https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:38:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale/page/2#post-649162 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 05:59:33 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 649162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I'd be in the 5 neighborhood. I am moderate in my trend adoption and some I never adopt. However I would not call my casual look classic, though my dog show look goes that way much moreso (pencil skirts, button downs, etc but with funky details and fun shoes). I think I'm in the more "arty" range. I certainly aspire to looks like Jean's and Audie's. With a little dash o' punk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale/page/2#post-649080 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:03:24 +0000 cheryl 649080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you Natalie and give myself an 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-649039 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 02:02:33 +0000 goldenpig 649039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jyoti--someone brave enough to call themselves a 10! I also think of Annagybe and Cocolion in the same vein. </p> <p>I think it's fascinating to see where people peg themselves in terms of how quickly they adopt trends. I also think it's great that no matter how classic or trendy we dress (or a mixture), we all look fab and stylish in our own way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-649032 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:57:42 +0000 Sarah A 649032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>interesting read! I am putting myself at a 1 or 2, mainly classic stuff for me. Maybe mixed in such a way to be a bit interesting or trendy if I like the current trends. I am curious if this will change as I spend more time noticing trends since they are something I probably never noticed before a few months ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-649031 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:56:43 +0000 Jaime 649031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fresh from the thread where I admitted loving oxfords, slouchy tapered pants, etc. I still initially thought I was about a 5/6. I think the terms need more definition - I will read the thread from last year, because it is interesting to see how others interpret this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-649027 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:55:20 +0000 Jyoti 649027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to give myself a 7, but I am re-calibrating according to other responses in this thread and right now I would actually give myself a... 10 (!) Maybe not all super trendy, but I've been drawn to the weirdest things lately. I was actually just in Forever 21 today and tried on these detached collar sheer dresses. I am really interested in trying very different silhouettes and patterns lately and am just craving putting my spin on current trends. I love the spread we have here! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-649010 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:44:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 649010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've given this quite a bit of thought and have decided it all depends on what the trends are at any given time. I'm adopting quite a few trends right now (florals, slouchy trousers) but there have also been seasons where I personally don't care for what's trending, so it would be less then.</p> <p>So I guess I'm going to have to pass on giving myself a number. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-649005 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:39:40 +0000 Sveta 649005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no idea. I guess I like to style classic elements in not conservative and expected way. For me new trends allow me to try something new and avoid being bored. If Angie set herself as 5 then I maybe 3? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648992 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:19:44 +0000 nancylee 648992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Natalie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648990 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:18:27 +0000 Anonymous 648990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a one or two. I wear very classic stuff, with some fun jewelry and slow, very slow to adapt to trends </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648953 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:23:48 +0000 Aziraphale 648953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm....I'm probably about a four. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648937 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:29:51 +0000 Mo 648937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Mandipa and Angie as not seeing classic to trendy on a scale. I would argue I'm neither. But if you're asking whether I'm quick to adopt trends vs sticking with tried and true silhouettes, I would put myself at about a 4. I'm not the first gal on the block rocking the latest new thing. But I also eschew the true classics. Button downs (blech). Pencil skirts (no thanks). Pumps (I own one pair - yet to wear them). Even the suit I just bought is as far from classic as I could get with still being deemed professional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648934 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:24:27 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 648934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I read this thread at the office and thought about it a fair bit. I started a blog so I could review my pics and see what patterns emerge.</p> <p>I suspect I am in the 5 range as well. I do adopt trends that I like but I also gravitate towards clean lines and simple design (with the exception of my infatuation with ruffles).</p> <p>I found the topic and comments to be very interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648931 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:17:16 +0000 Jjsloane 648931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'm about a 4 or 5. I like both but do not find them mutually exclusive. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648929 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:15:26 +0000 citygirldc 648929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I lean toward the classic side although I do like trendy items, so I mix and match. I'd like to think I'm a 5 on the scale, but maybe a 4.5.??!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648843 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:17:49 +0000 rae 648843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-classic-is-on-one-end-of-the-continuum-whats-on-the-other-side" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....other-side</a></p> <p>Here's the link - I think we may need to draw up a matching diagram. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648842 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:16:49 +0000 Meredith1953 648842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am really slow to adopt trends. It took me till a few months ago to buy a pair of skinnies and I just bought wedges like a week or so ago! I put myself at around a 1 or 2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648840 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:14:32 +0000 goldenpig 648840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting answers! </p> <p>Lyn--I'm a polka dot fashion victim too! Interesting how polka dots are a very classic print but right now are considered trendy!</p> <p>Diana, Dana and Rae--I would love to see/hear more about this radial diagram with the different scales! Intriguing!</p> <p>Tanya--I agree, me too!</p> <p>Manidipa--I'm like you--I like classics with a twist!</p> <p>Nancy and Julie--I think you two are well balanced and epitomize how to look hip and stylish without necessarily being trendy!</p> <p>Abie--about retro and boho--maybe it would be considered trendy if you just started wearing it when it came back in style recently, but classic if you've been wearing that style all along!</p> <p>Claire and Mary--I think being classic is great too! And Claire, about dressing like you did in high school--isn't that fun to revisit items/trends you loved before but now are having their day in the sun again? Is is a lot different wearing the trends the second time around?</p> <p>Angie--thanks! I would love to see a link to this thread if anyone can find it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648839 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 22:11:18 +0000 Angie 648839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also don't see Classic as the opposite of Trendy and we had an excellent thread about this about a year ago. </p> <p>As per Jules's analogy on that thread (and Rae reiterated it), Classic is like the sun, and all other styles are like planets orbiting around it for guidance, inspiration and energy - be it trendy, romantic, androgynous, bohemian, sporty, arty, punk. </p> <p>I LOVE the classics. I LOVE trends. On this particular scale I average at a 5. My look is all about mixing up trends with the classics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648828 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:52:30 +0000 Anonymous 648828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a 2-3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648810 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:16:03 +0000 rae 648810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seem to remember a thread from way back where the YLF collective eventually decided that there is more than one style scale, and that they all sort of radiate from classic. That might explain why Diana and IK and I are tipping toward classic even though none of us have heavily classic styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648801 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:51:27 +0000 ironkurtin 648801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tip avant garde, not trendy. I think I'm around a 2/3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648766 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:09:40 +0000 RoseandJoan 648766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mix both trendy and classic items within the same look, however my wardrobe would not function without the classics so I'm plumping for a 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648763 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:59:25 +0000 Anonymous 648763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this a trick question? Just kidding. I find it hard to answer... maybe a 2? Even though my friends think I'm getting a little trendy, most trends that appeal to me are just classic items that are having their day in the sun. Like Rae said, I have seen these things before: animal prints, hi-low skirts, brights, color blocking, loafers, stripes and florals--even pattern mixing. In a way, I'm dressing much like I dressed in high school. Yikes, is that a bad thing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648753 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:45:19 +0000 nancylee 648753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably about a 3/4. I'm usually a pretty slow adopter, but I do adopt eventually!</p> <p>(I had to adjust my number downward when I saw how low everyone else's numbers were....this may still be too high) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648746 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:37:16 +0000 rae 648746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a... 3? I am sloooow to adopt trends, unless they are trends I've seen as "classics" before. Like rugged boots... pretty much standard for working men at one time. Leather jackets and vests? Seen those since the middle ages, I my mind reads' em as classic. Midi skirts, seen 'em before when modesty was a bigger thing. </p> <p>I slid myself a little up the scale because I do have a few exceptions. My favorite colors are not exactly classic, but they go in and out of fashion. Artsy trends like photographic prints also have my heart because great art/photography will always be great and artsy. Thus they always seem current to me, even if the look doesn't count as classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648743 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:36:11 +0000 Abie 648743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm unsure. Maybe a 6 or 7...</p> <p>I feel like I wear a lot of classic shapes. I wear bright color and pattern which is very on trend right now but some of these things I've worn for a while and don't really consider them trendy colors/patterns. Recently I've added more trendy footwear which I think edges me back in the trend direction. </p> <p>I think I have quite a bit of retro and some boho leanings too but I don't know how those rank on a classic/trend scale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648736 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:31:48 +0000 ManidipaM 648736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure... I don't see classic as being the opposite of trendy, so am confused by the scale itself. I can articulate my position better by saying that I like my garments to have a non-conservative fabrication or detailing when the cuts are classic and I like unusual (but not necessarily trendy, in fact probably NOT trendy) cuts more than I do 'basic' true classics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648734 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:30:14 +0000 Tanya 648734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think about 8 would be a fairly good guess for me. I love adapting new trends, but there are some classics (such as wrap tops/dresses) I will never tire of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-are-you-on-the-classic-vs-trendy-scale#post-648729 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:21:59 +0000 Diana 648729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I'll say 7 or 8, but in reality I think I am somewhere off to the side of the line. =P Just... different, I guess. </p>