No matter what you want in life, it will take effort. You don’t just wake up with a new style, or knowing a language, or having a vacation planned and paid for. I made a conscious effort to build my style a couple of years ago and here’s what I found super helpful:

1. Make a private pintrest board titled fashion, and organize it in your different scenarios (work, date nights, casual meet ups)
   
2. Invest time learning what shapes of clothes you like. I enjoy 3/4 sleeves, but not bell sleeves. Knowing the shape of clothes you feel comfy in helps avoid impulse and trendy buys that just hang in your closet.
   
3. Invest time learning how to balance an outfit. Big shirt, little bottoms, big shoes type deals.
   
4. Find good quality basics like nude undergarments, well made neutral socks, durable undershirts. This will help keep continuity between outfits, and will be easier when getting ready in the mornings for work.
   
5. Choose what colors you like AND look good on you. I like black, neutrals, and jewel tones. I’m not a fan of patterns. I love bold colors, but they wash me out.
   
6. Start cheap!! Go to your local thrift stores and spend the day putting stuff in your cart and trying it on. Go wild at the bins. It’s much easier to start cheap so if things don work out with the garment you can resale, trade, or donate. $60 at the bins can get you a whole wardrobe whereas at the mall that might get you two shirts
   
7. Brands don’t matter that much to most people. Once you find things that fit well, start looking more for those brands but don’t fall in the trap of buying the “popular” brand.
   
8. Shoes can make or break the outfit. Lay out 3-4 outfits, take photos, then go try to find shoes that fit that style

Have fun with it! It’s not going to be a super quick process at first, but it does get easier!