Design Your Signature Style From Scratch: How to Create Your Signature Style Like Zarna Garg
Have you ever felt invisible in your own wardrobe? Like you're dressing for everyone else except yourself? If you're nodding along, you're not alone. Today I want to share a powerful story about comedian Zarna Garg that completely changed how I think about signature style development.
The Comedy Star Who Felt Invisible
Lately, I can't get enough of comedian Zarna Garg. Her videos constantly show up in my feed, and I love sharing them with friends. I relate to her on many levels - from stepping back from work to focus on family, to rediscovering career goals past 40, to even our shared parenting flex of requiring our kids to do math every summer.
And we both agree on this......
But what really struck me was her journey with personal style.
In her memoir "The American Woman: one in a billion," Zarna shares how her views on personal style evolved over the years. In the past, style wasn't important to her. She acknowledges that while her husband dressed like a star, she looked like his housekeeper. She even returned luxury gifts from Bergdorf's because she didn't want to waste his valuable money.
This lack of interest in her professional wardrobe was based on the mindset she was raised with: "the only way a woman could add value is by NOT taking up space."
Sound familiar?
The Turning Point: Finding Style Confidence
Everything changed when Zarna started doing stand-up comedy. Suddenly, she felt oddly visible. That's when her search for her style identity took shape.
Like many women, she initially looked for celebrity style inspiration. She wondered which celebrities had a brown and curvy body and whose style she could emulate. Was it Salma Hayek or Reese Witherspoon?
But here's what she discovered: her proportions were different, and what they wore looked completely different on her. Sound like your shopping experience?
The Game-Changing Style Exercise
It wasn't until Zarna asked herself this one powerful question that things started to click:
"What would it look like if I could design my outfit from scratch?"
She wanted to feel comfortable, confident, professional, and look authentically Indian. She determined that a cotton kurta pajama set with a belt would be her ideal outfit.
When she first wore this custom look to a show, she felt alive in her own body. She felt like herself for the first time.
This onstage outfit became her signature style - a look that was in perfect alignment with her personal brand.
Create Your Own Signature Style Vision
Now it's your turn. If I could design my dream outfit from scratch, it would be a pair of high-waisted pants with the most exquisite printed top and a beautiful pair of Jimmy Choos, adorned with gold bangles and a handful of cocktail rings. I love feeling glamorous and comfortable.
But what about you?
Your Style Development Exercise
Here's how to discover your signature style using Zarna's approach:
- Step 1: Imagine yourself on stage (or in your most confident moment)
- Step 2: Visualize what you would be wearing
- Step 3: Describe every element of this outfit
- Step 4: Write it down in detail
Now you have a vision of what your future style could be. This is the foundation of authentic style development.
Building Your Professional Wardrobe Strategy
Before you water down this powerful image with Amazon Prime sales and Nordstrom Anniversary deals, remember Zarna's wise words:
"How you feel on the inside shows up on the outside. But how you dress on the outside also affects the inside. Don't underestimate the power of grooming yourself, dressing well and projecting success."
Your signature style should reflect who you are now and support where you want to be tomorrow. It's not about following trends or copying celebrities - it's about creating a personal brand that authentically represents you.
Ready to Develop Your Signature Style?
Book a complimentary style consultation with me. As a personal stylist who helps female corporate professionals and online service providers, I've seen firsthand how an updated look can lead to increased confidence, productivity, job promotions, and more clients.
Developing a signature style requires strategy. When we work together, I provide a roadmap to connect you with brands that work for your lifestyle, budget, and body type. I help you identify your style personality and create a customized capsule wardrobe that truly represents your personal brand.
Because style should be fun, not intimidating.
What would your dream outfit look like if you could design it from scratch? Share your vision in the comments below - I'd love to hear about your signature style journey.
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