https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 03:30:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982666 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:25:53 +0000 Parsley 982666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Thank you all for your helpful and very kind comments!<br /> Susie- that's so sweet! Don't be hard on yourself- you dress with verve and style!</p> <p>Sarah A- Hmm, I'm wondering what it is about the outfit with the blue jacket that seems different to you?</p> <p>Sarah- aww, thank you!</p> <p>Vix- Cheers!<br /> I love the idea of being a Noel Coward heroine!</p> <p>Deborah, I'm flattered by "trendy, elegant eclectic". That's a style I'd like to aspire to.<br /> I'm surprised that you find my style more trendy than yours! I think of you as quite avant-garde, but maybe that's not quite the same thing. Whatever it is, I LOVE your style.</p> <p>Rute, thank you!</p> <p>Denise- that means a lot coming from you- I know you're sensitive to the challenge of keeping abreast of trends while remaining age-appropriate.</p> <p>Natalie, You're so kind! I do think Blithe Cosmopolitan is a keeper. It's so fun!<br /> The bag in #4 is an Hermès Kelly. I don't carry it nearly enough because I've been wearing silver and I'm matchy about hardware. A Kelly would be fabulous with your style, but it's an even more dangerous addiction than Chanel!</p> <p>Carlamazinglady- thanks! I don't work in an office- I work in the operating room, so I don't get to wear any of my clothes at work! :-(</p> <p>Lyn67- thanks! We'll need to figure yours out, next!</p> <p>Marthe- thank you!</p> <p>Lantana- I'm flattered! I find your style extremely inspirational as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982651 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:17:13 +0000 Carole 982651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What ever your style descriptors are, I LOVE them. Each outfit here is stunning. It's interesting to read everyone's opinion, I would say you are modern classic with a twist of trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982605 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:50:33 +0000 nancylee 982605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, yes! &nbsp;Brighter and clear colors look better on you while muted mid-tones work better for me. &nbsp;I also think you're a bit more trendy, and&nbsp;I have a soft spot for boho (which you don't).</p> <p>Other than those differences, our styles are very close.</p> <p>Oh, and I'll have a Blithe Cosmopolitan, too!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982430 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:22:05 +0000 Lantana 982430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your style Parsley and gain inspiration from it. It makes interesting reading to see the descriptors other members have come up with. "Effortless" springs to my mind.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982421 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:11:46 +0000 Marthe 982421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer no. 20 one is good </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982410 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:55:50 +0000 lyn67 982410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I also wasn't able to define my style till date, so will read all the suggestions here, as there isn't one outfit I don't like, and some of them are pretty much available in&nbsp;my closet, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982384 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:30:55 +0000 goldenpig 982384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, I love Blithe Cosmopolitan! </p> <p>And you don't think you're trendy, Ms. Cobalt leather jacket, Kimono jacket, Citron blouse and B44 striped tank? Trendy is a good thing! Who wants to be fusty? I would say I want to be like you when I grow up to be your age, but actually I would love to dress like you do, right now! I'm bookmarking this thread because I love all of your outfits!</p> <p>PS that red bag in #4, what is it? It's to die for!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982380 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:10:18 +0000 CocoLion 982380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What came to my mind:</p> <p>"... Navigates the trends with taste and flair."</p> <p>I know the word "trendy" can be seen as negative, so I didn't use it. &nbsp;But I really noticed how on-trend you look, but done with a lot of grace and not looking the least foolish. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982374 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:55:04 +0000 rute 982374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a great exemple of a modern, Classic , sophisticated style! Loved! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982370 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:47:22 +0000 Deborah 982370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't read the comments yet, but the words that come to mind immediately are elegant, modern and sophisticated.&nbsp; Parsley, you style totally resonates with me and there are few outfits of yours that wouldn't wear myself.&nbsp; I am wondering if you are infact and <b>trendy, elegant eclectic.</b>&nbsp; I see more trend in your style than my own but really do relate to your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982327 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:23:25 +0000 Vix 982327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ms P --</p> <p>Glad I could entertain the masses a bit -- now where's my Blithe Cosmopolitan&nbsp;cocktail?!</p> <p>I stand by the adjectives, too. I see you as a&nbsp;Noel Coward heroine, circa 2013&nbsp;staging. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style/page/2#post-982274 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 03:10:30 +0000 sarah 982274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm terrible at this game, but I just wanted to say that I've always admired your style tremendously&nbsp;- it's simple, clean, chic...I want to be you when I'm almost 60! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982259 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 02:44:26 +0000 Sarah A 982259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have popped back and forth to your thread several times today. I also liked the elegant vs sophisticated discussion linked. I think defining our styles is hard work and even if you dont decide on a final set of words using many of the ones proposed will still be helpful. I esp. love #1 and #22. #18 to me seems less congruous to the others... It is a great look but perhaps there is subset in your style descriptor to ponder there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982249 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 02:21:01 +0000 Susie 982249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I just say that you look fantastic? I was going to add "for your age" but you could be 40 and you would still look fantastic. I so admire your style. So many of your descriptors resonate with me yet my outfits don't begin to reflect the same polish and sophistication of yours. </p> <p>I absolutely think that your clothes reflect the woman you describe yourself to be. </p> <p>I like sophisticate(d) better than elegant because it feels more modern and more approachable which I believe you are. Your style has a bold yet playful polish. Oh I can't say it in 2 or 3 words but I know it's fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982236 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:54:30 +0000 Parsley 982236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia- Thanks so much for your nice comments- I'm so flattered! Blithe Cosmopolitan does have a nice ring to it!</p> <p>Thanks, Mochi!&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie, Hmm, I wasn't sure about the eclectic part, and I'm kind of surprised by "trendy", but maybe I am, at least for my age...<br />Thanks for chiming in!&nbsp;<br />I need to ponder these, and come up with a combo that makes clothing purchases &amp; outfit choices more clear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982220 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:33:14 +0000 Angie 982220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see Trendy Eclectic. And KILLER style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982218 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 01:31:28 +0000 Mochi 982218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have a handle yet, but words that just flew into my head when I saw your fun pics were elan, panache, mod. The confidence radiates.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982183 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:56:21 +0000 Jaime 982183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I do love Vix's descriptors! Even before reviewing your outfits stylish, current, and energetic came to mind. There is some sort of very positive energy that comes through in all your pictures and I think Vix's options capture that. Really you have a distinct style and look fantastic in everything here. Modern classic just doesn't seem specific enough. Cosmopolitan also suggests the sense of being totally with it and on top of your game.&nbsp;So I vote Blithe Cosmopolitan! And sounds like a good drink too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982169 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:42:29 +0000 Parsley 982169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! Let's all go out and we can drink (and BE) Blithe Cosmopolitans! ;-)<br />I love it!</p> <p>Vicki- I just saw that you added Playful Modern Classic- &nbsp;I like!<br />Rachylou, I agree that the "relaxed" is a nice addition.</p> <p>Gingko- Thank you! Urban Sophisticate sounds so good. I'm never quite sure what it is that makes one's style seem "urban", but I know that I would abhor having my style be something like "suburban grandma".&nbsp;<br />If it does mean&nbsp;elegance, simplicity, polish, and drama I'd like to at least apply!</p> <p>Vix- Suz is right!&nbsp;You have a way with words! Those both sound so interesting: great ways to describe playfulness combined with a more sophisticated look.</p> <p>Alicat- LOL! (and thank you!)</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982150 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:04:35 +0000 Anonymous 982150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to be a Blithe Cosmospolitan too! &nbsp;Or maybe I could just order one as a cocktail. &nbsp;</p> <p>I love everything about your style, Parsley.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982138 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:40:24 +0000 Suz 982138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix is the adjective queen!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982136 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:33:34 +0000 Vix 982136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto all of the above re your style!</p> <p>But I'll offer: </p> <p>Buoyant Sophisticate or Blithe Cosmopolitan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982132 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:24:17 +0000 Ginkgo 982132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see an urban sophisticate; &nbsp;to me phrase includes elegance, simplicity, polish,&nbsp;and drama. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982127 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:12:55 +0000 rachylou 982127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of Relaxed Modern Classic. I think it captures the "interesting" aspect of your style more.</p> <p>I feel there's a wide difference between elegant and sophisticated. Elegant to me is borne of discipline, while Sophistication is borne of experience. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982088 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:58:53 +0000 Parsley 982088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I agree with you. At least in my mind I'm going for&nbsp;something a little narrower in scope than eclectic.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982084 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:55:04 +0000 Suz 982084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marcy, I don't see you as elegant eclectic. Your style doesn't strike me as eclectic. Elegant, yes.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982079 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:48:48 +0000 Parsley 982079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire- You are so sweet!<br />I like modern, bold, elegant, too!<br />Although I'm starting to worry that I'll never be able to achieve it on a regular basis! But still it's something to aim for!</p> <p>Nancylee- I have always admired your style, and as you've tried to add a little more drama to your wardrobe I've often nodded, thinking "Yes, that's exactly what I'm trying to do, too!" &nbsp; I'd be proud to be your style twin! &nbsp;If our coloring were more similar we'd really be a lot alike! I always admire the soft colors you can wear, but I look better in a little bit&nbsp;brighter colors or higher contrast.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982073 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:39:04 +0000 Parsley 982073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><span>Thank you all- I feel very flattered by your responses!</p> <p>Unfrumped- I like your idea of making sure that an outfit has&nbsp;something bold and something more classic. I guess I often do that, but it might help to consciously think about it.</p> <p>Merwoman- aw, thanks! The admiration is mutual!</p> <p>Shannon- thank you! &nbsp;</span><span>Sophisticated Modern Classic is an excellent description of the look I'd like to strive for. (not sure how often I actually achieve it!)<br /></span><span><br />Suz- That's hilarious that you and Shannon think so much alike! I think coming up with&nbsp;a rubric seems even more daunting than a style descriptor, but I'm open to suggestions.</p> <p>So, we have:<br /></span>Elegant Eclectic<br /><span>Relaxed Contemporary Sophisticate<br /></span><span>Bold Elegant Relaxed<br /></span><span>Modern Elegant Sophisticate<br /></span>Sophisticated Modern Classic</p> <p>Modern classic definitely works, but it did seem incomplete to me. I like the idea of relaxed- do you think it applies?</p> <p>I had to go look further into what the difference really is between elegant and sophisticated, and found these interesting discussions of the topic:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sophistication-vs-elegance">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....s-elegance</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/18/sophisticated-style/">http://youlookfab.com/2008/09/.....ted-style/</a></p> <p>After reading those, I guess I'd say that I do aspire to be sophisticated often, and elegant at least occasionally!</p> <p>What do these two words mean to you?</p> <p>So far I guess Sophisticated Modern Classic is in the lead. I'm hoping Angie has time to chime in with her 2¢ worth, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982054 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:11:27 +0000 nancylee 982054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Parsley, as I was reading through your yes/no&nbsp;list I was nodding my head and thinking <i>this is my list almost exactly! &nbsp;</i>We could be style twins. &nbsp;Seriously! &nbsp;I even own the same skirt (#4), same kimono jacket (#16), and same EF&nbsp;silk slouchy trousers (#2, 9, and 13).</p> <p>Angie has dubbed me elegant eclectic, a title I gladly accept....and enjoy for its flexibility. &nbsp;FWIW, the adjectives I'm using to dress these days are:</p> <p>Elegant &nbsp;Minimal &nbsp;Natural &nbsp;Arty</p> <p>I think you are doing beautifully with dressing to your declared style. &nbsp;And I'm happy to know we have so much in common fashion wise. &nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-define-my-style#post-982051 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:09:05 +0000 Anonymous 982051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marcy, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! You might not need a descriptor, because the descriptor's job is to help you develop a style--which you've already done, and brilliantly. It's always an inspiration to see your WIW's. But, to play along, the things about your style that stand out to me are&nbsp;<b>modern bold elegant</b>.&nbsp; </p>