Modern classic with a dash of eclectic. Striving for a tiny bit more of the latter, but not quite style confident enough to pull it off yet.

funky, casual, eclectic, boho, artistic, edgy, and fashion forward (because I just don't like the work 'trendy')
Is that enough adjectives?

I'd say the YLF description of modern classic fits me pretty well, though I adore the *right* prints (I am rather picky about them, though). I explore with (relatively) bold colors/color combinations more than with silhouettes other than my preferred tailored and streamlined look. I would also add modest and practical to my own personal description.

Hmmm...I would say artsy, eclectic, boho with some love of androgynous/nerd chic, edginess, and classic-with-a-twist thrown in there.

I'm going to say I lean heavily (and naturally) towards modern classic in a casual setting, with a nod to the Rocker/tomboy look too. *I never would have said Modern Classic until I read the description as posted by Chewyspagetti...(Although I always knew I loved "classic" stuff, to the point of being boring...LOL)

These are all fabulous answers, ladies! A great morning read. Many of you have described your styles as I would have described your styles. Some I would have described a little differently.

For April and Katiepea. Greg and another friend came up with virtually the exact same adjectives for my style. Sort of uncanny:

"Elegant, modern yet retro, on-trend (or trendy), unexpected, and very polished". I'll let you determine whether that's true

Fun thread! I'm rushing out the door, but look forward to reading everyone's responses later. I think Angie has described my style as Modern Classic in previous threads.

I really have no idea! I'm pretty sure I'm not Modern Classic or Bohemian, but I feel pretty schizophrenic other than that. I'm interested to know what Angie and the rest of you would call my style.

Angie - I think they did a great job and nailed your style! It took quite a few adjectives, but you don't fit a narrow mold either

Well done, Greg and friend!

Oh, that is a hard one! I am analytical person but I am really lost on this one. At first I thought myself modern classic as I like an elegant and understated look. However now I think it is not really my style. I think artistic eclectic is the closest one with a touch of elegant undestatement (I wish to believe:-)) Can I be an artistic classic?

I'd say that I am about 70% modern classic, 20% bombshell and 10% bohemian.

I'd say it depends on the day, really, but I always try to mix classy with edgy, if that makes any sense. Like pairing jeans & lovely, feminine jumper with combat boots, for instance. Shoes especially always have something edgy. People define me as cute and classy but, at the same time, I can notice people staring at me like I'm wearing something weird, so that must mean something.

Ellegant, colorful, practical, sometimes too safe, but lately a lot more experimental.

I'd say my style is casual, outdoorsy, western. I don't mean a cowboy western look but using western elements like Navao jewlery or a fringed vest now and then. Jeans are my staple( whenever it isn't so hot that I can't stand to wear them). My big challenge has been to create a casual wardrobe with a touch of chic.

But just once in a while I like to dress up in a great dress and heels to go out. The challenge is to find anywhere in a western town where people do dress up.

I really don't know...
I would say modern classic, elegant, sophisticated, with a dash of trendy and romantic.
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I'm not sure where we're getting our terms. Am I missing someplace on the site where the different styles are defined? Link?

Anyway, I just read the "Lucky Guide to Style" (or whatever it's called -- don't have it here at work) and according to that I'm pretty clearly a combination of American Classic and Bombshell. I think that's probably right. I like to look pretty, I like to be interesting but don't mind matching, I have a large chest so that dictates a lot of choices right there, but I want to be reasonably modest and appropriate. Oh, and I love color!

MPJ- I started to reply this morning to your comment/question... but had too many thoughts running through my head.

"Wow, people really don't want to be modern classic! I'm starting to feel bad!
Is modern classic/preppy really a fashion cop-out?"

Now that I have pondered this all day I have even more thoughts. Here is where I, personally, am coming from on this....

Remember in Grease, when Sandy, the cute, sweet "modern classic" was mocked by the Pink Ladies for her "goodie-two-shoe" ways? Then in the end, she went through a transformation of style (and behavior) that suddenly deemed her one of the cool girls. Not that I have a huge need to be "cool" but I guess having spent my whole life as a goodie-two-shoes, prim and proper gal, there is a part of me that wants to flirt with the other side of the coin.... funky, edgy, unexpected, etc. But, reality sets in and I realize that is just not me. I can play with those elements, but at the end of the day, I am a boring 45 year old housewife who needs to dress accordingly. *** Note that I"m exaggerating to make a point here.

I wonder too if there is some leftover middle child syndrome at play. My older sister always had the edge over me in sports, music, school, popularity..... So, perhaps I have a underlying desire to make a statement with my wardrobe to counter that. In my mind, anyone can do modern classic well, but doing edgy, funky and the like takes thought and gets noticed more. AGAIN... I'm not making any judgments on anyone's style persona... these are my own skewed perceptions.

And finally, (and I think this is a biggie)... several years ago (7 to be exact) I experienced a very painful confrontation from my very best friend regarding style and clothing. I won't bore you with the details, but it left me feeling like she was the one who got to dress fun and cool, and I was supposed to be the boring, predictable one. Rest assured, we worked through that little issue and she is still my very closest friend, but I know that there is still a part of my heart that is a bit tender from the whole thing.

SO, when I say things like "I have to settle for safe, modern-classic", know that it is a thought that is being filtered through 45 years of an array of life experiences. It has nothing to do with what I see all you fab ladies here sporting

Did anyone actually make it to the end of this novel? Any professionals here want to take a stab at my mental problems? haha...

I'd say American or Modern classic. I love classic style but I'd like to add more retro touches (vintage jewelry, 40s and 50s silhouettes).

Queen Mom, what a great read!!!

Angie, that description captures you perfectly! Queen Mum, I would not categorize you as having "mental problems"--you actually sound quite astute, reflective, and insightful :).

Okay, where are these famous descriptions of different styles?

Queen Mum, I think you've hit on a really important point here - so much of what we wear and what we want to wear isn't just about our personality and lifestyle, or what's in fashion. It's about our history and how we relate to other people. It's why it can be a touchy subject, and why I think everyone here values YLF so much. Here we can get an unbiased opinion that's based on wanting *everyone* to feel good, no matter their circumstances.

I haven't read all of the responses yet. I really didn't know how to answer this so I asked my husband. Quite a master of words. Fashionable, not gaudy and I don't look frumpy.

I'd say I am American sportswear classic--classic with a twist--going back to Claire McCardell, Slim Keith, early Lauren Bacall and later Anne Klein, (the original real-life Anne Klein, somehow brought up-to-date. In the past few years I've slipped into blobbiness as the fashion cycle turned into girly ruffles and boho looks. It's a challenge to keep up-to-date yet true to myself when the waistline varies as much as 3" within a few weeks. Most of my friends and relatives have opted out of fashion, so I don't have buddies to travel this strange journey into aging.

Queen Mum, I always enjoy your posts. I too am a middle child between two sisters, a challenging position to occupy.

Just search things like "personal style quiz" and you will find a lot of them. I thought there was one on this site but can't find it. Maybe it was a link from this site.

Quizzes and articles can be a great way to started in sorting out our personal style but in the end we have to sort it out for ourselves.

It might help to look back to when you were a child.
http://fashionablylateboomer.b.....style.html

Jonesy- Thanks for the vote of confidence. Glad to know I can save on a therapist and shop instead

Stringy- it is a tangled web, isn't it?

Ms Maven- thanks I"m actually #2 of 4 so I'm an oldest middle I guess.

Is irregular a style persona? Definitely not polished like Angie and Taylor just to name two, maybe striving toward a bit funky with my attraction to certain vintage and fringe looks. Like Maya I am full of admiration for how some people can put together an outfit out of unpredictable pieces.
Queen Mum, I am around your age, with one less child, and I think you look great in the outfits I have seen, even if we don't have similar style labels. I enjoyed your thoughtful post.

I know where my DH "Flat" description of my style comes from, he dislikes all the browns, "dead colors" like he calls them, that I wear most of the times!
Once in the blue moon when I buy something bright he tells me: "That's your color, look how it light's up your face, blah, blah, blah" LOL
I feel like he is right, I can see my whole face lights up when I put on a turquoise, aqua, coral or tangerine color top, but I'm afraid that is to much and I will stand out to much!
Anyone wants to join me in the "Wear More Color Challenge"?
AJ, you hit the nail on the head by saying "get creative with the styling" yes, I so need to work on that!
I can put on a belt, necklace, or bangle and before I leave the house I take it of and it stays at home, how crazy is that?
Kim, I need professional help also :(:)">?

Kim - I would say most of the individual elements of your style are modern classic, but you put them together in unexpected ways. I can't think of anyone I know who dresses like you do, actually. I would describe you maybe as funky modern classic.

Wow - what a great thread! I have really enjoyed reading everyone's responses! Thanks everyone for sharing! I'm kind of floundering with my style. I'm not sure what I am - but I know what I want to be - risky, avant garde(ish), artsy, unexpected. But in reality I'm probably more CA casual with a touch of trendy. Bummer. That just sounds so boring to me - and so predictable. I want to surprise! I want to wake people up! I want to be noticed (in a good kind of way) because what I am wearing is so unique, so creative, so weird (but working!) that people are shaking their heads in wonderment at the fabness and the courageousness of my outfit! No surprise that I love Lady GaGa, huh? I'm also a big fan of Tilda Swinton's style.