A few years ago, I came up with a set of questions that I think is helpful to know the answers to if you are trying to define your personal style and decide whether you should buy a clothing item or not. It helps me keep in mind, e.g., that I do not actually wear pastels, and so should think really hard about whether to buy a top that makes my boobs look amazing but is in a color that I don't actually like on me. Or whether to buy a cool hat, knowing that I have worn a hat maybe twice a year in my most active hat-wearing years.
I update my answers every few years. Here's my updated version of the questions:
Colors/shades I love:
Colors/shades I avoid:
Fabrics I love:
Fabrics I avoid:
Patterns/motifs/details I love:
Patterns/motifs/details I avoid:
Favorite accessories:
Rarely or never-worn accessories:
How often am I called upon to wear or use:
- bathing suit:
- athletic clothes:
- sandals:
- raincoat:
- rain boots:
- winter/snow coat:
- snow boots:
- dressy shoes:
- sneakers/athletic shoes:
- a backpack:
- a purse:
- a briefcase:
- luggage:
What do my day-to-day activities consist of? What kinds of clothes do I prefer to wear for these?
In my ideal world, what would my day-to-day activities consist of and what would I wear?
Any interests, fandoms or beliefs I like to wear on my clothes:
I am more comfortable being: [overdressed/underdressed]
I typically run: [hot/cold]
I would describe my gender presentation as:
Rank the following in order of importance:
- being appropriate for the occasion/setting
- looking good (to me, subjectively)
- comfort
- cost
- durability
- other (i.e. religious modesty doctrine, brands):
People, characters, or groups I find inspiring or fascinating/want to look like:
I want people to see me as:
