https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:35:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-516349 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:48:43 +0000 Sveta 516349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&lt;shedding tears on long lost twins re-union&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-516318 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:57:32 +0000 rachylou 516318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soft Dramatic fits you so perfectly, Sveta. It's beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-516190 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:26:38 +0000 Amy 516190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aida, you and I are style twins! No wonder I find your WIW's so inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-516187 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:17:51 +0000 Aida 516187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to this party but hooray Sveta! After reading several posts on the linked site, I can definitely see how well "soft dramatic" suits you. And after taking the test myself it also shed some light into why I am so so inspired by your style: I came out "theatrical romantic" which is, essentially, the flip yin/yang of "soft dramatic"!</p> <p>(I also have a good smattering of classic in there, apparently. The descriptor does seem to fit my features, but not sure how I feel about the "romantic" part in terms of my style ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-514432 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:51:45 +0000 Sveta 514432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una and Amy, thanks. It is interesting that you have more confidence in my style than I do! :-)<br /> Elly, this is great, i love to have a twin type on YLF! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-514305 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:44:17 +0000 Amy 514305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what alaskagirl said. You are one of my style heros here too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-514300 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:39:24 +0000 Elly 514300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I am your Soft Dramatic twin on the board Sveta! I think this is partially why I am drawn to your style/ WIWs-- because I can imagine myself wearing them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-514127 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:51:18 +0000 catgirl 514127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I'm thrilled you've found your inspiration! FWIW, I've always seen a strong consistent style from you and just assumed you had a really clear sense of your style goals. You've always seemed like one of the "experts" here to me in knowing what suits you, and on the rare occasions when you need a tweak, the basic elements of your style are always still present in shapes, colors, and execution.</p> <p>Don't know if that makes sense - just wanted to point out that you are one of my style heroes for your strong looks and small wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-514078 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:14:24 +0000 Sveta 514078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ButterflyLady, I am sorry it did not provide a clear definition for you - I guess it does not work for everybody equally.<br /> DragonflyJane, you can go through all articles on that fly - I think some of them suggest type of clothing to wear but as this writing is fro 80s you should take them with a grain of salt :-)<br /> Vicki, I think you missed it: mostly D or E with another strong A is placed as Theatrical Romantic. Does it sounds like you?<br /> Una, I just felt so humbled that so many of you can put a name to your styles and drive an inspiration from it and I was completely clueless. This is what they wrote about Flamboyant Natural:<br /> Flamboyant Natural<br /> &lt;&lt; Physically, you are broad or long, and angular. Your features are prominent and strong, without being sharp or severe.<br /> To express your strong Yang with blunt edges total essence, we want to develop an appearance that could best be described as: Free Spitfire Chic.&gt;&gt;<br /> or can we say Urban Princess Warrior?:-) Remember this is not style, this is body and facial type which you should take into account when defining your style: to highlight and not to fight. At least this is how I see it - but accidentally Soft Dramatic really fitted my style too!<br /> Mochi, thanks. You can ask your husband or kids to help you with answers: sometimes it is hard to see ourselves objectively.<br /> Celia, you are in good company here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-514009 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:07:40 +0000 celia 514009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your style definition.It suits you.<br /> I tried the test and am a dramatic classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-513928 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:12:01 +0000 Mochi 513928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also intrigued by the concept of this, and rather confused and disappointed around my own very fuzzy results. My local library has the book and I am dying to take a look at it. Hopefully there will be pictorial descriptions. I found many of the test questions very problematic and impossible for me to answer with full confidence. </p> <p>But I am really really happy for you, Sveta, that it brought on such an amazing epiphany! That is fabulous and exciting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-513684 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:57:20 +0000 catgirl 513684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay, Sveta - what a great and well-thought out self-analysis! You don't have to fit just one label, even if you make up your own, but for me it's good to have SOME sort of mantra or guideline.</p> <p>I took this test and came out as Flamboyant Natural - what on earth does that mean?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-513657 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:32:36 +0000 Vicki 513657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, this was a fantastic link and I want to thank you for posting it. MNsara and Clearlyclaire suggested I take a look and I'm glad I did. You must feel so happy that the penny dropped for you!!</p> <p>But, I'm like Mo in that I was a dominant D with a lot of A's and a sprinkling of C's, and there wasn't a D mentioned separately in the results. btw, I love your new photos you've posted here and can see that you truly know your own style. It's really lovely, Sveta. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-513274 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:22:06 +0000 DragonflyJane 513274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've done the test &amp; I've come out as Dramatic Classic which I like the sound of!</p> <p>Now I've read the body descriptions from ButterflyLady's link it actually makes sense - especially the bit about how the body shape changes dramatically when you put on weight - wow!</p> <p>Have I missed a link towards styles that suit these body shapes? Thanks, Jx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/3#post-512257 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:45:20 +0000 ButterflyLady 512257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I am slightly conflicted on my results - I have even, regular features, am an hourglass (and could never be described as 'lean' which is one of the attributes of an natural!), and am short (again, naturals aren't) so I think I must have answered some of the questions incorrectly, Reading the actual body descriptions here <a href="http://seasonalcolor.yuku.com/topic/111/KIBBE-AT-A-GLANCE#.TxQNRIGLK7s" rel="nofollow">http://seasonalcolor.yuku.com/.....xQNRIGLK7s</a> makes me more like a soft classic, or maybe a soft natural.</p> <p>It hasn't actually given me much help with my style definition! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-512102 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:37:28 +0000 bj1111 512102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>classed as pure romantic</p> <p>but really none of the above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-512060 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:51:27 +0000 MNsara 512060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! I finally have a moment to jump in I saw this yesterday with no time to comment, but a lot has developed since then and it's all good!</p> <p>Sveta - this is a great breakthrough. Like someone ealier said (Amy?) you had already found your beautiful, distinctive style groove and this provides the articulation for it (and some lovely validation that it is really YOU :-)</p> <p>I'm also seeing how others are coming away with good insights (descriptors) for themselves. Fun to read how you ladies are seeing some truths in the descriptors and the way you feel fab.</p> <p>I took the test and poked all around for additional help because I ended up with 7 C's (so pretty classic, I guess). But then the rest were split 2 A's, 2 B's, 4 D's, 2 E's. The D-Es seemed to come from my softer body type (flesh!) and the A-Bs more from my bone structure and facial features. So, does that explain my Jekyll&amp; Hyde style -- one day I dress dramatic, the next day I swing soft??</p> <p>Denise - I liked Kibbe's comments on resistance to your identity. Pretty potentially heavy stuff to ponder, but how freeing it could be to gain that level of insight into ourselves. . . !! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-512048 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:45:21 +0000 taylor 512048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soft Dramatic definitely sounds like your style. I think we all need to know where we fall in fashion and how our look reflects back from what other people also see!<br /> Great thread Sveta, you always look fabulously styled!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-512040 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:38:37 +0000 Sveta 512040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vildy, I have a soft spot for bold asymmetric pieces and now I know why! I think it is very liberating to understand what you really like and be very picky in your choices (remember Angie's PPP?)<br /> ButterflyLady, it looks like you maybe Natural with strong Classic tendencies.<br /> Meredith and Natalie, I don't think it is a precise science, more like a guideline for us to understand our own body and face.<br /> Kyle, I would love to know what your AHA moments were!:-)<br /> Claire, high five for another AHA moment.<br /> Kari, thank you very much for your kind words. I would never thought about my style as effortless but I do feel more confident now than before when I was trying to wear "pretty" things to be more feminine...<br /> Denise, while it is so much 80s it is still true in general I think. I did filtered through the dated stuff right away but had the same revelation you had: that we should not fight with our natural features but rather go along with them. Thank you again for the link - see what have you started here?<br /> Gingko, I think he does not give too many tips for Classic types because they are the easiest to dress: if you are balanced you can go either way and won't look out of place?<br /> Joy, this is the greatest part of this test that it has you thinking and discovering yourself!<br /> Jenava, I am sure you are right. We know so much about ourselves on some subconscious level and now you can see it more clearly!<br /> Ginny, I hear you about the site friendliness but the content is good! I am happy the light bulb came on for you as it did for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511990 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:48:29 +0000 Ginny 511990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an intersting read, the site is not to user friendly I had a hard time finding things, all of ya'lls links helped quite a bit. I def. See you as a dramatic Sveta, Your height and color choices and the unique items you put together are great. You are a dramatic no matter what you wear, you wear it with panache". Always look like you have a handle on your style. I took the test and it said Flamboyant Natural, is that an oxymoron?? LOL. I think it is correct however when i think back on the pieces I choose and feel best in. The lightbulb came on when it said I can wear either cool or warm colors and I have found that to be true, thanks to YLF feedback, whenI post patel outfits or jewel tone outfits. So intersting! Thanks for theis enlightening read! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511901 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:56:41 +0000 Jenava 511901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I initially resisted the idea of "soft classic" for me because I do feel like I'm drawn more towards the dramatic. But, I'm interpreting the "classic" bit as permission to have a base of tailored, minimalist, luxe pieces and then build on that with just a tiny bit of pleating, draping, sheerness, luxe texture and harmonizing or monochrome colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511826 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:40:53 +0000 Anonymous 511826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, Soft Dramatic definitely fits you!<br /> Many thanks to the link for this quiz as well as Angie's blog topics this week. I took the quiz yesterday and my closest match is Dramatic Classic, which surprised me (the dramatic part). Suz, we can be close to twins both in body and style. That doesn't surprise me because I would wear any of your outfits except that I don't look good in hats.<br /> I set the idea of Dramatic Classic aside to come back later to retake the test, but the more I thought about it, the more sense the classification makes. I do like drama but have tended to tone it down or fight against those tendencies for years. I think the drama part can be demonstrated in different ways...bombshell drama is different from artistic from retro, etc. Drama can be done with color or be monochromatic with texture and so many other ways. Most of the time I suppose I use accessories, especially the statement necklace and scarves. Now to go back to read all the responses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511801 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:07:52 +0000 Ginkgo 511801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Soft Dramatic absolutely defines you, Sveta! Your WIW with the cape is perfect, as your features (cheekbones) can carry off the drama of the clothing. The designers should hire you as their model!</p> <p>Thanks so much for the link to the Kibbe site, as that is exactly what I've been trying to figure out, not just the clothing for my build or coloring, but what suits my features. I love Sveta's simple dramatic style but could just not pull it off. I've been drawn to selecting tops and jackets with collars or larger lapels as they seem to broaden my more narrow cheekboneless face. And notice how when people post their WIWs with their heads or faces obscured that it's much more difficult to decide if the outfit is "working". I love Sveta's simple dramatic style but could just not pull it off. </p> <p>Janet's style is one of my favorites -- adore her jackets and jewelry -- and I'm always impressed by how her style and colors "matches" her features so well. Even though I'm tall, slender and have brown hair I could not do justice to her outfits.</p> <p>Still have to ponder more of Kibbe's wise words, because of course I turned out to be one of the Soft Classics, for whom he doesn't seem to offer too much advice. Maybe we just need to choose clothing that doesn't overpower us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511772 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:26:03 +0000 CocoLion 511772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so glad this link was useful, Sveta! It was Vix who directed me to the color forum, and in it I discovered Kibbe. It makes perfect sense to me. I am equally a Dramatic and a Classic Dramatic. My face is pure Dramatic but my body is more symmetrical and not tall, so therefore a Dramatic Classic. Most of all, the article and readings confirmed the style direction I was taking and has made me more sure of my current choices.</p> <p>I will point out that the Kibbe book is old and the pictures are dated, so take the style advice with a grain of salt. I believe the information is more useful in a conceptual sense, although it won't make sense for everyone (Mo and Vix). It sets you in a direction and the thinking that you should dress to highlight your natural features, rather than fight them, makes perfect sense.</p> <p>I really liked this link on exploring resistance to your true image identity:<br /> <a href="http://seasonalcolor.yuku.com/topic/246/Kibbe-On-Exploring-Resistance-to-your-Image-Identity#.TxNFGJjrTo4" rel="nofollow">http://seasonalcolor.yuku.com/.....xNFGJjrTo4</a></p> <p>it so resonated with me, I was forever perming my hair and adopting a soft romantic Boho look. Although I feel like I can successfully integrate Boho elements into my style, I will no longer do a pure Boho look.</p> <p>Here is the general Kibbe link, start here, read a bit then take the test:<br /> <a href="http://seasonalcolor.yuku.com/forums/71/Wardrobe-and-Style#.TxNE4pjrTo4" rel="nofollow">http://seasonalcolor.yuku.com/.....xNE4pjrTo4</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511700 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:33:58 +0000 Kari 511700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such an eye-opening and inspiring thread. I love the words "soft dramatic" as applied to you. There is also a huge warmth to you personality that comes across even more strongly in person than in photos - your stature and poise are elegant but not intimidating, and you are so approachable. Additionally, you are one of the people I most think of when the concept of "effortless style" comes up, because your honed-down and utterly true-to-you wardrobe really makes you look at home in what you wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511635 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:01:51 +0000 Scarlet 511635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantabulous and I am glad it is finally making sense to you. You have always had a strong personal style in my eyes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511590 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:27:18 +0000 Anonymous 511590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you click on the style/wardrobe tab near the top of the page (right after the seasonal color tab) you will get a menu and lots more to read, explaining the differences and what to do if you're split. That helped me a lot.</p> <p>The book they are talking about, by Kibbe(?) looks quite dated and reminds me a lot of the original Color Me Beautiful by Carole Jackson that I read in High School. It had a style section and I pegged myself as a Classic even way back then. Like Kibbe, she didn't take personality into account as much as facial features and stature/shape. Some of the references to curly perms are amusing; you just have to filter the dated stuff out and "modernize" the advice in your mind.</p> <p>Reading the material on the site (widely quoting the book) has definitely pushed me forward towards accepting where I really want to go with my style, and now I don't have to feel bad about it since that is the direction my appearance *wants* to go anyway! I had a major "AHA!" too, Sveta, regarding my style persona, so THANK YOU and Denise for sharing this with the forum. Good stuff! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511573 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 18:06:45 +0000 goldenpig 511573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta--so happy for your style revelation! It definitely fits with what you've shown us. Bold and dramatic but always a hint of softness to balance. I'm always blown away by your WIW's!</p> <p>I looked at the quiz but I don't think I am good at analyzing my own body proportions. How does an apple fit into this? I don't think I'm busty or hippy. I think I was mostly D's and C's but am not sure if those are the right answers. Not sure what that makes me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511512 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:13:57 +0000 Kyle 511512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also found these definitions and categories interesting and definitely experienced a few aha moments. Sveta, I'm smiling because you've found something that captures the true essence of your style, and it really does. I especially love that you had already defined your style...you perhaps had just not articulated it in this way. Maybe the lesson here is for us to trust our instincts and resist being swayed too much by what others are wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-style-definition-thank-you-denise/page/2#post-511397 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:12:09 +0000 Meredith1953 511397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just went and took the test and my answers seem to be split! I had 8 "c" and 3 "d" and 3 "a" plus 2 "b". I can't decide whether I'm a dramatic-classic or a soft-classic but either way I'm definitely mostly a classic. I guess I lean more towards dramatic classic based on facial structure since I have a long narrow face and somewhat angular features, chin and narrow eyes. The description for ways of dressing seemed more in tune for me also if I skew towards dramatic-classic. Great test for helping to resolve the yin/yang aspects of ones appearance. </p>