https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:50:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-594086 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:18:28 +0000 fashionista 594086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I learnt a lot from this post like the difference between structured and tailored. Thanks to all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-594083 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:14:47 +0000 catgirl 594083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think of structured as exactly right, either. I think of "fitted", even though that doesn't have the same cool ring to it. Many of your items are soft and unstructured to my mind, but they have a fitted aspect somewhere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-594076 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:59:48 +0000 ManidipaM 594076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so interesting to have an insight into the way each of us puts our outfits together! I'm intrigued, for example, by your addition of 'repetition', as something to consciously aim for --- because I often find myself admiring the way motifs repeat in outfits I like.</p> <p>Also, when you say hardware/detailed, I'm wondering (based on your examples), whether you want to consider 'constructed' as a single-word equivalent. Because the hardware and folding techniques etc all say construction to me --- one from the DIY angle, the other in the sense of architecture and origami etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-594024 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:57:45 +0000 rae 594024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I never thought of you as sporty, Mo... maybe I am being too literal with the word, as I think of sneakers and track jackets, like my sis wore in high school. I guess if I think of the "sportswear" department of a store, that is more like it. </p> <p>I do think your list fits really well. I'm excited about this for all of us, and hopeful that it can help streamline the dressing process! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593914 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:40:28 +0000 Mo 593914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, great question! I'm not sure that it does. I think I was just trying to pin down what makes something 'me', maybe in the hopes of not buying mistakes but still trying new things with what works for me in mind?</p> <p>EDIT: and I"m all good with being sporty! I just honestly didn't think I portrayed that vibe. Funny how you don't see yourself quite how others do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593909 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:38:15 +0000 CocoLion 593909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Angie got it right with the structured word! </p> <p>I love a sporty vibe! I just have never pulled it off that well. And sporty does not equal gear. When I think of sporty I think Katharine Hepburn.</p> <p>Does your style rubric include where you want to go, style-wise, in the future? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593897 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:30:38 +0000 Mo 593897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, makes sense! It's true I am not much for looking 'buttoned up' so to speak. Thanks for clarifying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593896 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:27:32 +0000 Angie 593896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a good question. Your style is very casual, Mo. A Tailored Style is more dressy. But you like body definition, so Structure seems more accurate in my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593894 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:26:49 +0000 Anonymous 593894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting idea- I missed Shannon's post ( will go and read). I like your words, I should look at doing this too but I never did like homework. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593892 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:24:50 +0000 Mo 593892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thanks Denise and Angie. Always helpful to see how others view you! Curious as to the distinction between tailored and structured? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593890 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:23:36 +0000 Angie 593890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thoughts!</p> <p>FWIW:</p> <p>I would replace tailored with Structured. </p> <p>Add in Sporty and Girly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593888 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:21:51 +0000 Mo 593888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, I could see where sporty comes in . . . and yeah, I just pulled the words out of thin air. Unfortunately I don't really try to be sporty, it's more a byproduct of how/where I live I literally dressed for a snowstorm this morning. When I found it sunny in town it was funny. It's snowing hard still at my house. What a difference 12 miles makes lol. I wish I could have dressed a little more 'fashiony' in hindsight. You were as put together as I imagined you would be! Lovely head to toe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593883 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:17:32 +0000 CocoLion 593883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, did you develop those words or are those from a set list?</p> <p>Just free associating, since I just met you IRL, I feel your style has a sporty air. Because you are very fit, that says sporty. Also the equestrian boots and the scarf had a sporty vibe to it.</p> <p>ETA: kicking myself that I didn't get the waitress to take our picture! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593879 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:12:32 +0000 kellygirl 593879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How cool, I can visualize these elements of your style as you are describing them--I can also picture some of your WIW's. You must be on the right track ; ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/copycatting-the-rubric-idea#post-593875 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:07:37 +0000 Mo 593875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have for some time had a couple style 'keywords' in my head, but never thought about the rubric as Shannon put together.<br /> Since Rae's post today, I decided I'd throw mine out there as well.<br /> Being that I do dress very differently from FL to Tahoe (as some of you just found out this last week or two lol) it was a little harder to see what the similarities were between sundresses and espadrilles and boots and coats.<br /> Here's my shot at it:</p> <p>Tailored (EDIT to Structured) - fitted close to the body somewhere within the outfit</p> <p>Textured - chunky sweaters, corduroy pants, soft flowy dresses, silky satin tops, wooden heeled shoes, patent leather</p> <p>Hardware/details - a zipper, buckle or snap or even just a twist on a blouse or a pleated neckline</p> <p>Repetition - not always matchy matchy but sometimes. Usually a repeat of a color somewhere else in the outfit, but sometimes shapes, like a circular belt buckle with hoop earrings</p> <p>I remember the Style Statement and knowing right off my secondary word would be sensual, but never getting the first word nailed down. I toyed with structured or ordered, which would equate to the Tailored and Repetition here in this case. I guess I'll look at my outfits in this light for a bit to see if it works for me. </p>