How "put-together" are you?

Pinkdancer · Jul 14th, 2008, 03:16 PM

I realize that one person's idea of what constitutes "put-together" can vary from the next, but, as a general rule, I think of put-together as including the following things:

a well-thought-out outfit that looks complete and fits (ie tailoring)
styled hair
flawless looking make-up (generally with some sort of lipgloss or lipstick--I'm amazed at what putting a little on can do to a person's look!)
manicured nails/nice pedicure

Anyhow, do you consider yourself put-together? I always feel like I'm in such a rush to get to work that I can never really give my appearance the attention it could use. I sacrifice sleek hair for an extra fifteen minutes of sleep

I find myself in awe of the women I see who manage to combine all of these elements. There's just something very alluring, to me, anyway, about a streamlined look.

So I guess I'm wondering if anybody else feels the same way or if you could care less about looking completely polished.

Thoughts?

lv-lover · Jul 14th, 2008, 03:25 PM

I try. But it is hard. I think my hair, nails, and makeup always looks pretty good, but sometimes my clothes are really wrinkly/fits weird.

CTgrl414 · Jul 14th, 2008, 04:10 PM

I'm lucky with my hair, but it's tough and time-consuming if I want ALL of the elements including nails, makeup, outfit and hair to come together

loserxstar · Jul 14th, 2008, 04:19 PM

i am awful when it comes to this stuff. in the morning i throw on whatever is clean and nearby. i don't brush my hair and i do my makeup in 5 minutes. no matter how early i wake up, i find that i am late to work every day!

HermesNewbie · Jul 14th, 2008, 04:22 PM

I *can* be very put-together, but I rarely am. As a SAHM, I am usually in jogging/sports suits or jeans and a t-shirt. I usually whip my hair back into a ponytail or a bun and my nails are never done -- in fact, as I'm typing this, I'm noticing that they need a trim! However, I wear foundation, lip gloss, and perfume every day.

I always put myself together for holidays, special events, or dinner at a nice restaurant with DH. I make sure that no detail is over-looked, including my brows, nails, and hair. I love putting together an outfit with all of the accessories. I just don't have very many opportunities to do so!

lcterp · Jul 14th, 2008, 04:37 PM

I'm generally pretty put together for work everyday. My nails are probably the one thing that isn't perfect everyday, whether it be they are unpolished or chipping.

socalgem · Jul 14th, 2008, 04:38 PM

-When I need my hair to be done properly it looks great. Most of the time I have it in a ponytail.
- Mani/Pedi
-Shoes kept up.
-When I have to dress up, my outfits always look good and well tailored.
-I don't wear makeup, but always have lipgloss on.

maddog · Jul 14th, 2008, 05:46 PM

I'd say I don't look put together 90% of the time. I'm in a transition period still of using up the old crappy clothes and slowly building up a nice wardrobe without going overboard. It's tough, but like you, I really prefer 15 min extra sleep over doing my hair on a workday. I don't organize my clothes well enough that things aren't wrinkled. I don't take my shoes to the cobbler. I use tinted moisturiser at best, for work. Quite frankly, I break out enough that I try to stay away from make up. And my nails grow out too fast for me to keep my manicure looking good. I do take 10 seconds every morning to brush my hair though.

Eeek. Someone tell us how to look put together!

liumeng1995 · Jul 14th, 2008, 05:54 PM

not very, hmm bad nails when i have nail polish on, neat and not ragged though when i dont, so theyre okay, my hair is messy most of the time cause i dont bother, and my clothes look okay but sorta random... not bad makeup though, so if i had the time i think i would b "polished"

Izznit · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:02 PM

I'm rarely put together. I need 10 minutes, 15 minutes tops to get ready in the morning. I'd rather use the time I save for sleep. The only things I do constantly are keep my nails trimmed appropriately and brush my hair. My nails are not always polished. I'm usually in a band t-shirt, jeans, and flip-flops.

My 'put together' look is not the typical 'put together' look. I never wear makeup, and if I go to a formal event, I wear nice dark black jeans with a lacey blouse [love'em] and always a jacket or cardigan over. Oh. And some killer wedges. That's as put together as I get!

Sternchen · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:16 PM

After looking at some of the girls in the "what are you wearing" thread....I don't feel put together at all!

KristyDarling · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:22 PM

I agree with you on your definition of "put together." I'd probably throw in high-heeled shoes or boots with that.

But using that definition, I'm only put-together about 6-7 days out of the year -- for weddings and anniversary/birthday type stuff. I'm mostly a jeans, sandals, and sweater type of girl. I do wear makeup every day but it's minimal: natural-looking shadow, eye liner, blush, and nude lip gloss. I don't wear nail polish on fingers or toes. I let my semi-wavy hair just air-dry and stick a bobby pin in it to keep my bangs out of my eyes.

I love seeing the extremely polished and put-together ladies in downtown San Francisco, though. Pretty eye candy!

ETA: ^^ I know exactly what you mean by the extremely well put-together ladies in the "Post Your Outfit Today" thread. I am nowhere near nor will I ever be near that level of put-togetherness!

MJDaisy · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:26 PM

I feel that I am put together. I put lots of details into the little things (nails, make up, hair, jewelry, shoes, bag--also, i try not to be matchy match, but like it to "work together" instead).

also i have had 6 people *and counting*

that i am the "most put together person" they know.

Archipelago · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:33 PM

I think I'm put together in that natural effortless way. I'm not "put together" if your definition of that is Dita Von Teese, but I do make an effort to always look presentable. My clothes and accessories always look good together because I'm very good at styling and I don't have to put a lot of thought into it. My hair isn't usually styled but it looks fine on its own because I'm fortunate to have the typical sleek straight Asian hair. I never paint my nails or anything but they're groomed, neat, and filed. I don't wear much obvious makeup but I wear enough to even my skin and I add a little color with blush/bronzer and sheer lipstick.

tmc089 · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:42 PM

I think you have a great definition of put together! I always try to dress/put myself together so that I feel I can make a good first impression on someone based on looks, if that makes sense. I don't spend hours getting ready, but I feel like I should always look presentable, you'll never know who you run into! My nails aren't always manicured/painted/etc, but they don't look absolutley terrible either. I always just try to look nice, but not stand out.

Jul 14th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#1
Pinkdancer Member Location: East Coast	How "put-together" are you? I realize that one person's idea of what constitutes "put-together" can vary from the next, but, as a general rule, I think of put-together as including the following things: a well-thought-out outfit that looks complete and fits (ie tailoring) styled hair flawless looking make-up (generally with some sort of lipgloss or lipstick--I'm amazed at what putting a little on can do to a person's look!) manicured nails/nice pedicure Anyhow, do you consider yourself put-together? I always feel like I'm in such a rush to get to work that I can never really give my appearance the attention it could use. I sacrifice sleek hair for an extra fifteen minutes of sleep I find myself in awe of the women I see who manage to combine all of these elements. There's just something very alluring, to me, anyway, about a streamlined look. So I guess I'm wondering if anybody else feels the same way or if you could care less about looking completely polished. Thoughts? __________________

Jul 14th, 2008, 03:25 PM	#2
lv-lover Member	I try. But it is hard. I think my hair, nails, and makeup always looks pretty good, but sometimes my clothes are really wrinkly/fits weird. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Jul 14th, 2008, 04:10 PM	#3
CTgrl414 Member	I'm lucky with my hair, but it's tough and time-consuming if I want ALL of the elements including nails, makeup, outfit and hair to come together __________________ "Ask thy purse what thou shouldst spend" - Scottish Proverb Praying for an 04 dark turquoise to come to me...

Jul 14th, 2008, 04:19 PM	#4
loserxstar Member Location: San Jose, CA	i am awful when it comes to this stuff. in the morning i throw on whatever is clean and nearby. i don't brush my hair and i do my makeup in 5 minutes. no matter how early i wake up, i find that i am late to work every day! __________________ Denise

Jul 14th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#6
lcterp La bella vita Location: Pittsburgh	I'm generally pretty put together for work everyday. My nails are probably the one thing that isn't perfect everyday, whether it be they are unpolished or chipping. __________________ Terp Grad '07 Pitt Law '10 Currently on an EVERYTHING ban!!

Jul 14th, 2008, 04:22 PM	#5
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: USA	I can be very put-together, but I rarely am. As a SAHM, I am usually in jogging/sports suits or jeans and a t-shirt. I usually whip my hair back into a ponytail or a bun and my nails are never done -- in fact, as I'm typing this, I'm noticing that they need a trim! However, I wear foundation, lip gloss, and perfume every day. I always put myself together for holidays, special events, or dinner at a nice restaurant with DH. I make sure that no detail is over-looked, including my brows, nails, and hair. I love putting together an outfit with all of the accessories. I just don't have very many opportunities to do so!

Jul 14th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#7
socalgem Because I can... Location: California	-When I need my hair to be done properly it looks great. Most of the time I have it in a ponytail. - Mani/Pedi -Shoes kept up. -When I have to dress up, my outfits always look good and well tailored. -I don't wear makeup, but always have lipgloss on. __________________ Life is too short to drink cheap champagne.

Jul 14th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#8
maddog Mmmkay	I'd say I don't look put together 90% of the time. I'm in a transition period still of using up the old crappy clothes and slowly building up a nice wardrobe without going overboard. It's tough, but like you, I really prefer 15 min extra sleep over doing my hair on a workday. I don't organize my clothes well enough that things aren't wrinkled. I don't take my shoes to the cobbler. I use tinted moisturiser at best, for work. Quite frankly, I break out enough that I try to stay away from make up. And my nails grow out too fast for me to keep my manicure looking good. I do take 10 seconds every morning to brush my hair though. Eeek. Someone tell us how to look put together!

Jul 14th, 2008, 05:54 PM	#9
liumeng1995 addict	not very, hmm bad nails when i have nail polish on, neat and not ragged though when i dont, so theyre okay, my hair is messy most of the time cause i dont bother, and my clothes look okay but sorta random... not bad makeup though, so if i had the time i think i would b "polished" __________________ drinking and drugs, whatever, blackjack and purses? bring on the money

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#10
Izznit and 5, 6, 7, 8	I'm rarely put together. I need 10 minutes, 15 minutes tops to get ready in the morning. I'd rather use the time I save for sleep. The only things I do constantly are keep my nails trimmed appropriately and brush my hair. My nails are not always polished. I'm usually in a band t-shirt, jeans, and flip-flops. My 'put together' look is not the typical 'put together' look. I never wear makeup, and if I go to a formal event, I wear nice dark black jeans with a lacey blouse [love'em] and always a jacket or cardigan over. Oh. And some killer wedges. That's as put together as I get!

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#11
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	After looking at some of the girls in the "what are you wearing" thread....I don't feel put together at all! __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#12
KristyDarling Member	I agree with you on your definition of "put together." I'd probably throw in high-heeled shoes or boots with that. But using that definition, I'm only put-together about 6-7 days out of the year -- for weddings and anniversary/birthday type stuff. I'm mostly a jeans, sandals, and sweater type of girl. I do wear makeup every day but it's minimal: natural-looking shadow, eye liner, blush, and nude lip gloss. I don't wear nail polish on fingers or toes. I let my semi-wavy hair just air-dry and stick a bobby pin in it to keep my bangs out of my eyes. I love seeing the extremely polished and put-together ladies in downtown San Francisco, though. Pretty eye candy! ETA: ^^ I know exactly what you mean by the extremely well put-together ladies in the "Post Your Outfit Today" thread. I am nowhere near nor will I ever be near that level of put-togetherness!

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#13
MJDaisy "I'm Chuck Bass" Location: Planet Zetor	I feel that I am put together. I put lots of details into the little things (nails, make up, hair, jewelry, shoes, bag--also, i try not to be matchy match, but like it to "work together" instead). also i have had 6 people and counting that i am the "most put together person" they know. __________________ enjoying my lovelies

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#14
Archipelago Member Location: San Francisco	I think I'm put together in that natural effortless way. I'm not "put together" if your definition of that is Dita Von Teese, but I do make an effort to always look presentable. My clothes and accessories always look good together because I'm very good at styling and I don't have to put a lot of thought into it. My hair isn't usually styled but it looks fine on its own because I'm fortunate to have the typical sleek straight Asian hair. I never paint my nails or anything but they're groomed, neat, and filed. I don't wear much obvious makeup but I wear enough to even my skin and I add a little color with blush/bronzer and sheer lipstick.

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#15
tmc089 Kiera Knightley? Location: Southeastern CT	I think you have a great definition of put together! I always try to dress/put myself together so that I feel I can make a good first impression on someone based on looks, if that makes sense. I don't spend hours getting ready, but I feel like I should always look presentable, you'll never know who you run into! My nails aren't always manicured/painted/etc, but they don't look absolutley terrible either. I always just try to look nice, but not stand out. __________________ Tricia "Love all, trust few, do wrong to no one."