https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:33:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-634425 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:57:42 +0000 lynne 634425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an interesting thread. I don't know that I can think of anything since so much is "on trend" right now. I do have an aversion to maxis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-634116 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:17:21 +0000 Angie 634116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow. This was a GREAT read. </p> <p>Aida, Jules and Debs, I hear you. You'll find all looks represented if you look hard enough. But there's always something that you love that is less loved by others (in the fashion world or in your environment) - or not very on trend. That's the stuff I am after. </p> <p>Inge, well OF COURSE your list matches mine :). Love the sound of your neon cami!</p> <p>Krish, I like to match patterns and colour blocks like they did in the '50s and '60s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-634112 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:09:50 +0000 krishnidoux 634112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very fun thread. I enjoyed reading everyone's comments and preferences. </p> <p>Angie, please explain to me, what do you mean by "Matchy-matchy. Soft" (soft?)</p> <p>Here are my "against the grain" preferences:</p> <p>- High waisted, or higher waisted pants and jeans. </p> <p>- Nylons, sometimes.</p> <p>- Wearing a sports-bra under my clothes... some days (so comfortable!).</p> <p>- Sun hats </p> <p>- Some heel. I live in a very relaxed city, where no one seems to wear any heel at all, let alone any feminine shoe. So my wearing heels make me really feel like I'm against the current. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633837 Thu, 31 May 2012 20:19:46 +0000 Inge 633837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, Angie, I recently bought a neon yellow cami because I really needed some neon in my closet:-)<br /> Your list matches mine. </p> <p>Plus, I'm also so very much into long length (at least mid-thigh, but love them even longer) dressy woven tunics over dressy slim-fitting trousers. It's a look we saw in the runway shows for Fall 2012, but I'm not seeing it irl yet.</p> <p>Also: I know midis are supposed to be a big trend, and I love wearing mine, but I still see so many people wearing above the knee (often quite short) skirts and dresses, so at the moment it doesn't feel as if I'm wearing a trend:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633594 Thu, 31 May 2012 15:39:26 +0000 bj1111 633594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>to the extent that i can, without looking dated, i like to be slightly out of sync with "fashion". e.g. wore "statement necklaces since college, gave them a rest during the peak of the trend. bringing them back out as "everyone" moves to the arm party--my arms will have to stay at home because i can not abide by clanging/banging bracelets. i move around too much!</p> <p>got some peplum in 2009, added a jacket recently, but will wear these sparingly until peplum cools off. will be skipping the rest of the "hippy" bunch.</p> <p>etc etc etc... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633532 Thu, 31 May 2012 14:15:34 +0000 Meredith1953 633532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gray hair<br /> bootcuts and straightlegs (although I now will wear skinnies)<br /> short hair<br /> flat shoes (mostly)<br /> my specs which I KNOW I need to replace (this is for Angie) but they are so comfortable.. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633526 Thu, 31 May 2012 14:10:26 +0000 citygirldc 633526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1. Red lipstick. Whatever the trend, I will still wear red lipstick.<br /> 2. Pointy flats. If I can find more, I will buy them.<br /> 3. White and black outfits. White buttoned up top with black pants and black oxfords.<br /> 4. Straight leg jeans or pants. I still wear the skinnies though.<br /> 5. Ankle length jeans and pants. I have to show a little skin sometimes even though it's the ankle. LOL!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633309 Thu, 31 May 2012 04:05:52 +0000 DonnaF 633309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Higher rise jeans and no flowey/drapey tops or dresses because they always make me look dumpy. I've never liked (or bought) cardies because I need more shoulder structure so I'm glad jackets are back!</p> <p>Also, I wear a lot of black (on the bottom) and charcoal all year 'round and have never felt the urge to wear brighter colors in spring and summer. Maybe it is because my winters are mild and summers are rarely hot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633300 Thu, 31 May 2012 03:42:21 +0000 Jenava 633300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, in my world most ladies are wearing skinny pants these days, so my wide leg trousers are a big different from the norm (although not "off trend"...I think if you wear ANYTHING with confidence ppl will think it's "on trend" no matter what!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633229 Thu, 31 May 2012 02:34:10 +0000 Deborah 633229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fascinating read! I find this difficult as others have said because so many trends seem to be represented in one or another out and about.</p> <p>For me maybe:</p> <p>Suits - I am really getting into them again<br /> Flat shoes<br /> Layering - as in long drapey layers - its a look I love and enjoy... I dont know if it's current? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633169 Thu, 31 May 2012 01:32:58 +0000 nicoleb 633169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Erm...i'm kind of going blank. I embrace a lot of trends and tend to shy away from things that i think aren't currently in style...</p> <p>maybe there's things i do wear that aren't "in" that i don't realize? Like Aida i think it's hard for me to say because i feel like there are so many styles out there it's hard for me to distinctly point and say, "that's out."? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633150 Thu, 31 May 2012 01:17:52 +0000 Jaime 633150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to read the comments to realize which of my choices are trendy or not! Flats and oxfords for sure - but oxfords are trendy right? I mainly prefer skinny jeans but my all time favorites have a bootcut and I wear them too. My main act of defiance is always wearing a hat outdoors in a culture where hats have a very specific meaning, which does not apply to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633136 Thu, 31 May 2012 01:05:04 +0000 Aida 633136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm I'm also feeling like there are so many styles currently represented that it's hard to say, and Angie as you've pointed out previously trends are sticking around longer. I don't feel like my style preferences distinctly go against current preferences, but I am certainly passing on the trends that I'm not into. There are just SO MANY trends that it's easier to be trendy without looking like the next gal who's also trendy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-633135 Thu, 31 May 2012 01:03:12 +0000 Lisa 633135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bootcut jeans (I see tons of skinny jeans lately), blazers with long sleeves (I see lots and lots of 3/4 sleeves right now in stores), closed toe shoes (lots and lots of really strappy sandals around right now), flat shoes (no platforms or wedges for me). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632939 Wed, 30 May 2012 21:09:46 +0000 Marie 632939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do:</p> <p>cardigans<br /> nude hose with *gasp* peep toes (seam hidden)<br /> bootcuts<br /> earrings &amp; necklace<br /> over "50" long hair<br /> ruby wedding ring<br /> yoga pants &amp; hubs hoodies to store/errands </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632932 Wed, 30 May 2012 21:02:40 +0000 Diana 632932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, I love my big hobo bags too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632930 Wed, 30 May 2012 21:00:07 +0000 Anonymous 632930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with you on the flat, closed footwear and lots of stiffness and structure, especially for blazers. Browns and navy. Nude fingernails. Bags that are not quite so big.<br /> I'm also liking matchy matchy and tops the same color as cardies or jackets but with a different texture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632915 Wed, 30 May 2012 20:35:06 +0000 Kirti 632915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardigans? I have just discovered them, right when the world seems to be moving on to blazers. I do like the option of having both blazers and cardis in my wardrobe, with cardis for a lighter, flowier layers and blazers when I want to smarten up a look.</p> <p>I also bat for team flats no matter what. I cannot do high heels, trendy as they may be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632907 Wed, 30 May 2012 20:29:14 +0000 Astrid 632907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zapotee, I'm with you on the hobo bags! For me it's bootcut jeans, flats and being matchy-matchy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632804 Wed, 30 May 2012 18:36:49 +0000 Anonymous 632804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let me add hobo bags as well. I still love them:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632798 Wed, 30 May 2012 18:31:28 +0000 Anonymous 632798@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with RoseandJoan that it's hard to know what is out of style right now! For me it's:</p> <p>- neutral colors<br /> - preppy looks<br /> - shorter skirts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm/page/2#post-632787 Wed, 30 May 2012 18:22:39 +0000 RoseandJoan 632787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a very hard question to answer because, as Angie has said in the past, almost all looks are represented at some level by designers and retailers over a season.</p> <p>I think I would be safe to say handbags, I love a nice quality, leather, midsize handbag and no matter how many magazine editors scream the slouchy oversized clutch or waist length Chanel cross body bag are the in things I refuse to be swayed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632784 Wed, 30 May 2012 18:20:30 +0000 Scarlet 632784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Low-waist jeans/hiphuggers? It seems like they have been trying to move up waists for years, but low-rise is a god-send in my book. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632760 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:50:47 +0000 Diana 632760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are a few of mine, although I think trends are a lot less restrictive these days than they used to be.</p> <p>Big clunky shoes with lower, chunky heels.<br /> High vamped footwear in general.<br /> Shorter skirts (midis are OK but I really love just above the knee skirts).<br /> Opaque tights.<br /> Bootcuts.<br /> No makeup. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632752 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:40:40 +0000 cheryl 632752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bootcuts and flares, flats, i love neon too but dont have nearly enough </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632747 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:32:04 +0000 Anonymous 632747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My short list:<br /> Flares and boot cut jeans, preferred over skinnies.<br /> Small scale jewelry.<br /> I'm back on the cardigan wagon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632739 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:25:05 +0000 Julie 632739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sign me up as as abnormal, too. Like others, I prefer boot cuts rather than skinnies, and short dresses rather than long. And like a couple of others have mentioned, I wear the two, together. But, I'm really bad because I do it all the time.</p> <p>I also wear boots all year round, so I'm definitely abnormal one, if not three, seasons.</p> <p>I think skinnies tucked into tall boots has been waaaaaaaaaay overdone, and has hopefully seen its day. I confess to being one of the ones who used to do that all the time, too.</p> <p> Hurray for boot cuts worn down over those sexy tall boots. I wear sexy lingerie, too, but I don't tuck my jeans into them, either. I've had people tell me it's a waste of nice boots to wear them under, but I know they are are there, my boyfriend knows, and the occassional lucky observer gets a peek when I go to sit down or move a certain way. </p> <p>So, call the guys in the white coats to come fit me for the canvas sport coat with the sleeves in the back. My preferences are abnormal and I love it. </p> <p>Oooh, can I get that above mentioned sport coat to go with my dress?</p> <p>Saying, "Hi.", from "The Home"</p> <p>Julie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632718 Wed, 30 May 2012 17:04:22 +0000 Anonymous 632718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ Mo: I'm with you on how to color match. I do think I look more "pulled together" when I repeat a color elsewhere... say, in an accessory such as a handbag. I also like wearing shoes that either match whatever color the bottom of my pants or skirt is, or shoes that are a color that blends with or matches my hair color.</p> <p>@ christieanne: I plan to keep wearing the cuts that look best on my body. It's stupid to make women think they should ditch their trouser or boot-cut jeans and only wear skinny jeans. That's what the fashionistas do, though. They try to make us feel that if we don't wear what's up-to-the-minute trendy, we don't have an up-to-date look. Whenever I try to wear a trend that doesn't suit me or my body type, I end up looking like a fashion victim. That's NOT the impression I want people to have of me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632699 Wed, 30 May 2012 16:48:13 +0000 Classically Casual 632699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they existed, I would still buy jumpers. (The U.S. version: A-line, sleeveless, scoop neck&amp; back designed to be worn over shirts or T-necks &amp; tights.) Over the years I've had them in every fabrication from suede to corduroy &amp; in beautiful colors &amp; black. They've probably been my favorite type of clothing ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/your-current-fashion-preferences-that-go-against-the-norm#post-632698 Wed, 30 May 2012 16:46:47 +0000 christieanne 632698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Boot cut denim and trouser jeans. I think the flip towards skinnies has gone overboard. I like all denim cuts and the versatility of wearing multiple great styles. My pet peeve is reading a fashion blog when the blogger apologizes for wearing a non-skinny jean. </p> <p>Not wearing rope edged wedges - my DH has such an aversion to them that it just isn't worthwhile for me to wear them (although I usually don't follow what he says in fashion at all) just to keep the peace And there are many options out there. </p>