HOW TO FIND YOUR PERSONAL STYLE (3-STEP METHOD)
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I'm 32, I don’t own a car, and I live in a cold, windy, rainy city in Northern England. It's taken me this long to realise that all my clothes need to work with the boots i own that keep me warm and dry and able to walk long distances every day.
I totally get it. You mention a huge weather aspect that influences your wardrobe. It makes me realize that living in Florida -sandals is the footwear for us almost all year round. This is a reality that I have to consider....🤭
As an engineer, fashion seemed so much out of my comfort zone. Within the last year, a dear friend took me under her wing and basically outlined your thoughts in this video. I called her one night actually crying bc I loved my closet overhaul SO much and no longer panicked while getting dressed.
As much as clothing is a creative outlet, it can be systematic too… but it took someone telling me, showing me, and shopping with me to figure it out. I love this video!
I’m an engineer as well, and I feel you. I recently started figuring out how to dress. I called it “engineering an image”, and I applied an engineering approach: research, diagrams and charts, developing a systematic approach. Life changing.
The idea that creativity doesn’t walk with theory is one of the biggest disservices done to the public; people were so eager to paint the “eccentric tortured artist” that they alienated most people that don’t feel “creative” enough. Math and physics is a common denominator on styling, the biggest artists humanity ever produced can have all their best work broke down into trigonometry and so goes on.
Is like the twin of the “I have to be super into physics, math and chemistry to join STEM” mentality.
I was in the same boat. I'd cornered myself into a "uniform" for work and jeans and t-shirts for everything else. I didn't think I had any interest in how I look, but I realize I have developed go-to's for material and colours and styles over the years. Instead of just randomly finding something at a thrift store that sparks my interest, now I have a "spec" to help decide whether to spend the money on it (and find room in my wardrobe).
Thanks!
feel you 💚💜
What an awesome friend!
My English is poor and I use Google to translate this comment: My mind has been blown by this video. You did not sell me a course, or makeup, or clothes, nor did you talk to me about my body shape or the color palette that flatter me the most. I have known for years that my body is type H, that I am warm and soft and dark, I have tons of Pinterest boards, but never EVER BEFORE THIS VIDEO, have I been able to understand how to land all that information, how to make sense of it, how to distinguish between "I like it" and "it's not for me for X reason". I am very, very grateful to you for your clarity and simplicity. From here on out count me among your fans!!!!
Your Google Translate works better than mine.
hannah, pro-tip: almost everything "dry clean only" can be washed with gentle detergent on the delicates cycle in cold water and then air-dryed. doesnt apply to leather, but i've washed wool, silk, vintager polyester/rayon/spandex blends this way and had no slip ups!!! stains may need to removed via dry cleaning, though i've only had this happen with 2 synthetic blend garments
I washed leather in the washing machine, it came out ok.
Hand washing is also very effective for most "dry clean only" clothes, just a small amount of detergent with cold/lukewarm water swished around and rinsed in the sink, then air dried.
True, I’ve often bought things second hand then realised once I got home that the label said dry clean only. I took the risk of washing them on delicate, and they always came out fine. Even a structured vintage wool princess coat that had a smell the dry cleaner’s failed to get out came out perfect from the washing machine, believe it or not 😆
I like to just hang my merino wool clothes outside at night. No need to wash them if they aren't dirty or have stains etc 🤷♀️ however I'm pretty careful with my blazers... Do you have any experience with those? I'm a lawyer and need em like every single day so I don't want to ruin them, but bringing them to the dry cleaner is sooo expensive
@@mercury2533 you can try hanging outside, especially if it’s cold because freezing temps kill bacteria and therefore many smells. You can also look into spraying them with a mixture of white vinegar and water. Vinegar also kills bacteria. Once it dries the vinegar smell goes away. I think the dry cleaners is mainly useful for stains
Thinking about my 18- or 21- or even 25-year-old self and how radically different my practical constraints would have been then! So I would also add 4) accept your evolution as it comes.
I couldn’t agree more! Personal style ≠ permanent style. As dynamic beings, our needs and desires change over time, and that applies to every facet of life.
So true! It was only post-menopause that I had to add - nothing covering my neck or too high on the chest! Hot flashes are real, and in my case never really stopped. But the silver lining was I learned that T or scoop necks are much more becoming on me.
Thank you for saying this #4! I’ve struggled with feeling “authentic” if I pivoted towards style elements that were different than my past style (and what others associated me with). I’ve even felt boring and guilty for this evolution. I’m trying to embrace who i am becoming and be ok with change.
@@bellebb8673 - don’t worry, they stop after about ten years - I had a surgical menopause when I was very young and have come out the other side and now I can sit down to eat, or get into bed, without burning all over!
@@billiebluesheepie2907 That's not necessarily true... some of my elderly patients have told me that they had hotflashes into their 90's. Eek!
Thrift shopping for clothes has been extremely liberating for me. The breadth of choice delights my inner child and generally lower price quiets the perfectionist. Love this Hannah ❤️
Thrifting is the bread and butter of my personal style for all the reasons you’ve said. The only downside is I do struggle with clothes that are slightly ill fitted, loose buttons, pulling threads, holes and fading, stains, etc :( sometimes I feel it’s so hard to take care of my clothes for longevity since they’re already vintage when I’ve purchased them, even if they appear to be in good condition they have already lived many years. I stick to natural fibers for quality and seek solid construction, but those factors are not a magic bullet against the sands of time :( I still look slightly ragged on the regular. I need a masterclass in garment preservation and repair
I agree - I totally _love_ going thrift shopping! Someone else's previously loved piece becomes my inspiration. :)
@@Justaregularoldplumbus😂😢
I love to thrift shop because I can buy things I’d never buy at retail prices: risky, experimental, quirky even. One unexpected item can make a very cool outfit!
@@drummerlovesbookworm9738 All the best parts about thrift shopping... you said it!! :)
The thing about lifestyle constraints is so real and so frustrating.
My aesthetic preferences are for swishy skirts and flouncy sleeves, both of which are totally incompatible with my job. So I have a small, curated wardrobe-within-a-wardrobe of things that bring me joy to wear on weekends and special occasions, and then the bulk of my wardrobe is "things I like okay and I can still wear in the lab".
“things I like okay and can still wear” is probably the mantra of working adults lol
Are you me? "Does this fit under a labcoat" is also the first thing I consider when buying tops. I like oversized sweaters but I just have a couple of them since I can only wearing when I'm chilling at home.
Me too. I work on film sets, but really love to dress romantically in my free time. I am constantly getting “wow you look good/different” when I see co workers outside of work 😅
as a nurse i feel this. between scrubs and lounging in comfy clothes when i’m not working i feel like i have no clothing i feel myself in
As a former chemist, I found a lot of my wardrobe choices were weirdly centered on whether the material was flammable (100% wool and 100% cashmere are naturally flame retardant), whether it would ash in a fire (cotton and linen fall off the body when burning), or would melt to my skin (anything synthetic, and natural-synthetic blends). My shoe choices centered around Blundstones because chemicals will pour over the foot and the cuff is protectively high, the spill will not soak in or get in via a tongue gap. And my jewelry was non-existent so I didn't get electrocuted. Lab fashion: Blundstones, not-ripped cotton jeans, wool shirt.
I have gone on a personal style kick this winter and spring watching tons of UA-camrs try to help me find my personal style. And I say this with all sincerity, but this is hands down the most practical and useful three-step method I have come across. At 63 I know it's not too late to pivot and I'm going to use these three steps to do so. Thank you!
Excited for you! I hope you have fun with it
Right there with you at 65 sister!
This is probably one of the most helpful fashion videos I've ever seen - I experience anxiety sweats and have never seen a "build your personal style" video that addressed how body chemistry and temperature regulation should be taken into account. The Personal Constraints section is so helpful, thanks so much!
“Anxiety sweats” are so real, omg! I usually don’t sweat, unless it’s like July or August here, although I do sweat when I’m running late somewhere or literally running or when I’m brainstorming about something idk… It was really thoughtful of her to take a systematic approach to finding a personal style especially the personal constraints bit 🩷
I used to have anxiety sweat too, but then I started wearing Secret antiperspirant. The fragrance free kind that’s prescription strength. That did the charm!
As a busty plus size woman I can not express how key your comment in part 2 about having inspiration that matches your constraints is! This finally hit me with my wedding dress-- all of the inspiration images were beautiful but entirely impractical for me. I will never look like the size 2 model, and looking at what inspired me in those images wasn't the same as it was for plus size bodies.
So after, I started changing all my pinterest and Instagram boards to plus size only. Not only has it helped my body image in general, but it has helped me not lust after things that will just never be practical for me in my style. :)
Thanks as always for the awesome video.
This is what I noticed about my pinterest board, but in regards to age. My page was filled with younger people wearing youthful clothing. I'm middle aged now, so I've started trying to switch over to adding older women my age dressed beautifully that speaks to my vibe and it helps so much more in my purchasing experience and how I put my outfits together.
Love these tips!
My personal guidelines:
Must be washable
Must have pockets
No crew necks
Yes to v necks and turtlenecks
Nothing itchy
No patterns unless it just grabs me (I have two beautiful floral skirts)
No fussy sleeves if I want to wear a cardigan (I love cardigans)
Yes to softness
Stick to my colors
These have really helped me build a wardrobe I love and use. Everything I’ve culled recently didn’t meet one or two points. Watching what you declutter is a great way to learn what you do and don’t like.
Okay, seriously. I don't know if it was Joe that edited this video or if you edited it yourself, but either way, one of you needs to pat yourself on the back for using the be-sweatered bald cat as the illustration for temperature sensitivity. I had to literally pause the video to stop laughing before I could go on.
You win the internet today.
This comment! 💯🤣
THANK YOU it was me, I will gladly take all the credit since Joe usually does the good stuff :)
The practical constraints are SO useful and made me realize this is why shopping has become easier for me over the years. I used to get overwhelmed by nearly everything hypothetically looking cute on someone and would buy things that were so uncomfortable. Now my practical constraints are:
1. NO tight waisted pants (except the ones I already have). I won’t wear them. They hurt. They are for standing only.
2. No synthetic fabrics. Makes my sweat smell weird.
3. No shirts with deep shoulder cuts or strapless. As a bigger chested person I need to wear a bra or it hurts and I hate all the straps showing.
4. No itchy fabrics, or fabrics that are too warm.
5. A lot of colors are an immediate no because I don’t like them.
6. No fast fashion except for some basics from Target. I bought a lot of SheIn in college and it was all crap quality and obviously didn’t last. Yet the vintage clothes I got in college (10yr ago) I still wear. Plus the way they treat their employees + the environmental impact is horrific :( thrifting can be just as cheap and yes it takes more patience but if you have the time and means to, go try to thrift something unique instead of supporting SheIn, Aliexpress, etc!
I don’t know your channel enough to state that your content is neurodivergent friendly, but I absolutely LOVE and appreciate how meticulous and specific you are about what functionally works for you, and being unapologetic about it!!! 😭😭😭 being on the spectrum, I have soooo many pet peeves about clothes and could never rant about them without looking like I’m crazy or obsessed with being in control of certain things, when In reality it’s just that certain sensations and body needs would literally bring me to meltdowns because my body is feeling attacked sensory wise. Imagine that with clothes, on top of the sensory overload that comes with being in public and with people who don’t get it 😩😩😩 I hate tags on my clothes because they itch, I have terrible temp. regulation, so I’m freezing one moment and then heating up the next moment , so I always have a sweater with me, no matter the season (sitting in the shade in summer gets me cold, but ppl don’t want to sit in the sun, et etc). I’m also very anxious and so when I’m stressing out my body temp goes up, so sometimes I find myself changing 6 times when I’m at home because of that 😭😭 I love high waisted jeans in social settings but hate the feeling of tight things on my tummy when I’m relaxed or trying to focus. Anyways thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on things like fabric material, care instructions and longevity visualization ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ oh and I SWEAT ALL THE TIME in public !!! Thank you for being vulnerable about that!! I was considering getting Botox in my armpits to help with that! I’ll look into the right clothing material first 😂😂😂😂 youre literally saving my life 🥹🥹🥹
I think a lot of people would agree with you! we all have our pet peeves and hurray for awareness and taking them into account. I can't have anything that ties behind my neck (or anything too high on my neck in front, for that matter - but LOLOL I can wear a turtleneck as long as it isn't too tight!), itches at all, has tags poking, etc. and this awareness is key in having a wardrobe we love, if we face our own preferences honestly! good luck!
Hi I’m autistic and get anxiety sweat, but that stopped after I started wearing prescription-strength Secret antiperspirant. I have to get the fragrance free kind because I’m so sensitive to smells too. Take care! ❤
@@pokelover02 OMG THAT IS A THING?? thank you for sharing!
I’m neurodivergent as well and the sensory issues with clothing are so real. I can’t wear bras, anything that itches, tight waistbands, etc or I’ll have a meltdown. The sweats and temperature regulation are also a big issue for me, I need layers and fabrics that not only don’t show sweat but it doesn’t feel awful when I sweat.
I’ve never related to a comment more in my life.
This was very interesting. I am someone who thought they knew their personal style. Who built a whole wardrobe that fit with it and was cohesive and made getting ready really easy because everything just worked.
And then my life changed drastically (for the better) and now I’m trying to rebuild essentially my entire self. I got out of a controlling, abusive relationship where I essentially was not permitted to make choices. So I stopped trusting myself to make them. Even about things that are as deeply personal as my own style and wardrobe.
I also picked up hobbies that I absolutely adore that I was physically incapable of doing a year or two ago.
And now I’m a bit at sea with all of it. I’m experimenting a bit because you have to start somewhere and I’m essentially rebuilding my entire sense of self from the ground up, which includes my personal style in a big way. It’s... overwhelming but not necessarily bad.
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I can relate, I've gone through this same thing myself. At first, I was overwhelmed. But, it turned out to be extremely liberating and,, healing. I really do believe that it helped in the healing process. So, in other words, you just keep doing you. You will feel better, with time. "Time heals all wounds", and I've found this to be true. Have a blessed day!
Okay but I don't care about my pit and sweat stains anymore- Held me back too much in what I wore. People just sweat that's all.
Bravo 👏 👏 I feel the same with big belly & my hip dip on top of my pear petit 150cm body!!! I just wear what I want & contour it as I feel 😉
Acceptance is key! I don't care about pit stains or panty lines anymore 😂 I will say, I've found that deodorant (rather than antiperspirant) stains way less. Updating because i commented before watching: deodorant won't stop the color change since it's not an antiperspirant. I'm referring to actual long term stains.
Agreed, I'm sure I have barely ever noticed people sweating though their clothes and I live in south Florida, where it's very sweaty.
@@erospsyche4083 so I just sweat all the time anyway but also live in a very humid climate as well- I'm gonna look swamp rat no matter what haha might as well do it wearing clothes I like! :)
Do you mean sweat that soaks your clothes...or actual sweat stains? I don't mind sweating in my clothes, I mean how else are we supposed to live. But I'm not thrilled about yellow stains on my underarms 😖.
“Hoping to buy my way to a personal style”. This is soooooooo me. Especially since my body has changed pretty drastically over time so I have struggled to find that balance.
Girl!!! This is why I watch you. You just get it. You’re so practical. I moved to Alaska last year and it rocked fashion sense and abilities. Building from the shoes up is SO accurate.
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As a 5'9" person who has zero tolerance anymore for uncomfortable shoes, who cannot wear wool or cashmere, who sweats, and who is such a klutz that white clothing is immediately in peril once it enters my home, THANK YOU for sharing what you've learned about building personal style that actually feels authentic AND works for an individual's lifestyle! Many of these tips are not intuitive and I've fallen prey to pitfalls such as buying into a style one piece at a time. It doesn't end up feeling coherent or relevant. Rock on.
my prolem with my personal style is that sometimes I want to frolick around in lacey tops and flowy skirts and then a week later I only want to wear black and spead viking vibes so building a foundation upon which I can add accessories that change the vibe is my mission now
i had a long journey to coming to terms with being a sweaty person and for me, the solution was giving up synthetic fabrics. i had some health issues as a teen/young adult and when they were resolved but the sweating was not, i figured out that i'm not bothered by being visibly sweaty, only by being publicly smelly. which was great because that's so much easier to avoid!
me as well! i was wearing only black or dark navy tops to hide my sweaty armpits because i was self conscious about it, but now i've realized who cares if my armpits look moist lol. i try to just wear natural or natural adjacent type fibers now
Please do more of these vids!!! ❤❤❤
I've been going through something similar and I feel the same way
i'm a pretty sweaty person, but if im in natural fibers i just smell like chicken soup(why?????) whereas if im in even a blend with synthetics my nose will escape my face in horror from the smell. the amount of clothes im getting rid of for that alone is WILD, wish i had this video as a college kid!
yep. Linen Silk Rayon-Modal-Bamboo-Viscose and cotton. Sometimes wool. No poly. None.
Yes! Every time you mention just being sensitive to aesthetics and design, I resonate. It’s like “oh yeah! I don’t have to own, but, be all those looks to enjoy, appreciate and feel lit up by their inherent beauty!”
Though I have recently been bemoaning the fact that we only get to have one haircut at a time. 😢
Wigs!
@@DeniseSyrett My exact reaction
Agreed but i would then personally ask who do you recommend on who does good wig reviews for inexpensive nice looking wigs and where to buy.
Also how to wash, set, and style various types of wigs (like synthetic vs human hair) as well as styling bangs/face framing pieces or how to cut bangs myself if I wanted to.
And who gives good/easy tutorials on how to put on a wig if, for example, I don't want to have to glue it down and just want an easy-on-and-off, switch-it-out wig-wearing experience.
It took me so long to discover the wonders of combining a wig cap/hairnet thing with velvet wig bands (like the Milano WiGrip, available on Amazon) --that are compatible with lace front and non-lace front wigs.
Now it takes under 2 minutes to put it all on whereas before it took at least 10-15 minutes braiding my long hair first and then pinning it down flat so it wouldn't make that weird wig bump on the back of my head.
Stuff I learned through trial and error and I think more people are interested in it and there's maybe not enough easy to find info about it
I'm the same. I have to get away from wanting to own as many beautiful things as possible though. Admiring some from afar should be enough..
These are three things I would add to your list:
Get a color consultation to learn your ‘season.’ I am a total believer in this system. It fell out of favor for awhile because people wanted to hear “you can wear any color you like” which is only true if you can totally alter your makeup and hair color for each outfit and control the lighting around you. 😂 Your skin tone is the determining factor. Clerks will always say something looks good. They will sell you the wrong shade of makeup. The store lighting is deceiving. You have to have a good handle on your personal color palette and be pretty ruthless about passing that item you like but simply isn’t your color.
If you color your hair, you want it to also flatter your skin tone. Besides looking your best in the right colors, all your clothes will mix and match giving you a lot more mileage
Spend some time and energy on foundation garments. They are called ‘foundations’ for a reason. Get a professional bra fitting. They are free in most lingerie departments, shops, and even at Victoria’s Secret. It will make all the difference in how your clothes fit and hang. Buy quality and then take good care of it.
Think way ahead. This change has meant a lot to me. The first way I look ahead is to watch the Pantone colors of the year and each season. When I learned that all the manufacturing industries use this, I figured out that the clothing, accessories, designers, even home goods and cars would be selling those colors in about a year. I live on the West Coast. We are another year behind that! A color sweeps in from Europe and slowly rolls West. But the point is, if a color that looks great on me is coming, I start saving for ‘big ticket items’ like coats and boots, etc. A year or two after THAT you’ll see those colors in thrift stores! So if you’re a thrifter, you can be looking!
I also learned to buy and save outfits for special occasions. Like weddings, funerals, parties, work events, etc. I do a lot of shopping at the end of seasons and holidays for the next year, too.This is because if I unexpectedly have to go to a funeral, I don’t want to be out desperately trying to find something to wear. We all know you never find that perfect thing when you’re desperate and looking. You find it when you aren’t looking.
My husband will often ask me to attend a gig that’s a cocktail event where he is playing. What a great feeling if I have a cocktail dress in my closet. Sometimes I’m asked to attend or speak someplace on short notice. I don’t usually wear suits, but there is always one in my closet. One of my kids might ask us to attend a game they got tickets for. Perfect sporting event outfit….got it. Everyone’s lifestyle is different but usually has potential situations. I learned not to be caught unprepared. I hate shopping when I’m rushed.
Those are my three additions to the personal style list!
Very thorough!
I think the color thing really only matters if it “suiting your complexion” is important to you. I think everyone is going to have different constraints. So this may be super important for some and not others. And a color consultation is a hefty expense if you choose the color of your clothing for reasons like “this pattern makes me happy” or “this color is my favorite to look at”.
@@shannarchy The thing is though, what you like to look at and what you feel good in are 2 different matters sometimes. I love warm fall colours. Oranges, reds, browns, olive tones, copper metallics, they're my favourite thing to look at and surround myself with. But my complexion has a cold and ashy undertone. So these colours give me... A pile of rotten leaves... On a good day 😂 I look my best in greys, blues, bluegreens, purples. Looking at garments in these colours doesn't give me much on their own. But when I compare myself in an orange and a blue dress, well, I can't deny I look miles better in the latter!
@@shannarchy Although I agree a full on colour analysis process seems both too expensive and too... Constraining for my tastes. It's just another way of attaching a price tag to something that most of us, for everyday life, can just DIY or go totally without :)
I think you can wear any colour you want. There are so many shades, tints, and tones out there, and warm, neutral, and cool shades of every single colour
Why did this video make me emotional??? 😂 I think I just can't believe how *personal* personal style is, and how actually important it is to show up for yourself in these ways. This is such an honest roadmap, and something about the simplicity of it just removes all the shame and self judgment of having done it wrong in the past. ❤❤❤ love you
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Wholeheartedly agree ❤❤
love u too Kackie 💗
Step #4: I would add that, if you can, consider the pathway a piece of clothing took on its way into your hands. Fast fashion is truly doing extraordinary harm to the planet. As I get older it becomes more central to my personal style to do my best to avoid contributing to that harm. I understand that it isn’t easy or even possible to avoid participating in fast fashion, and I’m definitely not saying this to be a scold. I’m saying this as a reminder to *myself* to strive to keep my aesthetic practices as consistent as possible with my moral values, while knowing that this will always be a ‘work in progress’!
Side note: In my personal case, part of my challenge is being a fat person, and fast fashion can sometimes be the only accessible clothing for me. Thrift stores are often painfully demoralizing to shop in when you’re fat. I’m sure there are many other pressures and challenges that make fast fashion a necessity in other people’s lives.
Thanks, as always, for another lovely video! 😽
Same here! US size 22/24, vegan, and trying to "buy for life" 😅 plus clothes weren't being manufactured for our bodies much at all until the current like.. decade, AND brands focus intensely on producing safe, mass marketable, basic pieces, AND fast fashion practices mean the few things we do get fall apart quickly, means good luck at the thrift stores. 😮💨
Yes being plus size and trying to thrift shop your whole wardrobe is so hard. I finally found a thrift store that has a *small* plus section and I just make sure I check like once a week so when a good thing that is my style does come along I will actually see it.
There’s a lot of flop days but I’ve also found some great stuff. I’ve learned to shop with friends around my size too cause they tend to know some good places to shop, and we all just share anything good we find.
@@tinabeanajustabean Just a fun fact: I recently learned that actually, a lot of plus clothing was made in the past, it just wasn't donated as much as smaller pieces because, at times when women handmade, refashioned and repurposed much of their own clothing and their families' clothing, they would always keep things big enough to turn into something else and donate something that couldn't be reworked. So plus sized people did exist and so did their clothes, they just kept things for longer and I guess were more environmentally sustainable. Doesn't make thrifting any easier for plus-sized people, but it kinda makes me sad when I see us being erased from fashion history because of things like this, as though we're a modern anomaly instead of just having been here all the time
@@T_Cup people have always been overweight and in some times, it was seen as a descriptor of wealth. Earlier days saw people with fewer resources, less likely to be overweight. Beauty standards are often based on exclusivity, wealth, and freedom of time.
This would be another example of a personal constraint, imo. Side note, I would say fast fashion is not the problem but a symptom. Learning to mend, repurpose and resize clothing, I think could go a long way to making all clothing less disposable, which I think might have a farther reaching impact.
About four years ago, before turning 59, I permanently) lost three sizes, my weight is still gradually decreasing (weight management in the 60s is easier than in the 50s)! Needing a new wardrobe anyway, I took the opportunity to completely change my wardrobe style. (Clothes can’t be sized down more than one size without being completely taken apart, recut, and re-sewn). Having previously tried to force myself into the local Boho style, I just thought back to which style I had loved best during my lifetime so far, and it is classic, pushing both the preppy and elegant ends of this spectrum. I also discovered that I was allergic to the common synthetic fibers, probably all of them, which explained the sheer misery I felt in them since my late 30s. (These allergies develop with repeated exposure, so young women might not have symptoms yet, other than sweating). So, my new wardrobe is 100% natural-fiber or high-quality manmade cellulosic fiber (lyocell, rayon). I’m even unable to tolerate blends with small percentages of synthetic fibers, even elastane (on my torso). I started buying fewer, but much better items, especially in silk, which I adore. Now I have the best wardrobe I have ever had in my life, I’m just thrilled with it. My advice is decide on your new style and quality parameters, and choose a fairly tight color palette that suits you well, and build up a new wardrobe slowly, filling basic needs, but also adding special, exciting, items. I no longer look at fast-fashion brands, only the top tier of high-street brands. Even the natural fibers at, say, H&M, are super low-quality and don’t perform well. Quality is super-important in the rayon/viscose family, but Tencel lyocell is reliably good, the manufacturer has good quality control. Some newer, also eco-friendly rayons are good, too, like Ecovero.
Do you have any recommendations on high quality fiber brands?
Thank you for giving me hope about the possibility of losing weight in the future! I was always slim, without effort, until my 50s, and now I am overweight with seemingly no control over it, unless I want to stop eating entirely...
So good! I would be interested to see you loosely replicate some outfits from your Pinterest inspiration board, à la Alyssa Beltempo. I often find I get stuck dwelling on the fact that I don’t have *that exact* top or dress, when I probably could recreate an inspiring outfit with what I have in my closet based on the elements of style.
I love this idea!
Yes! I remember a video she did with summer fashion trends from her closet! “Coastal Grandma” has stuck in my head ever since! That’s literally me! 😂
the first step is SO IMPORTANT - so often I see clothes on other slim taller people and they are so lovely, but I'm petite and those proportions never will work for me. I just have to work around that and that's okay - as long as I think about it first, not get annoyed I'm not tall like it's anyone's fault.
The amount of money I’ve spent on clothes I never worn…! 😱 More fashion content please Hannah! 🙏🏻
For those of who are over a certain age (I'm 52), our Pintrest board was our bedroom wall! We grew up in a time--especially in the 80s and 90s--where shopping and just buying a bunch of stuff and hoping it would stick was the norm. There was one predominant style (crazy colors and big hair a la new wave in the '80s and then '90s minimalism/waif) that predominated. "Alternatives" existed in the fashions of punk and grunge, which were mostly the same clothes but a) in black, and b) "messed up" with cutting, safety pins, ripping, wearing them oversized, etc. Also--if you were not a "normal" size, the only choices were shapeless, boxy things or sewing everything yourself. In the end, only celebrities and affluent folks had the ability to develop a personal style, because they had choices unavailable to the rest of us who would look to Vogue magazine for style but couldn't afford anything we saw. The Internet changed that because our now almost unlimited choices of size and style has allowed us all to be choosier AND develop a true personal style.
I'm 27, and finally comfortable in my body to experiment more with fashion. Our personal styles are so different, but I take away so many valuable lessons. I hope your fashion content is thriving as much as your makeup content, because I am eating it all up!
I live in the Netherlands, and anything that can’t be worn on a bicycle is an absolute no unless its a gala piece. (I do bike in heels tho, you adapt😅)
Hi! I’m just here to say thank you for this video! I’m 17 years old and I’ve been dressing the same way for the last three years and lately I’ve been noticing how tired I am of my clothes, which is why I’m watching so many videos that explain how to improve your style. I hate shopping because it gets me so overwhelmed, the thought of trying everything on, all the music and lights that are in the shops really annoy me, but now that I’m actually tying to build a functional wardrobe, I think I might be more enthusiastic about it. I really liked your video because it resonates with the approach I’m using so far, while also giving me new ideas: a few weeks ago I actually took some of my clothes and donated them because, even if I don’t have that many pieces, I realized that I would never wear those particular ones for different reasons that I made sure to understand before giving away. I realized the only reason I was keeping them was that I had worn them a lot in the past but they were still in a great condition. This video reminded me of why I started this process of finding my style and that I don’t have to be hard on myself for not liking things, or getting frustrated when I just can’t seem to create outfits with pieces I really like.
I don’t usually comment on UA-cam videos but I wanted to thank you for making me feel not judged at all and also understood as a young person just trying to navigate life without wasting time and energy on things that don’t serve me. Thank you 🫶🏻
I wholeheartedly agree that thrift shopping is a great way to experiment with style. I feel less decision paralysis when buying something second hand for a lower price. The range of clothes in thrift stores also often pushes me beyond my comfort zone.
One thing I would add to the constraints is whether it wrinkles easily. I’ve learned that I had ironing and so I’m just not going to wear shirts and pants that require that
The hip-dip restraints are REAL. I *really* found this to be sage advice, despite being 38 and having made many of these mistakes myself. I especially appreciated beginning with the lifestyle constraints and personal biology. Still today I have items in my closet that I look at and think “I’m too cold to wear this”. I would love to see more wardrobe curatorial advice!! Thanks Hannah!!
It’s interesting because as a teen, my mom couldn’t afford to buy me new clothes all the time. So I resorted to grabbing pieces from her wardrobe that I liked/fit me. Needless to say a lot of it was very “grown adult woman” type tops. I remember my favorite top was a lime green and white striped polo top that I would tuck into my jeans. It fit a little oversized/baggy/slouchy. It was comfortable af and I loved the look of it. Unfortunately, a girl classmate saw me wearing it one day and made a mean comment saying “What are you wearing?” while making a disgusted face. I never felt so self conscious before but I remember looking at her and saying “I’m wearing a shirt, duh.🙄”. 😂
Anyways, I want that shirt again. Might look for it in my moms closet (she hoards clothes). I still wear oversized/boxy tops and tuck them into jeans or shorts 😊
I like that you acknowledge that taking a leap into your style is the last hurdle - being bold is part of it! I let my little voice stop me a lot: instead of asking IF I’m that person, choosing to just BE that person
Something to think about is that as a non straight size person, trying on items in store or thrifting is depressing. To be able to try on different cuts of jeans just to experiment and learn is just not an option in store :/ I do feel bad about the returns and shipping, but most times it’s the only option.
I wish I had these considerations when shopping as a fresh mama. I was still buying outfits to go out with friends but not going out at all except for errands or work. Now I have soo many trash bags of clothing for the thrift store😅
Hi Hannah, I usually don't share this fact with people, because I understand you when you say it's embarrassing. I also am an extremely sweaty person, especially in social situations and I also put that constraint on myself. I would only allow myself to purchase clothes in specific colors and fabrics to regain some of the control and self-confidence. I tried for so long to find a remedy for it, but became so disappointed by my continuous failures, to the point that I just gave up.
Very recently, I came across a dermatologist video who suggested using the deodorant Certain Dri (roll on) to control hyperhidrosis and I almost just ignored it, but something in me told me to try it. Like two days of wearing it, my sweat was completely under control. I literally cried of happiness because I thought I was going to have to live with sweaty armpits my whole life. I feel so empowered now and am starting to experiment with fun colors and fabrics and it's been so life changing to me that I wanted to share with you. Just some things to keep in mind, the Certain Dri deodorants are aluminum-based, and it can be a little bit irritating, but I wear it every three nights and the effects are still awesome. It can also get a little itchy while its drying, but underarm sweat is something I've had to struggle with since I can remember, so it's a trade of I am willing to take. Hope this helps!
Have you explored the use of Botox, in the armpit, to control excessive sweating?
I found a charcoal based one that works well for me. For years, I searched. Nothing worked. I have a health issue that causes not only a lot of sweating, but odor, as well. Surprisingly, it does not leave black residue, but, the usual dreaded white spots on clothing. I hope this helps someone. I know it caused me years of frustration. I only have to apply it every other day- it's that effective! (* Or, every 3 days)
It's called Schmidt's here and now sensitive skin formula with activated charcoal.
The constraints point is so important. In my twenties I tried to wear heels but I live in the city, don’t drive and walk a lot. They’re not practical. The tip about building an outfit from the shoes is amazing.
The practicality is so important! Also a great way to experiment is to ask relatives for unworn clothes. I have found a lot of preferences by wearing my mom's, dad's, and even grandpa's old clothes around. They become staples and help me to thrift similar things I know I will wear a lot. If they don't work, it's an easy donate too, and no money was lost.
Great suggestion! I have lost a bit of weight and the last time I was this size, I was in my 20s. Priorities and preferences have changed, as have what is available.
Emma, ohhh I remember my grandfather going out doing errands, fixing up his car, taking us kids to the park, and other fun activities. He always wore a checkered brown, mustard, green sweater. It was and still is so soft and light, and in winter, is warm. It took me years to figure out what type of material it was. It is Linen and Merino Cotton. The tags are gone, but my friend who works at the museum of old world fashion helped me narrow it down. Lol! I still have the sweater in my closet and still wear it. I've found very few garments with the same type of thread mix.
@@hameley12 I recently received a clothing catalog in the mail (must've gotten on some mailing list) called 'Poetry' that had clothes mainly made of merino wool, cotton, linen and other natural fibers like cashmere and silk in it that you may be interested in. Warning though, they were very expensive. Definitely quality pieces that would last a lifetime though!
P.S. I loved your grandpa story!
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane Thank you very much! I will look it up. ❤️
So grateful for how you stuctured this video!
I am a farmer.
Its really hard to find videos that break down how I can style for such a physical, dirty & practical wardrobe.
But this video was amazing at helping me identify the elements of style, and integrate them into my needs. Rather than just "saying what is stylish". Youre amazing ✨️
I love how accessible online shopping makes it to have a personal style, rather than being limited to what's in stores, but picking things out is so overwhelming. This is such good advice, thank you.
I appreciate your style advice, I’m sure a lot of people needed to hear some of these things. I know that as a kid, growing up poor, I was forced into maintaining a very practical wardrobe. Once I hit my 20’s and 30’s and was actively experimenting with my style, I was doing a lot of mindless and wasteful shopping. And it took me until my 40’s to go back to being practical and functional with my choices. I’m at a point in my life now where I want both. I want the functional wardrobe but I also want the playful pieces that stand out. When I was a teenager, I wanted to hide. Now, I want to enjoy my style and accentuate my curves. So even though I didn’t take a lot from your advice that I haven’t already figured out, I appreciated your story and your insights. Keep on making style content. 👍🏽
I'm learning the exact same thing now and I'm 25 ❤️
That was hands down the best video I have ever seen on this topic. I will be 60 this year and am just now discovering the joy of developing my own personal fashion style after a significant weight loss. As a mature woman and retiree I absolutely see the purpose in thoughtfully going through the rigour of these 3 steps and have been doing this myself starting with the basic pieces. You put so much ‘meat on the bone’ and rounded out this topic by doing this video. Amazing work. Thank you! I just subscribed. 🎉
as a 19-year-old with a very bare wardrobe and no personal style other than a pinterest board full of inspiration, this video is so helpful! i'm always hesitant to buy things online because i'm worried it won't be quite right for me. thank you for the advice about prioritizing shopping in person and keeping practicality in mind!
I had a very enlightening moment in terms of my style after pinning and being obsessed with a bunch of outfits with big bib/ruffle collar tops. I had bought and promptly returned SO many variations of said top and was DESPERATE to find one that worked for me . But after several returns, I realized that while I loved and appreciated the style, in practice it always looked too structured, too stiff, and too femme for the outfits that I feel most comfortable in. Ever since then (and to your second point) I've realized that it's possible to love and appreciate certain aesthetics without them actually working for yourself.
Amen to that! I fell in love with an African fabric top with big pleated sleeves. I had to accept that I’m a short little old white lady. 😂
I machine-wash all my clothes, except for some blazers and coats. I never put any clothes in the tumble-dryer, I hang most and flat-dry sweaters. I actually find silk quite practical, it doesn’t need washing very often, hangs dry fast and doesn’t need ironing (after the initial ironing to remove packing /shipping wrinkles). It does have a high affinity for stains, but with my lifestyle, it’s not a problem. I’m retired, don’t even cook, have no kids or pets and don’t do any heavy cleaning grubby work. I don’t sweat much in silk because its high breathability prevents hot flashes. I just check it for spots and hang it up to air after wearing. It does have a tendency to fray, but so do other fibers, and I wash it on the delicate cycle. Silk doesn’t pick up odors, unless juice from grating onions or mincing garlic, etc., splashes it! But, any clothing would have to be washed after that.
I would call your list wardrobe parameters, rather than style. For me, these parameters come first, but style means line, cut, detail, etc.
90% of my favorite items are thrifted. At 70 years old I have lots of different styes in my closet. It's the lifestyle issue that trips me up. I'm a retired teacher so casual lounge clothes work best. I love clothes. You remind me of my youngest self.
This was fun! As someone newer to makeup well into adulthood, I'd appreciate seeing something like this for makeup. Sephora isn't giving out samples anymore and I don't really have a strong sense of color.
THANK YOU for mentioning the sweat. It’s a real constraint that we have to consider but we never talk about it. I appreciate you bringing up something totally normal and real.
I'm 27 years old and just recently when I started thrifting for my clothing last year have discovered certain styles just never suit me, certain colors look bad against either my skin tone or hair color. Until I started trying on a bunch of things I had no idea what my limitations were and as an avid old online shopper, you can imagine how much money I was wasting. But because of thrifting, because the prices are always so good I initially was buying everything I liked. But I've recently got to the point of "Am I actually going to wear this? Can I even picture the outfit and can I see myself wearing it more than for like 2 occasions?" The last phase was because I was finding out at the end of a season I wasn't wearing the majority of the clothes and was re-donating them. Which is a waste of money. Thank you for sharing this video with us!
I was always somehow attracted to curly swirly dresses but they don't actually match my lifestyle and appearance. Through life I've understood that casual is a style too! Jeans and neutral t-shirts are okay to wear. Flanel shirts, pants one size bigger than my actual size! That's what I'm feeling comfortable in!❤
Wow! What an excellent video. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. As a petite women who leans on the curvier side, I truly wish my younger self would have spent more time taking seriously my personal constraints. I'm also a person who loves winter fashion, but lives in a hot climate. I have a closet FULL of winter fashion that hardly gets used. I'm almost 40 now and have finally slowed down and become more mindful when it comes to clothing. We all deserve a closet full of yeses instead of a closet full of maybes/nos.
I like this vid but I've sorta had the opposite experience honestly. I used to wear only things that were my style or I thought projected my personality. One day I started shopping at thrift stores and started to push myself to wear stuff that I thought was ugly or silly and I've discovered a whole new passion for fashion lol. Now I'm more comfortable in my clothes than ever. I've gotten over my anxiety of what my clothes might make other people think of my clothes and now I just dress to have fun. I have some things that I hardly wear but since I got them super cheap I don't feel bad, and things I've waited ages to find out how to wear often eventually make it into rotation and I feel justified keeping them for so long. This would definitely be harder if I had paid full price for everything though so fair point there.
I really enjoy your makeup related videos, but your fashion videos really blow my mind! Please, don’t stop making them! I have seriously change my way of thinking about fashion and clothes after finding your videos
this was hands down, the most practical style video I have ever seen. Thank you for addressing lifestyle and climate constraints. The practical constraints are everything to me. If my clothes don't fit this area then they will hang in my closet for eternity, never to be worn.
I don't how you do it but every time you can so clearly organize and articulate my own messy, rambing thoughts in such a concise way! Your videos are so thoughtfully made, I love your approach to buying mindfully. As a mostly reformed everything buyer who is very sensitive to beautiful design I also ended up with a wardrobe full of clothes that looked beautiful but that I had no interest in wearing. I used to button , zip and squeeze myself into some really gorgeous outfits as a young 20-something but now at 36 I have no interest in being uncomfortable and I also don't really go anywhere other than to the grocery store and to walk the dogs. I'm also a Pilates teacher so my workwear consists of leggings and athleisure and I love it. As a sweaty person who works closely with my clients, I'm even more aware of being sweaty, which can cause me some anxiety. This may not be for everyone but getting tri-annual botox injections into my underarms has changed my life, I can wear any top at any time and not worry about sweating through it. I still sweat in other areas but this has really improved my confidence in leaning over people or reaching up into the air. It's also covered by most drug plans as it's a treatment for a medical condition!
I’m 56 years old and this video makes so much sense to me and I now have clarity and a direction to get my closet and my style on a track that I have ALWAYS wanted. I’m so excited about it that I shared it with my three beautiful daughters.
Lol... Why did it take me 20yrs to figure this all out? But as a busy working mom I found making like lists on online shops helps me organize my shopping. Then ordering and seeing how that piece works with my actual wardrobe and if the piece in question doesn't work in at least three other outfits that I wear regularly then it goes back. I rarely shop in store.
I'm 51 and was diagnosed with severe hyperhydrosis in my late 20's. I walk out of a cold shower and within minutes my body will be soaking wet, despite taking Pro Banthine. I now have hot flushes so am basically one big, soggy mess! I've just tidied up my clothes. For some reason, your video really resonated with me. I'm going back in to remove all the clothes I love but physically can't wear due to my hyperhydrosis. It makes me more sad to see them and not be able to wear them than not look at them at all.
My hard nos are: not being able to wear without a bra, itchy fabrics, tight waistbands, needing special care like dry cleaning, bare thighs rubbing together bc I chafe, and showing sweat. Comfort is everything to me, especially due to sensory issues. Then from there I have a very casual hippie vibe that plays with femininity and masculinity. And I do dance and yoga so lots of comfy athletic wear ❤
One of my constraints is based on the fact that I am a messy eater and stain clothes often. I don’t have a lot of white in my wardrobe because I’m afraid I would ruin it. Sometimes I’m willing to try to remove stains, but with white, even if you get most of the stain out, it would still be pretty conspicuous. I envy less messy people haha.
Love your fashion videos
Oh gosh, me too. I can’t buy cheap tee shirts because the stains never come out. I have to go a little higher end because they last better over the long term.
I need to think more about my constraints. I often buy something because it is cute and different, but my personal style is simple and classic.
I sweat too, and I now only wear batwing style tops, game changer. But I had to wait for them to come into style and therefore be sold in the high street, I didn’t even know that style existed before as when I grew up in the 90s it just wasn’t in fashion. Same with colours, I recently realised what colours suit me, and most of the time they’re not in fashion. It’s so much easier now with online shopping, including for vintage stuff, you can search for specific styles and colours, not wait years or decades for them to be sold on the high street!
I so agree on trying on garments before purchase. I hate online shopping, so much of what I order isn’t like the description or the picture. I hate that stores where I used to shop have closed. I need to start thrifting. I grew up wearing hand me downs and swore once I was an adult and had money I’d never wear second hand clothes again - I need to get past that now.
LOVE this systematized approach, and I'll keep the inspo board in mind when I'm ready to venture out into fashion again. Btw, 'body chemistry' becomes super important if you are experiencing hot flashes. Thankfully I've got mine under control, but for example: *no long sleeve pullovers* (like ever), zip up or button layers only, scarves rather than hats, cut out backs, comfortable/adjustable fits (basically you are looking for ways to remove as much clothing as is feasible on a moment's notice!). In terms of style, color has always been a big first guideline for me (eg I learned the hard way to never wear color next to my face that doesn't compliment my skin tone), and, even though it gets a bit ridiculous, the Kibbe style system is also a helpful guideline. Your colors and style type (as well as just trying on a bunch of different styles, as you point out) can be as key to personal style as finding out your undertone is to foundation. hearts to Sadie!
It's so interesting how differently everybody experiences things. Personally, I enjoy clothes that hug my body tightly, like a slightly tight pair of jeans. I feel like they give me security and structure.
When I was younger, I tended to admire older women. They seemed to carry an effortless confidence that eluded me. Now, in my late 30s I realize it’s because they had already gone through this process of experimenting, trial and error, finding what worked for them and implementing that into their life. I know the makeup, hair, clothes, fragrances and a million more things that work best for me. And I don’t bother with the rest. It applies to the people I have in my life and what I spend my time on too. It feels so good to know yourself.
There are so many fashion channels going into depth how to find ones personal style, and there you go: you simply nailed it with this systematic approach! So thoughtful and so true! It’s never too late to start this way, even now when I turned 50. Please continue with these topics, you have so much to offer. Thank you! ❤
Such great advice! Also related to one of your other fashion videos, I wore a few monochromatic outfits on a bachelorette last weekend (one tan outfit, and one red outfit) and people were commenting left and right about how fashionable I was! Such a good fashion hack
awesome!!
Goodness! I thought I was the only girl avoiding certain colors because of sweat stains!!! Happy to know I'm not the only one!!!
Finally a person who sweats and have temperature problems. I always am very physically active. I found I wore light layers and haven’t had a winter coat for years. One friend even gave me a fur lined coat that I never wore even in blizzards. I cook and others who freeze have a real need to wrap me. My poor son was forced to wear his scarf and hat with his face red and har dripping. He would “ forget” these and teachers thought we were poor. Ug!
This is so helpful ! I wish I’d had this years ago. It took me 10+ years to realize and accept that I overheat at lightning speed and can’t wear long sleeves unless it’s snowing outside. Even SHORT sleeves are iffy. And it took me even longer to accept that I’m sensitive to certain synthetic fabrics and can’t wear them without having an instead “NOPE” reaction. I adore Selkie dresses, but almost the entire puff dress line is off-limits because I can only wear their cotton clothing. That ended up working out better for me personal style, though… the beautiful dresses are not as wearable for me as their cotton puff shirts, anyway, and one of my big constraints is I want most of my clothes to be office-appropriate since I spend 5 days a week at work.
As someone that has followed many conscious/minimalist/sustainable fashion channels for years, I recently stumbled upon your account and am so impressed! You are extremely eloquent and thoughtful. Please make more fashion content. I'm a STAN. 👏
8:22 girl. Yes! These are great. Seem so obvious & yet they are quickly overlooked.
Thank you Hannah- it's a delight to find someone smart and thoughtful talking about things that too often are dismissed as "shallow". (Fashion, makeup, personal style.) Cheers!!
You surprise me everytime Hannah. I have never seen such a clear step by step guide to finding your own style. Love it
In my 30s and 40s, I gained an extra 10 pounds and I’m always about one size bigger than I really want to be. This fact has completely hampered my style. When I think of buying a beautiful top or beautiful pants I stop myself because I don’t want to buy them in the size that I am in. This unfortunately has led me to buy things that are just holding me over until I lose that weight.
There’s so much pressure to be thinner and I can’t address that meaningfully in a comment, but I hope you’ll be able to let yourself enjoy at least some of those things now 💕 I understand being hesitant to spend when you hope your size will change, but like you said you end up spending on filler pieces anyway. Having one or two nice pieces that you really love is still worthwhile during that waiting time!! It also makes it much less disappointing if that change doesn’t come as fast as you’d like or doesn’t come at all. For me I find it’s also easy to mistake discomfort in my clothes for discomfort in my body! Having clothes that suit me has made it a lot easier to tell what I actually need for my physical health. I realised my weight gain was totally normal for my age and what I would actually benefit from is being a little bit stronger
I've gone up a size recently and am actually enjoying getting rid of clothes I have hung onto for years because they fitted, but were dated or no longer me. I have updated my wardrobe mainly with clothes from charity shops, plus the occasional on trend new item that I love and know I will wear a lot.
Great transferrable concepts! After a pinterest session, I think my style might be grunge gardener DIY eco-minimalism 😂
1. My practical constraints:
-dont have to wear a bra with it
-high rise for bottoms (hiding tummy and hipdips)
-pockets!!
-fabrics must feel good to my nd self
-I can move/run in it and sit crosslegged
-I can layer with it (I run hot)
-waterproof if it's outerwear/shoes
-colours can be washed together with other things
2. Current inspiration:
-nature
-minimalism
-urban professionalwear+structure
-academia
-cottagey+boathouse elements
3. Experiment:
My biggest style evolution at the moment is transitioning from more structured formal black chic fits, to dark academia, to pastels and youthful whimsy. Currently just want to feel like a cloud
I loved this. I think all of your considerations were super important. I say that as someone who has been dying to wear that monochrome gray wool suit that is hanging in my closet but despite being all wool, is not warm enough for Minnesota winter or even the second part of winter that most places call "spring" that we have right now. So I am in my comfy plaid wool trousers and comfy double turtleneck uniform and winter boots and contemplate doing what was suggested by the Midnight Cowboy theme song: moving where the climate suits my clothes...
Ooooh a fashion video! I love those. I’m about to be 44 and I keep reinventing my style. I was a goth in my teens in the ‘90s. In my 20’s I was broke and didn’t care much about style. In my 30’s I had a young child so I lived in loungewear. Now that I’m back in an office job I feel like I’ve found a new version of myself.
I try to think of clothing I already own that I really like on me. then once I have that item in mind I find a piece that would pair nicely with that item, put together a whole outfit. from there I just branch out off of the new items. It helps to make your wardrobe cohesive but not necessarily "samey" or boring. Wearing the item while shopping helps a ton.
I recently developed a new practical constraint that seriously interfered with my style as it was. For years, my go-to bottoms have been close fitting jeans, especially skinny jeans, but I'm at least 80% sure I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (in the process of getting a diagnosis), and my doctor recommended I start wearing knee braces. Now all my pants have to be either soft, thin, and close fitting enough to go under the braces, or wide enough to go over them. I've been bringing skirts back into my wardrobe after not wearing them for a really long time, because that's one of the few ways to get a silhouette I actually like with my new constraints, but now I have to figure out which types of skirts specifically I like...... It's been a whole Thing.
Thank you for this! I realize now that for years I have had a guiding mental list of constraints (pretty much the same as yours) that narrow down my options. I have always sort of felt that it was a negative thing, eliminating so many possibilities from my wardrobe (that maybe all the cool girls are wearing). BUT-- you helped me see that in reality, these constraints are helping inform and create my personal style, and making an atmosphere for creativity with my clothing choices. This is so validating!
yes! I think that constraints are wonderful, they are a key part of being creative in any art form!
You always have such insightful tips! I would love to see a thorough video dedicated to the fair-olive skin tone. Your top advice / tips and tricks compiled into one place! After having watched your channel for YEARS with a cool, pink undertone, I was recently FLABBERGASTED to discover that I too am actually a fair (cool) olive with a deceptive abundance of redness.
I think she does! She did maybe…. 2 years ago? Search through the videos, I bet you’ll find it
This was the most thoughtful personal-style video I've ever seen. You should write this into a book.
Hannah, Great video. I've made all the mistakes you spoke of in my 74 years. Now I will follow your advice and be the most stylish lady at my retirement home.. Thank you.
Hannah in yellow eyeshadow! This is not a drill! I looovvvee this
Love your beauty and fashion content. As ever, you're the most thoughtful person on the internet. My only point of contention is how much I hate Pinterest. As far as I can tell, Pinterest IS an aesthetic and it is one where very tall, very very thin people wear anything they want and it *becomes* fashion.
👋 Hi! My wife sent me this video and your followup - and I just want to say THANK YOU. I've often felt very defeated about fashion and style and these videos were the first to make me feel like I have actionable steps for cultivating that self-knowledge that *makes sense*. Keep up the great work!
STATIC CLING!!! I can't tell you how many silky clothes I didn't wear because of static cling. Sheesh. I love living in a humid climate for that reason. Also, sewing. How does the fabric handle, feel? I reject most cotton because of the hand. I love linen because I don't mind the "not ironed until it's stiff" look. I love wools, but only certain kinds of wools. When you're post menopausal, well, hot flashes! AGH I was a person who sweated all the time, but when I did a raw diet, that went away. So much went away when I changed my diet. All my allergies and all my health issues are just gone. At 65, I'm way more healthy than I was at 20. And pretty. My hair grew, my skin is better despite age, and no sweating--I don't even have to wash every day. No BO, no rashes, no baggy eyes, everything sparkly and beautiful and, well, energized. Look into beauty as what goes in as well as what goes on.
This is off topic, but your eyeshadow really brings out your eye color. Great job.
Loooove this. I am not a beauty product person I am a recent subscriber because of the fashion and have stayed for it :)
It would be nice if there was a good list of fabrics that don't show sweat. I love burgundy, but everything shows sweat, so I stick to black only pretty much.
the way that I wear colors that wouldn't work in tee-shirt or silk fabric is by getting them in chunky knit sweaters :) it's a bit climate and temperature-sensitivity dependent but it works for me! The other trick is to go for heavily patterned tops that incorporate the colors you like. Patterns can sometimes disguise sweat stains in a way solid colors don't. I also have better luck with loose tops that don't cling to my underarms.
First of all: I'm still mesmerized by this matte Yellow look 💛
Secondly: the cats in the sweaters, I die 😭 😂
Back to the meat of the video 😅 : in 2019, I stopped being a sad, fat,lazy lady because of my hormonal outrage & I can't get into shape 😡 & I started to learn about my new body, my new self & the silhouettes of garments in general!!
I watched a lot of videos, and I saw fashion from multiple angles & perspectives, really. I started as everyone suggested: build pintrest board for your vibes, start with a capsule wardrobe, a try-on period to feel all the feelings & adjust things as you go , find your balance aka the 80/20 "rule" or guidelines & then invest in your basics that would live with you!
I did that & I went BOLD, so I started a capsule wardrobe but with my own rules & I kept slowly buying mini wardrobes and infusing it with what I have ! And I still don't have the pieces I want because of money , but I love what I have & I keep enjoying them in every creative way I can !
More body changes now I have to upgrade my size 😅 so I'll have to keep buying mini wardrobes, I guess 😂😂
My style is all over the place because I like a lot of things 😆 and my clothes mirror my mood or feeling or the occasion!! Your style influenced me, too . I have a different meaning for romantic outfits because of you , it doesn't have to be lacey or sheer of bodycon as I thought. Although I die for this romantic image 😍
My desired style/aesthetic is : an artistic Hobbit woman who is actually a witch 🧙♀️ goes to college and falls in love with a ballerino who turns out he's a fairy prince 🧚♂️ 😂 #gofigure 😂
My aesthetic would be somewhere in middle earth ,oh 😂 I meant in the middle of these ones : hobbit/cottagecore, dark academia, balletcore, fasirycore 😅😅
I really like this video! I’m 69 and I learned somethings from you today! Thanks so much for being bold!!