Personal style can begin with a simple question: what would I wear if I trusted my own answer?

Perhaps it is the long coat you keep coming back to. A pair of heels you love. Trousers that move with you. The pieces that stay in your wardrobe often have something in common: they make getting dressed feel a little more like being yourself.

Notice what you reach for.

Pay attention to the outfits you wear on days when you feel most at ease. What do they have in common? It might be a colour, a texture, or a particular amount of room. Those small preferences are a useful place to begin.

Leave space to experiment.

Try the silhouette that interests you. Wear something familiar in a new combination. Take a photograph if it helps you see the outfit differently, then notice how it feels when you go about your day.

Being tall does not have to decide your entire wardrobe. Your work, the weather, the music you love, and the places you spend your time all have something to say, too.

You can change your mind.

A personal style is allowed to move with you. Some days call for presence; others, for comfort and ease. There is room for all of those versions of you.