High five to Jaime, fellow INFP. It’s been a long time since I last took the test, would be interesting to see if I still test the same. I remember being on the cusp of one or two categories.

Very interesting. I have always heard of this but never looked into it myself. I think I am ISFP:

Or maybe that is just the way I want to be - haha.

Robin, wow, does that sound like me & my lurking quirk! I must have multiple personality types.

High paw to Jamie and Janet Our recommendation is pretty vague though- hence our very different wardrobe types! Guess we wear our hearts on our literal sleeves?
Have not yet gone down the enneagram rabbit hole...

Another member of Team INFJ. There's definitely a driving need for me to create a sense of uniqueness in my outfits.

Ooooh LaPed, please start an Enneagram one!!! I'm a 6, and I swing wildly between the 2 wings (as 6s will ha!).

Ha! Enneagram type 1 here, with balanced wings.

Hmm. I’ve always tested ISTJ (I am so surprised I’m the first one with this type to comment, since it’s really common), but this description doesn’t feel very suitable for me:

The Appropriate Stylist: ISTJ
THE STYLE ORGANIZER

ISTJs seek structure and clearly defined, reliable rules in how they approach their style. Their low-key and no-nonsense approach is often understated and always practical, always appropriate. Not comfortable standing out, ISTJs know that being exceptionally well groomed avoids drawing attention to themselves for the wrong reasons. Combined with a quiet efficiency and need for routine, the ISTJs wardrobe is dependable and reflects a certain honesty that sits at the core of their sense of personal integrity.

I'm practical and I REALLY want to be appropriate for the situation, weather, and everything else. But I don't mind standing out, and I wear lots of fun things. They just also happen to be practical enough and appropriate for the situations as well. I don't know what "quiet efficiency" means in a wardrobe context.

I think it fits. Definitely open to some interpretation.

Uh oh... what's enneagram?? *peers down another deep, dark rabbit hole*

With all these different personality types it got me wondering, what “type” is most influential on fashion to start trends?
Is it the outgoing people who mingle and party but usually wear what’s “in style”, the shy; reserved people who have their own unique sense of style, or someone in between not quite outgoing but not shy and mixes it up with style constantly changing?

I always thought the outgoing, party people were most influential because they advertise and make themselves known and some people might think popular is what we must follow to fit in, but I’m not so sure so id love to hear what you all think!

This is so me:

The
Whimsical Stylist: ISFP

The Style Artisan

ISFPs approach to style is often subtle, dressing to ensure that
they don’t draw unnecessary attention, yet will still express their uniqueness.
Some ISFPs stand out more through choice of an asymmetrical silhouette, unusual
piece of jewelry or unexpected color combination – but they’re doing it to
amuse themselves and for artistic expression, not to attract attention. Averse
to conflict and tension, their style choices are always founded on what will
work for the current situation, including the people they are spending time
with. ISFPs possess a strong sense of style that is expressed in an
unpretentious way.

Enneagram 3 with a heavy 4 wing here! And an ENFP (Shevia - you're an INFP! Which explains why I resonate so much with your posts.)

Nemosmom - prepare to be taken down the rabbithole

Rabbit holes never ending -- we've had Kibbe, Myers-Briggs, and now Enneagram? Yikes. I need to re-do the Enneagram test. Been so long I don't remember my supposed type there.

Look at this for the INFJ dream wardrobe -- does it not sound like my closet??

The clothes would be in a range of soft cool blues and greys, minimal rainbow colours. Quality items in cotton, silk, linen and wool. Leather shoes, no high heels. Exercise, renowear and other practical items included but behind closed doors or in drawers. Everything on open rails, hooks or shelves to look serene and harmonious. If the room was large enough, a comfy armchair. The whole to be a sanctuary, that has a subtle, pared back vibe. Nothing too much (INFJ)

Oh, and this! I can't imagine a clearer description of my style strengths (and those of some of the other INFJ's who've self-identified here).

Oh my gosh Suz - yes! I can see this being you for sure.

As to Enneagram - my gosh, that's the rabbit hole to beat them all. I daren't start talking about it as I won't shut up - but if anyone needs info or resources, I'm happy to share what I know

Thread hi-jack: What's the best Enneagram test, TG? After all, I am trying to avoid work right now.

LOL!

Suz, there are many, many tests, and the conventional wisdom seems to be that none should be considered definitive - because the Enneagram is really based on internal motivations rather than external behaviours - so it's difficult to quiz for. The advice tends to be to use the test as an introduction, but be open to the fact that you may decide you are actually a different type, as you get into the material (maybe take a look at your 2nd and 3rd place finishers in addition to your 1st, as a start).

I started out thinking I was a 1, but eventually realized that I am a 6 (btw that process was useful in itself).

That said - the Riso/Hudson test is widely considered the best:

http://www.canadianenneagram.ca/rheti/ (this is a sampler; there is a paid version too which is more in depth but this one is a great starting point)

and, my personal fave, the only one that got my type as the first choice is the EnneaApp quiz, which is an inexpensive, one time payment app which I found in the Google Play store (I think it was $2 or $3).

Finally, this article might be helpful:

https://thoughtcatalog.com/hei.....read-this/ ... if one of these fears really triggers you, that may be your type! (or at least help you narrow it down).

Let me know how you do!

Torontogirl, hilarious—I immediately thought “fear of pain!!” then clicked on the last link you gave. And there it is, in black and white.
My Enneafriend never ceases to be amazed at the power of that motivation.

Ophelia, it's actually eerie sometimes .. hence the rabbit-hole-y-ness of it!!

Hmm. Never done enneagram. I think I’m a 1. I’ve yelled at a boss, upbraided a client, and chosen jobs because of 1. And a person has quit on me and called me a monster because I’m very serious about food safety. Have no idea how THAT impacts style... except I don’t wear makeup or jewelry often...

HI Donna, I am also an INTJ and the way Imogen describes the dressing personality resonates with me.

Another INTx reporting in - I was more of a solid J earlier in life and now I can be either or right in the middle depending on what’s been going on with me. If we looked at MBTI types and the responses to the folding thread the other day, I bet we’d get some pretty strong correlations.

I have tested as ENFJ and ENFP - I am an NF but the other two are a bit more marginal.

ENFJ is the same as Angie - I think it better describes her but I can be a chameleon - I do dress for my company whilst being true to myself.

Thoughtcatalog is a rabbit hole...be sure you're in a comfy chair!

Im making my own topic about personality and fashion influence

Sal, you are a GREAT connector on the forum. So could easily fit that profile.

TG, apparently I am a 5 with a 4 wing. In my 20s I was a 4. I was also an INTJ then (I'm more F now). So I've gone more "thinky" according to one system and more "feely" according to the other! Funny.

Wow, am I the only ESFP?

Wow! While I was away, this thread blew up! Glad y'all enjoyed it. And it is always fun to hear from fellow INTJs since we are relatively rare in at least the U.S. population.

Next chance I get, I guess I will go down the Enneagram rabbit hole! Thanks TG (I think, lol).

Oh, DeAnna, I think I must be an ISFP (rather than an ENFP). Clearly my test results are mistaken. Haha! That style description resonates with me.

Suz, so interesting ... I have an unofficial theory that we lean into our wings are young adults, almost as a way of rebelling or expanding on our core type ... I was very 7ish in that time of my life ... Mind you this is just my musing about it. Donna haha and thanks for starting this awesome thread!