My Biggest Capsule Wardrobe Regrets... Don't Make These Mistakes! | Lucy Moon
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I agree on making conscious decisions. I think poor people who buy fast fashion and keep it for years (and take care of it, because we don't make enough to constantly buy clothes) is a lot more sustainable than buying 'ethical/sustainable' clothing every month or a lot more frequently that influencers do. I have stuff from H & M I've kept for years and are still fine to wear
Yesss totally agree. Personally I keep for years and years fast fashion items. Also fast fashion brands are just more accesible for me right now. There are not very much sustainable brand options at the moment and they tend to be quite expensive.
I still wear a jumper from Primark that I bought 10 years ago. Still going strong.
Yes, I also always look for good materials when I buy fast fashion. Also nothing mixed, those can not be recycled. :)
@@diana.324 Same here, that's the thing, sustainable fashion is just not accessible to everyone. And also the assumption is that buying fast fashion, which is what lower income people mostly do, is the most unsustainable thing when really it's more sustainable keeping clothes for years than constantly buying 'sustainable' clothes
So glad you said this. I’ve heard people argue “well I wore a shirt from shein and it broke” - and I’m like… how? I’ve never had an item break, whether shein, forever21, h&m, etc. I have clothes from years ago that is in good condition. If anything I just grow out of it
My top capsule wardrobe tip.
You don’t have to own a white shirt or a blazer.
For me, grey or beige is my version of a white t-shirt (I think what makes a white t-shirt so versatile is that it's monochrome so it's a great base). And if we're talking a shirt dress I think denim/chambray is more practical. Altho I'm all for a white singlet top or cami (less surface area to get stained).
I've found that many people who talk about the essentials of a capsule wardrobe just don't have my lifestyle BUT I've also found that I agree with their ideas in theory. Eg. for me a blazer is a biker jacket - this is much more versatile for me cos I never need a business jacket. It's all a matter of considering their ideas on the background of their lifestyle and whether I have the same need in my lifestyle and what item would be best suited for that
Eeexactly!
totally... i've had several white button down shirts and NEVER wore them. Now I stick to t shirts or proper tops.
@@susie9893 only makes sense if you need it
I hate blazers, amen
I feel like fashion doesn’t *have* to be sustainable as long as you will wear it. I have Walmart tshirts that I’ve had for literally 10 years. What I don’t think is ok is buying trendy pieces to wear for a few weeks and then they’re out of style and they go in the trash or just sit in a closet and take up mental space as well as physical space.
I've found "sustainable fashion" brands so infuriating, I think the pieces are often boring, not actually that great on quality -when I compare it to my other items in terms of wear & tear- and of course because of the price, not accessible to everyone. Buying a lot of fast fashion is only an issue because of the sheer amount people consume and the wasteful aspects of that culture. However, like you, many of my favourite pieces are from affordable brands but they're old. And supermarkets make incredible basics that wear well for years. Most of my wardrobe is 10years old or bought second hand. In truth w(not just clothes) to its full usability is literally the most sustainable thing you can do.
I mean what about the workers
@@whoasked6696 right. That seems to be the issue everyone is overlooking. I for one am not comfortable supporting slavery if I can make a conscious decision not to.
If you want to buy and cycle through trends quickly, buy from a Local charity thrift store and donate them back when you are done. In essence all you have done is rent the clothes while helping a charity. Totally sustainable.
@@kokolatte825Congratulations on being a size and of a socioeconomic status that you can do that.
Smth my grandma told me a while ago is that there's no such thing as there being an appropriate time to dress up. That notion comes from elitism and trying to make ppl who can't afford designer clothing think they should only wear it when appropriate. Wear your fancy clothes whenever you want or you never will
Oh absolutely!! I am trying to wear my “special” clothes at home more since I’m still not going out yet. Otherwise all my things just sit unused in my closet.
oooh interesting take, makes me think a little
The elite wear good clothes all the time though lol
That’s what my mum would always live by, wearing the fanciest of dresses for casual park walks or for a day in town. Ngl, I’m still trying to get in the same mindset, partially cause jeans and a hoodie are just comfier, but I totally support the approach itself.
@@JoojieXD that's the point 😬
Totally agree about the classism behind sustainable clothing. Morality and sustainable fashion are so entwined and we do want to make good choices, but in reality, spending £60 on a cotton t-shirt just isn't financially possible for a lot of people, including me. I've had to make peace with forging my own mode of sustainable fashion - buying less, but most likely using fast fashion to stay within budget.
Same, second-hand clothing stores though? It's not as easy as fast fashion but in my experience even cheaper than fast fashion
@@cheninblanc That depends on where you live. In The Netherlands, where I live, vintage clothing stores usually change the same amount as fast fashion retailers, and are sometimes even more expensive. You don´t have shops like Goodwill where it´s easy and inexpensive to thrift. Sometimes you can find cheap clothing in second hand stores that are usually terrible quality and/or outdated grandma clothing. It frustates me when Americans influencers tell their audiences to just "go thrifiting," because they assume it is the same everywhere as it is in the US.
@@cheninblanc that really depends on the place you live as not all places have good second hand stores sadly
@@nettaiurinxD that's true it can be such a hassle
I had kind of thought this secretly, myself, and to hear her put it into words was just huge. 🤯
My unending frustration...ugly sustainable fashion! Its expensive, the range is so limited and for children's clothing, no, just unattractive. I try and buy lifelong pieces, from sustainable fabrics that I will wear to death. That is the best sustainable option I can offer the planet until circular fashion is a realistic and affordable option. Oh, and yes, I buy second-hand too...when there is something worth purchasing. Its so refreshing to hear someone else struggling with this dilemma.
True! Can we get sustainable fashion that doesn’t say “those who wander aren’t lost” or that only cater to 🌾 white ladies with dreadlocks
@@hana-cb2nc try afends! It’s sustainable and has really cute clothes with an edge!
Boxy styles. Most ethical/sustainable brands are full to the brim with boxy styles. They look great on some people, but awful on so many of us! This is my pet peeve with these brands. It's not ugly per se, just ugly and unsuitable on *me*.
Thrift stores and consignment shops always have a wide selection. You'd be saving clothes from landfills.
18:50 A minor correction if I may: Most fashion is not designed for most people! The problem is not "your body", it is the fashion industry!
Yesss, I've always made a point to say "these clothes don't fit me" rather than "I'm too ___ for these clothes" as a protective mechanism for my self-esteem, because my body is not the problem, and it can be really easy to start blaming your natural body for clothes that don't fit or suit you
My 'buy less' rule is not buying 'basics' as in not buying plain, boring clothes just because they are considered must have 🙄 can I incorporated plain white tee in every outfit? Definitely? Do I feel good wearing a plain white tee everyday? Hell no! Since I personally love standing out in terms of fashion, I get only pieces I absolutely love and end up wearing them for years
That’s my approach. I just realised that all the stuff I got back in school through my parents or stuff that got passed onto me from my mum is more than enough. Now I very rarely buy clothes, cause I really want to make sure I’ll wear them and, most importantly, will enjoy wearing them. As a result, majority of my clothes are 3-4-5 years and going strong!
Last thing I bought clothing wise was a cheap, but very fluffy hoodie, which I was using instead of a blanket during cold winter days, when my heating would just not be enough. Loving it, tho the quality wasn’t the best, so god knows how long it will actually last xD
I'm the same! I love buying bright colours and patterns and will wear them until they wear out. The problem is I often forget to buy the basics to go with them, and am left with a lot of pattered tops and bottoms that don't go together, oops...
I'd need to replace it every 2 uses max too 😅 I literally don't get why people spend more than change on it, unless they have no armpits. Saying this as someone who tries to buy less but high quality, but white cotton t shirts, no thanks, take my €10 and go haha
@@izzy7313 I am in the same boat! Woops!
So relatable, I was so influences by this wardrobe formula of neutral basics, and it turns out I want to wear loud pastels, feminine cuts, and boxy layers
Yes!!! I'm in a few capsule wardrobe groups and all of them make me feel like an alien because my wardrobe is black, neons & leopard print
@@Scr3amerrr yess I love it
I so agree with your comment about sustainability being more of an expectation placed on women. It's definitely a very worthy cause, but it's pretty messed up that women creators and consumers get so much pressure to be sustainable, when that's not really happening to anywhere near the same extent on the men's side.
That might be because men in general purchase less clothes BUT that is because of the women’s fashion model, creating clothes that’s not made to last and very low quality. I buy men’s clothes and they’ve lasted years my women’s clothes rip just from washing them.
society generally places a greater burden on women to live their lives to the utmost moral standard compared to men - but in the case of fashion/beauty product sustainability women DO over-consume at greater rates than men
Idk if I’m generalising to an offensive degree, but from my observation, women seem to be prompted and marketed to buy a lot more clothing than men do. A lot of guys naturally fall into “capsule wardrobes” aka a variation on like two pairs of casual pants, one pair of formal, and then about five to ten shirts to mix and match. They may splurge on stuff like fancy jackets, watches or sneakers (lol), but they’re don’t seem to be sold the whole “seasons and trends” thing that women are pushed at so hard. For example, how many women have bought a whole ton of dresses and corsets for the cottagecore aesthetic? I can’t even think of an equivalent trend for males. The trendy thing for guys right now is cryptocurrency, Wall Street bets, and Activision Blizzard discourse.
Well that’s a product of women’s clothing being more trend focussed than men’s and women also being much larger consumers than men. I believe the reason for this is obviously advertising companies and not by the nature of women but still it makes sense that most of the criticism would fall on the group of people being most of the problem. Obviously where it really should be directed is the companies that exploit women’s insecurities but then you have the supply and demand cycle where companies are always going to do what’s profitable and what’s profitable is making women want to buy more things and, the more women buy, the more the company will be motivated to make. In order to make slow fashion more profitable to clothing companies, the consumers, a.k.a. women, will have to stop buying into trends so much. Kind of hard when that’s what we’re manipulated into doing but not impossible. We can also campaign for more sanctions to be placed on companies with bad working practices but that relies on our government having the same moral standards we do and, by the way we’ve seen them handle the climate crisis, that’s probably not going to work too well.
Not an "expectation" or pressure, or for a litle percentage
Who are tou talking about when you say "society"?
Women love to buy clothes, women are the principal consumers. Men just dont care about fast fashion. When you go to shops women's clothes take a lot more space than men's clothes.
Its just a natural instinct from women to look good, to show your fertility, to attract eyes, like make-up.
Sustainability isnt an expectation placed on women but women are talking about it a lot more than man. When you are looking on " ecological tips" or "zero waste" 90% of the videos are made by women.
So logically, if there is interest from women in clothes and ecological stuff, it is normal that that the market will offer ecologcial clothes for women even tho there is also for men here in France.
You have to stop taking the problem upside down by "there is pressure". No there is absolutely nothing, nobody said nothing exept some haters on internet about some random influencers
Even tho there is pressure, yes and why not? Pressure is not obligation, you are just more enclined to buy something more than an other. You want to continue to support those compagnies like h%m? bruh fck no
honestly almost all monogram designs are ugly af and i'm 99% sure no one genuinely likes them and we're just all brainwashed into convincing ourselves they're not that bad, when in reality we just want to feel powerful and lux and those kinda items fulfill that need by proxy.
Also I heard someone say once that if they were going to wear branded clothing they wanted the manufacturer to be sponsoring them 😁
Almost every capsule video suggests us to stick to blazers, white and beige colors, trench coats, plain shirts etc. Guess what? I don't like beige colors or trench coats. I want to wear colorful hoodies, sports shoes, fun jeans jackets and so on...
So thank you for this video, I appreciate it ♥
i feel like all these videos are like 'GET A BLAZER' but like im always like..... do u actually wear that bc why dont i see anyone who isnt an office worker wearing a blazer on the street hmmmmmmm
Yes!! A video for the rest of us, please! We’re gonna have to start pressing Frugal Aesthetic for a streetwear capsule wardrobe video bc I’m tired of looking at beige blazers and white button downs.
OH MY GOD YES
everyone’s essentials are different. i love my dr. martens, zip-up hoodies, a-line dresses and baggy jeans! capsule wardrobes do NOT mean beige blazers, unless you really wear that.
@@emilyr8668 i love blazers and yes I wear them all the time during fall winter and when still cold in spring. If I had blazers out of linen or other summer appropriate fabrics you'd also see me in blazers during summer. Also as a student I see other women wear them quite frequently as well. However, it's a style preference. Blazers are a classic piece for people who like the classic or sporty romantic look. Always wear what you feel greatest in.
Much more developed and thoughtful ideas here than your average influencer
The word influencer makes me cringe. 😬
My ex would say about all my clothes “it looks comfortable”, it wasn’t a compliment. He only liked super skin-tight jeans and tops, which I hate. But I never saw him wear anything uncomfortable! Don’t ask your partner’s opinion, or anyone else’s, wear what you love and feel comfortable in.
I've really appreciated how open you've been with your jeans saga! You were the first (and only?) person I've seen talk about how the balloon or boyfriend style of jeans just don't look like that "style" for people with bigger thighs. Made me feel less alone and less frustrated!
Flare jeans aka bell-bottoms aka bootcut ! They look so good on hourglass or curves
Absolutely! I stopped wishing to find the "perfect pair" of mom jeans that are so trendy right now because I tried so many different ones on and they all look awful and don't fit over my thighs, making me feel bad. I like skinny jeans and that is what I feel good in, so I will continue to wear them whether they are trendy or not
I've found that balloon style jeans fit me exactly like mom jeans should fit (and mom jeans are too tight)
Mom jeans and balloon jeans look awful on my petite frame also! I get skinny jeans but I size up one or two sizes and they look more relaxed like straight jeans, but the fit is much better. relaxed jeans look terrible on me. Too much fabric!
@Claire Willow, I wish that I liked the way I look in flare and bell bottoms but I just feel frumpy! My one fashion rule is to avoid items that make me feel frumpy because it never gets worn or I feel bad when I wear it. I like wearing high-waisted, tapered jeans. The taper makes me feel more shapely without being stuffed in a skinny style.
Totally agree on buying clothes from anywhere but only when you know you’ll get the wear out of them. I shop at some fast fashion shops but I’m very conscious about the items I buy, making sure there are lots of outfit combinations I can make. A lot of the items I’ve had longest are actually fast fashion items that were just very good, thought through purchases. I try to be a conscious consumer but to me that also includes shopping in this way
I've recently fallen into this trap off buying clothes second hand and not feeling guilty about sustainability and all that but then not wearing the items a lot! I've been meaning to resell the items I don't really wear and this was a good reminder to actually do it. Great video!
Same! Buying secondhand doesn't mean we can buy in huge quantities without any consequences if we don't get that much use out of them, especially if it's cheap charity shop clothes that could benefit someone with lower income. I've made that mistake loads before, but you live and you learn!
@@lucileec4495 Yes, exactly! Those vlotjes could be of so much more use to someone else. And finding a true gem that you love is so much more satisfying than lots of clothes that are just ok.
this was actually super helpful, and also super validating (which we all need sometimes)! I forgot that the "standard" is 30 wears, and I DEFINITELY have more than 30 wears in most of my wardrobe and I'm so happy that I can be proud of myself for that. thanks for this video, lucy--all of the info was suoer needed.
I think 30 wears is ridiculiously, laughably low standard
@@luluruth6134 to each their own. Most of the clothes that I own I have had for multiple years. But I'm not supremely interested in fashion the way that some people are. People like that typically heavily rotate their wardrobe, and so for someone whose main interest is fashion, I think 30 wears is a great place to start and is a standard to have for starting and embracing a new habit. I get what you mean by it being low, but Lucy does an amazing job for not judging people based on where they are in their journey, and I appreciate that, because SOME PEOPLE jump down others' throats about it and actually put people off of trying to live more sustainably because of it.
forever in love with the blue cardigan 💙
I would love a video on building the basics of underwear! I also really struggle with this and it is the last thing I will be thinking about when putting together an outfit but then it also really bothers me when I know I can't wear something because I wasn't prepared.
Underwear is my biggest wardrobe problem. Bottoms that always ride up and show through, bras that don’t fit and are so uncomfortable. When I’m at home, I solve the problem by not wearing any.
Sustainable everything, organic everything, perfect everything is for the rich, or big influencers, only. Like Influencers who have all day to walk to a shop to have their organic dry goods containers refilled, no names mentioned. Then buy $200 candles. One influencer wore just the type of necklace I had been wanting for years. It cost $10,000 and it was gifted to her! That’s not the real world, which 99%+ of us live in.
This was a great video! One mistake I definitely used to make when buying clothes was that if I fit into two sizes I would always buy the smaller size, because it would make me feel good. I’d also go shopping just after losing some weight and be super excited that I could fit into a smaller size. It might have felt good at the time but it massively shortened the amount of time I could wear those clothes because as soon as I put a little bit of weight on, or was a bit bloated, I couldn’t fit into them! Now I try to care about the size of the clothes as little as possible (although I’m still working on this) because it’s more important to have clothes that fit and that I love rather than only buying clothes that are a particular size.
I completely agree, I’ve done the same thing every time I’ve lost weight, and now have a duplicate wardrobe of tight items!
This is it! When I lost weight, I could still wear most of my bigger clothes and didn't lose my wardrobe, but when I gained weight again, I couldn't do the same with my much newer smaller clothes. The bigger clothes I've been wearing for up to 14 years, the smaller clothes I resold after about a year.
Also sizes vary from brand to brand so it's irrelevant anyway. If buying online measure twice, buy once (then fingers crossed) 😉
Can relate to this so much. I have a body type that gains weight so easily and yet every time I lost some weight I had this habit of going through my wardrobe and getting rid of the clothes that were too big on me.. Lo and behold.. Two months later I had no clothes that fit and had to go shopping again. Now I've gotten good at talking myself into not doing that and keeping the clothes that don't fit me at the moment knowing that my weight fluctuates so easily.
and this is why shops use vanity sizing. because of this it's very hard for me to buy clothes that are not too big for me. xs/xxs/32/34eu etc are nowaday all too big for me (and i have gained weight !! they fit me before but are too big now, when im bigger ???) even if i buy exactly the same item, in the same size than before, it's always bigger than it was year ago. many times i've even compared the item side to side, and they always somehow have gained 5-10cm extra fabric in a year. when i gained weight finally, and needed to buy item x in bigger size to fit me, i picked the new item with same size on it, but it was made bigger than before, so it fit me. all the "xs" or "xxs" items now are really s or m, or they would have been labeled that 6 years ago. so how the hell when they make the items bigger, but still keep the same small size label on it, im gonna find clothes that fit me in the future ? when it's hard even now ?
do i really need to start shoppin again in kids sections when im 25yo ? i was glad when i was 17 i could stop that, when i finally fit the normal womens clothes, but they are making them so big nowadays that it's really hard to find anything that doesnt fit me like a tent, even when i pick the smallest one. they really need to start making xxxs/xxxxs etc clothes that are the real old xxs/xs/s size, if shops are going to continue this vanity sizing thing. cause i bet in 10 years todays L (3years ago XL) is S, and there are not actually small clothes found anywhere, only big clothes with small sizing label smacked on them.
H&M is a big one doing this, so is veromoda i've noticed too. so think that maybe you are not smaller even if you can buy clothes in smaller number now. they are just lying to you, to make you feel good and get you to buy more. and doing this they left out all the petite skinny people. we need a movement for the skinny people too.. we are the real minority nowadays.. 🤦 no offence
It's not that we are not built for fashion it's that fashion isn't bit for us (they do it on purpose to make us repurchase and emphasise insecurities and then dependence on fast fashion validation)
I have loved watching your fashion journey because it's so relatable. One moment you're like, "yes, I will love this forever!!". Then the next year you think, "gross, why did I ever like this??". So accurate and I'm happy you show this side of the personal style journey. Many people online pretend they never have regretted a style phase.
Love the note on tailoring! I’ve personally never done it but I really want to look into it since my sewing skills are definitely not there yet 😅
Keep learning and practicing, perhaps on less expensive items, I’m doing my first blazer shoulder alterations! My Mom is still coaching me, but I’m doing everything but the actual easing in of the shorter shoulder seam. This is a minimum $100-150 alteration where I live, but the blazers were only $30 each, all US dollars. I do all my other alterations myself, like hemming, slimming a top, etc.
Getting a piece altered by a tailor doesn't have to be hugely expensive. Get on Google (or whatever review site you prefer, I found Google the best for this, community reviews) and find a tailor who reviews well (but READ the reviews, you want someone who will be able to do what YOU want); then start by taking them just 1 piece (and probably the piece you're least attached to) and explaining what you want done (if they don't have you try it on and pin it with you in it and check that that's what you want they're no good). Then get a quote. My rule of thumb is that if the alteration costs more than half of what the item is worth (not necessarily what you paid for it - if you got it on sale or secondhand then really you can afford to pay for the alteration) then I won't do it
I have a similar Bodyshape to Lucy's and found tailoring to be really great. Men do it all the time for suits and pants and I just never really thought about getting clothes altered before. I just got a pair of jeans done recently and now I actually enjoy wearing them again.
I've made multiple dresses from scratch and still find commercially bought clothes really hard to tailor in a way that improves their look! Sometimes a professional is still the best use of money over DIY.
Same body shape .A friend taught me a trick of taking in my pants beneath the beltloops. it worked amazingly well,
I am 50, about 3 months into my "I'm a fashionista wardrobe journey", discovered you a mere 21 minutes ago and appreciated this video tremendously! Thank you for sharing! I'll be watching more.
FIVE YEARS? your capsule closet experience followed me/i followed it through four country moves.
These were especially good reminders for me today:
- Buy what you will wear repeatedly, regardless of source
- Return ASAP if it's not quite right instead of trying to make it work
- Get clothes tailored [it's less expensive than you might think]
I love lucy’s face shape and bone structure
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I don't think there's anything wrong with living in one pair of shoes... I mean it doesn't actually shorten it's wear life, it's just same amount of hours in less days
Actually it does! It’s a bit gross but shoes absorb sweat from our feet and it we wear the same pair every day the shoes don’t have enough time to properly dry out and reshape themselves. When that happens the soles wear out much faster. Even just having two pairs of shoes on rotation massively extends their wear life
I actually only own 2 pairs of trainers, one pair of loafers for dressed up stuff and winter boots; switch up the trainers, but I've got incredibly deformed bunions and my shoes cost a fortune so they're definitely an investment and I don't even think about heels anymore, but I realistically did have to omit some clothes that required a heel for them to look balanced, c'est la vie!
bruh i cant do my workout with the same shoes i use everyday
@@rw6871 get workout shoes specifically? My “town” sneakers aren’t the same pair nor model to my “working out” pair. The serve different purpose.
Omg this was so validating to know that other people also make these mistakes! It made me realise that it’s okay, I can recognise those mistakes now and try not to make them again rather than bury them away due to the guilt of that. Wow this was so helpful
i was literally doing sustainable fashion research / building your dream wardrobe stuff today, needed this !
I agree on buying things that you don't 'need' at the moment. I sometimes buy summer clothes in the winter because I know it fits in my closet and I will wear it during summertime. Just really make good choices and don't just buy to buy stuff.
Your point around 17 minutes is so validating! I can only afford fast fashion but I also tend to wear those items for years and I don’t buy many clothes since that isn’t in my budget. Thank you!
I love that you seem so comfortable talking with a tea in your hand. Peak English perfection
Love sewing my clothes. Great fit? ✅ Incredible fabrics? ✅ Cheaper than retail shopping? Nope! Worth it? YES!
The underwear point really resonated with me, I'm definitely guilty of not buying the right undergarments and shortening the life of my clothes!! Going to bear this in mind from now on, thanks Lucy 😊
Great video, thank you. The sustainability discussion is indeed a difficult one. The most sustainable clothes are the ones already in our wardrobes, and then probably secondhand, and thereafter from sustainable brands. However, I agree that the key element is buying something you know you will like. The issue I have with High Street brands is the varying quality in items. I think if you buy a fast fashion brand, with the intention for it to stay in your wardrobe for many years, that's good, as long as the item actually lasts. I have had really mixed experiences with fast fashion pieces - some last for years, and some fall apart immediately - I think a key consideration is also buying good quality wherever possible. Thanks for your insights Lucy x
I recently bought the coat I coveted in the 70s….a Russel Taylor (semi high end fake fur designer) leopard full length fur coat. It turns heads. Well worth the $39 I paid for it. If I remember correctly it was $270 fifty years ago. Semi high end indeed.
I have almost completely been buying my clothes second hand and really enjoy it, however, the point about buying from sustainable brands to refrain from guilt really hit me. I really want to buy sustainable undies but CANNOT justify $65+ for 6 pair. So thank you for that point, it's something I've been struggling with.
I live in Ireland and the beginning is literally me haha so relatable as I have a capsule wardrobe too and interchange “winter” and “summer” clothing 😅
As much as the pandemic sucked and still sucks, it gave me the time to really think about my style and what suits me.
For example I realised that Mom jeans work wonderfully for me (when they have the right cut and length, luckily I can sew, so I alter the pieces I have if need be). However, trends like the combination of mom jeans with huge white trainers don’t work for me and my style. I realised that I can pick and choose certain pieces which are trendy atm to incorporate into my style without being a “sheep”.
I also learned a lot about which clothes and cuts flatter me, and which don’t
mom jeans!! i still need to find some 😅 my own mom makes fun of me for liking them (in a playful way, i'm 21 and she's 42 so she just thinks it's funny that certain things are making their rounds) but i feel like they go with so many things it'd suck not to have them! plus they go so well with strap or ribbon sandals as well as "dressier" shoes (a friend of mine has a pair of brown pumps that go well with hers).
Felt you on the HUGE white trainers haha. I struggle with trainers cause they make my feet look so big
🤣Hold on to that Fenty bag maybe in 10 years it will come back in trend and you’ll have a vintage bag to resell
This was SUCH a great video Lucy! It's been a huge advantage for me not really caring about fashion trends but adopting a modified version of capsule wardrobes, heavily inspired by your journey.
I focus on having clothes that make me feel great, comfortable, and like myself-which usually means clothes that went out if style more than a year ago.
I also do buy fast fashion-but I wash all my clothes in cool water and hang nearly everything to dry. I have H&M pieces that are over 5 years old, and graphic tees cut into crop tops that I bought nearly 10 years ago.
It took me years to realise there were trousers and jeans that just didn’t suit me, esp skinny jeans/cigarette cuts. Thankfully I’ve now found the perfect fits for me and if they’re not quite right, I’ll go to the tailor !
I felt that comment about the slip skirts and slip dresses. Same 😂
I dont really have an organized wardrobe but my go to is something I learned from Marie Kondo while trying to put some order into my house while cleaning. I look at the clothes I think would look nice on me, try them on and then decide if that piece makes me happy or not. If it doesnt and I just feel meh about it, I dont buy it.
Probably doesnt work for everyone but even that small step helped me alot in deciding what to buy and what not.
That cardigan... oh my god. Sooo gorgeous😍
We’ve come full circle! I remember getting into your content yrs ago trying to make a capsule wardrobe. As you were reflecting it was eerily similar to my mindset in the past. Loved the video. Excuse me while I go press replay and take notes the 2nd time around
I would LOVE an essentials video - especially talking about shoes because I also struggle to work out what shoes I actually need
I've made so many of these mistakes, so I can relate to a lot of these points! Some of the biggest mistakes I did was A) thinking I had to stick to a black/neutral colour palette. This doesn't work for me! Black works, but neutrals don't look good on me. B) impulse shopping and buying "a whole new wardrobe" in one go. So expensive! These days I have a small colour palette I stick to which I know suits me and makes shopping easier as I zone in on those colours. Clothing items generally sit in my saved folder for 4 weeks before purchasing. This ensures I really want the item! I still impulse a little, but these days those purchases 8/10 times work out.
I think neutrals should be a concept rather than specific colours. I think we should be able to decide what constitutes a neutral for our wardrobe.
Eg. I can't wear beige but I love how versatile beige is. So I've decided that, for me, beige is a mushroom pink - it goes with everything else I have and actually suits me, so why not?
Surely a neutral is just a color that goes with everything else in your wardrobe and can be worn as a base
@@susie9893 Really good point, and so true! In this case what I meant by neutrals was the "classic" - black, beige, brown, tan, white, oatmeal, grey etc that I find so many UA-camrs recommend. Idk if that makes sense? In my own wardrobe blue denim is my neutral. It goes with everything and the love how versatile it is.
@@elisabetheriksson7787 I knew what you meant (by neutrals) I just think we can think outside the box when it comes to 'the rules'. And if you wear a lot of denim and it goes with everything else in your wardrobe then sounds like it's your neutral (for me blue is an accent color - it used to be my base color in summer but I decided that put too many boundaries between my winter and summer wardrobes so I'm in the process of merging my summer wardrobe to a black and white base like my winter).
Personally I think all those rules should just be thought of as principles. I find most of them helpful but I tend to reinterpret them to suit MY lifestyle etc
Im trying my hardest to wear everything in my wardrobe however there are so many that I haven’t touched dresses that I have to “go out in”never worn I have a light coloured dress which is very much close to my skin tone that I go I get a light tan to wear it! Let’s be honest I’m never going to get a tan to wear the dress! Definitely going to be brutal with my wardrobe the next clear out 😩😅
if you have a hard time letting it go, might i suggest gifting it to a family member? that way you can still "visit" it without feeling bad!
your point about fast fashion is what I've been saying for years!! I buy a lot of clothes from h&m and other fast fashion brands, but I get A LOT of use out of them, way more than some of the people pushing sustainable fashion get out of their clothing. to me it's much more important to genuinely wear your clothes a lot, rather than just having sustainable on the tag of something you'll only wear a few times
I've always beaten myself up for buying fast fashion, but as a plus size person I find it incredibly difficult to find sustainable alternatives in my size. But I never buy an item if I don't plan on wearing it constantly, I love everything that I own, and I wear every item I buy until it's death and I appreciate your comments on buying fast fashion as long as you keep wearing it. I feel much more valid from hearing this opinion, thank you.
The biggest thing I learnt as I got older with clothes is that you need to be honest with yourself about the life you lead, now as a Mum I need easy to throw on and roll around on the ground clothing, a few years ago most of my clothing needed to be work attire, my early 20s I focused to much on what I wanted to look like rather than what my life actually was day to day so I felt like I had nothing to wear despite owning so much.
Thank you for taking this theme seriously. Several of these types of videos are just the creators opportunity to advertise for their brands.
I so agree about only buying whatever you're going to make most wear of as opposed to only sustainable fashion. The idea that this is the only way to dress because otherwise you become a part of an oppressive system is very classist...and it's a classic example of shifting the responsibility onto an individual.
Sustainability/ethically produced items are valuable, but agreed the whole “shop green” thing is a pretty classist movement. However, I do think that if you’re at an income level where you can afford to make those purchases instead of purchasing fast fashion, it’s a marginally better decision to do so.
Stumbled across this video and am so glad I did. For all of the minimalist/capsule wardrobe videos I have watched, this one was the most helpful and actually pointing out to me the "mistakes" I made shooting for a minimalist and sustainable wardrobe. Recently did a color analysis and jumped whole heartedly in trying to embrace clothing in my particular color pallet...ugh...Lots of items, mostly thrifted, that look fine (even great) on me but I ABSOLUTELY HATE THEM. So, balance is coming back and this video just reinforced what I already had recognized in my heart. Thank you.
I really love and appreciate your point about the elitism of ‘sustainable’ fashion. Thank you 😚
It’s my first time on your channel and I loved this - the honesty and humour in particular! I have given up capsule wardrobes. I get so miserable and stressed. Now I’m doing better and I really like many of my clothes - you are so right about buying clothes you really like, that fit or can be altered to fit. I’m about to explore your other videos now!
omggggg every single one of these notes are soooo on point - because you have put so much thought into what works for you and what doesn't. i really want to get to this point of being able to look at my wardrobe with clarity
I really appreciate this video and love your honesty. I've been on a capsule wardrobe journey since college and just now feel the most content with my body and clothing choices. I wear for comfort, ease, and cuteness. If I'm in the mood to wear bright colored overalls then Imma wear them!
It’s so crazy it’s been five years, I’ve been watching you since I was 15/16 and am turning 21 in August!! I’m so glad you’ve continued to post such great videos throughout the years :)
Haha I do the exact same thing with my shoes! Get a comfy pair, fall in love, wear them to death. Rinse and repeat
this was easily one of the most helpful and informative videos on buying clothes with intent. i love fashion, but the ethics and inequities you mentioned that exist within the fashion industry do contribute to a lot of guilt when i purchase things. but your tips are great ways to ensure that every purchase i make will have thought and intent behind them which feels like the best way to combat the paradox that is consuming under capitalism. definitely saving your video for future reference! thank you!
Awesome video, I can so identify with many of the things you said. I never did a capsule weardrobe but my closet has been a bone of contention for me in much of my life. Now that I am older I realize that my clothes have to fit my lifestyle not what is in fashion. I love clothes and nice things but have to be careful not to have too many "nice" things as I really live in jeans and t-shirts and casual clothes. I am also careful not to get rid of things too quickly because like you said that occasion wear is so necessary and it is so nice to be able to dig something out of the back of the closet for something special and not have to go rush out and buy that thing you will wear once for that occasion...........for occasion wear separates are so good because you can make more looks out of them.
I love all your points! This makes so much sense and it's way more realistic to buy from a variety of places, I definitely can't afford sustainable fashion all the time. Your points show what is essentially the difference between personal style and fashion and knowing what you feel good in and enjoy
JEANS and shorts! ugh the jeans/shorts shop is literally my least favourite shopping trip (after bras/swimwear)
That leopard print coat looks fabulous on you, you really rock it!
I appreciate your honesty. I also admire the vulnerability you're putting yourself into by admitting your past mistakes and the fact that you own those mistakes.
i just wanna say i love your videos, lucy. whatever the content i love watching them bcz they have such a nice vibe to them and your voice is nice too. thank you for making these videos! they really help me calm me down and make me feel less isolated during this incredibly tough time. ly
This was such an informative video! Hearing about your mistakes/regrets definitely makes me think more critically about my own purchases and wardrobe, and I'm sure it'll help my thought process in the future! Thank you
Loved this one! As I am trying to edit down my wardrobe this has really helped put some things in perspective as I go! Thanks Lucy xo
These videos never fail to make my day! 🥰
Yesss this video is sooo good! You are explaining my journey as well!! But im so glad you speak with awareness and understanding and compassion. Cuz it can be a struggle to build a capsule wardrobe! Or even just dress in a way that is best for ones self. Love your overall message!!💕💕💕
You are so refreshing and everything that you say I just was nodding my head over and over again. Thank you for this.
I love watching capsule wardrobe videos but don't have use for one. It does give me inspo though which is great! This was a very interesting take on things.
I'm from a country where it's hot half the year and rains the other half. Trench coats and the long coats look so good and I love seeing ppl with them but it's never that serious here where we would ever need one. A linen blazer/blazer is a must have particularly for work. Linen for the hot days and regular for those "cold" and by cold we mean 21 degrees celcius on a rare occasion 😂
Love the opinions, Lucy! Good choice filming in the living room as well. I remember in a previous video you weren't sure where to film in the new place, but this one is nice!
Such a refreshing and original take on a capsule wardrobe tips video. Not to mention how nice it was that she wasn’t trying to push her own style or preferences on anyone. 🖤
I'm really looking forward to your essentials video. Thanks for sharing all your tips and regrets ❤
The note about the shoes! I am just like you! When it really comes down to it, i'm not going to wear heels. I'd rather wear a pair of shoes that are comfy and don't go with my outfit then a pair that's unforgettable and goes.
The underwear part really opened my eyes xD that makes sooo much sense. Like if u wear comfortable underwear with good quality that fits u right, the rest of ur outfits feels completely different as well!! XD
I really like that you acknowledged your own preference for comfort in terms of shoes - made me realize that I’m the exact same way and I’ve been trying to focus more on investing in high quality/comfortable shoes that I’ll wear a lot vs. buying the “essentials” that I think I need but never actually wear because they hurt😂 every pair of “high heels” that I actively wear now are just platforms! Keeps the comfort of flats/low heels but dresses up an outfit nicely
I thoroughly enjoyed this content! I’ve been on the capsule wardrobe train for a long time so I related to so much of what you said and hadn’t heard it mentioned before!
I really needed this! I've been so stuck with finding my style and I'm sure that is because I have stoped buying anything new, and I find creating a full wardrobe with second hand items is just soooo long! I just want to feel good about myself but my wardrobe just isn't helping!
So, so true about buying what you know you'll wear, regardless of label. I have 2 natural fibre jumpers from Arket that I absolutely love. I've tried finding jumpers from sustainable brands but it always felt like I was making a compromise on fit or colour.
Great video! I also have a much larger bottom half than waist/top. Once I started dressing for my shape, I love myself so much more. Before I considered my body such a negative and constantly had negative thoughts around it. Now I know that fit and flare dresses make me feel like a princess and it is so worth not settling for clothes don’t fit. I also did a lifestyle audit and realized similar that I wear casual clothes most often so having the walking shoes I need is worth the investment. I say never worry about “wearing something too much,” you are getting lots of use out of it and are enjoying it! Isn’t that what we are searching for!
What I learned from my research about Capsule Wardrobe is that most influencers and fashionistas are offering their opinion based on their experience and preferences. However, it is me who decides what suits me best and my body shape. Always ask " Do I need this now?; Does it compliments me? Is it worth the investment?" If the answer is yes for all those questions, I invest in those clothes, otherwise, I reconsider or search for the right item.
So this is the first video I’ve watched of yours, found it while scrolling, and I have to tell you what a profound joy it is to hear your thoughts! I actually laughed when you grimaced and talked candidly about being overly-influenced by influencers because I have the SAME problem! 🥴 everything you talked about is 💯💕
Wooow I wasn't expecting to learn something new but it actually opened my eyes...
You offer up videos that are so considered and thoughtful. Everything is a journey and mistakes are always made along the way.
Thank you 🤍
Thank you so much! I'm off to uni and my wardrobe is tinnnyyy so I'm gonna have to do something along these lines and this is super helpful!
I'm glad to see people talking about fashion for different body shapes! I have similar issues as you with large hips and a smaller waist; the fact I am short doesn't help either, as jeans in larger sizes that fit else where are always too long for me. I'm still struggling to find jeans now, I may have to look into getting jeans tailored.
stunning makeup!! also satin skirts 😭 god I felt that
Sustainability needs to happen at a corporate level. Individual consumers aren't going to make a dent in these issues.
This was a weirdly rewarding watch for someone who's been following you for a while lol, like "oh of course, the pink outfits !" Great video, even though I have a very different style to you, I always love you fashion advice!
This was so lovely to watch and I agree with you on so many things - especially the hip/thigh/waist thing. Trying to find clothes but especially trousers that fit is always a nightmare. Might have to go down the tailoring route too 🤔
samee!! It's so annoying too 😟
Clothes on the rack aren't made to fit everyone for sure. I have the opposite problem with jeans. I have no but and slim hips, carry my weight in my waist. So to get jeans to fit my waist then the butt is all saggy and unattractive. And pants always fall down on me! (no hips to hold them up). Jeans are the hardest to fit. When I was younger I bought men's 501s which fit me well.
Totally agree on buying high street clothes that last longer, but I'm trying to do it as a last resort. It's not up to people who can't afford sustainable/ethical clothing to make that choice however *not all high street clothing is cheap*. If you can spend £100+ a month on clothing, you can probably afford to think about the ethics behind your clothing. Buying clothes that last longer help the environment, sure, but doesn't undo the cost of workers rights.
And there are a lot more exciting clothing choices at a more affordable price range when it comes to sustainability, sometimes you just have to look a bit harder. Sharing some of the brands I'm aware of and did a lot of research to find:
Minga London; Sisterhood; Lucy & Yak; Aym Studio; Olive & Frank; Hoda London; Blonde Gone Rogue; Aesthetic Laundry; Nude Ethics; Loud Bodies; Sugarhill Brighton; Fullalove Clothing; Before July; The Hundred Club; Grass-Fields, Ilk and Ernie; Walker & Walker; Born Nouli; Jilla Active; Ten Tree; Finisterre; Passenger Clothing; Acai Outdoorwear. Hopefully people will find options here and not look to the high street first!
And of course, we should be campaigning regardless of what we can afford to do.
I love minga london! I think It’s one of the best ethical shops where their clothes are trendy enough but not to the point you will not wear it in a few yeard
Thanks for the list
Minga is awesome!
Thanks for the list! The stuff looks so good
very true. honestly the worst offenders of fast fashion/fashion unsustainability are the rich folks/influencers that buy and wear something for the gram and then immediately discard them/never wear them again. This is contributing to the microtrend problem where trends are moving so damn fast that people are struggling to keep up and their styles become quickly outdated
I just discovered this channel and omg what an amazing person. Absolutely loved this videos and your personality. Your honesty and the reality you bring to this platform is just great 💕💕
Edit: I related to so many of the points you made
Would LOVE a wardrobe essentials video - Lucy Moon style 😊