Fitting Room Friday: Signature Style

Imagine if your perfume altered every time you diffused the scent on the dainty side of your wrist? Today musky oriental, tomorrow fruity citrus, yesterday a full floral aroma. Convivial & unexpected undoubtedly, but this capricious bouquet could efficiently escort you to a scented misstep. In this, as in most cases, it is far better to opt in favor of consistency.

Now imagine we could distill your fashion essence into a fetching, dainty bottle. Would your overall style issue dependable or erratic?

The primary benefits of a consistent style are first, a visually recognized identity. And second, an increased ability to mix and match between the different selections in your closet.

Speaking to identity, most of us wake up to the same body and consciousness every day. There is only one of you, entirely distinct and unique. Unless you are a Siamese twin, which makes the two of you even more unique, though not as distinct. Your signature style, like your Lady Hancock, should help to distinguish you as an individual. Your clothing should be a seamless extension of your inner ego, your super ego, and maybe a little of a tamed id. A parlay to your cohesive soul's center, for the "best dressed person is the closest thing to naked." Meaning your style should mix seamlessly with your nucleus.

Elementary education has shown us that like things conglomerate. Mixing and matching becomes far simpler when there are kindred (although not exact echos) of items in your wardrobe. While it is perfectly acceptable and commendable to create a unique hybrid of style, all your own, it should feel reliable but not repetitious on a daily basis.

We will continue with major categories of Signature Stylings next week. I have booked the rare and beautiful Mrs. Stephanie Court all week for Fitting Room appearances.

For now, I present the darling of my home: Miss Maybelline Dixie. She will illustrate the common components of a personal vogue: hairstyle, accessories, and coming full circle, scent. For as dear Coco declared, "A woman who doesn't wear perfume is nothing."

Miss Mabel Dixie's accessories were procured at Pepper Place Design, original designs by Miss Amy Barragan.