Style labels are shortcuts. They are useful for naming what you like, even if you never fit into a single one. Here is how two very different aesthetics compare.
Streetwear
Relaxed, expressive and influenced by skate, hip-hop and sneaker culture.
- Key pieces: oversized hoodies and tees, wide trousers, cargo pants, statement sneakers, caps.
- Colours: black, grey, bold accents, graphic prints.
- Feel: comfortable, confident, current.
Old money
Understated, tailored and timeless, associated with classic traditional style.
- Key pieces: knitwear, oxford shirts, tailored trousers, loafers, trench coats, blazers.
- Colours: navy, cream, camel, forest green.
- Feel: polished, quiet, built to last.
Other styles to know
- Minimal. Clean lines, few colours, no logos.
- Classic. Reliable basics that never date.
- Casual. Everyday jeans-and-tee dressing.
- Edgy. Leather, black and sharp silhouettes.
- Vintage. Pieces and shapes from past decades.
- Athleisure. Sportswear worn as everyday clothing.
- Formal. Suits, dresses and dressed-up occasions.
How to find yours
- Save 20 outfits you like without overthinking it.
- Look for patterns: colours, shapes, how formal they are.
- Name the pattern. That is your style direction.
- Try a few outfits on yourself before buying anything new.
Mixing styles
You do not need to pick one. A pair of loafers with wide trousers, or a blazer over a hoodie, is how many people end up with a personal style.
The short version
Use labels to describe what you like, then build an outfit set from the pattern in the looks you save.