Something I really appreciate and want to honor you for, for a moment, is that you include images of folks we don't usually see in fashion media. Thank you for striving to be inclusive. I'm sure we all notice the effort, but I wanted to take the time to acknowledge that effort.
@@afrobelle8626 For sure! I was thinking that the most noticeable difference between this being contrived diversity vs. a genuine care for all bodies is how fantastic all the bodies look in the clothes! Everyone looks cool and aspirational. All bodies deserve that!
For my entire growing up years, everything told us that “flattering” was the one non-negotiable style element. What this meant was “whatever makes you look as skinny as possible.” It’s been hard for me to break out of this mindset! I’ve had to force myself to allow myself to wear things just because I like them and I think they’re beautiful-regardless of whether they make me look as slender as possible. “Skinny” is not the definition or limit of beauty. I appreciate content like this to remind me of that!
I feel this so much too. Last year I bought what I would say is my first HLP sweater: oversized, long, and with an exaggerated turtleneck. I love it and have waited all summer to be able to wear it again! Honestly, I just love the way it makes me look and feel. It violates all the fashion rules my mom had ingrained in me by the time I was 10. It’s been so fun and affirming to just go for it and wear clothes that I never thought I could pull off because of my size and shape-specifically because they made me look larger. It feels like a fashion statement in itself to simply wear something that breaks all those ‘rules.’
Yes…..100% YES! I’m a small petite woman. However, my daily dressing goal is not to always look taller and skinnier. I don’t always want to show my shape. But I do still want to look polished and put together. I’ve had to battle in my mind against the social norms cuz they didn’t feel like me. I love multiple proportions depending on what fits the occasion and my mood for the day. I love options!
Something I really appreciate about HLP's style videos is how they aren't just the same basic, warmed-over, personal style 101 tips. There is deep thinking and real insight here. I like to think I know a lot about dressing but I genuinely learn so much from these videos!
same, I love to know the WHY behind different concepts. videos like this are so great because this isn't just for one type of personal style, it's a framework that everyone can use and apply to their own style.
I almost never try Loose-Loose because I've been plus size my whole life. This video actually inspired me to pair a sweater with a maxi skirt and I think I'm on to something here!! Also, the effort you put into inclusiveness is NOT going unnoticed. I hope to see more creators following your lead.
Another tip if loose/loose doesn't feel flattering but you want to make it work for you: Try pants like the trousers in the video that emphasize the waist, especially high waisted, and then have your loose top be cropped or waist length. The resulting hourglass shape can really make this work for a lot of us who would otherwise be blobby in an uncool way in loose/loose.
For people trying out loose-loose, I recommend draping a long thin scarf around the back of your neck. It matches with the loose elements of the outfit and adds vertical lines, preventing the looser clothing from making you look squat. Bonus points if it’s windy: the loose clothes and scarf will move so beautifully as you walk and make you feel like a model! 😊
I always find wonderful parallels in your style videos. As a composer and musician and dancer, when I decide on something I know will seem intriguing or nuanced, I always consider how I might signal its intentionality so that anyone would immediately see that it is not a mistake or happenstance but is indeed “a choice”.
Yes! I was a part of a performing arts group and it seemed that some of the choreographers did not understand that it helps to take the time and make the effort to create clearly discernible shapes & movements.
no, but this video is brilliant and so necessary!! Thank you so much for showing people of all body types, ages, genders, and abilities. Everyone can look stylish in all of those silhouettes.It's time we moved on from outdated 'dressing for body types' rules.
I really love how thoughtful you are with picking examples for every-Body - and it doesn't feel.... forced or for show or for browny points - it feels intentional and genuine? It makes sense it's inclusive in a meaningful way. This is peak inclusive.
As always, I feel so much joy watching your style content when I get to see so many images of people with different body types, different abilities, different skin tones and different gender expression! Seeing a diversity of beauty is such a delight!
Hannah, I can’t begin to describe how grateful I am for this wardrobe series you made! I learn so much from these and am so inspired afterwards to look at my clothes with a fresh eye and change the game when it comes time to shop for a new piece! Thank you! ❤
I appreciate the categories. I like thinking about fashion with some loose defined “rules”. For those that don’t like tight-tight or loose-loose: Tight tight needs something loose at all times (think cardigan or open coat as illustrated) and loose loose needs something tight (sleek hair or tucked in top or fitted wrist or ankle). Well done overall 💕
This is great advice, but most of all I enjoy you're calming presence. You create such a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere in your videos, it feels healing to watch.
I've missed your clothing content! This video is great. Also love that you make an effort to use inclusive imagery in your examples. No one does this as well as you.
The way your face lights up when you talk about loose-loose 💕 Being a millennial, Loose on top, tight on the bottom unwittingly became my casual wear go-to for SO many years. Chunky knits & leggings, oversized tees & leggings… etc. I’m trying to experiment, particularly with loose on bottom, and am having so much fun with huge wide leg trousers and cargo pants - but, I have to agree with you in that shoe choice often has to be a bit elevated for it to look intentional and not frumpy. Loose-loose, believe it or not, is what’s most intimidating to me! And I find it crazy that it’s what we’ve been seeing all over the place - esp streetwear - since about 3-4 years ago (basically since the pandemic). I see it done with sweats and slicked back hair and I’m just like 😳 but it looks soo cozy and when done right can actually look quite put-together
Ahaha. My ability to deny selfcare is legendary - it gives me panic attacks. But even then, I still try when I am deep in my pmdd cycle. Thank you for the reminder to keep going. As for doing something physical - I also enjoy hand sewing, cleaning the fridge and just writing by hand.
My husband loves your content as much as I do. He's been so much more confident lately because of your video on why we feel drab in our clothes, and we discuss a lot of your content together when we style ourselves in the morning. Thanks for the concise and beautifully presented information
I really must say, I missed your content so much. Not only for the actual information but because you really have one of the loveliest groups of viewers on the site. These comments are always so thoughtful and comfortable. ❤
I'm a pretty adventurous dresser, and over the years found myself gravitating most to silhouette 4. One great way I found of elevating it is to go for very bold colours and prints, as well as big boots. Just amping it up to 11 and being all "I'm here, I'm taking up space, look at me" signals that YOU don't think you look sloppy, and people tend to take cue from that confidence and perceive you as dressing very intentionally. I agree with your assessment that hair also helps pull this off, although I'd argue it needn't be necessarily sleek - simply having it obviously styled sends the message that you 100% meant to look this way, rather than rolling out of bed and throwing on whatever.
I find your fashion videos very helpful as I am 32 and still wearing clothes I’ve worn since my mid 20s and I would like to feel more grown up in my clothes but never knew how to get out of that and it’s kinda scary! I always thought I’d have to redo my whole wardrobe but now I know what to look for or invest in. Thanks Hannah ♥️
Thank you for this practical video where you explain the overarching “formula” with examples. For the loos loose look, I have the impression that it works best when the pull / top is tucked in the bottom.
I'm glad I found your channel! I really appreciate your content, especially the ones about fashion and purchase choices. It's very educative and fun to watch. You're like that cooler sister that hacked personal branding and lifestyle. The effort you put on the videos is remarkable. Great ideas, great execution; I hope you're compensated accordingly!
Bringing in little bits of scale or scale contrast or fittedness into the loose/loose silhouette has been hugely helpful for me to wear it comfortably. I'm 4'11" so it's easy for all oversized to make me look like a kid playing dressup in adult clothes. But now I love outfits with top / loose bottom if there's a fitted waist, or fitted cuffs, or super cropped loose pants worn with very fitted sleek boots, etc.
I am going through a period of change in my body (getting stronger with a trainer; which also means larger for me) and I’m working on going through my closet and plucking out all the things that don’t fit. I am also had a change in career (now working in a much less formal setting). All of your fashion perspectives have been so inspiring.
So interesting! This really clarified for me why I love how I look in high-waisted loose trousers, even though I generally don't care for wearing trousers/pants at all. I'm a fitted on top/loose on bottom girlie almost exclusively, but I do it with fitted tops and retro skirts mostly. This explains why branching out into wide-legged trousers was such a win for me!
Thank you! Getting dressed can be such a challenge. I can get lost in choosing the right mix of colors/fabrics/fit/silhouettes. Finally some style advice that is so helpful and to the point...and doesn't make me want to just rehaul my whole wardrobe.😅 As others have mentioned, appreciate the diverse examples represented in your videos. ❤
I have a deep affection for dressing and fashion. Your conversations are so elevated and they are exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you for helping me look at my closet and body with more grace and confidence.
rarely do i watch one of your fashion videos and not see myself represented in at least one of the models you show as examples. the inclusivity does not go unnoticed! thank you
As always, the example photos you so thoughtfully chose bring me so much joy! I was just watching a recent video from Michelle Wang and she talked about how an oversized silhouette (like no 4) has always been her style, regardless of how her body fluctuates. She is a great example of someone who always looks sleek in that type of silhouette
Thank you! after watching some discouraging "this is no longer on trend" Fall fashion vids, it's so nice to hear you talk about all the possibilities!! Seriously, yours' are the only fashion videos that make me feel inspired and not shamed.
So helpful. The analysis and strategy discussion is phenomenal. Many style influencers talk about 1 and 2, but not the others. I’ve felt ashamed for wanting to wear loose/loose. But now I know I gravitate toward it because I am a rectangle and with the right drapiness, that silhouette suits me and it reflects my aesthetic for flowy, layered, unexpected outfits. Can’t wait to experiment with these silhouettes. Brilliant!
Omg, I was also recently having an itch for loose- loose silhouettes as I often end up wearing 1 & 3 mostly and was literally feeling so weird for wanting to pair loose- loose garments !!
You look absolutely incredible in the all of the outfit formulas but so chic in the "big on top, big on bottom with the scarf!" You look like a movie star ❤ For myself, I love the oversized bottom with a more slightly fitted top....think, my Eileen Fisher linen pants with a simple more fitted sleeveless t-shirt....at the age of 57 I have decided to stop worrying if it's "correct" for my 5 foot frame to dress this way and embrace how I "feel" in my clothes....I care about how I look too but you are so right....I you feel good, you can carry it off and look good too! I have an autoimmune disease that created so much pain that I can often only tolerate elastic waist pants....most fashion channels say that elastic waist pants are a no-no, but for me, it is often my only option.... Love your content and thank you for helping us all see that we can pull of any look...regardless of body shape, size or medical limitation ❤
love me some loose loose! it's definitely my go-to as well, I find the Olsen twins can be really great inspo for making that work. I've found making one part of your body stick out really helps, like if you have an oversized top and wide leg pants, I'll have the pants be a bit cropped, so you can see my ankles, and that bit of punctuation makes the oversize oversize look intentional... especially with like a smart loafer or sandal. I also love the oversized coat or scarf on a loose loose outfit, really brings the drama
I love #4 volume + volume even though I’m very short. I used to do all fitted but prefer the drama and 90s grunginess of an all relaxed silhouette. Thank you for your incredible, inclusive content and hope you are taking ease with postpartum life. ❤❤
It has been making me so happy to see new videos pop up in my feed! I watched nearly your entire backlog starting last spring and finished up right before you went on maternity leave and having new videos to watch has been a wonderful gift. I hope you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving.
I'm curvy petite so my version of loose loose is a relaxed fit top and high-waisted straight leg pants. Shoulders need to fit well and I need to tuck to show my waist a bit. I love the siluette and how I feel when I wear it.
I just love your thoughtful content. Endlessly here for it! Thanks to you and Joe for your time and efforts. It’s such a pleasure to watch and consider your points.
Wow I absolutely love this breakdown and I realised that these 4 proportions are exactly how I think about my outfit too !! Something else that's interesting that I noticed is , anything thats moderately fitted ( not really loose or tight ) often goes untouched in my wardrobe after the initial excitement has worn off !! And I personally feel like moderately fitting tops and bottoms dont add that chicness and intentionally put together feel to any outfit !! And now will , be actively avoiding such clothes ! Also ,love the inclusivity you bring to fashion , Hannah❤❤❤
first of all: i want to be your friend. you make the best content ever! in the same way it makes me more conscious about my choices, it also makes me inspired to use my stuff and feel good about myself. now I really need this kind of video for summer/hot temperatures, as i live in brasil and we are definitely living boiling times
I always appreciate wardrobe videos and how to put together outfits because I've never been very good at it, and that's after 7 decades. I love seeing things through your eyes and love the way you categorize clothing; you are the most creative person in this area IMO and your wardrobe videos have helped me more than any other sources. Trinny Woodall has also helped a lot as I have almost the same body type as her and have learned what works on my pear body and...importantly..."why" it works. But your wardrobe videos have helped me the most and I love the detail you go into when you are describing something, even here your creativity shines brightly. So thank you, thank you, so much; because of you I am now wearing more of my clothes - many of which I loved but didn't understand how to wear - and feel so much happier with how much use I'm getting out of those formerly abandoned-but-kept items. This is so very helpful-thank you!
I do this! The one half relaxed, the other sleek also works nicely for what I call "Colorado business casual", where one half can be dressed up, the other down
My years long hunt for a full length, cocooning - but not bulbous - wool coat continues. The example you wore in the tight over tight section was perfect.
Level 4 is my favorite style. I find showing a little skin as well, like you did with the blouse and brown pants, throws in some balance and makes it look snazzier I think.
i LOVE your fashion vids!! i am so inspired to try new fashion things and everything you have to say in your videos changes the way i think about beauty and aesthetics 💞💞 hope you and your family are doing well!
Even though I don’t really think of myself as someone who is interested in fashion, I really do love these fashion videos. I especially appreciate that they involve such practical advice that helps me shop smarter. It’s so much more valuable than just exploring fashion trends or talking about what styles look best on this or that body shape, etc. That video where you show how to analyze your clothing choices was, likely, revolutionary (e.g. figuring out what type of clothing you wear the most, thereby revealing what types of garments might be the best investment for you). This video really helps me understand my preferences, why I usually go for certain kinds of garments, and what to look for in garments when I want to step outside my comfort zone a little bit. I feel way cooler just having watched this video 😎
Some more tip to try for balancing the loose on top and bottom: 1) Do not make it all over your body. Have a wide skirt and big chunky sweater, but add a belt, or tuck it in, to show off your waist. Layer tight on loose, e.g. have the chunky top piece cropped and a tight basic tee underneath, or pick shorter sleeves and show your wrists. Wear culottes or galligaskins with slim shoes or boots. 2) Mix the levels of "flowiness", e.g. a loose flowy silk blouse with heavy woollen pants, or chunky sweater with a tulle maxi skirt.
2 is my go to, with the pieces i have i feel like it suits my short-waisted body better. i prefer 1 in theory, but finding good pants for this has been hard since i thrift 95% of what i buy. thankfully i know how to sew :)
Omg Hannah. Your fashion videos never disappoint. Question: Where or how do you find the photos? I find that when I search for inspo on Pinterest, the same photos tend to pop up and they’re usually kind of “safe”. I’ve struggle finding street style photos (imo they are much more about inspo than fashion bloggers selling you stuff)
I truly appreciate how varied the images are that you use in these fashion videos. This is such solid, applicable advice. I’ve been using the earlier videos in this series as I curate my closet. I love being guided towards thoughtful actions. Whether it’s purchasing or NOT purchasing.
Hannah, this was so wonderful! I have similar pants like yours but I think mine is a wine colored Quince satin one. I think permutation 1 and 4 would be my go to’s as well. I would be too shy wearing choice 2 unless my top was long enough to cover my bottom area. My takeaway with this vid is that whatever combo you choose, make sure to balance it somehow with something contrasting. Thank you for this neat vid, chef’s kiss for me!
Thank you so much for your fashion videos! I'm not a "fashion person" but really struggle figuring out what to wear and want to feel my best. Seriously I appreciate these so much
Since starting to watch your new channel, my confidence in finding my style and wearing my clothes has skyrocketed. Thank you for posting such great content.
i recently bought 3 cashmere turtlenecks online from the rack for $65/piece. i bought one size up in black, mocha and burgundy. they go well w my aging investment cardicoats. Take care of yourself and your clothes. 🧦
I love these kind of videos. Kathleen Illustrated had a similar video with her thrifted clothes but she called them Outfit Recipes, which I thought was fun. I like the big on top with a big chunky sweater with a vintage 90's silk nightgown that I got the slit on the side sewed up that I will be rocking as a dress. I'm a little bit obsessed now to find vintage silk
SHE HATH SPOKEN HER FULL NAME AND ASCENDED TO HER FULL POWER! Hannah, you are my style muse. I love the way you articulate styling and comfort and quality…just so dang excited about this video and your thoughtful examples to give us inspiration! Hugs to Felix 🥰
Great video! Nothing makes me feel more cool and sexy than a chunky ,oversized sweater with a pair of baggy, slinky drapey trousers. The contrast of textures is everything.
Just yesterday I realized I want to revert back to my favorite silhouette: tight on top, loose on the bottom. If it stick to this, it's easier to shop and mix and match with a smaller wardrobe. If I am doing loose/loose I need to show my arms and wrists, some collarbone, or ankle- basically some skin so that I don't look like just a block of fabric. Thank you for the recent fashion content. Fun and useful!
This was so helpful! I really like tight-tight and tight-loose silhouettes on me best, so I just realized loose tops might not be the most versatile for me but slim tops would be. Thats great to know!
Silhouette No. 2 is where I live! Both the longer, oversized version and the cropped. And my favorite pants for it are the Quince Ponte pants in their skinny version 😁
Between this series and the one Hannah Witton did on refining her style I feel so much confident about building a wardrobe I love over time. Thank you.
Something I really appreciate and want to honor you for, for a moment, is that you include images of folks we don't usually see in fashion media. Thank you for striving to be inclusive. I'm sure we all notice the effort, but I wanted to take the time to acknowledge that effort.
Yes! Love to see it.
I so agree. More “points” because the diversity is clearly not contrived and is also in line with HLP’s personal politics / philosophy ❤
Yes!!! I always appreciate the effort to find these images. 🤎🤎🤎
@@afrobelle8626 For sure! I was thinking that the most noticeable difference between this being contrived diversity vs. a genuine care for all bodies is how fantastic all the bodies look in the clothes! Everyone looks cool and aspirational. All bodies deserve that!
Totally agree!
For my entire growing up years, everything told us that “flattering” was the one non-negotiable style element. What this meant was “whatever makes you look as skinny as possible.” It’s been hard for me to break out of this mindset! I’ve had to force myself to allow myself to wear things just because I like them and I think they’re beautiful-regardless of whether they make me look as slender as possible. “Skinny” is not the definition or limit of beauty. I appreciate content like this to remind me of that!
I feel this so much too. Last year I bought what I would say is my first HLP sweater: oversized, long, and with an exaggerated turtleneck. I love it and have waited all summer to be able to wear it again! Honestly, I just love the way it makes me look and feel. It violates all the fashion rules my mom had ingrained in me by the time I was 10. It’s been so fun and affirming to just go for it and wear clothes that I never thought I could pull off because of my size and shape-specifically because they made me look larger. It feels like a fashion statement in itself to simply wear something that breaks all those ‘rules.’
Yes…..100% YES! I’m a small petite woman. However, my daily dressing goal is not to always look taller and skinnier. I don’t always want to show my shape. But I do still want to look polished and put together. I’ve had to battle in my mind against the social norms cuz they didn’t feel like me. I love multiple proportions depending on what fits the occasion and my mood for the day. I love options!
Omg I agree so much ❤❤
What she said. It’s ingrained into me, show your waist! Don’t make your thighs look bigger!
As a fan of loose/loose at all times, I think ironing and steaming my clothes make my outfits look more intentional. Hope this helps someone ❤
Very helpful! I bet you look super chic!
Something I really appreciate about HLP's style videos is how they aren't just the same basic, warmed-over, personal style 101 tips. There is deep thinking and real insight here. I like to think I know a lot about dressing but I genuinely learn so much from these videos!
same, I love to know the WHY behind different concepts. videos like this are so great because this isn't just for one type of personal style, it's a framework that everyone can use and apply to their own style.
I almost never try Loose-Loose because I've been plus size my whole life. This video actually inspired me to pair a sweater with a maxi skirt and I think I'm on to something here!!
Also, the effort you put into inclusiveness is NOT going unnoticed. I hope to see more creators following your lead.
Another tip if loose/loose doesn't feel flattering but you want to make it work for you: Try pants like the trousers in the video that emphasize the waist, especially high waisted, and then have your loose top be cropped or waist length. The resulting hourglass shape can really make this work for a lot of us who would otherwise be blobby in an uncool way in loose/loose.
Yes - or tucking in the loose top!
For people trying out loose-loose, I recommend draping a long thin scarf around the back of your neck. It matches with the loose elements of the outfit and adds vertical lines, preventing the looser clothing from making you look squat. Bonus points if it’s windy: the loose clothes and scarf will move so beautifully as you walk and make you feel like a model! 😊
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I always find wonderful parallels in your style videos. As a composer and musician and dancer, when I decide on something I know will seem intriguing or nuanced, I always consider how I might signal its intentionality so that anyone would immediately see that it is not a mistake or happenstance but is indeed “a choice”.
I love this!! I feel the same as a poet. It's amazing how general principles cross the boundaries of the different art forms.
@@HannahLouisePoston is @HannahLouisePoston_Offical even your account? Or is someone in the comments trying to copycat you? I reported just to be sure
Yes! I was a part of a performing arts group and it seemed that some of the choreographers did not understand that it helps to take the time and make the effort to create clearly discernible shapes & movements.
Hannah your diversity of imagery is unmatched. Thanks so much for that effort and thought. And for a fantastic video!
no, but this video is brilliant and so necessary!! Thank you so much for showing people of all body types, ages, genders, and abilities. Everyone can look stylish in all of those silhouettes.It's time we moved on from outdated 'dressing for body types' rules.
I really love how thoughtful you are with picking examples for every-Body - and it doesn't feel.... forced or for show or for browny points - it feels intentional and genuine? It makes sense it's inclusive in a meaningful way. This is peak inclusive.
As always, I feel so much joy watching your style content when I get to see so many images of people with different body types, different abilities, different skin tones and different gender expression! Seeing a diversity of beauty is such a delight!
I love that ur talking about tops and bottoms (ur key demographic)!
the number of times I stopped myself from uttering the phrase "loose bottom" while I filmed this
Hannah, I can’t begin to describe how grateful I am for this wardrobe series you made! I learn so much from these and am so inspired afterwards to look at my clothes with a fresh eye and change the game when it comes time to shop for a new piece! Thank you! ❤
I appreciate the categories.
I like thinking about fashion with some loose defined “rules”.
For those that don’t like tight-tight or loose-loose:
Tight tight needs something loose at all times (think cardigan or open coat as illustrated) and loose loose needs something tight (sleek hair or tucked in top or fitted wrist or ankle).
Well done overall 💕
The way that the loose loose outfit was the sexiest and coolest outfit!! In love.
This is great advice, but most of all I enjoy you're calming presence. You create such a relaxed and beautiful atmosphere in your videos, it feels healing to watch.
I've missed your clothing content! This video is great. Also love that you make an effort to use inclusive imagery in your examples. No one does this as well as you.
The way your face lights up when you talk about loose-loose 💕
Being a millennial, Loose on top, tight on the bottom unwittingly became my casual wear go-to for SO many years. Chunky knits & leggings, oversized tees & leggings… etc. I’m trying to experiment, particularly with loose on bottom, and am having so much fun with huge wide leg trousers and cargo pants - but, I have to agree with you in that shoe choice often has to be a bit elevated for it to look intentional and not frumpy.
Loose-loose, believe it or not, is what’s most intimidating to me! And I find it crazy that it’s what we’ve been seeing all over the place - esp streetwear - since about 3-4 years ago (basically since the pandemic). I see it done with sweats and slicked back hair and I’m just like 😳 but it looks soo cozy and when done right can actually look quite put-together
Ahaha. My ability to deny selfcare is legendary - it gives me panic attacks. But even then, I still try when I am deep in my pmdd cycle. Thank you for the reminder to keep going.
As for doing something physical - I also enjoy hand sewing, cleaning the fridge and just writing by hand.
Yay welcome back! Would love for you to create outfits for these 4 sillhouettes in each of your defined “formality levels”
My husband loves your content as much as I do. He's been so much more confident lately because of your video on why we feel drab in our clothes, and we discuss a lot of your content together when we style ourselves in the morning. Thanks for the concise and beautifully presented information
I’m so glad you were able to take time off but I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK
I love how you created wardrobe formulas + how you organize your closet. Super informative! Thanks again for creating
I really must say, I missed your content so much. Not only for the actual information but because you really have one of the loveliest groups of viewers on the site. These comments are always so thoughtful and comfortable. ❤
I'm a pretty adventurous dresser, and over the years found myself gravitating most to silhouette 4. One great way I found of elevating it is to go for very bold colours and prints, as well as big boots. Just amping it up to 11 and being all "I'm here, I'm taking up space, look at me" signals that YOU don't think you look sloppy, and people tend to take cue from that confidence and perceive you as dressing very intentionally. I agree with your assessment that hair also helps pull this off, although I'd argue it needn't be necessarily sleek - simply having it obviously styled sends the message that you 100% meant to look this way, rather than rolling out of bed and throwing on whatever.
Thank you for this fantastically verbally-explored video! The best I have ever seen.
I find your fashion videos very helpful as I am 32 and still wearing clothes I’ve worn since my mid 20s and I would like to feel more grown up in my clothes but never knew how to get out of that and it’s kinda scary! I always thought I’d have to redo my whole wardrobe but now I know what to look for or invest in. Thanks Hannah ♥️
The deliberate choices made for the inclusion of model/example photos is just *chefs kiss*
Thank you for this practical video where you explain the overarching “formula” with examples.
For the loos loose look, I have the impression that it works best when the pull / top is tucked in the bottom.
I'm glad I found your channel! I really appreciate your content, especially the ones about fashion and purchase choices. It's very educative and fun to watch. You're like that cooler sister that hacked personal branding and lifestyle. The effort you put on the videos is remarkable. Great ideas, great execution; I hope you're compensated accordingly!
Bringing in little bits of scale or scale contrast or fittedness into the loose/loose silhouette has been hugely helpful for me to wear it comfortably. I'm 4'11" so it's easy for all oversized to make me look like a kid playing dressup in adult clothes. But now I love outfits with top / loose bottom if there's a fitted waist, or fitted cuffs, or super cropped loose pants worn with very fitted sleek boots, etc.
Thanks for including so many elegant elder models in your photo montages!
I’ve been looking for fashion content like yours FOREVER. Thank you!!!
Thanks for including all sizes and types of people in your models. Love from this plus size woman.
I am going through a period of change in my body (getting stronger with a trainer; which also means larger for me) and I’m working on going through my closet and plucking out all the things that don’t fit. I am also had a change in career (now working in a much less formal setting). All of your fashion perspectives have been so inspiring.
So interesting! This really clarified for me why I love how I look in high-waisted loose trousers, even though I generally don't care for wearing trousers/pants at all. I'm a fitted on top/loose on bottom girlie almost exclusively, but I do it with fitted tops and retro skirts mostly. This explains why branching out into wide-legged trousers was such a win for me!
You look so sophisticated in that 4 th category with the big sweater and loose pants, hair up and the big schal! Gorgeous 👌
Thank you! Getting dressed can be such a challenge. I can get lost in choosing the right mix of colors/fabrics/fit/silhouettes. Finally some style advice that is so helpful and to the point...and doesn't make me want to just rehaul my whole wardrobe.😅
As others have mentioned, appreciate the diverse examples represented in your videos. ❤
I have a deep affection for dressing and fashion. Your conversations are so elevated and they are exactly what I have been searching for. Thank you for helping me look at my closet and body with more grace and confidence.
Hannah, your aesthetic is simply fabulous. You articulate it so well. Thank you.
All of your videos are so thoughtful and smart. You just blow me away! ❤
rarely do i watch one of your fashion videos and not see myself represented in at least one of the models you show as examples. the inclusivity does not go unnoticed! thank you
As always, the example photos you so thoughtfully chose bring me so much joy! I was just watching a recent video from Michelle Wang and she talked about how an oversized silhouette (like no 4) has always been her style, regardless of how her body fluctuates. She is a great example of someone who always looks sleek in that type of silhouette
When in doubt, return to the tried and true. The people and pieces you choose are inspiring and very inclusive. Thank you.
Thank you! after watching some discouraging "this is no longer on trend" Fall fashion vids, it's so nice to hear you talk about all the possibilities!! Seriously, yours' are the only fashion videos that make me feel inspired and not shamed.
Simple, but I never think this way when I shop. Thank you! Your fashion videos are my favourite!
Ooooh the shades of those lily silk clothes are beautiful - Lisa Eldridge level colour choices!
Ps. That jumper is giving Claudia Winkleman in The Traitors and is exemplary
Hmmmm fake scammy HLP posts about.
Your fashion videos have helped change my relationship and mindset about clothing completely. Thank you for sharing everything you’ve learned!
Truly appreciate the content of this video. You showed examples of how fashion can be inclusive without the ‘special’ tone. Thank you Hannah. ❤
So helpful. The analysis and strategy discussion is phenomenal. Many style influencers talk about 1 and 2, but not the others. I’ve felt ashamed for wanting to wear loose/loose. But now I know I gravitate toward it because I am a rectangle and with the right drapiness, that silhouette suits me and it reflects my aesthetic for flowy, layered, unexpected outfits. Can’t wait to experiment with these silhouettes. Brilliant!
Omg, I was also recently having an itch for loose- loose silhouettes as I often end up wearing 1 & 3 mostly and was literally feeling so weird for wanting to pair loose- loose garments !!
I've always enjoyed the fitted turtleneck with loose pants. So glad its back in style!
This guide is a brilliant template, Hannah. Many thanks! I'm going to rotate these proportions through the coming weeks!
You look absolutely incredible in the all of the outfit formulas but so chic in the "big on top, big on bottom with the scarf!" You look like a movie star ❤ For myself, I love the oversized bottom with a more slightly fitted top....think, my Eileen Fisher linen pants with a simple more fitted sleeveless t-shirt....at the age of 57 I have decided to stop worrying if it's "correct" for my 5 foot frame to dress this way and embrace how I "feel" in my clothes....I care about how I look too but you are so right....I you feel good, you can carry it off and look good too! I have an autoimmune disease that created so much pain that I can often only tolerate elastic waist pants....most fashion channels say that elastic waist pants are a no-no, but for me, it is often my only option.... Love your content and thank you for helping us all see that we can pull of any look...regardless of body shape, size or medical limitation ❤
love me some loose loose! it's definitely my go-to as well, I find the Olsen twins can be really great inspo for making that work. I've found making one part of your body stick out really helps, like if you have an oversized top and wide leg pants, I'll have the pants be a bit cropped, so you can see my ankles, and that bit of punctuation makes the oversize oversize look intentional... especially with like a smart loafer or sandal. I also love the oversized coat or scarf on a loose loose outfit, really brings the drama
I love #4 volume + volume even though I’m very short. I used to do all fitted but prefer the drama and 90s grunginess of an all relaxed silhouette. Thank you for your incredible, inclusive content and hope you are taking ease with postpartum life. ❤❤
It has been making me so happy to see new videos pop up in my feed! I watched nearly your entire backlog starting last spring and finished up right before you went on maternity leave and having new videos to watch has been a wonderful gift. I hope you and your family have a very happy Thanksgiving.
I'm curvy petite so my version of loose loose is a relaxed fit top and high-waisted straight leg pants. Shoulders need to fit well and I need to tuck to show my waist a bit. I love the siluette and how I feel when I wear it.
I just love your thoughtful content. Endlessly here for it! Thanks to you and Joe for your time and efforts. It’s such a pleasure to watch and consider your points.
Missed you, HLP! Glad to have you (and your wonderful advice) back!
Wow I absolutely love this breakdown and I realised that these 4 proportions are exactly how I think about my outfit too !!
Something else that's interesting that I noticed is , anything thats moderately fitted ( not really loose or tight ) often goes untouched in my wardrobe after the initial excitement has worn off !!
And I personally feel like moderately fitting tops and bottoms dont add that chicness and intentionally put together feel to any outfit !! And now will , be actively avoiding such clothes ! Also ,love the inclusivity you bring to fashion , Hannah❤❤❤
I appreciate the diversity of bodies in this video! Great advice, and images! Thank you!
first of all: i want to be your friend. you make the best content ever! in the same way it makes me more conscious about my choices, it also makes me inspired to use my stuff and feel good about myself. now I really need this kind of video for summer/hot temperatures, as i live in brasil and we are definitely living boiling times
I always appreciate wardrobe videos and how to put together outfits because I've never been very good at it, and that's after 7 decades. I love seeing things through your eyes and love the way you categorize clothing; you are the most creative person in this area IMO and your wardrobe videos have helped me more than any other sources. Trinny Woodall has also helped a lot as I have almost the same body type as her and have learned what works on my pear body and...importantly..."why" it works. But your wardrobe videos have helped me the most and I love the detail you go into when you are describing something, even here your creativity shines brightly. So thank you, thank you, so much; because of you I am now wearing more of my clothes - many of which I loved but didn't understand how to wear - and feel so much happier with how much use I'm getting out of those formerly abandoned-but-kept items. This is so very helpful-thank you!
I do this! The one half relaxed, the other sleek also works nicely for what I call "Colorado business casual", where one half can be dressed up, the other down
My years long hunt for a full length, cocooning - but not bulbous - wool coat continues. The example you wore in the tight over tight section was perfect.
This post is brilliant, Hannah. Beautiful clothes; beautiful ideas about how to wear them.
Even the “commercial” part of this video was totally enjoyable to watch!
As far as formality, it's better to be overdressed than underdressed. Thank you so much for your tasteful advice!
Yesssss! Those brown silk pants are so dreamy!
Welcome back Hannah 💛
Level 4 is my favorite style. I find showing a little skin as well, like you did with the blouse and brown pants, throws in some balance and makes it look snazzier I think.
i LOVE your fashion vids!! i am so inspired to try new fashion things and everything you have to say in your videos changes the way i think about beauty and aesthetics 💞💞 hope you and your family are doing well!
So excited to watch this!! I’ve got a more primitive version..big shirt little pants vs. little shirt big pants
Even though I don’t really think of myself as someone who is interested in fashion, I really do love these fashion videos. I especially appreciate that they involve such practical advice that helps me shop smarter. It’s so much more valuable than just exploring fashion trends or talking about what styles look best on this or that body shape, etc. That video where you show how to analyze your clothing choices was, likely, revolutionary (e.g. figuring out what type of clothing you wear the most, thereby revealing what types of garments might be the best investment for you). This video really helps me understand my preferences, why I usually go for certain kinds of garments, and what to look for in garments when I want to step outside my comfort zone a little bit. I feel way cooler just having watched this video 😎
A new fashion video from Hannah. Such bliss.
Some more tip to try for balancing the loose on top and bottom:
1) Do not make it all over your body. Have a wide skirt and big chunky sweater, but add a belt, or tuck it in, to show off your waist. Layer tight on loose, e.g. have the chunky top piece cropped and a tight basic tee underneath, or pick shorter sleeves and show your wrists. Wear culottes or galligaskins with slim shoes or boots.
2) Mix the levels of "flowiness", e.g. a loose flowy silk blouse with heavy woollen pants, or chunky sweater with a tulle maxi skirt.
Amazing video. I wish I had this advice years ago. Thank you so much. Please keep doing fashion videos. You really nail it!! ❤
2 is my go to, with the pieces i have i feel like it suits my short-waisted body better. i prefer 1 in theory, but finding good pants for this has been hard since i thrift 95% of what i buy. thankfully i know how to sew :)
I absolutely love playing with proportion. It’s inspiring and gets me out of my comfort zone. I love this content and it’s clear you know your stuff.
Omg Hannah. Your fashion videos never disappoint. Question:
Where or how do you find the photos? I find that when I search for inspo on Pinterest, the same photos tend to pop up and they’re usually kind of “safe”. I’ve struggle finding street style photos (imo they are much more about inspo than fashion bloggers selling you stuff)
I truly appreciate how varied the images are that you use in these fashion videos. This is such solid, applicable advice. I’ve been using the earlier videos in this series as I curate my closet. I love being guided towards thoughtful actions. Whether it’s purchasing or NOT purchasing.
Hannah, this was so wonderful! I have similar pants like yours but I think mine is a wine colored Quince satin one. I think permutation 1 and 4 would be my go to’s as well. I would be too shy wearing choice 2 unless my top was long enough to cover my bottom area. My takeaway with this vid is that whatever combo you choose, make sure to balance it somehow with something contrasting. Thank you for this neat vid, chef’s kiss for me!
Thank you so much for your fashion videos! I'm not a "fashion person" but really struggle figuring out what to wear and want to feel my best. Seriously I appreciate these so much
Since starting to watch your new channel, my confidence in finding my style and wearing my clothes has skyrocketed. Thank you for posting such great content.
i recently bought 3 cashmere turtlenecks online from the rack for $65/piece. i bought one size up in black, mocha and burgundy. they go well w my aging investment cardicoats. Take care of yourself and your clothes. 🧦
I love these kind of videos. Kathleen Illustrated had a similar video with her thrifted clothes but she called them Outfit Recipes, which I thought was fun.
I like the big on top with a big chunky sweater with a vintage 90's silk nightgown that I got the slit on the side sewed up that I will be rocking as a dress. I'm a little bit obsessed now to find vintage silk
SHE HATH SPOKEN HER FULL NAME AND ASCENDED TO HER FULL POWER! Hannah, you are my style muse. I love the way you articulate styling and comfort and quality…just so dang excited about this video and your thoughtful examples to give us inspiration! Hugs to Felix 🥰
Thank you for giving my ideas and talking about comfort.
Great video! Nothing makes me feel more cool and sexy than a chunky ,oversized sweater with a pair of baggy, slinky drapey trousers. The contrast of textures is everything.
Just yesterday I realized I want to revert back to my favorite silhouette: tight on top, loose on the bottom. If it stick to this, it's easier to shop and mix and match with a smaller wardrobe. If I am doing loose/loose I need to show my arms and wrists, some collarbone, or ankle- basically some skin so that I don't look like just a block of fabric. Thank you for the recent fashion content. Fun and useful!
This was so helpful! I really like tight-tight and tight-loose silhouettes on me best, so I just realized loose tops might not be the most versatile for me but slim tops would be. Thats great to know!
Your outfits are very chic! The restrained palette also adds to the elegance of your outfits.
I really love it when you talk about fashion 🤗 and you look stunning!
Your example pictures are outstanding!
Silhouette No. 2 is where I live! Both the longer, oversized version and the cropped. And my favorite pants for it are the Quince Ponte pants in their skinny version 😁
Love this video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and examples and why you do what you do. Super helpful. Thank you so much! 🫶🏼
Between this series and the one Hannah Witton did on refining her style I feel so much confident about building a wardrobe I love over time. Thank you.
You look so nice in the all black outfit ( tight on top and bottom example)❤ i like your hair as well with that outfit.
Absolutely love your all inclusive imagery!