HOW TO FIND YOUR PERSONAL STYLE 3 WORDS | The Allison Bornstein 3 Word Method

Welcome to the journey of defining your personal style with the Three Word Method, a transformative approach created by stylist Allison Bornstein. At its core, this method is a simple yet profound process that distills the essence of your fashion sense into just three words.

Each word serves a unique purpose: the first is 'Practical,' reflecting the current state of your wardrobe and what you find yourself wearing most often. The second word is 'Aspirational,' representing the ideal direction you want your style to move towards, the pieces you admire and aspire to incorporate. The third and final word is 'Emotional,' which captures how you want to feel in your clothes—the vibe and mood your outfits should emanate.

By identifying these three pivotal words, you create a personal style mantra that guides your fashion choices, helps streamline your wardrobe, and ensures that what you wear is a true reflection of who you are, where you're going, and how you feel. Let's dive into how you can discover your three words and use them to shape your style narrative.

Sending you loads of love and thank you to Allison for coming up with this way of thinking of personal style. I love it!

Amanda
xo

Ps. So sorry I missed an "l" in "Allison" on her name plate slate!

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - 03:10 - What is the 3 word method by Allison Bornstein?
03:11 - 06:15 - How to choose your first word
06:16 - 08:43 - How to choose your second word
08:44 - 11:42 - How to create a style vision board in Canva
11:43 - 14:05 - How to choose your third word
14:06 - 18:24 - Key takeaways from the three word method
18:25 - 19:13 - Final thoughts and my 3 words

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[suewiebe]

Casual, feminine, artsy I also created 5 deal breakers in relation to my clothes 1. Natural fibers 2. Good quality 3. Non itchy 4. Fits well 5. Practical for lifestyle

[jbwest]

Casual, Classic, classy—I’m 75 and frequently get compliments on my style. You gals are keeping me stylish😂

[kathyesargent]

Love her and her book. I’m 73 and have read it twice❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ casual, classic, chic

[carlijnterpstra]

Versatile, minimal, playful. I love minimal silhouettes in minimal colors, bold colors and prints which make me feel like I can do anything in them ❤️

[nnichole]

Effortless. Classic. Inspired. Yay! I’m so excited to get dressed tomorrow!

[victoriad]

Athletic, timeless, composed. Thanks for distilling this method down.

[Oralia_Martinez]

Allison Bornstein and the 3 word method are brilliant. As a personal stylist, I had a pretty good handle on my style yet it took me about 3 weeks to nail my 3 words down - they are classic, elegant, & sophisticated. It really helped me to fine tune my style; now that I'm applying these words I find that I'm experimenting more with my style in a completely different way and I love it! 😃

[wrendor]

I was watching Alyssa Beltempo today and she made mentioned of you and Allison. These videos are so on time today because I literally came up with my three words last week. I am so excited about my new fashion journey moving forward. Thank you for this video! I need to get my hands on that book asap 😊

[smalliesxd]

Oversized, Editorial, Fun ☺️
My goal is to feel like a character from The Devil Wears Prada while also wearing more random novelty pieces, like my dad jackets or Barbie earrings ♥️

[valeriemalenfant]

My 3 words is Tailored, Old europe and Quirky .... so if I look like an eccentric Lady in her old english Manor in the countryside that could only afford to keep the stable boy as an employee I achieved my look! LOL so think English equestrian style from the 1940s with a dash of italian exuberance

[zingara]

Your video is the best out there to help people understand the 3 word method. Thank you 😊
My and I’m still working on mine is •Practical • Timeless •Mystical I wear lots of black, and that’s exactly where I feel comfortable. I been wearing the same cloths since teen and I don’t think I’ll ever dress differently and when I do I feel so uncomfortable as I’m wearing a costume. So yes, black black all the way!!

[chickaliciousnyc]

Thank you! I appreciate this exercise - and Allison Bornstein for her genius! I struggled A LOT with my fashion POV for this stage of my life, but I feel that "Effortless, 70's Boho and Grateful" most align with who I am.

[itzysmiles]

Effortless, polished, and feminine -- Truly a fantastic and insightful video! I've been dabbling in figuring out what my personal style is for a while now (I've always felt I had 4 different styles for different moods, so it's been difficult) but this technique helped me realize how to make all four more cohesive together. Can't wait to watch more of your style content! I'm obsessed!

[beverlyadams]

Classic, timeless and graceful. This was a fun and very informative video. I love hearing your words and reading the words others have chosen, too. ❤

[sandyfisbeck]

I'm 68 and I am a competitive/ performance dancer.I have different wardrobes for each genre of dance( latin, countr, swing)So I get to be many different" identities" if you will😊

[terrypurvis]

Versatile, soft, cozy. I'm retired. I may be cleaning, working out, shopping, or eating lunch with a friend. I so like dark colors because I am blonde. But never harsh. But I am drawn to soft color. And I am a homebody.

[yessismiles]

I think my immediate first 3 words are comfortable, feminine, confident.
Im definitely going to be thinking about it more and maybe theyll change! This is really fun to figure out

[littlelilykitty]

Eclectic, ethereal and fairy-like

I was debating between mystical and playful since I want to feel like a fairy in clothes I wear. I think the word fairy-like combines those two nicely ☺

[wrendor]

Just like you Amanda I came up with 3 words to identify my style fashion, I tweeked them today after watching Allison's video and yours.
My 3 words are: 1- 1-Textured-layered because of my love for fabrics and patterns that speak to me. I take pride in my creativity, versatility and my roots 🌍

2-Timeless because of my appreciation for minimal and classic style that are priceless and timeless ⏳️

3-Authentic because I want to honor my essence as a romantic by letting my curves swerve. I want to feel genuinely and authentically me in everything that I wear ♾️

[sandiscalmanini]

Sporty, Feminine, & Svelte. After so many videos I finally did the exercise and you are so spot on. I can feel my wardrobe & closet vibes much clearer by crafting my 3 style words. Thank u and AB!🎉