Update: since your style should not dependent on short-lived trends, I created a free PDF guide called 7 RULES TO TIMELESS STYLE. Get yours here: www.justineleconte.com/timeless 😘
I´m not a "fashion" person, never I was nor I am. But your videos transcend fashion and make us think about clothes as an extension of your personality. Thank you for that!
Nibbit adore your sharing recommendations. it's like scientific approach to fashion. doing it consciously. it's also interesting for who from celebrities are you keeping your eyes as your type? 😊
My mother (Happy Mother's Day, Mom!) taught me this growing up: Buy allll the fashion magazines twice a year - the giant Fall and Spring editions. While you page through them, pull out any page that makes you go WOW. Just rip it out. Later, after you are done, go through your stack of pages with a critical eye. What do you like about it? Maybe it's the cut, or the styling, or that gorgeous skirt. Next, will it suit you? Pencil skirts on my body are a no go, so if I love one, I can say 'nice, but not for me' and move on. Last, look through the smaller stack again and decide what trends you will decide to incorporate. Moto jacket is your favorite? You might not buy the Balenciaga, but you can find a great jacket with that trend, to suit you, at your price point. Dad never quite did get the point of buying huge stacks of magazines and tearing them to pieces immediately...
My mother must have also taught me that, because I've always done it.But I've stopped in the last 10 yrs.because most of the "fashion" is hilarious and clownish.I mainly shop at thrift and vintage shops and find inexpensive but beautiful and unique pieces.I fix them and remodel them too, to get exactly what I want.
I've recently found Justine's channel and have been binging the videos. And I just love her! Her attitude, her type of instruction and explanation, her sort of gentle way of guiding instead of saying, "this is the only right way," just all of it. I think, especially for people who are more timid about expanding their wardrobe, her manner is just exceptional. She doesn't insist, she doesn't shame and judge, she acknowledges they are opinions, but doesn't fall over herself apologizing for having them. She doesn't have more time spent on making sure she doesn't step on people's toes than giving actual information, but she does it in a way that demonstrates she's just guiding. It's really an interesting mix and it's really refreshing. I've not been disappointed by a video yet!
Justine, I stumbled across your video yesterday - 20 Dec 2020 whilst I was looking for fashion tips. It's been very informative & refreshing. I have been toying with the idea of downsizing my wardrobe. Whilst I am not a fan of fast fashion, I have bought one to two pieces from those store so will have to stop, no matter how nice they are or if I do the very odd piece .
I love how real and transparent you are. You talk in a calm and slow tone, you have a trustworthy body language and a very sweet demeanor. I don't want to say anything bad about other UA-camrs, but you're unbelievably better than any of them. I started to like fashion just because of you. Never lose this, please!
Nana I used to call myself the "Clearance Queen" .... Not now after Justines talk on fast fashion, I buy from brands I trust but spend the same amount of money because I buy from online consignment like thread up or Poshmark. I don't get that immediate high I used to from shopping in a store but I find I dont impulse buy as much - Unlike that 90% off sign rack!!!! Lol
It would but I’d need every shape/color of a woman so I could see my own and how not right a look would be on me as I’d be a different color & shape. That could be a lengthy process. Wouldn’t want the whole project done in one video. It would confuse me and bore me (lengthy video) as only one woman and skin color would be me. Tough assignment.
In my attempt to fit in at work, I've lost my personal style. This show was a good reminder to re-connect to my true self and find my true style again. I'm excited to start! Thank you!😊🤗❤️
Very sage advice. I particularly appreciate the tip about color matching when shopping. A lot of times, you think the piece you're buying will match another item you have at home but it turns out to be the wrong shade/color when you actually put them next to each other.
I have always felt pressure to be stylish! it made styling a task rather than something fun. But after many years I finally found what I like: very feminine dresses, lace, soft colours, midi skirts, ballerina shoes. Now I am not trying to take fashion too seriously, more like appriciating what I have and just find things that I feel amazing in! love your channel!
"Pick colors, proper hues that you like and you feel make you look radiant and healthy." The "radiant and healthy" part really made something click for me. That was extremely useful (as much of the content on your channel tends to be). THANK YOU.
This is the most refreshing eye-opening video about how to find your style. I have been searching endlessly on UA-cam for something like this and this is the one with practical, specific pieces of advice, almost like a map with the roads to take in order to get to where you want to be. Thank you so much for these tips, Justine, you have truly opened my eyes. Good luck and I wish you all the best.
Finding my style has made my life so much easier. I used to buy clothes that I thought were interesting and exciting. What really changed everything was the mantra "Buy what you wear". At first, it felt so boring, but now I find it incredibly liberating.
Okay the one thing you said that helped me tremendously was find a celebrity with your body type and look at their clothes. BINGO! I am so set for life now! Thank you!
I am interested in simplifying everything in my life including wardrobe , the capsule idea being perfect for that. Your guidance is excellent and I appreciate how you talk on topic, no long preambles or asides, all with great charm and humour. I am happy to have found you to help with my mission.
My shopping style is to donate blood. Our blood bank gives a free donate-blood t-shirt when we donate. The t-shirt design changes every two or three months.
I found your channel today. I have watched several of your videos, and I have really enjoyed them. You are a delightful, sensible person. As a plus sized middle aged person battling middle age spread, I started educating myself on how to find a style that would help me to feel comfortable with myself.. On my journey over the months, I learned my body type, my color pallete, and I can just say your videos are refreshing and very much on target!
The keywords tip is something I've been using for years. "Elegant Rocker" is how I would describe my style, and everything I wear fits that. Lots of black and grey with touches of denim and leather, and the occasional pop of khaki or dark purple.
Sounds great!I used to dress like that too.My gay friend told me that I looked like Cher.That was in the 80's.It was fun and I'm glad I expressed myself while I was young and in shape.Now I don't know how to dress, since I'm beginning to look like a grandma.I feel like a teenager but don't want to dress crazy.
Hi Sophie K 2 yrs on. I love the way you conceptualize your style; "Elegant Rocker" that really means something! I'm a bit like that too. I learned a long time ago that for my skin tone (winter I suppose using that yard stick) saturated colour works also cool tones -- I can tell immediately which dr blue or cream/white. I like retro looks that mean something to me; as a woman I love tuxedoes, 3/4 sleeves camisole; or the Muskateers (sp); billowy white and boots etc. I can and do Breakfast at Tiffany's; repro hat sunglasses, my dress is ankle length and cost me money but it is forever wear it summer, early fall, spring etc. I love the late Tom Petty; invested in a caramel fringe jacket thrift shop never worn almost fainted; jeans, cheered up instantaneously. So go girl, Elegant Rocker!!
I am a visual artist (although I grew up with a dressmaker mum and so fashion is an intrinsic part of me) and I use your deeply thought out tips and advice to improve my organisational skills overall. Keep them coming! :)
I've been watching your videos and found my own personal style thanks to you in the past few months. I got rid of a lot of my clothing and now I am happy and emotionaly comfortable with what I'm wearing everyday, which wasn't the case before, when I had a ton of clothing piled in my three-winged warderobe (btw thank yo for making my everyday life better). Funny thing is, I actually did it by exact same steps as you mentioned here, which means with your influence (I mean, teaching) I didn't even need the exact guide for finding my style. This video is a great repetitorium for anyone that didn't watch the other ones. The only thing I did differently is that I didn't decide which patterns I like and weather I like paterns or not, but I made myself choose just one pattern (except for dresses that are monochrome and can be worn on their own without accesorises and with simple ballet flats, and I keep them in different closet). I choose stripes and got rid of other patterns because looking at stripes, and polka dots, and animal prints, and checkered and tribal prints at once in my closet is too much distraction at 6:30 am when I'm deciding what to wear.
leather jackets are my favorite things ever! jeans, flats and leather jacket, with my ray ban aviators are my uniform 🙌🏻 oh and since i finally found out i am summer cold type and realized “ooooh so that’s why blue and blush pink fits me so well”, I am planning to buy blush pink jacket. Justine, you and Lisa Eldridge are my 2 favorite youtubers, thank you for teaching us so many great things! 😊 merci
I'd like to see your wardrobe Justine... Or perhaps let us know how you dress up and mix and match things (with explanation like you always do). Love your video 😉
Don't know if this helps, but she has a capsule wardrobe video on her channel which (I believe) takes you through some of her clothes. I could be wrong though...
I love your ideas and suggestions about forming a capsule wardrobe. I thought I was the only one who feels wasteful if I buy too many things and then when I inevitably do that, it's not a good feeling! I know you are so much younger than I am (I just turned 63) but I find that your ways of cleaning out the unworn stuff will help me keep my space requirements in check! Since we are planning to downsize, my closet will be a lot smaller! I hope it won't be too difficult as I love clothes and buying them! Thank you for your practical and helpful pointers! I am a fan and will defnitely keep watching!
kahini's diy and fashion corner I agree with this. Other than adding colour with a scarf I'm lost because I like my shoes to match my pants. If I wear black in similar textures I look like I'm wearing pajamas. But black is what I have the most of it and it works for my work which is somewhat more casual than many jobs.
It feels really good to find a creator with similar values, namely sustainability and financial responsibility. Looking forward to more of your videos!
your channel so far is a beatiful work! love the fact that you a) don't start your videos with "hey guys" but your own normal and classy way!b) speak in a very well structured way, good pace, good tone, no weird cat voices like most female youtubes do, c) font on a simple dark background, very pleasant for the eye. In total you get your message across effectively and in an elegant way! parfait keep up the good work!
I've found that asking for help from sales personnel in the smaller shops has helped me expand my ideas about what styles look good on me. They know their merchandise, and they've fitted many body types. The first time I accepted help, I thought I would not like the unfamiliar style and color the sales person brought me, but her recommendation became one of my go-to outfits. Another suggestion is to find a good tailor who can adjust clothing to fit you perfectly. A good fit makes a big difference.
I met you with your "cool and warm undertone" topic because I sort of got addicted to lipsticks and I became a fan of your videos ever since! Watching your videos makes me feel I am making the most of my free time. The best!
I adore you. You are so pleasant and easy to watch and lovely to listen to. You are intelligent and joyful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge xx Melbourne, Australia
When decluttering my wardrobe 2 years ago, I inadvertently discovered my style. My uniform is jeans with a button down shirt and boots - simple yet classic. Usually block colours and an occasional printed shirt to keep it interesting. Or if I want a pop of colour I use a scarf. Knowing I’m a Summer has been incredibly valuable. Great video.
I totally agree with your point of view! Getting dressed is not about being fashionable but finding a timeless style ! As I am living in Dublin' I can see so many girls who wear clothes that don't suit them ^^
I really love your personality and how you are being very humble in your wordings! This video is very clear to me, the only thing I would add is that there actually are style types, and I researched which type I am a couple of months ago. It was VERY usefull because I know now why very girly cloths don't match me, why small prints do not match me and so on. I prefer geometrically looking styles, clear colors, medium big prints. Geometrical prints or biggish flower prints. Of course I was not one clear style type, but a mix. But my biggest preference is a Hero type. I get very excited when I can find the clothes of that type. This style matches my character very well, and makes me feel very powerfull. I will add the names for infirmation and further research. First, the style theory was developed by professor Belle Northrup, and it has been developed further by different people, like David Kibbe. I used the model developed regarding to Kibbe's types.
You are the best person on You Tube by far. I never miss your updates. So friendly, beautiful and informative and a balanced, excellent educator. Still can't work out if I'm warm or cool though. I never follow trends, just clothes I love and 'hopefully' suit
I would love to see a video about styling tips. I mean really basic stuff! Tips like how to roll sleeves, tuck in shirts, wear your pants cuffed, etc. Especially being plus size I find it hard to figure out how to style clothes. Whenever I try to look this up, I never find anything useful. Would love tips for workwear too. Thank you for making such informative videos!
J'ai récemment découvert ta chaîne et j'adore tout! Ta personnalité, les thèmes que tu abordés, t'es explications... et en plus tu es super élégante! Merci pour cette super vidéo!
The mistakes I made in the past was buying one item at a time and then got it home and found I had nothing to go with it. These are excellent ideas. Enjoy your videos so much. I always try to buy an whole outfit when I shop. Pants and tops that go well together and go with with other pieces in my very limited wardrobe. Thank you.
I love organizing and making plans and boards, but never thought of doing like a mood board for my style! I love these specific points since I´ve been thinking a lot about quality over quantity and minimalism. Love everything you have, give it a great use and don´t sucumb to the need of shopping for the sake of it.
yes!! and some outfits you'd put together and some you definitely wouldn't~ i have the most trouble pairing clothes together, and also which shoes and accessories to put together
I shop thrift stores (some great ones in my area) and have found amazing scores. My basic is black because I don't have great ability to perceive colors and subtle hues - I've bought some real clinkers that didn't match anything. Black always pretty much matches. Cut is classic but loose or stretchy. I refuse to wear uncomfortable clothes. (I wear my clothes; the clothes don't wear me.) Shoes are flat, black and comfortable. BUT - I am wild about scarves, have drawers and closet racks filled with them. I figure that takes the sting out of my basic black look, and gives me tons of colorful alternatives. Makes it easy to pack light, too. Love your videos, Justine! I'm almost 71 and have learned a lot. Wish you'd been around when I was a teenager!
Ah! I knew I was 'on to something' I discovered on my own long time ago, find a celebrity, or well-known person who has YOUR body type, or you most resemble in body, face, structure, silhouette - you must copy their clothing style. Hair style also, or similar. They will have & use people that style them perfectly for THEIR body/face type- it will work best for you! Ms Lecomte 1st time I ever heard someone using my "trick' it is a wonderful, perfect idea. We (my siblings) also have our "uniform" we wear and refer to it as such. I just adore your channel, you are the perfect spokes person for style.
Great video, Justine. More often than not, you make me realise that I'm on the right track when it comes to dressing myself properly. I grew up in a lower middle-class family and I never had enough money to dress myself as well as I would have liked, but now that I have money of my own, I've been trying to step up my game quite a bit, and you've helped me a lot on my style journey.
I am nuetral olive under tone, all the advice I've seen given for color's always skips this undertone, it would be great to see videos on nuetral tone styling
in three words i would say my style is feminine, free-spirited and vintage. I could not choose a color palette that matches overall since i love to thrift shop and I fall in love with so many different pieces. I have found though that having well fitting basics are great to combine with bolder pieces. The perfect clothes to me look put together and flatter my body type while being really comfortable and have material that breathes and ages well. Not easy to find always but I keep learning what works best for me. still forever playing dress up with my wardrobe and trying new things.
Growing up I always had a very alternative, emo/goth style, one day I just woke up and realized that this style does not fit who I am anymore. I tried for a long time to get away from that style, but every time I went shopping and got new clothes, I would discover that they dont work with me and I would feel uncomfortable and not understand why I would hate the new clothes. I tried to follow trends to be stylish, but they never worked for me and my body. I tried to gain inspiration from others, but never realized that an outfit looked great on them because of their body type and skin undertone, and that it looked awful on me for the exact same reason.I ended up continulously going back to that alternative style even tho I had started to hate it, I just couldnt get rid of that style and find a style that looked good on me.I also have an apple/ petite body type so finding clothes that actually fit me properly is a nightmare. I had no idea where to start when creating a new look that tells who I am. Your videos are helping me a great deal, i have finally started creating a new wardrobe and planning it out properly ahead of time so that I dont buy clothes that dont suite or fit me properly. Thank you for your wonderful videos! Now when i go to the shop I think of your videos and keep your words in mind when I want to buy something.Im finally successful in creating a wardrobe that I love looking at. Keep up the amazing videos❤ love from South Africa
Justine I have struggled with finding my style for so long and also researched so much I got bored of the topic and gave up haha. But this is by FAR the best way someone could have explained it to me. You are the best!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Loved this video! When I ask myself what are the 3 most important things when it comes to my style, the 3 words that come to mind are: comfortable, flattering and affordable. I like to mix and match classic basics with 1-2 more fun and 'trendy' pieces which could be a garment or an accessory that is currently on trend (like an off shoulder top, which is currently on trend where I live, with basic dark wash blue jeans, or a simple black tee shirt with a more colourful maxi skirt, coordinating statement necklace and sandals). Knowing what fits you and suits your lifestyle and personality gives you confidence, and how you wear something is almost as important as what you wear, in my opinion! :)
I am amazed ... I'm not a fan of you tubers and fashion bloggers who are addicted only with the trend of the moment ... in fact that's not style , that's not elegance .. on your channel instead I find A LOT of useful tips and classy ideas . Thank you from Italy !
I'm late to this party, but I have to comment. The clothing I have and love are all very different such as bold colorful skirts or solid color, uniquely shaped tops that I pair with simple nice pants (because they never go with those colorful skirts). Without planning, my wardrobe has become three separate and distinct color pallets: fall browns/forest greens, oranges/reds/warm yellow, aquamarine/black. I think my style is elegant, mostly solid colors, and unusual shapes. I like a slim look, and I like drapery. (And slim drapey is the hardest thing for me to pull off.) I can walk through an entire mall and nothing in any of the stores fits my style. (Which is frustrating.)
Justine you are thee most relevant in your area of expertise. I really enjoy the time spent watching and listening to the advice you share. Your gift is the intimacy of being natural. You are a You Tube treasure.
👉👉👉Pinterest Tip‼️‼️ I've found it VERY useful to use 2 separate Pinterest categories or pin boards, for saving style pics I like. I use one for things I'd wear now; ones my body would agree to. 😉 I have a separate one for, "If I could, I would" styles that I'd like if I lost some weight...We are all looking ahead with hope for whatever...once I can get my boobs done, when I drop 15 pounds, if I can get my abs tighter, etc. One pin board is hopeful and the other is most useful right now. 😊 Hoping that helps more people than just me. Have a blessed day! ✌️🌻🦋
I have two Pinterest boards: one is my dream wardrobe, pieces I would buy if I had a money tree and tons of glamorous events to attend! 😂 The other one is more practical, things that I can afford and wear.
I let sales section and fast fashion guide me in my 20s because financial situation and not knowing what I want to be. Thanks to my mom, a lot of reading (non fashion related) and minimalism, in my early 30s, I finally discovered who I am and whom I want to be, and my true style is gradually surfacing...now dressing myself is an easy task, with mostly basics and classics with some personal touch... I don't follow trends anymore, only from time to time seek ideas to reinvent my existing clothing.
In flipping through several UA-cam fashion sites I came upon your channel. You are teaching me so much. I am so very glad that I have found you. And thanks for the info on fibers. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Keep up the good work.
i think it also cones with age :) when i was younger, in my teens up to around 22, I'd buy so many clothes and then couldn't find anything to wear because they were all over the place in terms of style. and that's what i saw around me, that people dressed in random styles, one day camo and boots, the other day librarianesque. nothing wrong with that but i needed to get comfortable wearing very similar things on a daily basis since i didn't have a real life example. But now 4 years later, if I'm not at the office you'll probably catch me in a variation of striped tshirt and dark blue jeans. i have 4 striped tshirts that are very similar and it's just my personal uniform. and i love navy more than anything. makes it so easy getting dressed.
I have struggled years with my style. But fortunately I have found a one person, who has proceeded her own colortype system and as well for body types. I am from Russia, she is as well. So after deep learning for her recommendations I don’t have any problems with shopping and getting ready for a day 😊
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Update: since your style should not dependent on short-lived trends, I created a free PDF guide called 7 RULES TO TIMELESS STYLE. Get yours here: www.justineleconte.com/timeless 😘
I´m not a "fashion" person, never I was nor I am. But your videos transcend fashion and make us think about clothes as an extension of your personality. Thank you for that!
+Marcos Baez thank you very much 😊
Indeed Marcos. Clothes are an extension of our personality. Our taste. In life.
Justine Leconte officiel hi. I am a neutral skintone. I am a combination of warm and cool. Does this mean that I can wear any color?
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Justine, I said it once, I have to say it again. I am so happy I found your channel. You've quickly become my favourite youtuber.
+Nibbit thank you for saying it again 😉😘
Nibbit adore your sharing recommendations. it's like scientific approach to fashion. doing it consciously. it's also interesting for who from celebrities are you keeping your eyes as your type? 😊
@Nibbit: I endorse your words.
I agree with you Nibbit.
Nibbit Totally. :)
"Trends go, style stays."
~Coco Chanel
My mother (Happy Mother's Day, Mom!) taught me this growing up: Buy allll the fashion magazines twice a year - the giant Fall and Spring editions.
While you page through them, pull out any page that makes you go WOW. Just rip it out.
Later, after you are done, go through your stack of pages with a critical eye. What do you like about it? Maybe it's the cut, or the styling, or that gorgeous skirt. Next, will it suit you? Pencil skirts on my body are a no go, so if I love one, I can say 'nice, but not for me' and move on.
Last, look through the smaller stack again and decide what trends you will decide to incorporate. Moto jacket is your favorite? You might not buy the Balenciaga, but you can find a great jacket with that trend, to suit you, at your price point.
Dad never quite did get the point of buying huge stacks of magazines and tearing them to pieces immediately...
That’s a fantastic advice :). And with the rest you can simply do collage art.
I'm gonna have to do this. Tell your mother she's a genius!! Now I just gotta convince my dad to buy me all them magazines.
My mother must have also taught me that, because I've always done it.But I've stopped in the last 10 yrs.because most of the "fashion" is hilarious and clownish.I mainly shop at thrift and vintage shops and find inexpensive but beautiful and unique pieces.I fix them and remodel them too, to get exactly what I want.
Omg I love this story so much. I want everyone to have memories of me in this way hahah
You do that with Pinterest now !. . .
"if you knew you wouldn't be researching it"
cracks me up every time I watch this video
Justine, you are just a ray of sunshine :)
Love Justine!
This kind of youtuber is the REAL DEAL. She knows what she's talking about. Very informative, straight to the point and no nonsense. Good job Justine.
I've recently found Justine's channel and have been binging the videos. And I just love her! Her attitude, her type of instruction and explanation, her sort of gentle way of guiding instead of saying, "this is the only right way," just all of it. I think, especially for people who are more timid about expanding their wardrobe, her manner is just exceptional. She doesn't insist, she doesn't shame and judge, she acknowledges they are opinions, but doesn't fall over herself apologizing for having them. She doesn't have more time spent on making sure she doesn't step on people's toes than giving actual information, but she does it in a way that demonstrates she's just guiding. It's really an interesting mix and it's really refreshing. I've not been disappointed by a video yet!
+AmaraJordan wow, my self-esteem just got a fantastic boost...! Thanks a lot for your kind comment 💛
@AmaraJordan so perfectly said 💯🙌👏
i agreeeee 100%
Of all the youtubers online, I learn the most from you. Not to mention you changed my view about fashion (fast fashion talk, etc.). Thank u so much!
+Turtle McNuggets very happy to read this, thank you!
Justine Leconte officiel I’d love to know your style icons?
Justine, I stumbled across your video yesterday - 20 Dec 2020 whilst I was looking for fashion tips. It's been very informative & refreshing. I have been toying with the idea of downsizing my wardrobe. Whilst I am not a fan of fast fashion, I have bought one to two pieces from those store so will have to stop, no matter how nice they are or if I do the very odd piece .
I love how real and transparent you are. You talk in a calm and slow tone, you have a trustworthy body language and a very sweet demeanor. I don't want to say anything bad about other UA-camrs, but you're unbelievably better than any of them. I started to like fashion just because of you. Never lose this, please!
My style is the sale section literally 😂😂
+Nana hahaha 😂😁
Nana Your comment made my laugh! That's why I take some time to read the comments section.
GINGER70HINTZ aw thanks 😂💕
Nana I used to call myself the "Clearance Queen" .... Not now after Justines talk on fast fashion, I buy from brands I trust but spend the same amount of money because I buy from online consignment like thread up or Poshmark. I don't get that immediate high I used to from shopping in a store but I find I dont impulse buy as much - Unlike that 90% off sign rack!!!! Lol
Justine Leconte officiel love your videos Justine!
It would be totally cool to watch a video where you help someone find their style using these steps, I would love to see that .
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Yes!! Agreed
It would but I’d need every shape/color of a woman so I could see my own and how not right a look would be on me as I’d be a different color & shape. That could be a lengthy process. Wouldn’t want the whole project done in one video. It would confuse me and bore me (lengthy video) as only one woman and skin color would be me. Tough assignment.
Yes please. I would also be interested
I always come back to her, the most reliable person when it comes to fashion ♥️
In my attempt to fit in at work, I've lost my personal style. This show was a good reminder to re-connect to my true self and find my true style again. I'm excited to start! Thank you!😊🤗❤️
Enjoy the journey!
Very sage advice. I particularly appreciate the tip about color matching when shopping. A lot of times, you think the piece you're buying will match another item you have at home but it turns out to be the wrong shade/color when you actually put them next to each other.
I have always felt pressure to be stylish! it made styling a task rather than something fun. But after many years I finally found what I like: very feminine dresses, lace, soft colours, midi skirts, ballerina shoes. Now I am not trying to take fashion too seriously, more like appriciating what I have and just find things that I feel amazing in! love your channel!
@@linneak343
You might like InspiredByNikki 😊
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"Pick colors, proper hues that you like and you feel make you look radiant and healthy." The "radiant and healthy" part really made something click for me. That was extremely useful (as much of the content on your channel tends to be). THANK YOU.
This is the most refreshing eye-opening video about how to find your style. I have been searching endlessly on UA-cam for something like this and this is the one with practical, specific pieces of advice, almost like a map with the roads to take in order to get to where you want to be. Thank you so much for these tips, Justine, you have truly opened my eyes. Good luck and I wish you all the best.
Finding my style has made my life so much easier. I used to buy clothes that I thought were interesting and exciting. What really changed everything was the mantra "Buy what you wear". At first, it felt so boring, but now I find it incredibly liberating.
Okay the one thing you said that helped me tremendously was find a celebrity with your body type and look at their clothes. BINGO! I am so set for life now! Thank you!
I am interested in simplifying everything in my life including wardrobe , the capsule idea being perfect for that. Your guidance is excellent and I appreciate how you talk on topic, no long preambles or asides, all with great charm and humour. I am happy to have found you to help with my mission.
My shopping style is to donate blood. Our blood bank gives a free donate-blood t-shirt when we donate. The t-shirt design changes every two or three months.
That's pretty hardcore
@@jauxro , XD.
Oh God 😂😂
If you volunteer at some events (conferences, charity, promotion), you can also get "free" T-shirt
one might say you.... bleed for fashion
Hi Justine, you are a true professional, you can easily put to words what you see. I found many of you tips helpful. Thank you for your great work!
+Inna Melnichuk thank you so much 😃
I found your channel today. I have watched several of your videos, and I have really enjoyed them. You are a delightful, sensible person. As a plus sized middle aged person battling middle age spread, I started educating myself on how to find a style that would help me to feel comfortable with myself.. On my journey over the months, I learned my body type, my color pallete, and I can just say your videos are refreshing and very much on target!
+Deb Hadden thanks and good luck on your journey! 😊
So glad I found you. I just wish someone had told me all of this in my 20's - 30 years too late but never mind!
+Tina Miller it's never too late! 😉
Relatively old video, absolutely timeless advice. Thank you so much Justine!
The keywords tip is something I've been using for years. "Elegant Rocker" is how I would describe my style, and everything I wear fits that. Lots of black and grey with touches of denim and leather, and the occasional pop of khaki or dark purple.
Sounds great!I used to dress like that too.My gay friend told me that I looked like Cher.That was in the 80's.It was fun and I'm glad I expressed myself while I was young and in shape.Now I don't know how to dress, since I'm beginning to look like a grandma.I feel like a teenager but don't want to dress crazy.
Hi Sophie K 2 yrs on. I love the way you conceptualize your style; "Elegant Rocker" that really means something! I'm a bit like that too. I learned a long time ago that for my skin tone (winter I suppose using that yard stick) saturated colour works also cool tones -- I can tell immediately which dr blue or cream/white. I like retro looks that mean something to me; as a woman I love tuxedoes, 3/4 sleeves camisole; or the Muskateers (sp); billowy white and boots etc. I can and do Breakfast at Tiffany's; repro hat sunglasses, my dress is ankle length and cost me money but it is forever wear it summer, early fall, spring etc. I love the late Tom Petty; invested in a caramel fringe jacket thrift shop never worn almost fainted; jeans, cheered up instantaneously. So go girl, Elegant Rocker!!
Finally my all-time favourite youtuber covers my fav topic! *-* Thank you for the informative and inspiring video Justine!
+shanathelittle oh huge compliment, thank you!
Haha but it's totally true! I fell in love with your fast fashion video and you've never disappointed me since then, keep up the great work
shanathelittle
Very well explained...
Crystal clear
I love it when you say “so to speak”! Just sounds so nice!
Justine is like a ONE STOP SOLUTION to every fashion problem!
I am a visual artist (although I grew up with a dressmaker mum and so fashion is an intrinsic part of me) and I use your deeply thought out tips and advice to improve my organisational skills overall. Keep them coming! :)
I've been watching your videos and found my own personal style thanks to you in the past few months. I got rid of a lot of my clothing and now I am happy and emotionaly comfortable with what I'm wearing everyday, which wasn't the case before, when I had a ton of clothing piled in my three-winged warderobe (btw thank yo for making my everyday life better).
Funny thing is, I actually did it by exact same steps as you mentioned here, which means with your influence (I mean, teaching) I didn't even need the exact guide for finding my style. This video is a great repetitorium for anyone that didn't watch the other ones. The only thing I did differently is that I didn't decide which patterns I like and weather I like paterns or not, but I made myself choose just one pattern (except for dresses that are monochrome and can be worn on their own without accesorises and with simple ballet flats, and I keep them in different closet). I choose stripes and got rid of other patterns because looking at stripes, and polka dots, and animal prints, and checkered and tribal prints at once in my closet is too much distraction at 6:30 am when I'm deciding what to wear.
Please, please, pleeease do a video showing us your colorful shoes!! I'd love to see them 😘
leather jackets are my favorite things ever! jeans, flats and leather jacket, with my ray ban aviators are my uniform 🙌🏻 oh and since i finally found out i am summer cold type and realized “ooooh so that’s why blue and blush pink fits me so well”, I am planning to buy blush pink jacket. Justine, you and Lisa Eldridge are my 2 favorite youtubers, thank you for teaching us so many great things! 😊 merci
I'd like to see your wardrobe Justine... Or perhaps let us know how you dress up and mix and match things (with explanation like you always do). Love your video 😉
Don't know if this helps, but she has a capsule wardrobe video on her channel which (I believe) takes you through some of her clothes. I could be wrong though...
“Trends are suggestions.” Love that! ❤️
I'm so glad I found your channel a while ago. Literally every single video that I've been watching has been so helpful. Thank you!
I love your ideas and suggestions about forming a capsule wardrobe. I thought I was the only one who feels wasteful if I buy too many things and then when I inevitably do that, it's not a good feeling! I know you are so much younger than I am (I just turned 63) but I find that your ways of cleaning out the unworn stuff will help me keep my space requirements in check! Since we are planning to downsize, my closet will be a lot smaller! I hope it won't be too difficult as I love clothes and buying them! Thank you for your practical and helpful pointers! I am a fan and will defnitely keep watching!
Justin can u do a video of how to style black outfits
kahini's diy and fashion corner I agree with this. Other than adding colour with a scarf I'm lost because I like my shoes to match my pants. If I wear black in similar textures I look like I'm wearing pajamas.
But black is what I have the most of it and it works for my work which is somewhat more casual than many jobs.
Kahini DIYs x
Agreed!! This would be wonderful.
It feels really good to find a creator with similar values, namely sustainability and financial responsibility. Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thank you for this video!! Would love to see your wardrobe and accessories (shoes & jewelry).
+smartlivingbyS hahaha ok ok 😉
No need for any other website but for Justine's. Solid advice from a real professional. Learn a lot from everything you post. Merci.
I am absolutely in love with your channel. Thank you for all you do!
your channel so far is a beatiful work! love the fact that you a) don't start your videos with "hey guys" but your own normal and classy way!b) speak in a very well structured way, good pace, good tone, no weird cat voices like most female youtubes do, c) font on a simple dark background, very pleasant for the eye. In total you get your message across effectively and in an elegant way! parfait keep up the good work!
Thank you Justine I've been binging on your videos and it's great to see a new one!
I've found that asking for help from sales personnel in the smaller shops has helped me expand my ideas about what styles look good on me. They know their merchandise, and they've fitted many body types. The first time I accepted help, I thought I would not like the unfamiliar style and color the sales person brought me, but her recommendation became one of my go-to outfits. Another suggestion is to find a good tailor who can adjust clothing to fit you perfectly. A good fit makes a big difference.
You've revolutionized the way I approach my own fashion. Merci!!
I met you with your "cool and warm undertone" topic because I sort of got addicted to lipsticks and I became a fan of your videos ever since! Watching your videos makes me feel I am making the most of my free time. The best!
I adore you. You are so pleasant and easy to watch and lovely to listen to. You are intelligent and joyful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge xx Melbourne, Australia
When decluttering my wardrobe 2 years ago, I inadvertently discovered my style. My uniform is jeans with a button down shirt and boots - simple yet classic. Usually block colours and an occasional printed shirt to keep it interesting. Or if I want a pop of colour I use a scarf. Knowing I’m a Summer has been incredibly valuable. Great video.
I liked how you said 'from the past' instead of 'dead' :D Very thoughtful!
I totally agree with your point of view! Getting dressed is not about being fashionable but finding a timeless style ! As I am living in Dublin' I can see so many girls who wear clothes that don't suit them ^^
I really love your personality and how you are being very humble in your wordings! This video is very clear to me, the only thing I would add is that there actually are style types, and I researched which type I am a couple of months ago. It was VERY usefull because I know now why very girly cloths don't match me, why small prints do not match me and so on. I prefer geometrically looking styles, clear colors, medium big prints. Geometrical prints or biggish flower prints. Of course I was not one clear style type, but a mix. But my biggest preference is a Hero type. I get very excited when I can find the clothes of that type. This style matches my character very well, and makes me feel very powerfull.
I will add the names for infirmation and further research. First, the style theory was developed by professor Belle Northrup, and it has been developed further by different people, like David Kibbe. I used the model developed regarding to Kibbe's types.
You are the best person on You Tube by far. I never miss your updates. So friendly, beautiful and informative and a balanced, excellent educator. Still can't work out if I'm warm or cool though. I never follow trends, just clothes I love and 'hopefully' suit
I adore your personality and your advıces
I would love to see a video about styling tips. I mean really basic stuff! Tips like how to roll sleeves, tuck in shirts, wear your pants cuffed, etc. Especially being plus size I find it hard to figure out how to style clothes. Whenever I try to look this up, I never find anything useful. Would love tips for workwear too. Thank you for making such informative videos!
J'ai récemment découvert ta chaîne et j'adore tout! Ta personnalité, les thèmes que tu abordés, t'es explications... et en plus tu es super élégante! Merci pour cette super vidéo!
There are so many fashion youtubers but few give such useful advice as you do Justine. You are a diamond.
Im addicted to the way you say your intro...
The mistakes I made in the past was buying one item at a time and then got it home and found I had nothing to go with it. These are excellent ideas. Enjoy your videos so much. I always try to buy an whole outfit when I shop. Pants and tops that go well together and go with with other pieces in my very limited wardrobe. Thank you.
+Star Brown thank you!
Good tips,especially about the " uniform" and hues, thanks.
laughing a long with you, must be the reason i am addicted watching your videos. thanks, lady.
You are unique. I like your natural beauty.
+Aidana Khankeldieva thank you 😅💙
I love organizing and making plans and boards, but never thought of doing like a mood board for my style! I love these specific points since I´ve been thinking a lot about quality over quantity and minimalism. Love everything you have, give it a great use and don´t sucumb to the need of shopping for the sake of it.
I can tell a lot of planning and heart go into each video. Everything is practical, thoughtful, and relevant. I'm learning so much from you!
Justine! Your friends are lucky to have you around..you have so much practical, easy to understand fashion info to share! Stay beautiful my dear!
Show us your shoes! :) Great video!
Tamara Omcikus Yes, Justine, please do!
Yea, do you go for something out-of-this-world crazy or you just ditch demure shoe colours?
yes!! and some outfits you'd put together and some you definitely wouldn't~ i have the most trouble pairing clothes together, and also which shoes and accessories to put together
Tamara Omcikus thinking the same! now I am sooo curious!
Selina Kerbane she made a video :)
I shop thrift stores (some great ones in my area) and have found amazing scores. My basic is black because I don't have great ability to perceive colors and subtle hues - I've bought some real clinkers that didn't match anything. Black always pretty much matches. Cut is classic but loose or stretchy. I refuse to wear uncomfortable clothes. (I wear my clothes; the clothes don't wear me.) Shoes are flat, black and comfortable. BUT - I am wild about scarves, have drawers and closet racks filled with them. I figure that takes the sting out of my basic black look, and gives me tons of colorful alternatives. Makes it easy to pack light, too. Love your videos, Justine! I'm almost 71 and have learned a lot. Wish you'd been around when I was a teenager!
Can you give us a peak into your closet, and show some outfits that you like to wear? Thanks for the great videos!
Ah! I knew I was 'on to something' I discovered on my own long time ago, find a celebrity, or well-known person who has YOUR body type, or you most resemble in body, face, structure, silhouette - you must copy their clothing style. Hair style also, or similar. They will have & use people that style them perfectly for THEIR body/face type- it will work best for you! Ms Lecomte 1st time I ever heard someone using my "trick' it is a wonderful, perfect idea. We (my siblings) also have our "uniform" we wear and refer to it as such. I just adore your channel, you are the perfect spokes person for style.
Great video, Justine. More often than not, you make me realise that I'm on the right track when it comes to dressing myself properly. I grew up in a lower middle-class family and I never had enough money to dress myself as well as I would have liked, but now that I have money of my own, I've been trying to step up my game quite a bit, and you've helped me a lot on my style journey.
So thankful I found you in 2022. Just moved from a 2-season country to a 4-season one and I am struggling shopping for clothes.
I am nuetral olive under tone, all the advice I've seen given for color's always skips this undertone, it would be great to see videos on nuetral tone styling
This is hands down the best advice on how to find your style!
So glad I found your video and I addicted to watch almost everyday. Love the contents you prepared and love your cuteness when presenting ❤️
+Stephanie Kam then you might run out of videos soon... 😅
Stephanie Kam
in three words i would say my style is feminine, free-spirited and vintage. I could not choose a color palette that matches overall since i love to thrift shop and I fall in love with so many different pieces. I have found though that having well fitting basics are great to combine with bolder pieces. The perfect clothes to me look put together and flatter my body type while being really comfortable and have material that breathes and ages well. Not easy to find always but I keep learning what works best for me. still forever playing dress up with my wardrobe and trying new things.
I just found your channel and I'm obsessed. You are so refreshing :) Thank you for your videos!
I'm glad I found your channel. Great tips.
Growing up I always had a very alternative, emo/goth style, one day I just woke up and realized that this style does not fit who I am anymore. I tried for a long time to get away from that style, but every time I went shopping and got new clothes, I would discover that they dont work with me and I would feel uncomfortable and not understand why I would hate the new clothes. I tried to follow trends to be stylish, but they never worked for me and my body. I tried to gain inspiration from others, but never realized that an outfit looked great on them because of their body type and skin undertone, and that it looked awful on me for the exact same reason.I ended up continulously going back to that alternative style even tho I had started to hate it, I just couldnt get rid of that style and find a style that looked good on me.I also have an apple/ petite body type so finding clothes that actually fit me properly is a nightmare. I had no idea where to start when creating a new look that tells who I am. Your videos are helping me a great deal, i have finally started creating a new wardrobe and planning it out properly ahead of time so that I dont buy clothes that dont suite or fit me properly. Thank you for your wonderful videos! Now when i go to the shop I think of your videos and keep your words in mind when I want to buy something.Im finally successful in creating a wardrobe that I love looking at. Keep up the amazing videos❤ love from South Africa
Justine I have struggled with finding my style for so long and also researched so much I got bored of the topic and gave up haha. But this is by FAR the best way someone could have explained it to me. You are the best!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Could you do a tour of your shoe closet please? I'd love to see them!
Loved this video! When I ask myself what are the 3 most important things when it comes to my style, the 3 words that come to mind are: comfortable, flattering and affordable. I like to mix and match classic basics with 1-2 more fun and 'trendy' pieces which could be a garment or an accessory that is currently on trend (like an off shoulder top, which is currently on trend where I live, with basic dark wash blue jeans, or a simple black tee shirt with a more colourful maxi skirt, coordinating statement necklace and sandals). Knowing what fits you and suits your lifestyle and personality gives you confidence, and how you wear something is almost as important as what you wear, in my opinion! :)
I truly love your videos! I'm glad UA-cam recommended me to you!! Thank you for the very practical advice. :) More power to you!
I am amazed ... I'm not a fan of you tubers and fashion bloggers who are addicted only with the trend of the moment ... in fact that's not style , that's not elegance .. on your channel instead I find A LOT of useful tips and classy ideas . Thank you from Italy !
Quoting Coco Chanel? I wish there were a way to subscribe twice! Outstanding and practical advice. Thank you!
+Idea Baker thanks 😉😃
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You are a breath of fresh air. So good to find someone in fashion who is authentic. Keep on keeping on!
+Kahla Gerard thank you!
I'm late to this party, but I have to comment. The clothing I have and love are all very different such as bold colorful skirts or solid color, uniquely shaped tops that I pair with simple nice pants (because they never go with those colorful skirts). Without planning, my wardrobe has become three separate and distinct color pallets: fall browns/forest greens, oranges/reds/warm yellow, aquamarine/black. I think my style is elegant, mostly solid colors, and unusual shapes. I like a slim look, and I like drapery. (And slim drapey is the hardest thing for me to pull off.) I can walk through an entire mall and nothing in any of the stores fits my style. (Which is frustrating.)
Justine you are thee most relevant in your area of expertise. I really enjoy the time spent watching and listening to the advice you share. Your gift is the intimacy of being natural. You are a You Tube treasure.
👉👉👉Pinterest Tip‼️‼️ I've found it VERY useful to use 2 separate Pinterest categories or pin boards, for saving style pics I like. I use one for things I'd wear now; ones my body would agree to. 😉 I have a separate one for, "If I could, I would" styles that I'd like if I lost some weight...We are all looking ahead with hope for whatever...once I can get my boobs done, when I drop 15 pounds, if I can get my abs tighter, etc. One pin board is hopeful and the other is most useful right now. 😊 Hoping that helps more people than just me. Have a blessed day! ✌️🌻🦋
+SallieFretMet good idea, thanks for sharing 😘
I have two Pinterest boards: one is my dream wardrobe, pieces I would buy if I had a money tree and tons of glamorous events to attend! 😂 The other one is more practical, things that I can afford and wear.
I feel extremely overwhelmed, this is insane! So much to think about!
though ur videos r not so flashy, they're really informative .....ur like a living fashion encyclopedia
I let sales section and fast fashion guide me in my 20s because financial situation and not knowing what I want to be. Thanks to my mom, a lot of reading (non fashion related) and minimalism, in my early 30s, I finally discovered who I am and whom I want to be, and my true style is gradually surfacing...now dressing myself is an easy task, with mostly basics and classics with some personal touch... I don't follow trends anymore, only from time to time seek ideas to reinvent my existing clothing.
I just adore this girl!
In flipping through several UA-cam fashion sites I came upon your channel. You are teaching me so much. I am so very glad that I have found you. And thanks for the info on fibers. I thoroughly enjoyed that. Keep up the good work.
i think it also cones with age :)
when i was younger, in my teens up to around 22, I'd buy so many clothes and then couldn't find anything to wear because they were all over the place in terms of style. and that's what i saw around me, that people dressed in random styles, one day camo and boots, the other day librarianesque. nothing wrong with that but i needed to get comfortable wearing very similar things on a daily basis since i didn't have a real life example. But now 4 years later, if I'm not at the office you'll probably catch me in a variation of striped tshirt and dark blue jeans. i have 4 striped tshirts that are very similar and it's just my personal uniform. and i love navy more than anything. makes it so easy getting dressed.
I've had the opposite experience. It my teens through mid twenties, I had a very developed personal style. Now my clothing is all over the place.
Imola Szilágyi good advice
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Wow..I have never heard forming personal style summed up so succinctly. Thanks.
Very instructive, always. Merci beaucoup mademoiselle!!!!
I have struggled years with my style. But fortunately I have found a one person, who has proceeded her own colortype system and as well for body types. I am from Russia, she is as well. So after deep learning for her recommendations I don’t have any problems with shopping and getting ready for a day 😊
Your videos are genuinely helpful. I really appreciate the time and thought you’ve clearly put in to all of them. 😊💙