https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:08:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-440936 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:11:08 +0000 Sylvia 440936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rosee. Thank you for your contribution. Very interesting to read about your style journey!</p> <p>Tessera. Thank you for your contribution. Very well thought through and interesting how you're describing your style.</p> <p>I'm looking forward to start reading the style statement book and get working on my own style statement.</p> <p>I hope I will get you all involved! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-440005 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:21:06 +0000 Tessera 440005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a clear idea about your own style?</p> <p>Yes, pretty much. It is shaped by preference but also by body reality and age appropriateness. </p> <p>Do you have a signature style?<br /> If yes, what is it?</p> <p>I would call it Boho Bombshell. The bombshell part comes from when I used to have an hourglass figure (before babies,menopause and a recalcitrant thyroid performed their magic). I still tend towards waist definition and avoid volume in the midsection, because it makes me look heavier and shorter than I am. The boho comes from my childhood as a California girl - flowy skirts, blouses with billowy sleeves, lots of jewelry in silver and semi-precious stones, handmade things.</p> <p>How do you add your signature to almost every outfit? </p> <p>I add waist definition if it isn't already there. Jewelry is a big component - either big earrings and a significant belt, or an obvious necklace and a cuff. Shoes and bag are what make the outfit look polished to my eye, and that involves both color and shape/style.</p> <p>And how did you find your signature style? </p> <p>It had to appeal to my senses. First color: autumn colors, ocean colors, never red. Then tactile: soft, smooth, fluffy, stretchy, silky, cool. Then interest: color combinations, embellishments, details. The fit had to flatter, but the more interesting an item was to me, the less I cared about flattery. And last, how did it make me feel? Did it make me happy, when I caught glimpses of myself? Did I get pleasure from having it on my body? Did I feel like the star of my own life? Then it was a keeper.</p> <p>What are the style essentials for your style? </p> <p>Curve-celebrating, ocean or autumn colors, significant jewelry, complementary shoes &amp; bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439965 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:05:43 +0000 rosee 439965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great article Sylvia!!! with our famous faces and figures!</p> <p>@CJH: thank you for rambling! and I agree that part of how I found my style was finding out what was "uncomfortable" and trying not to repeat it.</p> <p>@MaryK: I see on the blog post the pic with the Emerson Made blouse ("Queen bee") -- You rock it, sistah!</p> <p>My own style journey is still proceeding but I have had definite likes and dislikes for a long time. I've also learned that some of my likes are better suited to other people (and I can like vicariously through them) than in my own wardrobe. I'm going through a big transition right now style-wise and weight-wise so I figure I'll have better results in about a year from now.</p> <p>According to Style Statement, I got "Organic Essential" (for my overall style, not just clothes) but what does that mean? In my thinking, I prefer natural materials and textures (though I do wear travel-ready synthetics), mostly neutral and softer-toned deep colors that you could find in nature, simple (mostly clean) lines, a little bit RATE, vintage and retro influences ( I like to recycle), and the French Gamine vibe. I'm too heavy to wear Gamine style clothes now, but did often when I was much slimmer -- I like the easiness of the clothes, somewhat polished but somewhat RATE. A very, very slight boho influence too but "cleaner boho" if that exists.</p> <p>"Do you have a signature style? If yes, what is it?<br /> How do you add your signature to almost every outfit?<br /> What are the style essentials for your style?"</p> <p>Item wise: flared skirts (to the knee or lower), bootcut or wider-leg pants (I'm a pear), 3/4-sleeve tops, cardigans and jackets, retro-looking shoes and boots, scarves, vintage-looking earrings, messenger-style bags and totes</p> <p>Color-wise: grey, brown(chocolate and taupe), blue (navy and indigo) with strong touches of white, red and plum</p> <p>Smart casual, but I have to be able to move freely in my clothes (like chase a bus or a child if needed). I don't like constricting clothes most times.</p> <p>"And how did you find your signature style?"</p> <p>I'm a very visual person and I have strong likes and dislikes -- some images have remained in my head since my teen years (I'm 42 now). I'm also very tactile, so things must feel good to the touch (I can't do acrylics b/c they literally rub me the wrong way). I must be comfortable and be able to DO things, my clothes must allow for that. Like CJH, figuring out what not to wear was as important as figuring out what to wear</p> <p>And that's my 2 cents... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439918 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:47:50 +0000 Sylvia 439918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for pointing that out Natalie. Am I able to edit it? Can't find an edit link anywhere even though I'm logged in.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439909 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:57:45 +0000 goldenpig 439909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cjh, love your pictures especially outfit #2!</p> <p>I love how everyone here has such a distinct style and knows how to articulate it!</p> <p>Sylvia--thanks again for including me! You may want to fix your link to the article in your earlier post--I just realized it links to the wrong article. Here is the correct link:<br /> <a href="http://40plusstyle.com/describing-your-style-introducing-the-style-statement/" rel="nofollow">http://40plusstyle.com/describ.....statement/</a><br /> Love your blog! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439908 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:49:39 +0000 Sylvia 439908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all girls for your wonderful feedback on my article. </p> <p>To CJH: My 'research' is far from complete! I only incorporated one little part of my 'research' and feedback I received on style in the article, but I plan on writing an article on style every week. I will incorporate everything I learn here at YLF, from the books I tread and from trying out my own things into the articles. So I love reading about how you all found your style. Would love to hear from many more of you!</p> <p>Answering my question how did you find your signature style, you write: "Not surprisingly, by sometimes, or often in the past, wearing what makes me uncomfortable!" I found that very interesting. Usually I would think it's the opposite. That you discover what is your style or your signature by noticing what feels comfortable. Very interesting to read that for you it was the other way around.</p> <p>You have great style! Thanks for contributing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439426 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:49:51 +0000 Isabel 439426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was great ! And CJH, I LOVED your "rambling" and the pictures. I love how you incorporate color and different silhouettes.</p> <p>I am so proud of the posse ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439398 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:10:42 +0000 Kate 439398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvia, it looks great! So happy to be a part of it, no matter how small! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439388 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:54:17 +0000 rachylou 439388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread is great. It should keep going (!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439262 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:21:47 +0000 cjh 439262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great blog post, Sylvia. Sorry I rambled on so and didn't even realize your research had been completed!! Well, it helps me to put my thoughts on paper, so hope it wasn't a burden to add my response here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1/page/2#post-439261 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:21:09 +0000 AJ 439261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cjh - I luv #7 on you! That is a FAB fall outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-439242 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:02:05 +0000 MsMary 439242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Who woulda thunk I would be featured in a fashion blog! And what fun to be with my YLF homegirls! I can't wait to send the link to my Marine son, PFC Badass! Nice job, Sylvia! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-439241 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:01:46 +0000 cjh 439241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In answer to the questions:<br /> So I would love to ask the YLF community:<br /> Do you have a clear idea about your own style?<br /> Yes, if you mean what I know about what I feel comfortable and attractive wearing.</p> <p>Do you have a signature style?<br /> Possibly, but I don't really know what to call it. It's picking pieces that are not RATE, gear, frumpy or house-wear; fairly structured, nicely made but not designer or luxury quality; body conscious as in trim or skim-fitting but modest; interesting, but somewhat muted, colors that flatter my skin and hair; looking like I am at my best but also at ease in my life and my style - esp. being dressed properly for an occasion and usually just a smidge more dressed up than needed, but not too much. </p> <p>If yes, what is it? Polished Urban Easy. That is not very descriptive, pretty basic, and really vague, I guess. And it also depends on what my urban (semi-rural midwest ?HA?) culture is defining as polished, I guess.</p> <p>How do you add your signature to almost every outfit?<br /> I usually put on accessories or a unique piece. Scarf, necklace, bracelet, earrings, shoes that coordinate, or some combination thereof without overdoing it (IMO). I like to make some part just a touch unexpected, but that is kind of a new development. Maybe a touch that is a little dressier than the tone of the event, or a piece that no one else will wear in that setting, or just to dress up a basic, or an unusual color combo. For instance, wearing a black cardigan which has a lacy overlay on the front, or a top with a ruffle or embroidered touch instead of just plain, or adding a colored piece that is just fun, or pattern mixing.</p> <p>And how did you find your signature style?<br /> Not surprisingly, by sometimes, or often in the past, wearing what makes me uncomfortable! And by trying on lots of things in the stores, and by observing others that I admire or don't particularly like.</p> <p>What are the style essentials for your style?<br /> Good fit. Quality construction (not flimsy). Flattering colors. Fits my personality and lifestyle. Feminine but not "girly"; ladylike but not "sweet". Professional but not severe. Office casual but nowhere near careless or sloppy. Fun but not crazy. Coordinating but not matchy-matchy. Age-appropriate but not frumpy. Easy and appropriate, in that in whatever occasion or activity, I am not afraid to WEAR my clothes, participate, etc.</p> <p>I am not sure after writing all this, that my style is more defined at all!! Here are some of my favorite outfits from this summer.</p> <p>But thanks for the thought-provoking exercise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-439211 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:40:40 +0000 rae 439211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! High five, Sylvia, on a wonderful post! I am honored to have been included and, as AJ stated, I am thrilled with the company. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-439210 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:39:26 +0000 goldenpig 439210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I'm featured in a fashion blog? With my style idols MaryK, Rae &amp; AJ? I'm dying here, I am so excited! Thanks so much Sylvia...what a great blog you have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-439155 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:27:36 +0000 AJ 439155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SQUEEE! Thanks so much, Sylvia. I'm honored to be in such fab YLF company with Rae, Goldenpig, and MaryK.</p> <p>Nicely done blog post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-439058 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:52:03 +0000 Sylvia 439058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ended up using some of the contributions in this thread and images (with their permission) in one of my style articles. You may want to have a look at: <a href="http://40plusstyle.com/do-you-get-seduced-by-trends/" rel="nofollow">http://40plusstyle.com/do-you-.....by-trends/</a></p> <p>Thank you all so much girls! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-435032 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 06:30:44 +0000 Sylvia 435032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa, looking good!</p> <p>Hi AJ. That is a good idea. That works like a style statement as well. How nice that you put all your outfits together. Very easy to browse that way. Loving your style and all your different looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-434672 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:35:53 +0000 AJ 434672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've come up with three adjectives that I repeat to myself when I'm stuck with what to wear or how to accessorize:</p> <p>Casual, Feminine, Fun</p> <p>I don't want to box myself into a particular style, so I find these three adjectives help me not matter what I wear.</p> <p>You can check out my Flickr outfit album:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/wearabouts_town/sets/72157623168731522/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/w.....168731522/</a></p> <p>Good luck with your style series! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-434607 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:15:00 +0000 Lisa 434607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Added some photos from last year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-434465 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:07:42 +0000 Sylvia 434465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks kate. Loving your style. Especially your wonderful dress in picture no 4 and the lovely smile you have in every picture! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-433773 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:11:50 +0000 Kate 433773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvia, here are some pictures of me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-432090 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:26:52 +0000 Lisa 432090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a clear idea about your own style?<br /> Yes. I finally do.</p> <p>Do you have a signature style?<br /> Yes.</p> <p>If yes, what is it?<br /> Modern classic, with some preppy boho mixed in.</p> <p>How do you add your signature to almost every outfit?<br /> I favor some tailored pieces (modern classic), always mixed with softer, rugged elements (slouchy boots, a non tailored item, sometimes just my hair in waves is enough).</p> <p>And how did you find your signature style?<br /> I like all four looks, so I incorporate them all into "my style."</p> <p>What are the style essentials for your style?<br /> Denim, boots, blazers, scarves, button down shirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-431959 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:20 +0000 Sylvia 431959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for your replies. It's so much fun to read about your styles and see your images and read how you came to your style statement. It's been a great way to get to know many of you even though I'm still overwhelmed by the large community and how well you all seem to know eachother. I spent hours on this forum! I'm going to buy the books you recommended for further reading and to get to my own style statement as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-431564 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:59:29 +0000 Aida 431564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same feeling as Sammi Though I can kind of articulate what I'd _like_ my overall style to be (punk + vintage + Euro-chic, so um, Urban Euro-chic I guess?), I don't think I'm quite there yet. I also like to experiment so I currently wear a broad range of styles, but am slowly whittling it down to the stuff I like best. Even if the overall style isn't cohesive just yet, there are a few things I am interested in that do come across in my outfits (which are mostly casual): color, proportion, silhouette. I also make sure my accessories are always working for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-431378 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:15:43 +0000 Anonymous 431378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sylvia, hope it didn't sound like describing your style isn't useful! I just haven't found a meaningful way to do it. Maybe the series you are writing could help me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-431332 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:39:27 +0000 MsMary 431332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, Sylvia, you can click on "view forum posts" under any of our names and that will take you to a list of our posts. Down at the bottom of that list is the threads we started, including our WIW posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-431282 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:55:38 +0000 rae 431282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some pics for you, Sylvia. Included a collage I did from my website way back when. A better look at the different iterations over time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-431265 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:28:25 +0000 nicoleb 431265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My style has recently become more signature i think. In the past years i was pretty much just trendy fashionista. I liked everything and i wanted to try everything. Probably because i'm young. Now i've gotten a better idea for what appeals to me the most and recently i've been working on donating what doesn't fit and adding more pieces that do. I also have a rule now to only add a trendy piece if it fits in with the color palette that works for me. </p> <p>Do you have a clear idea about your own style? Yes. Just recently i've been able to define it more. </p> <p> Do you have a signature style? I think so! :D</p> <p> If yes, what is it? Quirky. Urban meets cutesy? </p> <p> How do you add your signature to almost every outfit? I have been working on trying to.</p> <p> And how did you find your signature style? A lot of experimentation. YLF. Soul searching. ;)</p> <p> What are the style essentials for your style? Quirky accessories. Darker color palette. Abstract prints. Texture. Basics that are not basic. </p> <p>Some pictures that i feel reflect this.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-is-your-signature-style-1#post-431257 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:14:33 +0000 Sylvia 431257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Deborah. Thanks for your reply. Interesting that you are able to stick to both your hairstyle and your color. I admire that in people.<br /> I guess that's why I'm not sure if I could ever really add a true signature to my style. I like constant change, am eager to jump on any trend and my hair is constantly changing from long to short and back again. </p> <p>That's also my problem with buying clothes. Since I tire so quickly of things AND like trends, I end up with lots of things in my wardrobe that I only wear a couple of times and waste too much money. That's one of the reasons I am on this style discovery journey, both for myself and to educate readers of my blog.</p> <p>The solution of course is to go for more classic, all time pieces, but then I get bored again.... It's a fun discovery process though! </p>