Style Advice I Wish I Knew Earlier

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• LA

  @lafem2122 · 2 years ago

  Growing up my mother always had us save one or two outfits "for good" so that you would feel special when you wore it. However, saving everything doesn't work either because  by the time you decide to wear it,  it feels dated or you don't love it anymore.

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• JA

  @janepage3608 · 2 years ago

  Another point, I think that your oversize top worked with the oversize trousers because the top falls beautifully.  If it were a stiffer material, it wouldn’t work as well, but because it falls well, it still follows the contours of your body.  The fabric qualities are something people don’t always take into consideration.

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• MX

  @Mxtraveler · 2 years ago

  This was a great topic. I am 70 and have done this throughout my life. As a retired person, the dress is much more casual for the most part, but I also love the juxtaposition of of various jewelry with casual dress. I have a nice variety of silver and gold pieces that I sometimes even pair together for a look. (At my age, why save them for a special occasion?) I would have to say that not a day goes by when I am out running errands that I don’t get stopped and complimented on my outfit, hair or jewelry. Even my husband has mentioned it. Be playful with your style. You will enjoy each day as you create something brand new and your “audience “ will too!

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• AN

  @anaziliodesign · 2 years ago

  "Always use your good items" is the best advice anyone can receive, I have a childhood trauma, cause my mum got me a gorgeous pair of embroidery trainers and only allowed me to use in special occasions which means once, cause the 2nd special occasion I had they didn't fit anymore 'cause I had grown.

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• KI

  @kirsimanz2697 · 2 years ago

  I really like the advice "always use your good items". Almost all my life I have been saving my jewelry for only some very special occasions. My mom also used her nice jewelry pieces only for birthdays. Last year she sent me a really beautiful necklace for my birthday and I put it in my storage for few months in order not to break ist. But then I saw a video about "using the good items" and started to wear the necklace. It made such a big difference to "see" that I am allowed to use every single piece of my jewelry or shoes or clothing and don't need to save it for later. I also don't know where I saw that advice but I am really happy you mentioned it, too. Thank you!

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• JA

  @janepage3608 · 2 years ago

  A very personal remark: I think the most common style mistake is to think that jeans go with everything.  If instead of jeans you took a pair of trousers in a different material but the same colour, you could well decide that they didn’t go with your top, but if they are the ubiquitous jeans, it works.  I don’t think so.  The one example you used where the Wrong was a dark red top paired with black trousers and the Right was the same top paired with jeans, the Right to me was an unpleasant colour combination, so I much preferred the Wrong.  Apart from that, thank you for an informative video. Very well presented.  Love that you didn’t spend an age on an intro before you got the point.

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• SU

  @successformations8231 · 2 years ago

  I LOVE that there’s a bite in the bread before you buttered it!  Truly the best reminder for me to not wait to use your best things - or taste them!  ✨💖✨

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• CU

  @Cultivatingjoy07 · 2 years ago (edited)

  In all likelihood your body type \ kibbe body style frame totally enables you to wear two oversized item pieces :) Most other types would find it much harder or near impossible to pull off an overly baggy look!

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• LI

  @lisa-janeomalley7041 · 2 years ago

  Honestly Emily, I would have once said anyone with your figure and beautiful face could have worn anything and still looked good. Then you compared the white jacket and printed pants against a shorter denim jacket and the difference is very clear. Same with tucking the oversized top in the oversized pants. A lot of us hide under baggy clothes but using these simple tricks  actually work to create a waistline that some of us don't naturally have. Happy birthday Nate

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• PE

  @peggypanzer9228 · 2 years ago

  I've watched so many style and clothing videos but yours speak to me more than any others.  You get straight to the point (thank you for not over-talking each point!) and keep things moving.  Your ideas are spot on and help me understand, refine and embrace my own style.  I've never commented on a video before so now you know tour impact.

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• SH

  @shepherdessofskymeadow · 2 years ago

  I always like to use the rule of three as well as the rule of thirds! Adding a third piece (instead of just top and bottom) like a sweater, jacket, belt or scarf can make such a difference if something isn&apos;t coming together. Sticking to a color palette has been super helpful for me too. I used to &quot;not have anything to wear&quot; because my colors were all over the place — it kept me from creatively pairing things together that would have worked great together otherwise. Limiting myself now to a smaller range of the neutrals and cool shades that look best on me, I feel a lot more &quot;me,&quot; and it gives me a lot more versatility with a smaller number of items. <br><br>When we talk about balance between loose/fitted proportions I think it&apos;s important to consider fabric weight as well. It makes a big difference if you&apos;re pairing oversized pieces made of lighter fabrics with nice drape, vs. bulky sweater-weights and denim. In summer and hot climates, long loose layers are simply more practical and comfortable, but I also think it looks very elegant as long as the fabric moves well. (But, I am a bohemian grandmother at heart so maybe that&apos;s my personal bias showing lol.)<br><br>I learned a saying recently, &quot;we&apos;re too poor to buy cheap stuff.&quot; Our great-great-grandparents would probably laugh at us for considering it a revelation, but it really is better to have fewer, nicer things, and love and care for and use them often. I used to be addicted to novelty, frankly, and when you&apos;re in the fast fashion rut it&apos;s hard to break that. I gave myself a challenge a few years ago not to buy anything new for a year (or if there was something I absolutely needed for a very specific purpose, to buy it secondhand) and it helped a lot to break me of that habit. Or at least, now I channel the treasure-hunting compulsion into finding really good quality items secondhand. Baby steps right? 😂

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• AN

  @angelirohival6270 · 2 years ago

  I have an hourglass figure, but I can’t but an outfit together to save my life. That why I watch videos like this. This information is helpful. Thank you!

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