Beauty and Style

THE VISUAL THERAPY STYLE QUIZ

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'Nothing to Wear?' by Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo This quiz, designed by stylists Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo, will help point out your dominant style identity, the real you. Choose your response a, b, c, d or e. (And look inside Nothing to Wear? for more info about your style type.)

1. If we opened your closet, what color palette would we mostly see?
a. Black and neutrals
b. Basics like navy, white, khaki, charcoal and brown
c. Earth tones
d. A rainbow of colors
e. Black with touches of bold color

2. How would your friends describe you?
a. Playful and spirited
b. Relaxed and liberal
c. Sharp and direct
d. Traditional and proper
e. Innovative and forward-thinking

3. Given a choice, which would you rather do?
a. Throw on a pair of jeans, T-shirt with funky accessories
b. Step out in a fun floral dress or bright mixed prints
c. Put on a sleek v-neck top and modern-cut pant
d. Grab your favorite jacket with interesting and unusual details to wear with a black pant
e. Get comfortable in khakis, a collared shirt and your cutest loafers

4. If someone gave you $200 for clothes, how would you use it?
a. Spend it on a cashmere wrap
b. Buy a couple of outfits at J Crew or Banana Republic
c. Add to your accessories collection with a slouchy suede bag
d. Buy a dress that makes you feel smart and unique
e. Splurge on anything that catches your eye

5. When you walk into a crowded room, what would you prefer to do?
a. Stand out
b. Blend in
c. Be in control; exude power
d. Seem natural and easygoing
e. Be zany and animated

6. When you have the urge (or need) to go shopping, you are more likely to do which of the following?
a. Purchase practical and season-less basics
b. Head to the flea market for some great "lived-in" and funky finds
c. Get something with a splash of color to brighten your day
d. Find that unusual piece to add to your wardrobe that no one else will have
e. Buy high-quality, smart pieces that are sure to be in

7. When you flip through the pages of current fashion magazines, what is most likely to catch your eye?
a. That little black dress in the "Special Occasion" section
b. Peasant blouses and denim
c. Multicolored bangles for spring
d. A story on the new designers from Tokyo and Belgium
e. A Ralph Lauren lifestyle ad

8. Which of the following best describes the décor of your home?
a. Minimalist, architectural and sculptural (think George Jetson)
b. Comfortable and traditional (think the Cleavers)
c. Fun, kitschy and unorthodox (think Alice in Wonderland)
d. Lots of rugs, earth tones and floral prints (think '70s)
e. Streamlined, tonal, with clean surfaces (think Tom Ford)

From Nothing to Wear? by Jesse Garza and Joe Lupo. Copyright © 2006 by Plume Books, an imprint of Penguin Group. Reprinted by permission of Plume Books, an imprint of Penguin Group.