It\u2019s no secret that as women, we\u2019re always being told what we should or should not be. It used to come from the glossy covers of iconic fashion magazines, but now it\u2019s easy to be overwhelmed by bloggers\u2019 Instagram photos or Snapchat stories by our favorite celebrities.<\/p>\n
So how do you hold on to your own definition of who you are? How do you stay true to your own personal style? We asked the incomparable female founders featured in our Fall Box \u2013 and here\u2019s what they said.<\/p>\n
“To me the best part about fashion is feeling good in your clothes. That\u2019s the fun part. So if the return of \u201890s-style velvet is not your thing \u2014 don\u2019t wear it. I personally tend to be on the girlier side. My closet is about 90 percent dresses if I\u2019m being totally honest. When I do rock jeans, you have to know I am going in the direction of bell bottoms. I\u2019m just not a skinny jean kinda girl. I wear the clothes that make me feel good, and to me, that is what personal style is all about.” –\u00a0Katie Ann Rosen Kitchens, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of FabFitFun<\/strong><\/p>\n “I believe that style is a way to express your inner self to the world. Confidence is the way to stay true to your personal style. [It\u2019s] not an easy thing to accomplish as we are bombarded with fashion and beauty ads. The key is to find what feels right on you and how you carry yourself instead of trying to mimic the models or celebrities.” –\u00a0Nicole Authier, Founder of MYTAGALONGS<\/strong><\/p>\n “It\u2019s taken awhile to get here, but when I became comfortable with my canvas (i.e., me) my sense of style became very simple. I think there\u2019s something really special about embracing the unique parts of both your identity and your appearance when you are figuring out your style, and amplifying my distinct features makes me feel authentic.My frizzy curly hair cannot be tamed, and it\u2019s what drives the entire ship for me. I used to hate my hair and I hid it when I was younger by always pulling it back, but now I just let it do its thing and take up as much space as it needs. Embracing my hair has given me confidence to be bold in other parts of my style, and that confidence is absolutely my most powerful accessory.” –\u00a0Julianna Dahbura, Founder of Deco Miami<\/strong><\/p>\n “Style is always personal. My go-to things are based on ease, comfort, and the way they make me feel. I love pieces that can go day to night and are a mix of feminine and masculine.” –\u00a0Jenn Kapahi, Co-Founder of tr\u00e8StiQue<\/strong><\/p>\n “We love how Connie Stevens puts it: ‘Nothing you wear is more important than your smile.’ But we might add, ‘…best worn with a pair of blue jeans and sneakers.'” –\u00a0Melanie Bolin and Lina Dickinson, Founders of Mer-Sea & Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n “In today\u2019s culture, fast fashion is the norm and styles are changing constantly. When it comes to our belts and to my personal style, I like to stay true to classic shapes and silhouettes and quality materials. It\u2019s great to stay on top of trends and know what\u2019s in style, but I\u2019m past the point of wanting to chase every trend. I know what I like, and I feel confident with my personal aesthetic.” –\u00a0Ana Schoenberg, Founder of B-low the belt<\/strong><\/p>\n “If I had to define my style I would say it\u2019s modern basic. I stick to the basics and update with shoes, bags, and a few trend pieces. My approach is the same when it comes to my beauty routine, my home, and most areas of life. When I look in the mirror I always feel my best with freshly colored hair, in all black clothes, and a mauve lip, but that doesn\u2019t mean I don\u2019t want to try on a different personal style for a day, a week, a month, or adapt it into my life!” –\u00a0Donna Pohlad, Founder of dpHUE<\/strong><\/p>\n “It is almost shocking how many images we are bombarded with every day. I am at the point where I know what I like and I won\u2019t buy something because of a trend, whether that is clothing, beauty, or interior design. If I personally love it, that is all that matters!” –\u00a0Aimee Werner, Founder of Whish Beauty<\/strong><\/p>\n “The confidence in staying true to my personal style has come with getting older and gaining more experience with designing. It is totally fine to experiment with trends and personas when you are younger. I did for sure. But now that I am older and know my body shape better, my personal wardrobe is simple, classic, and versatile. I get very nostalgic about certain items of clothing, which contributes to my love affair with vintage clothing. The more you understand yourself and the rules of aesthetics, the less you care about being on trend.” –\u00a0Kolet Hodgson, Creative Director of The Jetset Diaries<\/strong><\/p>\n xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n P.S. Psst! Have you signed up for the #FabFitFun box yet? Don\u2019t miss out on $200+ in amazing beauty, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle products every season.\u00a0Join today<\/a>!<\/p>\n