https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 21:32:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean/page/2#post-950157 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:21:50 +0000 catgirl 950157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I pondered this question as I drove in to work. &nbsp;AAG is not what came to mind with your outfit, Angie.</p> <p>Some things I consider AAG:</p> <p>Tennis or sailing&nbsp;clothing<br />Wide headbands<br />Keds&nbsp;<br />Clean makeup and shiny hair<br />Denim cut-offs<br />Rugby shirts<br />Baseball caps<br />Ponytails</p> <p>I guess to me AAG is an amalgam of preppy, wholesome, clean, sporty, and fresh&nbsp;- what j. crew was back in the 80s. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean/page/2#post-950140 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:52:00 +0000 Vildy 950140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I meant Mary Tyler Moore as Laura Petrie of the Dick Van Dyke Show but as Mary Richards of Mary Tyler Moore show works, too, for the most part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean/page/2#post-950067 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:51:15 +0000 Sona 950067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I disagree that you look AAG. Your hair and your stance speak much more European chic to me. I agree that fresh scrubbed faces, young and yes long locks for the most part are much more AAG/ classic american. I think Jackie O belonged to previous generation of AAG' s: not current ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean/page/2#post-949984 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:37:53 +0000 texstyle 949984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chrisite Brinkley, Jennifer Aniston, Gigi in the early movies, and most of the girls in Elvis movies lol. Not necessarily just jeans and a tee, but &nbsp;clean, fresh faced, smiling. Classic beauty. Never overly "done up". Not "trendy." &nbsp;I would say button downs are as much a part of this look as tees. Polos to me are a bit more "preppy" than "All American" but they would probably also fit into the category.</p> <p>I agree that the colors red, white and blue help set the stage for the image of "All American."&nbsp; But white shirt and blue jeans with bare feet would also do it -- like Marilyn Monroe tried to portray. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean/page/2#post-949979 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:30:34 +0000 Vildy 949979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ralph Lauren is marketing a fantasy of English county style. It's too ... <br />thick.&nbsp; All-American hasn't much to do with girlishness in my eyes. Strong <br />bones, good teeth, good health, active. Sounds like the dog show, doesn't it? Though it's a style I really like. Simple and groomed hairstyle, neat because the clothes are given to neatness. I wouldn't agree that it's an unpressed look. Clean lines, some structure and/or crispness. Not subtle. Not faddish.&nbsp; Some groupthink, in that it's recognizable and nothing rude. I always think of some contrast as in the stripes or tipped cardigans or jackets. </p> <p>I think it originally meant that America was famous for its sportswear feeling. <br />This jibes with the idea of strong, simple, geometric patterns and otherwise mostly solids. Doesn't have to be all cotton because American Girl has winter, too. </p> <p>Mary Richards, the character who created some controversy! over a housewife wearing pants, had completely All-American style in my book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean/page/2#post-949969 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:15:45 +0000 T-Rex 949969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is the classic style, plus the red, white, and blue combo (which does *not* make you look like a flag, which is my concern about wearing these colors together.) Plus, like other said, the color combo is vaguely naughtical, and you posed next to the water. And, you look approachable. I think that figures in to idea of being "all american".</p> <p>Plus, with your fair skin and blonde hair, you fit into the "all american" myth of beauty...although we all know americans come in all color combinations. But that's a long, tricky, difficult post that doesn't belong here. </p> <p>I think maybe the speaker was using "all american" and "classic" interchangeably in this instance, when the terms really aren't interchangeable. That said, we will be happy to claim you, even if you aren't American. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean/page/2#post-949947 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:59:47 +0000 Anonymous 949947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late here, but your question made me think of something different. I wonder if the "All-American Girl" style is something any young European (or non-American)&nbsp;girls go for, while we're all falling over ourselves to look "Parisian" or "'Eurochic"! Wouldn't that be funny!</p> <p>I think of AAG style as being fresh-faced, wholesome, girl-next-door, simply beautiful without the need for lots of make-up, frills or complicated hair-dos.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-949941 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:52:03 +0000 Carole 949941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of "all american girl style" as preppy classic and simple! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-949939 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:49:02 +0000 Archer 949939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking as definitely not an AG when I have heard the term I didn't think clothing style, more of an idealised conservative, girl who the AAB would be happy to take home to his AAM. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948752 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:16:24 +0000 Adelfa 948752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It wouldn't have occurred to me either to describe you that way. Your look is too sophisticated for that.&nbsp;I agree that it was the extreme classic cut of your pieces, and the red-white-blue color scheme. &nbsp;Plus the water--there's a lot of water associated with all-american things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948705 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:17:34 +0000 velvetychocolate 948705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Kyle - she's hit the nail on the head, so to speak. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948655 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:31:26 +0000 sarah 948655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... I wouldn't have described your outfit that way (except that it is red, white and blue). I think Jennifer Aniston has AAG style - casual, natural, looks great in jeans and sandals... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948649 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:27:33 +0000 Kyle 948649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not an age. Think Christie Brinkley. Not dressy versus casual. Think casual denim and a white tee. It's very fresh and clean, with an overarching simplicity. A lot of primary colors, not necessarily red, white and blue. A little preppy, definitely a strong classic influence. Natural beauty. Nothing overdone. Girl next door is another way of describing it. It's not one single thing...but a complete look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948589 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:35:10 +0000 Anonymous 948589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me AAG means part tomboy, part modern classic. I also think it means bright color (including white) or at least midtones. I don't see an AAG in black or even lots of pastels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948587 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 01:26:49 +0000 Jaime 948587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always wondered about this descriptor also. I think Jennifer Aniston is often described as having&nbsp;AAG style. It wouldn't have occurred to me to label your outfit AAG. At least not modern AAG. Maybe mid-20th century AAG as represented by the women in Alfred Hitchcock's American films. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948562 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:50:49 +0000 christieanne 948562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou and I agree on AAG style. I think the red/blue in your outfit made it a little more AAG than typical of your outfits but still it was "you". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948542 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:09:04 +0000 Transcona Shannon 948542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without reading any other responses and going with my initial, gut response, AAG to me is perfect bright white teeth, shiny hair, healthy looking skin without much makeup, nice fitting clothes without too much skin showing and never gaudy or trashy looking, maybe dresses a bit patriotic with red/white/blue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948539 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:05:27 +0000 unfrumped 948539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>isn't limited to young girls but probably epitomized by college age. But an older prototype might be Jennifer Anniston ( who once was that age!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948484 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 22:47:24 +0000 nancylee 948484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AAG to me means&nbsp;"girl next door" looks: &nbsp;clean, simple, classic, maybe a little preppy. &nbsp;A look that says you're conscientious and&nbsp;trustworthy. &nbsp;;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948439 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:32:38 +0000 Anonymous 948439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><i>When I think of All American, I think of the preppy look. Nautical stipes (navy/white, re/white) with white jeans. Ralph Lauren is definitely on the preppy side. All American shouldn't be anything loud, more on the conservative side. Even jeans and fitted T shirt with ponytail is like the girl next door look which a lot of guys like, and don't wear a lot of makeup.Have a good day. </i> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948431 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:23:26 +0000 Thistle 948431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of Ralph Lauren types, to be honest. Clean, freshly scrubbed, little make-up. Not too bright, not too loud, only a little polished but still polished. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948333 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:29:04 +0000 Angie 948333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies. All very interesting. AAG style means different things to most of you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948315 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:01:50 +0000 K. Period. 948315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is interesting how different our ideas are on this! I always think of AAG as&nbsp;classic American sportswear as personified by Jackie Kennedy. Clean-cut, wholesome (not to overtly sexual, but still feminine) and classic. A little preppy. A little Hamptons. &nbsp;A little Ralph Lauren, but without the western influence. &nbsp;Clean scrubbed, clean hair, straight teeth. Slightly sun burnished.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA: Sorry, meant Jackie in the Kennedy Era, not Jackie in the Onassis Era. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948291 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:28:20 +0000 deb 948291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I saw your post yesterday my first thought&nbsp;was very Ralph Lauren-ish. I did not think AAG but I see how that translates. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948289 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:27:40 +0000 TraceyLiz65 948289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been referred by others as AAG a few times. &nbsp;The photo below was one that provoked that response. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948285 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:22:09 +0000 Suz 948285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of interpretations here! I'm not sure I know what AAG style is, but I would not call this outfit AAG -- though it may have elements of AA (the striped shirt, the colours.)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948280 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:19:04 +0000 rachylou 948280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clean-scrubbed, simple graphics (stripes, checks), simple construction, crisp straight lines, not too fitted, red-white-&amp;-blue, cotton. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948266 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:57:37 +0000 shedev 948266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think something like California casual </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948259 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:51:13 +0000 Liz A. 948259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I immediately think high school or college... letterman jackets and whatnot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-does-all-american-girl-style-mean#post-948258 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:47:51 +0000 Angie 948258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So Liz, AAG style is about the style of young girls - hence the word "Girl"? </p>