https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:14:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089963 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:34:58 +0000 Neel 1089963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Joy, Zapotee, E, Jeanie and Aubergine!! Comic book super heroine?! I wouldn't have expected that lol! But sounds good!! Really like term 'Classic pop superheroine' Jeanie! Makes me feel very strong :). Hehe!</p> <p>Joy and zap - I had to Google what eclectic meant! :). But I think I do draw inspiration from lot of places and like to be a bit unpredictable with my dressing! So you guys might be right!</p> <p>E - you are spot on about not body con and not too voluminous either observation! I wouldn't have guessed that about myself!</p> <p>Aubergine - I do like mixing feminine with masculine pieces! And love the comfort such outfits bring along! </p> <p>This is such a fun exercise! Wisdom all throughout! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089933 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:03:23 +0000 Anonymous 1089933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are some lovely outfits! I'm always especially in awe of people who can pull off&nbsp;mixing sneakers with dressier pieces.</p> <p>I definitely see bold, sporty, and trendy. It also looks like you like to mix feminine/flirty pieces with elements that are more casual/funky/edgy. Does that sound right? I'm not sure how to put this directly into style-related words, but I also get the impression from your outfits that you're outgoing, adventurous, and lots of fun.</p> <p>And, to my eye, it looks like the two outfits you didn't feel as happy in have a bit more of a romantic look than the ones you loved wearing.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089907 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:25:15 +0000 Jeanie 1089907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Classic Pop Superheroine. &nbsp;I see the graphic element that E mentioned. &nbsp;It's sorta comic book heroine and Andy Warhol Pop graphic a bit.... and a bit classic. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089905 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:24:52 +0000 E 1089905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh comparing the outfits you loved to the outfits you didn't let me see something else! It looks like you prefer cuts that are closer to the body: not body con tight but not voluminous either. And that your favourite pieces have structure. This is fun but challenging! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089889 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:06:44 +0000 Anonymous 1089889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Umm, Let me try although I am not the best at this;<br /> I see sporty, boho, urban, polished.<br /> What about urban sporty eclectic? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089876 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 02:56:45 +0000 Anonymous 1089876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your variety of pieces seen eclectic. How about Modern Eclectic? I can't pick a favorite outfit. You have wonderful style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089850 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 02:36:59 +0000 Neel 1089850@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you rachylou, lucy, E and Jewell! It's definitely been great fun thinking what my style actually looks like. I think I also now have a clearer idea of why certain outfits (Attached) weren't making me very happy though other fabbers liked them. I think these were least happy outfits and&nbsp;I would have been happier if I had thrown in a sneak or cut out boots (which I dont own yet!) with these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089640 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:11:45 +0000 Jewell 1089640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Trying to nail down a style descriptor is definitely a fun exercise. Another forum member (I believe it was HeleninCanada) bestowed my current descriptor, MCP, on me. As I look through your pics "sporty chic" comes to mind but it doesn't quite capture the edginess in some of your looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089624 Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:04:16 +0000 E 1089624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry I couldn't come back sooner! And now you've got lots of good advice!&nbsp;Maybe one more word that comes to mind is graphic: you seem to like brighter color combos and higher contrasts. The colours actually remind me a bit of classic comic book illustrations; take that for what you will. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089493 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 22:05:16 +0000 Lucy 1089493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Tomboy chic" came to mind, though number three put a bit of a spanner in the works with that - it is a lot more ladylike.&nbsp;</p> <p>Whatever your style descriptor, you look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089472 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 21:44:14 +0000 rachylou 1089472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, I really love #2, 4, 5!</p> <p>Second, I think tomboy luxe is pretty good. I *can* see the trendy fashionista, but it's mighty pared down. I think you're *this* shy of classic, close but not quite.</p> <p>Anyways... first impressions </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089087 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:16:43 +0000 Neel 1089087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree Una. &nbsp;I think Vix makes me think a bit differently about my own outfits! I am also leaning a lot towards tomboy nowadays and in a few months my hairstyle would also say that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089062 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 17:00:31 +0000 catgirl 1089062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see sporty but I also see touches of rocker edge with the studs.&nbsp; Definitely more polished though, which shows that studs are not exclusive to the RATE crowd.&nbsp; Bold and graphic for sure.&nbsp; Vix is always great with descriptors and I like her adjectives a lot for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089054 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:55:43 +0000 MuseumGal 1089054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Modern classic&nbsp; tomboy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1089027 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:37:06 +0000 Neel 1089027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Adelfa and Suz for that analysis. &nbsp;Sporty Modern Casual, that sounds a lot like me! &nbsp;I think you all might be&nbsp;on to something here </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088962 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:45:39 +0000 Suz 1088962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Shannon said. And Claire and Amy, too. It took me two years before I finally came up with a style descriptor, and I didn't even come up with it myself -- Angie did! It was really hard for me to nail it down until that moment. And I can't really tell you why those two words (urban prince) have been so helpful. To tell the truth I think I had to be a certain ways along in the journey before they would have meant anything to me at all.&nbsp;</p> <p>For some people, a style "rubric" seems more helpful -- a list of qualities they try to bring to each outfit (i.e. retro rugged sporty or elegant simple organic).&nbsp;</p> <p>When I look at these fabulous outfits of yours I see sporty modern casual. There's energy in each of the outfits, a touch of trendiness and a bit of fun and/ or drama.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088958 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:40:19 +0000 Adelfa 1088958@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me there are strong graphic and modern elements to your look. Very clean and bold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088951 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:30:57 +0000 Neel 1088951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All the comments have been very insightful to me! &nbsp;Thanks Claire, Vix and Shannon. &nbsp;I think I aim to have a casual, laid-back yet polished look. &nbsp;I think I aspire to be like this for now.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/08/14/ladylike-tomboy-meets-modern-classic/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/08/.....n-classic/</a></p> <p>Very me! &nbsp;And I enjoy her style so much! &nbsp;I will go back and read what Inge has to say about her style so I can pin point a few of my own! &nbsp;I love how just starting this conversation has helped me to discover my own style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088914 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:03:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1088914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, outfits #4 and #6 just totally blow me away - absolutely FABULOUS! And that cobalt blue color is just gorgeous on you.</p> <p>As for style - I see elements of classic, modern and sporty. I completely agree with Vix's comments as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088906 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:58:17 +0000 Vix 1088906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Neel --</p> <p>I think figuring out what term(s) resonate can involve a lot of free associating til you land at words that feel right to you in your head and gut. Where one starts is often pretty far from where one finishes!</p> <p>I'm just throwing out terms that came quickly and seemed to&nbsp;apply across all these looks: <ul> <li>bold</li> <li>high-impact</li> <li>dramatic</li> <li>playful</li> <li>contrasting</li> <li>vibrant</li> <li>electric</li> </ul> It'll be fun to see where your explorations take you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088897 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:53:28 +0000 Anonymous 1088897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look so good in every single one of these Neel. I'm no help, but I agree with Amy that it can take a while to figure out what you're going for. And it's perfectly fine to be a "mood dresser" with an eclectic closet full of clothes that allow you to pull of a variety of looks. A lot of fashionistas really enjoy that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088886 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:46:08 +0000 Neel 1088886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Emily -&nbsp;If I rate the happiness factor of all outfits then no 5 has to be the least. &nbsp;But not that I don't like it, just that it makes me less happy. &nbsp;Aaaannnd to think it is&nbsp;supposed to be modern classic and that is what I call myself o_O.</p> <p>Amy - That is a very useful piece of advice. &nbsp;And I am going to remember that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088869 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:29:42 +0000 amiable 1088869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes these ideas take a good long time to develop. &nbsp;I was here almost a full year before I tried my first style descriptor - "Happy Tomboy". &nbsp;That lasted a month or so, before I decided that I was perhaps aspiring to one step more ladylike that that - so I switched to "Spunky Lady" (as in, Lady-like with spunk). &nbsp;That's currently where I'm sitting, but I don't think my style is living up to it - (My style is closer to Happy Tomboy, truthfully - maybe I should go back). &nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, that to say - it's fun to think about, but don't feel pressured over it - at some point, something will probably just pop into your head (or someone will say something that fits). &nbsp;And it's okay to start with something and change it as you realize it doesn't quite fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088868 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:26:44 +0000 Emily 1088868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm... the words that come to mind are sporty(1/4/6)/edgy(2/3/7)/feminine(1/2/3/6), except #5, which looks straight up modern classic to me. &nbsp;What about these outfits makes them sing to you? &nbsp;Do some of them feel more comfortably you now, and are some more where you want to be in terms of style? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088865 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:17:34 +0000 Neel 1088865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I should have attached pics the first time round! &nbsp;:) &nbsp;Thanks for asking E! &nbsp;I have now attached pics for reference and of my favorite outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088860 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:14:33 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1088860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with E's suggestion of attaching some pics of your favorite outfits. It's always easier with visual aids. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088845 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:49:10 +0000 Word Lily 1088845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm right there with you. I don't feel I have the vocabulary to name my style. Good luck! I'll be watching closely. :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088832 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:34:02 +0000 E 1088832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you attach some pics of outfits you felt wonderful in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-my-style-descriptor-stumped#post-1088783 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:03:05 +0000 Neel 1088783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When Una mentioned Tomboy Luxe today I was wondering what it meant. &nbsp;Then one thing led to another and I am now wondering what is my style descriptor. &nbsp;I searched and I found this&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/summary-of-uwp-thread-pop-your-descritor-here">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ritor-here</a></p> <p>What a great exercise you guys have done! &nbsp;I am late to the party, but I am intrigued nevertheless. &nbsp;I feel my style is all over the place! &nbsp;Though I tend to be minimalist, simple, clean, sometimes lady like, sometimes tom boyish&nbsp;..... I still love the studs, chunky boots, sneaks and equally love sparkles. &nbsp;So have &nbsp;you been able to identify me as someone who has *so-and-so* style? &nbsp;I have little clue of what I am ..... my profile reads Modern Classic and Trendy Fashionista! &nbsp;Mainly because those are the only two terms I could understand! &nbsp;:D &nbsp;So, how do you perceive me and my style? &nbsp;Or is it too early to ask? Thanks for helping me along this style journey of mine! </p> <p>ETA - pictures of my favorite outfits</p>