SO refreshing to see a person on UA-cam talking about the cost of living crisis. I'm getting tired of the high-end, polished fashion videos that completely disregard that reality. Thanks for the great realistic inspiration!
Hey Julia, what a wonderful compliment, I really appreciate it 😊 and yes, for us at least, the cost of living crisis is very much a reality. I’ll be wearing all my old stuff for the foreseeable…although if I spot something in a charity shop I may treat myself 😂 wishing you a happy and relaxed weekend 😊
I agree with Julia. Most of us are working, middle class individuals. We like to look nice, but we’re not going to be constantly being expensive high end all designer clothing.
So, 2 things: 1. Thank you for being a REAL woman with REAL curves showing a capsule wardrobe. 2. Proof that you can throw a white linen blazer over anything and make it extra perfect! ❤
Amazing comment 😊thank you! A blazer always makes me feel polished, I love one with jeans too. I have to admit though that not only was this white linen blazer from a charity shop it was also originally from Primark 😂 so it is wearing well and getting lots of use 🎉
I love that there are no links and you're not trying to sell anything. I miss these types of videos from the "old days" of UA-cam. Just a regular person sharing their style. 100% here for this. Thank you.❤ ❤
Great video, I'd love to see another when fall rolls around... I like simplified / timeless styles, and have no need for high fashion. Thank you for the outfit ideas :)
Hello 👋 thank you so so much, yes, absolutely I’ll do some more, I had no idea anyone would be in the slightest bit interested in my old clobber (clothes) 😂
@@hideawaycottage Haha, I didn't think I would either until I saw it... we're in the same boat and you gave me some good ideas! I've been trying to love my old clothes too... although, I have been thrift store shopping recently ;)
Me too, I love charity shops, treated myself to some loose summer trousers, mainly for in the garden and when we go camping, only £4 so just a little treat x x
I'm smiling as I write this. You have presented a very simple wardrobe, which, as you point out, many people will own an equivalent of, in a fresh, inspired way. And you do it all the while seemingly enjoying the process. I LOVED this video and will certainly return.
What an incredibly kind and generous comment, thank you so so much, I honestly had no idea people would find any value in my old clothes 😂 I really appreciate you being here, and welcome ❤
This is honestly the best capsule wardrobe I've come across yet! Seriously, I want almost every piece! (some I already have lol) It's perfect and it all looks great on you!
I’m absolutely blown away by such a lovely compliment, honestly, I had no idea anyone could gain any value in seeing my old stuff, I really appreciate you being here 😊
@@hideawaycottage That makes me so happy to hear. It just proves what I have always thought, there is no such thing as old stuff, because it's all new to me! Everything has value to someone. I never would have thought to mix and match blacks into a summer wardrobe, but with the whites and tans you paired them with made it all work perfectly. That alone will expand my own "old stuff" into year round clothing. Thanks again for sharing such a great video!
You look as good as any of the fashion influencers that I follow, who constantly show and encourage us to buy high end items I personally, can only dream of! Well done you, I will happily become a subscriber! ❤ 😊
That has to be the best capsule summer wardrobe I’ve ever seen assembled! Well done! From Georgia, USA where it gets miserably hot in the summer. That would all work well here!
Hey 👋 it’s so nice to “meet” you, many thanks for such a wonderful compliment, I had no idea anyone would be remotely interested in my old wardrobe 😂 I can’t imagine how hot it gets where you’re from, I’m such a English rose, pale like a ghost and the slightest bit of sun I burn 😂 I’d probably melt in your temperatures 😂 x x
I love this capsule! Im so inspired to go “shopping” in my closet! No one ever encourages that, its always a feeling of what you have isn’t enough and a push to purchase this or that, to have the perfect “minimal” capsule wardrobe. Which doesn’t really make sense. I love your candid honesty. This highlights your true beauty, from the inside out!!!! ❤
Dear Michelle, this is the most incredible compliment 🥰 I feel wonderful! I’m so happy I’ve encouraged you to shop from your own wardrobe, I’m sure you have lots that is still perfect… I totally agree that we are constantly being pushed towards new fashion… it’s so fleeting and such a waste… I’m honestly so delighted that I’ve managed to promote re-wearing clothes rather than buying new. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a post I’ve and supportive comment 😊
This video was one of the best summer capsule wardrobes that I have seen. I will certainly refer back to it as I unpack my summer wardrobe and shop to add some key pieces. Really great fashion inspiration.
Angela…love your energy!! Thank you for being so down to earth and for mentioning the crisis of the living cost in the UK. As ladies, we do love a bit of shopping as it makes us happy, right?! But it’s lovely to see someone who is around my age, being graceful and very relatable ❤
Hello Vilma, so nice to “meet” you, oh yes I do love a bit of shopping, but for the moment I’m scratching my shopping itch by browsing the charity shops! I Love the search for a bargain 🎉
This was a refreshing video. It is so exciting to see a real woman with a real body on UA-cam. Thank you for highlighting the cost of living shift that impacts so many. You have impeccable taste. I am always looking for modest styles that are classic. I love the black sandals and overall color scheme you highlighted. Well done!
You certainly know your style and have accomplished what most women wish they could do - a terrific summer capsule wardrobe. You look much younger and slimmer than you say you are!
You look fabulous in all the clothes , just goes to show we don’t need so many , just need to be creative ! Love your hair . Thank you and enjoy the summer x
Really loved all the combinations & someone can tell how much thought you gave while shopping these pieces because they are of good quality & work so well with each other. An inspiration 👏🏾.
New to your channel! I am in the US and I am 30 years old. I definitely like a classy style with only quality fabrics, so I tend to thrift just about everything. I am amazed that even the higher costs at the thrift stores! I already try to be very picky about what I buy for sake of consumption, but when I find a really nice quality piece in great condition, it is absolutely worth the price even double! It just depends on what you were buying think. Thank you for talking about the cost of living crisis. I hear it is far more impactful to the every day person over the big pond, and it has been here as of yet. I find it so refreshing that you are presenting a styling ethic that does not include links and promotions for shopping. I think we can easily find our personal style based on what we already have, and working with it, then, lifting, or even buying new items within that realm. I absolutely love that my style is very unique and irreplicable.
Hey Ashlynn, and welcome. Firstly thank you so much for your lovely compliment and for taking the time to comment, I absolutely agree with all you’ve said, I have managed to pick up some brilliant bargains in charity shops (thrift shops) over the years, the white linen jacket is secondhand, but it washes perfectly, and I use it so much. The overconsumption on social media (instagram anyway) is quite shocking, I have no idea people afford it or where they store it all. I’m very much trying to lead a more minimal lifestyle and can feel the benefits of having less stuff on the whole… here’s to wearing classics and re-wearing them for years to come (and think of the money we are saving by doing so) also, yes, even charity shop prices have gone up here, everything has gone up it seems 😅 x x
This video came up on my 'suggested' list - and I am SO glad it did! I love your style, thank you for this video, and please do more like it. Sending big hugs from a new subscriber from Western Australia x
Love your simple timeless style. At 61 i can feel comfortable in your outfits and casually stylish. Thank you for no crop tops no shorts that dont cover your backside. I love summer wardrobe ideas as i live in south Florida and it is always summer.
Yay! Thank you! How wonderful to always feel the warmth, we are now firmly in Autumn and it’s getting so cold, I hate it haha… wishing you a happy week x x
Thanks for showing the many ways to style each item in your capsule wardrobe. They are basics, yet the added detail of a puffed sleeve or a pretty neckline makes each piece look special. Each piece works together so harmoniously, and it was interesting to see the variety of outfits you were able to create.
I’m loving your style exactly what my 66yrs old is all about. I’m on a budget and doing my best to stick to what I already have in my closet. Loved the black t-shirt that hits the elbow, can you tell me where you got it also the stripe shirt. Don’t like showing my arms anymore. Hope to see more videos from you❤
Hello there 👋 such a lovely comment for me, I really appreciate it, thank you. Yes I’m the same, not too keen on the tops of my arms, I like a longer sleeved T-shirt, this one was from Sainsbury’s, their own TU clothing line, it was only a few pounds, but it was last year, I’m pretty sure they’re standard though and do them each year. Wishing you a happy and relaxed summer 😊
Hooray! Someone doing the neutral capsule wardrobe with a body like mine! I have been watching some vids from a certain younger UA-camr, but she wears really boxy oversized shirts and jackets and although it looks lovely on her, I would look like an elephant. You have proved that it's possible to look chic in neutrals with curves and without these horrible boxy shapes! I especially liked the black or was it brown(?) dress with the puffy sleeves and the black top with the black shorts. I haven't worn shorts since I was in my 30s (I am in my 50s now) and you have given me the courage to try them again. Also, I think the key is to create a long line, so even if you think you can't wear white, for instance, wear white all the way down the body but you can break it up with a black jacket and tan/gold/black accessories. Just don't wear anything that breaks up the line and saws you in half like a belt in a darker colour. Thank you, you're a sweetheart ♥
Hey JoJo, thank you for such a lovely comment, hugely appreciated, thank you. I like your tips too, I shall be pinching some of your ideas 💡 👏🏻 thank you for watching, hoping to do another soon when I get some time away from work 🫣 x x
I can’t believe all the outfit combinations. I keep trying to capsulize my wardrobe and end up with random things that don’t go together. Your choices help me to rethink my closet. Thank you
Hello from Ohio in the USA, Angela! I am so pleased to have found you here!! First your beautiful home tour popped up as a video of interest on my feed, then your peaceful garden full of beauty was a delight to enjoy with you 💖- your personality and content I find so genuine and relatable, so I subscribed during the wee hours of last night!☺. You have encouraged this G'ma to go through my wardrobe to donate unused pieces and start coordinating outfits for summer. It's already quite hot and very dry here, 92°F. today! Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful home and life with all of us!☺ Sending🤗🤗🤗across the pond💖
Hello dear Susan, what a wonderful message for me to receive, it’s made my day! I’m so happy you’re here and have enjoyed the videos, I’m so appreciative…I’m planning on sharing lots more, I’ve just got to get my head around all the techy stuff involved in UA-cam 😂 it’s kind of cold here in the UK today, definitely no shorts or dresses…I’ve even had the heating on 🤣
Wow, you sure demonstrate how important it is to choose clothes that mix and match with each other. I can see how my hodgepodge of colours really limits my looks.
Hi Janice, oh believe me, I also have a lot that doesn’t go with anything 😂 I try to now, before I buy, to think of at least three things that the item will go with in my wardrobe, if I can’t think I don’t buy, I’ve found it helpful to stop the impulse buying x thank you for watching x
That’s an absolutely perfect summer capsule. Maybe add a panama hat? Got quite a few ideas of how to make the best of the things I already have. We’ll done.
Hey Sonia, that is such a good idea 👍 thank you, I’ll keep my eye out for one, especially being a pale girl, I can’t cope with too much sun on my head ☀️thank you so much for watching x x
This was so fun to watch! I love your combinations, and you really showed me what it looks like to balance casual and polished. I struggle with lots of athleisure and business clothing - when the reality of my lifestyle is somewhere in between. This was a great example, and everything looks gorgeous on you!! ❤
Lovely. So good to be hearing encouragement to use what you already have. So nice to hear about dressing for real life. You look lovely and suit your clothes very well. I’m going to take a leaf out of your book!😁
What a beautiful wardrobe, I love all of the outfits you modeled! These are such timeless, classic pieces that interchange so beautifully with each other, and you wear them so fabulously!
Wow great outfits. Enjoyed this video. First time viewer. Loved your new navy dress. Also the white dress before it. The striped shirt with the white skirt and the white pants was lovely. So nice to see someone my size sharing your outfits. Fun video. Thanks.
Hi Yvonne, wow what a wonderfully supportive comment for me to read, I must thank you for such a lovely compliment, I feel on top of the world, wishing you a relaxing weekend 😊
I can’t tell you how excited I am to find this video. I just adore the neutral style but they’re all styled on 20 yr olds and at 42 I just can’t relate. So so happy I found you. You look absolutely stunning xx
I haven’t even finished watching all of the looks and I had to comment one more time!! You look amazing in looks!! Very gorgeous and timeless capsule wardrobe!! I have the same basked back and watching you wearing it made stop thinking of buying a new one ❤
You definitely look like you're ready for summer with your casual, neutral wardrobe of great styles! Here in the U.S. things are continuing to rise in price on food and clothing. Actually, everything is getting super expensive, so most people aren't buying any clothing or they're buying VERY CAREFULLY. But, even though I've not bought much for summer, it's been a fun a creative oulet to create new outfits in my wardrobe. You've given me a few extra outfit ideas to try.
Hey Michelle, completely agree, even everyday things seem expensive so I’m having to think about any potential purchases very carefully, it’s great to re-wear your current wardrobe too, less stuff to buy 🙏
Im 63, so older than you but same size and do the same type of work. I'm hubby's fetch and carry person 😂. On a work day I can be clearing out gutters or running to the builder store. Sometimes I go out, and I do travel. Some days I'm sitting at the computer or working in the garden. Its nice to find someone on UA-cam who has a multifaceted life I can relate to😊
Hey Helen! Yay, it’s so nice to meet you, and to know there’s someone else out there who also does all the dirty building work haha, next week I’m knocking off old render up on the scaffolding 😂🫣 I do moan but it’s quite nice to have a mix, like you, of gardening, building work, and some computer work too… have a fabulous weekend and I hope you get a chance to relax🤗
Cute, real, and relatable! Thank you and hello from Seattle WA, US. I also “gained a stone and can’t shift it” over the past 3 years. I’m 58, lost my husband two years ago, and am all about cute comfort these days. And neutrals! Love me some neutrals!
Hello 👋 lovely to ‘meet’ you, and welcome to the English countryside. That stone is impossible to shift 😂🫣 I’m so sorry to hear you lost your husband at such a young age, isn’t life so cruel. Hope your week is peaceful and comfortable 😊
Thanks 👍 I really liked every single outfit and inspired by the room decor too 😜. I'm 43 and like my go to pieces - all of those outfits are up my street.
Well done! You have me thinking about my wardrobe in a whole new way! I love how this makes you feel like you have more and are not limited at all with your options! Thank you. I'm sure you will look fab all summer long.
Nice style. great that the clothes you already have can be used, it's sustainable & you probably won't wear them out this year, so you can wear them for many more years without spending a penny :0)
Hi there, thank you so much 😊 oh yes I’m most happy to be saving some money by not having to buy extra stuff, it feels good to get the wear out of my older clothes. Thank you so much for watching 😊❤
Loved the video. You did such a fantastic making your selections. Everything looked great on you & you did such a great job styling the pieces. Love the reality-based vision!!!!!
Great vlog. Love the neutrality of everything so they will all co-ordinate together and match with few accessories. Great way to save space. Loved the knee length cream linen button up skirt and the lovely midi length cream linen dress. Actually really liked the sunglasses too ! 😊
I loved this! Thank you - I love it when people are happy with what they already have and can really show the value of good choices and good basics, which can hold up for years! Stunning outfits! Also nice to see somebody pretty much the same size and shape as me in great outfits!
You are so welcome! I’m delighted you found value in the video, I had no idea anyone would be remotely interested in my old stuff 😂 but I’m pleased that I might be encouraging people to use what they have 👏🏻🤞🏻😊
You look fab in everything, so stylish, sophisticated and above all simple and unfussy, just up my street. I like how you refrain ftom talking, just let the clothes speak for themselves. Refreshing chsnge from almost all fshion vloggers.
So many great looks! I especially love the two tops with gathered sleeves you featured and how well they went with everything. Also kudos for talking about the cost of living crisis. It’s intense everywhere and is the reason I started paring back in the first place.
Thank you so much!! Oh I absolutely agree, things are crazy right now, we need to be more mindful of any disposable income we may have. I appreciate your kind comment, thank you
Hi Angela, I am Alison. I am a similar height, weight and body-type so I really enjoyed your outfit ideas. They will work for me 😍 I love colour, but I can see that the neutrals give more options. My clothing budget is 0 so I think I need to pull all the neutrals out my cupboard and see if I can combine them in new ways! I live in South Africa, so I wear these clothes most of the year 😎 Thanks for the ideas. You look very stylish 🌻
Hey Alison, it’s so nice to ‘meet’ you, oh do please still wear your colour, I do love colour too, but those neutrals are great for mixing and matching. I’m so glad you’re here and have been a little inspired to re wear your wardrobe, hugs from England 🤗
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SO refreshing to see a person on UA-cam talking about the cost of living crisis. I'm getting tired of the high-end, polished fashion videos that completely disregard that reality. Thanks for the great realistic inspiration!
Hey Julia, what a wonderful compliment, I really appreciate it 😊 and yes, for us at least, the cost of living crisis is very much a reality. I’ll be wearing all my old stuff for the foreseeable…although if I spot something in a charity shop I may treat myself 😂 wishing you a happy and relaxed weekend 😊
I agree with Julia. Most of us are working, middle class individuals. We like to look nice, but we’re not going to be constantly being expensive high end all designer clothing.
absolutely agree!
So, 2 things:
1. Thank you for being a REAL woman with REAL curves showing a capsule wardrobe.
2. Proof that you can throw a white linen blazer over anything and make it extra perfect! ❤
Amazing comment 😊thank you! A blazer always makes me feel polished, I love one with jeans too. I have to admit though that not only was this white linen blazer from a charity shop it was also originally from Primark 😂 so it is wearing well and getting lots of use 🎉
I love that there are no links and you're not trying to sell anything. I miss these types of videos from the "old days" of UA-cam. Just a regular person sharing their style. 100% here for this. Thank you.❤ ❤
Aw thank you, what a lovely comment, I really appreciate it. Thank you for being here 😊
Great video, I'd love to see another when fall rolls around... I like simplified / timeless styles, and have no need for high fashion. Thank you for the outfit ideas :)
Hello 👋 thank you so so much, yes, absolutely I’ll do some more, I had no idea anyone would be in the slightest bit interested in my old clobber (clothes) 😂
@@hideawaycottage Haha, I didn't think I would either until I saw it... we're in the same boat and you gave me some good ideas! I've been trying to love my old clothes too... although, I have been thrift store shopping recently ;)
Me too, I love charity shops, treated myself to some loose summer trousers, mainly for in the garden and when we go camping, only £4 so just a little treat x x
I'm smiling as I write this. You have presented a very simple wardrobe, which, as you point out, many people will own an equivalent of, in a fresh, inspired way. And you do it all the while seemingly enjoying the process. I LOVED this video and will certainly return.
What an incredibly kind and generous comment, thank you so so much, I honestly had no idea people would find any value in my old clothes 😂 I really appreciate you being here, and welcome ❤
This is honestly the best capsule wardrobe I've come across yet! Seriously, I want almost every piece! (some I already have lol) It's perfect and it all looks great on you!
I’m absolutely blown away by such a lovely compliment, honestly, I had no idea anyone could gain any value in seeing my old stuff, I really appreciate you being here 😊
@@hideawaycottage That makes me so happy to hear. It just proves what I have always thought, there is no such thing as old stuff, because it's all new to me! Everything has value to someone. I never would have thought to mix and match blacks into a summer wardrobe, but with the whites and tans you paired them with made it all work perfectly. That alone will expand my own "old stuff" into year round clothing. Thanks again for sharing such a great video!
I absolutely agree with you. It was a perfectly lovely capsule wardrobe and I would have been happy in every piece
Really enjoyed this thank you.😊
Absolutely love it & I’m 74 years
Maybe not the short shorts but on you perfect 🤗
Hello Hilkka, a warm welcome to you and thank you so much for watching and the lovely compliment 😊
This is the best wardrobe I have seen so far. You look great, relaxed and fashionable. Same size and height as me. Wonderful!
Thank you so much! I Really appreciate your lovely comment Catherine x x
You look as good as any of the fashion influencers that I follow, who constantly show and encourage us to buy high end items I personally, can only dream of! Well done you, I will happily become a subscriber! ❤ 😊
Hey Stephanie, such a lovely compliment, I really appreciate it, thank you so much x x
Finally we get to see dresses in size 14.
That has to be the best capsule summer wardrobe I’ve ever seen assembled! Well done! From Georgia, USA where it gets miserably hot in the summer. That would all work well here!
Hey 👋 it’s so nice to “meet” you, many thanks for such a wonderful compliment, I had no idea anyone would be remotely interested in my old wardrobe 😂 I can’t imagine how hot it gets where you’re from, I’m such a English rose, pale like a ghost and the slightest bit of sun I burn 😂 I’d probably melt in your temperatures 😂 x x
Exactly what I wanted to see. Classic colours and easy to mix and match for summer. Thanks!
Ah amazing comment for me to read, thank you so much Sarah 😊
I love this capsule! Im so inspired to go “shopping” in my closet! No one ever encourages that, its always a feeling of what you have isn’t enough and a push to purchase this or that, to have the perfect “minimal” capsule wardrobe. Which doesn’t really make sense. I love your candid honesty. This highlights your true beauty, from the inside out!!!! ❤
Dear Michelle, this is the most incredible compliment 🥰 I feel wonderful! I’m so happy I’ve encouraged you to shop from your own wardrobe, I’m sure you have lots that is still perfect… I totally agree that we are constantly being pushed towards new fashion… it’s so fleeting and such a waste… I’m honestly so delighted that I’ve managed to promote re-wearing clothes rather than buying new. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a post I’ve and supportive comment 😊
This video was one of the best summer capsule wardrobes that I have seen. I will certainly refer back to it as I unpack my summer wardrobe and shop to add some key pieces. Really great fashion inspiration.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kind comment, such a nice compliment. X x
Simple yet stunning. This wardrobe will keep you looking and feeling great all season! Best wishes from Nova Scotia.
Hello 👋 and welcome, thank you so much for such a lovely comment 😊I really appreciate it ❤
Angela…love your energy!! Thank you for being so down to earth and for mentioning the crisis of the living cost in the UK. As ladies, we do love a bit of shopping as it makes us happy, right?! But it’s lovely to see someone who is around my age, being graceful and very relatable ❤
Hello Vilma, so nice to “meet” you, oh yes I do love a bit of shopping, but for the moment I’m scratching my shopping itch by browsing the charity shops! I Love the search for a bargain 🎉
This was a refreshing video. It is so exciting to see a real woman with a real body on UA-cam. Thank you for highlighting the cost of living shift that impacts so many. You have impeccable taste. I am always looking for modest styles that are classic. I love the black sandals and overall color scheme you highlighted. Well done!
Wow, thank you so much for such an amazing comment and the support 😊
So lovely to hear from a truly normal mom! Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it! X x
Love this capsule wardrobe - very ‘wearable’ style, the pieces suit you so well. I’ll be using some of your ideas for sure 😊
What a wonderful compliment 😊 I’m so grateful, thank you 🙏🏼
You certainly know your style and have accomplished what most women wish they could do - a terrific summer capsule wardrobe. You look much younger and slimmer than you say you are!
Wow thank you for your kind compliment, it is much appreciated… I’m fearful I’ll get a big head after such a glowing report 😂
You looked gorgeous in every combination! ❤
Oh wow, thank you so much, what a lovely compliment 😊
You look fabulous in all the clothes , just goes to show we don’t need so many , just need to be creative ! Love your hair . Thank you and enjoy the summer x
Thank you so much!! So true, we often have enough in our wardrobes to mix and match. Wishing you a lovely summer too 😊
All of your clothes fit you so nice! You’ll be able to mix and match so well!
Aw thank you Cathy, you’re very kind 🥰
oh my, i can't believe that you're 40s! you look radiant, youthful and confident❤ i love your smile! cheers from Malaysia 🎉
Hello 👋 wow this is such a wonderful compliment that I’ll Cherish, you’re so kind and generous, thank you for taking the time to watch ❤😊
Really loved all the combinations & someone can tell how much thought you gave while shopping these pieces because they are of good quality & work so well with each other. An inspiration 👏🏾.
Hi Florence, what a wonderful compliment, thank you so much! Most of it is terribly old, but it doesn’t seem to date too much xx
New to your channel! I am in the US and I am 30 years old. I definitely like a classy style with only quality fabrics, so I tend to thrift just about everything. I am amazed that even the higher costs at the thrift stores! I already try to be very picky about what I buy for sake of consumption, but when I find a really nice quality piece in great condition, it is absolutely worth the price even double! It just depends on what you were buying think. Thank you for talking about the cost of living crisis. I hear it is far more impactful to the every day person over the big pond, and it has been here as of yet. I find it so refreshing that you are presenting a styling ethic that does not include links and promotions for shopping. I think we can easily find our personal style based on what we already have, and working with it, then, lifting, or even buying new items within that realm. I absolutely love that my style is very unique and irreplicable.
Hey Ashlynn, and welcome. Firstly thank you so much for your lovely compliment and for taking the time to comment, I absolutely agree with all you’ve said, I have managed to pick up some brilliant bargains in charity shops (thrift shops) over the years, the white linen jacket is secondhand, but it washes perfectly, and I use it so much. The overconsumption on social media (instagram anyway) is quite shocking, I have no idea people afford it or where they store it all. I’m very much trying to lead a more minimal lifestyle and can feel the benefits of having less stuff on the whole… here’s to wearing classics and re-wearing them for years to come (and think of the money we are saving by doing so) also, yes, even charity shop prices have gone up here, everything has gone up it seems 😅 x x
This video came up on my 'suggested' list - and I am SO glad it did! I love your style, thank you for this video, and please do more like it.
Sending big hugs from a new subscriber from Western Australia x
Wow, thank you 😊 and welcome, you’ve come so far 😂 I had no idea anyone would be interested in my old clothes 😂 but I’m so happy you’re here 🎉
Another new subscriber based on my 'suggested' list. Loved this video and your honesty 😍
Love your simple timeless style. At 61 i can feel comfortable in your outfits and casually stylish. Thank you for no crop tops no shorts that dont cover your backside. I love summer wardrobe ideas as i live in south Florida and it is always summer.
Yay! Thank you! How wonderful to always feel the warmth, we are now firmly in Autumn and it’s getting so cold, I hate it haha… wishing you a happy week x x
You have a wonderful curated capsule wardrobe! You look so cute in all of the outfits ❤️
Hey Sherry, you’re so kind, thank you! I don’t think anyone has ever said I was cute so I’m feeling rather big headed right now 😂😊
I really liked every single one of these outfits. Finally something wearable on yt! Also absolutely LOVE the interior! So fresh and cozy! ❤
Hey 👋 goodness what a lovely comment, massively appreciate your kind words, thank you ☺️
Absolutely fabulous capsule wardrobe, and the best accessory was your smile!
Oh thank you! What a lovely compliment 😊🙏🏼
Thanks for showing the many ways to style each item in your capsule wardrobe. They are basics, yet the added detail of a puffed sleeve or a pretty neckline makes each piece look special. Each piece works together so harmoniously, and it was interesting to see the variety of outfits you were able to create.
Hello Sheryl, such a lovely and supportive comment, I really appreciate it x x
I’m loving your style exactly what my 66yrs old is all about. I’m on a budget and doing my best to stick to what I already have in my closet. Loved the black t-shirt that hits the elbow, can you tell me where you got it also the stripe shirt. Don’t like showing my arms anymore. Hope to see more videos from you❤
Hello there 👋 such a lovely comment for me, I really appreciate it, thank you. Yes I’m the same, not too keen on the tops of my arms, I like a longer sleeved T-shirt, this one was from Sainsbury’s, their own TU clothing line, it was only a few pounds, but it was last year, I’m pretty sure they’re standard though and do them each year. Wishing you a happy and relaxed summer 😊
So many great simple creations, so inspiring.
Hi Vivienne, thank you so much, I don’t think I’d ever considered my old clothes could be inspiring but I’m thrilled you enjoyed the video 😊❤
Hi Angela, I just wanted to let you know that I love your home I love your garden and I love your style. Good job and thank you for these videos😊
Hey Kristy, what a wonderful comment for me to read, I’m so appreciative ~ thank you ☺️
Hooray! Someone doing the neutral capsule wardrobe with a body like mine! I have been watching some vids from a certain younger UA-camr, but she wears really boxy oversized shirts and jackets and although it looks lovely on her, I would look like an elephant. You have proved that it's possible to look chic in neutrals with curves and without these horrible boxy shapes! I especially liked the black or was it brown(?) dress with the puffy sleeves and the black top with the black shorts. I haven't worn shorts since I was in my 30s (I am in my 50s now) and you have given me the courage to try them again. Also, I think the key is to create a long line, so even if you think you can't wear white, for instance, wear white all the way down the body but you can break it up with a black jacket and tan/gold/black accessories. Just don't wear anything that breaks up the line and saws you in half like a belt in a darker colour. Thank you, you're a sweetheart ♥
Hey JoJo, thank you for such a lovely comment, hugely appreciated, thank you. I like your tips too, I shall be pinching some of your ideas 💡 👏🏻 thank you for watching, hoping to do another soon when I get some time away from work 🫣 x x
What a great video! So many great ideas that I can incorporate into my own wardrobe. So glad this came up in my feed!
Hey Krista, a huge thank you for the lovely compliment 😊
Lovely ideas. I love a classic neutral wardrobe. x
Hi Fiona, thank you so much 😊
Excellent in so many ways. Really enjoyed this.
Aw thank you for such a kind comment 🤗
I can’t believe all the outfit combinations. I keep trying to capsulize my wardrobe and end up with random things that don’t go together. Your choices help me to rethink my closet. Thank you
Love that! Thank you, what a compliment that I’ve been of help! It’s great when you have a good wardrobe sort out, makes me feel so organised 😊💪🏼
You look amazing in every outfit! Thank you for the inspiration and the honesty of our current state of the world. God bless and keep on creating.
Thank you so much! What a Wonderfully supportive comment, it’s really appreciated x x
This is the best! I am so inspired by all of your pieces. ❤
Wow, thank you!
Hello from Ohio in the USA, Angela! I am so pleased to have found you here!! First your beautiful home tour popped up as a video of interest on my feed, then your peaceful garden full of beauty was a delight to enjoy with you 💖- your personality and content I find so genuine and relatable, so I subscribed during the wee hours of last night!☺.
You have encouraged this G'ma to go through my wardrobe to donate unused pieces and start coordinating outfits for summer. It's already quite hot and very dry here, 92°F. today!
Thank you so very much for sharing your beautiful home and life with all of us!☺
Sending🤗🤗🤗across the pond💖
Hello dear Susan, what a wonderful message for me to receive, it’s made my day! I’m so happy you’re here and have enjoyed the videos, I’m so appreciative…I’m planning on sharing lots more, I’ve just got to get my head around all the techy stuff involved in UA-cam 😂 it’s kind of cold here in the UK today, definitely no shorts or dresses…I’ve even had the heating on 🤣
Wow, you sure demonstrate how important it is to choose clothes that mix and match with each other. I can see how my hodgepodge of colours really limits my looks.
Hi Janice, oh believe me, I also have a lot that doesn’t go with anything 😂 I try to now, before I buy, to think of at least three things that the item will go with in my wardrobe, if I can’t think I don’t buy, I’ve found it helpful to stop the impulse buying x thank you for watching x
That’s an absolutely perfect summer capsule. Maybe add a panama hat? Got quite a few ideas of how to make the best of the things I already have. We’ll done.
Hey Sonia, that is such a good idea 👍 thank you, I’ll keep my eye out for one, especially being a pale girl, I can’t cope with too much sun on my head ☀️thank you so much for watching x x
This was so fun to watch! I love your combinations, and you really showed me what it looks like to balance casual and polished. I struggle with lots of athleisure and business clothing - when the reality of my lifestyle is somewhere in between. This was a great example, and everything looks gorgeous on you!! ❤
Yay, thank you! What a lovely comment for me to receive, I really appreciate it! Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead 😊
Lovely. So good to be hearing encouragement to use what you already have. So nice to hear about dressing for real life. You look lovely and suit your clothes very well. I’m going to take a leaf out of your book!😁
Hello Nina, thank you for watching and your lovely comment. I think we need far less than society makes us believe x x
Omggggggg that was so good ❤....love from Canada 🇨🇦.
Hey!! Welcome 🤗 and thank you 😊
You are so beautiful! I like the style of your wardrobe and of your home! And I like how realistic, simple and practical this capsule is.
Hey Jill, what a wonderful comment for me to read, absolutely buzzing to get such a lovely compliment, thank you 😊
Love your style! Perfect wardrobe and I would be thrilled to own every single piece.
Hey Sandi, such a lovely compliment, I’m incredibly grateful, thank you 😊
You look great in everything Angela, just my style!
Thank you so much for watching Karen 😊
I love this, you have great taste. Very inspiring !
Thank you Jane 😊
Great video of! Style isn't so much about the cost or number of items, it's about how you wear it and carry it off! And you do so nicely! Well done!
Hey Jodie, what a great comment, I really appreciate it, thank you 😊
What a beautiful wardrobe, I love all of the outfits you modeled! These are such timeless, classic pieces that interchange so beautifully with each other, and you wear them so fabulously!
Hello Lori, what a incredibly kind and complimentary comment, it’s hugely appreciated 🤗 thank you for watching x x
It's winter here in Australia but that won't stop me from being inspired by your fabulous capsule! Love it, right up my alley ❤
Yay, thank you! Such a nice positive comment, I appreciate it, thank you 😊
Great idea and with those combinations you will never be bored of your clothes. Going to see what I can do with my wardrobe now. Thanks from Cotswolds
Hello Jacqui in the Cotswolds, (a beautiful part on the country!) thank you so much, such a wonderful comment for me to receive 😊
Wow great outfits. Enjoyed this video. First time viewer. Loved your new navy dress. Also the white dress before it. The striped shirt with the white skirt and the white pants was lovely. So nice to see someone my size sharing your outfits. Fun video. Thanks.
Hi Yvonne, wow what a wonderfully supportive comment for me to read, I must thank you for such a lovely compliment, I feel on top of the world, wishing you a relaxing weekend 😊
Some lovely pieces in there Angela - you looked great in them all 😊
Think you suit the short dresses and the shorts particularly x
Thank you so much Alison 😊 I think I will have to invest in a good fake tan for my legs this summer if I’m getting them out, they’re so pale 😂
I like. Chic, simple, sophisticated. Nice fabric.
Thank you! 😊 so looking forward to wearing some lighter fabrics 😊🌸
Great simple comfy wardrobe ❤
Thank you! 😊
I can’t tell you how excited I am to find this video. I just adore the neutral style but they’re all styled on 20 yr olds and at 42 I just can’t relate. So so happy I found you. You look absolutely stunning xx
Yay! Thank you! Such a nice and supportive comment for me to receive, I’m so grateful, thank you 😊
Your wardrobe is so lovely! I love the splashing of leopard print too!
Hello 👋 thank you so much for your kind comment x x
I haven’t even finished watching all of the looks and I had to comment one more time!! You look amazing in looks!! Very gorgeous and timeless capsule wardrobe!! I have the same basked back and watching you wearing it made stop thinking of buying a new one ❤
Aw you’re a gem, thank you 😊 oh yes please don’t buy a new one, older the better 🎉
You definitely look like you're ready for summer with your casual, neutral wardrobe of great styles! Here in the U.S. things are continuing to rise in price on food and clothing. Actually, everything is getting super expensive, so most people aren't buying any clothing or they're buying VERY CAREFULLY. But, even though I've not bought much for summer, it's been a fun a creative oulet to create new outfits in my wardrobe. You've given me a few extra outfit ideas to try.
Hey Michelle, completely agree, even everyday things seem expensive so I’m having to think about any potential purchases very carefully, it’s great to re-wear your current wardrobe too, less stuff to buy 🙏
You're so stylish. I'm loving the looks you created
Thank you so much Laura, I’m astonished anyone considers me stylish, my kids think I’m so old fashioned 😂 thank you watching and the compliment 😊
Simply splendid choices for the summer 😊
Hey Melissa, thank you 😊
Im 63, so older than you but same size and do the same type of work. I'm hubby's fetch and carry person 😂. On a work day I can be clearing out gutters or running to the builder store. Sometimes I go out, and I do travel. Some days I'm sitting at the computer or working in the garden. Its nice to find someone on UA-cam who has a multifaceted life I can relate to😊
Hey Helen! Yay, it’s so nice to meet you, and to know there’s someone else out there who also does all the dirty building work haha, next week I’m knocking off old render up on the scaffolding 😂🫣 I do moan but it’s quite nice to have a mix, like you, of gardening, building work, and some computer work too… have a fabulous weekend and I hope you get a chance to relax🤗
You (and your channel!) are delightful! So glad I stumbled across your channel. 🌺
Hi Nicole, how lovely of you, thank you 😊
I liked all the outfits but the white flowy dress was my favorite. You looked great in it.😊
Thank you so much Helena 🤗
I love you & your styling sensibilities! Also, your recognition and solution to tough economic times. Thank you.
Thank you so much! Such a supportive comment, I really appreciate it 😊
Very good Angela you bought items very wisely in previous spring, summers, well done.
Thank you! 😊
Cute, real, and relatable! Thank you and hello from Seattle WA, US. I also “gained a stone and can’t shift it” over the past 3 years. I’m 58, lost my husband two years ago, and am all about cute comfort these days. And neutrals! Love me some neutrals!
Hello 👋 lovely to ‘meet’ you, and welcome to the English countryside. That stone is impossible to shift 😂🫣 I’m so sorry to hear you lost your husband at such a young age, isn’t life so cruel. Hope your week is peaceful and comfortable 😊
Great inspiration, thank you for sharing.
Thank you Sarah for watching 😊
Love your wardrobe…so stylish. So many pieces that can mix and match ♥️
Hey 👋 thank you so much 😊
😙 Wow... its great to see a real woman, in realistic clothes 💖
Thank you so much 😊
i like all the clothes and your bag. i also like your hair. Good job.
Hey Sarah 👋 thank you so much for writing such a lovely comment 😊
... Happy Summer Angela ... Best wishes from Québec ...
Likewise Raymonde❤ 😊
Thanks 👍 I really liked every single outfit and inspired by the room decor too 😜. I'm 43 and like my go to pieces - all of those outfits are up my street.
Ah thank you so much, and lovely to ‘meet’ you 😊 I have shared a cottage tour if you fancy a nosey 😂🌸
Loved the blog! Practical clothes, so pretty and flattering on you, and polished. Love!!!!
You're the best! Thank you 🤩 I really appreciate it 😘
We have the same style. I love all of your looks. Happy summer🇨🇦
Hey Trisha, welcome 😊thank you so much! Wishing you a happy and relaxed summer too x x
Terrific real life capsule- casual elegance!❤
Hey there 👋 thank you 😊
You shine in those clothes as bright as the sun!
Aww what a incredibly lovely comment, I really appreciate it, thank you 😊
Well done! You have me thinking about my wardrobe in a whole new way! I love how this makes you feel like you have more and are not limited at all with your options! Thank you. I'm sure you will look fab all summer long.
Yay! Thank you! Such a kind and supportive comment, I really appreciate it x x
Nice style. great that the clothes you already have can be used, it's sustainable & you probably won't wear them out this year, so you can wear them for many more years without spending a penny :0)
Hi there, thank you so much 😊 oh yes I’m most happy to be saving some money by not having to buy extra stuff, it feels good to get the wear out of my older clothes. Thank you so much for watching 😊❤
Loved the video. You did such a fantastic making your selections. Everything looked great on you & you did such a great job styling the pieces. Love the reality-based vision!!!!!
Hey 👋 Debbie, a lovely comment for me to receive, thank you so much 😊
It all looks great!
Thank you so much Amy 😊
Great vlog. Love the neutrality of everything so they will all co-ordinate together and match with few accessories. Great way to save space. Loved the knee length cream linen button up skirt and the lovely midi length cream linen dress. Actually really liked the sunglasses too ! 😊
Thanks so much! I can’t wait to get out of woolly jumpers and feel some warmth again! Thank you so much for your kind comments xx
Just found your channel and glad I did! You look so effortlessly classy! Very nice job curating your capsule wardrobe
Hello, and welcome, what a wonderful comment for me to receive- thank you 😊
I loved this! Thank you - I love it when people are happy with what they already have and can really show the value of good choices and good basics, which can hold up for years! Stunning outfits! Also nice to see somebody pretty much the same size and shape as me in great outfits!
You are so welcome! I’m delighted you found value in the video, I had no idea anyone would be remotely interested in my old stuff 😂 but I’m pleased that I might be encouraging people to use what they have 👏🏻🤞🏻😊
I am so excited...you are sooooo relatable to me! I love fashion and looking good....but I too am all about comfort...you look great!
Hey Katey, lovely to “meet” you, oooh it has to be comfortable doesn’t it, if anything is too tight I have to pop open the zipper to breathe 😅
Great! Now these would be pieces I would definitely wear! Thanks! 👍🏻
Thank you 😊 Glad you like them! X x
So chic! But also relatable and doable for the average woman. Thanks for sharing ❤
You're so welcome! Thank you for the lovely compliment 🤗
Love your style Angela - great video with lots of inspiration!! Thank you! x
Thank you so much for watching and for the compliments 😊
Very nice capsule wardrobe!!!
You look fab in everything, so stylish, sophisticated and above all simple and unfussy, just up my street. I like how you refrain ftom talking, just let the clothes speak for themselves. Refreshing chsnge from almost all fshion vloggers.
Thank you so much 🙂 I so appreciate your kind and supportive comment! 🥰
So many great looks! I especially love the two tops with gathered sleeves you featured and how well they went with everything. Also kudos for talking about the cost of living crisis. It’s intense everywhere and is the reason I started paring back in the first place.
Thank you so much!! Oh I absolutely agree, things are crazy right now, we need to be more mindful of any disposable income we may have. I appreciate your kind comment, thank you
Really enjoyed this - can definitely use some ideas from my existing wardrobe 😊 xx
Hey Nicola, that’s wonderful, the more we can re-wear the less money we have to spend right?! That’s got to be a good thing 😊
Love your basket bag! ❤ ✨
Hi Angela, I am Alison. I am a similar height, weight and body-type so I really enjoyed your outfit ideas. They will work for me 😍 I love colour, but I can see that the neutrals give more options. My clothing budget is 0 so I think I need to pull all the neutrals out my cupboard and see if I can combine them in new ways! I live in South Africa, so I wear these clothes most of the year 😎 Thanks for the ideas. You look very stylish 🌻
Hey Alison, it’s so nice to ‘meet’ you, oh do please still wear your colour, I do love colour too, but those neutrals are great for mixing and matching. I’m so glad you’re here and have been a little inspired to re wear your wardrobe, hugs from England 🤗
I loved every outfit and combination! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you Carolyn for the lovely compliment x x