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I have a style copycat

77 replies

HouseofSaltRock · 19/10/2023 22:23

I have a very defined style at work, keeping everything very simple, but using one accent - be it shoes or accessories. A colleague has complimented me on my style a few times, they I have noticed subtle changes in her appearance. Didn’t really connect the two until this week, when she wore almost identical “uniform” to mine, with actual shoes exactly the same, unusual colour and texture.

I am really annoyed about this and feel like this is a competition I have never tried to win yet somehow I am in it now.

OP posts:
WitchyFingers · 19/10/2023 22:25

Are you the only person allowed to wear those particular clothes? Take it as a compliment, stop being weird they're just clothes.

TheyreEatingThemInNelsonAndTheBluff · 19/10/2023 22:26

People often say ‘imitation is flattering’. It’s not. It’s creepy and annoying!

coxesorangepippin · 19/10/2023 22:27

I'd be pissed

Think of your own style!!

ReadySalty · 19/10/2023 22:28

Your style private isn't as signature as you think. If you shop on the high street, you more of less look like everyone else.

Unexpectedlysinglemum · 19/10/2023 22:29

It's annoying but if you've noticed your colleagues will have noticed too and think she is a copycat. Rise above it

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 19/10/2023 22:29

🙄

SkaneTos · 19/10/2023 22:29

Take it as a compliment.

ProfessorInkling · 19/10/2023 22:33

😆 how very dare she wear something similar to you!

mdinbc · 19/10/2023 22:44

I think we all take our cues from someone who's style we admire. Try to accept the compliment, but she should have been more gracious and tried to emulate without copying! I guess that shows a lack of imagination on her end.

amispeakingintongues · 19/10/2023 23:31

Get a grip

Draconis · 19/10/2023 23:43

Yeah it's annoying, embarrassing for her and weird.
Others will have noticed too.

JaneJeffer · 20/10/2023 02:37
Single White Female GIF by Filmin

Beware!

Guavafish1 · 20/10/2023 02:41

take it as a compliment

BringMeTea · 20/10/2023 08:50

I think you need to get over yourself. Just hope she doesn't do it better. 😉

Plumful · 20/10/2023 09:02

That’s annoying but take it as a compliment

LookItsMeAgain · 20/10/2023 09:05

TheyreEatingThemInNelsonAndTheBluff · 19/10/2023 22:26

People often say ‘imitation is flattering’. It’s not. It’s creepy and annoying!

Yep! this poster has it.

What you could do is chat with the person copying your style and say that you're actually thinking of doing X or wearing Y what do they think? You've noticed that they have changed their fashion style too and you're looking for advice. Make out that it is them that is leading the fashion stakes and then lead them down a path of fashion that you would not be interested in wearing but you think would be better on them. See if they take the bait.

Just a suggestion mind you. You're free to ignore the above suggestion entirely.

Inittwowinit · 20/10/2023 09:07

Let's have a look at your style! We might be able to form an army!

Whataretheodds · 20/10/2023 09:11

Shrug it off. The style you've described isn't especially unusual and is recommended widely on Instagram etc.

It doesn't adversely impact you if your colleague dresses in a similar way.

theduchessofspork · 20/10/2023 09:14

It’s annoying but it is a compliment

The chances are her style will gradually evolve into something different, as she finds her own way

In the mean time please tell us your simple style secrets!

theduchessofspork · 20/10/2023 09:15

LookItsMeAgain · 20/10/2023 09:05

Yep! this poster has it.

What you could do is chat with the person copying your style and say that you're actually thinking of doing X or wearing Y what do they think? You've noticed that they have changed their fashion style too and you're looking for advice. Make out that it is them that is leading the fashion stakes and then lead them down a path of fashion that you would not be interested in wearing but you think would be better on them. See if they take the bait.

Just a suggestion mind you. You're free to ignore the above suggestion entirely.

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This is the silliest thing I’ve read on here all week

garlicandsapphires · 20/10/2023 09:15

I want to copy you now!
How does it work then, you choose a colour and have one thing in that colour e.g. shoes, scarf, jewellery?

PinkLemons99 · 20/10/2023 09:17

Unless you make your own clothes, you're hardly being cool and innovative, are you?

Takeitonthechin · 20/10/2023 09:19

If it's a one off, just take it as a compliment, but if she's going all out to copy you all the time, she obviously admires your dress sense but it's definitely an awkward situation for you

millymog11 · 20/10/2023 09:21

how old are you OP?
my 14 year old daughter has regular and repeated oscar worthy fallings out with her best friend at school about whether the other person is "allowed" to wear the top they themselves bought from primark the week before because "I saw it first".......

Whattodo112222 · 20/10/2023 09:22

You don't own all the clothes in the world exclusively...

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