https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:22:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/5#post-818834 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:46:37 +0000 Marley 818834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG - how did I miss this thread???? I have been having an absolutel BALL reading everyone's comments! Not only do we have killer fashionistas on this forum, but we have killer writers as well!</p> <p>I'm not sure about descriptors for my style: some words that come to mind for me are - creative or artistic (but NOT in the Santa Fe sense of the word!) tomboyish, trendy, retro (how can one be both trendy and retro??? unless retro is the trend? ) fearless, unpolished - even though sometimes I *want* to be polished I just can't pull it off, eclectic , fun, unconventional, etc. etc. - I'm all over the place! I realize that I haven't posted many outfits on the forum for quite some time so I may not be able to get any help from you, Angie - or anyone else - but if anyone has some ideas would you please let me know? Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/5#post-817927 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:38:47 +0000 Jamie 817927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a little behind on this thread, but now I'm caught up again. What fun! I'm putting this in my favorites, for sure. To refer back to it as I study others' outfits will be fun. And of course, I want to focus on the other UPs to see how you define your style over the coming year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/5#post-817805 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:37:38 +0000 citygirldc 817805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz and Angie, I'm honored with your labels. As you can see I'm hard to figure out.</p> <p>Okay maybe I'm retro romantic for now?? I think my look will change once the hair does something different and it's taking forever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/5#post-817224 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:53:33 +0000 Anonymous 817224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the SUP clan keeps on growing. Glad to gave you aboard, Christy. I know, that elusive "Je ne seis quoi" is what aspire to, as well. You have described my goals to a T. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/5#post-817208 Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:24:32 +0000 christy 817208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I'd be THRILLED to join the Sleek Urban Princess tribe, though I definitely feel more princess-in-training than princess. Will study the others WIWs and see if I can step it up! And I proudly accept the titles of Modern Classic Queen and Business Sophisticate. I'm glad I added a few "tougher" pieces lately - my navy leather jacket especially. But modern classic just speaks to who I am and what I want to convey. I aspire to that "je ne sais quoi" quality that Zap used to describe "chic". I'm always in awe of those whose looks come across as effortless and naturally stylish. I don't aspire to trendy, I don't aspire to cutting edge. I want to look current, abhor the idea of being dated, but I want to dress in a way that people notice me before they notice what I'm wearing. And I think that my comfort with a more traditional way of dressing makes me feel like I'm wearing the clothes instead of the other way around. </p> <p>Charmian, you're right - nothing wrong with figuring out what works and sticking with it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/5#post-816341 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:07:49 +0000 Angie 816341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a pleasure, Sara. </p> <p>Thanks, Caro :)</p> <p>C1, you may not be a flirty person, but your style is very flirty :)</p> <p>Christy, I was hoping that you would see that there is style life beyond edgy - an overused word in itself. You do not need to have an edgy style to have killer style. And plenty of edgy style is not killer. You are a Modern Classic Queen. Or a Business Sophisticate. Or a Sleek Urban Princess - you can join that tribe too :)</p> <p>Natalie - so with you! You lead the Kingdom of Fun Flirty Princess with Naz and Lyn* by your side. </p> <p>Hannah, I need a better grasp of your recent style before I suggest some descriptors. Perhaps you can post some pics? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/5#post-816314 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:33:40 +0000 MNsara 816314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love everybodys' descriptors! Such a fun, yet thought provoking, exercise.</p> <p>Thank you, Angie, for pointing me at SUP -- it really resonates and gives me an excellent filter to screen purchases and outfits through. </p> <p>Maybe we could add that one to the Fashion Persona choices in the Profile? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-816141 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:27:48 +0000 goldenpig 816141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Natalie, I don't find you UWP at all. You're SOOO girlie!! And full of fashion fun! Lots of whimsy in your looks too. You're Flirty Fun Princess for now."</p> <p>Thanks Angie for the moniker! And I see that you've dubbed Citygirldc with it as well--I definitely resonate with her style as well, so good call! And I feel like lyn* should definitely be included in this group too!</p> <p>SaraL, UWP is definitely something I've been attracted to, but I don't think it's ever going to be a main style direction. More of a shadow persona occasionally emerging in small doses like my studded satchel (which is still pretty structured and polished and probably not RATE enough for the real UWPs)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-815055 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:27:45 +0000 Charmian 815055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also: not sure what my descriptor should be. Is it possible to be simultaneously no-nonsense (how many of you describe my outfits as) and playful (I'm often laughing when I put together an outfit)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-815050 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:24:21 +0000 Charmian 815050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, there's nothing wrong with figuring out what you love and sticking with it! I read one of those leadership/self-help books a few years back, and the one thing that stuck with me is the idea that it's easier to build upon a strength than to "make up for" a weakness. There's no reason that shouldn't apply to style, either!</p> <p>I'm sending you a big dose of love for modern classic looks right now!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814938 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:47:10 +0000 Caro in Oz 814938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great thread - rachylou you crack me up (in a good way).<br /> I think you can always tell a great teacher by the sense of fun &amp; laughter in their classes. Thanks Angie - see below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814917 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:23:22 +0000 christy 814917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been having so much fun following this thread and the other one, but haven't had time yet to comment! I have no idea what my style descriptor would be - any thoughts? I am about as far away from UWP as one can get, I think. Modern classic down to the very molecule, no matter how much I try to "edge" up my style! Although I'm finding lately that I'm happier with my outfits when I'm just "me" and not trying to edge things up... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814908 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 03:10:21 +0000 crazyone 814908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie: thanks for the feedback! I feel like Eclectic Romantic is the most suited of all of those. I don't feel like I have a sophisticated enough artistic sensibility to be Arty eclectic (I feel like Arty Eclectic women know how to layer with sophistication, and I don't), and I am not a flirty person in life, so I can't quite claim Flirty Princess </p> <p>rachylou: as usual, you are hilarious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814867 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 02:22:21 +0000 Carole 814867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sooo late to the style persona party...it's so cool to see everyone find their "place"...I guess I'm having a style identity crisis...casual minimalistic classic euro chic? Is that even possible? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814819 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:33:03 +0000 rachylou 814819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will do it Angie! </p> <p>Look out people! I'm coming to *your* town! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814811 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:21:44 +0000 Angie 814811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice one, Suz :). Citigirldc also reminds me of a Flirty Fun Princess. Or a Romantic Retro Pageboy. </p> <p>Rachy, you can be my official US tour guide. </p> <p>Laura, Urban Princes like to curtsey back to Eclectic Princesses that bow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814802 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:14:35 +0000 Laura 814802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, Angie Urban Prince, the Eclectic Princess bows to you ... (I would curtsey but I am too eclectic for that!).</p> <p>citygirldc, I love your moniker! Nice going, Suz </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814733 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:26:32 +0000 Suz 814733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Citygrl - you're a Retro Pretty Page! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814731 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:24:58 +0000 rachylou 814731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, you have to get to know Santa Fe Arty, Angie. This is both an iconic style and a terrible trap.</p> <p>The good side, present day, is maybe represented by Ali MacGraw.</p> <p>The bad side is an overload of turquoise and silver jewelry and fetishized Native American motifs. It gets ugly with the tours to "see the Red Indian people." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814713 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:07:34 +0000 citygirldc 814713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>okay, I'm not sure what I am in terms of labels... maybe a somewhat "retro - something princess". My tastes are currently changing. I like UWP but haven't done that look in quite some time (say college). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814693 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:53:25 +0000 Angie 814693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura! I bestow the title of Eclectic Princess upon you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814680 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:35:21 +0000 Laura 814680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow. If I ever need an adjective, I know where to go - YLFers are full of the best descriptors! Such fun! You guys gave me lots of chuckles today! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814387 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:57:24 +0000 Angie 814387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My pleasure, Jules :)</p> <p>Sara L, remember that I am Euro - not American - and I don't even know what Sante Fe Arty means :). Diana and Jean have very Arty styles. Amy and Caro too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814379 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:53:56 +0000 RoseandJoan 814379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the validation Angie, it is really lovely to Know that someone else sees what you are trying to achieve.</p> <p>This really has been a hugely enjoyable read. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814352 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:32:51 +0000 Sara L. 814352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - Classic Princess by itself sounds too prim - I think Arty could work as long as I define Arty in a way that makes sense to me. Whimsical or Graphic Arty but not Santa Fe Arty which is what initially comes to mind when people say Arty - boho, crazy colors, excessive jewelry, hats, etc (maybe you have to live in this area of the country to understand my association with arty and crazy). This gives me something to think about and work from. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814298 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:55:18 +0000 Angie 814298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sara L, would you like to be a Classic Princess? :). I do see arty elements coming through in whimsical ways. Your style has a playful element to it. FWIW, that's what I see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814291 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:49:10 +0000 Sara L. 814291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the clarification, Angie! I don't think my style is all that well defined and I don't think of myself as particularly Arty or Urban but maybe somewhere in between - occasionally leaning one way or the other. Maybe being somewhere between Arty and Urban is a good starting point to try to clarify a direction. Classic and Princess both seem like good descriptors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814288 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:47:06 +0000 Suz 814288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, if you're not a Knight or a Prince you might be a Duke. But really, you could be a Prince...come play in the court!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-814286 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:41:42 +0000 Angie 814286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, C1! Your style is very girly and it suits you to a tee. A little arty, whimsical, flirty, romantic, and classic. No hard edges. How do you feel about being an Arty Eclectic? Or an Eclectic Romantic. Or Flirty Princess. </p> <p>Sveta, you can join the realms of Urban Prince if you like. Or Urban Lady Prince with Shannon - which is an offshoot of Urban Prince. My lighthearted bossy methods do have a purpose - you are on to me. Clever, Sveta :)</p> <p>Sara L! I was actually meaning that MN Sara was a Sleek Urban Princess. Sorry about the confusion. I think of your style more as an Arty Classic. Or Arty Princess. Or Sleek Arty Princess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here/page/4#post-813713 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:51:10 +0000 catgirl 813713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's your cute coat that is reminding me of these:</p> <p><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/coats" rel="nofollow">http://www.modcloth.com/shop/coats</a> </p>