https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:42:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1335203 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 19:04:23 +0000 rachylou 1335203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to mince words and say I view you specifically as Contemporary Classic. <i>Contemporary</i> has connotations and connections that are slightly different from <i>modern</i> in my mind, not that there isn't a lot of overlap. But for example, I imagine you in <a href="http://www.cb2.com/array-yellow-bookcase/s455725" rel="nofollow">CB2</a> more naturally than <a href="http://www.dwr.com/product/sapien-bookcase-short.do?sortby=ourPicks" rel="nofollow">DWR</a>.</p> <p>What? Rainaldi bookcase or Rainaldi bookcase? HUGE difference. Stop laughing! ;)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334268 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:41:15 +0000 Suz 1334268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with what Shannon says here. For someone who thinks she is not good at analysis, that's a pretty good analysis. &nbsp;:)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334264 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:36:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1334264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not great at analysis, but I'll take a stab at this based on what I've seen in your WIW posts, as well as what I know from meeting you in person.</p> <p>Above all else, I see <b>polished</b> as part of your style. There is never anything slightly disheveled or rate in your outfits.</p> <p>You have <b>simple elegance </b>in your outfits. You don't wear clothes that are complicated, fussy or overly adorned. You appear to like a mix of <b>fluid with tailored</b> - i.e. body con tube skirt with flowy blouse/knit top.</p> <p>You love <b>color</b> and <b>rich fabrications</b> and are not afraid to be bold, but never OTT. I think you skew slightly toward <b></b>minimal in terms of not a lot of layering, jewelry or other accessories but not minimal in terms of color palette.</p> <p>I would say your overall style is <b>modern classic</b> - you choose modern and current pieces but not overtly trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334258 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:22:37 +0000 Suz 1334258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yes -- Aida had that long self-questionnaire.&nbsp;</p> <p>Or go to Angie's posts on this in the blog. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/09/defining-your-style-goals-by-what-they-are-not/">Pick 5 adjectives that do describe your style, and 5 (or more) that don't.</a> Some of us find it easier to say what our style is <b>not</b> and narrow down what it <b>is</b> based on that.&nbsp;</p> <p>For instance -- my style is <b>not</b>:&nbsp;</p> <p>Frilly or flouncy<br />Overtly sexy or bombshell<br />Embellished or highly ornate<br />Hard -edged<br />Maximal<br />RATE<br />Fussy/ Seasonally confused</p> <p>You can extrapolate from that, noticing that my style <b>is</b>:&nbsp;</p> <p>Clean lined<br />Androgynous (or at least open to androgynous looks)<br />Simple (for the most part)<br />Whatever the opposite of hard-edged is -- maybe approachable?<br />Somewhat minimal<br />Polished<br />No-nonsense, practical</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334249 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:08:20 +0000 Susie 1334249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianthus, I found it helpful to also include a list of things that are NOT me and that I don't wear. For instance, for me that includes ruffles and frills, pastels, ALGO, etc. Perhaps you could include your dislikes here too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334113 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:39:34 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1334113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Deborah and Suz. &nbsp;I do think I am quite conservative and tend towards classic styles. &nbsp;I am also often a late adopter of trends - not always but often.</p> <p>Cloud9 and Emily, I do like to add an element or two that are distinctive or different but usually use color or an accessory so I think you picked up on something interesting.</p> <p>Isis and Jackie, I am just under 5'5" but think my inseam is in the 32-33" range which makes me a bit leggy. &nbsp;Most people guess me to be 5'7"-5'8" IRL.</p> <p>Suz, I am going to check out Kibbe when I am home later and Mo, I will go through outfits and try to add a few that I think are good.</p> <p>A few more thoughts since I first posted. &nbsp;I have always preferred more fluid fits in pants and&nbsp;and if in between sizes, will almost always go bigger. &nbsp;I found it hard to get used to the more fitted shirt styles as I gravitate towards tops that drape but liked to tuck them so I didn't lose the waist definition.</p> <p>I think I may have been more trendy and daring in my choices when I was at my lower weight. &nbsp;I find that JFE isn't me. &nbsp;I like to wear clothes that fit and flatter&nbsp;moreso than clothes that are a specific look. &nbsp;Comfort is also very important and I rarely sacrifice comfort for fashion/</p> <p>I am finding this fashion introspection to be very interesting and really appreciate the input. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334100 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:26:50 +0000 jackiec 1334100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll have to come back to this. I like what Deborah said about Michelle Obama - I totally see that too (and I hope that's ok - I'd take it as an uber compliment ) &nbsp;Down to earth elegant?</p> <p>And what the heck Suz? My impression is that dianthus is about 5'11"? .... how do you define not tall? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334094 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:21:59 +0000 Emily 1334094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see your outfits as being colourful, classic and preppy - like Katie of KatiesBliss.com, but a touch more conservative.<br />&nbsp;<br />A pinterest board of outfits you like might be a good first step to defining the look you want.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334089 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:18:59 +0000 cloud9 1334089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen mostly your work wear, so I'd say... Polished with a little edge ( a little twist/drama with typical modern classic). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334071 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:07:36 +0000 Suz 1334071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See? Told you so..... &nbsp;:)&nbsp;</p> <p>I think you might be some combination of dramatic and natural in the Kibbe system, if such a thing exists.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334063 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:00:34 +0000 Isis 1334063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not good at descriptors, Dianthus, but I would associate these words with your style:&nbsp; classic, polished, structured, luxe.&nbsp; </p> <p>Also, I am surprised to learn that you are not tall!&nbsp; Your pics give a tall impression! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334058 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 13:52:39 +0000 Mo 1334058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It can be hard to sum up, but is very helpful, I'll agree. &nbsp;Why don't you try going through some past looks and pick 3 or 4 that feel very 'you'. &nbsp;Might get more feedback with the visuals right there to help us along. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334017 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:59:38 +0000 Suz 1334017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianthus, have you tried the Kibbe types questionnaire? It is maddeningly difficult to interpret at times, but can be enlightening if you persevere through it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think your style as reflected in WIWs is modern classic, as Deborah says -- but I sense you are looking for something less general&nbsp;than that -- more of a style persona or something you can use to guide you towards those items that are ideally suited to <b>you</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>You have beautiful womanly curves, gorgeous soft features with some "yang" energy in your jawline and square shoulder line. And although you are not tall, you can look tall due to your long legs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's a link:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://kibbe39.rssing.com/browser.php?indx=11718301&amp;item=1">http://kibbe39.rssing.com/brow.....038;item=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1334011 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:50:56 +0000 Deborah 1334011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dianthus, I see your look as conservative, elegant and lady like but not in a prim way. I might tag you a modern classic. You have poise and polish that adds something special to everything you wear. I got the impression from your recent WIW's that you might be experimenting a little?? One of the problems I see with buying and wearing what I like, is that I like a lot of things but not all of them "feel right" for me. For example, I love Angie's style but it's so not me. If I bought some the things she wears, they would likely become orphans.</p> <p>Edit to add; I have just been thinking who in the public eye has a style I would consider similar to yours (because I am not so good at articulating style) and I see your style as being similar to Michelle Obama:). Does that resonate with you at all? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-define-my-style-please#post-1333980 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 11:55:58 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1333980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi fellow fabbers,</p> <p>I have been thinking about this for some time now. &nbsp;I used to wonder why so many fabbers wanted to define their style and didn't just wear what they liked or what felt right. &nbsp;As I read through the big compliments post (thanks IK) and next Shedev's post on style, I realized that there is as much benefit to defining one's style as there is to knowing what colors work. &nbsp;</p> <p>I should know what my style is by now but really don't. &nbsp;I have always thought I have different styles for different parts of my life. &nbsp;I think I am fairly conservative for work, borderline glam for evening, and uber casual for leisure but that isn't really a style.</p> <p>I have been posting WIWs for a few years but not much this past year so some of the newer members won't be familiar with my "look" or lack thereof. &nbsp;Those of you who are, I would really appreciate feedback on how you perceive my look.</p> <p>A big thank you for feedback and input. </p>