I enjoy watching musicians for their style as much as their music. They are a beautiful example of how you can have stunning style by unapologetically showing your unique personality and being comfortable showing your body. From bold political statements by
Lady Gaga, proudly strutting your assets counter-culturally in a size zero world like JLo or just being a flat out fabulously femme fatale like Beyonce, rock stars show us how to memorable entrance by making a strong style statement. Here are a few of the strategies
they use that make their star style such a standout so that you can rock your world…
Know Your Signature Style; Be Consistent with It: We can see Madonna’s personality and how she values creative freedom and risk taking in the expression of her style. Your Signature Style is the expression of who you are on the inside reflected on the outside, a
combination of your personality and values.
We feel as though we know her better because she is allowing us a peek into her soul by having the courage to show us who she is with her style. Authenticity is magnetic, it builds trust. She expresses her style consistently, regardless of where she is: a day of shopping, on a date or making a red carpet appearance.
To find your Signature Style, find your style muse. What are the traits you admire and who do you believe has the style that best embodies those? Take a look at their style and take notes about how you can borrow a few ideas.
Dress for Your Shape, Not Your Size; Don’t Hide: The foundational success of JLo’s style is that she knows her body type and dresses for it. She does not shy away from her womanly curves; in fact, she embraces and celebrates them. Imagine how JLo would look if she wore baggy clothing in an effort to hide her hips. If she did, I don’t think she would have risen to her level of fame by hiding. Her body is part of her brand.
Getting comfortable with your body is essential to having great style. If you are hiding, you will not be able to fully express yourself. Accentuating your positives and strategically deemphasizing areas to bring your body into balance is different from hiding. JLo’s pear-
shape body is brought into perfect beautiful balance by adding width to her shoulders. She artfully knows how to show off her tiny waist and skims the curve of her hips.
Confidence is Your Best Asset; Bring It: Part of Lady Gaga’s most compelling appeal is her confidence. Imagine how she felt just before leaving the house in her now famous meat dress. Even if she felt the slight bit of nerves, we would never have known. We did not
see a moment where she glanced down to check the placement of her very short dress or saw her tugging at it. Instead, she walked in tall and proud, standing strong in her daring decision to wear a dress so bold. Part of what made her so special in this iconic dress was
her confidence; she owned it.
When you make a decision to wear an outfit that might be a bit daring for you, go all out with it, walk tall and step out proud. Sure a style risk takes a bit of extra courage, but if you want to be memorable, you’ve got to stretch a little and know that blending in is never
remembered. Enter the room with confidence and enjoy the warm glow of your light. That is what will make you irresistible. You could start small with a favorite accessory worn in a unique way or a new color, or more color. These are all little conversation starters, women love to look at how other women express their style. Everyone is taking style notes!
Identify Your Zones of Beauty; Highlight Them: Every woman is beautiful in her own way. Queen Latifah knows exactly what makes her shine and she shows it. You will not see her shy away from her beauty assets and, because of this, she has built an empire from it.
Know your Zones of Beauty. Identify your best feature from the neck up and the neck down. Just as interior designers choose to enhance one focal point in a room, the same style rule applies to you. It creates a sense of style harmony and can boost your confidence. Claim your Zone of Beauty unapologetically.
Understand the Magnetic Power of your Femininity and Sensuality; Lead with It: We always feel the presence of Beyonce’s femininity and sensuality, no matter what she is wearing. She understands the intoxicating power of being a woman and leads with it. Take a
look at the femme fatale poses she strikes—hip out, shoulders back, chin up with direct eye contact. Her presence is all out ultra-feminine.
So what can we learn from watching rock stars to amp up our own style and femininity?
By knowing your style and being consistent with it, dressing for your body shape, leading with confidence, highlighting your Zone(s) of Beauty and honoring your femininity, you can also become a memorable style head turner.
