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Grit ‘n’ Glam: What’s your fashion philosophy?

What’s your fashion philosophy? Take the Grit ‘n’ Glam quiz to discover the ideology behind your look!

1. Your best friend doesn’t like your new shoes. You keep them on anyway because:

A. They’re comfy and waterproof.
B. They’re so you!
C. They’re the latest must-have item (all the magazines say so!)

2. En route to the neighborhood barbecue on a fabulous summer day, you hope your outfit will:
A. Keep you cool so you can focus on your friends and the food.

B. Express the ’70s hippie phase you’ve been in lately.

C. Win the admiration of the cute neighbor you’ve been eyeing.

3. Your all-time favorite “Sex and the City” character is:
A. Miranda Hobbes – for her no-nonsense attitude.

B. Carrie Bradshaw – a true original.

C. Samantha Jones – for her pure sex appeal.

4. Look in your closet. In it, there is no shortage of clothes perfect for:
A. An outdoors adventure.

B. A costume party.

C. A Cosmo photo shoot.

5. Browsing through stacks of clothes in the store, you usually buy something new because:
A. You have a need for it.

B. Its quirky nature charmed you.

C. It’s the latest, greatest item on the market.

6. If your look was a musical genre, it’d be
A. Rock
B. Indie
C. Pop

7. Clothing is:
A. Useful.

B. Art.

C. Fashion.

Mostly A’s: You are utilitarian: Fashion for you has always been more about what works than what looks. No frivolous fads or stylish splurges for you. Instead, you choose sturdy fabrics, useful pieces and outfits that can get the job done in whatever setting you’re in – whether that’s the hiking trail, the city streets or the corner office.

Mostly B’s: You are an individualist: Style for you is a way to express yourself. It’s not as important for the clothes to complete a certain task or for anyone else to get your style statement; it’s about being who you want to be and looking beautiful to you. The looks you create are often the most creative and unique of your friend groups. Love it or hate it, people can’t help but notice that you’re not like the others.

Mostly C’s: You are a populist: Style is a form of communication, and yours is saying that you’re trendy and attractive. Clothes for you are assets to be acquired, innovations to capture, fads to follow. It’s not all that important what you’re saying as long as it’s the statement of the moment (and that people think you’re hot as you’re saying it). No off-the-wall looks for you – if people don’t like your style, then what’s the point? You’re the first of your friends to adopt the new trends, and what your style may lack in uniqueness or practicality it makes up for in popularity and pure hot factor.

 

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