These are my absolute favorite types of videos! I soooo appreciate that you've incorporated both the trial and error portion, and also the "bare bones" of the outfit, because way too often in my own life, that's where I stop - just the bare bones - so no wonder I get bored and dissatisfied with my closet! The way you transform the basics into an amazing outfit is perfection. This whole series is phenomenal. Thanks so much.
I am with you! These are my favorites too. I wish we could put pictures in the comments. It would be so fun to see all the different ways everyone uses the inspiration to make their own unique and creative outfits.
I 💯 agree. It so motto takes inspiration and go and play a dress up with your closet, be creative and think outside the box. Create your own master outfit!
Denim layering piece has been a game changer for me. I had a denim jacket living in my closet unworn for years. The sleeves were an odd 3/4 length and as a jacket it was a little too fitted to wear over almost anything. It was headed to my donation pile but then it crossed paths with my sewing shears. I lopped off the sleeves at the shoulder seam. I left the edge raw. In the 3 years since, it has become a staple in my wardrobe. I wear it solo buttoned up in the summer, layered under suit blazers to relax a too formal look without the bulk of denim sleeves, and as a layer of warmth over light weight shirts as needed. When I travel, it almost always finds a spot in my suitcase or as part of a travel outfit layer to smarten up lounge-wear or yoga pants on route. If I ever lost it, I'd get out my shears again and beat a path to a resale site to find a replacement. I have a few "dickey" jackets from Veronica Beard and they have a denim zip-in dickey for $200 that never goes on sale. My DIY denim jacket-vest is a wonderful dupe of the look, less the $200 which I'll happily keep. Love your SYC videos. Please keep them coming.
OMG, I’m going to get my denim jacket out of my donation bin!!!! Perfect. I Actually purchased a light denim vest mini mini mini years ago. I’m still hanging onto it. However the wash it’s just not one that works with me. But the wash denim jacket that I was going to give away is my favorite. Thank you so much for this! I love our community and that we can share useful tips.
I know I already commented below but I hadn’t actually finished reading your post. I just got a Veronica beard blazer on resale from real real for less than 200 bucks with the tags on it that say 700. What is score right? Anyway I’m definitely gonna put my denim vest under that. Brilliant! I don’t need those dickies.
@@erikahalford Great score on the VB on resale. I have a few, but got them on super discount clearance when the pandemic just started and we all were buying sweat pants, not expensive blazers. I think my purchases were an act of faith that this couldn't be forever. Little did I know how long it might take to re-emerge to wearing street style again without the sweat pants. I don't think those discount days will return soon for retail, but resale is the best! Love this community.
Your interpretation of the flowy prairie dress with a very tailored blazer was BETTER than the Veronica Beard inspiration. (It doesn't hurt that you have those killer legs that you obviously work hard on to achieve, but still...the proportions of your look are edgier and cleverer.)
Alyssa , you killed all 3 styles.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. I thought you may be able to use your faux leather leggings in the all black outfit as well. You were inspirational yourself. Thank YOU.
love that last look. unfortunately, being of a "certain age" DOES matter for this one for ME only. no way at 65 do i feel that is appropriate. but for you younger ladies, you look fabulous....yes, i wear shorts (longer) and i do have several skorts for when i walk my dogs or for running in (if i ever get back to doing that. i don't know...maybe it is just me. it is just the same for unbuttoning the shirt like that. lol. yep...i know. i have mentioned this before. my takeaway, though, is that i love how you break down the elements. it helps us to focus on what "things" to play with when mixing and matching. ps hope you are enjoying portugal!
I am 53 and still feel comfortable in short skirts and dresses but now I have leggings and big boots and long sleeves with sweaters over so not so much skin showing, it’s not because of any rules about age it’s more how comfortable I feel, I still wear shorts in summer but maybe not ‘in town’ xx
@@indiabilly exactly, my dear! i do the same. i do not feel there are any "rules" either about age...it is a PERSONAL thing. as i keep saying for ME ONLY this showing of all the skin at my "certain age" is not appropriate FOR ME. but yes...i do wear my skorts or shorter dresses with leggings now and feel it is very fashion forward. my point was not about rules and aging and what terms we use to describe ourselves. my feeling about the video is that i personally take away from it the "rules" or fashion "suggestions" such as alyssa mentioned with the oversized and boxy with oversized and boxy is not the normal thing one would do and have it look good. but by tweaking certain things...a button unbuttoned here, a belt there, color blocking, monochrome, etc....THOSE are the things i think are ageless and timeless! and btw...iris apfel is my spirit animal just so you all do not think i am stodgy and buttoned up. and the whole slow fashion thing...big fan.
The last look with the dress is my favorite! To shorten the dress hemline with a belt is genius. It gives that cool bad-ass vibe and makes your toned legs longer. I was worrying about being too warm on the top and too cold on the bottom. Then you added leggings and overcoat, it is perfect for cold weather! It is indeed very you.
That last look really worked well with the black tights added for winter. It just made more sense for the winter with the double-layered coats. To wear the dress in the spring/summer just remove the black blazer, keep the denim jacket, won't need the tights, and wear a nude heel or sandal. The dress was so pretty belted that way.
It's comforting to know that you also sometimes struggle to style an item in your wardrobe. That flouncy babydoll dress works now. I wouldn't have necessarily understood how it could substitute for the longer dress, so you're educating me. Thanks.
Hi Shirley! I'm so glad this was helpful for you! And yes - I personally think it's a giant myth that stylists and influencer just put something together right away and it looks good lol
You are on the right track, some of the other fashion videos I have e seen are very much the same boring new items rather than how to style the clothing.
I really like how you took the dress and styled it, with the black tights even at 56 I could get away with it. I think that is my favorite of the 3 solely because you styled a piece that has been more challenging!
Ciao Alyssa! Your looks are always a hit. My favorite is the dress look even tho I am 68. 🤣 That tuxedo jacket is a keeper! So versatile. Sunday is Alyssa day! You are so creative and inspirational. Love love love you!!🥰 XOXO
I've been looking for some slow fashion advice and found your channel. You are such a ray of sunshine in the world of people doing shein hauls and buying clothes for an instagram picture. Thank you! I am learning so much from you.
Your shorter floral dress looks so much better than the long maxi dress in the inspiration pic - great style there. I like it best w/o the belt. The belt kind of says 'trying too hard".
I’ve started shopping my closet and discovered clothes I have not worn in awhile. I also gotten in the habit of creating outfits from watching this channel.
I would have never thought to wear denim under that blazer. I rushed to my closet and pulled out a my denim vest and very similar blazer, and BAM! I love the look. Now to try it with various dresses/skirts to create my look. Thank you!😘
Janet, do you have leather, or faux leather, or coated denim? Something like that might be fantastic. Maybe with a pretty girly sweater or blouse? Wish I could see what your up too. Second Sundays are my favorite. So inspiring.
Alyssa-the great thing about Veronica Beard blazers are that you can buy "dickeys" (inserts?) that you can zip into the blazer. That denim jacket is an insert; no bulk. I think it really extends the wearing options of blazers.
Love this video! Such a great guide to enjoying inspiration without being sucked in to buying more and more. I was surprised by how much I liked the last look- I haven't worn dresses in a very long time because I don't relate to the soft feminine look, but I think with this kind of look it might actually work for me. Please do more of these!
Why is it that whenever you do these 'inspiration' videos that you always style better than the person you are inspired by? You indeed are our inspiration. Love these videos. Have a great week Alyssa x
This is so weird but i just saw a Veronica Beard outfit the other day on Insta and though OMG! an oversized blazer over a denim jacket! What a great idea!!! Tried it and I love it but didn't think to try with a dress. I will now tho'. Gorgeous looks and great styling as always Alyssa x
I never thought to layer jackets either. This spring I went to NYC to pick up a pair of shoes for a friend at Dior. I don’t shop there. I got out of my car and realized I had two different shoes on. I happened to have parked in front of Zadig and Voltaire. I found a great tan trench 70 percent off. The sales girl told me to try my leather jacket under it. I thought she was nuts!!!!! But she was right. It just looks so super fly. With a white sneaker! Yummmy. Wish I could see your take on it.
I love the way you think aloud about the outfits telling us what you think works or doesn’t work and why. I have clothes from years ago and often try to use them in a new way. I get ideas from you and am so grateful you teach us how to use the old in fresh ways. Please do more of these videos: a picture you want to copy and how you put it together from your closet. I LOVE IT. THANK YOU!
So great - I don’t wear skirts and I live in a warmer climate so my outfit would be black blazer, tencel/chambray shirt to reduce bulk, black and white zebra patterned shirt, black cropped pants and high boots--I love your videos and how you break down the elements so we can apply our own versions ❤
I also love the longer videos, which show more possibilities. I love listening to your analysis, it really shows such creativity, how the inspiration can be the starting point to several more ideas. 💜 I also love short hemlines and I am 51! If it suits you and you love it, wear it.
Everything looked fantastic! I especially loved the third look. If you're still looking for ideas on inspiration, I would like to suggest Jenny Walton.
The last style was stunning. Those kinds of dresses are my style but I have wanted ways to dress them up more. It looked amazing with tights or without. I might have to try something similar
Loved this and especially appreciated seeing the tights at the end because I was wondering...wouldn't she be super warm on top with denim and a blazer and wouldn't her knees be freezing??? Haha! Glad to see this. I have all those pieces (well a brown floral dress) so am anxious to try this one. Thanks again...I love these inspiration videos!
CareersbyJen, I wish I could see how you express your personal style using both the inspiration of the original photo and the variation Alyssa created. I’ll be doing the same. I have both a denim jacket and a denim vest. I’m excited to try the vest. I’ve had it forever and I love it. But I am extremely challenged when it comes to using the vest in outfits. Good inspiration!
@@erikahalford yes! A vest would work very well. I don't have one but I do have a denim shirt and a jacket. Fun stuff! Wishing you all sorts of inspiration too as we learn from Alyssa. 😊
Do you have a crossbody bag with a chain strap - take it off & attach to your belt for that chain belt look - what you combined was great but needs that drop chain look
Unexpectedly, the silver zipper on your puffer coat became such a architectural feature to me in the all black look. I thought it looks even better than the inspiration.
I’ve admired those Veronica beard blazers for years…. Never would have thought of wearing my denim jacket under one of my blazers! Thanks, great looks today.
I’ve literally been binge watching your videos recently. I have more of a modern bohemian style. I think I’ve been hesitant to really dive into my style fully. Watching your tips are really helping me reimagine my closet and identify what I am naturally drawn to. I find I don’t need a lot in my wardrobe. I just need things that work. So making new outfits out of old clothes is so key. Love your channel!
Yep, ditto on the denim vest idea from a fav snug jean jacket -- have had mine for several years and love layering with it. But now, Alyssa, I want a black puffer as I love all black outfits too! lol
@couponnut2 same! I went to goodwill this evening to begin my treasure hunt for a black puffer! They should be on sale or going on sale as stores are putting out spring and summer now. I’ve been seeing shorts on the racks. We should comment to each other if we see something on sale. Or maybe we can trade items? My only social media is UA-cam and Pinterest. I’m sure there are groups on other platforms. I don’t think I want to go back to all the social media though. I wonder if there is a way for Alyssa to do a live that would facilitate such a thing? I’m not too familiar with how this stuff works.
You nailed the first look. I enjoyed the other looks but I especially liked when you put the tights with the dress. I was thinking it would be too cold to wear otherwise. Thanks for a great video.
Great looks, very inspiring! If the denim jacket is too thick, you could replace it with a chambray shirt or a denim dress that buttons at the front. And for the black puffer coat outfit, maybe chain necklaces could bring more metal or a chain strap purse. Always great to see style translated for eastern Canada.
The looks in this video are awesome! My favs were the all black with the puffer jacket and the dress layered with denim and the blazer!! Awesome, awesome!! One thing too: never underestimate the value of a nice subtle belt to add that little something-something to an outfit. When you added the belt to each look, I thought it really elevated the look in a simple yet powerful way that it wouldn't have without it. Love this video! I find your videos are always inspiring in one way or another!
I have a dress in that same style in my wardrobe that I have yet to wear for the spring season (mid-length with this cinched-in detailing around the waist and wrists), so this video actually helped me to look at styling it from a different perspective. Thank you for the inspiration, Alyssa! 😊❤
The way you styled the dress was perfect. I thought the inspiration piece was just a little much with the long skirt, etc. It reminded me of dressing for "modesty" as the highest goal- too covered up. But with the shorter skirt, it was really cute! I did think that it might be too cold in the winter, so I'm glad you showed it with the tights and turtleneck, too.
The first and third looks are definitely a hit! You look much better than the models! The zadig Voltaire is not quite as cool, I think the model looked better on this one, but your puffer is cool too 😉
I think these are my favorite videos, when you create a whole outfit from an inspiration. I've noticed that the first 4:30 mn of your video, and all the sections filmed in the same spot, seem to have been filmed in quick motion - like 1.1 or 1.2 speed. Your voice is higher pitched than usual, the movements are quicker, it's a bit weird. You sound like yourself again when you start putting together the first outfit. Maybe a setting on your camera?
Right away I can do the first two and will attempt the third one. Unbuttoning the blouse was genius. I don’t do a lot of black, but have a navy puffer. Can’t wait to try that one!
I have also a dress with small flowers, but I have never worn it with a jeans jacket and a blazer. The three pieces I have already for years. I have to try to wear it together. It will really be a new look and modern look for me. Thanks for this inspiration.
I wonder if a denim shirt would work instead of the jacket. It would be thinner and make layering easier. I have a chambray shirt that I may try to style like this instead of a denim jacket. Either way you always do a great job of showing us how to make our wardrobes work for us Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos and the concept that you promote! My only request is that you choose to have ads play somewhat less frequently. I totally understand the desire to monetize the content and have an ad here and there. But this video in particular was excessive with so many ads that it became too distracting. I love the channel and content, and would love to continue watching and subscribing, that is, if the frequency of ads becomes more reasonable.
Ciao bella. Love all 3 outfits and I'll try the second one. I was hoping to hear you talking some little words in Portuguese. Where are you dear? Kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷
Hit, hit HIT! I like the dress with the tights --- for me anyway, but looks great on you both ways. Could you have used a denim shirt instead of the denim jacket for less bulk under the jacket? I wonder. Thanks!
absolutely! My denim shirt is very light and doesnt have a lot of structure so I worried it would have disappeared under the blazer which is why i stuck with the jacket for this one :)
CIAO Alyssa, me, myself, always fight with my inner conflict styling dresses, like a normal lady (hearing my mom's voices, be more feminine😵) but, I'll have to try on white a pretty dress like yours and style it very confident😎 I like how it looks on you👏
I made a discovery that I want to share. Feedback would be awesome. I was in the shop your closet archives. There was one where Alyssa layered a thin turtleneck under a chunky sweater to mimic a chunky turtleneck. Last week I was trying to get the chunky turtleneck vibe and it just wasn’t working. I went into my bin of items to donate and found a pair of knit black pants. I cut a portion of one leg and after some fluffing and playing had the PERFECT black turtleneck. Has anyone tried this? Would you try it? Any tips for refining this? Did I break the slow fashion rules and put myself in the restyling category now? so curious.
Have not tried this, but it's a promising idea. I'd run a line of bias tape on the raw knit edge to keep it from fraying from wear or washing. A stretch bias tape might be needed. Thank you for sharing your idea!
@@patmccullough5885 smart! I suppose one could tape or glue or even put in a few hand stitches depending on the fabric and the person. Since it actually worked, I think I will take your advice and use the tape so I can wear it again. AND, it adds more warmth is you like something around your neck. Not everyone does. I found a light and VERY tight black turtleneck dress that I’ve had for years. I think I might cut it into a shirt so I can have a chunky turtle neck and and a lighter, thinner one as well. I really do value this community. We really do help each other and I’m always just as inspired by the comments as the videos. It makes getting dressed fun. I definitely don’t take myself as seriously as I once did. I am more likely to try new outfit combinations. I’m not on instagram. I wish UA-cam would allow pictures in the comments. How fun would it be to see others take on there second sunday outfits. These are my favorite videos Alyssa makes!!! Thank you everyone.
This was FANTASTIC Alyssa, I tuned back in to your Chanel after a bit of a break looking for ideas for capsule wardrobes for my 4 month stay in France and voila….you have a video for your 3 months in Portugal!!! Addicted again to your amazing way of thinking. Bon-voyage!!!!
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These are my absolute favorite types of videos! I soooo appreciate that you've incorporated both the trial and error portion, and also the "bare bones" of the outfit, because way too often in my own life, that's where I stop - just the bare bones - so no wonder I get bored and dissatisfied with my closet! The way you transform the basics into an amazing outfit is perfection. This whole series is phenomenal. Thanks so much.
good I'm so glad you're enjoying the trial and error portion! It makes it longer but i'm glad it's helpful :)
I am with you! These are my favorites too. I wish we could put pictures in the comments. It would be so fun to see all the different ways everyone uses the inspiration to make their own unique and creative outfits.
@@erikahalford maybe we need a Facebook group. Lol ❤
I agree!
I 💯 agree. It so motto takes inspiration and go and play a dress up with your closet, be creative and think outside the box. Create your own master outfit!
Denim layering piece has been a game changer for me. I had a denim jacket living in my closet unworn for years. The sleeves were an odd 3/4 length and as a jacket it was a little too fitted to wear over almost anything. It was headed to my donation pile but then it crossed paths with my sewing shears. I lopped off the sleeves at the shoulder seam. I left the edge raw. In the 3 years since, it has become a staple in my wardrobe. I wear it solo buttoned up in the summer, layered under suit blazers to relax a too formal look without the bulk of denim sleeves, and as a layer of warmth over light weight shirts as needed. When I travel, it almost always finds a spot in my suitcase or as part of a travel outfit layer to smarten up lounge-wear or yoga pants on route. If I ever lost it, I'd get out my shears again and beat a path to a resale site to find a replacement.
I have a few "dickey" jackets from Veronica Beard and they have a denim zip-in dickey for $200 that never goes on sale. My DIY denim jacket-vest is a wonderful dupe of the look, less the $200 which I'll happily keep.
Love your SYC videos. Please keep them coming.
OMG, I’m going to get my denim jacket out of my donation bin!!!! Perfect. I Actually purchased a light denim vest mini mini mini years ago. I’m still hanging onto it. However the wash it’s just not one that works with me. But the wash denim jacket that I was going to give away is my favorite. Thank you so much for this! I love our community and that we can share useful tips.
I know I already commented below but I hadn’t actually finished reading your post. I just got a Veronica beard blazer on resale from real real for less than 200 bucks with the tags on it that say 700. What is score right? Anyway I’m definitely gonna put my denim vest under that. Brilliant! I don’t need those dickies.
oh my gosh I love this!! I feel like I have just rediscovered my denim jacket in a whole new way too. Thank you so much for sharing!
@@erikahalford right?! Thank you for being here! And love your VB score from the real real! xx
@@erikahalford Great score on the VB on resale. I have a few, but got them on super discount clearance when the pandemic just started and we all were buying sweat pants, not expensive blazers. I think my purchases were an act of faith that this couldn't be forever. Little did I know how long it might take to re-emerge to wearing street style again without the sweat pants. I don't think those discount days will return soon for retail, but resale is the best! Love this community.
Your interpretation of the flowy prairie dress with a very tailored blazer was BETTER than the Veronica Beard inspiration. (It doesn't hurt that you have those killer legs that you obviously work hard on to achieve, but still...the proportions of your look are edgier and cleverer.)
ah thank you Irai! I'm glad you liked it! xx
I looooved the last one - definitely a hit!
Alyssa , you killed all 3 styles.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. I thought you may be able to use your faux leather leggings in the all black outfit as well. You were inspirational yourself. Thank YOU.
love that last look. unfortunately, being of a "certain age" DOES matter for this one for ME only. no way at 65 do i feel that is appropriate. but for you younger ladies, you look fabulous....yes, i wear shorts (longer) and i do have several skorts for when i walk my dogs or for running in (if i ever get back to doing that. i don't know...maybe it is just me. it is just the same for unbuttoning the shirt like that. lol. yep...i know. i have mentioned this before. my takeaway, though, is that i love how you break down the elements. it helps us to focus on what "things" to play with when mixing and matching. ps hope you are enjoying portugal!
Hi 65 is just the beginning I think you can wear all of these just adjust it too your comfort level. and throw out “certain age”
I am 53 and still feel comfortable in short skirts and dresses but now I have leggings and big boots and long sleeves with sweaters over so not so much skin showing, it’s not because of any rules about age it’s more how comfortable I feel, I still wear shorts in summer but maybe not ‘in town’ xx
@@indiabilly exactly, my dear! i do the same. i do not feel there are any "rules" either about age...it is a PERSONAL thing. as i keep saying for ME ONLY this showing of all the skin at my "certain age" is not appropriate FOR ME. but yes...i do wear my skorts or shorter dresses with leggings now and feel it is very fashion forward. my point was not about rules and aging and what terms we use to describe ourselves. my feeling about the video is that i personally take away from it the "rules" or fashion "suggestions" such as alyssa mentioned with the oversized and boxy with oversized and boxy is not the normal thing one would do and have it look good. but by tweaking certain things...a button unbuttoned here, a belt there, color blocking, monochrome, etc....THOSE are the things i think are ageless and timeless! and btw...iris apfel is my spirit animal just so you all do not think i am stodgy and buttoned up. and the whole slow fashion thing...big fan.
absolutely - as long as you're adjusting your style for YOU that's what's important!
I was looking at the dress thinking how cute it was but my legs would FREEZE! Was thinking, hmmm… would tights spoil the look? And then you showed it!
The last look with the dress is my favorite! To shorten the dress hemline with a belt is genius. It gives that cool bad-ass vibe and makes your toned legs longer. I was worrying about being too warm on the top and too cold on the bottom. Then you added leggings and overcoat, it is perfect for cold weather! It is indeed very you.
Thank you so much Alice! xx
That last look really worked well with the black tights added for winter. It just made more sense for the winter with the double-layered coats. To wear the dress in the spring/summer just remove the black blazer, keep the denim jacket, won't need the tights, and wear a nude heel or sandal. The dress was so pretty belted that way.
Thank you ! xx
The third, perfect
Wow! Excellent ideas to buy my own closet!!!
All hits. Would have been interested in seeing the black leather pants tucked into tall boots.
It's comforting to know that you also sometimes struggle to style an item in your wardrobe. That flouncy babydoll dress works now. I wouldn't have necessarily understood how it could substitute for the longer dress, so you're educating me. Thanks.
Hi Shirley! I'm so glad this was helpful for you! And yes - I personally think it's a giant myth that stylists and influencer just put something together right away and it looks good lol
You are on the right track, some of the other fashion videos I have e seen are very much the same boring new items rather than how to style the clothing.
I really like how you took the dress and styled it, with the black tights even at 56 I could get away with it. I think that is my favorite of the 3 solely because you styled a piece that has been more challenging!
Absolutely! Im' so glad you liked thanks for watching Tracey!
Love the different textures to the all black, very trendy in a classy way 😍🇬🇧xxx
Maybe a chambray shirt would do instead of a full-on denim jacket.. more and more of these and I enjoy this content of yours.
The last outfit “development” was fantastic!
thank you!xx
That last one….so good!
Ciao Alyssa! Your looks are always a hit. My favorite is the dress look even tho I am 68. 🤣 That tuxedo jacket is a keeper! So versatile. Sunday is Alyssa day! You are so creative and inspirational. Love love love you!!🥰 XOXO
Thank you so much for the kind words Norah!
I've been looking for some slow fashion advice and found your channel. You are such a ray of sunshine in the world of people doing shein hauls and buying clothes for an instagram picture. Thank you! I am learning so much from you.
thank you so much Natalia it means a lot!
Thanks I could use my old fav clothes that are in my closet. It saves me a lot of time and money.
Your shorter floral dress looks so much better than the long maxi dress in the inspiration pic - great style there. I like it best w/o the belt. The belt kind of says 'trying too hard".
For the 2nd all black look, I much prefer the patent leather boots with the outfit. It adds some visual interest to the monochrome look.
I always end up liking much more your version than the original inspo look 😍
I’ve started shopping my closet and discovered clothes I have not worn in awhile. I also gotten in the habit of creating outfits from watching this channel.
Every outfit is a hit. The last one is even better that the inspiration one.
The intro with dress and white socks🤣 thats why we love Alyssa
Like that cute little dress. I thought the length was fine. Liked the black blazer with the flared jeans. And the puffer with the all black was nice.
Thanks for recreating them with creativity ….and flexibility , for sure
I love it ..especially like the veronica beard inspo
That last look is great!
Top. You share it with friends. ✨👍😊☺️😌😏😘👑
Dress look for the win.
I would have never thought to wear denim under that blazer. I rushed to my closet and pulled out a my denim vest and very similar blazer, and BAM! I love the look. Now to try it with various dresses/skirts to create my look. Thank you!😘
Janet, do you have leather, or faux leather, or coated denim? Something like that might be fantastic. Maybe with a pretty girly sweater or blouse? Wish I could see what your up too. Second Sundays are my favorite. So inspiring.
Alyssa-the great thing about Veronica Beard blazers are that you can buy "dickeys" (inserts?) that you can zip into the blazer. That denim jacket is an insert; no bulk. I think it really extends the wearing options of blazers.
Susan, I love those VB dickies too, but they are pricey. See my post about a DYI option that I just posted, by turning a denim jacket into a vest.
Loved when you added the black tights under the short dress! Actually, loved all those looks😍
So glad! Thanks for watching Cindy!
Love this video! Such a great guide to enjoying inspiration without being sucked in to buying more and more. I was surprised by how much I liked the last look- I haven't worn dresses in a very long time because I don't relate to the soft feminine look, but I think with this kind of look it might actually work for me. Please do more of these!
Thank you Maayan! I have a whole playlist of these if you're looking! ua-cam.com/play/PLHqteBRF3WEQ9s0fUu7Nv4XD8ENvhSjLJ.html
Dress & blazer combo is cute. I like it with the leggings.
Why is it that whenever you do these 'inspiration' videos that you always style better than the person you are inspired by? You indeed are our inspiration. Love these videos. Have a great week Alyssa x
I love that you don’t replicate or copy but instead break it down as you say to components. I’m learning so much from these videos. Thank you.
This is so weird but i just saw a Veronica Beard outfit the other day on Insta and though OMG! an oversized blazer over a denim jacket! What a great idea!!! Tried it and I love it but didn't think to try with a dress. I will now tho'. Gorgeous looks and great styling as always Alyssa x
oooh have fun! xx
I never thought to layer jackets either. This spring I went to NYC to pick up a pair of shoes for a friend at Dior. I don’t shop there. I got out of my car and realized I had two different shoes on. I happened to have parked in front of Zadig and Voltaire. I found a great tan trench 70 percent off. The sales girl told me to try my leather jacket under it. I thought she was nuts!!!!! But she was right. It just looks so super fly. With a white sneaker! Yummmy. Wish I could see your take on it.
I love the way you think aloud about the outfits telling us what you think works or doesn’t work and why. I have clothes from years ago and often try to use them in a new way. I get ideas from you and am so grateful you teach us how to use the old in fresh ways. Please do more of these videos: a picture you want to copy and how you put it together from your closet. I LOVE IT. THANK YOU!
I like your looks better then the inspos. Except for the short dress. Nothing above my knees for me lol
So great - I don’t wear skirts and I live in a warmer climate so my outfit would be black blazer, tencel/chambray shirt to reduce bulk, black and white zebra patterned shirt, black cropped pants and high boots--I love your videos and how you break down the elements so we can apply our own versions ❤
I also love the longer videos, which show more possibilities. I love listening to your analysis, it really shows such creativity, how the inspiration can be the starting point to several more ideas. 💜
I also love short hemlines and I am 51! If it suits you and you love it, wear it.
Everything looked fantastic! I especially loved the third look. If you're still looking for ideas on inspiration, I would like to suggest Jenny Walton.
love Jenny Walton! Thanks for the suggestion!
The last style was stunning. Those kinds of dresses are my style but I have wanted ways to dress them up more. It looked amazing with tights or without. I might have to try something similar
Super “educational”! Your very detailed narration is what does it. Thanks!
I love that you included a dress. I, too, struggle with styling dresses and resorted to store ads for examples. 😆
Loved this and especially appreciated seeing the tights at the end because I was wondering...wouldn't she be super warm on top with denim and a blazer and wouldn't her knees be freezing??? Haha! Glad to see this. I have all those pieces (well a brown floral dress) so am anxious to try this one. Thanks again...I love these inspiration videos!
lol without tights is definitely a shoulder season look!
CareersbyJen, I wish I could see how you express your personal style using both the inspiration of the original photo and the variation Alyssa created. I’ll be doing the same. I have both a denim jacket and a denim vest. I’m excited to try the vest. I’ve had it forever and I love it. But I am extremely challenged when it comes to using the vest in outfits. Good inspiration!
@@erikahalford yes! A vest would work very well. I don't have one but I do have a denim shirt and a jacket. Fun stuff! Wishing you all sorts of inspiration too as we learn from Alyssa. 😊
Do you have a crossbody bag with a chain strap - take it off & attach to your belt for that chain belt look - what you combined was great but needs that drop chain look
Unexpectedly, the silver zipper on your puffer coat became such a architectural feature to me in the all black look. I thought it looks even better than the inspiration.
I knew it was a Dicky! Veronica Beard is brilliant for that, adding the layered look without the bulk. Love your creations!
I like the look with the dress but I do not know what kind of weather it fits in. Maybe a pair of thights.
They were all hits! Nice job!
Love it, love it, love it!!!👍👍👍
Loved your interpretation of the Veronica Beard outfit! Very creative. I thought all of the outfits were great, Alyssa.
I’ve admired those Veronica beard blazers for years…. Never would have thought of wearing my denim jacket under one of my blazers! Thanks, great looks today.
I’ve literally been binge watching your videos recently. I have more of a modern bohemian style. I think I’ve been hesitant to really dive into my style fully. Watching your tips are really helping me reimagine my closet and identify what I am naturally drawn to. I find I don’t need a lot in my wardrobe. I just need things that work. So making new outfits out of old clothes is so key. Love your channel!
Yep, ditto on the denim vest idea from a fav snug jean jacket -- have had mine for several years and love layering with it. But now, Alyssa, I want a black puffer as I love all black outfits too! lol
hahaha I think that could work with any sporty coat!
@couponnut2 same! I went to goodwill this evening to begin my treasure hunt for a black puffer! They should be on sale or going on sale as stores are putting out spring and summer now. I’ve been seeing shorts on the racks. We should comment to each other if we see something on sale. Or maybe we can trade items? My only social media is UA-cam and Pinterest. I’m sure there are groups on other platforms. I don’t think I want to go back to all the social media though. I wonder if there is a way for Alyssa to do a live that would facilitate such a thing? I’m not too familiar with how this stuff works.
I kept thinking how much I would love the third look with black tights, and then, voila! Looked perfect with the boots!
You nailed the first look. I enjoyed the other looks but I especially liked when you put the tights with the dress. I was thinking it would be too cold to wear otherwise. Thanks for a great video.
Love the last look, especially how you winterized it! Nice video!
That brown belt is wow! Everytime I see it, I like it more ;) Very interesting video as always!
I actually much preferred your outfit to the Veronica Beard inspo! Thanks for another great video
I loved the ideas! I often wear my buffers with elevated looks. For the dress, I think I will try a denim shirt instead. Tks
Great looks, very inspiring! If the denim jacket is too thick, you could replace it with a chambray shirt or a denim dress that buttons at the front. And for the black puffer coat outfit, maybe chain necklaces could bring more metal or a chain strap purse. Always great to see style translated for eastern Canada.
Yes! I thought of my chambray shirt as well - great idea!
Especially love the last look! Yay!
The looks in this video are awesome! My favs were the all black with the puffer jacket and the dress layered with denim and the blazer!! Awesome, awesome!! One thing too: never underestimate the value of a nice subtle belt to add that little something-something to an outfit. When you added the belt to each look, I thought it really elevated the look in a simple yet powerful way that it wouldn't have without it. Love this video! I find your videos are always inspiring in one way or another!
The VB dickies are great for those who cannot "layer" a jacket under a blazer due to larger arms or even climate. A denim vest is another option too.
yes! A denim vest is fab and easy to DIY or find secondhand!
Love the look with the dress, and the way you styled it. The denim jacket under the jacket is genius!
Thank you Jacqueline!
I have a dress in that same style in my wardrobe that I have yet to wear for the spring season (mid-length with this cinched-in detailing around the waist and wrists), so this video actually helped me to look at styling it from a different perspective. Thank you for the inspiration, Alyssa! 😊❤
Blazer, dress, boots look. EPIC! 🤩
The way you styled the dress was perfect. I thought the inspiration piece was just a little much with the long skirt, etc. It reminded me of dressing for "modesty" as the highest goal- too covered up. But with the shorter skirt, it was really cute! I did think that it might be too cold in the winter, so I'm glad you showed it with the tights and turtleneck, too.
The first and third looks are definitely a hit! You look much better than the models! The zadig Voltaire is not quite as cool, I think the model looked better on this one, but your puffer is cool too 😉
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️As always, I look forward to & love your videos.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really like the designers you took inspiration from! And I must admit, I didn’t think the first outfit was going to work out…but you did nail it.
thank you! xx
The dress outfit looks great!
Thank you Kelly! xx
I think these are my favorite videos, when you create a whole outfit from an inspiration. I've noticed that the first 4:30 mn of your video, and all the sections filmed in the same spot, seem to have been filmed in quick motion - like 1.1 or 1.2 speed. Your voice is higher pitched than usual, the movements are quicker, it's a bit weird. You sound like yourself again when you start putting together the first outfit. Maybe a setting on your camera?
Great video... 'Yes To The Dress!... Especially with the tights.
Right away I can do the first two and will attempt the third one. Unbuttoning the blouse was genius. I don’t do a lot of black, but have a navy puffer. Can’t wait to try that one!
amazing! Have fun with it Kathy!
The last look was AMAZING 👏🏽
Loved the 2nd look especially with the turtle neck and tights.
I'm so happy I found your channel. :) You're so cute and fun!
Thank you Kelsey for the kind words! xx
She really is!
I have also a dress with small flowers, but I have never worn it with a jeans jacket and a blazer. The three pieces I have already for years. I have to try to wear it together. It will really be a new look and modern look for me. Thanks for this inspiration.
I wonder if a denim shirt would work instead of the jacket. It would be thinner and make layering easier. I have a chambray shirt that I may try to style like this instead of a denim jacket. Either way you always do a great job of showing us how to make our wardrobes work for us Thank you!
yes! I thought of that too!
Sunday with you is sunny 🌞! You are part of my Sunday ritual, and i am thankful. & 2 & 3 were a hit👗👠👛
ahhh thank you wRen, i'm grateful to be part of your Sunday! xx
Love all the outfits. A hit video! 😍👏👏👏😎
I really enjoy your videos and the concept that you promote! My only request is that you choose to have ads play somewhat less frequently. I totally understand the desire to monetize the content and have an ad here and there. But this video in particular was excessive with so many ads that it became too distracting. I love the channel and content, and would love to continue watching and subscribing, that is, if the frequency of ads becomes more reasonable.
Love the first look! So 70's!❤
Ciao bella. Love all 3 outfits and I'll try the second one. I was hoping to hear you talking some little words in Portuguese. Where are you dear? Kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷
ahhh I am still practicing my Portuguese!
Hit, hit HIT! I like the dress with the tights --- for me anyway, but looks great on you both ways. Could you have used a denim shirt instead of the denim jacket for less bulk under the jacket? I wonder. Thanks!
absolutely! My denim shirt is very light and doesnt have a lot of structure so I worried it would have disappeared under the blazer which is why i stuck with the jacket for this one :)
Nailed them! Great idea to elevate a puffer into a monochromatic outfit.
Great inspiration. I was debating getting rid of my tiered cotton dress.... the last outfit changed my mind... keeping it ... thank you 💓
ahh amazing - have fun restyling it! xx
CIAO Alyssa, me, myself, always fight with my inner conflict styling dresses, like a normal lady (hearing my mom's voices, be more feminine😵) but, I'll have to try on white a pretty dress like yours and style it very confident😎 I like how it looks on you👏
Another fun and inspirational video, thank you! Uh, is it just me, your voice sounds higher pitched... did you speed it up?
Loved every single outfit u created!!:). Infect I liked your better then the model’s 😍. Thank u for this video.
I made a discovery that I want to share. Feedback would be awesome. I was in the shop your closet archives. There was one where Alyssa layered a thin turtleneck under a chunky sweater to mimic a chunky turtleneck. Last week I was trying to get the chunky turtleneck vibe and it just wasn’t working. I went into my bin of items to donate and found a pair of knit black pants. I cut a portion of one leg and after some fluffing and playing had the PERFECT black turtleneck. Has anyone tried this? Would you try it? Any tips for refining this? Did I break the slow fashion rules and put myself in the restyling category now? so curious.
Very creative solution!
Have not tried this, but it's a promising idea. I'd run a line of bias tape on the raw knit edge to keep it from fraying from wear or washing. A stretch bias tape might be needed. Thank you for sharing your idea!
That is such a creative idea!! I would check out @PatMcCullough's tip below!
@@patmccullough5885 smart! I suppose one could tape or glue or even put in a few hand stitches depending on the fabric and the person. Since it actually worked, I think I will take your advice and use the tape so I can wear it again. AND, it adds more warmth is you like something around your neck. Not everyone does. I found a light and VERY tight black turtleneck dress that I’ve had for years. I think I might cut it into a shirt so I can have a chunky turtle neck and and a lighter, thinner one as well. I really do value this community. We really do help each other and I’m always just as inspired by the comments as the videos. It makes getting dressed fun. I definitely don’t take myself as seriously as I once did. I am more likely to try new outfit combinations. I’m not on instagram. I wish UA-cam would allow pictures in the comments. How fun would it be to see others take on there second sunday outfits. These are my favorite videos Alyssa makes!!! Thank you everyone.
Hi. I love your last look with the dress. It's more fun than the original. Thank darling. Keep it up.
This was FANTASTIC Alyssa, I tuned back in to your Chanel after a bit of a break looking for ideas for capsule wardrobes for my 4 month stay in France and voila….you have a video for your 3 months in Portugal!!! Addicted again to your amazing way of thinking. Bon-voyage!!!!