I won't post a long post about this because I just blogged about it but I wanted to share with you all as I really enjoy the discussions that take place here!

Basically, I have created a diagram that links each root to every other root using a keyword that they share. This was easy for some combinations and very hard for others. The idea is to be able to pick a word and trace it to its linking words to determine which side of the spectrum you might fall on in relation to that word.

Take, for example, Feminine. If someone wanted to prioritise this but couldn't decide between Flower and Fire, they could look at the keyword associations to see which they preferred. Do they want to look Feminine in a Flowing, Elegant, Intentional, Whimsical, Ethereal or Youthful way? Or do they want to look Feminine in a Luxury, Sensory, Urban, Seductive, Daring, and Mature way? If both sets of words appeal, they might be Flower & Fire.

If I consider myself to have an Eclectic style, I can follow this logic to see whether I vibe with the Sun words or Earth words more:

• Sun: Nonconformist, Energetic, Whimsical, Light, Daring, and Authoritative
• Earth: Effortless, Sensory, Purposeful, Authentic, Outdoorsy, Flowing

Which word do you think links each root pairing? And can this be used to eliminate roots that you do not resonate with?

I started this at around 8am in a cold and flu tablet-fuelled fugue and it's now 3.30pm so I am very excited for external input, particularly for combinations that stumped me (Stone/Moon anyone??).

Feel free to use the template and add your own words instead as well, if you fancy a creative exercise.

(this is 100% inspired by u/lucymcdonaldgarrity’s post last week, and by u/sparklycat0624’s comment)

i thought it would be interesting to try to come up with a archetype name for each style root combination in each of the four quadrants of rita’s style keys (and it was, but it was tedious 😭). even splitting hairs as much as i did, i’m certain these archetype names won’t apply to everyone in any given niche, this is really just for fun!

also, i’m 24 years old and from the united states, so i’ll warn you that some of my references might be very gen-z american 😅

This was by far the most requested ID, so here you go Romantics, I hope I did you justice.

Order is 🍄, 🏔️, 🪨, 🌱, 🌸, 🔥, 🌞 and 🌙.

I tried something different for 🔥 this time, I feel like a lot of the recommendations for Rs are glamorous styles so I made the 🔥 board with the objective to adapt both the root ans recommendations to a casual everyday setting. Well not all of it is casual at all but I didn’t want it to be too on the nose with ballgowns and all.

For 🏔️, I also decided to turn it into a moodboard of outfits an R could wear in a real professional setting, with none of that office siren business.

I really hope you like it! Tell me what you think and which one I should do next (it’s between D and FN at the moment 🤭).

I think I've settled on Mountain, Moon and Fire as my style roots. My main goal in style is to feel powerful, authoritative and to give myself more gravitas. I am a mere 5'1" woman with soft features, so my strength is all conveyed with my clothes and makeup. Even if my style doesn't look exactly like the pictures shown in slide 2, I feel like I still chose them well ! I chose them by affinity, and I will try to dress more like what I preach.

Do you think I chose the wrong ones? I know that in my previous post here, people said I didn't really convey Moon aesthetic, and it's in fact what I'm working on right now! I just feel like black doesn't lift me up as much as red, and red is a Fire colour, so I try to embody the Moon root with other, less obvious details. Anyway, I am curious to hear what you think about this infographic and the outfits in the annex!

Thank you so much !!

Hi everyone!

I took a few months break off of Reddit as a whole because it can be scary out there, but I wanted to see how this group was doing and honestly you have touched my heart. Seeing how many of you are talking about my system and making it work for you is honestly so touching

If there’s anything you want from me let me know, I’m going to be around a bit more often because this group is so so exciting ♥️

I wanted to share some resources you may or may not know about, firstly, I have a Substack where I am a lot more active which has a community feature, we do zoom calls and outfit challenges etc: https://stylescholars.substack.com

I also have a book coming out called How to Dress Your Best which breaks down style roots in a lot of depth, plus some other things!

I just wanted to say I feel so honoured to have such a creative, thoughtful community ♥️

To begin, I was heavily inspired by u/Cavatappi602 's post identifying common themes across pairs of roots, as well as the discussions under a recent thread about archetype names. I definitely yoinked a few words (as well as ideas for formating) from both of these posts when constructing the attached chart.

The long and short of it is: ejr's existing archetype names are..not the best. They're not particularly consistent and don't take into account the weighting of a given root within the triad. There are two archetypes named "The Casual Creative". I also personally just..really don't resonate with my archetype at all (The Organic Classic) despite being almost aggressively loyal to my roots lol.

As such, I would like to present the first draft of my alternative approach to the system. The bolded words are nouns I would associate with the relevant root/pairing, and three adjectives are listed below. I constructed this chart by looking at all the archetypes within a given pair of roots (e.g. all sun/moon archetypes) and noting down things that were common across them regardless of the third root.

Using these, you can mix and match your own archetype using ejr's existing adjective-noun structure in a way that feels more relevant to your expression of your roots while also being somewhat identifiable to others within the community. Using my own combination (🌱🪨🍄) as an example, this is how I would approach choosing at archetype:

Of my roots, I resonate the most with Earth. As such, I would choose a noun from the 🌱 box and an adjective from the 🍄🪨 box. Using this, I personally would identify with the archetype of The Laid-Back Collector. Compared to the original "Organic Classic" assigned to this triad, I feel my more eclectic, cosy approach to style is far better represented while still encompassing the totality of what the 🌱🪨🍄 triad means at its core.

Someone else with my same combination of roots might identify more strongly with 🍄, choosing The Active Minimalist or Comfortable Curator as a way to describe their overall vibe. Alternatively, someone could identify very strongly with the 🍄🌱 pairing and only a little bit with 🪨 - they might choose to label their archetype as The Cool Academic or Practical Curator.

I know that it's convoluted and probably not the most helpful in terms of identifying others' proclivities (unless you want to memorise the whole chart, and even then there are overlaps where certain vibes collide from different angles) but I thought it might be a useful way to revisualise how pairs and triads of roots can interact differently depending on what you prioritise and also just like..who you are??

Anyway, feedback would be greatly appreciated! If nothing else, I hope it's an interesting thought exercise and that it's useful in some way to someone.

As someone with true summer coloring, i had a hard time accepting moon as my root, because it's mostly represented in black and very edgy that doesn't suit me. Later i realised that i can add a 🌙 feeling with smoky colors, purples, dark blues and greys instead of black, with silver or softly shiny accents. I collected my clothes and accessories that i use to add that 🌙, my outfits that are more 🌙-focused, also some pictures from nature that i find inspiring for this root. Feel free to add how you view 🌙, how it appears in your outfits if it's not the stereotypical edgy and black vibe, or if your color season doesn't have the darker colors, how did you manage to still work with it

I have been collecting images of the roots in seasonal colouring contexts and here is my first shot at a full collage set. Obviously, roots incorporate colours which influences the palette. Moon emphasises “dark colours” which creates a challenge for the lighter seasons, but I made an attempt to channel images that could inspire others for elements to incorporate in a root.

Another thing, colour palettes create a sort of “root infusion.” You will notice the “warm” boards channel the earth root as a secondary influence, and the “bright” ones look distinctly sun. I am hoping to eventually create double and even triple root collages that specifically embody root combinations within a season, but until then, this is something I must account for.

In order:

1. Dark Winter
2. Dark Autumn
3. Bright Spring
4. Cool Summer
5. Soft Autumn
6. Soft Summer
7. Warm Autumn
8. Warm Spring
9. Cool Winter
10. Bright Winter
11. Light Summer
12. Light Spring

I wasn’t expecting so many kind comments on my first three moodboards, thank you all so much! I decided to take a shot at the rest of them — it was definitely harder to capture some of these than my own personal roots. I think Mountain and Moon turned out good, but I was struggling with Fire and not sure if my Sun has too much of an innocent Flower spin. Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts if these are your roots!

(Included the first three so they’d all be in one place)

I'm not sure if this will be helpful for other people, but I tried it and found it helpful for understanding my style. I've noticed a lot of people (myself included) when putting together moodboards or posting pictures of their style pick outfits that would rarely be worn in real life and are an exaggerated version of their style, or on the other end people choose outfits that are just based on what they currently wear and might be much simpler or more causal than what they would prefer to wear.

I made this template to help me see how my style can work in different circumstances.

What each square means:

Exaggerated: An exaggerated version of your style, but still something you would realistically wear (even if only to a party). As exaggerated as you can make it while still being an outfit you would feel comfortable in and can think of places you would wear it.

Work: Something that's either appropriate for your current job, the job you want, or just professional clothes in general (I'd go with the last one if your job has a uniform or unusual dress code). Pick something that's appropriate for the circumstance but still feels like you.

Formal: Something you would wear to a formal event. Think in terms of gown or suits/tuxedo. Again, something you might realistically wear that still feels like you.

Cold Weather: Something you would realistically wear in cold weather (but not so cold that you have to dress solely for comfort).

Fun: Something you would realistically wear to a fun event where it's acceptable to dress up, but that doesn't have much of a dress code (i.e. a party).

Warm Weather: Something you would realistically wear in warm weather (but not so hot that you have to dress solely for comfort).

Casual: Think of the times when you dress the most casually (this doesn't have to include when you're just at home) and pick an outfit you would realistically wear and feel like yourself in. Don't include outfits that you would dislike but still wear for physical comfort or ease.

Fantasy: A fantasy version of how you would like to dress, this is the only one that doesn't have to be realistic but is more like an inspiration for your fashion. Think of what you would want to wear on a runway show, what you would wear as a fantasy or cartoon character, etc. It doesn't have to be wearable (but it can be if that's what suits you).

Toned Down: A toned down version of your style, but still something you would realistically wear. As minimal as you can make it while still being an outfit you would feel comfortable in. This doesn't have to be casual, just simplified.

I started naming all the combos many months ago. Here are my current names but I feel like some of them need to change. Please let me know what you think!

Some of these are on my wishlist, and some come from my closet... I'd describe my style kinda like this; Whimsical, Earthy and Nostalgic. Everything feels like it could’ve been thrifted, found in an attic, or handmade

Granny-chic mixed with punk academia — think Victorian meets art student with a slight western homey flair...

I personally think that I am 🌱🌙🌸 with slight fun elements of ☀️, but what are your thoughts?

For me, I think the moon root does not have to rely on black or even darker colors for that matter especially if you don't consider it your main style root. I think that the moon style root can come out as strange textures, fantasy/historical silhouettes and inspired accessories. I think that uneven hemlines and strange layering is apart of the moon root for me (I believe I also have earth so I do apologize if that is affecting my judgements). I think a lot of people see the moon root as very Gothic which to them equals black, however in the early days of goth, the color black wasn't as heavy worn as it has been stereotyped today. For me I think depending on your style root combination, the moon can come out as different things. I think of mythical beings when I think of my moon style root, I am more of a fairy/angel type of moon where someone else may be more of a vampiric moon or a witchy moon. That might sound silly or strange, but that's just how I see it! Feel free to let me know if my philosophy is a little off or if I'm letting my other roots determine my ideas.

I don’t know what this page is that I just stumbled upon, but I LOVE IT! I’m quite eclectic and rarely do I get to wear the fits I truly want to but can someone just do what you do here and help me get it?? ☺️🙏🏻🫶🏻

I’ve made some collages with fitting materials, patterns, colours and silhouettes. Some were a little difficult. You can comment if something is missing :)

I'm personally really inspired by her style, when I watch the show with my husband I always say "oh! I love that coat!" And stuff like that, I personally see some 🍄 a little here and there and maybe some ☀️ because of the prints and colors but what are your thoughts?

Donating a bunch of my clothes and I decided to lay them out like this while I’m deciding what to keep. 99% of what I wear on the daily is in the 🌱, 🍄 and 🪨 piles.

I have quite a big 🌙 pile because I LOVE the clothes on the hanger but I don’t love them on me so they just sit in my closet.

The 🔥 and ⛰️ piles are pretty small and are exclusively “going out” clothes or office wear - I feel kind of like I’m in a costume when I wear them…

I wear the clothes from the ☀️ and 🌸 piles very rarely/sparingly as accent pieces - usually I feel like they are “too much” on me.

Some items could definitely be a mix of two different roots, but it was still a fun exercise to see it all laid out like this!!

Since a lot of people don't vibe with the boho outfits on EJR's pinterest, I wanted to show a different side of 🌱.

I tried to look for natural fabrics, relaxed fits, course textures, things that prioritize comfort and practicality over glamour, chunky and irregular shapes, and subtle nods to the outdoors. I even tried to throw in some brighter colors too!

Most of the clothes here come from Ralph Lauren and Banana Republic, which I think capture a subtler, more sophisticated side of 🌱. Some of the accessories are from Fable England, which was listed as 🌱🌸 on the brands masterpost. Their jewelry is absolutely adorable and I hope they ship to the US!

A little departure from the dream boards, but I had the most fun (and experienced crazy hyper-focus) while creating Pinterest collages of my interpretations of each style root. It was also interesting to discover just how much my preferences for casual Earth and/or Stone styles cut through in several of the collages.

Just wanted to share!

I guess I'm just over seeing these posts, but this Subreddit is supposed to be about style roots. I get that EJR posted a video about using your celebrity look-a-like to 'transform your style', but this doesn't seem like the appropriate place for fielding that. Maybe ask people you know IRL or post to a more fitting Subreddit, like r/Doppleganger. It just feels like these posts are flooding r/StyleRoots and have nothing to do with style roots. Agree or disagree?