https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 03:40:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1444387 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:30:21 +0000 AM 1444387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will also go and bump a post that I did to recap all responses. This might be useful and simply fun to see how the responses netted out.</p> <p><b>Marie:&nbsp;</b>I look forward to seeing your theme and your growth.</p> <p><b>bbgestier:&nbsp;</b>I also&nbsp;follow a very strict colour palette -- which is very&nbsp;similar to yours. And it is an interesting exercise to reflect back and think --&nbsp;what was wearing? I'd love to know if you have any other strict rules regarding shoes/boots, jewelry, silhouette, etc.</p> <p><b>quiet girl:&nbsp;</b>It seems like a lot of folks are in&nbsp;transition. Seems like you are adding some great new piece (very nice DH). Looking forward to seeing how your style evolves.&nbsp;I know what it feels like when you just must pass on items that you just can't face anymore. Hope you can find a good home for your J. Crew cardigans! <p>Glad you are&nbsp;enjoying your closet days.</p> <b>Janet: </b>Consistent execution in daily outfits does seem to be a common theme.&nbsp;&nbsp;And I can absolutely relate to your comment. "I still sometimes make mistakes of trying things that suit me in theory, but I end up just not reaching for them, so there is a disconnect somewhere." But perhaps, as you said, you might just have a fab closet. <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1444378 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 13:02:33 +0000 Janet 1444378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd have to say around an 8, but as others have mentioned, that understanding doesn't always come through in the execution of daily outfits. I think I have a pretty good grasp on what suits me, and of course I know what I like! However, I still sometimes make mistakes of trying things that suit me in theory, but I end up just not reaching for them, so there is a disconnect somewhere. Or maybe I just have too many fab things in my closet. </p> <p>I don't think I'd ever give myself a 10. I feel like the more I learn, the more there is to learn. And I may have times when I'm paying less attention and am more complacent about style, but I don't ever want to get *too* complacent. That's how a lot of women ended up wearing helmet hair from the 60s into the 80s, and mom jeans before they came back "in." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1444370 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:42:42 +0000 Quietgirl 1444370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not very well. I know what fits and I know the colors that work best for me. Beyond that, I am in transition, having been here for less than a year. I was In a style rut with cardigan sweaters and pencil skirts. This year marked the acquisition of BF jeans, booties, and leather motojacket (a gift from my DH). I am also tossing most of my cardigans from JCrew LOL!</p> <p>We are all in transition, really. Fashions change over time... even Angie has honed her style since she began her blog.</p> <p>I can say, I am enjoying my closet these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1444345 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:20:10 +0000 Anonymous 1444345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say a 9. I follow a very strict colour palette&nbsp;(black, white, grey, navy, tan) and believe less is more. This personal style rule of mine has minimised fashion disasters for me and has made me look back on myself as a 15-19 year old and wonder, firstly what I was thinking, and secondly what I was wearing?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1443969 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:20:05 +0000 Marie 1443969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've only recently discovered my style. Since I turned 20 last year, I've been picking items in a "theme"...so I will say 2-3 for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1440918 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:06:57 +0000 Zibbets 1440918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Torontogirl said! I know what I like, but changes of season and fluctuations in body shape sometimes throw me off. I sit up and pay attention&nbsp;when Angie and others write about what people with a long neck can wear, for example. The concept of bookending has been an epiphany, and now that I'm aware of it, it's as&nbsp;simple as&nbsp;gravity.&nbsp;I think I will save a lot of time and energy as&nbsp;I gain a&nbsp;better understanding of what works and why.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1440887 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:14:14 +0000 Anonymous 1440887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a wonderful question and it shows how much I have grown and evolved. &nbsp;<br />When I first came to YLF I might have categorized myself as a 2-3 (no plan in place and&nbsp;bending to very trend that came my way). &nbsp;</p> <p>Today I confidently categorize myself as either a 8-9. &nbsp;I learned a lot, and more importantly, I implemented what I learned. &nbsp;It has been a fun learning experience and because I make so many fewer mistakes I have now given myself permission to buy things that were previously out of my price range. &nbsp;It seems to be a win-win for me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1440882 Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:59:01 +0000 AM 1440882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm traveling but hoping to dig into these when I get home on Friday. Thanks for playing. Very helpful to learn how people make distinctions about style and dressing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1440507 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:43:47 +0000 juliette 1440507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably a 3.&nbsp; I'm a new mom and I would say I was a 6 before the baby was born.&nbsp; Looking forward to raising that ranking as I figure out what works best with my new lifestyle, somewhat changed body, and evolving taste! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style/page/2#post-1440480 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 20:49:28 +0000 Lyn D. 1440480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL Shedev re knowing what we don't like!<br />I am 8-9, there is always room for improvement, &nbsp;and that is half the fun </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440391 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:12:10 +0000 shedev 1440391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In knowing what is my style, I'm an 8. I'm usually good at recognizing it, but I do get pleasantly surprised once in a while. My trouble came, at least until recently, with knowing what I don't like. Especially when it comes in a good color for me and fits really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440377 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:40:49 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 1440377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's see....I love my closet, can pull together appropriate outfits for any occasion that make me feel fab, know what colors, patterns, contrasts, silhouettes and types of items make me happy, know what is figure flattering (although I&nbsp;don't always care), wear all of my wardrobe, and am able to combine things in lots of different ways as well as utilize several&nbsp;FFBOs.&nbsp;I try trends that appeal to me but don't jump on every new thing that comes out.&nbsp; From that, I'd give myself at least an 8.&nbsp;I'd like to be able to sum up my style with a cute moniker, but I&nbsp;haven't been able to do that yet.&nbsp; I can describe it in a few words or sentences, but that's not as fun.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440366 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:01:52 +0000 Day Vies 1440366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question -- I am about a 7.5 - 8. I love visually interesting pieces but I know the range of styles that appeal to me most and that's where I live. It took a LOT of focus and energy but I am happy with knowing the difference between what I think is cute for me and what I think is cute and general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440360 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:33:59 +0000 lyn67 1440360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <div>I'm with Astrid here, and saying: I would put myself as an&nbsp;8/9 when it comes to knowing my style and what I like. I would say maybe 6/7 if it comes to implementation. Mostly because I haven't found the right pieces yet or budget doesn't allow for them" <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440252 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:42:03 +0000 approprio 1440252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say around about 6/7. I know what I like, I <i>think</i> I know what suits me and I genuinely love the contents of my closet. </p> <p>It's all&nbsp;complicated by&nbsp;a&nbsp;diversity of aesthetics,&nbsp;personae,&nbsp;preferences and implementations. In other words, I like a lot of things but I need to&nbsp;resist the temptation to&nbsp;wear them all at once.</p> <p>So no, I don't fully understand my style.&nbsp;But isn't all the fun in the finding out? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440244 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:27:05 +0000 crutcher 1440244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was about to write a post about how pleased I am with my current style when an old adage that had been with me forever came flashing into my mind...<br />&nbsp; &nbsp;When thy cup runneth over, watcheth out...<br />Maybe I should save my smug satisfaction for later...smile... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440222 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:38:29 +0000 Astrid 1440222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would put myself as an 8/9 when it comes to knowing my style and what I like. I would say maybe 6 if it comes to implementation. Mostly because I haven't found the right pieces yet or budget doesn't allow for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440216 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 10:26:12 +0000 Anonymous 1440216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was about an 8 a few weeks back, but strangely I'm feeling indecisive at the moment so I think that number has dropped a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440161 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:46:02 +0000 Gigi 1440161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking that I was about a 7--I have gotten a pretty good handle on which styles I like, and how much of each style should be in my wardrobe&nbsp;(I am a bit eclectic), but I feel a style shift coming on, and so I'm feeling more like a 5 these days. Not sure where I'm headed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440155 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:23:09 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1440155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm maybe a 5. I am not sure I understand my style very well. I have a way of dressing, and it seems kind of consistent, but who knows if it's really my style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440151 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:15:04 +0000 Suz 1440151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are only two rules here:&nbsp;</p> <p>1. Have fun with fashion.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. Wear the heck out of your beautiful clothes! &nbsp; :)&nbsp;</p> <p>I would put myself on a 7. Meaning I know (pretty much) what suits me, I know what works for my lifestyle, and I have a highly functional closet of clothes that give me great satisfaction. I even have one of those fun monikers, thanks to Angie: Urban Prince. And I like it!&nbsp;But I still want to make some refinements to my style and I'm not entirely sure how to do that.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440143 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 04:44:06 +0000 rachylou 1440143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My OWN style? I'm a total flunk out. I totally need Angie and YLF. It's not funny how one (me) can be so blind about oneself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440130 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 03:43:13 +0000 Gaylene 1440130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it means knowing what I like to wear, I'm at a 10. If it means knowing how to describe it to another person, I'm probably a 4. If it means consistently sporting a certain look, I'd say a 5 or 6. Looking at that, I'd say I'm a 6.5. Which, given I'm 65, seems eerily right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440104 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:36:36 +0000 frannieb 1440104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question - I will give myself a 5 - because I know what looks good on me when it comes to silhouettes &nbsp;- yet I have no style descriptor words and could not explain overall aesthetic. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440095 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 02:24:30 +0000 Susie 1440095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that I find the term "personal style" somewhat intimidating. I very much know what I like- and even more what I don't like- to wear. But does that translate to personal style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440078 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:37:40 +0000 Style Fan 1440078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand my personal style very well.&nbsp; Probably an 8.&nbsp; I can always improve.&nbsp; Like CocoLion I live very casually and don't dress up much.&nbsp; The days when I wore my personal style are gone so it is a fun exercise for me to read about fashion now.&nbsp; Big sigh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440075 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:36:50 +0000 Ann in New England 1440075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you'd asked me three days ago, I would have said a 2 -- I thought I knew what I liked, but didn't have the words to express it nor the skills to make what I liked work in my life.</p> <p>I spent the last 2 days working through the 14-week "course" on Wardrobe Architect, and so I'd now say I'm a 5. I have a very clear idea of what I like, what works when in my life, what my style goals are, and how to proceed going forward. Where I fall short is in the actuality. I'm not too clear on what really looks good on me, and if I can take my style from theoretical to reality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440052 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:07:46 +0000 Staysfit 1440052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm a 5/6. I am fairly consistent in what I choose, but I cannot say I always understand why I make those choices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440050 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:00:53 +0000 Caro in Oz 1440050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>With huge thanks to Angie &amp; YL Fabbers I feel I hover around 9 now. I'm REALLY happy with my style on a daily basis now that I've let go of needing to try lots of different looks. </p> <p>There are two&nbsp;reasons I don't make it to 10; one is that I have trouble finding some of the clothing I need to pull my looks together -I live in a town with limited shopping for the kinds of clothes I like &amp; our summers can seem to go on forever with 100++ temps. so I don't get to wear my favourite - pants jackets/coats &amp; footwear for a quarter of the year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scale-of-1-10-how-well-do-you-understand-your-personal-style#post-1440043 Mon, 09 Feb 2015 23:45:14 +0000 Karie 1440043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I barely understand style, let alone my style, lol. Honestly, I have learned quite a bit since joining YLF, but there's a difference between what I've learned and what I've put into practice. I'm working on both.&nbsp;I'd say I'm smack in the middle at about a 5. </p>