https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:45:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2303555 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 02:00:22 +0000 Isabel 2303555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>EXACTLY Jules !!!!! &nbsp; That's a particularly important position in which to do that !&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2303519 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:46:23 +0000 Jules 2303519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup - I’ve expressed before that my husband, working as a university librarian facing students mentoring younger staff, needs to look like he is aware of current times in some way, so that people will ask for and respect his guidance on how to find and use information in the digital age. He doesn’t dress the same as the students but he also can’t just do absent-minded, brilliant professor living in their own little esoteric world… there needs to be some acknowledgment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2303264 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:03:28 +0000 Isabel 2303264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sally - yes, exactly ! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Slim cat - thank you ; )&nbsp;</p> <p>Rachy - haha.. "self AWARE" &nbsp;right ? &nbsp;And, yes, you are correct. I don't want to be "interesting" for "bad" reasons ! LOL&nbsp;</p> <p>Cardiff girl - why is it soooo hard, LOL ? &nbsp;they better be long lasting after all the years it took to "find" them. hahaha.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nemosmom - thank you. with Aware I also wanted to reflect an awareness of the world around me and not just fashion. : &nbsp;) &nbsp;</p> <p>KKards - years ago the forum tried to help me too. But I know my issue, I am an over thinker. And I finally figured out that I needed it to reflect a perspective that went beyond clothes a bit. Thus the "aware".&nbsp;</p> <p>April - hahahaha you're so welcome ! go out and enjoy life now ! &nbsp;: )&nbsp;</p> <p>ANGIE ! &nbsp; thank you ! &nbsp;I thought long and hard about "current" ...but it didn't quite capture it for me. &nbsp; Some of the ladies really nailed it regarding "aware". &nbsp;Plus it really describes more of me trying to stay informed and be observant of what's going on . &nbsp;( which plays into my overthinking LOL )&nbsp;</p> <p>Jules - YES !!! you get it ! &nbsp;It's more of an APPLICATION or tweaking, You see what's going on, you aknowledge, you adapt .....in some way. It was important that the word also reflect me as a person.&nbsp;</p> <p>Suntiger - YAY ! &nbsp;that makes me happy !</p> <p>LaPed - you NAILED it ! &nbsp;It makes me soooo happy that you ( and the other ladies GET IT ) . &nbsp; So well said . &nbsp;I have found my people : )&nbsp;</p> <p>Jenni - LOL &nbsp;2 words in 6 years ! &nbsp;SOOOOOO much better than me. &nbsp;It's so interesting how so many of us really don't think about dressing. I think when we're young we just don't really think about it and never really transition to intentional dressing as we get older. Plus we were raised with SO many rules. At least I was ( don't wear white after a certain time of year...) &nbsp;It's a hard mental shift. &nbsp; In the end, I think it's really helpful . &nbsp; hang in there. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302813 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:15:31 +0000 Jenni NZ 2302813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well Isabel I have been on YLF 6 years now and never managed the 3 words either, so maybe another 7 before I do!<br /> I managed the word and colour once, and needed help on the style persona from the forum.<br /> Your words are awesome and were worth waiting for! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302617 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 02:36:45 +0000 LaPed 2302617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I *love* Aware! It’s such a tricky thing, but definitely something I aim for. I don’t want to wear all the trends, but I do want to nod to them. And while I don’t strive to dress to fit in, I do feel best when I acknowledge the zeitgeist and my specific social/cultural context. And you can’t do ironic or arch without awareness! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302570 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:23:59 +0000 Anonymous 2302570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your words- and can definitely relate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302539 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:42:59 +0000 Jules 2302539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are very well thought-out. And I relate very much to Effective and Aware. I feel Current is slightly different as it might imply a need for newer clothes, whereas I think people can convey Awareness using older and vintage pieces. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302505 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:26:59 +0000 Angie 2302505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet, <b>Isabel.</b> You ARE interesting.....and fabulous! And SOOOO great to see you post again. Missed you :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Great words!&nbsp;</p> <p>An alternative to AWARE is CURRENT, if that tickles your fancy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302473 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:19:58 +0000 April 2302473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isabel - thanks for doing the work for me!&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302472 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:12:04 +0000 kkards 2302472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol, it took me forever as well. And even then I needed the collective minds of the forums. &nbsp;Good job.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302470 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:07:25 +0000 nemosmom 2302470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Better late than never! These words are great! I particularly like AWARE and it’s implied intention behind any look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302467 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:00:46 +0000 Cardiff girl 2302467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hurrah!You got there.l empathise ,l am haven’t got three words yet either.These sound good,genuine and long lasting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302443 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:24:37 +0000 rachylou 2302443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m nodding at Interesting but laughing at Aware - because truth is delightful. It may, dare I say, be the difference between good interesting and bad interesting. Lol. I really like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302441 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:53:36 +0000 jussie 2302441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the word “effective”. A wardrobe that is fit for it’s purpose! Useful; creating ease in your life rather than stress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302428 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:44:15 +0000 slim cat 2302428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well put - wholeheartedly agree! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302424 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 04:03:57 +0000 Sally 2302424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these words.&nbsp; I like the idea that you like to keep clothes for a long time but you are aware enough to add enough to show a bit of current.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302414 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:26:32 +0000 Isabel 2302414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz … and that speaks to my comment about how I love things a very looooong time. Haha. I am resistant to change and can get very comfortable. Too much so. </p> <p>Thank you Jaime. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302409 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:14:03 +0000 Jaime 2302409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent works that really capture the different aspects of your style perspective.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302390 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 02:11:22 +0000 Suz 2302390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Isabel,</b> I know your style may have changed since that long ago day when we met in person but based on what I saw in action then, I'd say these words are an excellent way to encapsulate how you dress! I like what Helena said about their openness.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302385 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:49:01 +0000 Isabel 2302385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Indigo, I am an over thinker too.  So for me, it's an amalgam of who I am , how I want to be in clothing, when I look at myself in clothing, how I want people to, at least, subconsciously ...but subtly see me In clothing and space. </p> <p>I really liked this post. Maybe you will too. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://highheelsinthewilderness.com">https://highheelsinthewilderness.com</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302381 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:38:36 +0000 Isabel 2302381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you Dee ! &nbsp;One of my goals this year is to slim down my wardrobe before buying more "stuff". &nbsp;these will be my guide words too.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lisa, I have literally struggled my entire time on YLF ! LOL.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302379 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:36:41 +0000 Indigoprint 2302379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow well done. I am still working on my words so your post is helpful to me. I like your words too. They are authentic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302377 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:31:04 +0000 LJP 2302377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this . I don’t usually partake in this exercise - but these words really resonate . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302375 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:24:17 +0000 Dee 2302375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These sound great, and are well thought out. Enjoy utilizing them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302374 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:23:29 +0000 Isabel 2302374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you Helena ! &nbsp; I like how you describe them. yes....I think you put it well and that is maybe why I struggled so much. &nbsp;It felt VERY restrictive. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302370 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:20:07 +0000 Helena 2302370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these ... they have a lot of depth and are not overly prescriptive, allowing for lots of room for creativity and growth. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-took-13-yearsmy-3-words#post-2302369 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:18:41 +0000 Isabel 2302369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow that was hard for me. &nbsp;But here they are.&nbsp;</p> <p>EFFECTIVE : I am pragmatic. I like usefulness and appropriateness. Clothes that are easy to take care of, wear well and really fit my lifestyle. &nbsp;To be effective in delivering what I need from them.</p> <p>INTERESTING &nbsp;: At the same time, I would like them to have some thing of interest. &nbsp;Or for the outfit to have something of interest. Because I want to be interesting. &nbsp;Not necessarily in your face 'hey, I'm interesting', but an interesting texture, bracelet/jewelry, or a conversation about something interesting ( a reason I LOVE YLF. &nbsp;Interesting women !!! ) &nbsp;a little unexpected.</p> <p>AWARE: I love classic and practical . I love things for a loooooong time. But I want someone to look at what I'm wearing and think that I'm at least aware it's 2023 , of where I live and where I am at the moment. LOL</p> <p>I like my three words.&nbsp; </p>