Do you like people to copy your style????

Flossie · Feb 9th, 2008, 01:31 PM

I have a friend who persistently copies everything I wear , down to my hair colour !!!!It's sooooo annoying . If I mention we look like twins she loves it weird or what???

miss_ritz · Feb 9th, 2008, 01:34 PM

it would annoy the hell out of me. Why don't you talk to her about it?

mooks · Feb 9th, 2008, 01:35 PM

I have a friend who does this and yes it drives me nuts!!

Flossie · Feb 9th, 2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by miss_ritz

it would annoy the hell out of me. Why don't you talk to her about it?

I do try but its difficult as she seems to see it as a compliment that we match . I now dread seeing her. I have stopped going shopping with her as if I whatever I am wearing that day she finds something similar !! By the way we are women in our 40's !!!

mooks · Feb 9th, 2008, 01:45 PM

Why do people always think it should be viewed as a compliment???!!! I think it shows lack of thought on her part and a royal PIA!

Tefhel · Feb 9th, 2008, 01:51 PM

I think that she probably really admires you and your style - they say that imitation is the sincerest kind of flattery, but I personally find it extremely annoying when people do this and copy me. I also hate it when I see people wearing the same clothes as me - it's embarassing!

Flossie · Feb 9th, 2008, 02:14 PM

It just makes me soo mad , although I do try and keep calm and put it in perspective.The weird thing is she seems to want to copy EVERTHING . I draw the line when she has her hair dyed my colour ( mine is natural). Beginning to think it's just easier to ditch the friendship .

mooks · Feb 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM

Maybe you should avoid shopping trips with her and not see her for a while, it's horrible to end a friendship but I do empathise

DiorKiss · Feb 9th, 2008, 02:30 PM

Okay, so, it's flattering... But it would still drive me crazy!

I know a girl in my class who does the same thing - it depends on who she's friends with at the moment, but she'll completely copy that person. She did it badly though - whilst one of the girls just appeared in grey cotton sweatpants and queenie heels and a big baggy sweater borrowed from her boyfriend, it would look kinda cute, because that was just her style! But the copycat would try to get the same look by wearing blue sportpants, wedges and a sweater that was not big enough to be borrowed from a potential boyfriend, nor small enough to be properly fitted. She made a complete fool of herself.

I think it's a compliment when someone buys the same earrings after complimenting you on it or something like that, but complete copying is just psycho.

Flossie · Feb 9th, 2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DiorKiss

Okay, so, it's flattering... But it would still drive me crazy!

I know a girl in my class who does the same thing - it depends on who she's friends with at the moment, but she'll completely copy that person. She did it badly though - whilst one of the girls just appeared in grey cotton sweatpants and queenie heels and a big baggy sweater borrowed from her boyfriend, it would look kinda cute, because that was just her style! But the copycat would try to get the same look by wearing blue sportpants, wedges and a sweater that was not big enough to be borrowed from a potential boyfriend, nor small enough to be properly fitted. She made a complete fool of herself.

I think it's a compliment when someone buys the same earrings after complimenting you on it or something like that, but complete copying is just psycho.

That's what my husband says . Scary or what ??? I wouldn't mind if it was just one or two things I would get over that but this is no joke.

PHENOMENON · Feb 9th, 2008, 02:46 PM

It ticks me off when people do that. Developing style by experimenting is ok but blatant copying icks me

noon · Feb 9th, 2008, 03:02 PM

It doesnt bother me as such when someone copies my style what bothers me the most is when they wont acknowledge that theyve taken the idea or style from me!!

missmustard · Feb 9th, 2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by noon

It doesnt bother me as such when someone copies my style what bothers me the most is when they wont acknowledge that theyve taken the idea or style from me!!

My thoughts exactly!

claireZk · Feb 9th, 2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by noon

It doesnt bother me as such when someone copies my style what bothers me the most is when they wont acknowledge that theyve taken the idea or style from me!!

True

It would bother me if it was a close friend who did it constantly, because we'd be seen together in matching outfits. But if it was an acquaintance I'd get a kick out of it. I think it's flattering...

pursemania · Feb 9th, 2008, 07:28 PM

I find this extremely irritating! But in a way, I feel sorry for the copier because I think it is a revealing insight into personality - insecurity and self esteem issues. Anyone who really knows can distinguish someone with genuine style from a trend follower.

Feb 9th, 2008, 01:31 PM	#1
Flossie Member	Do you like people to copy your style???? I have a friend who persistently copies everything I wear , down to my hair colour !!!!It's sooooo annoying . If I mention we look like twins she loves it weird or what???

Feb 9th, 2008, 01:34 PM	#2
miss_ritz Member	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? it would annoy the hell out of me. Why don't you talk to her about it?

Feb 9th, 2008, 01:35 PM	#3
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? I have a friend who does this and yes it drives me nuts!! __________________

Feb 9th, 2008, 01:45 PM	#5
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? Why do people always think it should be viewed as a compliment???!!! I think it shows lack of thought on her part and a royal PIA! __________________

Feb 9th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#6
Tefhel aka Miss Marple	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? I think that she probably really admires you and your style - they say that imitation is the sincerest kind of flattery, but I personally find it extremely annoying when people do this and copy me. I also hate it when I see people wearing the same clothes as me - it's embarassing! __________________ Wish: Black MC Keepall Beaubourg Cerises Cles

Feb 9th, 2008, 02:14 PM	#7
Flossie Member	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? It just makes me soo mad , although I do try and keep calm and put it in perspective.The weird thing is she seems to want to copy EVERTHING . I draw the line when she has her hair dyed my colour ( mine is natural). Beginning to think it's just easier to ditch the friendship .

Feb 9th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#8
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? Maybe you should avoid shopping trips with her and not see her for a while, it's horrible to end a friendship but I do empathise __________________

Feb 9th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#9
DiorKiss Needs LV Location: LV-land	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? Okay, so, it's flattering... But it would still drive me crazy! I know a girl in my class who does the same thing - it depends on who she's friends with at the moment, but she'll completely copy that person. She did it badly though - whilst one of the girls just appeared in grey cotton sweatpants and queenie heels and a big baggy sweater borrowed from her boyfriend, it would look kinda cute, because that was just her style! But the copycat would try to get the same look by wearing blue sportpants, wedges and a sweater that was not big enough to be borrowed from a potential boyfriend, nor small enough to be properly fitted. She made a complete fool of herself. I think it's a compliment when someone buys the same earrings after complimenting you on it or something like that, but complete copying is just psycho.

Feb 9th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#11
PHENOMENON Under the pine	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? It ticks me off when people do that. Developing style by experimenting is ok but blatant copying icks me __________________ Balenciagaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa One down, hopefully more to go

Feb 9th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#12
noon Sun in my eyes Location: in the middle of the desert	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? It doesnt bother me as such when someone copies my style what bothers me the most is when they wont acknowledge that theyve taken the idea or style from me!!

Feb 9th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#15
pursemania Member Location: California	Re: Do you like people to copy your style???? I find this extremely irritating! But in a way, I feel sorry for the copier because I think it is a revealing insight into personality - insecurity and self esteem issues. Anyone who really knows can distinguish someone with genuine style from a trend follower. __________________ "A good bag becomes an intimate extension of the body." - Alessandra Vesi