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I am transitioning my wardrobe, and enjoying my femininity more and more. Everyone asks where I am going, but most of the time it's a trip to the store or trash can. It feels empowering to look tidy, even if the task isn't glamorous.
hahaha!
Love this! I feel the same way. Always put your best foot forward!
I get that all the time! They say, You got plans today? Yeah, my plans are going to Walmart. 😂
That always makes me feel insecure when they ask were I’m going because im in a dress. How do I get over this
Hi Nikki, you always look so presentable in your dresses. My favorite thing about wearing dresses is that they are a complete outfit all in one and you don't need to put too much thought into it. I love your conviction here! xx
We need more collaborations between the two of you!
I have some high waisted dresses with shoe string straps. I wear a short tshirt over them that gathers at the front, or a chambre shirt that I tie or a short knitted sweater all which come up to the high waist. This gives it the look of a less formal skirt and top but gives me the high waisted, tummy skimming silhouette that suits me that I cant get with a normal skirt and top. I get so many comments on how lovely my "skirts" are.
I LOVE feeling feminine and old fashioned. I do not mind standing out from every one else and i get so many compliments even though i am not dressing to get attention. I embrace my womanhood and am unashamed to show that i want to be treated like a lady...
Amen 🎉
I wish I could meet people such as you. It would be such an encouragement.
I am old-fashioned too, join the club! :D
I grew up wearing skirts & blouses but pants to mow the lawn as we didn’t catch the grass. Now, we exclusively dress in skirts or dresses. At 52, a skirt and jacket is most flattering to my body because of scoliosis and having 7 children (& 8 miscarriages.) I like the opportunity to mix and match items since I have 2 daily skirts, 2 dressy skirts and an older backup skirt. Two cardigans, 2 blazers and a handful of tops gives me many options for 4 different seasons. Thanks for sharing, Nikki. Julie 🌷
I love your comment.Before I had my first I also had 2 miscarriages. I thought I would never have children. These type of comments give other women hope,that they one day will too.
All I wear for the last 20 ish years is dresses and skirts. Nothing above the knee. I also wear lacy bloomers every day. I designed and sew them myself. I have ones I make out of slip material for spring summer and cotton ones for fall winter. I make them flattering with darts at the waist and back. They are so cute and comfortable. I have bloomers I wear out in the garden as well. These are longer and thicker but no less frilly or lacy. :)
I like anything flaring out in an a line so long as it has a yoke or at least is structurally fitted at the waist and top of hip area. I have to have that structure or yoke or it looks like I have a roll where I don't. Just my body type (pear shape but not overly so).
I love being really feminine. I started to grow out my hair out 10 years ago. It's well below hip length now. I trim off a few inches per year because scraggly ends. But I am determined to get it at least below my bottom. I'd really like to get it to knee length though. Haha. It's a bit of work but not annoyingly so. I keep it in a long braid down my back 90 percent of the time.
I love your channel so much. I feel you are a motivating and positive place to spend some time. I very much feel kindred with you. I am very domestic also. And I love to serve my hubby and my family and make their lives happy and healthy. I feel so fulfilled when my man comes home from his 14 hour shift and I can hug him and take his coat for him and make him tea and have a wholesome, healthy and delicious home cooked meal ready with the house all clean. He shouldn't have to worry about a thing at home and be able to trust that I am putting in the hours here so he can relax and spend time with the kid and just be.
Thank you for making videos!!!
Like you, I also wear dresses every day. Some years ago I asked myself - what do you feel best in, and the answer was very clear: dresses. I also enjoy my undergarments, but I love wearing ones made of silk. For me they represent a daily luxury feeling, as does putting on parfume😊.
Out of modesty (I’m going to become a nun one day), I’m transitioning to only wearing a long black skirt and black shirts, and a black dress for Mass. But I have heard from other young women that after choosing to only wear skirts/dresses, that men treated them more nicely.
This has been my experience as well!
I do agree that men show more respect and courtesy
I love your post, I have decided to consider Consecrated Virginity, and want to be more feminine.
@@makeupandtheology1821 I’m so glad, God bless you. I am also wanting to be a consecrated virgin
While I totally respect and appreciate your new path of modesty , I do not appreciate those men who have ‘selective approach’ of treating women based on clothing !
I wear mostly skirts and dresses, they feel very “me” and I find them so much easier to wear and combine than trousers. Whenever I do wear trousers, my family and boyfriend are pleasantly surprised by my figure haha! I rarely wear skirts & dresses above the knee anymore. Over the years, I’ve adapted so much to a more elegant & vintage length that I feel exposed in things that are tighter and shorter. Sometimes I do wear trousers around the house just to bring a smile of surprise to my family & boyfriend’s faces 💛 The thing I love most about looking dressed up, is comments from elderly people 🥺 they always say I look lovely and ask me what the occasion is. Melts my heart.
When I was in high school, I loved dresses and skirts and would have worn them everyday, but instead limited myself to once a week. The reason for that was because I hated dealing with all of the comments, "Why are you so dressed up!?" or "Wow! Aren't you the fancy one!" Stuff like that. I got so sick of it that I swore to myself that when I graduated from high school I would never wear pants again! True to my word, that is exactly what I did. I probably didn't put on a pair of pants or jeans for two years. Then slowly, jeans and pants began to creep back into my wardrobe. But recently since finding you and Jennifer Scott, I have gotten really intentional about my wardrobe again. About a year and a half ago I gave up pants all together, and like you, after some trial and error, have come to the conclusion that it's all about dresses. I don't want to fuss with anything else. Dresses look the best. They stand alone. They are easy to work in....you never have to adjust yourself, they are flattering. Throw on an apron and you can clean the bathroom, take the apron off and you're good to go out for dinner. Plus I just feel great! And they take about 5 seconds to throw on and then you are so put together. I think it is so worth it for women to go through some trial and error and find the cut/fabrication of dress that suits your body and just go with that. Instead of being limiting, it is the most liberating thing ever!
Where do you buy your dresses?
@@lvbr9174 Hi Laura. I am very lucky in that my mom is a seamstress and I trade work at her and my dad's house for sewing. It's just so hard to find good work dresses in stores. But another really great place to look is on etsy. If you type in "Linen dresses" and specifically "CottonCandyWearShop" or "LittleWomenAtelier" the most beautiful world of dresses will open up for you. A linen dress is a bit of an investment, but they are a dream to live in, and if you just take your time and slowly replace your clothes, it is worth it. And also, as a stop gap, I have actually found many cute dresses that are great for working in at Old Navy.
@@marenlatham4349 thank you for replying, ill definitely will lookup your suggestions. Thank you😀
The attention was annoying to me at first asking why am I dressed up but I found that men and women treat you so much better when you are in a dress. The more feminine you are the more you find people open doors for you too.
Haven't owned pants in 5 years. One of the best decisions I made in my young adult life.
That's wonderful to know!
I have an anxiety disorder that means it’s probably impossible for me to relax but when I see videos like yours I feel so at peace, I can’t wait until I finish school and my life mirrors yours ❤️
Dear Nikki, I must say that I'm finding more and more channels where ladies talk about wearing dresses or no pants. It's a new normal 😁
When I was little girl, all the women in my family wore dresses with slips. We all made sure our slips did not show. To stay warm In the winter, our dresses were made of a heavier material. The adult women stockings were thicker and us younger girls wore either knee socks or knitted tights.
Hi Nikki, your videos are wonderfully done! I am in my late 60s and have had a career in public education for 46 years . . . 35 teaching high school and now in my 11th year teaching part time at a local college. Like you, I'm a dress gal. I find for my body a tailored back-zip dress flatters my figure the most (usually with Spanx underneath!) After the first few weeks of the semester, I am usually approached by a young woman who tells me how much she admires that I dress so well. At age 68, that is a marvelous compliment! Glad to see a younger gal who likes dresses, too!
Thank you Sarah! I love that you are complimented on what you wear and setting such an example.
I went to 100% dresses in my 10 item wardrobe inspired by Jennifer L. Scott back in Feb. 2020 and will never look back. Even living in Idaho where we have snow and ice 6 months out of the year, I'm living proof you can wear dresses and look presentable and ladylike no matter the weather. :)
I also wear dresses almost 100% of the time. My four-year-old daughter is also very feminine and personally offended by the idea of wearing jeans or any other type of pants. What a lovely, inspiring video for both of us:-) The only thing I would have done to improve it would have been adding pictures of your favorite dresses, or you modeling the dresses.
Yes, I completely agree with you!
We don’t have to be conformed to this world, we can choose to be who we were created to be as woman; beautiful feminine woman ❤️
Thank you for sharing!
I'm making the transition to dresses, skirts and Caftans. I love them. Each new dress I purchase, I release a piece of clothing that will not be apart of my wardrobe any longer. It's been easier since we are home from the office. You linked some beautiful slips I did order 1 from Amazon, I'm awaiting its arrival. I'm wearing nightgowns again too. It's all apart of the whole reemergence of my femininity. I'm loving it.💕💗🌷
I’d love to wear dresses and skirts more often! I especially love historical styles and silhouettes, but it’s going to be a gradual process of making them since material costs money. I plan to make some 18th century stays and 19th century corsets soon to help with smoothing things out. I can’t wait😊
i never wore dresses/skirts growing up. but about a year ago (i'm 33 now), i started experimenting with dresses. it started as a comfort thing, wanting to try out chemises and long nightgowns for lounging around the house, but i enjoyed them so much i started getting actual dresses. it's been pretty mind blowing and fun. i'm actually putting effort into the way i look for the first time in my life, and it's nice. i feel better about myself, and i've been really enjoying this process. it's taking quite a long time to slowly sort out my new wardrobe, largely due to finances (i'm on ssi, so money is tight lol) but also because i had NO clue where to even start. so i've had to do a lot of trying, shopping, browsing, researching, returning, etc LOL
i started with basic shape/cut/length/fabric. That's the trickiest thing to sort out imo (as well as colors, those are ROUGH, but i'm getting there lol). and now i've moved towards undergarments/layers (shoes, socks, bras, slips, leggings, camis, etc. thankfully i 'figured out' underwear about 2 years ago, nice big high-waisted briefs with some lace, wonderful!), largely to help with comfort (whether it's cold or modesty). i'm gonna start experimenting with skirts and sweaters/tops this fall/winter. as well as linen and wool!
i relate to your love of slips (though i only JUST started getting some to help with sheerness/underwear line issues. i have a feeling this is going to become an unhealthy obsession LOL i love how they're these little personal pieces of beauty). they keep the dresses cleaner for longer, they work fine as lounge/sleepwear, and they feel lovely. it's fun to use them as layers too, with lace on the edges, but it's fun to just know you're wearing them.
dresses and skirts are just so much more comfortable, and they help you feel more put-together with less effort. just grab and go lol i only recently started going outside the house in dresses, and i've found that when i 'dress up' to go out, i feel more confident (and thus, even more comfortable!). it's really nice! the big downside, though, is since i care about my clothes more, i have to be more careful about their care. washing and drying is trickier, takes more thought, and wrinkles are starting to bug me, so i finally got an ironing board a week ago. LOL gonna have to start paying attention to stains too and find a good stain remover.
i highly recommend it to any lady who values comfort but has never seriously tried dresses. some of them can be insanely uncomfortable, but there are TONS that are just incredible! start with sleeveless if the arms/pits tend to bother you in dresses! just wear them around the house if you're self-conscious like i was/am, then you can wear them outside as you get used to it. but give them a try! heck, even guys should try them! especially as loungewear! (and i'm not just saying that because i'd love to see more men wearing kilts :P) they're just fantastic.
What a wonderful comment! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this matter and how things have been going for you! I personally prefer that spartan look if a man were to wear one, haha!
Would LOVE to see how you prepare your home for Christmas. Even if it’s not so much decorating the Christmas tree with the kids.
Hi dear Lesley, last year dear Nikki did a beautiful Christmas home walk-through video - in case you hadn't yet seen that one :)
I have been wearing dresses only for a couple years now. I was very hesitant to start, but I have always loved wearing dresses. So one day I packed my pants up and said I would only wear dresses for one month. After the month was over I could not imagine ever going back to pants. ♡♡♡ For me I just feel prettier in dresses. ♡♡♡
Thank you for answering my question. I can't wait to fine tune my wardrobe and I really want to add more dresses. I am currently nursing and I don't want to invest in a lot of dresses that allow me to nurse since its temporary. I too would love to see your Christmas decorations after you have gotten to enjoy your decorating and traditions with your family.
Its sad that in our society it is accepted and normal to see a woman on the street wearing yoga pants altough not excercising but it is rather strange to see a woman in a beautiful dress heading only to the supermarket
It sure does make one stop to think!
I discovered the beauty of wearing only dresses over 10 years ago. This is how I always dress when I go out of my home. I prefer the fitted bodice and flared skirt look as well. I keep warm in my cold climate by dressing with layers of tights and thigh high cashmere socks. Also a beautiful fitted wool coat is essential. You have inspired me so much to also dress beautifully at home. Until this year I wore yoga pants at home but now have three beautiful and flattering house dresses. Thank you for all that you share!
I’ve worn dresses or skirts over 35 years
And it just seems natural. My style has simplified and I love your dresses. I also follow the ten item wardrobe from Jennifer L Scott so this really has helped. I’ve added pretty slips and and pajamas because of your channel.
My special thing today was time playing with my granddaughter and then a little time alone doing some pampering nails ect💕-nancy
I too only wear dresses! It is something I just live to do. Separates do not look right on my. I love to wear boots with my dresses. A wrap dress is my favorite. I never thought about wearing full slips before but I love that idea!
Thank you for sharing! I have been thinking about trying a 100% dress wardrobe as well. My grandma only wore dresses and I remember asking why when I was little. It was confusing to me, being raised in the 90s and early 2000s. Her answer was simple, dresses were comfortable.
Would you be willing to make a leading lady wardrobe playlist?
I wear only dresses and skirts. No pants. I love dresses for the reasons you’ve described. I’ve been dressing this way most of my life. I’m inspired by your collection slips. :) Thanks for sharing!
That's wonderful!
I love your new style! So beautiful, feminine and elegant! I switched primarily to only dresses a few years ago and now find skirts so uncomfortable. I should probably clean them out of my closet. Enjoyed this beautiful video! 💕
A dress and cardigan is my go to outfit. No pants, but I do like to have 2 pencil skirts and three blouses that all mix and match together as another option. Dresses are much more comfortable for me, I'm not sure why more women don't embrace wearing them. I really enjoy slips as well, I feel so feminine when wearing a beautiful lacy slip! Thanks for your thoughts!
Nikki, lovely style! Can you share how you budget for your wardrobe....they are all gorgeous and very expensive!!!😔
Personally I prefer 100% cotton, linen, dresses. If I wear polyester, it has to be a high quality or upcycled polyester that doesn't feel rough against the skin.
In the winter I use a crinoline under the skirts of my dresses. Adds a slight shape to the skirt but the layers of it also add warmth.
I love dresses there easy 1 piece over the head.
I also like skirts. In the summer I like s skirt or a dress thats comfort to me. Blessing to all Be safe.
I love your dresses and think that they are very flattering on you. I live in a part of the country that gets cold in the winter months and I just freeze. My style during the cold months is a pair of nicely cut jeans, a beautiful blouse, and a cardigan sweater. I feel both warm and put together. I wear cotton dresses, denim skirts or capri pants and a nice top during the summer. It has taken trial and error but now have a style I love.
Same here! I am in Wisconsin. Although I will wear a dress in winter with fleece lined tights and boots for church other occasion. It gets well below 0 with lots of snow, so dresses aren't practical for everyday. My winter "dress" coat is a long 800 fill goose down! Your wardrobe should reflect your own lifestyle, climate and personal style. Jeans and pants can be beautiful and feminine like Audrey Hepburn's signature cigarette pants & Marylin Monroe's Levi's. I do think Nikki looks so lovely in her dresses though!
The bodice design you are describing is a princess seam. Hope that helps. Julie 🌷
Yes, definitely!
Hi Nikki watching your videos gave me the encouragement I needed to completely stop wearing jeans, pants, shorts and I gave them all to charity and I now only wear skirts and dresses and finally love my feminine style and wardrobe that I’ve always wanted, and my family have been very supportive with my newer style and a very happy mum/grandma
I love that, thank you for sharing this with me!
I made the plunge thanks to you! Today was day 1 of dresses only. My children loved how I looked and that makes it 100% worth it for me. I also do not know fashion or how to dress for the life of me so simply choosing a flattering well fitting dress is really going to help look great without much effort. I hope to see more content about a dresses only lifestyle!
Congratulations! It really does make a difference to think about the lasting impact we are having on our children even with out wardrobe choices. A dress really does take out the guess work. This is my favorite topic to speak about, you should see more.
I’ve been wearing dresses 100% of the time for one month now and have never been happier! I realized ga throughout my life I’ve always felt the happiest in a dress or skirt - actually quite joyful! So why not deal that good everyday! I personally love cotton dresses for everyday and only wear polyester or rayon for dressier occasions.
I wear dresses about 95% of the time, skirts 3% and very very rarely jeans. Every time I wear the jeans I hate them. I used to always wear jeans, now I just never reach for them. I think it’s a combination of a change in attitude and a comfort factor. I find dresses so much more comfortable.
This is so nice to know, thanks for sharing 🌹
I can SO relate to wanting more dresses in my wardrobe! Like you, I prefer the ease of putting on a dress nowadays, as opposed to having so many pieces to deal with. I can't say I will only wear dresses, but I will wear them more often. And depending on the accessories one uses, they can also be versatile.
Thanks, for sharing I used to only wear "cape dresses" It was a requirement in our church( I was a Mennonite). I now enjoying wearing whatever I want (no rules). I now live where winter can be -30'. I now wear pants, but I do prefer cotton skirts...
This popped down in front of my view while I was looking at dresses on Poshmark 😂
Ah, perfect timing!
Crazy how wearing a dress is considered unusual. Love the flared skirt styles.
Thank you for discussing fabric and laundry. That's one thing that has kept me from wearing dresses daily.
Your dresses are truly beautiful. I love feeling feminine but I'm also athletic and love yoga and working out..just wanted to point out that since you said we should wear what makes us happy, it's not always practical for everyone to wear a dress 100% if exercising makes them happy.
Absolutely! I'm sharing why I do what I do but never try to convince someone they should wear what I do. Clothing is very personal and hopefully I can encourage others who feel they haven't been true to what they feel most comfortable in to take that 1st step even if they don't fit into the mainstream ideal with that decision.
@@TheLadyoftheHouse yes, I totally agree! And for the record, I love love love wearing feminine dresses! I just don't think that wearing them 100% of the time fits my lifestyle. But I understand you aren't prescribing that to your followers. :)
Hi, Nikki, You always look so lovely in your dresses. You are fortunate to have found a brand, style and size which suit you. I always struggle to find a dress that looks good on me. I am about a size 16 (please don't judge), and am large-busted and long-waisted, so it's a chore to go dress-shopping. Often coordinates work better for me, but they are not always appropriate.
Hello Linda. It is also a chore for me to go shopping for dresses and I am an Australian size 10/12 with a boyish shape and not much chest, so it is nothing to do with your size. Anyway, size 16 is not large - no judging here, just sisterly love and encouragement! I am sure you look beautiful in your coordinates. have a wonderful weekend.
@@catherinenunan3584 Thank you for your vote of confidence, Catherine!
I only wear skirts and dresses now. I'm really wanting to go to all dresses. Thanks for the encouragement
How lovely! My pleasure!
Hi dear Nikki, thank you for sharing more about your choice in exclusively wearing dresses. For the past few years I have only worn dresses and skirts. I like to buy vintage dresses and skirts, because many of the offerings currently in stores today are either too short, too tight, or generally ill-fitting. I also find that vintage items often are made from more durable fabrics than contemporary items. Like you, I had initially wondered how I would get through the winter - especially living in NY! - but with thicker stockings, leggings under skirts, etc., I am always toasty-warm :) What a joy to read the comments here and see so many other women of like mind! God bless you and your beloved family, dear Nikki - have a wonderful weekend and 'see' you next wk!
Every spring I feel inspired by the Lord to give away clothing in my wardrobe that doesn’t serve me anymore and this year I’m going to do the same (Ojalá) and replace my clothes with only dresses (& maybe a few skirts)
How lovely!
How inspiring, i'm 16 and havent think about dresses in that perception. How interesting. Yes, dresses are so beautiful to wear. I mean every casual day should be a special day for ourselves. Again how interesting?! 🙈.
I Think I will start to wear more dresses, other opinions doesn't matter to me that much actually.
Exactly! I hope you find them refreshing!
I only wear skirts and dresses/ I’ve been this way since 12. People definitely take notice of this
How lovely!
I always have worn either dresses or skirts. It’s just been my way.
HI 👋 NIKKI YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION 👍I LOVE ❤️ AL YOUR DRESSER, AND SHOES, PURSES .👗👠👛👜
Thank you Rachel!
7 months pregnant and I wear dresses 95% of the time 💕 it seemed more economical to just buy dresses for maternity and nursing friendly for when baby #4 arrives 💙
Mostly all of the dresses I wear are from downeast, I made sure to get nursing friendly ones too!
I am in the process of paring down to only dresses.
I would love to wear all dresses but unfortunately I'm a pear shape, which makes it hard to find dresses that fit. However, I'm trying to find the time to sew some dresses. I still consider myself a beginner sewer so we'll have to see how it goes. 💗
I love dresses as well because they are super pretty and feminine. But sometimes I wonder what I should when I am going for a workout . Do you work out and what would you wear Nikki？ do you wear yoga pants or other clothes？
That's a good question. If I did workout where I needed to wear such things I would but at this point in my life that isn't really my focus. My exercise consists of walking and the hustle of housework, sometimes ballet barre but I just wear what I normally wear.
I like to get tops, bottoms and jackets that are part of a collection so everything matches.
I love athletic skirts because I do not like how form fitting most athletic wear is. Snoga athletics is one of the most popular modest lines. They pair leggings with a skirt overlay for modesty. There are so many style, length, and color options available. Several modest boutiques carry similar options. I wear mine for kayaking, camping, or hiking when my other outfits might not be as appropriate
My exercise it’s getting up as much as I can during the day and walking as well.
I love dresses but I live in NJ and now we are into winter so it’s harder. I wear them all spring and summer and fall tho!
You look gorgeous here. Nothing like a soft pink!
Thank you kindly!
I absolutely love wearing my dresses all the time in the summer but winter time in northeast seems tricky for me. I wish you could give inspiration here
I wear fleece lined tights
Go thrifting for cashmere sweaters!! I have 2 cashmere sweaters that I thrifted and they are so warm! I then layer a tank top under all of my sweaters, and I wear thick fleece lined leggings from target under my skirts and dresses and stay so warm and cozy! For socks, I wear thick fuzzy socks or wool socks and boots! And a heavy coat with scarves, gloves and hats if needed!
I find that I stay warmer with leggings because the material is close to your skin to where the air cannot go through. And then I wear longer socks over the Leggins so people don’t see them.
Love the simplicity of dresses too. Plus they are much more feminine compared to say jeans.
I wear mostly dresses. I am VERY short waisted with short legs and if I wear a skirt and blouse I look very odd. With dresses I'm able to balance my ratio.
Dresses have a lovely way about them🌹
I love the up-lift wearing a dress gives as well as the feeling of femininity. Also, I'm in my 60s now, and I find that waistbands from pants actually cause me pain (even if they're loose). Strange, I know, but my mom, sister and niece have the same experience. It's so funny how nowadays people do wonder where you're going if you look nice! Lovely video.
i have maxi dresses that i wear along with a denim skirt/sweater outfits. i haven't worn jeans or pants for several years. i have noticed i get more respect when i wear dresses.
My grandma just started wearing pants again since moving to the US 3 years ago (she’s Caribbean and is used to warmer weather)
But I do remember her wearing skirts and dresses exclusively for years. We (the girls) weren’t allowed to wear pants when we were with her. Only to the because lol
Started wearing dress yesterday while working from home. Love it!
I just want to let you know how your videos have helped this older woman back into the living. "Counting spoons" was my life for so long, only the necessary was accomplished. I had forgotten how to the other things, those things so important. Now, because of you, let's see, I don't wear leggings as often, a dress is so much easier as well as nicer. While I'm still not putting make-up on every day, I am paying attention to how my hair looks. (I even went and had it highlighted!) Your gracefulness and calmness though, is what has calmed my thoughts in daily activities. By this I mean, for example, I don't have the need to hurry to get something done (which takes away spoons). I can go and clean the kitchen, for example, in a slower, purposeful manner only to discover I have the energy to do something extra! Thank you!!!
Hello @Ruth Green and thank you for sharing your feelings with us so vulnerably. I love that you are taking firm but calm steps to improve your daily life and the way your home feels. It is baby steps when we feel like this but you are making a difference already! You are important so I am happy to read that you got your hair highlighted - I bet you look lovely. Have a great week.
I also feel best wearing dresses! I currently have dresses and skirts in my minimalist wardrobe, but I'd be fine with just dresses too, as long as I have at least one long option. 🌺 Heidi
That's wonderful!
I have mostly all my life worn dresses, to me it has simplified my choice and decision making. In winter I love to wear a jumper over a dress especially a floaty dress. I feel elegant and feminine and much prefer this look to a cardigan xxx
OMG i m totally like you... I am also so terrified of skirts and trousers and matching them etc.. and also for my body i like to have dresses only :)
Hi Nikki!!
Ur tittle caught my attention. I am someone who as a child always thought that I would be wearing dresses all the time. My first pair of denim was when I was 15.
The way u hv decide to wear only dresses, I hv decide to wear sarees whenever I can as I am from India. Saree gives a sense of confidence,feel feminine nd at the same time am proud of my heritage. Passing on to the next generation I consider that's one of my responsibilities. I wear saree on special and casual occasion. At the same time I like to balance western wear as well. Also, I love dresses as right u said it's a whole outfit in itself. Hence I wearing it daily as my home wear. I m super comfortable nd happy wearing the same.
I only wear dresses too for more than 7 years. I only left one pair of jeans fit the few very cold days in houston. I think it started when I had to have an ostomy for almost a year and found it more comfortable to wear dresses. I would call it a leading lady wardrobe because women back in the 40s and 50s, the golden age of hollywood, leading ladies only wore dresses in the movies. Thanks for your feminine style of house keeping
Such simplicity in a nice modest dress. Thanks for sharing 🤗
Three years ago I transitioned to wearing dresses and skirts, and I cannot imagine going back to wearing pants. It is wonderful to express my femininity and be more true to myself.
That's so nice to know, I appreciate you sharing that 🌹
Poly Lycra blend. No wrinkles...the best!
Hi, Nikki, I agree that wearing dresses is a great way to showcase one’s personality and femininity. I think that synthetic fabrics tend to hold their color and shape nicely and maintain their dignity over time. ✨Very nice video!
I am new to your channel. You inspire me to be more feminine. I did my laundry today and realize that too much of my wardrobe is t-shirts!! Now I want to get rid of them. I will be working on replacing my wardrobe.
I would buy from you but I'm 2 petite. It's tough to find stuff when you have short legs. What's helped me with my wardrobe so far is sticking with the same cut and brand of pant in different colors, knowing what necklines and colors work for me and stocking up on multiples of things that I love since it's hard for me to come by something that works for me. I don't have as many clothes as I used to but I have so much more to wear now.
I agree with you on the fabric texture. I do prefer more natural fabrics but I will wear the polyester that's more like your pink dress with the collar or the thicker dress suit kind if that makes sense. I'm not the best with identifying fabric. The heavy stuff with the sheen overheats me. Whatever they make the American Living dresses out of is what I don't care for.
Thank you for another lovely video. I am still looking for the aprons you showed in a previous video. They were so beautiful. Are you going to post them for sale?
Enjoyed this video and especially your mentioning why you choose your slips. I recall feeling pretty and feminine while wearing my own slips. Although I no longer wear dresses, your thoughts on wearing them resonated with me.
It's funny but on my work two girls also decided to wear a dresses to work. Every day they go to work on dresses. No matter what season and weather is outside.
It is a pity that men do not have as much choince dress types as women. Only plants and blouses every day. It's boring.
That's wonderful to know!
I wear jeans to work because I work with special needs children. I always wear an apron over which makes me look feminine. It also keeps my clothes clean!
I would love to wear dresses during the winter here. Unfortunately winter time temperatures can reach 20 below. I can't find a dress style yet that would look ok with leggings for warmth under them. Still looking though. Sweet Nikki, you are my daughter's age, but your videos are something I enjoy so much. Thank you for taking the time to give us all a little glimpse into your life.
Hi Lady Prepper, you could use longer leg warmers underneath the dresses. That's what i do.
Nikki, don't you sweat like a sauna in the summer with polyester? I live in Cochella Valley and you can only wear cotton or linen clothing, down to your undies, due to the desert heat. 🌵🌵🌵☀️ I wear cotton dresses with cowboy boots and leggings in the winter with a wool sweater. I had to donate 2/3's of my wardrobe when I moved to the desert. Since I lived in the city all my life, I learned that one's wardrobe choices are affected by the environment in which you live. This was something I didn't anticipate when I moved to this arrid town. Oh but I love it!
Hello Nikki, You mentioned in a previous video that you keep your shoes in good shape by cleaning them after use. I would love to know more about that and how you care for your shoes. Do you use wipes or a soft cloth etc. Thank you, Alyssa.
I would love to get to the point where I can wear dresses everyday. I am struggling to find dresses I like in this age of fast fashion. So I think I am going to go down the route of making my own dresses.
That's a lovely solution!
I do dresses and skirts. For me I deal with depression and every time i dressed up I felt grate! I also felt like it was more modest.
That is one of the ways I help myself feel better too, dressing up. I don't think it gets enough credit.
I love your dresses! I wear skirts only; however, as I transition away from nursing my (likely) last baby, I definitely want to wear more dresses! I’ve already bought the material for sewing my first dress!! 😃 buttt... I broke the sewing machine while sewing my daughter’s dress.... so have to wait to get that fixed first.... 😔 Anyhow, thanks for sharing! Blessings!
I dress-up everyday, for the sake of self respect.
Slips feel so good against your skin that it gives you confidence and feeling beautiful and feminine. Girl power all the way. 👠👠
You look beautiful and modest, dressed like a real lady👌
Wow, thank you
I can't remember the last time I saw a woman in public in a dress. You look beautiful Nikki.
Separates gives me more clothes. With just dresses, I would need a bigger closet. Besides, pants are warmer in winter and my thighs don't touch.
Do what you love. I've learned, it's not always about more, it's about narrowing down your wardrobe to what you wear the most, feel your best in and what embodies your own personal style. For me, that's only dresses and I have 24 of them.
Such a lovely video and charming personal style philosophy. I'm so happy to have recently discovered your channel. I've worn only skirts and (mostly) dresses for many years now (at least 10), and am slowly switching over to dresses only. My 5 remaining skirts are solid colors, so I wear them with exactly matching solid tops , so it kinda looks like a dress and I won't replace them when they wear out. I am switching to only dresses because, as you said, they just look better on me and seem to be just that much more elegant than even a skirt. And, even though I am a small person, I look terrible in pants. Terrible. Plus, dresses are so feminine! I enjoy being a girl! I also have short hair so wearing a dress with short hair is a nice contrast, I think. Lastly, all the women in my family wore only dresses and I look back on that with such fondness. I want to continue that feminine history.
I LOVE DREDSED AND WEAR THEM EVERYDAY .I DONT WEAR PANTS EVER . DRESSES ARE SO FEMININE AND BEAUTIFUL 😍 AND ALSO VERY CLASSY AND MODEST .I AM ALSO PENTACOSTAL LOL AND WE DONT WEAR PANT ANYWAY .BUT YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL 💕❤
OMG i am exactly same.. like fitted on top and always flares or A line down
I have noticed lately a lot of younger ladies wearing dresses.
Hi Nikki, I started wearing only skirts/blouses and dresses back in 1992 and have had no regrets. I do wear dress/casual pants on occasion as needed like going to the snow, hiking, travelling by greyhound bus or field trips with the grandkids; it just made things easier for me. As for daily life it's skirts and dresses always. I too buy from consignment stores garments that are new or gently used items.
You know what Nikki, I would love to see you make a video going thrifting and then show us how you made it your own; it could be a household item or a garment and include Jorge in the remake he is so talented and fun. I don't know why I feel I have to say the following but, here it goes.
I,J, take you, N, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's Holy law, in the presence of God I make this vow.
Being loyal is to stand by a person regardless of whether he/she is right. Faithfulness is trying to be loyal to someone/something no matter; loyalty is the outcome, faithfulness is the process. God bless you young lady.
Why are you making vows to N as if you are her husband? I'm so confused
Everytime I look at your poshmark I get all disappointed again because I am never going to fit a size 4/6 dress. Haha 🤣 and one day I won't have a nursling and dressing will be easier.