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    What can you wear for a dressier tomboy look?
    Natalie Tincher
    Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist
    Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.
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    You can wear blazers or suiting and menswear-inspired shoes like oxfords for a dressier tomboy look. Choose neutral colors like black, gray, navy, and white.
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    What can you wear for an emo look?
    Natalie Tincher
    Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist
    Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.
    Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Wear band sweatshirts, chunky, studded jewelry, lug sole boots, or classic black Converse sneakers for an emo look.
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    What should I wear if I want to appear naturally pretty?
    Natalie Tincher
    Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist
    Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.
    Style Strategist & Wardrobe Specialist
    Expert Answer
    Wear clothes and colors that are harmonious with your features instead of competing with them. For example, if you are light in coloring (light hair, light-colored eyes, and light skin), wear light colors instead of bright or high-contrast colors. Also, wear minimal makeup.
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    How can I accept myself as a punk?
    Kirin Dejonckheere
    Certified Life Coach
    Kirin Dejonckheere is a Certified Life Coach based in New York City, NY. Kirin provides both online and in-person 1:1 coaching sessions. She tailors each program to her client’s needs, personality, and desired outcomes. In addition to receiving her Life Coach Practitioner certification in 2020, Kirin is personally mentored by Rob Dial is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach.
    Certified Life Coach
    Expert Answer
    Explore and challenge the things that you think are holding you back from fully embracing this part of yourself. Ask yourself what makes you hesitate. Maybe you have a thought that people won't take you seriously because of your love for punk? These beliefs often come from outside pressure rather than your true self. Break free from this by recognizing that your love for punk music and culture is simply a part of who you are and that it doesn’t need to be explained or justified. As you accept this part of yourself, you may also find that people who connect with the real you are drawn to your authenticity.
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