https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:29:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2173385 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:12:38 +0000 Angie 2173385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2173331 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:00:46 +0000 lyn67 2173331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats for the beautiful, deep analysis! My DD is another INFP -and loved to read about another one! And, thus it is a few years&nbsp; I tested ENTJ&nbsp; perhaps something was going wrong or changed (?) as I can so relate with&nbsp;</p> <p>"I can stand on a stage and talk to a huge crowd of people, or even hold court for a group at a party for a while, but it is truly a type of performance for me – I then need to go home and retreat for days to regain quiet and center myself." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2173087 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:20:11 +0000 Janet 2173087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Angie! You get me. And I’m grateful for the part that you and YLF have had in helping me along my style journey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2173078 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:35:38 +0000 Angie 2173078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*APPLAUSE*</p> <p>Perfectly expressed!&nbsp;</p> <p>I've had the pleasure of meeting you a few times <b>Janet</b>, and this is&nbsp; dead right, and just how I perceive you! I love how you harmonize and juxtapose your so called opposing traits and make them a match made in heaven. Masterfully complementary and beautifully executed!&nbsp; The result is VERY authentic.&nbsp;</p> <p>You have reached an incredible sense of inside-out congruency with your style, and it's a pleasure to read how you've pieced it all together. And a lot of it quite intuitively at one point!</p> <p><i>"I’m part artist, part rock’n’roll DJ, part outdoorsy camping girl, part urban explorer. I am motivated by beauty, exploration, nature, art, travel, and music"......</i>.and doggies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2173043 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:36:18 +0000 Janet 2173043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! It was a good little exercise to think through. It's not an exhaustive analysis, but a pretty good summation. Funny how balance comes into play in all those aspects of my style and personality!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172616 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 07:40:44 +0000 Lynette 2172616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very well put, Janet. It is a joy to learn a little more about you after enjoying and appreciating your posts for many years.<br /> I can relate to so many things you said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172586 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:13:21 +0000 Bijou 2172586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz has said it perfectly. Your understanding and use of colour is always inspirational too. You style reflects these facets of your values, lifestyle and personality so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172581 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:53:41 +0000 rachylou 2172581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The balance item stands out to me. I feel you do balance on a knife’s edge intersection of ideas/styles - and with aplomb! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172576 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:18:21 +0000 Suz 2172576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, one of the things I admire most about your style is the way you manage to balance a number of (seemingly) contradictory impulses/ needs/ predilections -- and make it look amazing, every time!! Luxe with rock 'n roll. Artsy (in small, special doses) with classic and RATE. Sexy/alluring with down to earth. Somehow it's all part of your self-presentation. Brava!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172573 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:01:46 +0000 Jaime 2172573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"I can stand on a stage and talk to a huge crowd of people, or even hold court for a group at a party for a while, but it is truly a type of performance for me – I then need to go home and retreat for days to regain quiet and center myself."<br />This is the true sign of an introvert, as far as I understand it. Introverts are not anti-social necessarily, but are drained rather than energized by social interactions.&nbsp;<br />Your analysis sounds just right from what I know Janet. You have created a beautiful picture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172563 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 01:33:25 +0000 Kaelyn 2172563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful read! It sounds like you've put a lot of thought into your style (clothing-wise and home decoration-wise) over time. It really shows in your posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172528 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:26:00 +0000 Windchime 2172528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading your reflections about how both you and your style have evolved over a period of time.&nbsp; I always admire your current style; it seems to suit both your lifestyle and who you are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172527 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:25:05 +0000 slim cat 2172527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very true and perfectly written. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172523 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 23:09:53 +0000 Mainelady 2172523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not too long at all. A great read. Your inner self is reflected in your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172489 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:56:25 +0000 Anonymous 2172489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep- sounds perfect to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172488 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:54:04 +0000 Anonymous 2172488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds exactly right for as much as I know of you &nbsp;We have a lot in common personality wise - which is interesting to read even though we don't dress alike ! &nbsp;</p> <p>I can't play this game though today &nbsp;- too much self-reflection can be depressing and lead me to things &nbsp;I'd rather not dwell on. &nbsp;*shrugs*&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172486 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:52:23 +0000 Minaminu 2172486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Janet!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172457 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:32:31 +0000 Janet 2172457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Minaminu, it refers to one of the personality types determined in Myers Briggs testing:</p> <p><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/infp-a-profile-of-the-idealist-personality-type-2795987" rel="nofollow">https://www.verywellmind.com/i.....pe-2795987</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172453 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:24:41 +0000 Sal 2172453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great read - I can see your true self in your style - so it is genuine and authentic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172450 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:22:01 +0000 Minaminu 2172450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>not too long, but beautifully written and very you! </p> <p>Ahem... What is INFP? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172449 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:21:09 +0000 Carla 2172449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nailed it! &nbsp;You&nbsp;<i>know&nbsp;</i>yourself and dress accordingly. &nbsp;Very true. &nbsp;Authentic.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172446 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:16:51 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2172446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very well thought-out and illuminating, Janet! Your style is coherent to me, and your thoughts here help fill in the person behind it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ok-ill-play-style-valuesbeliefspersonality#post-2172440 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:55:57 +0000 Janet 2172440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some musings on Angie's blog topic yesterday...</p> <p>Balance:  This is a huge one for me. I seek balance in my life in many ways, and likewise in my style I seek a level of sophistication, balanced with a casual vibe and a bit of edge. I chose classic pieces but need to style them in a balanced way with items that show more of my individual personality. I don’t do “cute” but don’t want to be too strict either. Like Angie, the High/Low concept is a big part of every aspect of my life. Our home, travel, style – all exhibit a mix of budget choices and occasional splurges. My wardrobe reflects this as well.</p> <p>Flattery and occasion-appropriateness: I want to look my best, it's part of my desire to put my best foot forward and make a good impression. Even as a teenager I could style myself in a very professional manner and was often mistaken for being older than I was in work settings. Now I choose cuts, styles, and colors that flatter me, even if they are not trendy, but I do want to stay current. I will do a bit of sexy, but don’t like to go too far in either direction on the spectrum between alluring and repelling.  These days I’m about fluid tailored fits, not much oversized or bodycon.</p> <p>Practicality and comfort: I have always been a practical person by nature, but I am gradually becoming even more practical as I get older.  I don’t buy for a fantasy lifestyle these days. My heels are getting lower; I’m less inclined to wear shoes I can’t walk a few miles in. Jeans and casual pants are essentials. In the summer, casual washable dresses are my thing because of the heat and humidity in my area. I won’t tolerate discomfort from my clothes or shoes!</p> <p>Personality: I am an introvert who has learned to play extrovert for periods of time. I'm an INFP or at least that's how I tested last time I recall. I was downright shy as a child but in a sense I have been constantly, gradually emerging from a shell for my entire adult life. I can stand on a stage and talk to a huge crowd of people, or even hold court for a group at a party for a while, but it is truly a type of performance for me – I then need to go home and retreat for days to regain quiet and center myself.  I’m neither bold, nor a wallflower. I don’t necessarily want to be the first person you see when you walk into a crowded room, but I also don’t want to be invisible. I love my family and friends but I also very much value my solo adventure time.</p> <p>I’m creative but also organized and analytical. I thrive on structure in my life and in my dressing habits. I don’t like my environment to be cluttered or messy – I’m a neat freak -- and that applies to my outfits too. I like elements of RATE, but don’t want too much of it at one time. I love a modern but not stark aesthetic – even our home décor reflects this: we have sleek modern pieces in a contemporary style home, accented with an eclectic mix of unique detailed pieces and some sentimental antiques. I’m very detail-oriented, in my life, art, and dressing. I accessorize mindfully and bring my artist’s eye to all aspects of my life.</p> <p>I listen to my instincts – something I have learned to do over many years, after much of my early life bending to other people’s wishes and whims. I am more likely than ever to march to the beat of my own drum. I’m reserved by nature but not cold, and I like dressing in a way that reflects that.  I’m part artist, part rock’n’roll DJ, part outdoorsy camping girl, part urban explorer. I am motivated by beauty, exploration, nature, art, travel, and music. </p> <p> </p> <p>Whew, that was long.   </p>