https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 15:39:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-976583 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 06:31:53 +0000 Astrid 976583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for responding, it was very interesting to read about your methods. :)</p> <p>Lyn, I can see now how that could be misunderstood. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975722 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:03:51 +0000 rachylou 975722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love this stuff. I think I'm pretty true to my approach, which I think is the modular one. But I probably have one too many colours in my palette and will do pretty loud, clashing combos. </p> <p>Every now and then I do pine a little for some uniform dressing.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975715 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:53:22 +0000 TraceyLiz65 975715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love playing in my closet and don't feel like I fit any one of these which makes sense to my approach.... &nbsp;Since I see styling outfits as an art form it has to be more fluid. &nbsp; I have looks that are treid on and approved in the front of my closet at all times that are appropriate for different activities in my world and use those when I need something quick.. Otherwise I just see what inspires me... I have that luxury as a stay at home mother... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975699 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:43:11 +0000 unfrumped 975699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that post and others on the blog. They are helpful the way Angie’s deconstructions are helpful—breaking down why something is what it is.</p> <p>I’m finally figuring out that I need more of the uniform dressing approach. Or really, need to refine that approach. The good thing is that I have maybe 3-5 “uniforms” that work well, not just one Alt look. The reason that’s finally coming through my skull is the proportions. With pure mix &amp; match, I end up with funny proportions and feel off. The first refinement is to pay close attention to the things than make an item work for the uniform—length and degree of fittedness--and to be PPP for good quality items. Then by adding&nbsp;some color discipline, that translates into a combo of uniform-modular.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other methods are still available but at least I have a base.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975621 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:46:57 +0000 lyn* 975621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to be a modular person, but I think it will take some time to change over from a uniform approach.</p> <p>I thought you meant (when I read the title) the way I dressed. Yup. True to that. Tops. Then bottoms. :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975610 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 15:36:46 +0000 Cindy 975610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I do the module approach which seems to be what other bloggers call a capsule wardrobe. I think I was doing it unconsciously for a long time simply by buying the colors that I like and that look good on me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975561 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:58:19 +0000 T-Rex 975561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, I don't stay true to my preferred method. But for me it's sort of the opposite. I am a last minute kind of person, and always running late. So I tend to&nbsp;wear the first cohesive looking group of items that I can find. What I would *like* to do is choose a different statement piece, or new to me item, or color scheme, or theme, or whatever, and then build the most fun, cool, interesting outfit possible around that starting point. But that takes time, energy,&nbsp;and organization. I have enough of the first, but I'm sorely lacking in the other two ingredients. I believe that the day that I begin taking full advantage of my wardrobe choices,&nbsp;even on an&nbsp;occasional&nbsp;basis, will be the day that I am finally getting my life under control. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975560 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:57:54 +0000 Irene 975560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a bit like Rute in that I have my own little sets and can't be open minded enough to just create new ones out of the same pieces. I also really suffer when incorporating new different items (unless they are dresses or jeans) because I never find what to pair them with. </p> <p>I wish I could just pair my printed skirt with other tops apart from the navy blue tank, but I just don't have it in me. I'm that narrow-minded lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975505 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:26:01 +0000 Susie 975505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really enjoyed that post. I think in the past I have&nbsp;had somewhat of a desire to utilize an outfits approach but the reality was that my wardrobe was more modular.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find that I have two main preferred silhouettes. The first is&nbsp;slim bottoms with a long or slouchy/drapey top. I would say that this is generally created with a neutral and key piece approach.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other style I often wear is&nbsp;jean style pants with a layering tee or tank with a jacket or cardigan topper. This style is more modular where the toppers can be worn with different bottoms.&nbsp;</p> <p>I want to keep both of these silhouettes because they both feel like 'me.' I do however want to continue trying to streamline my wardrobe and whittle it down to only the 'best' of each of the categories. I think limiting the colors I have will help too. I know I need to be more discriminating in my shopping and not add new pieces just because.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for the link!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975500 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:21:40 +0000 Astrid 975500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, I think 'creative chaos' is also a perfectly vaild method of dressing. I can see how those methods above might be way too regimented for some people and you always look great! I think these approaches mostly make sense when you look at them in combination with minimalist style, which her blog is about. I don't think you can pare down your wardrobe to the minimum and still look stylish without implementing at least some rules. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975477 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 14:03:34 +0000 Diana 975477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these are all too organized and regimented for me! I choose outfits in a much more organic, haphazard way and I let inspiration guide me. Or in other words, I make a big mess. But Angie said in a blog post once, "don't be afraid to make a mess!" so it's all good. :)</p> <p>A lot of times I'll decide I want to wear a particular item and then build the outfit organically around that item. Of course like everyone else I have ffbos (formulas or sets) for when I have no time but it's not how I prefer to get dressed. I really enjoy putting together interesting combinations! It's a creative outlet for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975460 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:54:03 +0000 Astrid 975460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Archer, I found her explanations very good too.</p> <p>Joy, I think the outfit approach might be easiest. My mum does this too, she's not very interested in fashion and doesn't like to shop but has to look pulled together for work. When she buys work clothes she always buys sets in a boutique and then repeats those.</p> <p>Manidipa, I agree. For me it's been the same, finding just the right pieces for modular dressing has proven to be difficult. I would say it's getting slowly better though. It's still my goal to one day get there! I have started to dress more neutral and with lower contrast lately, so that should help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975445 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:44:06 +0000 ManidipaM 975445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I aspire to be more minimal and organized. Like the Vivienne Files approach(es)... modularity, like you so. But actual shopping is so often unsuccessful that way. Plus I like more quirk and colour but haven't figured out the line that allows a statement to play well with other dramatic pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975442 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:40:51 +0000 Anonymous 975442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have mostly the outfits approach and bought outfits together, then didn't mix much.<br /> Now I'd say I'm neutrals with key pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975429 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:15:30 +0000 Archer 975429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting this. I got a lot out of it and I am going to read over and over. <br />&nbsp;I do the modular mostly and it is jeans and jackets for casual day.</p> <p>Uniform for work:&nbsp;mix and match jackets and skirts/dresses but in a much reduced range of colours.</p> <p>Oh and, and&nbsp;&nbsp;- all of them in some contexts but the really good thing for me is that the description she gives is so clearly articulated that I've finally got it.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975410 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:53:33 +0000 Astrid 975410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hil, what do you think would bore you with a modular approach? Of course it's difficult if you get bored of wearing only certain colors that go together, but I think the pieces on their own don't have to be boring.</p> <p>Rute, reorganising your closet might be a nice experiment, maybe it will save you time in the morning?</p> <p>Mona, would you say you are one by choice? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975370 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:50:50 +0000 Mona 975370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>intereting process! i think i am more of a neutral and key pieces type of dresser. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975347 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:52:11 +0000 rute 975347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>this is so interesting! <p>I was already suspicious I had the set&nbsp;outfits approach:&nbsp;A set of items that I always wear together and rarely mix with other pieces.&nbsp;</p> <p>For me when a set is great I always wear it again and again!</p> I was already thinking that I should organising my closet by sets together! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975342 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:27:44 +0000 Hil 975342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is so interesting! I guess I fall into the mostly neutral and key pieces category... with the occasional modular, set outfit and uniform approach&nbsp;thrown in. A modular approach sounds great but I worry about being bored!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975337 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:05:04 +0000 Astrid 975337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenanded, I think her approach fits well into the minimalism idea, which is one of the main subjects on her blog. Although deviating from it might be more exciting.</p> <p>Thanks Molly. I do think almost everybody mixes approaches, but it is interesting to see where the emphasis is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975328 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:52:32 +0000 Molly L-R 975328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mine would probably be a combination of the modular and set outfits.&nbsp; My wardrobe is modular because I stick within&nbsp;an Autumn colour palette and I'm trying to refine my style, but I also have certain items that I always wear with each other.&nbsp; But then I suppose I incorporate uniforms, because I prefer the outfit formulas v-neck cardigan + short sleeved blouse + A-line skirt and t-shirt + A-line skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975327 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:52:17 +0000 jenanded 975327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I kind of like her approach and its insights. But would like to think I could be less faithful... and therefore more exciting. but think its mainly pant knit top blazer/jeans and tea/ and more recently dress and shorter jacket... all with flats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-you-true-to-your-preferred-method-of-dressing#post-975322 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:31:28 +0000 Astrid 975322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've read this post on method dressing recently after LBD linked to another post on this blog. I hadn't know the blog before, but I really like a lot of her posts.</p> <p><a href="http://into-mind.com/2013/04/22/method-dressing/" rel="nofollow">http://into-mind.com/2013/04/22/method-dressing/</a></p> <p>In this posts she discusses different methods of dressing. I think at the moment I'm dressing mostly with the neutrals and key pieces approach. My dream wardrobe would definitely allow more of a modular approach. The idea of just grabbing pieces together in the morning and then they work - it's bliss. I guess that's my tomboy coming through. Jeans always go with tees and sneakers. I wouldn't say that my closet organisation reflects this in any way. </p> <p>How about you? Do you have a specific approach to dressing (maybe even one not mentioned here)? Do you wish it were different? </p>