Discover How To Make Your Style Mark
This is a fundamental men’s styling program that allows you to learn the basics of dress without spending a lot of money or time.
Short, but plentiful modules will increase your knowledge of color, fit, style and more. By delving into your values and by closing that gap between who you are and what your clothes say about you, the Mark of Style Course will give you the essential and necessary information you need to decide what you love and what you don’t in order to get dressed with ease quickly, increase your creativity quotient, and learn that shrinking your closet actually expands your wardrobe. Get all the basics you need to change up your wardrobe and personal style with The Mark of Style Men’s Program.
MODULE 1
Align Your VALUES With Your Clothing Choices
The messages you send with your clothing are based in part on your values. Values are the motivating force behind your behaviors, choices and decisions. IF you choose clothing that is inconsistent with your values – you risk building a wardrobe that doesn’t reflect who you are - which means the pieces you have are not working for you. Research has shown that our clothing values are consistent with our general values BUT are often a neglected part of personal style - and yet so essential when creating a wardrobe. This foundational module will help you align your values with your clothing choices.
MODULE 2
Learn the NON-VERBAL CUES of Your Clothing and How They Affect You and Others
Working with design elements in clothing when you’re not a designer can seem, at first blush, intimidating. It’s really not. In this module, you’ll learn about the design element that is MOST important to prioritize when creating Your Signature Style - LINE. Lines create powerful optical illusions about the size and shape of the body – length and width. Lines communicate visual meanings, messages, moods or feelings, and is the foundation of knowing the non-verbal messages of your clothing. Learn how to use the lines of your clothing to appear taller, thinner and attract attention where you want it.
MODULE 3
Activate This Vital “Key” To a Fabulous Wardrobe - COLOR
You’ve done the foundational work with your values, messaging, lines, and words. Now it’s time for you to activate color in your wardrobe like you’ve never “seen” it before. You can forever dispense with the notion that you are a “season” or any other formulaic version of a color pallet - because the realm of color when it comes to clothing is much more powerful and breathtakingly simple than that. In this module I will highlight colors that you can wear and color to avoid so that you can automatically eliminate some pieces you currently own based on color alone. You will also fine many examples of color combinations that work for you. Use color to attract attention where and when you want it.
MODULE 4
FIT is the KEY to a perfectly styled wardrobe
Perfect fit makes even an ordinary outfit look incredibly stylish, but a bad fit and make even the most expensive outfit look like you are hiding something. When clothing fits well, your body looks proportional despite your weight. If the clothing is too big, you will look, heavier, careless and possibly shorter than you are. In this module, we explore all the places on any garment and how they should fit. When to buy, when not to buy an off the rack piece, and how to know if you are getting your money’s worth based on fit.
MODULE 5
FABRICS, prints and patterns, oh my!
Knowing the Basics of Fabric and Fibers Makes All the Difference when you choose your clothes. Knowing your basic fabrics and their fibers will save you time and lot of money; as well as increase your ability to style your own outfits. What are the best fabrics for summer, for winter, for transition months? How and why to put certain fabrics together is covered, as well as how to create a well-planned wardrobe by coordinating your fabrics. Knowing fabrics and their prints -- just the basics -- give you an incredible edge when shopping and styling your clothes. Make sure to note your top 3 favorites to search for when you shop.
MODULE 6 + 7
STYLING everything in your closet to make great outfits
So far you’ve created a skill set around clothing that you will use for the rest of your life! Now it’s time to use that to create outfits that will support you no matter what you’re doing or where you’re going in life. In this module, will apply what you’ve learned so far to create outfits! Hone your color choosing skills from Module 3 - specifically how to constructively critique yourself in colors without making the critique personal. You will also witness how accessories (shoes, belts, contrasting fabrics, pocket scarves, socks) can bring an entire outfit together. The goal is combine pieces to create enough outfits for 3 weeks without wearing the same thing twice. Essential travel packing is included in this module, along with a virtual closet of finds to expedite your shopping experience.
