https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:08:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455802 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 22:22:54 +0000 rabbit 1455802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like <b>Angie'</b>s list a lot. &nbsp; For me glam rock and rockabilly both have distinctive and different&nbsp;visual looks. &nbsp;To me&nbsp;glam rock is androgynous, 70's inspired and theatrical - lots of flared pants and metallic lycra - i.e. David Bowie and Marc Bolan. &nbsp;Rockabilly (on women) is 50's&nbsp;vintage, bombshell/pin-up sexy - i.e.&nbsp;Dita Von Teese. &nbsp; 'Rocker' is a broader term for me that encapsulates a lot of different elements so might give you more flexibility?</p> <p>I definitely see 'Maximal' in that there is a lot going on, a lot of different visual&nbsp;elements in each outfit, and 'Alluring' or bombshell in the silhouettes.</p> <p>One thing I found helpful when coming up with my own style descriptors was to put in one that was aspirational and specifically helped with winnowing my closet&nbsp;and new purchases -- for me that was 'contemporary': the descriptor I felt I wanted to focus more on. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455789 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:45:44 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AWE!! You are so sweet! IRL I'm actually pretty quiet and shy. Social anxiety lol But I do enjoy making people happy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455778 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:03:22 +0000 Staysfit 1455778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always love your posts! &nbsp;This has been fun to read! &nbsp;The umbrella sweater is so fun, and it makes me think of Spring. &nbsp;I love Angie's inclusion of Playful. &nbsp;I think it captures the adventurous part that you were struggling with. &nbsp;It also helps with the wonderful eclectic mix you have to your style. &nbsp;I almost want to add Joyful to the list, but Angie uses the word Fun. &nbsp;I really see you as someone who brings joy to the world with your look, and I have the sense that if we met you in person that would also be the case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455772 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:27:24 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glamorous instead of glam - yes I think I'd agree with that especially how it was explained. I think the same association of "glam rock" sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455771 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:12:32 +0000 viva 1455771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to side with Kiwigal and go for Glamorous over Glam. Glam to me sounds too hard (maybe because of the glam rock associations). Glamorous has more sex kitten AND more sexy librarian, which is really what I think of when I think of a lot of your WIWs. </p> <p>I also like Rockabilly, but maybe just because that is a really fun word. And maybe it encapsulates Fun itself, so that would leave room for you to add Cozy?</p> <p>PS That umbrella sweater is most definitely Playful.</p> <p>Anyway, enjoying this thread. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455769 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:04:33 +0000 Sal 1455769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay my two cents worth</p> <p>feminine<br /> Glamorous<br /> Fun<br /> rockabilly<br /> Soft edge</p> <p>I see your looks as quite timeless, you wear a mix of old and new, and vintage and rocker. And while they have a rocker vibe, they are often soft with textured and knits. I admire that timelessness about them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455761 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:37:57 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I've been doing some more thinking, and I think "refined glam rocker" might just sum almost everything up. The only thing is... there are definitely times were I don't feel as adventurous and just want to be comfy/cozy... like the two outfits below. They definitely aren't glam or rocker, and I'm not sure they are refined...? The brown top with leopard scarf could be, but the umbrella sweater isn't (to me). Angie's use of "playful" comes to mind... as it does when I think of my love and desire for more whimsical designs like this, with animals or flowers or insects. So maybe "playful refined glam rocker" could work? I prefer odd numbers, so if I were to put this in a bulleted list I'd want at least one more descriptor in there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455716 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 17:18:58 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cosplay - I have friends that actually do that lol. Knowing what it is, and knowing it's not something I actually do, I don't think I could describe myself that way.</p> <p>Thanks for reminding me of my hair Angie, I haven't done as much with it lately now I'm keen to again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455713 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:41:03 +0000 fuzzylogic 1455713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hiya tr3kkie9rl! Thanks for sharing your outfits; I really enjoy watching your creative process! </p> <p>In your outfits I see Louis Vuitton lady-like meets Ramones/Sex Pistol punk! This is just what I see in 'snap-shot' and shouldn't hinder any direction you may wish to follow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455694 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:26:27 +0000 Jeweled 1455694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about "cosplay"?<br />You've had some fun outfits that leaned into that realm, plus your tr3kkie9rl forum identity is a hint in that direction!&nbsp; :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455678 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:31:03 +0000 Angie 1455678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Precisely. And your intricate hairstyles.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455675 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:26:19 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm maximal... I'll have to look that one up, I'm not sure I know exactly what it means. Seems like it would fit though, as it could encompass layering as well as my love for an abundance of jewelry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455661 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:07:12 +0000 Angie 1455661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great post. I'll have a go:</p> <ol> <li>Glam</li> <li>Rock 'n Roll</li> <li>Alluring</li> <li>Maximal</li> <li>Playful&nbsp;</li> </ol> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455659 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:00:08 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Texsyle - You make a good point about the "punk" aesthetic being very dramatic. I guess it comes down to what people associate punk with. Being in the midwest, and Chicago in particular, "punk" in my circles is much more subdued and viewed more as a lifestyle/community than outlandish wardrobe choices. The colored and spiked mohawks with safety pin adorned jackets are "image punk" and around here that is seen mostly on kids that everyone knows will grow out of it. Of course there is still the occasional older person who didn't, and everyone is absolutely fine with them too. It's a very open and accepting "scene" if you will. Chicago punk for the most part, or at least the people I know, looks a lot like late 90s grunge: tshirt and jeans. Right now there are lots of tattoos and beards on the guys, and either no makeup or lots of it on the girls, with a fair amount of pinup style thrown in there. Also lots of ink on the girls too lol. But not a lot of the "trying really hard to look PUNK AS HELL and piss my dad off" kind of stuff. Best example I could give are the bands Naked Ray Gun and Descendents (even though they are west coast) they didn't have an "image" they just are who they are. Yet they are totally punk - sort of the anti-punk if you will. So I guess I'm drawing my associations of punk with all of those factors, and not, say, Animal or Rancid. </p> <p>AM - that is an excellent point! Glam could actually cover ladylike AND theatrical AND bombshell... That might be a really good one to keep now that you explain it that way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455653 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:43:07 +0000 Sara L. 1455653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think polished (or refined - whichever word resonates better with you), rock around the edges, and feminine are all good descriptors for your style.&nbsp; It sounds like you have a good idea of what you want to obtain on&nbsp;your next shopping trip.&nbsp; I find&nbsp;when I thrift I have to be careful of the&nbsp;"it's only a $1" mentality and really think about each item&nbsp;irrespective of price.&nbsp; It's a great way to experiment with different styles though without breaking the bank.&nbsp; Good luck with&nbsp;your purge - it's sounds like it's going well so far.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455652 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:43:05 +0000 jackiec 1455652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really bad with descriptors, but right off the bat I agree with AM here plus the other replies. Sexy bombshell, polished, yet not minimal, more maximal maybe? Fun for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455646 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:37:59 +0000 AM 1455646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming back in here. You also have this&nbsp;sexy bombshell vibe. Ladylike doesn't cover that. And rocker doesn't either. I think I included glam as a way of covering that part of your style -- that might not be the right word but just wanted to give you more food for thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455642 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:32:34 +0000 texstyle 1455642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun process!&nbsp; I think you are right to ditch classic and refined might be better than polished to keep your freedom. Ladylike or simply feminine is good. Vintage you sort of have going on already with your rock tees and some of your jewelry and other items. Kind of a crossover of vintage/rock I guess. Not sure about the punk - meaning I'm not sure how much of that you want in your look as I can't tell yet from your WIWs. To me punk is pretty dramatic over the top. And adventurous is probably not descriptive enough, unless you want something specific like the safari traveler or mysterious European spy adventure look or something. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455628 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:20:10 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great points here. Of the more demure descriptors, I think I could ditch classic since when I do use a classic piece I tend to mix it with decidedly non-classic items. Refined and polished are very similar, I'll have to wrestle with those a bit to decide which one feels more "me." Ladylike seems very different to me than the others, because of the emphasis on femininity. And it could include vintage inspired, or maybe vintage doesn't even need to be mentioned... Although, I do want to keep that in mind when looking for new things because I really do want more vintage pieces in my wardrobe.</p> <p>All of the Punk/rock/edgy, glam, or theatrical descriptors could probably be summed up into one or two. Adventurous I'd actually prefer to do away with, since this is what causes me the most stress and discomfort if I don't get it right. I'm slowly but surely learning that I'd rather have less variety and less stress than more variety and more stress lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455502 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:14:19 +0000 Anonymous 1455502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No total fails, and no 'uncomfortable' --all I see when I look at your pics is the self-confidence to explore. Here's what I think when I see you: Adventurous. Creative. Ladylike. </p> <p>I think it's harder for creative, imaginative types to settle on something; everything excites you! So I agree with AM: Well done on refining. I think your bold spirit means lots of different styles look good on you, which probably makes it a challenge to refine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455501 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:09:37 +0000 Anonymous 1455501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you definitely need some idea of polished in there. I have picked that up from your posts for sure. There has to be something about layering too, because that seems like an essential part of your look, layering of textures or pieces together like that embroidered top you recently wore with all those great necklaces. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455492 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:53:06 +0000 AM 1455492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you've been busy. Good for you!<br />Refining your wardrobe, your style, your thought process ...well done.</p> <p>I agree with Meredith about selecting words that are very distinctive and that don't overlap (or even repeat) other descriptors.</p> <p>Theatrical, Glam,&nbsp;Ladylike, Rocker...come to mind for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455488 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 23:32:36 +0000 Meredith 1455488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm running off to a meeting, but dropping in to say that a lot of your adjectives are similar (to my mind), such as ladylike, polished, refined, classic. So are they different ways of saying the same thing (and if so which feels most you)? Or are these really all different (and if so, what are the differences)? I could see "refined" as being a bit of a catch-all for those adjectives. Are you a refined rocker? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455450 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:33:56 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the record, the "Punk Ballerina" outfit was a total fail in my mind, so that should not even be considered as a potential inspiration for style descriptors lol</p> <p>Just the simple fact that I remember so vividly how odd and uncomfortable I felt is enough to steer clear of that outfit and not wear anything like it ever again! </p> <p>The phrase itself is great, but the outfit was anything but. There, I think that's more clear :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/purge-planning-and-execution-style-descriptors-and-springsummer-goals#post-1455448 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:31:52 +0000 trekkiegirl 1455448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Initial purge planning <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/closet-purge-planning-yikes-verrrry-long" rel="nofollow">post here</a>.</p> <p>Around the time of that post, I made a list of all the items I own, and it was a bit ridiculous:<br />99 tops, 48 of which were graphic tees<br />12 jackets<br />42 layering items (tank tops, cardigans, sweaters and camisoles - I think that might be a bit low, as I didn't actually list out all my sweaters, just guessed)<br />35 pairs of pants<br />23 skirts<br />13 day dresses + 4 formal or cocktail dresses<br />6 coats<br />30 pairs of footwear<br />I didn't count loungewear, just got rid of things that were stained or had holes. </p> <p>So far, I've gotten rid of about 3-5 items from each category. I plan to get rid of one or two jackets, and a lot more tops. Right now I have about 15-20 items that have not yet been worn in the last 3 months, so I'm pushing to wear those each at least once and see how they feel. </p> <p><b>Looking back</b> at my style prior to this, it was all over the place. Not very defined, to the extent that the only descriptors I could come up with were:<br /><div>Punk/rock/edgy<br /></div><div>Eclectic<br /></div>Scattered</p> <p>Looking at <b>outfits I've worn in the last three months,</b> I'm finding a lot more sense of what I like and how to achieve that. These are a combo of both single-word descriptors and phrases I like when someone used it to describe me (or someone else whose style I admire!)I suppose you could say these are my <u>aspirations</u>:<br /><div>Classic/vintage inspired<br /></div><div>Adventurous<br /></div><div>Refined<br /></div><div>Polished<br /></div><div>Edgy<br /></div><div>Ladylike<br /></div><div>Punk/rock/edgy<br /></div><div>Glam</div><div>Rock Around the Edges<br /></div><div>Sexy Librarian<br /></div><div><br />Obviously there's a lot going on there still, and could be better refined. <b><i>This is where I'd like your help! </i></b><i>If you were to pick 4-5 words from that list, or even other words that aren't on my list, to describe my style, what would they be?</i></p> <p>I also took some time to think about the physical qualities of items I really like, or what I want to obtain:<br />Texture - sparkle, leather, soft/fuzzy<br /></div><div>Embroidery, beading, sequins<br /></div><div>Large print designs, graphic patterns<br /></div>Anything depicting animals, insects or flowers - particularly jewelry and/or cardigans and sweaters</p> <p>My main goals for spring and summer are:<br />Light weight denim jacket or button shirt to use as a layering piece<br />2-3 pairs of shorts (I don't really have any I'm comfortable in, they are all a bit too short). I'd like colored denim. <br />Some loose, flowy tank tops to wear over leggings or shorts<br />Something leopard print, maybe pants or a top<br />Some lighter weight and color tights<br />Espadrilla wedges to replace my white strappy sandals that were old and stained and pretty much my only summer heeled shoe</p> <p>So that's that. I think we are planning another trip to my favorite thrift store for the 3/$1 sale, and I feel much better about finding things I know I'll love this time around. The last trip was before all of my conscious development and planning, and I definitely got some things I shouldn't have. But hey, for 33c you can't go wrong right? Right!</p> <p>I look forward to hearing any feedback, comments, opinions, suggestions etc. Thanks in advance! </p>