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What are you signature style pieces?

gryffin

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I get Jill Chiver's newsletter (you know, "My Year Without Clothes Shopping" - okay so I'm a masochist) and she and Imogen Lamport did a video in this month's newsletter on signature style (or for us newbies - what pieces, colors, accessories become our signatures). My signature style can be summed up by the 5 "B's" There is no question that the most singular element of my signature style is the color Black. The other 4 "B's" are Belts (often embellished), Boots/Booties, Blazers (preferrably long and black) and my Bob. Would anyone else care to share?

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Lands End T-shirts and Craghopper cargo pants.

Mo

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Silver. Hardware. Silver hardware Particularly zippers.
And the last few years, drape. In tees, grecian style dresses.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Jeans, maybe? Separates. Ballet flats, a lot of the time.

MsMary

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Pencil skirts and patent pumps in every color! Earrings, every day. Belts, blazers, and bags.

Lynne

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Top marks for alliteration, Gryffin! How cool :).

Reading your B's reminds me of the lovely Deborah in Melbourne....I wonder how many of these signature words would also be hers?

Mo, Silver is def a big part of your style signature!

Can't wait to hear more while I think of mine...

Angie

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I love the way your signature style pieces begin with B's, Gryffin. I hereby crown you Queen Five B's.

Mo, I'm adding Romantic Cascading Locks. SO much part of your signature style.

MaryK, Fearless Colour Mixing, Structure and Girly High Heels are what strike me most about your signature style.

LACeleste

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Hi Gryffin!

I'm known for jackets (all kinds-- leather, utility jackets, tuxedo jackets, blazers), art deco jewelry, and my long wavy hair.

Kind of posing a signature style challenge as I am evolving away from jewelry. I think I depended on it a lot to accessorize all those plain black T-shirts pre YLF Now that I am better at casual looks, I am not wearing it as much. Less jewelry does seem more modern.

Suz

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Heh. I was reading MaryK's and saying to myself: PPP; E, ED; and BBB. Rhyming alliteration.

My signature, really, is my short hair. The particular style changes but it's got to be some kind of pixie.

Apart from that...hmmm. Denim. Blues. Blazers.

No wonder I'm feeling so bereft this season, with only two jackets in my closet. And few opportunities to wear them.

Add in some radiant orchid, fuchsia or cranberry for good measure.

gryffin

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Crossdresser - great classic, sleek, minimalist look!!
Mo - definitely love the hardware you incorporate and the drape and grecian style pieces. Although I really like Angie's input, there is no question when I think of you the first think I picture is your beautiful hair!!
Laura - jeans (who can live without them!!) are a great signature. I love ballet flats on others. So chic. Just so Audrey!! They are never comfortable on me but I love the look. I am so glad they are part of your signature!!
MaryK - definitely your gorgeous pencil skirts and pumps!! As Angie says, your gorgeous rainbow of colors!! Of course, I am now on the can we spot MK's earring today!! Fabulous collection of blazer and bags!! Great signatures!!
Lynne - can't wait to hear what your pieces will be!! You definitely have a fab eye for everyone elses!! PS love Deborah's style. But we must add drape for her!! No one does artful, architectural draping like Deborah!!
Angie - I am just LOL!! I need to tell my girlfriends and my staff because they will assume that you've crowned me the Queen "B****" They are guaranteed to be totally amused!!
LACeleste - Love, love, adore, love jackets. Never met one I did not like, as long as it was black Your hair sounds divine!! I don't look good in long hair but I do so admire it!! Your pre-ylf style sounds pretty awesome to me. Art deco is one of my favorite periods in jewelry. Gosh, just drooling to go through your jewelry box!! Nothing wrong with branching out but I hope you will continue to enjoy all your gorgeous treasures!!

gryffin

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Suz - when I think of you your gorgeous pixie is the first thing that pops into my mind but the next thing I really think of is your beautiful smile!! You definitely wear the berry shades and the blues so well!! Such beautiful elements!! But only 2 blazers, Suz!! Poor girl!! Time to shop. You need to find that suit so then you will have three!!

Mo

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So maybe my first haircut appt. in 5 months tomorrow shouldn't be for a pixie???
Actually, I was going to go 4 inches shorter and see what bounce I get! WTH, right?

shedev

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skinny jeans, boots and curls

Suja

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I'm still trying to hone my signature style but for now it is colorful pencil skirts and sweaters at work, tunics and leggings for casual. Also, statement watches, knee high boots and tailored wool coats.

MRL

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Black, skinny jeans and pants, boots and gold jewelry.

MsMary

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Definitely Mo's cascading locks!!

Angie, thanks for the edit! I think you're right on!

Gryffin, it's funny because I wear different earrings every day and have a big collection, but that's a significant part of my style that's largely invisible in my WIW photos. Goes to show that photos don't tell the whole story!

Anonymous

I think denim, skinnies, boots, and blazers/jackets.

annagybe

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Interesting shoes.

gryffin

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Mo - you will look stunning in any hairstyle you pick!! We will wait with baited breath to see the new incarnation and hair style statement!!
Shedev- definitely your lovely curls!! Skinny jeans and boots such a great look and you rock it!!
Suja - that is a fantastic list!! I am a total tunic and leggings girl - practical, chic, comfortable!! Pencil skirts, boots, tailored coat and sweaters. The elegant. confident, professional is definitely coming through and nothing better than a statement watch!! Great choices, great looks!!
MRL - we can fight it out for the black clothing!! Again skinny jeans and boots - such a fab look. Gold would definitely be gorgeous with your coloring!! and look fabulous with your other statements!
MaryK - I know I try so hard to spot them and sometimes I can't in the photos. But I'm sure IRL they make a beautiful statement. We shall just have to require you to take close ups and earring shots!!
Ceit - no one rocks denim, skinnies and boots like you do!! Always interesting and edgy but comfortable and practical and you wear jackets so well!! Such a great signature look!!
Anna - absolutely great, divine shoes but IMHO your style is defined by incredibly beautiful and unusual pieces in every area. Original, eclectic, intelligent, often designer- so many pieces in every catagory are so unique in and of themselves and then being able to combine them and make them harmonious and so totally you - well that's really quite a feat. Does that seem right?

Peri

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Scarves, jewelry, black pants and purple.

Runcarla

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Hair (red, and a little curly/crazy)
Dresses and pencil skirts
Purple

I'm still working on my style, and there are some common denominators, but I'm not sure if they are 'signature' vs sticking with something that works. For example I don't have a lot of pants, but with the exception of my navy trousers (which are wide legged) all my other pants are slim straight leg (NOT skinnies). In winter I wear a lot of turtlenecks, otherwise a lot of knit T's. Most of my footwear is low heeled! Though everything is getting pointier! This is conventional stuff, nothing I would consider 'signature'.

gryffin

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Peri - Purple!! Wonderful color!! Great signature! and then black pants the perfect setting for your purple, scarves and jewelry. Sounds like a fantastic look!!
Runcarla - as you say, you have a natural signature you gorgeous red curls!! Your coloring is so dramatic and memorable. We should all be so lucky!! Nothing wrong with T-necks - Diane Keaton looks fab in hers!! Low heeled footware is also a great choice.

Gigi

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Interesting thread. But I have to say that I don't have a signature style yet. I am still trying a lot of things out. Hey, maybe that's my signature style--nothing consistent. :^)

JAileen

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Well it's new to me - silver hair.

Diana

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Handknit items and boots.

gryffin

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Gigi - nothing say you have to have signature pieces. A lot of people enjoy variety. I think it's great you are exploring what you like and not limiting your options!! Brava!!
JAileen - I think silver hair is absolutely stunning!! I am sure it's a transition and has it's own learning curve, like any change, but I think it's an elegant look!!
Diana - you are soooooooooo talented that you can make your own gorgeous things!! That is just so cool!! You always have the most fabulous and interesting knits and needless to say unique and personal. I cannot think of a better signature!! I always really enjoy seeing your outfits! PS your boots are great too!

Greyscale

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Black sleeveless silk shirts, leather moto jacket. Also, probably still my Converse even though I don't wear them as often these days.

And crazy pants (thus the name of my YLF blog) - I love playing with avant garde volume on the bottom.

Anonymous

Knit dresses and cardigans -- I think these must be on autocomplete on my keyboard by now! I also wear earrings almost all the time, although sometimes they're just tiny studs.

And probably my hair.

Greyscale

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I realized that there are things I *want* to have as signatures but that I don't wear often enough to count. Boyfriend blazers, my great fedora, and crisp white shirts are all on the list. This thread makes me want to wear them more.

Sveta

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Hmm, have to think about it...nothing comes to mind right away.
Maybe good fit - I am really particular about it? Also trousers - I do war them more often than skirts and even denim.

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