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How teens can find their style without following every trend
Finding your personal style is key to expressing who you are, and many teens try different looks to find what fits them. But a common mistake is following trends blindly, which makes it hard to wear what you really like. Here’s a simple 4-step guide to find your unique style:
Step 1 Take a style quiz
Search for “What style am I?” quizzes online and answer honestly (you can take more than one). These quizzes can help you find a style that suits you. They are especially useful if you’re not sure what style feels right for you.
Step 2 Gather inspiration photos/videos
Browse fashion apps and platforms for inspiring outfit photos and videos. Search with specific keywords, such as “clean girl outfits” or “casual daily wear for students”. Save around 30 of your favourite posts that catch your eye. Look through your saved pictures or videos, find similarities—like colour schemes, patterns, and silhouettes (板型)—and jot down these details. This will help you know what to look for when shopping.
Step 3 Experiment with outfits
Copy looks from social media or real life, and mix different clothes and accessories to find what fits you and makes you feel confident. Try using clothes you own but rarely wear, and use your creativity to create your own unique look.
Step 4 Build your wardrobe wisely
Expand your wardrobe slowly, step by step. When shopping, ask yourself five questions to avoid impulse (冲动的) buying. Will I still wear this in two years? Do I need another one like it? How can I match it with other clothes? Is it worth the price? Am I buying this just on impulse? The secret to your dream wardrobe is to buy carefully over time—not everything at once.
In short, finding your style is not easy, especially with new trends appearing every week. It’s okay if it takes you a long time. Fashion has no strict rules and you don’t have to be perfect. It is all about expressing yourself.
Task 1 Choose the best answer.
1. A common mistake teens make when finding their personal style is .
A. trying new clothes all the time
B. buying expensive clothes
C. following trends blindly
D. copy other people’s styles
2. People take online “What style am I?” quizzes in order to .
A. find a style that fits them
B. learn the latest trends
C. learn how to design clothes
D. explore different styles
3. After saving about 30 inspiring fashion posts, we can .
A. buy all the items we collected
B. ask our parents which ones they like best
C. post them on our own social media account
D. look for similarities in colours, patterns, and silhouettes
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the five shopping questions suggested in the article?
A. Can I return it if I don’t like it?
B. How can I match it with other clothes?
C. Will I still wear this in two years?
D. Am I buying this just on impulse?
5. The author’s writing purpose is .
A. to introduce the latest fashion trends for teenagers
B. to tell teens not to follow trends blindly
C. to provide a practical guide for developing personal style
D. to encourage teens to take online quizzes
How teens can find their style without following every trend
Finding your personal style is key to expressing who you are, and many teens try different looks to find what fits them. But a common mistake is following trends blindly, which makes it hard to wear what you really like. Here’s a simple 4-step guide to find your unique style:
Step 1 Take a style quiz
Search for “What style am I?” quizzes online and answer honestly (you can take more than one). These quizzes can help you find a style that suits you. They are especially useful if you’re not sure what style feels right for you.
Step 2 Gather inspiration photos/videos
Browse fashion apps and platforms for inspiring outfit photos and videos. Search with specific keywords, such as “clean girl outfits” or “casual daily wear for students”. Save around 30 of your favourite posts that catch your eye. Look through your saved pictures or videos, find similarities—like colour schemes, patterns, and silhouettes (板型)—and jot down these details. This will help you know what to look for when shopping.
Step 3 Experiment with outfits
Copy looks from social media or real life, and mix different clothes and accessories to find what fits you and makes you feel confident. Try using clothes you own but rarely wear, and use your creativity to create your own unique look.
Step 4 Build your wardrobe wisely
Expand your wardrobe slowly, step by step. When shopping, ask yourself five questions to avoid impulse (冲动的) buying. Will I still wear this in two years? Do I need another one like it? How can I match it with other clothes? Is it worth the price? Am I buying this just on impulse? The secret to your dream wardrobe is to buy carefully over time—not everything at once.
In short, finding your style is not easy, especially with new trends appearing every week. It’s okay if it takes you a long time. Fashion has no strict rules and you don’t have to be perfect. It is all about expressing yourself.
Task 1 Choose the best answer.
1. A common mistake teens make when finding their personal style is .
A. trying new clothes all the time
B. buying expensive clothes
C. following trends blindly
D. copy other people’s styles
2. People take online “What style am I?” quizzes in order to .
A. find a style that fits them
B. learn the latest trends
C. learn how to design clothes
D. explore different styles
3. After saving about 30 inspiring fashion posts, we can .
A. buy all the items we collected
B. ask our parents which ones they like best
C. post them on our own social media account
D. look for similarities in colours, patterns, and silhouettes
4. Which of the following is NOT one of the five shopping questions suggested in the article?
A. Can I return it if I don’t like it?
B. How can I match it with other clothes?
C. Will I still wear this in two years?
D. Am I buying this just on impulse?
5. The author’s writing purpose is .
A. to introduce the latest fashion trends for teenagers
B. to tell teens not to follow trends blindly
C. to provide a practical guide for developing personal style
D. to encourage teens to take online quizzes
答案
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A 5. C
