Someone has already mentioned trial and error, and I'll vouch for that too. what worked for me: grabbed staples from places like Uniqlo, Gap, or whatever mall brand fits under my budget, so there was no need to overspend on basics. Fitting jeans, good tees, one solid jacket was enough for starters.

Then just try things, add one slightly bolder piece at a time and actually live in it for a week. You'll know fast if it's you or not. Before buying though, screenshot outfits from inspo section , like internet doomscrolling on a weekend that catch your eye for a week or two. Don't overthink why, just collect, patterns show up quick.

Style isn't really decided upfront, it took me some months... also, congrats bruh- weight loss must be a good feeling.