The phrase "an element of style" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing specific characteristics or features that contribute to the overall style of a piece of writing or art.
Example: "The author’s use of vivid imagery is an element of style that enhances the reader's experience."
Alternatives: "a stylistic feature" or "a stylistic element".
"Some people have started to treat the U.S.S.R. as an element of style than can be separated from blood.
"Obviously it had to be practical," she says, "and what was interesting was being able to infuse an element of style into that.
Additionally, an accent wall in a wallpaper or paint always adds an element of style.
The article also overlooked an element of style in The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage in referring to Roger Angell's introduction for the fourth edition of the book.
By contrast, Nico is usually introduced as a former model and Andy Warhol favourite, added later to the line up at the suggestion of friend and patron Warhol to lend an element of style and glamour to the grimy, intellectual crew.
Note that tucks add structure to the garment, remove extra bulk, and add an element of style.
This contradiction is not just an element of their style; it's the essence of it.
There was an element of different styles, an element of different personalities coming to the fore, but we were definitely speaking all together".
Branding gives headphones an element of "life-style identification," which, Arnold says, helps to drive sales.
Studying the voting pattern from individual countries in the Ipsos survey reveals an element of Eurovision-style block voting, combined with national pride.
"It will be one of the last occasions for France to carry out reform peacefully," argues Mr Baverez, the political author.Over the past year, the battle for public opinion between Mr Sarkozy and Ms Royal has injected an element of American-style show business into staid French politics.
