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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Name your style! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:58:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Ana on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/4#post-85622 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:49:39 +0000 Ana 85622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sarah, I like your descriptors, I think they are accurate. :) Shana, I definitely think you can be sophisticated! I think it's definitely a "look/style" rather than a body type/height thing. shana on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/4#post-85593 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:43:25 +0000 shana 85593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I never had a chance to respond so I'll add mine since Sarah bumped this up: I would say others might see me as: Traditional/Classic Preppy Dressy (this is what others seem to say about me and I don't think they necessarily mean this in a flattering way. I think because I tend to dress smart casual instead of casual/sloppy like most of the other SAHMs that I encounter). I am currently trying to move from traditional classic to modern classic and give my look a more contemporary feel (though I have no aspirations to be trendy). I would also love to have more of a sophisticated/chic vibe but I feel that is virtually impossible with my stature/body type. Sarah on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/4#post-85514 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:52:02 +0000 Sarah 85514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know Angie is gone, but maybe someone else can help me? The words I picked for myself are: Romantic Classic Chic What do you think? KarinSwe on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/4#post-81473 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:22:57 +0000 KarinSwe 81473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I know I haven't posted too much yet, but next week there will probably be quite a few photos showing my current (pre-ylf) warderobe. I'm hoping that will be a good base for discussions on how to improve, and come closer to my goals! Re the retro look, did you think about the blue vintage dress I showed a few weeks ago? I did return that... realizing I can't keep buying things that are not-quite-good, I already have too much of that! Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/4#post-81213 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:05:36 +0000 Angie 81213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You hold your own, Mirah. You just have to believe it :0). mirah on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/4#post-81203 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:16:39 +0000 mirah 81203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I regret that too Angie! Maybe I will improve :D I wrote moody because I go from ethnic/boho to pinstripes and pumps alternately as the mood sets or even mix the two..the extremes are such that I cant fit them into one style definition..so yes maybe diverse is the way to go. Shiny, of course is waaay more stylish and sophisticated than I can imagine to be! Thank you for chiming in for me! Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81199 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:10:00 +0000 Angie 81199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice to have you with us again, Mirah! In the style world, "eclectic" does not mean “moody” like it does in every day English. If you are a mood dresser like Shiny, perhaps you’d like to use the word "diverse". o Mirah – cheerful, absolutely. I’d have added modern-classic and crisp. And you are totally sophisticated and timless so goals achieved. My only regret is that we don’t see enough of your style on this forum! mirah on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81191 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:57:30 +0000 mirah 81191@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome thread! and very hard .. I havent posted a lot of outfits here but I guess my current style is Moody/eclectic Modern Cheery My style goals are to retain the above and be: global (thanks Lesley! for the word) timeless sophisticated Angie, is that a contradictory goal set? Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81177 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:15:02 +0000 Angie 81177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Karin, I haven’t seen much of your true style. I’ve mostly seen things that you were considering purchasing. But from what I can see, you have achieved the retro goal :0) KarinSwe on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81138 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:56:34 +0000 KarinSwe 81138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't had the time to go through all the posts (but will do!), but I really like this thread! Here is my contribution: Others might say *Versatile *Comfy *Personal I want it to be *Flattering *Edgy *Retro By next week I'll start posting pics and questions regarding my current warderobe. Angie, if it's possible, I'd then love to get your opinion connected to these thoughts, especially on what I can do to evolve towards where I want to be (which now seems far, far off...)! Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81055 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:34:32 +0000 Angie 81055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nice to see you post Jennifer! Unfortunately I haven’t seen enough of your style to offer my 2 cents. But I like that you’ve thought about it. This is valuable :0) jennifer26 on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81050 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:13:11 +0000 jennifer26 81050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Coming late to the party. Read this just as I was leaving work, and puzzled over it on the way to pick up my daughter. Love this idea, really helps me think about why I like certain looks, and also what questions to ask when I look in the mirror at an outfit and can't quite figure out why it doesn't quite work or why I just don't feel "fab". Current Style/What Others Would Say (this was hard!!!): 1. Classic 2. Casual 3. Uneven Goal: 1. Classic 2. Fun/Unique 3. Confident Ana on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81021 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:11:25 +0000 Ana 81021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kristen, I meant to thank you for the lovely compliments on my outfits! I've been sporadic about posting outfits--lots of stuff happening, and I just can't seem to get a system going. I will try to post them more often though. Angie--thank you! What you said makes sense. Ariadne on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-81004 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:35:18 +0000 Ariadne 81004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie---yes, I posted a second list--that's why I said I felt I hadn't quite nailed it the first time around. I kept thinking about my words today and decided I needed to change htem. Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80981 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:32:16 +0000 Angie 80981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yay! Ana is back! I have been waiting for you to chime in on this thread. (Thank you for the compliment). o Ana – fabulous descriptions. Trendy = CHECK. Bold and colourful – CHECK. I’d have changed “polished” to “sophisticated”. I believe that polish is inextricably linked to polish (polish is a subset of sophisticated style – it’s assumed). Also, your style is VERY interesting. Don't for a second think that it lacks in that category. And, you have reached your goals :0) Ana on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80974 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:50:43 +0000 Ana 80974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whew! I just got caught up with this thread! Angie--I'm amazed at your skills! :D What Patience and Angie said seemed spot on for me. Now that I've thought about it, I will list: My current style: 1. Trendy (hee) 2. Polished 3. Bold/colorful Goal: 1. Trendy 2. Bold/colorful 3. Polished But can I modify my goal "polished" to be just slightly more urban and slightly less polished than I currently am? Does that make sense? I guess that lately I've felt my style has gotten slightly TOO polished. I want to keep it interesting. Jean, when I think of your "eclectic" style, I think it's interesting how you can wear a piece in a very arty way one day, and then wear the same thing in a bohemian way in another outfit. You seem to take elements from lots of different "styles" but the way you wear them is very much YOU--very arty/bohemian. That's kind of what I think of as "eclectic." Shiny does it too, but her style is less bohemian (to me, anyway), and more based on her "mood." Angie, I would very much be interested in your take on my list. Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80972 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:43:38 +0000 Angie 80972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Jean, I even used YOU as an example of what "eclectic" style is a little earlier in this thread! This is what I said a few comments up: “I think we need to identify what people perceive as eclectic. Jean (greenglove) has an eclectic style. It’s arty and creative in an unconventional way. Not necessarily trendy. At all. I guess it’s a form of edge. I hope that makes sense”. greenglove on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80970 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:38:56 +0000 greenglove 80970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, This may sound ignorant but what do you mean by eclectic? I wasn't quite sure if it was similar to mood dresser which is why I didn't use it. It may be the perfect word that I do not know how to use! Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80948 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:41:28 +0000 Angie 80948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ o April! What are you smoking? Naughty sausage. I see a different lass. I’d have used modern-classic, polished and crisp. And you absolutely look elegant. Goal achieved! o Lesley – fab words! And you look sophisticated too, so goal achieved. I’m VERY happy to hear the word “global”. Makes my heart happy. o Brianna – is this the second time you’ve posted descriptive words on this thread? o Lori – good choice of words. I’d have added "pretty" but feminine is just as fab. I think your modern-classic style is perfect for you, from what I can see. I loved your recent AT purchases. o Jean – at last! I was waiting for you to chime in. You are the most eclectic lass on this forum. So, I’d have used eclectic, bohemian and chic – but you are 100% the words you’ve used too. And you’ve completely reached your goals so mission accomplished. Phew! You are making me work harder than I normally do :0) greenglove on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80903 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:45:09 +0000 greenglove 80903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am late but will take a stab at this: Others have said: glamorous (at dressy affairs) funky put together Goals: artistic original chic There are so many other words for my goals. For instance boho-chic and earthy but I think that falls under artistic. I also have urban and edgy. It is so hard to edit with only one word. Lori on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80896 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:44:06 +0000 Lori 80896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I finally have time to sit down and think about this one. It's hard! I know where I want to be but don't know what others would say I am. If I had to guess I would say: Current: Classic Feminine Safe Goal: Sophisticated Trendy Glamorous Of course Angie I want your feedback also if you have time!! :-) ~ Lori Ariadne on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80891 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:28:29 +0000 Ariadne 80891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OK, I kept thinking about this and felt like I didn't quite nail what I was thinking with my previous attempt. This time I'm going to do it a bit differently. How *I* see my current style (because others don't really comment except to say I look nice or something): casual practical basic My style goals: casual eclectic sophisticated I'm using eclectic in the sense that Angie described it--"greenglove eclectic" I wanted a word that incorporates creativitiy, edginess and unconventiality all in one. So eclectic it is! I really am not super thrilled with my style at the moment. I want to figure out how to be casual and low-maintenance (because my lifestyle DEMANDS it) while also being eclectic and sophisticated (as well as all the givens that we all want--polished, effortless, etc.) I will start a thread. Kristen on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80886 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:21:21 +0000 Kristen 80886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh my gosh, 72 replies! Hee, Angie, I had no idea it would take off like this. And the challenge that goes along with it hasn't even begun. *gulp* Maybe I should have asked you before I went off and running. I hope it's okay! April, you are much harder on yourself than you should be! I think you are a very smart dresser, with impeccable taste. Lesley, I would say you already have a global and sophisticated vibe. I used clever for you earlier, and I stand by that one too. lwc on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80877 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:07:44 +0000 lwc 80877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ "Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O meet Halle Berry on holiday." Okay, but seriously... Others say: 1. Chic 2. Stylish 3. Put together I want: 1. Chic 2. Global 3. Sophisticated Dang, this is hard!!! Thoughts Angie? April on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80866 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:46:11 +0000 April 80866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, very late on this one because I got stuck on how to describe my current style. A little help? (I can describe what it used to be: -- Confused -- Sporadic -- Baggy) I know what my goals are: -- Elegant -- Sophisticated -- Smart Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80845 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:58:25 +0000 Angie 80845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ (Ele, I just answered your blog comment.) And I like the assessment of your current and future style. o Planetamy – spot on.Your style is VERY playful. Antje’s too. And you are pretty original in my book. Goal met! planetamy on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80836 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:41:21 +0000 planetamy 80836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, you are absolutely right. I need to change my definition in my head of what I think "trendy" is. Any comments on my list? Ele on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80832 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:36:34 +0000 Ele 80832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, I see what you mean. I guess eclectic, like quirky and edgy, is just one of those words that means different things to different people. Now that I think of it, most of the "eclectic" elements I'm drawn to are actually retro-quirky, like cat's-eye specs and bold vintage jewelry. I'll happily sub in Retro for eclectic, then- I just wasn't sure whether it would be too much. It's definitely part of my style now, but also something I want to work more towards, and probably a lifestyle thing, too. In my mind's eye, "future Ele" has more occasions to wear tailored frocks and cute heels, but "right now Ele" needs very different items, like jeans and tee's, for her day-to-day wear (hence the Practical label). Angie on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80822 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:25:18 +0000 Angie 80822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I disagree, Amy. Look back at the adjectives I used for myself on page 1 :0) There are plenty of trendy and sophisticated lasses on this forum: Kyle, Danja and Ana spring to mind immediately. planetamy on "Name your style!" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/name-your-style/page/3#post-80819 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:17:36 +0000 planetamy 80819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh man I'm late! And actually have missed you guys terribly! I've been moving, and now I'm pretty much settled and can get back to the forum on a more regular basis. So, hi! :) Anyway, what an awesome idea for a thread! How others see me: Urban Funky Playful My goals: Original Trendy Sophisticated I wonder if I can be Trendy AND Sophisticated at the same time. It seems those adjectives don't run in the same circles. Would love your input, Angie.