Earth | the bohemian, organic style root: GUIDE
The Earth Style Root is the rugged, outdoorsy source of inspiration in your style. Earth is a little messy and it roots all things natural. This is my guide for if you might be an earth and how to dress for your new style root
Personality
Although style roots are primarily aesthetic, and it is okay to simply be drawn visually to one of the style roots, usually the style roots will correspond with personality. The Earth is likely to have some of the following characteristics:
grounded
empathetic
free spirit
caring
scattered
nature-loving
spiritual
relaxed
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Lifestyle
What you like in clothing will often correlate with what you like in other spheres of life, whether it be interior design or simply the activities you do.
Those with the Earth style root might enjoy the following activities:
foraging
wild swimming
hiking
travelling
horse riding
listening to music from another era
shopping for antique or vintage items
bird-watching
baking with raw ingredients
How to Style
The earth style root can be described as…
bohemian
rugged
outdoorsy
natural
eclectic
rural
retro
academic
mystical
rustic
You don’t have to include ALL of the following elements in an outfit to create the Earth effect, but one to three details will help to create this impression. There are also lots of other elements I could include, but I think this is a good starting point!
Natural textures
If it looks like it could have come from nature, the fabric plays an important role in creating an earth effect. Look for fabrics which are rough or rugged, such as denim, leather or linen
Earthy colours
Colours which you would find in the outdoors, or could be created in a natural way are perfect for adding an earthy look. Shades such as olive green, rust red or various types of brown are very effective.
Loose, flowing silhouettes
Flowing, relaxed silhouettes create an easy, natural silhouette which looks handmade. Silhouettes like flared legs, off-shoulder necklines or baggy shapes all work well.
Practical, outdoorsy pieces
Any item that you would authentically wear outdoors to combat the weather or terrain are perfect for adding a rugged feel, such as cowboy boots, a fleece, hiking shoes or a wool sweater.
Eclectic patterns
Muddy, natural-looking patterns which reflect the natural terrain and landscape are very important for creating an earth outfit. Small florals or tribal patterns, for instance, are good examples.
The stone style root adds sportiness, practicality and a relaxed feel to any outfit. Do you think you are Earth? Leave me a comment below!
Across the Seasons
It is quite easy to picture what stone might look like in autumn and summer, but what about in the other months? Your style root should stay with you across all four seasons, but it can be tempting to lean on a different root when you can’t visualise how your REAL style root might look.
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Earth in Men’s Fashion
Celebrities and Characters with the Stone Style Root
Phoebe Buffay | Friends
Willow Rosenberg | Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Marianne Sheridan | Normal People
Kat Stratford | 10 Things I Hate About You
Gabriella Montez | High School Musical
Beth Harmon | The Queen’s Gambit
Spencer Hastings | Pretty Little Liars
Serena Van Der Woodsen | Gossip Girl
Jennifer Lopez
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Jeanne Damas
Halle Bailey
Stevie Nicks
Vanessa Hudgens
Sophia Vergara
Zoe Sugg
Earth Pinterest Board
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I tend to focus on women’s fashion because as a woman myself I have a stake in the game - but (if I do say so myself) I think style roots could be the most helpful style system for men. I think for a lot of men, they are actually pretty intuitive with their style. I think style roots can help the messy looking man in your life look more put together and level up his outfits without even trying.