Yin And Yang: Know How To Identify Your Personal Style

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Last Updated on April 6, 2021 by Sagarika Kapoor

“Style is very personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly but style is forever”. Identifying your personal style is the first step in building a smart wardrobe. Like so, style isn’t about absorbing trends but about knowing your taste and developing a sense of self through it. However, Finding your style can be a bit tricky sometimes. So turn to a personal stylist and/or image consultant to guide you through the process. You probably have already taken yin and yang quizzes on the internet just for fun. This one will help you understand your style and self better. The theory of yin and yang will take you one step forward towards finding your personal style. 

The Theory Of Yin And Yang

The concept of yin and yang is the most widely known philosophy. However, the fashion jargon of the same is used to define one’s style. Yin and yang are used to define the personal styles of an individual. Yin styles consist of delicate, sporty and romantic personalities. Which signify feminine and soft creatives. Whereas, yang styles represent the Classic, sportive and dramatic personalities. Personas that mean masculine and bold creatives. Ho don’t have to classify yourself in one category. You can be more than just a single style personality. 

Yin categories

• Delicate:

  The first one on the yin and yang scale, this personality is recognized by dainty and refined style choices. Thus, this aesthetic stands for the gentle and pleasant personality.

  

  Credits: Gabi and Urban vintage

   

Colour choices- Pastel tints and light colours. 

Patterns– Light contrasts, florals and organic prints. 

Shapes– Rounded, fit and flare, curved and soft details. 

Fabric- voile, and fine knits and etc. 

Celebrity examples– Aditi Rao Hydari and Dia Mirza.

• Sporty:

  Recognised by casual and relaxed style choices. Like so, this aesthetic embraces the easy going and carefree personalities. 

  

  Credits: Amazon, Cherry, Fav

Colour choices- Cool colours and bright intensities. 

Patterns– Graphics, stripes, check, zip and button details. 

Shapes- Fitted to semi fitted shapes. 

Fabric- Stretchy and performance clothes. 

Celebrity examples- Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner. 

 

• Romantic:

  Recognized by sensual and elegant style choices. So, this aesthetic marks the friendly and charming personality. 

 

Colour choices- Deep and warm colours with rich tones.

Patterns- Bold florals, abstract prints and polka dots. 

Shapes– Flared, flowy, draped and curved lines. 

Fabric- Lace, crepe and etc.  

Celebrity examples- Anne Hathway and Katrina Kaif. 

Yang categories 

Yang represents masculinity, order, light and fire. 

 

• Classic:

  Recognized by polished and sensible style choices. Therefore, this aesthetic signals the strong and authoritative personality.

  

  Credits: Lulus

Colour choices– Neutrals, blacks and whites. 

Patterns– Fewer design details, typical and vintage prints. 

Shapes- Structures and well tailored shapes. 

Fabric– Linen, cotton and traditional fabrics. 

Celebrity examples- Kate Middleton, Tom Cruise and Amal Clooney. 

 

• Sportive:

  Recognized by casual tailored and easy going style choices. Thus, this aesthetic captures the assertive yet friendly personality. 

 

Color choices– Neutral palette and earthy colors.  

Patterns- Medium to big scale plaids, geometric prints and etc. 

Shapes- Well tailored shapes. 

Fabric- Textured, raw silk or denim and etc. 

Celebrity examples- Hailey Beiber and Ariana Grande.

 

• Dramatic:

  This style personality falls on the extreme right of the yin and yang scale. It is recognized by the extremely tailored and bold style choices. Hence, this aesthetic characterizes the showy and vibrant personality.

Colour choices- deep and rich colours. 

Patterns- Large bold prints, animal prints and high contrasts. 

Shapes- A wide range from extremely fitted to dramatic styles. 

Fabric- Heavy weight fabrics, fur, leather and metallic clothes.  

Celebrity examples– Ranveer Singh, Sonam Kapoor and Karan Johar. 

“Fashion fades, style is eternal.” Yves Saint Laurent 

Pay attention to self and you’ll find your true style waiting to be discovered. You no doubt already have a great sense of style so refine and accept it. Take notes from the yin and yang scale as well as your favorite celebrities for some style inspirations. 

Stay tuned to Styl Inc blogs for more such tips and trends.

Keep’in it Styl’ ish,

Signing off,

Tanisha Gupta