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What does it mean?
Style is a learnable skill based on rules like body shape and color matching.
In plain terms
You can learn style by following rules for shape and color.
What can you take from it?
Style is a skill anyone can master.

Where it applies

  • learning fashion
  • personal styling
  • wardrobe planning

Putting it to work

  • studying color and shape
  • applying style rules

Questions to consider

  • Can style be taught?
  • What rules help you dress better?

Another view

Rigid rules might stifle individual creativity.

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