Think of a few celebrities or other influential people whose style you’ve always admired. This will organically lead you to some brands and hero pieces you’re likely most drawn to. At a loss? Try some keywords like “classic,” “bohemian,” “feminine,” “Y2K,” or “quiet luxury.”

Of course, we’re all entitled to wear whatever the hell we want, but the truth is, certain styles mesh naturally with our personal comfort zones.

The last thing you want when stepping out into the world is to feel awkward in your clothes—no tugging, pulling, or crossing your arms to hide what you have on. Once you’ve chosen your style type(s), understanding the fits of clothing that you like—shrunken, oversized, body-skimming, relaxed, skin-tight—helps you narrow down the plethora of choices. If you don’t feel confident in it, regardless of how much you like it on the hanger, maybe you just have to make like Elsa and let it go.

Don’t try to force yourself into trends if they don’t resonate with your core style.

Sometimes the needs of our busy lives end up dictating many elements of our style. Does your job require a long commute or running to meetings outside the office? Those things factor heavily into what we end up wearing every day. No matter our style preferences, we still need to be realistic. Consider the most worn items in your closet, which will be good indicators for what you actually reach for when you need to get dressed in the dark, then try to find elevated versions of that. Is your go-to sweater a tomato red fast-fashion find? Next season think about investing in an accessible luxury version you know you’ll reach for regularly.

This is where you have to have an honest conversation with yourself. Personal style is less about what you wear and more about how you wear it. And remember, it’s not an exact science—be sure to have fun.