What is your preferred look/aesthetic?

[pizzapizza]

I have gotten lots of awesome feedback on my post about how to build a wardrobe focused around your preferred look.  I would love it if folks would share their preferred look - a couple of images of what look they are going for on a typical day.  I know there are lots of stylish ladies on this board and would love some inspiration from other people.

Thanks!

[bimbi284]

Honestly, I can't say I go for a certain look everyday. It varies based on season, mood, and what's clean. My look varies from classic, to girly, to boho, to vintage from whatever era I'm feeling that day.

I don't limit myself to one aesthetic because I like too many different looks, haha. I tend to be on the quirkier side with my style than some others here, and I wear lots of colors and sparkle. Some days though, I wear leggings and long sweaters/tunics just like everyone else, haha. Even if I am going for a more classic look, I think I always have some sort of twist on it to keep it interesting and because I hate when my clothes are boring. That said, like everyone else, I get stuck I ruts and will wear the same 5 or 6 outfits on repeat for awhile.

[kris356]

I think my style tends to run more preppy/classic but I love a good quirky piece with classic styling. Most of my fun pieces are dog themed, so much so that my husband said I may need to
Stop buying pieces for a while. Whatever, he wears too much plaid ;-).

For an example this is my most recent top and I pair it with BR Sloan pants and flats with a cardigan.

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Feminine, lots of color and prints (esp floral and paisley), lace, eyelet, etc. I can't seem to pull off the menswear looks around this fall, it's just not me. I like fit and flare dresses, flowy blouses, and cardigans.

[fashionx]

I'm like bimbi284, I enjoy multiple styles/aesthetics. I tend to be on the casual side of things for every day since I don't have a job with a dress code (I work from home most days or when I do see clients it's not a formal situation). I love dressing up though and luckily I get to have fun with my clothes the most when I go to events, which is fairly often.

I would say my style mix is comfy/casual, a little edgy, a little girly/playful. I like cute/quirky prints, patterned/colored leggings and tights, leather and sequin details. My ballet flats and loafers both have spikes (Sam Edelman).

I don't do boho a lot and I would never call myself preppy, but otherwise most things are fair game for me. I like to have fun with clothes and I don't think I would if I chose one particular "style."

[frannyr]

my look is pretty much classic. I don't do trendy and my clothes are mostly timeless items that don't go out of style (i.e. cardigans, solid tops, lots of v-necks, dresses, suits, straight leg pants/jeans). I don't do prints (but I do like striped shirts) and tend to wear solids and heels (because I am very short). I wear a lot of jewelry too but again not trendy (no bubble necklaces for me LOL).

[xokell2]

I wear scrubs for work so no glamour there.

On my off days my look is mostly "athliesure". Is she going to the gym? For a hike?

Nope, probably just the grocery store and preschool pickup

[pizzapizza]

Oct 12, 2015 20:14:08 GMT -5 xokell2 said:

I wear scrubs for work so no glamour there.

On my off days my look is mostly "athliesure". Is she going to the gym? For a hike?

Nope, probably just the grocery store and preschool pickup

I love Athleta.  Weekends when I am non-pregnant I and heading out to the park with the kiddo I am dressed in a fitted CYA jacket and leggings.

I love that bottom jacket.  Where is it from?

[xokell2]

Oct 12, 2015 21:04:53 GMT -5 pizzapizza said:

Oct 12, 2015 20:14:08 GMT -5 xokell2 said:

I wear scrubs for work so no glamour there.

On my off days my look is mostly "athliesure". Is she going to the gym? For a hike?

Nope, probably just the grocery store and preschool pickup

I love Athleta.  Weekends when I am non-pregnant I and heading out to the park with the kiddo I am dressed in a fitted CYA jacket and leggings.

I love that bottom jacket.  Where is it from?

alalastyle.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/blanket-jacket-posideon?clickid=xsQx8YRfTWkvyDkwVIVWgxYTUkXWRdwAeTUrzQ0&utm_source=impact-radius&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=text-link

$245, boo

[pizzapizza]

Oct 12, 2015 21:13:09 GMT -5 xokell2 said:

Oct 12, 2015 21:04:53 GMT -5 pizzapizza said:

I love Athleta.  Weekends when I am non-pregnant I and heading out to the park with the kiddo I am dressed in a fitted CYA jacket and leggings.

I love that bottom jacket.  Where is it from?

alalastyle.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/blanket-jacket-posideon?clickid=xsQx8YRfTWkvyDkwVIVWgxYTUkXWRdwAeTUrzQ0&utm_source=impact-radius&utm_campaign=affiliate&utm_medium=text-link

$245, boo

That is fabulous but yeah, ouch on the price.  Their sale prices are not completely outrageous.  I never heard of this company before.  

[treedimensional]

I wear conservative, classic clothes. I tend to overdress. I am more comfortable when I err on the more formal or more businesslike side. I hate looking sloppy or frumpy in public.
I work outdoors as a consultant. My typical work "uniform" is jeans, boots, and a button-down, white cotton menswear shirt. When I am meeting clients, and not doing field work, I add a blazer. For business/social events, depending on the event, I swap the boots for heels, and the cotton shirt for a feminine silk. For dinner, even a romantic dinner, I wear a simple, conservatively cut sheath or a blouse and pencil skirt combination. I never show my knees or my cleavage and I only wear sandals and sleeveless for social situations.
I follow strict rules to make shopping and dressing simple. I'm never caught without appropriate clothing.

[pizzapizza]

Oct 12, 2015 22:44:07 GMT -5 @amydrinkie said:

Casual dresses with sandals or flats most of the time. I love dresses because they're a whole outfit on one hanger.

I hear you on this.  When I worked in an office, I found dresses to be so much easier as I didn't have to think about it.  Now I work from home and the business casual dresses I have are not quite as practical.

[krisim]

I feel like I wear a lot of what Extra Petite wears, like these would be casual outfits for an activity on the weekends:





Then for work, I typically wear pencil skirts or dresses, usually with a blazer.  I like stripes, nautical and more feminine pieces. 

[glw]

In my mind, I am Agyness Deyn. Brit-punk/quirky/colorful/playful. But, I have an office job so a lot of the time I have to wear boring office clothes.

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I don't think I really have one. I'm all over the place. Ha.

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Well, I wear scrubs to work so that skews things.  During the week I lounge around in yoga pants unless I'm going somewhere.  
For real life I'm pretty simple and classic. It's what's best on my frame. 
Most of my needs are casual, jeans, tee shirts or nice tops and Blazers or sweaters. 
Not my pics. ETA-I'm chunky though....these chicks are obviously not

[pooh8402]

I think I am mostly classic with a few fun pieces mixed in. Honestly, I LOVE the modern boho aesthetic, but would have to do a major wardrobe overhaul to get that look.

And for work, I wear scrubs.

[pizzapizza]

Oct 13, 2015 9:56:52 GMT -5 krisim said:

I feel like I wear a lot of what Extra Petite wears, like these would be casual outfits for an activity on the weekends:





Then for work, I typically wear pencil skirts or dresses, usually with a blazer.  I like stripes, nautical and more feminine pieces. 

I love Extra Petite.  I really think she does a great job in informing her readership of petite friendly items.  

[pizzapizza]

Oct 13, 2015 9:25:58 GMT -5 @aliciaroset said:

I have lots of clothes that I like but don't work for my lifestyle. I try to chose classic, basic pieces. Here are some of my favorites from my pinterest board


this one has me hunting ebay for a navy pea coat.

I think Lucy Laucht has great style.


I love the look of androgynous clothes, mens basics on a woman. I don't think it suits my body type, though.

I really do love these looks.  It is amazing how good well fitting denim and other simple classic pieces can look.  

[krisim]

Oct 14, 2015 9:15:57 GMT -5 pizzapizza said:

Oct 13, 2015 9:56:52 GMT -5 krisim said:

I love Extra Petite.  I really think she does a great job in informing her readership of petite friendly items.  

And a lot of it is pretty affordable!  I love that she shops at Loft, AT and places that I can actually afford!   I'm not as petite as she is, but it's nice to know how the sizing runs on different items too. 

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Oct 13, 2015 8:31:02 GMT -5 pizzapizza said:

Oct 12, 2015 22:44:07 GMT -5 @amydrinkie said:

Casual dresses with sandals or flats most of the time. I love dresses because they're a whole outfit on one hanger.

I hear you on this.  When I worked in an office, I found dresses to be so much easier as I didn't have to think about it.  Now I work from home and the business casual dresses I have are not quite as practical.

Another lover of dresses. Easy, comfy, and they look nice. People always think I am so dressed up, but I feel like pants are uncomfortable/restricting.