https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:11:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841616 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:47:46 +0000 Mona 841616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is a great observation, Aida. My hair is completely RATE, it is more wavy than curly and has a mind of its own. You have made a great point about the intent of the wearer. By this definition, I am more polished than RATE.<br /> Rachy, I wear kohl and it gets smudged a little bit after I apply it. I think it gives a more soft look that way.<br /> Pil, you can be polished without wearing makeup. Angie wears very little make up but is still very polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841586 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:14:40 +0000 pil 841586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it possible to be fairly, in my case, polished without makeup? I really don't wear much more than a tinted moisturizer.<br /> Guess I should go read the other thread first..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841517 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:18:42 +0000 Aida 841517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hah Rachyou! Good point. What about if you can't get it to stay on at all? Eyeliner doesn't work for me, or else I'd love to do a heavier eye look </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841512 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:14:55 +0000 cciele 841512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, rachylou! I just go with the flow and intentionally smear my eyeliner -- the "shipwrecked" or "goth" look </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841501 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:05:14 +0000 rachylou 841501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eyeliner never smudges on polished people.</p> <p>If I wear eyeliner, I of course look strung out. Big ol' racoon eyes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841499 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:03:44 +0000 Aida 841499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing that sometimes gets missed in those polished/RATE conversations is intent; I personally think that is a key factor in the final vibe. Disheveled doesn't immediately mean RATE The wearer themselves also affects it; a naturally polished person is generally still going to look polished even when they try to rough up their look. And of course the whole thing is a spectrum, so being "polished" doesn't have to mean the extreme end and being SUPER POLISH.</p> <p>Mona you strike me as somewhere in the middle with strong polished leanings (I am the same way). I think a big part of that is how you wear your gorgeous hair so naturally. For example, my own crazy curls really can't ever look polished so they immediately add a BIG dose of RATE which I love, and it's the prime function of my hair stylistically. Your hair is much sleeker than mine, but the natural look still adds a touch of RATE to even the most polished outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841102 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:01:34 +0000 Mona 841102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I just read the other thread by Amiable. I dont know how I completely missed it the first time. I learned a few interesting things there. So I am not naturally polished. Although, I always put make up on, my skin is always shiny (oily), and usually always have nail polish on. My hair is completely unpolished/RATE and I am naturally more disheveled. However, I dont feel my style is RATE. So maybe I am somewhere in between the RATE and polished. I would love to hear from you guys, do you think my style is RATE or polished? Especially you, Suz. You are the only on this forum who has seen me in IRL. What do you think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841087 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:50:26 +0000 Suz 841087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here was Angie's definition from the other thread: </p> <p>"Polish is more about a sense of refinement, perfect fit, outfit neatness, simplicity, and high level of grooming. Polished people always wear a little make-up, and look naturally shiny like an apple. I can spike my hair, wear Docs, scrunch my sleeves - and STILL look polished. I hope that makes sense." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841084 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:49:21 +0000 Suz 841084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's right - it's not just the clothing. It is the grooming. And I often think that a polished outfit requires a bit of shine and/or crispness somewhere. Though not necessarily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841048 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:25:18 +0000 Amy 841048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Polished requires the fit to be spot on. Generally, I think of the fit being tailored, rather than form-fitting, so a little more ease allowed in garments. If something is oversized, then the oversized aspect is very carefully considered. The garment wouldn't look like you just threw on your 6'5" husband's shirt when you're only 5'8" tall. Polished outfits are carefully considered down to the last detail...not in the "trying too hard sense," but in the "carefully considered and knows what he/she is doing" sense.</p> <p>No pills on sweaters, loose threads or buttons, runs in stockings, smeared lipstick, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841044 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:21:36 +0000 Angie 841044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You'll find this thread interesting, Mona:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-definitions-rate" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....tions-rate</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-841037 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:17:43 +0000 Anonymous 841037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would agree, generally neat, tidy and unwrinked, Except at the knees and elbows, of course! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-840939 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:13:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 840939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Shevia and Suz's comments. I also think of polished as nothing being out of place and not a lot of extra unnecessary pieces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-840913 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:53:14 +0000 Mona 840913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So the quality and fit are two main determinants of a polished outfit. Thanks for explaining, Suz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-840848 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:57:49 +0000 Suz 840848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is s really good question, Mona. </p> <p>I think of an outfit as polished when the fit is spot on, the quality of the garments is or APPEARS to be high (so the price point is not the determiner, here...it has to do with how it all works together). The wearer looks tidy and neat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-840827 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:34:32 +0000 Mona 840827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL! Shevia. Thanks for replying. Now I know why my outfits don't look polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-840801 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:02:42 +0000 Jaime 840801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well it is not sloppy, the shoes are tied, the cuffs are even, nothing is wrinkled that shouldn't be. List derived by thinking about why my outfits aren't polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-do-you-define-a-polished-outfit#post-840796 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:54:25 +0000 Mona 840796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wondering what makes a polished outfit? Is it the right fit? the proportions or colour combination? Or may be all of these have to be spot on for the outfit to look polished. Also, are there any other words that have the same meaning? for example, if an outfit is simple and clean, does that mean it is polished? </p>