Massively Long Fashion & Style Poll for Ladies

Cait_Sidhe

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why?
Clothing- Lip Service, Punk Rave, Kambriel Designs, Bibian Blue, some Japanese Gothic Lolita brands.
Corsets- Electra Designs, Lescarpolette, Starkers!, Isabella Costumiere, Brute Force Leather, Bibian Blue, BR Creations, True Grace, Deadly Girlz, etc.
Shoes- Fluevog, Doc Martens, London Underground, New Rocks, Pendagalen, T.U.K
Because pretty.

2.What clothing brands do you hate? Why? Most hip hop gangsta droopy pants styles. Also the overuse of sportsball type clothing.

3.What’s your go-to outfit? (A tee shirt and jeans? A dress and heels? A sweater and slacks?) In reality, scrubs or yoga pants and small band t-shirt, boots or sneakers. I like how heels look, but my feet can't tolerate them (although a wider cuban type heel can work). Before I had to work so much, I'd generally get dressed up everyday as if I was going to a club. Full on victorian/edwardian or just vintage.

4.What styles do you love to wear? (Think in terms of garments: styles of blouse, sweater, skirt, dress, pant, shoe, etc.) I like a modern blend of victorian and edwardian clothing. Like a knee length skirt with lots of layers gathered in the back in a bustle style with a leg o' mutton sleeve type blouse.

5.What styles do you wish you could wear? I've always worn what I want.

6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure? Not sure. I guess I'm super self conscious in anything form fitting.

7.What are your favorite colors? Black and all jewel tones

[/b]8.What are your favorite patterns? (If any.)[/b] I guess I'm a fan of damask.

9.What are your favorite fabrics? Velvet, brocade, satin, cotton. I've kinda drifted away from velvet as much due to cat hair.

10.Are you a skirt girl, pants girl, or both? Used to be hands down all about skirts and felt uncomfortable in pants. Since I lost weight, I'm wearing pants more.

11.Do you wear dresses? If so, what style? Gothic, punk, victorian, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's

12.What styles of shoes you like? Do you own shoes in those styles? Oh, oops I already answered this question.

13.Can you wear heels? Do you enjoy wearing heels? already answered this one as well.

14.What accessories do you wear most often? (Scarves, belts, watches, hosiery, etc.) I'm never without a cheap digital watch due to my job (need it for heartrates, etc). Not sure, I guess I lack accessories.

15.Which pieces of jewelry do you wear most often? (Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc.) Necklaces and rings.

16.What motivates you to shop? Do you enjoy shopping? Having the money to do so. Doesn't happen much. Most of my wardrobe is still far too big for me.

17.Is there an era of fashion that you absolutely adore? I've studied fashion history and there is no era of fashion that I don't adore. I guess men's fashion in the 1500's was a little ridiculous with the codpieces and all. Also the Cavaliers of the 1600's were a little too extravagant. Civil War fashion was a little plain. But OMG 18th century! Minoans! Burgundian dresses! Victorian! Flapper! Edwardian! Slinky 30's dresses! Um, yeah.

EmilyJackCO

I consider myself to be pretty fashionable, and I like to look nice, no matter what I do - unless I'm bumming around the house or gym. I dress professionally for work in a casual environment. I'm a priss. :P

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why?

Career: Tahari, Ralph Lauren, Perry Ellis, Calvin Klein, Brooks Brothers Women. - you'd be amazed what you can find in thrift stores these days.

Play: Levi's, Gap, Guess Jeans. Hell Bunny, Lip Service, Tripp. Absolutely tons of band tees!

Fitness: Champion (I love their older style workout pants), Puma, and Espira these days. I also only buy New Balance running shoes, as they are made here in the US.

2.What clothing brands do you hate? Why?

Mostly anything that makes me look like a dowager or like I slayed the curtains - or the reverse, like I'm trying to be in high school again (though I have my fair share of pleated plaid, and still wear it!). I am not sure I know the brands, but I can tell you the stores.

3.What’s your go-to outfit? (A tee shirt and jeans? A dress and heels? A sweater and slacks?)

For home, it's generally jeans & tees, depending on what I have going on.

For work, it's skirts & blouses and blazers or sweaters. And ALWAYS heels.

For going out, it's usually short skirts, tights and stompy boots, and either a corset or tank top, depending.

4.What styles do you love to wear? (Think in terms of garments: styles of blouse, sweater, skirt, dress, pant, shoe, etc.)

Classical and elegant is my go to style. I love cowl neck sweaters... I love men's style blouses. I am not a big fan of pencil skirts, but love the A-line ones, no matter the length. And I love boots, with and without heels (I only wear heels if I'm dancing, occasionally, because I dance A LOT). But my overall favorite shoes are stilettos...

5.What styles do you wish you could wear?

I really really wish I could wear pin-up styles, but I look awful in them. See below.

6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure?

I love the retro pin-up and 50s styles, but I can't wear them, not even maybe. I am built too strangely for any of them to fit right. I might be able to do the 50s stuff again, I haven't tried recently, but the pin-up stuff sits all bunchy and odd in all the wrong places. I spent an entire day trying to shop for some, and the only thing I can get to work is blouses and pedal pushers. Not so much my thing. I have very long legs and a short torso, and even though I'm an hourglass, it's all in the wrong place.

7.What are your favorite colors?

Jewel tones, black & greys. I wear a massive amount of red & black.

8.What are your favorite patterns? (If any.)

No question, houndstooth & herringbone... and pinstripes.

9.What are your favorite fabrics?

Silk, linen, wool (though I'm allergic to it, I can wear some of the blends), cotton.

10.Are you a skirt girl, pants girl, or both?

Decidedly both - depends on the day and the plans.

11.Do you wear dresses? If so, what style?

I wear a lot of dresses, especially in the summer. Usually sheath dresses or A-line dresses. Light and airy ones too, though those are pretty hard to find.

12.What styles of shoes you like? Do you own shoes in those styles?

I am a shoe *kitten*.... I own shoes in ever style and fashion, I swear.

13.Can you wear heels? Do you enjoy wearing heels?

My favorite pair of boots is a pair of 7" Guess calfskin dove grey boots... and yes, I can wear them all day long. My favorite pair of sandals are the only peeptoes I own, a pair of BCBG 6" stilettos.

14.What accessories do you wear most often? (Scarves, belts, watches, hosiery, etc.)

I don't wear watches. I always have my Fitbit on. But I wear scarves and hats as often as possible. I have a huge collection of jewelry that I match with everything.... and I have had to stop buying tights and stockings because I have too many to count.

15.Which pieces of jewelry do you wear most often? (Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc.)

Earrings & necklaces all of the time, rings & bracelets when I'm not working because I type constantly.

16.What motivates you to shop? Do you enjoy shopping?

I shop when I need something new for an event. I don't really like shopping.... mostly because I hate trying on clothes. I shop almost exclusively at thrift stores unless it is something specific that I know I can't or won't buy there. Literally about 2/3rds of my entire wardrobe is secondhand. I do not buy at retail prices... I only buy new things on clearance or outlet. And even then, not before a 50% markdown.

17.Is there an era of fashion that you absolutely adore?

I think my favorite is the WWII and post war era.

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seltzermint555

EmilyJackCO...totally agree about amazing thrift store finds. Just the other day I scored an Ann Taylor linen blend skirt, Free Country water-resistant coat in PERFECT condition...total of $5 for both items.

seltzermint555

Resurrecting my ridiculously long post from 5+ years ago. If anyone else plays along (even in part) I'll be psyched

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why? I don't really get too hung up on brands, but I tend to like the items I have from Madewell. For jeans I love Gap, some cheapo brand called "Curve Appeal" and Kensie. A lot of my stuff is thrifted, so it's a huge mix of brands.

2.What clothing brands do you hate? Why? I don't hate any brand but some are just not my style at all. One store that comes to mind is Maurice's. Or anything really western-style.

3.What’s your go-to outfit? (A tee shirt and jeans? A dress and heels? A sweater and slacks?) a dress with sleeves and oxford shoes is very me, and of course the standard jeans, boots & a sweater.

4.What styles do you love to wear? (Think in terms of garments: styles of blouse, sweater, skirt, dress, pant, shoe, etc.) dresses in general, clothing that fits well but isn't super-tight...sort of a tailored look and very structured tops and dresses.

5.What styles do you wish you could wear? There really isn't anything I wish I could wear that I can't. Part of this is because I'm just not into revealing/super sexy stuff. For years, I wished I could wear trouser jeans and button-down shirts and now I wear both, so that's cool.

6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure? anything showing belly would be out but that was never even a consideration for me anyway. I think very loose, flowy tops look awful on me. I steer clear of most tunics, but have found they CAN work ok if it's a pretty close-fitting silhouette & fitted through the top, since I'm more of an hourglass than pear shape.

7.What are your favorite colors? my favorites for clothing are cognac/camel, grey & dark or bright colors like royal blue, purples & red/oranges.

8.What are your favorite patterns? (If any.) I really like bold stripes and medium florals if they're in nice color combinations, leaning darker or more vibrant. Also some dots/shapes, but not as into standard polka dot patterns.

9.What are your favorite fabrics? cotton, denim, whatever. I am not picky, but it has to feel "okay" & hang nicely.

10.Are you a skirt girl, pants girl, or both? I have always been both.

11.Do you wear dresses? If so, what style? yes, lots of different styles but my go-to is knee length with short or 3/4 sleeves.

12.What styles of shoes you like? Do you own shoes in those styles? I absolutely love oxfords and many different types of boots - short, tall, hiking, riding, etc. I'm obsessed with boots, honestly. Lots of casual styles like driving moc, Vans, Toms, whatever. Pretty casual mostly.

13.Can you wear heels? Do you enjoy wearing heels? No way. Some people say they want to lose weight to wear heels but that never interested me for 1 second. Even if I'm super dressed up, I would rather wear a cute D'Orsay flat or nicer quality ballet flat. I'm pretty tall and maybe that's part of it.

14.What accessories do you wear most often? (Scarves, belts, watches, hosiery, etc.) Totally laughing in advance at my 2014 answer since it was during a big scarf phase. Mostly I wear earrings & bracelets. Lately I'm more into short necklaces and chokers than before. I have a few vintage Swatch watches that I like to wear too. In winter I like tights/leggings with dresses or skirts...sometimes just dark colors, but a few brights find their way in there, too.

15.Which pieces of jewelry do you wear most often? (Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc.) ah, I guess I answered this in #14

16.What motivates you to shop? Do you enjoy shopping? Thrift shopping is one of my main hobbies and I love it...so I'm pretty much ALWAYS thrifting. As for other shopping, I usually have a running list of items I need/want and see what suits my needs. I'm super cheap and mostly pick up stuff at TJ Maxx if I can't get it thrift...the only exceptions are intimates, footwear & purses...always purchase new for those categories and I'm pickier about the brands.

17.Is there an era of fashion that you absolutely adore? 80s...the more understated preppy casual side of the 80s, though. Also very early 90s, like 1990-1991. I've collected some Liz Claiborne workwear from the 80s/90s and it's definitely my thing.

your_future_ex_wife

I’m not much of a shopper. I’m conscious of quality, though not brand loyal. I’ve always been drawn to a better quality than I can usually afford. I prefer my dresses, slacks and jackets to be lined.

That said, I buy clothes at Walmart and Goodwill and I look better in them than many people who live and die by fashion.

My look is usually pulled together when I leave the house but not always and I try not to get hung up on it. I don’t need to wear lipstick to buy milk.

I often wear jeans or fashion leggings. I’m in a velvet pants phase right now. Palazzo pants are a style I’ve been wearing since the 90s and I love the way they look with a fitted top. I like a closed shoe with a medium chunky heel.

I’d say my style is somewhere between prim and rock & roll.

I like sterling, white gold, and platinum jewelry and real gems, both precious and semi-precious, but I like costume jewelry too. Gold looks good on me, but it’s not my favorite. I usually wear a single pearl on a white gold chain or else a silver locket with a picture of my firstborn in it. I’ve recently started wearing a cheap watch so I don’t have to look at my phone so frequently.

KosmosKitten

seltzermint555 wrote: »

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why?
2.What clothing brands do you hate? Why?
3.What’s your go-to outfit? (A tee shirt and jeans? A dress and heels? A sweater and slacks?)
4.What styles do you love to wear? (Think in terms of garments: styles of blouse, sweater, skirt, dress, pant, shoe, etc.)
5.What styles do you wish you could wear?
6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure?
7.What are your favorite colors?
8.What are your favorite patterns? (If any.)
9.What are your favorite fabrics?
10.Are you a skirt girl, pants girl, or both?
11.Do you wear dresses? If so, what style?
12.What styles of shoes you like? Do you own shoes in those styles?
13.Can you wear heels? Do you enjoy wearing heels?
14.What accessories do you wear most often? (Scarves, belts, watches, hosiery, etc.)
15.Which pieces of jewelry do you wear most often? (Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc.)
16.What motivates you to shop? Do you enjoy shopping?
17.Is there an era of fashion that you absolutely adore?

1. I like a lot of independent t-shirt companies. Otherwise, I'm not brand conscious.
2. Any brand that is not size inclusive or makes it known that only "small" ladies are welcome in their stores.
3. Probably an overlarge shirt (flowy) and jeans or leggings.
4. I like loose flowy patterned shirts, flowy high waisted dresses, leggings and flats.
5. Pretty much anything intended for women who have no stomach or any fat on them. Or things that are clearly designed for women with boobs bigger than mine.
6. Pretty much everything at this point. Not an accurate question to ask a person who has body dysmorphia.
7. Oraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaange.
8. Gothic, kooky. I love patterns that are kinda weird images.
9. Cotton.
10. Both.
11. Yep! Multiple styles, but I really like high waisted styles.
12. Flats and Converse sneakers (I own lots).
13. I can, but I don't enjoy wearing them, not to mention.. they're bad for your feet in the long run.
14. Lots of rings. Lots and lots of rings.
15. Still rings.
16. I see something cute, I buy it. I don't shop in conventional brick and mortar stores, though. Easier to shop online when you're a fat person.
17. 40's/50s. I absolutely adore the style of dress, the colors, the patterns and the accessories from those two eras. Also, super fond of Victorian/Edwardian era dress. It's unfortunately just not practical to wear on a day-to-day basis.

nooshi713

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why?

- Guess is my favorite because their curvy jeans fit me well and I can always find a cute top or dress from there.

2.What clothing brands do you hate? Why?
-None.


3.What’s your go-to outfit? (A tee shirt and jeans? A dress and heels? A sweater and slacks?)

-It depends on where I’m going.

4.What styles do you love to wear? (Think in terms of garments: styles of blouse, sweater, skirt, dress, pant, shoe, etc.)

- I have different styles depending on the occasion but I do wear a lot of color, form fitting things since I’m short.

5.What styles do you wish you could wear?

-Hmm, some clothes that suit taller people just don’t look as good on short women.

6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure?

-Any loose or billowy short or pants make me look huge. I’m only 5 feet. Flared jeans are horrible.

7.What are your favorite colors?

- Purple, aqua, coral, white, royal blue.

8.What are your favorite patterns? (If any.)

-Not sure.

9.What are your favorite fabrics?

-Cotton, silk

10.Are you a skirt girl, pants girl, or both?

-I love dresses in summer but also wear a lot of jeans.

11.Do you wear dresses? If so, what style?

-All the time. Minis, maxis, girly styles, sexy ones.

12.What styles of shoes you like? Do you own shoes in those styles?

-Sandals, sneakers, boots, wedges, heels. No traditional flats since I hate those and don’t find them flattering.

13.Can you wear heels? Do you enjoy wearing heels?

-Yes but must be open toe. Closed toe pumps don’t work for me. I have very soft feet and most heels give me blisters so I only wear them occasionally.

14.What accessories do you wear most often? (Scarves, belts, watches, hosiery, etc.)

-Occasional watch.

15.Which pieces of jewelry do you wear most often? (Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc.)

- Mostly earrings and rings, some necklaces or bracelets.

16.What motivates you to shop? Do you enjoy shopping?

- I love it and am kind of obsessed.

17.Is there an era of fashion that you absolutely adore?

-Not particularly.

seltzermint555

nooshi713 wrote: »

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why?


6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure?

-Any loose or billowy short or pants make me look huge. I’m only 5 feet. Flared jeans are horrible.

I'm taller but can definitely understand this, especially with flared jeans. I get so used to skinny jeans and straighter cuts that anything even bootcut makes me feel shorter and wider.

mtndewme

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why?
Not on purpose because I'm not a fan of the celebrity but I happen to pick up a lot of things made by Jessica Simpson. Converse because all the the cool kids wore them in high school and I never grew up.
2.What clothing brands do you hate? Why?
Yeezy. His clothes look *kitten* stupid.
3.What’s your go-to outfit? (A tee shirt and jeans? A dress and heels? A sweater and slacks?)
At work they let us wear t-shirts and jeans which is lit but days off I'm a nightgown/bathrobe kind of girl. Lol but really, if I'm going anywhere I'm always in a dress and flats.
4.What styles do you love to wear? (Think in terms of garments: styles of blouse, sweater, skirt, dress, pant, shoe, etc.)
Most of my life my style shifts drastically between sexy/girly dresses and the baggiest shirt of life with jeans and sandals.
5.What styles do you wish you could wear?
I'm curvy and short so a lot of things won't flatter me. I'd like to wear something without a defined waist and not look like a whale.
6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure?
Again, curvy and short. Capris are my biggest enemy.
7.What are your favorite colors?
Deep purple, maroon, black, seafoam green, blue undertone red, pastel pink, royal blue
8.What are your favorite patterns? (If any.
Polka dot, flowers, funny cute cartoons
9.What are your favorite fabrics?
Cotton? My mom would make fun of me for picking up a lot of polyester but it makes my bewbs great so.
10.Are you a skirt girl, pants girl, or both?
I don't really do skirts often so I guess pants
11.Do you wear dresses? If so, what style?
Cinched waist and flowy. I think I look best in that classic pin up style.
12.What styles of shoes you like? Do you own shoes in those styles?
I like shoes but they don't like me. I have a half size and wide foot so getting something that fits overrides style. I like a good stripper heel (not literal platforms but 6 inch heel) but I can't walk in them. I just want to be a princess or a punk rock tomboy with studs on my boots.
13.Can you wear heels? Do you enjoy wearing heels? No. Not anymore at least. When I was growing up I was in 4 inch heels before the rest of the girls and I used to be able to run in them. Now, I can't be bothered with the foot pain and threat of falling down.
14.What accessories do you wear most often? (Scarves, belts, watches, hosiery, etc.)
I wear blue diamond stud earrings every day. I wear my necklaces and my favorite garnet ring anytime I go somewhere that isn't work.
15.Which pieces of jewelry do you wear most often? (Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc.)
Earrings and necklaces
16.What motivates you to shop? Do you enjoy shopping?
I like shopping. I window shop a lot because I'm poor.
17.Is there an era of fashion that you absolutely adore?[/quote]
1950s

cayenne_007

1.What clothing brands do you love to wear? Why? 7 for all mankind dojo jeans - because I'm tall with thunder thighs - I will never ever wear skinny jeans. I love lower rise flares.

2.What clothing brands do you hate? Why? I don't pay much attention to brands. If I like it, I wear it.

3.What’s your go-to outfit? (A tee shirt and jeans? A dress and heels? A sweater and slacks?) I wear all 3 continually. Work vs home.

4.What styles do you love to wear? (Think in terms of garments: styles of blouse, sweater, skirt, dress, pant, shoe, etc.) My fav outfits are long flowy skirts with fitted tops, dark flare jeans with the same.... and heels - I love heels with anything. I like my clothes to have a tailored appearance. Long lines.

5.What styles do you wish you could wear?

6.What styles do you think look horrendous on you? In what ways do they fight your figure? Skinny jeans, crazy colors, short tops

7.What are your favorite colors? Olive, Teal, Purple, Black (I LOVE black), Royal Blue, kelly green

8.What are your favorite patterns? (If any.) - kinda a solids type of girl

9.What are your favorite fabrics? Anything that's easy to care for - I'm not picky

10.Are you a skirt girl, pants girl, or both? - Both

11.Do you wear dresses? If so, what style? At least a few times a week - style is all over the place.

12.What styles of shoes you like? Do you own shoes in those styles? Cowboy boots - I collect them & love them all. Sandals, pumps, all kinds of heels.

13.Can you wear heels? Do you enjoy wearing heels? Yep - I have a few brands that I buy because they're comfy. I almost never wear flats.

14.What accessories do you wear most often? (Scarves, belts, watches, hosiery, etc.) - belts and scarves on occasion

15.Which pieces of jewelry do you wear most often? (Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, etc.) Always wear earrings and bracelets. Love all kinds of jewelry and wear a few pieces daily.

16.What motivates you to shop? Do you enjoy shopping? when my wardrobe is boring. I hate to shop.

17.Is there an era of fashion that you absolutely adore? I'm all over the place between gypsy & professional. I do despise the 90s & 80s tho.