https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 04:20:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-814295 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:52:37 +0000 Sara L. 814295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this description! This isn't my style, but it's almost a perfect description of my sister's style. I'm going to cut and paste this to send to her. I think she'll love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-814201 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:32:34 +0000 Anonymous 814201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We do! I really am loving these vibrant discussions and applications of style archetypes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-814107 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:51:52 +0000 Angie 814107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*applause*</p> <p>:)</p> <p>We need to have tea and cake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-814105 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:49:38 +0000 tarzy 814105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for all the great comments! It's exciting to see that we all have our own unique style, even within one umbrella style - my "Earthy" is different from ManidipaM's or VelvetyChocolate's. And that's great! </p> <p>I think what's important is that we each find descriptors that resonate. I intend to use these words as a guide when I go shopping and when I put together outfits. It's already helping - I've realized I'm lacking in "chic" and would like to put more attention there.</p> <p>Also, this is very much a work-in-progress, which may be fine-tuned. Perhaps I will realize that "Earthy" is not quite right, or that "Chic" is a reach - but that's fine. For me, this has been a great way to nudge me out of my paralysis and start moving forward! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813788 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:04:35 +0000 ManidipaM 813788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so interesting to read! </p> <p>I'm thinking of 'earthy' as one of my style adjectives, yet I tend to understand it more in terms of fabrication, materials, texture, even shape/weight than colour. In fact, I eschew 'earth colours' almost entirely (what VC said there, though I suspect the 'earthy' palette always will eschew the tropical or Nordic palettes --- I think 'earthy' is different from simply being nature-inspired in that it is typically of a temperate Nature!). Which is only to say I am a different 'earthy' from you, and possibly that's true of VC as well.</p> <p>Intriguingly, the 'earthy' palette actually dovetails quite neatly with the 'urban neutrals' palette too, I think. (I was just saying over on Astrid's 'country' thread that possibly 'earthy/organic' is not a contrast/opposition to 'urban'...) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813735 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:30:05 +0000 Ariadne 813735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, Tarzy, I am laughing so hard at your "excellent used condition" comment.</p> <p>You are looking more beautiful and young than ever! I swear you've aged in reverse in the last 4 years.</p> <p>I like this descriptor for myself some of the time, too. I am so all over the place! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813726 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:01:28 +0000 catgirl 813726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the descriptors and the evocative stories that go along - we all have rich fantasy lives, that's for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813725 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:21 +0000 kellygirl 813725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great descriptor, Tara. EUC is my next style--after I tire of being a Warrior. (I'm in excellent used condition too.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813657 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:53:48 +0000 velvetychocolate 813657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Pil - I like this a whole lot! While I don't always go for the traditionally "earthy" colours, I'm very drawn to colours that are inspired by nature. Meanwhile, this doesn't necessarily mean a lot of browns or tans for me, since those kinds of traditionally 'earthy' colours don't always work well with my colouring. Thing is, I notice that I am drawn to colours that look like they could happen in nature. Blue with white is the ocean. Black, white/cream and grey is winter. </p> <p>In terms of colour - if it's something that looks like it happens in nature, then I love it. This includes raspberry/fuschia tones, as if they're rhodedenrons, yellow if that means lemons or buttercup flowers, lime green ...looking like actual limes on a tree. Black and white are zebras. Not that I'd wear anything zebra-printed, mind you - but just saying that black and white together really does happen in nature. </p> <p>Something like ink blue paired with black - it's the night sky against the black rocks on a cliff at the side of the ocean. Matte silver accessories are the stars, pearls or a soft ivory scarf are the moon. Likewise, you might see a pink-ish colour and a softer green in the form of a lily pad floating on a serene lake. To me, "earthy" doesn't mean just the typical earth tones that most people think of when pondering the idea of "earthy" - or am I a bit weird for thinking of all the beautiful colours that really do happen in nature? </p> <p>Meanwhile, can I just say that you've done an amazing job at articulating Earthy Urban Chic? I've never even attempted to try and describe a style that I like or that fits me, and yet - your post is resonating beautifully - thank you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813457 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 01:33:53 +0000 pil 813457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy, I've been attempting to ponder my style description, such as it is, and I think you may have just done all of the work for me! I'm not so sure about my wardrobe fitting the color parameters you've come up with, but unless I've totally missed the boat everything else you've come up with really hits the nail on the head for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813411 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:51:21 +0000 tarzy 813411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Misia - I loved those boots in black, but I felt they would overpower the rest of my wardrobe since I don't wear black. When I saw the brown, I felt they retained some of the edge, but in a softer way. Very EUC! </p> <p>MNSara - that's hysterical! At 55, I hope I'm in Excellent Used Condition! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813402 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:42:16 +0000 rachylou 813402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As per usual, I over-imagined when I read "earthy," but I cannot think of a better term for your style, Tarzy, than Earthy Urban Chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813380 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:21:43 +0000 MNsara 813380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy - you are one gorgeous EUC gal </p> <p>I agree that you there's room to increase 'chic' a little, but I also think that chicness can come from 'fit' and the way you carry yourself. (If that makes any sense. . . ) </p> <p>There must be style crossover elements (to whatever my style might be) cause we are chalk leather jacket twins and I wouldn't peg myself as EUC, because of the earthy part. I'm Earthy -friendly though, and love a good olive drab :-)</p> <p>P.S. EUC is Ebay/want-ad speak for Excellent Used Condition . . .hmmmm </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813375 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:16:47 +0000 Misia 813375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My kind of style, I also have these same boots in black, they are so comfy and look great I think! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813362 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:03:32 +0000 amiable 813362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh -- I like this style too! I think I have one foot here as my target style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813356 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:59:08 +0000 Jenava 813356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool! Love the description. It's close to my style, but the earthy element doesn't resonate with me...but I'm not UWP, either. I think I'm more....UGP; Urban Glamor-puss? LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813308 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:03:27 +0000 Anonymous 813308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh man, I wish I had your eloquence. I do love your style </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813295 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:56:42 +0000 rute 813295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love!! That seems to be my Style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813291 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:54:12 +0000 Angie 813291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>(pssst! Add some more of your outfits you gorgeous lady :))</p> <p>I'll chime in again later...glad you resonated with the descriptor I bestowed upon you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-league-of-the-euc#post-813284 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:49:01 +0000 tarzy 813284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm exploring a new style group proposed by Angie - Earthy Urban Chic.<br /> Anyone care to join me? </p> <p>First order of business: define our goals. Bear with me as I think out loud - </p> <p>EUC is - </p> <p>EARTHY: Our style takes its color cue from nature. We leave black and shiny chrome to our kick-ass UWP sisters, and opt for warm and rich colors - browns, tans, teals, moss greens, stone greys, warm pinks, bronze. Nothing too bright or shiny, nothing eye-searing. We prefer our colors to blend in a subtle, easy way - no harsh contrasts.</p> <p>URBAN: Although we have that element of nature, we can be city girls (even if we live in the country.) We like to be current, but not a slave to trends. We like to be modern, as long as the lines aren't too stark.</p> <p>CHIC: We are not boho. We are not overly flowy. We prefer solids, or very subtle, classic prints. We like things simple and elegant - as long as they're not stuffy. We love clean lines - as long as we don't have to fuss with them. We love elegance - as long as it's comfortable.</p> <p>EUC is a bit of a contradiction. That's our constant challenge - to find the perfect mix: </p> <p>- a little structured, but not severe<br /> - a little luxurious, but not ostentatious<br /> - approachable, but not ordinary<br /> - soft, but not flimsy<br /> - slouchy, but not sloppy<br /> - pretty, but not girlie<br /> - current, with a touch of timeless<br /> - comfortable, without losing style</p> <p>How does this sound so far? </p> <p>I think I'm almost there - I just need to step up the "Chic" part a little bit more! </p> <p>Here's what I would consider a typical EUC look for me:<br /> Hair is natural &amp; curly. Brown tortoise glasses.<br /> Soft colors (tan, brown), comfortable fabrics (denim, cotton sweater). Everything fits pretty well.<br /> (I'll talk about the boots in a separate thread.)<br /> This is a bit lacking in the "chic" quotient though - maybe could use a fabulous handbag? </p>