Fashion "Rules"

AliGirl11

The earlier fashion post made me think about how I have certain "rules" that I follow when I pick out clothes.  For example, I never wear a skirt or dress longer than knee length because I'm short and I feel like longer skirts make me look dumpy.  I also never wear button down shirts because I can never find one that doesn't gap over my boobs. 

What fashion guidelines do you follow? 

zippityb

Two words: Maximum Cameltoe

AliGirl11

Bahaha

ohwhynot

"Don't wear anything that is likely to land you on PeopleofWalmart"

opalsky007

No leggings or other dancewear. I rarely wear short skirts because they look waaaay short on me.

dmiller9274

Never Ever Ever wear Crocs or Uggs

alixzafiris

My fashion rule is don't listen to fashion rules.

waltzingmatilda13

No horizontal stripes. Ever. I'm convinced they only look good on people size 2 and under and even then it's questionable.

Rosie109

No black shoes with brown belt, or brown shoes with black belt.

No shoes OR belt.

[Deleted User]

Holy crap, OWN, your sig pic got huge. But I like it, it's a great picture.

I don't really know any fashion rules. I'm not a very fashionable person so I pretty much wear whatever I can get away with at work without being sent home or whatever doesn't make me look like I just got paid for servicing someone.

ogrady88

I don't wear short skirts...usually knee length for many reasons, mostly I hate my knees...actually I hate most knees.  Also the super short skirt trend looks super skanky IMO.  I'm a super prude in that I generally believe that at least 50% of my body should be covered when I'm outside of my own home.  No religious beliefs here just don't want to.  FI calls my style "frumpy sexy"  I'm not sure how I feel about that

Ingamckinley

The only rules I follow are one print piece at a time or one loud accessory.

AliGirl I don't think the cami under makes your boobs look bigger.

AliGirl11

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_fashion-rules?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:3e9575a7-8992-406b-a5d0-4088fbc3d4cbPost:6e7fb1c0-d95f-44c5-8fe6-ca11c0c9f568">Re: Fashion "Rules"</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Fashion "Rules" : Ditto!!!  FWIW, i want a short wedding dress and I can't fuuckin' find one around here and it's making me mad!!  Sorry to mention wedding shite.
Posted by jcbsjr[/QUOTE]

I guess I broke my own rule with my wedding dress, oops.  It was long and I felt ok about it.

danieliza1127

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fashion "Rules" : I sort of feel like an idiot for not thinking of this.  It won't make my boobs look even more ginormous than they already are, though, will it? 
Posted by AliGirl11[/QUOTE]

Mmm, I doubt it, but I don't know what your boobs look like.  :)  The button down still covers your boobs, it just gives you room.

I guess I do follow some rules: if your belt loops are showing, you need a belt.  Your belt should go with your shoes - like black belt can't go with brown shoes and vice versa.

AliGirl11

And just to clarify, I don't mean rules in the sense that everyone should follow them, just personal rules that you have created for yourself. 

salt78

No capri length pants. They look awkward on me because I have very muscular calves.

tenofcups4me

I never wear short sleeves or button-down tops. I used to have big boobs and they were the worst looks for my body type. I'm a very small size now, but still feel short, fat and dumpy when I try on either of those.

Edited because boobs and books are definitely not the same thing!

eastunder1

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fashion "Rules" : Oh hilarious...do they do what color are you anymore?  That was from the 80's right?
Posted by jcbsjr[/QUOTE]

I flipped through this book in Borders that told you what clothing/makeup colors to wear based on that stuff.  Your skin tones and hair colors and whatnot.  It sounds so hokey but its dead on. 
 

They didnt tell me if I was vibrant or not though.  I feel cheated.   Maybe I'm a dull summer.  

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

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[QUOTE]No horizontal stripes. Ever. I'm convinced they only look good on people size 2 and under and even then it's questionable.
Posted by waltzingmatilda13[/QUOTE]

I agree with this. I think it's the only rule I follow? Everything else is pretty flexible, depending on the individual clothes, outfit and situation. But whenever I try on something with horizontal stripes I just remember WHY I don't buy things with horizontal stripes. I also rarely wear white.

Oh, and I can't stand black and brown together. Brown and navy, maybe, but I actually have black, brown and navy shoes to go with any outfit. Ditto East on the v-necks. I don't buy them exclusively (depends on the shirt) but they certainly flatter me.

alixzafiris

Okay personal rules (though I do make it a rule not to follow fashion rules):

 - no more than one "trend" piece at a time.

 - I'm a very definite winter so I tend to wear colours that compliment that, and a lot of black, grey and white.

 - high heels whenever possible.

 - matching underwear. I'm hardcore OCD about it... and many other things come to that...

 - wear big earrings, bracelets or necklaces. Never all three together. Big rings can be paired with anything.

 - I love mixing patterns and textures. I rarely wear an outfit all the same texture or material.

 - accessories are key; I never don't have any on (whether it's jewelry, scarves, sunglasses or a hat)

 - when leaving the house, mascara and lip balm are a must

Rosie109

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[QUOTE]I never wear short sleeves or button-down tops. I used to have<strong> big books</strong> and they were the worst looks for my body type. I'm a very small size now, but still feel short, fat and dumpy when I try on either of those.
Posted by tenofcups4me[/QUOTE]

Hehehe this made me giggle

tenofcups4me

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fashion "Rules" : Hehehe this made me giggle
Posted by Rosie109[/QUOTE]

LOL. Oops. I'm writing today and I can see where my head is! I am gonna go back and edit it.

crfische

If it doesn't have a hood, I don't wanna wear it.

But I can dress up if I have to.

If my shoes aren't uggs, crocs, golf shoes, or flip flops, I'm probably ornery until I can change them.

uhhhh....yeah. That's about it.

AliGirl11

Alix, you match your underwear to your outfit??

alixzafiris

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[QUOTE]Alix, you match your underwear to your outfit??
Posted by AliGirl11[/QUOTE]

No. Okay, well maybe. But I match my bra to my undies. It drives me NUTS if I've got a black bra and I dunno, green boyshorts. NUTS.

emilyinchile

I am wearing horizontal stripes, I happen to think I look quite nice

For the button-downs, the ideal is to buy a shirt that fits your boobs and get the waist taken-in. I saw it on What Not to Wear, so it has to be true!

I don't wear olive green or tan because those colors make me look awful. Other than that, I'll try most things.

AliGirl11

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fashion "Rules" : No. Okay, well maybe. But I match my bra to my undies. It drives me NUTS if I've got a black bra and I dunno, green boyshorts. NUTS.
Posted by alixzafiris[/QUOTE]

I wish I had the bra collection to do this. 

sarah0725

I'm not very fashionable, but I tend to go for stuff that is "classic" - solid colors, clean lines, etc. rather than things that are super trendy or ruffly or anything like that. I don't look good in ruffles. Or babydolls. Or leggings. And I don't wear skirts that are shorter than knee length, because I am pretty tall with very pale, fat thighs and nobody wants to see all that.

AliGirl11

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Fashion "Rules" : No you don't - trust me. I have a problem with bras the same way I do with shoes and bags ;) It's an expensive habit to keep up.
Posted by alixzafiris[/QUOTE]

It would be worth it if I could find that many bras that were pretty AND fit well!

lisalou402

Navy confuses me.  Can I wear it with black shoes? What color shirt? So confusing.

I stick to black pants, except for jeans.  Any other color just confuses me on the bottom.

sarah0725

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[QUOTE]My underwear matches too, Alix. My underwear matches my bra, and both coordinate with my outfit. I also tend to buy things that are solid or have subtle patterns/designs. the only silk-screened clothes I have are t-shirts I hang out in on the weekend. I'm not sure what season I am. Don't hate me, but I don't look bad in most colors, including colors some people hardcore avoid, like yellow and orange.
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]

I like to wear orange too. In fact, I am wearing orange right now. And I'm pretty non-particular about colors in general - I generally prefer bright colors, though.