https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:42:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-899419 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:52:02 +0000 CocoLion 899419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I could not agree more. &nbsp;I feel style descriptors should be loose enough not be trapped into a formula. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-898949 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:16:04 +0000 Anonymous 898949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm so glad it was still there when you went back with your son. You're right, it is very handy that you are&nbsp;eclectic in your style, it&nbsp;<i>will&nbsp;</i>work in your wardrobe and of course navy and white will be flattering on you. It will look super with all of your black items, too. You were very wise to go with your "fashion gut" on this on Deborah. I will be waiting anxiously to see a picture of it on you. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-898945 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:08:02 +0000 ElleH 898945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It sounds like it would work with any style. I know you will make it look fab! I love YLF. I, like you, have learned so much &amp; been able to branch out. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-898941 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:03:33 +0000 Lyn D. 898941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Obviously 'meant to be' Deborah!<br />This confidence that YLF gives us can be a double-edged sword though-<br />'cause I can now find at least 1 great piece most times I look.<br />I can better tell how &nbsp;an outside of comfort zone item could look with this or that, and if the fabric and workmanship is there, further justify the (non-list) purchase!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896600 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:40:58 +0000 Aida 896600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ /highfive! This is a great insight Deborah. I often struggle with those items myself (I wrote on this idea <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/spring-dark-horse-purchases-and-thoughts-on-the-happiness-factor" rel="nofollow">recently</a> too, it must be the season change bringing on doubts); for me it's a matter of limiting those eclectic pieces so that I don't overclutter my staples. Anyway!&nbsp;I have complete faith that you can make the top work, too. Now let's see it https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896389 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:59:59 +0000 Anonymous 896389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Speaking from another EE point of view I know exactly what you mean it is nice to think that it allows for variety as long as you can make it work with your other pieces, and I'm 100% sure you can, then it's a win win situation. I am so looking forward to the pics, don't keep us waiting too long. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896172 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:28:59 +0000 Ariadne 896172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hear you, Deb! &nbsp;Way to go. &nbsp;But. ahem. &nbsp;We need pics, lady! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896115 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:40:58 +0000 annaj 896115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is such lovely feedback on this forum Deborah!<br /><br />Several months ago, I had a terrible experience, whereby a stylist gave me some advice (unwarranted I might add) which went totally against all of my own personal beliefs about my "self", and also went against style advice given to me by other stylists. It really threw me! Given that I had so much respect for the stylist, I felt that I "had" to consider her advice. It didn't "fit" and I have since gone back to "my" style and feel so much more comfortable in doing so.&nbsp;<br /><br />I also love Angie's take on things. She doesn't dictate what is and is not "right" but gives us suggestions and insights, and encourages us to discuss pros, cons and our own personal feelings about style. I enjoy the "self discovery" journey and the respect that members show each other.<br /><br />I'm glad you found your blouse, and I look forward to seeing how it fits with your wardrobe!<br /><br />&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896100 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:11:50 +0000 Anonymous 896100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such great insight on our style descriptor. &nbsp;I can't wait to see your striped blouse. &nbsp;It sounds like a good example of unstructured structure. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896068 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:46:21 +0000 pil 896068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good for you, now let's see the blouse styled! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896037 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:25:11 +0000 Parsley 896037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You're so right about that, Deborah!<br />a little variety keeps things interesting. Can't wait to see the top! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896025 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:14:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 896025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Good for you Deb for not letting restrictions get in the way of something you really love. I think we all need a bit of flexibility with our style to allow for these pieces. I have no doubt that you will rock this blouse - now let's see it! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-896020 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:09:42 +0000 hedgiehog 896020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The louse sounds great! Navy appeals to me so in looking&nbsp;forward to &nbsp;seeing it on you and how you style it.<br />I've learned similar lessons here. In the past I'd purchase an item because I really like it not giving any thought to how it worked with other pieces I already owned. So now I stop, think, evaluate and sometimes move on.&nbsp;<br />:)<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-895951 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:06:22 +0000 jayne 895951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oh, i love the sound of that blouse and knowing you will make it work womderfully in your outfits!&nbsp; Let's see! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-895939 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:50:45 +0000 carolbee 895939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sounds interesting, will look forward to seeing it in action. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-895927 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:32:32 +0000 Lantana 895927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Looking forward to seeing it in action. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-895912 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:43:28 +0000 Ingunn 895912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I completely relate to this! To be able to phrase "what &amp; why" is so helpful in many aspects of life, not the least&nbsp;in our&nbsp;style journeys. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-895889 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:38:13 +0000 anne 895889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have full confidence in your ability to make it play well Deb!<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing a picture<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-its-so-good-to-have-eclectic-in-my-style-discriptor#post-895884 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:29:40 +0000 Deborah 895884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Over the last month I have come across a particular silky blouse at Target a number of times. &nbsp;It appears to have been the last one available, has wide white and navy stripes and a v neck. &nbsp;I really liked it and I think it looked good on. &nbsp;But I kept thinking mustn't buy it, not sharp or edgy enough for my style. &nbsp;And then today as I was rushing through Target to buy Master 10 some underwear, there it was again by it's lonesome amongst the current sale items. &nbsp; So I tried it on <b>again</b> and found I still really like it. Then I started to ponder&nbsp;<b>once again</b> how it would work in with my style, and I heard this little voice say "you're an elegant eclectic" , "you enjoy variety", "not all your pieces have to be the same",&nbsp;"navy and white are flattering on you", "and it will look good over a slim pant" and "you can layer a jacket over it"... so&nbsp;<i><b>it came home with me!</b></i>&nbsp;<br /><br />What I have learnt about my style here at YLF has been incredibly valuable and liberating, bringing me to place of&nbsp;knowing and being comfortable with my style and has given me so much more confidence in my choices. &nbsp;While the blouse may not be typical for me, I&nbsp;<b>know&nbsp;</b><b></b>I can make it play well with the rest of my clothes... cos Im in charge! :)<br /><br />Im sure many of us feel this way but this experience today was one of those little lightbulb moments for me:) &nbsp;Thanks to Angie all you fab ladies:)<br /><br /><br />