Beyond Trends: Discover Your Personal Style

The New Year can make us focus on reinvention, and with “2026 rebrand” trending on social media, it seems that the “new year, new me” message is still going strong. This year, if your goal is to discover your personal style or create a more cohesive wardrobe, a style analysis session can be a great investment in yourself. We’ve been empowering our clients through personal style analysis for over 40 years, and truly believe it’s the best way to discover your authentic style. So, what is a style analysis session, and how can it help you feel great about getting dressed every day? 

What is style analysis?

How often do you buy clothes and never wear them? Picture the scene: you return from clothes shopping, feeling good about your purchases, only to realise your new midi dress just doesn’t sit right, and you have nothing to wear with those wide-leg trousers. Style is deeply personal, and while trends are fun, what you wear each day often comes down to how you feel and how you want (or don’t want!) to be perceived. 

A personal style analysis is the best way to discover your authentic style. It focuses on what to wear, how to make your clothes work for you and how to reveal your inner confidence. You may have heard of colour analysis, where your personal stylist works with you to discover your seasonal colour palette and equips you with the knowledge of the colours to wear that work best with your skin tone. While a colour analysis focuses on your perfect colour palette, a personal style analysis centres on the best pieces, prints and fabrics to build your wardrobe around.

How does style analysis work?

Your stylist will use body architecture theory and the psychology of fashion to help you understand your unique proportions and provide you with the knowledge to make confident styling choices that reflect your one-of-a-kind personality. Maybe you’re a classic dresser who suits well-cut, timeless silhouettes with understated details? Or perhaps your innate style is more romantic, and you should prioritise luxurious fabrics and textures to enhance your outfits?

A House of Colour style analysis isn’t about rules; it’s about empowering you to create harmony and build confidence in your wardrobe. Combine your appointment with another one of our services, such as colour analysis, wardrobe edit, or a makeup consultation, for a complete confidence overhaul!

How a style analysis can help you discover your personal style

If you often feel frustrated when clothes shopping, buy clothes based on trends instead of what feels like “you”, or waste money on items you know you’ll never actually wear, a style analysis session could be what you need to fall in love with fashion again! Here are some of the benefits of style analysis:

Benefits of style analysis

• Shop effortlessly – being assured of your style and the pieces you should be looking for makes shopping easier and a more enjoyable experience. When decision fatigue is removed, you don’t need to second-guess your choices or waste money on pieces that don’t fit with your lifestyle. 
• Enjoy a cohesive wardrobe – imagine having a wardrobe where every piece is interchangeable and can be worn in multiple ways. With a style analysis session, this can be your reality! Your stylist will work with you to identify the gaps in your wardrobe and suggest sustainable wardrobe tips that work with your budget. 
• Think of it as self-care – our stylists empower you to embrace fashion and discover your unique style in a way that can have a positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing. 
• Boost your confidence – trends come and go, but authentic style lasts a lifetime. Once you leave your appointment with the knowledge of what makes your inner light shine, you’ll be able to step out each day, looking and feeling your best. 

What to expect during your House of Colour style analysis

During a House of Colour personal styling appointment, your expert stylist will take the time to understand you and your lifestyle before using their knowledge of body architecture and fashion psychology to make recommendations. They’ll take into consideration your career, daily life, likes, dislikes, style influences and goals to help you dress to look your best. 

Your stylist will explain the silhouettes that balance your body and honour your unique proportions, revealing your “style personality”. Once you know which of our six style personalities is most aligned with you, we can create a personal style guide that you can use as a blueprint for building a wardrobe that not only looks amazing, but makes you feel amazing too! You can even take things to the next level by combining your style analysis session with a colour analysis, for a full style transformation!     

Ready to get your own personal style analysis? Discover your unique style and understand how to create a timeless wardrobe by booking a personal style consultation with your local House of Colour Stylist today!