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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Who's style has inspired you? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:37:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php citygirldc on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you/page/2#post-1812990 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 18:49:29 +0000 citygirldc 1812990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I get inspired by everyone on YLF but different eras inspire me too and I have a lot of items that relate to each era. <ul> <li>20s - short bob, red lips, boxy dresses (the red lips I still do)</li> <li>30s - longer flowy dresses (I may have a few tucked away in the closet)</li> <li>40s- tweed jackets, skinny skirts, and retro hair, strong shoulders (I'd like to get a classic Lauren tweed jacket)</li> <li>50s - cone bras, shirt dresses, mod look of the late 50s/early 60s (I adore shirt dresses and have a few from Anthroplogie)  Audrey Hepburn was my style icon.</li> <li>60s - pencils pants (which I still wear today, aka ankle pants). </li> <li>70s - this one is a hard one for me but I have a current  bell bottom jeans.</li> <li>80s - my teen years but I wore a lot of black in the late 80s, think more mod than goth. (I still wear lots of black)</li> <li>90s - baby doll dresses, jeans, stripes (wear lots of stripes</li> <li>2000s - mostly work clothes</li> </ul> Sal on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you/page/2#post-1812871 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 09:48:08 +0000 Sal 1812871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a lovely thread. I get inspiration from a few places`- these days rarely advertising or fashion spreads in magazines, but more blogs or television or film characters. Two women who have always inspired me are Grace Kelly and Cate Blanchett - I love their glamour and sense of occasion.  I also recently was very drawn to the hair and style of Jed on "The Night Manager". I do also love looking at the YLF WIW posts.  I love seeing a variety of styles, ages, shapes and locations.  I rarely try and copy anyone's look in the whole but I see new ways to wear what I have, or how versatile white sneakers or metallic footwear can be. Bijou on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you/page/2#post-1812857 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:53:18 +0000 Bijou 1812857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie - Your inspiration comes from the the best place! Janet - yes to style being relatable. That has been a difficult lesson for me, to dress for the life I live and not some fantasy life. Luckily I do have a few real "dressy ball" moments from time to time - but just not every week or month. Rachy - you need to change jobs, dressing like this suits you so well. Amazing! CocoLion - Bowie changed the 70's and 80's in so many ways. I am still so sad that he is no longer with us. I loved the YLF tributes. The 70's "I'm with the band" style is timeless. Dianna - what you are doing is developing your own signature style. Very wise indeed. Runcarla - love the ladies you have picked and the reasons why. Choosing stye icons that are relatable to you is important. Smittie - that is the most amazing dress. I have never seen it before. It just goes to show that  little white dress can outshine all others (although having her figure really helps). L'Abeille - you have the most wonderful style icons, and I see their influence in the way you dress. Katherine Hepburn was way ahead of her time. Brooklyn - you are so generous how you share your style with us all. You make all looks your own. Binkle - love your style icons. I am off to watch the Jean Genie video now! I have a soft spot for Hitchcock's heroines too. North By Northwest was my favourite Hitchcock movie. CindySmith - Wow - Yes to how cool and fabulous those ladies are - I can definitely see this in your style. Feminine edge never looked so good. Joy - you are definitely a YLF icon, so lovely to hear your inspiration. I always admire how you embrace and play with new trends. Anonymous on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you/page/2#post-1812842 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:40:06 +0000 Anonymous 1812842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you, so much, Sterling and Dianna. I find much inspiration from Angie and many YLFabbers. I look for body types, small busted rectangles; interesting combinations of colors, pattern mixing and a bit of trend plus classic. I love to watch those who have their own style. I watch very little tv and don't follow celebs. So most of my inspiration comes from YLF posts, especially Angie's ensembles and the way Fabbers have interpreted them. Twiggy was my first fashion icon because I had a similar body type that never fit Into the curvy female body type that was the ideal of the 50's-early 60's. Those were the years of the hourglass figure. I could not relate and only felt bad about my body as a result. cindysmith on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812836 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 03:22:59 +0000 cindysmith 1812836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lisbeth Salander. Fabio Costa. Stacy London when she's doing edgy/bad-ass Brooklyn on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812833 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 03:10:43 +0000 Brooklyn 1812833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Binkle, I love Rear Window too. It's a great movie and everything GK wears is sooo gorgeous. Jenni NZ on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812832 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 03:08:27 +0000 Jenni NZ 1812832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ And PS, also with Carla in loving the movie Fantastic Beasts , particularly Queenie's style. Unfortunately I'm not as young or cute as Queenie Jenni NZ on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812831 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 03:06:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 1812831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I'm most inspired by decades of the past. I'm with Runcarla in loving the 1920s, and for a number of years have sought out styles with a nod to that era- for dress-ups ( 1920s themed events) but also just for my normal life, like items with fringing. I really got into the Great Gatsby in 2011 when my boy had to study the novel in Year 10 ( Grade 9) and I read it to help him. He was 14 and English wasn't his best subject ( now 20 and studying engineering!). I hadn't understood the fuss about the novel before that but it was good timing because then everyone got excited about the new movie coming out in 2013, and we went to Art Deco Napier for the first time in 2014. Pics below:1. Mia Farrow as Daisy Buchanan in 1974, 2. Me at the historic house Rippon Lea in Melbourne in 2015, at a Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Garden Party. 3. and 4. I've showed before, Beatrice and Leatrice, pixie cut inspiration!  I wore my lovely fringed tunic(in the photo) IRL this April to show our Prime Minister and Minister of Health around our after-hours medical centre that I'm on the Board of. So even 1920s inspired on a formal occasion!  I get inspired by 1960s Mary-Quant type pics and 1970s boho, as well. No particular icons though, I guess I look at pics of Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton and Farrah Fawcett and Christie Brinkley from those eras.  binkle on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812826 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:25:25 +0000 binkle 1812826@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So many I can think of, and not always a woman, and not always a person! Alot of bits and pieces... If I had to name one person, I think of Tilda Swinton, especially in an editorial spread she did in W about 5 years ago - wandering some rocky seacoast in strong shapes andRick Owens boots. Always Grace Coddington's work in Vogue. David Hemmings in Blow-Up. David Bowie in the video of Jean Genie. Everything in Rear Window. Deborah on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812823 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:16:58 +0000 Deborah 1812823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bijou just popped back to say thank you and you are very kind xxx rachylou on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812815 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:11:11 +0000 rachylou 1812815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have to say, I loved Stephanie Zimbalist at the time. Her sling backs and side swept hair totally inspired a phase for me, lol. That and her just so mannerisms Brooklyn on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812810 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 00:36:14 +0000 Brooklyn 1812810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bijou, that coat is awesome on you. And you had better pull those tags off your gold raincoat right now! I think I am most inspired by street style. I like seeing the way ordinary people interpret trends and high street fashion. I think that I also get that inspiration from the forum. Like Janet and Dianna, I don't necessarily want to emulate a particular person's look, but I do pick up little snippets from lots of people that I log into my fashion memory bank for future use: like combine black with cognac (Jenn) or dark red with leopard print (Suz) or wear a white floral in winter (you). And thanks for the shout out Sterling and Dianna. Made my Monday! The Cat on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812800 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 22:29:23 +0000 The Cat 1812800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie, what a heartwarming, encouraging and inspiring comment! ♡ L'Abeille on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812786 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:56:29 +0000 L'Abeille 1812786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well apart from the obvious: Katharine Hepburn, who is my all-time style icon; I actually turned to the small screen, which is odd because I'm not much of a TV watcher. When I was first starting out in my career (so, early 80s), most of my role models were older, eg Candice Bergen in Murphy Brown. So I was delighted to discover Stephanie Zimbalist, in Remington Steele, who was around my age but dressed to play up the intelligent and professional rather than the pretty and sexy. More recently, the role models are easier to find, and less needed as I have settled into my own style. But I've loved Regina in Once Upon a Time (I want her entire wardrobe, also her tree wallpaper) and Stana Katic's character in Castle (first season she wore a DIFFERENT trench coat in every single episode!). Also Mindy Kaling: I don't know if many OB/GYNs dress as whackadoodle/trendy as her character, but she emboldens me to wear crops and ankle laces to work. Anonymous on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812772 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:37:13 +0000 Anonymous 1812772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not sure it has inspired me, but it has really stood out for me. This dress worn by Marisa Tomei in "Only You" (still one of my favourite RomComs). Carla on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812771 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:28:56 +0000 Carla 1812771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have such a love of 1920's style that any movie or show that features that era tickles my fancy. I loved the costuming in 'Fantastic Creatures'. However, that type of clothing is very hard to replicate with what is in store. I like Ellen Degeneres style/uniform and Ms. Mary and Sharon (who hasn't posted in a while) from YLF. A couple of celebrities I look to for inspiration are ones who have similar builds to me and deal with the same 'problems'. There style isn't necessarily like mine, but I can learn from how they (or their stylists!) put an outfit together. Tilda Swinton for colouring that is similar, and Charlene of Monoco and Cameron Diaz for how they deal with swimmers shoulders. My Pinterest inspo board features a few of Saskia Debrau and Nine de La Fresange amongst the other random pics. Dianna on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812768 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:11:38 +0000 Dianna 1812768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I admire many women's style, both from the red carpet and from real life, but as Janet said, instead of channeling their style directly, I take bits and pieces from it to incorpórate to my own style.  That said, and being rather new around here, I have taken a lot of inspiration from YLF members.  Suz, Joy, SarahTheWhite, Janet, Srah, Tanya, Brooklyn, Sara L, Anchie, LisaP, and of course Angie are some names that come to mind.    The Cat on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812766 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 19:05:20 +0000 The Cat 1812766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bijou, I don't think you are lazy, and there is no reason to apologize. But if more fabbers put more info into their profiles, these will be more interesting to read. And the profile is very useful for quick reference when asked for advice. :-) However, this thread makes it possible for people to go more in depth and to have a conversation about a subject, so I support it. In addition to the famous persons I have mentioned in my profile, I am no doubt influenced by family and friends and many others. When it comes to movies, I have always had a fascination for the ladies (and their fashion, of course) in movies from the first part of the 20th century and may have "borrowed" a detail or two from them. A more recent example, is the way actress Julie Christie was dressed in "Heaven can wait" from 1978. Her style was more soft and more "country LADY" than the styles I had seen so far in the 70s, and I found it inspiring. A few years later, many similar elements became more mainstream, with the help of princess Diana. But that movie inspired me to adjust my own style in a more feminine way before many others. (By the way, I can't say I would recommend the movie - the story was easily forgettable. However, Julie Christie's style is still lingering in my mind.) CocoLion on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812763 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:58:17 +0000 CocoLion 1812763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the rockers of the late 60s to mid 70s.  Of course, Bowie.  And many other bands as well. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/cocolion/rock-style-inspiration/">https://www.pinterest.com/coco.....spiration/</a> Anonymous on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812758 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:38:58 +0000 Anonymous 1812758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ WOW, RachyLou you look smashing.  No one did that Fashion Era Challenge better than you.  I devoured each and every one of your posts.   rachylou on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812727 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:43:32 +0000 rachylou 1812727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I lead a much more salt of the earth life these days, so the last time I really did Rachael/Babe was here on YLF for the Fashion Era challenge... Anonymous on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812719 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:39:43 +0000 Anonymous 1812719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Relatable.   THAT is why I fail to be impressed or inspired by women featured on red carpets/magazines.  I just can't relate to them.   Janet on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812712 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:12:40 +0000 Janet 1812712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I always have trouble pinpointing individuals whose style I want to emulate. I feel like I take bits and pieces from a lot of people and places. I don't find many celebrities' style relatable or especially inspiring because I don't have their bodies or their lifestyles. My style feels more instinctive these days than it has in a long time. Angie on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812707 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:52:07 +0000 Angie 1812707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To answer your question: anyone who is polished, modern, "forgets about their outfit", has positive body image, and is confidant about how they look - inspires me no matter how different their style is to my own. Style is from the inside out, and that has to shine through.  Angie on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812705 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:48:42 +0000 Angie 1812705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A Killer Stunning coat, Bijou. Keep it forever. You are inspirational to us all.  Bijou on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812678 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 13:03:21 +0000 Bijou 1812678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rachy - please post your BladeRunner outfit - this is incredibly stylish. The Cat - sorry for being lazy - I will look your icons up. Deborah - You are a style icon in your own right. Style Fan - Jennifer Aniston is amazing, she always looks fantastic and her style transcends fads, I could see a photo of her from 10 years ago, and it would still look good. My coat would look amazing on you with your colouring. Sterling - you have picked three FABULOUS ladies to have as your icons. They are inspirational indeed. Staysfit - I admire your style so very much, obviously a great reflection on the influence of your aunt. You stay true to what suits you too, I love your colour palette. Staysfit on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812672 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:46:21 +0000 Staysfit 1812672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My number one style icon is my aunt, who died almost a year ago, I have also enjoyed the style of the character Petra Solano and her twin Aneska on Jane the Virgin. I can imagine wearing most everything she does. Her wardrobe is in my color palette, and in silhouettes I like. If only I were twenty years younger too! LOL! Anonymous on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812659 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:48:52 +0000 Anonymous 1812659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Brooklyn from YLF. Suz from YLF. Joy from YLF.  Others as well that don't come immediately to mind.  As a side note, I have always admired the style of real life women that I can reach out and touch. It seems so much more attainable to me.   I have often wondered why I immediately discount women on the red carpet or on the pages of glossy magazines.  I might glance at them, but nothing more.  Summer on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812647 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 09:58:49 +0000 Summer 1812647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I take my inspiration from the women I see around me when I'm out and about, and, of course, from the lovely Fabbers here on the forum.  Style Fan on "Who's style has inspired you?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/whos-style-has-inspired-you#post-1812646 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 09:57:35 +0000 Style Fan 1812646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bijou I loved the movie "Almost Famous".  And what a great coat. My style icon's are Jennifer Aniston, Jane Birkin, Jean Shrimpton and Julie Christie.  I also like Emmanuelle Alt.  Lately I have been following a blogger called "Style Bee".  She has a similar style to me. Of all of these my favourite is Jennifer Aniston.