1. You're going on your first date -- ever! Wanting to make a great impression and make
a memorable evening you choose:
a) White cropped pants and a cap-sleeve black T
b) A vintage embroidered peasant shirt mixed with distressed jeans
c) Hipster pants, studded belt and one-shoulder top
d) A shimmery tank and white jeans
2. You've just gotten $50 in freebie money. What do you buy?
a) Plaid hipster bootlegs
b) A vintage black velvet duster with ostrich feather cuffs and collar
c) A black purse with grommets
d) Tinted oversized shades with rhinestones
3. Off you go to the best dance of the year. Which shoes do you choose for partying?
a) High heel maryjanes
b) Black ankle wraps with studs
c) Lace-up knee-high boots
d) Platforms pumps with clip-on flower
4. A chill is in the air. What do you top your look with?
a) A long sweater duster
b) A cape
c) Belted denim pea coat
d) A shaggy, full-length faux fur
5. Your favorite print is:
a) Argyle
b) Camouflage
c) Stripes
d) Designer logos
6. Your best friend has started dressing just like you! Just yesterday she showed up in
the exact same T, jeans and belt (which happens to have been your fave new outfit) You
decide to:
a) Take it as a compliment (after all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery)
b) Mix it up a bit by adding funky punk pins and a different belt
c) Ditch the duds because you can't possibly be seen in the exact same thing someone else
has
d) Personalize your look with your own add-ons (glitter, gems) and add your name (she
won't put that on her stuff!)
7. You are inspired by:
a) Ralph Lauren
b) Flea markets
c) Calvin Klein
c) Dolce & Gabbana
8. The ideal handbag is:
a) A mini-tote in pink with grosgrain ribbon
b) A macramé slouchy pouch
c) A sleek, '80s-style clutch bag
d) A fringed, studded bag in leather
SCORING:
If you answered mostly a's, then you're a Sassy Prep!
You're inspired by The Preppy Handbook, as well as the latest Vogue. You
mix the old staples with modern, more trendy pieces. You love those classic cableknit
sweaters and ribbon belts, but your look is made funky with updated styles, like sweater
halters, low-rise khakis, and hip accessories. Other Sassy Preppies:
Chloe Sevigny, Sophia Coppola. Buy for BTS: A fitted rugby sweater,
low-rise hipster cords, and a plaid mini. Signature Store: Abercrombie
& Fitch
If you answered mostly b's, then you're an Eclectic Original!
You love to mix vintage, with mall finds and designer pieces, to create a one-of-a-kind,
completely "You" look. You'd never be caught dead wearing the same thing as
anyone else, and thanks to your eye for mix-and-matching, and your keen ability to sew,
you make it possible. Other Eclectic Originals: Gwen Stefani, Drew
Barrymore. Buy for BTS: A graffiti tank, reconstructed jeans and a great
vintage piece. Signature Store: Flea markets, thrift shops.
If you answered mostly c's, then you're a Downtown Diva!
Your style is urban and hip. You're always on top of the trends, and you're a complete
city girl at heart (whether you live in a tiny town or NYC). You always look chic, and
though you're always in style, you aways stand out from the rest. Other downtown
diva's: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston. Buy for BTS:
Luxe leather jacket, super low-rise dark denim pants and a great pair pointy black boots. Signature
Store: Girlshop.com.
If you answered mostly d's, then you're a Glamour Girl!
When everyone else is sporting jeans and a tee, you show up wearing a girlie skirt and
camisole. You love to sparkle and shine, wherever you go, and you're definitely more
comfortable in a fabulous skirt than a pair of shorts. If you do choose to wear jeans,
you'll make sure they're trimmed in sequins or worn with stilettos! Other Glam
Girls: Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow. Buy for BTS: Front-pleated
skirt, rhinestone-studded belt, and knee-length boots. Signature Store:
Bebe
Casey is a real, fashion-forward teenage girl who loves clothes
(and describes her own look as "trendy prep") If you want to ask her a
question, post it to the Fashion Forum under "Teen" and put "Ask Casey"
in the Subject line.