https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:14:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338367 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:12:29 +0000 CocoLion 338367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RATE = rough around the edges</p> <p>(vs. having a polished look) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338366 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:59:08 +0000 Kristie In Auckland 338366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG so many<br /> Another TLA (three letter abbreviation)<br /> haha ha! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338280 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:36:51 +0000 Mo 338280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I could be a GOAT - gal out about town LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338278 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:27:39 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 338278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At first read I thought MOTG was mother of the groom. Then when I saw casual outfits on young women, I realized my mistake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338277 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:26:49 +0000 nicoleb 338277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seriously LOL-ing @ "hmm, i guess that could be a Master of the Galaxy outfit." XD XD XD So. Awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338275 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:24:29 +0000 Kari 338275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One that I only recently picked up is TL; DR, which I think means "Too long; didn't read" when someone is responding to a lengthy post or article.</p> <p>FWIW = For what it's worth</p> <p>There are some other acronyms too on these threads:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/acronyms-and-angieisms" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-angieisms</a><br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/list-of-abbreviations-used-on-the-forum" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-the-forum</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338260 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 01:06:59 +0000 TravellingTam 338260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad someone explained motg. I've spent too much time over on The Knot and could only think of Mother of the Groom! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338222 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:11:04 +0000 bella 338222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/list-of-abbreviations-used-on-the-forum" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-the-forum</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338221 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:09:42 +0000 Girl X 338221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was only the other day that I figured out that MOTG meant 'mom on the go'. I just thought there were a lot of comic book nerds (like me!) here. I kept shrugging to myself thinking 'hmm, I guess that could be a Master of the Galaxy' outfit.' (Galaxy Master - Incredible Hulk) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338191 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:14:55 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 338191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha KG, never heard that one. (coincidentally, that's exactly what we're having for our Easter Sunday roast tomorrow! Mutton is fabulous...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338181 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:00:06 +0000 kellygirl 338181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MDAL: Mutton dressed as lamb. A personal favorite of mine.</p> <p>ETA:<br /> MT was recently posted as "muffin top"<br /> VPL visible panty line </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338173 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:40:40 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 338173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LLL - Long Lean Line (people haven't been using that so much recently)<br /> DD - dear daughter<br /> BFF - best friend forever</p> <p>They're always really obvious when you know and you spend hours trying to work them out when you don't! I spent ages working out WIW... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338172 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:37:31 +0000 lyn* 338172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't worry; I didn't figure out what YLF was for the longest time... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338171 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:36:09 +0000 Kristie In Auckland 338171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was wondering about SYC! Thanks Mo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338170 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:33:08 +0000 Mo 338170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and a biggie I almost forgot! SYC = shop your closet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338169 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:32:15 +0000 Mo 338169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of these are general internet abbrv. like DS for son or DH for husband. Same with OT = off topic on any internet forum.<br /> some of the others are unique to here<br /> BR Banana Republic<br /> ATL Ann Taylor Loft<br /> PPL perfect pants length </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/abbrevations-on-ylf#post-338168 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:30:04 +0000 Kristie In Auckland 338168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi ladies<br /> As a relatively new person still, I am getting lost with all the abbreviations!<br /> DS? OT? Could someone do me a quick glossary of the most common ones (don't spend too much time).</p> <p>It took me ages to work out what WIW meant, ha!<br /> Thanks </p>