GIVEAWAY WINNER! Tina Menard WON the Lilly Pulitzer Reversible Pineapple Tote Bag - Thank you everyone for playing and for your wonderful comments! You can get one here: rstyle.me/+i7zG1RsPLYgvhWngjAhYig
I guess it's a matter of relative cost. In California, $100,000 income is barely a living wage, so the average salary is very high compared to the rest of the country. $25 to the average Californian is nothing.
I buy quality pieces, but at clearance prices. It isn't true that clearance items are only trashy left-overs. In the last couple of years, I've purchased tailored tweed jackets in basic colors, and cashmere crewneck and turtleneck sweaters in navy, black, dark red, camel, and ivory for 75% off the original price. That's how I buy my casual wardrobe, too. Supima cotton tops, cotton cable sweaters, jeans, corduroy pants, etc., at 80-90% off. If you think it isn't possible, look online and sign up for special sale notices. Flash sales online can get you amazing deals. Don't forget that businesses are hurting right now because people aren't spending, so they're trying to attract customers desperately.
I completely agree with you! When I talk about getting a deal on clothes, it's not because they are clearance or thrifted. It's because people clothes and don't think about how they will work in with the rest of their wardrobe. They tend to be blindsided by the price and not think of the what they can wear with it. Do you know what I mean?
My grandmother was fabulously stylish. She always said pick one area to highlight. Hemline short cover cleavage. Showing décolleté then trousers or longer hemline. This advice has served my mother, myself and my daughters well!
Your videos are just fabulous. All solid fashion points (especially the one on good grooming) and the added video clips are hilarious. They show us your sense of humor. Keep up the good work Nancy. I'm really looking forward to your series on dressing for your body shape. Congratulations on winning the lovely bag Tina!
Never put anything with Spandex in it in the dryer, even if only 1%, it will be ruined. Heat breaks down spandex and elastic, hang dry or dry flat instead. Tumble drying increases wear more than anything else on all fabrics. Unlike machine washing, where there is plenty of fluid to minimize friction and thus abrasion, drying wears clothes out fast from the heat and friction. I don’t tumble-dry any of my clothing, I just hang it up on hangers a clothesline I put in my laundry room. My fan cuts the drying time in half, everything except woolens dries overnight. I only put clothes in the dryer if I want to shrink them deliberately, or break down the elastic or spandex. Once spandex or elastic are broken down, the garment loses its stretch. I also just don’t wash clothes very often, only when they get spots, grime or odors. We have been in a 20+ year extreme drought where I live (Northern California) and had to severely reduce water use, and I discovered that most clothes don’t need washing after one wearing. After all, we all shower/bathe and wear deodorant daily.
Good morning Nancy! Love this video! Every single tip is valuable! So many have lost sight of dressing appropriately for their body. Thank you for sharing! 💕
I love your fashion sense! You said you were thinking of doing a video on how to dress for your body type. I think that's a grand idea! I'm pear shaped and have a hard time finding clothes that fit properly. Thank you!
Greetings from NY! I look forward to your content each week. Today’s content is your best work yet as you have touched all the bases that create a total look and vibe. Keep up the good work. Thank you!
Nancy queen you look great in this vid! I just wanted to say, you are correct about modesty! Also I see a lot of younger women who seem to be stuck in the pandemic mode wearing p.j.s and, gross sweat pants out in public! I won't even go to the mailbox without being dressed and combed hair. Thanks!
This is the first of your videos I have watched but hopefully it won’t be the last I thoroughly enjoyed the content and agreed with all the points. Thank you, you got a new subscriber.
Love this video and the tip about Amazon basics. Looking forward to dressing for body shape as I've ALWAYS had issues. Not fat, just long legs, long waist, small bust. As a sewist, I'm baffled about why I can't make a raglan sleeve look good on my body.
You sound like the beautiful Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. Awesome! Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing her in raglan sleeves, either.
I watched your video this morning and when I was done work I cleared out my closet got rid of a lot of stuff cleaned up a lot of my make up that I’ve never touched for years It felt good
My problem is buying clothes that fit my age-thickened waist, it’s not a matter of being overweight, my waist:hip ratio remains the same at every weight, since perimenopause. My hips were always on the slim side and now, if I buy trousers that fit my waist, they are 6 inches or more too big in the hips. This leaves empty flaps of fabric sticking off my sides. Tailoring is not the answer, garments just can’t be taken in that much on the outseams without destroying their shape and is very complicated to do with the flat-felled seams of jeans. I know because I do tailoring. I just have to buy elastic waists, and often those are too tight, also. This is the main reason I almost always wear dresses, especially knit ones. With skirts, I know if I fit the waist, the hips will never be too tight and if they’re softer, not structured, they will work.
Modesty has always been a top priority for my wardrobe choices, it has nothing to do with my religion, I just prefer it. It’s so much classier-looking not to have everything on show. I like to show my shape with fitted, but not tight clothing, and not a lot of skin, and I’ve always had a no-visible cleavage rule, since age 12 when my figure developed (it did very early). Men always stared enough at my naturally larger bust without giving them porn views, I don’t like that kind of attention. (A male co-worker once asked me what my bra size was, in front of a group of his pals). It’s difficult because I’m both short overall and short-waisted, so many, many tops and dresses are just too low-cut for me. I often put shoulder darts in them, or shorten the straps, if any, to solve this problem, or wear a scarf, or a modesty panel or tube bra, etc., underneath. I also get blouse modesty pins that look ok (they’re fairly simple, a round bead/pearl shape, and come in sets of different colors), from Amazon, at least they’re better-looking and less damaging than safety pins. And no visible bras or panties, ever! Since my late 40s, I don’t wear skirts shorter than about 3 inches above my knees, either, mid-thigh and shorter skirts/dresses look a bit desperately-trying-to-look-young again, even though I still have great legs (thanks, Mom and Dad’s DNA). My grandma’s legs looked like 18-year old’s when she died in her mid-80s, not a bit of sagging or varicose veins).
I’m with several other viewers who want that top you are wearing. Is that Lily? And I love your earrings too!! Please tell us where you got them. I love all your videos and look forward to every new one. Thanks so much!! Oh, tell us more about you! XOXO
OMG I forgot to list my outfit! Thanks for the reminder, Darlene! It is one of my favorite Lilly dresses. Here's a link to it: rstyle.me/+gYc6SEkZsbI3KX4aPnJlKw
I'm kinda bothered by all these fashion video makers talking about looking "expensive." I don't want to look expensive. I'm not for sale and can't be bought at any price, which is what "looking expensive." implies. I forget who it was years ago who said "There's a difference between looking rich and looking expensive." We don't want to confuse the two.
Shoulders are the trickiest part of a blazer or coat to alter. I found that out by reading the men's fashion book Dress for Success by John T. Molloy. He gets very detailed about how to buy clothes, and what alterations are the most practical. It's an old book, but I refer to it even now. He also had a women's version, but the men's version was an eye-opener for me.
I will invest in high quality items that never go out of style, or, lacking that, come back 30 years later. Like those high rise wide leg pants! Yep, they're back, and I'm so glad I kept them in a corner of my closet! I'm big on taking care of my clothes, they last a long time. If I do shop, mostly it's to update and refresh items I already have. I'm also not above buying high quality preowned clothes from EBay. And, I stay away from synthetics, not breathable, clingy, badly cut as in those ultra cheap dresses that dont look anything like the picture.
@@shoppingonchampagne I love channels like this, keeps me up to date. I break a lot of rules, but I watch anyway because that's how I get new ideas. Its new ways to wear clothes, to see what other people are wearing. Sometimes I find an item I cant live without. Also, because I'm in my geezer years, some colors dont fly like they used to! So, rock on with these shows, I love it!!!💝💝💝
I have always picked quality over quantity and as you say you don't have to spend any more than anyone else except you have less things that last longer.
I must be dressing stylish as I only wear one colour each month. No worries about different colour dyes running into each other. My clothes have lasted for years. I’ve only bought one pair of all terrain sandals in four years. Nothing else. I still have some of my late mother’s jackets. I only wear shorts at home. Mostly dresses out of home. Great tips.
Love your videos. Just found this channel yesterday. Do you have any other knitting or other crafty type channels? For some reason you look familiar and i thought i’d ask! 😂
I have always enjoyed all of the knitting videos. I’m watching these now! Very good so far.. really like the funny clips you use for emphasis.. also see you are a fan of Lily. They do have the prettiest color clothes. Glad I found this channel.
I do. I have classic sweaters and tops that I've been wearing for 20 years. I found my "me" style 30 years ago. I have purchased a few things that went out of fashion within a year or two, but it was a learning experience. One thing that helps the longevity of my fashions is the fact that styles aren't as extreme as they used to be. The 1960s narrow lapels on suit jackets became very wide in the 1970s, and anyone wearing narrow lapels and ties looked ridiculous. That kind of thing is pretty obsolete. Women are insisting on wearing what they like (like skinny jeans) no matter what the designers try to say.
Not many. Almost everything has been outsourced. Even the haute couture labels in Europe have a lot of their merchandise made in Asia. Some say they don't, but they have the components made overseas and then assemble them in their own country. That's actually how covid started in Italy; they brought in (infected) workers from China to assemble the Chinese-made components. Then they put a label on that says "Made in Italy."
@@edennis8578 people have no idea how big the Chinese population in Milan is just for this purpose. It's pretty shocking when you find out that a lot, if not most, of the fashion is by Chinese immigrants, not Italians, in Italy. Say what they want, all the designers have been doing this and cutting corners for years. I was so mad in the 80's and 90's at companies shutting down factories here knowing this is where we'd end up. People could've cared less then unless it was their job that got outsourced. Such a stupid thing to do.
GIVEAWAY WINNER! Tina Menard WON the Lilly Pulitzer Reversible Pineapple Tote Bag - Thank you everyone for playing and for your wonderful comments! You can get one here: rstyle.me/+i7zG1RsPLYgvhWngjAhYig
Just a few bucks for a tailor?🤣🤣🤣How about $25 just for hemming? I think you’re behind the times here
I wanted some alterations, the prices justified donating them out and buying new pieces..🤔😀🙄Expensive not a few $$.
I guess it's a matter of relative cost. In California, $100,000 income is barely a living wage, so the average salary is very high compared to the rest of the country. $25 to the average Californian is nothing.
I buy quality pieces, but at clearance prices. It isn't true that clearance items are only trashy left-overs. In the last couple of years, I've purchased tailored tweed jackets in basic colors, and cashmere crewneck and turtleneck sweaters in navy, black, dark red, camel, and ivory for 75% off the original price. That's how I buy my casual wardrobe, too. Supima cotton tops, cotton cable sweaters, jeans, corduroy pants, etc., at 80-90% off. If you think it isn't possible, look online and sign up for special sale notices. Flash sales online can get you amazing deals. Don't forget that businesses are hurting right now because people aren't spending, so they're trying to attract customers desperately.
I completely agree with you! When I talk about getting a deal on clothes, it's not because they are clearance or thrifted. It's because people clothes and don't think about how they will work in with the rest of their wardrobe. They tend to be blindsided by the price and not think of the what they can wear with it. Do you know what I mean?
My grandmother was fabulously stylish. She always said pick one area to highlight. Hemline short cover cleavage. Showing décolleté then trousers or longer hemline. This advice has served my mother, myself and my daughters well!
You're grandmother taught you well! Thanks for sharing her advice with everyone here! 🥰
I learned this as well.
Your videos are just fabulous. All solid fashion points (especially the one on good grooming) and the added video clips are hilarious. They show us your sense of humor. Keep up the good work Nancy. I'm really looking forward to your series on dressing for your body shape. Congratulations on winning the lovely bag Tina!
Thanks for all your kind words, Kimberly! I'm looking forward to making the dressing for your body shape series for you, too! 😀
I care for my clothing very carefully….and have them for a long time…
Great tips! I live in south Florida and can totally related to ladies just showing off too much skin, cleavage, etc… 🤦🏻♀️
I'm glad you enjoyed the tips, Claudia! 😀
Never put anything with Spandex in it in the dryer, even if only 1%, it will be ruined. Heat breaks down spandex and elastic, hang dry or dry flat instead. Tumble drying increases wear more than anything else on all fabrics. Unlike machine washing, where there is plenty of fluid to minimize friction and thus abrasion, drying wears clothes out fast from the heat and friction. I don’t tumble-dry any of my clothing, I just hang it up on hangers a clothesline I put in my laundry room. My fan cuts the drying time in half, everything except woolens dries overnight. I only put clothes in the dryer if I want to shrink them deliberately, or break down the elastic or spandex. Once spandex or elastic are broken down, the garment loses its stretch. I also just don’t wash clothes very often, only when they get spots, grime or odors. We have been in a 20+ year extreme drought where I live (Northern California) and had to severely reduce water use, and I discovered that most clothes don’t need washing after one wearing. After all, we all shower/bathe and wear deodorant daily.
Good morning Nancy! Love this video! Every single tip is valuable! So many have lost sight of dressing appropriately for their body. Thank you for sharing! 💕
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and the tips, Kathy! 😍
Yep, if you go for classic good quality, you can find bargains on sale and even in resale (thrift) shops.
You are so right, Meira! 😍
I love your fashion sense! You said you were thinking of doing a video on how to dress for your body type. I think that's a grand idea! I'm pear shaped and have a hard time finding clothes that fit properly. Thank you!
Clothes on the floor, no no way. Terrible and lazy. Yuck yuck!
The ruffled navy top you are wearing is lovely, where can I buy it ?? Love all your content ✨️ 💕
Thank you so much, Eileen! It's a very comfortable shift dress. Here's a link to it" rstyle.me/+gYc6SEkZsbI3KX4aPnJlKw
@@shoppingonchampagne Thank you for your quick response 🙏❤️🇮🇪
Greetings from NY! I look forward to your content each week. Today’s content is your best work yet as you have touched all the bases that create a total look and vibe. Keep up the good work. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Gina! I love to keep improving with each video and provide content that people need. I really appreciate all your kind words. 🥰
Nancy queen you look great in this vid! I just wanted to say, you are correct about modesty! Also I see a lot of younger women who seem to be stuck in the pandemic mode wearing p.j.s and, gross sweat pants out in public! I won't even go to the mailbox without being dressed and combed hair. Thanks!
Thank you so much, Deborah! I'm glad you enjoyed the modesty part, too 🤩
This is the first of your videos I have watched but hopefully it won’t be the last I thoroughly enjoyed the content and agreed with all the points. Thank you, you got a new subscriber.
Love this video and the tip about Amazon basics. Looking forward to dressing for body shape as I've ALWAYS had issues. Not fat, just long legs, long waist, small bust. As a sewist, I'm baffled about why I can't make a raglan sleeve look good on my body.
Hi Donna, As a knitter, I also love a good raglan sleeve! However, they aren't for every body shape. What seems "off" to you when you try a raglan? 🤔
You sound like the beautiful Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. Awesome! Come to think of it, I don't remember seeing her in raglan sleeves, either.
I watched your video this morning and when I was done work I cleared out my closet got rid of a lot of stuff cleaned up a lot of my make up that I’ve never touched for years It felt good
Wow, Fran! Great job! You won't even miss any of it! 🤩
Just found your channel. Love your content
Welcome aboard! 🤩
Great advice 👍. My Mother always said that you don't need a lot of clothing just make sure what you have is the best you can afford and look after it.
Hi Freda, Your mother was spot on - thanks for sharing her tips with all of us! 😍
Thanks for the video. I just caught up with your channel and saw this. All great points and I love that you mentioned attitude. I think that it huge.
I'm so happy you enjoyed the video, Elizabeth! 😍
I just ordered that gorgeous navy dress. Now, how about the earrings? Thanks again!!!
My problem is buying clothes that fit my age-thickened waist, it’s not a matter of being overweight, my waist:hip ratio remains the same at every weight, since perimenopause. My hips were always on the slim side and now, if I buy trousers that fit my waist, they are 6 inches or more too big in the hips. This leaves empty flaps of fabric sticking off my sides. Tailoring is not the answer, garments just can’t be taken in that much on the outseams without destroying their shape and is very complicated to do with the flat-felled seams of jeans. I know because I do tailoring. I just have to buy elastic waists, and often those are too tight, also. This is the main reason I almost always wear dresses, especially knit ones. With skirts, I know if I fit the waist, the hips will never be too tight and if they’re softer, not structured, they will work.
I'm a Filipina love your vlog.
Modesty has always been a top priority for my wardrobe choices, it has nothing to do with my religion, I just prefer it. It’s so much classier-looking not to have everything on show. I like to show my shape with fitted, but not tight clothing, and not a lot of skin, and I’ve always had a no-visible cleavage rule, since age 12 when my figure developed (it did very early). Men always stared enough at my naturally larger bust without giving them porn views, I don’t like that kind of attention. (A male co-worker once asked me what my bra size was, in front of a group of his pals). It’s difficult because I’m both short overall and short-waisted, so many, many tops and dresses are just too low-cut for me. I often put shoulder darts in them, or shorten the straps, if any, to solve this problem, or wear a scarf, or a modesty panel or tube bra, etc., underneath. I also get blouse modesty pins that look ok (they’re fairly simple, a round bead/pearl shape, and come in sets of different colors), from Amazon, at least they’re better-looking and less damaging than safety pins. And no visible bras or panties, ever! Since my late 40s, I don’t wear skirts shorter than about 3 inches above my knees, either, mid-thigh and shorter skirts/dresses look a bit desperately-trying-to-look-young again, even though I still have great legs (thanks, Mom and Dad’s DNA). My grandma’s legs looked like 18-year old’s when she died in her mid-80s, not a bit of sagging or varicose veins).
I admire you so much
Back again. What about handbags? I can't pay more than $100 for a bag.
You’re a class act! Great tips.
Thank you so much, Jean! 🥰
Love the navy ruffle neckline top you are wearing. Can you send a link or name of brand?
Hi Pam, It is a Lilly Pulitzer Shift dress - extremely comfortable. Here's a link to it: rstyle.me/+gYc6SEkZsbI3KX4aPnJlKw
@@shoppingonchampagne Thanks!
This is an excellent video. Thank you
Just discovered you…love your candor!!! Your Info is spot on!! Looking forward to spending more time “with you”! 💁🏻♀️
Hi JoAnn, I'm so happy you discovered me! Let me know if there's a topic you'd like me to cover! 😀
I’m with several other viewers who want that top you are wearing. Is that Lily? And I love your earrings too!! Please tell us where you got them. I love all your videos and look forward to every new one. Thanks so much!! Oh, tell us more about you! XOXO
OMG I forgot to list my outfit! Thanks for the reminder, Darlene! It is one of my favorite Lilly dresses. Here's a link to it: rstyle.me/+gYc6SEkZsbI3KX4aPnJlKw
I'm kinda bothered by all these fashion video makers talking about looking "expensive." I don't want to look expensive. I'm not for sale and can't be bought at any price, which is what "looking expensive." implies. I forget who it was years ago who said "There's a difference between looking rich and looking expensive." We don't want to confuse the two.
Tailoring is expensive, it costs $200 where I live to take in the shoulders of a lined blazer, that’s not a few dollars.
Shoulders are the trickiest part of a blazer or coat to alter. I found that out by reading the men's fashion book Dress for Success by John T. Molloy. He gets very detailed about how to buy clothes, and what alterations are the most practical. It's an old book, but I refer to it even now. He also had a women's version, but the men's version was an eye-opener for me.
I always look forward to your Sunday videos. Have a great week.
Hi Lisa, I'm thrilled you discovered me and that you enjoy the videos. Let me know if there's a topic you'd like me to cover! 🤔
It’s just good taste
Did you pick a winner for your giveaway? Beautiful bag with pink tassel! 💖🤞
I'm glad you like it, Tracey. Yes, the winner is Tina Menard 🥳
I will invest in high quality items that never go out of style, or, lacking that, come back 30 years later. Like those high rise wide leg pants! Yep, they're back, and I'm so glad I kept them in a corner of my closet!
I'm big on taking care of my clothes, they last a long time. If I do shop, mostly it's to update and refresh items I already have. I'm also not above buying high quality preowned clothes from EBay.
And, I stay away from synthetics, not breathable, clingy, badly cut as in those ultra cheap dresses that dont look anything like the picture.
Loved hearing your tips, Wanda! 😍
@@shoppingonchampagne I love channels like this, keeps me up to date. I break a lot of rules, but I watch anyway because that's how I get new ideas. Its new ways to wear clothes, to see what other people are wearing. Sometimes I find an item I cant live without.
Also, because I'm in my geezer years, some colors dont fly like they used to!
So, rock on with these shows, I love it!!!💝💝💝
I have always picked quality over quantity and as you say you don't have to spend any more than anyone else except you have less things that last longer.
You are right on that, Esme! 😍
I think you were right on! Thanks for putting it out there-real! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
Hello i like your tips and advices about oldies and to be elegant even if not expensive thanks for sharing your ideas stay safe and goodluck
I must be dressing stylish as I only wear one colour each month. No worries about different colour dyes running into each other. My clothes have lasted for years. I’ve only bought one pair of all terrain sandals in four years. Nothing else. I still have some of my late mother’s jackets. I only wear shorts at home. Mostly dresses out of home. Great tips.
I can't see your suggestions
Thank you, this was very helpful. 🌹
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, Tonya! 🌹
Nancy thank you for your videos! The gold hoops look fabulous!
Thank you so much, Paris! 😍In case you want those gold hoops for yourself, here's a link to them: rstyle.me/+9Nxh5Ph9d6HDHjGCx8Owew
Thanks for the video.
You're welcome, Kaholi! 😀
Love your videos. Just found this channel yesterday. Do you have any other knitting or other crafty type channels? For some reason you look familiar and i thought i’d ask! 😂
Yes, I also have NobleKnits, a knitting channel! 😍
I have always enjoyed all of the knitting videos. I’m watching these now! Very good so far.. really like the funny clips you use for emphasis.. also see you are a fan of Lily. They do have the prettiest color clothes. Glad I found this channel.
@@SpartaWarriorCodeRed I'm so glad you discovered me (on both channels), too! Let me know if you have any fashion questions. 🤩
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great tips love that
Good tips, but not reflected in your own wardrobe.
I love you’re black top !!! Pink in youre wardrobe is gorgeous.
I rememver Sharon stone outfit she looked so goid
Who would like to wear the same pieces for years???
Me 🙋♀️. I have some gorgeous classics.
I do. I have classic sweaters and tops that I've been wearing for 20 years. I found my "me" style 30 years ago. I have purchased a few things that went out of fashion within a year or two, but it was a learning experience. One thing that helps the longevity of my fashions is the fact that styles aren't as extreme as they used to be. The 1960s narrow lapels on suit jackets became very wide in the 1970s, and anyone wearing narrow lapels and ties looked ridiculous. That kind of thing is pretty obsolete. Women are insisting on wearing what they like (like skinny jeans) no matter what the designers try to say.
I love your hair and glasses, great tips
Love your tips. Good grooming is upmost for me!
Well done
Thanks, Elizabeth! 🥰
Bonus tip is the most important one!
Your last tip is the best one
Are any clothes made in US now just curious
Not many. Almost everything has been outsourced. Even the haute couture labels in Europe have a lot of their merchandise made in Asia. Some say they don't, but they have the components made overseas and then assemble them in their own country. That's actually how covid started in Italy; they brought in (infected) workers from China to assemble the Chinese-made components. Then they put a label on that says "Made in Italy."
@@edennis8578 people have no idea how big the Chinese population in Milan is just for this purpose. It's pretty shocking when you find out that a lot, if not most, of the fashion is by Chinese immigrants, not Italians, in Italy. Say what they want, all the designers have been doing this and cutting corners for years. I was so mad in the 80's and 90's at companies shutting down factories here knowing this is where we'd end up. People could've cared less then unless it was their job that got outsourced. Such a stupid thing to do.
The main topic should also be, dress according to your body type with the appropriate fitting undergarments.🥿🧥🧣👚👕