https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:36:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093672 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:38:19 +0000 Classically Casual 1093672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've known men who bought complete outfits because they didn't trust their own expertise and it was easier to buy outfits supposedly put together by professionals who knew what they were doing. Also, one friend was color blind and had an elaborate system for getting dressed, so he would be color coordinated to the rest of the world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093663 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:25:42 +0000 retailgirl 1093663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also buy pieces as I go along but when I buy a new piece I usually have something at home that will go with it and I have an outfit put together in my mind...then when I get it home I try it on, and "play" in my closet and with my accessories. I grew up in a small town, before the advent of the Internet, (in the 60's), and there was a girl in my school who would see an outfit in Seventeen magazine and write to the store cited in the mag and buy the whole outfit. (Her family was well-off.). I was envious, but my mother would say that money did not make you well-dressed and putting your own individual spin on an outfit was infinitely more interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093658 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 21:16:24 +0000 jayne 1093658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would do it, if I could afford it.&nbsp; I often am trying to emulate a look with what I have available but sometimes fail because I don't go far enough, get close enough, to the look I want.&nbsp; I read in an older fashion book a recommendation to always buy an entire outfit (from a storefront) if you fell for it, because you will probably never be satisfied with the look you create yourself from second best items.&nbsp; I have felt that myself.&nbsp; But, that said, the more I practice, I am getting a better eye for what it is about the outfit that appeals.&nbsp; So since I cannot afford to copy the actual items, I am taking the longer route an training my fashion muscles.&nbsp; Some day they might be big and strong! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093352 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:05:24 +0000 K. Period. 1093352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the "ban" is not really intended to mean "don't do it, ever!" but instead to say "know thyself--don't mindlessly copy a look." &nbsp;The ban is intended to remind the purchaser that they should carefully consider whether that combination really reflects their style and fits them in the way it should. If it is absolutely you and it fits you to a T, then there is no reason not to take it right off a mannequin. &nbsp;I have a friend who has a fabulous outfit that she bought right off the mannequin at Express. &nbsp;The outfit is the perfect match for her style and body shape and it pushes her style level a bit. &nbsp;She loves it, and it looks great on her. &nbsp;If I'd have bought the same outfit, it would have been a disaster. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093348 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:03:53 +0000 DonnaF 1093348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm.&nbsp; I guess buying from a look book or other pre-styled outfit has never occurred to me, and I would never put down a person who did so.&nbsp; I never buy a lot of pieces all at once, and I doubt all the pieces in a pre-styled outfit would both fit and flatter me.&nbsp; Each season, Eileen Fisher seems to put together coordinating outfits for those who like her look from head to toe.&nbsp; The brand is too pricey and drapey for me, but I can quite see the appeal.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093283 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:27:31 +0000 Aleta 1093283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alexandra and&nbsp;Thistle you make me laugh, your right annagybe, Anna Del Russo is always wearing runway looks. &nbsp;Although the original magazine comments were probably referring to high end designers I was wondering if the same principle filtered down and applied to us all?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093281 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:27:01 +0000 Gaylene 1093281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thoughts are the same as deb's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093279 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:26:20 +0000 Amy 1093279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I sometimes buy a whole outfit if it really appeals to me. No one has ever called me out for doing so, not that I would care much anyway, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093272 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:22:48 +0000 MsMary 1093272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my offline life I don't run in circles where amybody would even notice if I wore an outfit that was straight off the mannequin (let alone the runway!).&nbsp; I do have one outfit that is a pantsuit and blouse from one label and I wear it proudly -- if that's fashion suicide then so be it!</p> <p>I guess I don't understand what the fuss is about, one way or the other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093267 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:21:34 +0000 deb 1093267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not because if the fit issues that would accompany. I do not think many people could do a complete copy unless they were the same size as the model. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093256 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:17:07 +0000 annagybe 1093256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna Del Russo's whole game is wearing head to toe runway designer looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093220 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:52:33 +0000 Thistle 1093220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I am not sure too many people could wear what was on the runway in the real world. That feels more like art to me, which is then modified for women to actually wear.</p> <p>That said, I see nothing wrong with buying a whole outfit from whatever your inspiration might be if it is in your budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093214 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:46:46 +0000 Suz 1093214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might if I could afford it! But I'd probably have to tweak it to work with my colouring, etc. or my lifestyle. I wouldn't really care if others saw it as style suicide. I doubt they would, anyway.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093188 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:34:36 +0000 Alexandra 1093188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why it would be considered style suicide to "lift a complete look from the runway". Have you seen what some of those designers put on those poor models?</p> <p>If a mannequin in a store is styled well and to your liking, I don't see why you couldn't buy and wear the whole outfit. Many people don't care to make decisions about what goes with what, and which accessories will work. It's easier this way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093121 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:47:37 +0000 Anonymous 1093121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As long as you look fabulous, who cares? Fashion suicide seems more fashion victim...wearing something that is not your style just because it's the latest thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093120 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:47:37 +0000 Mo 1093120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It has never once occurred to me to buy an outfit head to toe from either a mannequin or catalog. &nbsp;Maybe like Modgirl I never had the cash to lay out all at once. &nbsp;Maybe I don't think in set outfits, but rather in separates I can use a few ways. &nbsp;<br />I think I have copycatted a look since joining here&nbsp;twice. &nbsp;Can't remember if it was for a challenge or what. &nbsp;It's just not my thing I guess.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093093 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:35:42 +0000 Anonymous 1093093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never bought an entire "head to toe" outfit, as I like to be creative. That said, I don't want to judge people who do, especially if they love what they're wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093090 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:34:07 +0000 Sarah A 1093090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a friend who is not much into following fashion or remixing so she buys lookbook or mannequin outfits she likes head to toe and always hangs them together and wears them together, no remixing ever. She always looks great and picks things that suit her so it totally works. I would not have realized this is what she did before she told me so I think it really depends on the wearer of the outfit and their ability to select what works for him or her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093089 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:32:51 +0000 Angela K 1093089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the fence with this one.&nbsp; I generally shop for separates and combine them with my personal style, but I admit to being hooked on Talbot's.&nbsp; I do shop their catalogs and try to copycat outfits that I love by SYC.&nbsp; Sometimes, if I'm lucky and all the pieces are available when they have their awesome sale, I'll buy the outfit.&nbsp; Usually though I add to it to make it really "my style".&nbsp; Now having said that, I must also admit to seeing other people in Talbot's items that I loved in the catalog, and thinking "Wow! That ruined it for me!" So it's all relative.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093085 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:29:01 +0000 modgrl 1093085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to be able to buy a complete look from head to toe. I just can't ever commit to spending that kind of cash all at once. I usually buy pieces one or two at a time.... as long as I continue to seasonally update my wardrobe, I can usually come up with some passable interpretation of a look at that I am interested in!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093083 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:26:55 +0000 Von 1093083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I definitely thinks some people appreciate having the whole entire thing laid out for them to walk in and say "I want it all", and be done with shopping.&nbsp; I never, ever buy complete outfits, and as a self imposed rule, I never ever buy the exact look off of a mannequin.&nbsp; I like having creative control, I may love how they styled it, but I want my go at it as well.&nbsp; I also hate when someone says to me "Oh, I saw that dress at XYZ also" or "I have that too!".&nbsp; I want someone to at best say "I have that too and NEVER thought to wear it like that".</p> <p>&nbsp;I think when shopping at chain stores that offer hundreds of the same piece, all prominent in the front of the store -- and 60% off, I will only buy it if I can retain my individual style. I have to be able to pick out the winning pieces and be able to make them fit me, so that I'm not walking around looking like the advertisement for Ann Taylor (because I have a weakness when the sales emails start coming in!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093081 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:24:25 +0000 lyn67 1093081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I dunno, but I like to be creative! Sometimes I am able to recognize clothing items, but not the all outfit, or really, nobody buys it from head to toe either? I&nbsp;guess it's hard to&nbsp;do it exactly &nbsp;like in a magazine, because is really hard to put together an entire ensemble, including shoe and accessories-which can&nbsp;alter&nbsp;&nbsp;the &nbsp;look, not to speak about&nbsp;the impact&nbsp;of it&nbsp;on&nbsp;different body types, sizes&nbsp;resulting in&nbsp;different fits. <br />See what others, say, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093080 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:24:16 +0000 Anonymous 1093080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think it matters. Seriously. You should enjoy what you wear. If you like the entire look, what's wrong with copying it? Like you said, benefit from someone else's expertise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/re-angies-blog-when-copying-isnt-cool#post-1093073 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 14:08:19 +0000 Aleta 1093073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's brilliant tutorial today has probably answered some of my questions &nbsp; &nbsp;(is she telepathic?) but I thought I would go ahead and post anyway.</p> <p>I often read in fashion magazines that it is considered style suicide to "lift a complete look from the runway" or "wear one designer head to toe". &nbsp;If this is so at the higher end then I assume that the same would apply if you bought a complete outfit as shown in the look-book of any brand or high street shop.</p> <p>Now fashion is a extremely competitive industry and the designers and stylists at any house or brand are at the top of their game and when they pull a look together you are seeing the result of their talent and artistry. &nbsp;So why is it frowned upon to pay respect to their work by wearing an outfit as they intended?</p> <p>Now I am assuming here that you love the look, it is flattering&nbsp;and that it fits with your style persona and you are not just wearing it because it is brand x or y. &nbsp;Why shouldn't we benefit from their expertise, sometimes the outfit just looks wonderful as originally shown.</p> <p>So what do you think, would you ever buy a complete outfit as shown in a brochure? If you saw someone whose outfit you recognised from a look-book what would you think? &nbsp;Ladies, is it style suicide?</p> </p>