Posted on July 15, 2016
Because I write about capsule wardrobes a lot, I sometimes get emails asking for my advice about style. It actually leaves me feeling a bit over my head, because I’m not very stylish, and I’m definitely not a stylist. I do have a simple tip to help you define your style, though. Use Pinterest!
Do you use Pinterest? DUH of course you do. What was I thinking??
What I really should be asking you is:
Do you use Pinterest to collect images that will help you define your style? I’m talking about what your style REALLY is (and not just what you think it should be).
How to Define your Style with Pinterest
Here’s a super fast and handy tip for you as you curate your style board. Use RELATED PINS!
Not sure what that is? That’s okay, with more and more people using the mobile Pinterest App, it’s easy to miss. Usually, you fly through Pinterest, long tapping and repinning your way through the feed, right?
Did you know that if you tap a pin to look at it closely, you can scroll down to see other pins just like it?
Look at this example with me, using my favorite: a striped shirt.
Find more style in 3 easy steps:
- Tap a pin you like
- Scroll down to “related pins”
- Find more pins just like it!
Isn’t that awesome?! You have to try it. It works the same way on the desktop/website version as well. Click on a pin, scroll down, more pins!
How does the related pin trick help you define your style?
Well, the fancy Pinterest algorithm knows which images have a similar look and feel to them. So it can show you more and more items that you might like, but aren’t all quite the same. As you see these similar images, you might be able to pick out a pattern. Perhaps, like me, you like stripes. While browsing the ‘women’s fashion’ section on Pinterest, you might get discouraged or feel overwhelmed by all the different choices. Bold patterns might not be your thing. Stiletto heels? Not anymore. But then you see something you like and it happens to be a black and white striped top.
Once you look at the related pins and see all the similar tops, it clicks. That’s what you love. Now you know you need some black and white stripes in your life.
Now get to pinning all your favorite fashion and style pins! Follow my style and fashion board on Pinterest if you need a little inspiration. See you there!