivory suits them better,
while others feel more translucent in pure white.
This is not a difference of "likes or dislikes."
It is a difference that arises from the harmony with the colors a person naturally possesses.
By knowing your personal color,
you can gradually see the reasons behind your feelings of "I just somehow chose this color."
In detail, there are 12 types as follows:
①Yellow Base Spring Wave
②Yellow Base Spring Straight
③Yellow Base Spring Natural
④Yellow Base Autumn Straight
⑤Yellow Base Autumn Wave
⑥Yellow Base Autumn Natural
⑦Blue Base Summer / Straight
⑧Blue Base Summer Wave
⑨Blue Base Summer Natural
⑩Blue Base Winter Straight
⑪Blue Base Winter Wave
⑫Blue Base Winter Natural
Is it true that "If you're a cool-toned summer, you can only wear this color"?
"If you're a cool-toned summer, lavender is recommended."
"If you have a wave body type, you should choose high-waisted items."
You often see such information.
Of course, there is sound theory behind each of these statements.
However, if you rely solely on such information, choosing clothes can become even more difficult.
For example,
"Since I'm a cool-toned summer, black doesn't suit me."
Some people mistakenly believe this and avoid black clothing.
But is that really true?
Even with black,
choose soft, sheer materials
pair with a brightly colored scarf or accessories near the face
incorporate it in bags or bottoms, further from the face
Just by making such adjustments, it becomes much easier to incorporate black.
Also, "If you have a wave body type, wide-leg pants don't suit you."
This is sometimes said.
But that's not always true.
By choosing flowing fabrics,
raising the waistline slightly,
and balancing it with your top,
wide-leg pants can also be worn beautifully.
Diagnosis broadens your individuality
How can you style that piece of clothing more like yourself?
This is a guideline for figuring out how.
By knowing why something suits you,
you can confidently try clothes you've never chosen before,
or style clothes you've always loved even more wonderfully.
Skeletal analysis and personal color are not meant to narrow your "options," but to broaden them.
They are not rules that dictate what clothes suit you, but rather powerful concepts that assist you in choosing clothes.
Thinking of it this way, choosing clothes becomes much freer.
Small efforts you can start today
If you're currently struggling with choosing clothes,
try opening your closet.
Then, select three items you "find yourself reaching for repeatedly."
There will surely be something in common.
For example,
- Many items are made of the same material, such as linen or cotton.
- You tend to choose similar colors, like navy or beige.
- You have many loose-fitting silhouettes.
- Your wardrobe is primarily made up of pants.
- You own multiple white shirts.
Do you notice any such commonalities?
That's not a coincidence;
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?"
Then, gradually, you'll start to see the core of your personal style.
Your closet is full of clues that can tell you more about yourself.
Cotton Hand Printed Pajamas Orange Iris
"Likes" have reasons.
When I'm in the store, I notice a strange commonality in how people choose clothes.
Some people say, "I absolutely avoid wearing black."
While others laugh and tell me, "Before I knew it, my closet was full of basic colors."
There are people who love striped patterns and own many of them.
Some people choose by material first when looking for new clothes.
Others believe in their intuition and choose without being constrained 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 feels secure."
"Because it makes me feel good when I wear it."
Although the criteria for choosing may differ, there is one common thread when I listen to their stories.
That is,
They naturally choose what makes them feel comfortable.
When it comes to colors, materials, and patterns, it seems that our senses often react first, even when we think we are making conscious choices.
Therefore, it's not at all surprising 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.
I often hear stories like this too.
"My family said, 'Did you buy the same color clothes again?'"
"I came here intending to choose a different color this time."
They say that, look around the store, try on various things, and in the end, they still choose their favorite color.
Many people say with a wry smile, "In the end, I chose the same color again."
In such cases, we say,
"Things you love naturally accumulate."
Just as favorite books, dishes, and music gradually increase around you, we believe it's quite natural for clothes you are drawn to to also accumulate.
"Likes" teach us about ourselves.
Of course, sometimes trying a different type of clothing can lead to discovering a new side of yourself.
However, there's no need to force yourself to distance yourself from your "likes" just to seek change.
There's a reason you keep reaching for the same clothes.
Comfort.
Lifestyle.
Experiences accumulated over time.
And your innate skeletal structure and the colors that harmonize with you.
Perhaps it's the combination of these various elements that gradually shapes the clothing that feels "true to you."
That's why,
knowing your "likes" also leads to knowing yourself.
The personal color and skeletal analysis we've discussed are not about simply chasing results.
What suits you is important.
What feels like you is also important.
An item where these two overlap is
a piece that, when you put it on, makes you think, 'I really love this outfit.'
And that piece will surely be a long-lasting companion, even as trends change and you age.
