https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1128708 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 18:17:41 +0000 gryffin 1128708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very interesting discussion.&nbsp; Did anyone catch the Time article on introverts vs extroverts?&nbsp; One of the things they disucss is extroverts (and this is a total generality) have a higher tolerance for&nbsp;taking risks than introverts.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.dooleykevin.com/introverts.time.12.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.dooleykevin.com/introverts.time.12.pdf</a>&nbsp; My husband and I identify as introverts but our son is a total extrovert and there is not question that he is the risk taker in the family!!&nbsp; I am often a late adapter but it depends on the trend.&nbsp; I was early on booties, leggings, tunics, long jackets&nbsp;long ago and my love has not changed.&nbsp; I don't think you can be accused of hopping on the trend the second time if you never abandoned it the first time!!&nbsp; I also have only seen the first season of Downton Abby and have never see Game of Thrones, but I'd like too!!&nbsp; I think I need to apply for admission in the club so I can catch up too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1128599 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 16:18:55 +0000 Anonymous 1128599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri, that's hilarious! Now I want to see&nbsp;a show about a bunch of nuns hanging out in London!</p> <p>As for Game of Thrones, I'm not big on&nbsp;fantasy, so I'll probably never get around to seeing it. I've gotten really good at smiling and pretending I know what people are talking about when they make "winter is coming" jokes, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1128537 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 14:10:25 +0000 Hil 1128537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am definitely not a quick adopter of fashion... I have this huge fear of looking like a fashion victim so if things are too new or different, I tend to hold back. </p> <p>Sometimes an item just speaks to me, and then I listen, regardless of whether it's in style or not. Very occasionaly,&nbsp;I've seen a new trend starting which I know will suit me and then I am happy to adopt.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1128471 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 05:45:06 +0000 Peri 1128471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ms Maven, Aubergine and Firecracker...for the longest time I thought it was Downtown Abbey. And isn't an abbey where nuns live? So I thought it was a show about a group of nuns in the middle of London!! At least I knew it was British. :)</p> <p>And I have not seen Game of Thrones either! I did try to start the books but couldn't get into them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1128458 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 05:14:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1128458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a pretty late adopter, too, with a lot of fashion. But then when I read your response about late adoption on other things, I had to laugh! I have watched all of Downton Abbey so far. But . . . I don't have a smartphone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1128449 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 04:41:32 +0000 Anonymous 1128449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm pretty late on trends too.</p> <p>I'm also an introvert (reading Quiet right now!), so there might be something to that. With me, it's not so much that I'm scared of trends as that I just don't flag something as a bona fide trend rather than as a random outlier until the market is&nbsp;pretty saturated, then it takes a while after that before I figure out whether I even like it and still more time&nbsp;to figure out whether there's any way it could work for my body and style. But I don't mind wearing things that strike me as unusual if I like them, so, who knows,&nbsp;maybe someday I'll be an early adopter for something without even realizing it. And one of the things I like about YLF&nbsp;is that I can piggyback a bit on those who are quicker to identify trends and figure out how they can work for them.</p> <p>I've totally been keeping up with&nbsp;Downton Abbey, at least, although I'm apparently the only one who's never seen Game of Thrones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1128438 Sat, 04 Jan 2014 04:20:45 +0000 MsMaven 1128438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh oh. &nbsp;I just started buying tunics this summer. &nbsp;Maybe I'm so far behind I'm ahead.</p> <p>I did start Downton Abbey last winter--watched the first three seasons so I'm up to date on something. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125843 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 03:47:59 +0000 Peri 1125843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, yay, I'm glad to have a club! Yes, Runcaria and all of you can join! And we can start watching Downton Abbey in the meetings and then we will know what everyone is talking about.</p> <p>And Beth Ann, interesting...I have been using Casual Arty Classic as my style words. I was thinking about dropping the Classic because I realized that what I think of as a classic look...blazers, blouses, fitted sweaters, pumps...are not found anywhere in my closet. I started to wonder why I picked that word at all, except to ground the casual and arty and keep those from getting too boho. But maybe I do need it in there after all.</p> <p>The introverted idea is interesting, but as Annagybe points out, not the full answer. People are strange and complicated! I read Quiet, but she didn't talk about fashion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125833 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 03:25:50 +0000 Beth Ann 1125833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my opinion, developing a strong sense of personal style, with an emphasis on quality and fit, and just a bit of attention to modern looks yields fabulous results.</p> <p>A bit of modern can be expressed in a silhouette choice, or a color, an updated fit, or an accessory, and is far better than chasing what's "in."</p> <p>BTW --- I see a lot of tunics in high-end lines like Donna Karan.&nbsp; Also in more moderate lines like Eileen Fisher and Karen Kane.&nbsp; I think of these looks as "arty" or "updated Georgia O'Keefe."&nbsp; An "artistic classic" look would be perfect for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125705 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:10:09 +0000 Carla 1125705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can we be a club? Late on skinnies (my trousers are still more straight leg then true skinny), animal print, chambray shirt, and leather jacket (first tries all this year!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125695 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:59:31 +0000 annagybe 1125695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to disagree with introverts being trend adverse. I'm actually have a pretty strong introvert streak. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125679 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:39:45 +0000 Gigi 1125679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's Downton Abbey? :^)</p> <p>I'm a late adopter too. And I am just starting to warm up to tunics as well! Can't find any in my size, though. I think people assume petites don't want to wear tunics!</p> <p>One of my goals in 2014 is to try to adopt some new trends. I wonder if maybe I try them out regardless of whether I think they're "me," maybe I would gain some style flexibility. And sometimes I think maybe experiencing the trend is really the way we discover if it's truly "us" or not. We'll see! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125549 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:17:45 +0000 MRL 1125549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am another one who always seems to be a little late to the party but I am getting better. What I have found helpful is 1) reading fashion blogs to find out what is trending, that way when I see a new look in stores/being worn my eye is expecting it. 2) sometimes going a little outside of my comfort zone fashionwise (and that's hard for me) 3. paying attention to someone I know who always seems to be ahead of the curve, for me it is my sister.</p> <p>I do love tunics, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125543 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 21:10:19 +0000 Alassë 1125543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't seen Downton Abbey either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125402 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:27:26 +0000 Anonymous 1125402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adapt late too, so don't feel bad. Angie says it takes all types! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125355 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 16:20:26 +0000 Suz 1125355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is probably related to personality and also to exposure.&nbsp;</p> <p>My hunch is that the less fashion educated introverts among us may be slower to adopt trends. But that hunch can easily be proved wrong. Take Diana, for example. She says she is an introvert and she embraces new trends. However, she does so selectively and within the context of her very unique personal eclectic style -- not as a "trend follower" per se.&nbsp;</p> <p>I never even knew what the trends <b>were</b> before YLF! Well, except for the most obvious ones in my university town, like Ugg boots and skinnies. But I couldn't figure out what scrunch was all about. Hunh? Why are they wearing their pants <b>too long?</b>&nbsp;And then there was the whole bootie thing. Took me ages to get on board with that.&nbsp;</p> <p>Now I am adopting trends relatively quickly <b>IF</b> I think they'll work well for me and feel good on.&nbsp;</p> <p>Angie says that some&nbsp;people's eyes just take time to adjust. Nothing wrong with that.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125243 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 08:26:18 +0000 CocoLion 1125243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wait to adopt trends you have less chance of looking foolish. &nbsp;I have tended to be an earlier to middle of the game trend adopter. &nbsp;If I look back at some of my outfits, it was the proverbial WWIT?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125228 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 06:21:47 +0000 shemarie 1125228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm right with you on the slow trend-adopting, Peri.&nbsp; I adore tunics and have always worn them and think that I always will, regardless of their "instyle-ness" or "out-of-style-ness!" For me, they drape well on my IT shoulders, balance out my high/nonexistent waist and play up my height, so&nbsp;that's my rationale and I'm sticking to it!&nbsp; Good luck in your search...that Joie is phenomenal, but I have little need/justification for much cashmere in my climate, so I'm currently seeking other alternatives as well and hoping to find some as spring collections hit the stores.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125113 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 02:47:43 +0000 karymk 1125113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Peri, I am always late too. Because I need time to digest the trends and see the different ways they can be done before I commit!&nbsp;</p> <p>Don't worry about it. &nbsp;I don't . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125109 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 02:43:58 +0000 Peri 1125109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good question Amy K. I think I tend to be behind on everything! Yes, this would be an interesting psychological study.</p> <p>I only started wearing scarves last year. I love them, but realize they were super trendy 4-5 years ago. At that time I wondered why women would want to wear them indoors. I think with clothes I have to see something for awhile before I accept the look. But there is one thing I'm fashion forward on actually...flare leg pants are my favorite. Unfortunately, not really that much for fashion reasons, and I don't wear them "the right way".</p> <p>Technology too...I only got on Facebook last year, right when it was becoming a bit passé. It took me a long time to get a smart phone. I don't use Twitter or Instagram at all.</p> <p>And I may be the only person who has not seen a single episode of Downton Abbey. :)</p> <p>But yay for the tunic love from you all. So what if I'm late. I like them! If I didn't already have enough cashmere for my climate I would jump on the Joie Alaskagirl found! And Linda, hmmm..I never looked at VS for clothes. I'll take a peek.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125081 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:36:00 +0000 catgirl 1125081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are out there! Look on Shopstyle. It runs big - I had to size down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125078 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:34:05 +0000 claire 1125078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks AG, but I'm pretty sure I need a large.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125048 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:02:58 +0000 catgirl 1125048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look! <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/tambrel-sweater-joie/vp/v=1/1524657017.htm?folderID=2534374302155112&#038;colorId=13655&#038;extid=affprg-2178999" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/tambrel.....rg-2178999</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125047 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 01:02:49 +0000 unfrumped 1125047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would focus on what works for your figure type and lifestyle as the basic " uniform", or silhouette, and update that with other trending items or colors or a slightly different TYPE of tunic. </p> <p>Which is nothing more than a re- statement of Angie's modern classics type of approach, or even the recent postvon adding edginess. </p> <p>So if you look great in tunic sweaters, then wear them! But find your updated outfit sweet spot. </p> <p>I agree that one's favorite silhouettes or colors or even fabrics can be in short supply when not the hot item du jour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125045 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:59:52 +0000 Linda 1125045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your frustration, Peri.&nbsp; Check out some of Victoria's Secret's things.&nbsp; I have been hunting tunics this whole year I think -- I like them with leggings and belts.&nbsp; I had found zippo, until by total happenstance, I browsed around on VS's site (okay, to be honest, I heard their sports bras were the bomb!).&nbsp; I found velour cowl necks that I am loving a lot!</p> <p>I'm a late adopter on some things, when I'm not sure they are right for me, I think.&nbsp; Others I latch onto fast, but again, it's because I think they are "me."&nbsp; I took a<i> long</i> time to try leather jackets.&nbsp; I hadn't seen any that felt quite right, and also, I'm against wearing leather on principle.&nbsp; The pleathers I found this year are rave-worthy, though.&nbsp; I have a light colored moto and a black moto with cable-knit sleeves, and am getting a ton of wear out of them.&nbsp; On the other hand, I suspect I am going to pass on the camo trend.&nbsp; I am just not thrilled with the idea.&nbsp; It looks great on lots of people, but I don't get it, for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125044 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:59:24 +0000 claire 1125044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm right there with you! I've been searching for fluid tunic type sweaters and haven't found anything in my price range. I've been coveting the asymmetrical Joie tunic that you and Alaskagirl have, but it's out of stock everywhere since it went on sale. My search continues....maybe it's the need to be cozy in this weather? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125033 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:43:57 +0000 Caro in Oz 1125033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with AG. Wear what you love is my motto </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125031 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:38:03 +0000 catgirl 1125031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are still lots of tunics around too! And who cares about a trend if you don't love it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125027 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:36:08 +0000 minimalist 1125027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late adoption is better than never, if a given trend works for you. Means you have your pick of high-end consignment goodies, right?</p> <p>I'd love to hear about the psychology of trend-adoption timing. </p> <p>Peri, are you like this with other trends as well, or specifically for clothing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-am-i-always-so-behind-the-trends#post-1125024 Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:27:05 +0000 Peri 1125024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After the giant purge of most of my winter closet, I'm finding that the sweaters I'm craving are long, fluid tunic types. </p> <p>So guess what I'm seeing so much of? Cropped. Of course, the classic hip length banded type also, that's no surprise...but why do I finally decide I want tunics right as things are getting shorter?</p> <p>I am always this way...late late late! </p>