Find your Style with Me! - My reflections on Me Made May 2024
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
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If you have watched my last 6 videos (Thank you 🙏) you will know that I have been analysing and reflecting on my garments that I have worn each day throughout the month of May.
It has been very insightful and helpful in determining what I would like to make/wear in the future.
In this video - I do not go into specifics of my style - but how I found this process helped me - and how it may help you too.
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Angela xx
Confirmed….you are a logical and sweet lady with core values that can improve one’s perspective well beyond being a sewist. You must be a joy to your family and friends. It’s going to be fun for viewing friends to see what changes, if anything, in your fashion design preferences.
Oh wow - this is so so kind of you - Thank you so much 🥰
I waited to watch this when I would have time to really soak it in. When you were speaking about really loving things you see on others and sometimes work for you and sometimes don’t. I was thinking SAME! I clearly did not know my style for me. I am on a style discovery journey. Spending more time thinking about what I love to wear, why I love it, why certain garments love me, before charging on with sewing things I love on other people.
Aaahh thank you so much for watching. I hope it was helpful. I think it is worth just spending a bit of time analysing and assessing your wardrobe and style for sure.
Good luck - and I hope you find a style etc that you love and makes you feel wonderful 🥰❤️
As I listened to you Angela, I realized I've been unconsciously also taking stock of my makes, taking photos of all my me makes for a while now because I haven't been happy with how the clothes look on me. But it didn't dawn on me till just now, that I've continued to be drawn to patterns and silhouettes that's match how I DID look and still WANT to look like and not so much on the end result on me now. I turned 60 in the spring, and needless to say, there have been oodles of changes in my body over the last 5 years. I guess being honest with myself is the first step for me. Thank you!
Aaaah I hope that has helped - and you can find your new YOU!!!
That you so much for watching 🥰
I think stepping back and seeing a photo of yourself in a full shot, makes such a difference, we instantly without knowing hone in on the things we don’t like or do like, that we rarely get the full “picture” of ourselves. The amount of times hubby has taken a picture while I’m ambling around somewhere or something, then I’ve seen it after and thought ‘Oh that outfit really suits me’ or ‘that’s not my colour’ and it makes such a difference compared to looking in a mirror ❤
It really does help so much doesn't it - I can't believe how different you can see yourself standing back.
Thank so much Adam 🥰
One way I've overcome honing in on one thing or another as opposed to the whole picture is I stand in front of the full-length mirror, close my eyes, take a deep breath in and out, and when I open my eyes I see the full picture. It reminds me of "first impressions".
Hi Angela, I’ve loved watching your me made May vlogs. You are so inspirational, I desperately need to go through my wardrobe, taking pictures and videos is a great idea to see how I really feel about my clothes. I retired 18 months ago and I’m a bit lost as to what to wear at home, I need comfort with some style. I’m trying to push myself to wear more colour and pattern. I’m looking forward to seeing your summer plans. By the way you always look fabulous ❤❤
I know how you feel - and I think there are a lot more people that feel this way than we realise. I hope you find your ‘you’ 🥰
Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️
Sounds like you gained a good deal of insight through participating in Me Made May. I found your thoughts interesting and would enjoy your summer wardrobe planning series, please. I am always happy to be tempted by new patterns and fabrics 😂
He he he - I think we can all be tempted by new patterns and fabric 😂
Thank you 🥰
I found this to be really helpful in many ways. While I love watching other RUclips sewing channels, many advocate constant buying of fabric and patterns, regardless of cost. I'll definitely be taking pic's to see how I actually look in my clothes. 😊
I’m so so glad you found it useful - good luck with it all - thank you ❤️
Fabulous!! I think what you’ve done has been a great achievement in assessing your wardrobe. It’s definitely worthwhile doing it at least twice a year I think. It also lets you reflect what style you’re into at the time too. Yes to a mini series, always like to see what you’re making ❤ xx
Aaahh thank you my lovely friend 🥰
Spot on reflections. Very insightful. I have not gone through documentation process (yet), but worthwhile. I just know that sewing my own clothes has made me more aware of fit and quality and function. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thank you 🥰 - definitely - sewing for yourself really does make you see things differently doesn't it!
I’ve never thought about documenting how I feel in outfits or videoing myself wearing them. That’s a brilliant idea! I’m going to give it a go for a week and see if it makes me look at my clothes differently. Thank you Angela 😄
That’s so great - I so hope you find it useful. Thank you ☺️ ❤️
Really interesting insight on honing in on your style and as you say, as long as you feel comfortable that’s all that matters.
I would love to see more of a mini series from you and look forward to seeing what changes you make as a result of Me made May.
I have been looking at my own wardrobe and have given away things and fabric that I know isn’t something I will wear again so a very useful exercise. Thanks for being so open and sharing with us ❤
Aaahh that's o kind of you - and I am so pleased that you have enjoyed it - and have been able to do a similar exercise yourself 🥰
Thank you ❤️
Hi Angela I really enjoyed your me made may it is a really good way to see what you like and don’t like in your wardrobe and what you need Dawn 😊
Thank you so much! 😊
Yes, a mini series would be great. I enjoy hearing your insights and it gives me food for more thought.😊
That's really great - thank you 🥰
Ooh a series sounds great Angela! I’m discovering the joy of v necks and also puffy sleeves! I’m am now drawn to new FG Fleur dress. 😊
Aaaahh how lovely - Thank you 🥰
This vlog was not only thought provoking but helpful..You managed to convey your ideas in a way that completely held my interest.
Aaahh that’s so kind of you - thank you ❤️
Great insight to what you achieved from memade May, it’s surprising how much the focus really gets us to evaluate what’s important & I totally agree that what makes us feel happy and confident really shows when we wear it 😊
Thank you - I'm glad you enjoyed it and agree. I'm hoping to fully adopt this approach from now on 🥰
A lot of very good advice in your presentation. We do need to dress to please ourselves. I was very much into everything fashion in my younger days and into middle age, but since an accident has left me somewhat handicapped, my style of dressing/ etc... has changed completely. But I still enjoy the topic of fashion . Love the necklace you were wearing, and your green dress was very flattering.
I really enjoy your video’s and I take so much inspiration from them. I’ve been sewing for 4 years but I’ve never really done a deep dive into my style before. Me made May has taught me that I’ve been focusing more on colour than style. I’ve made many items that I thought I liked (Autumn palette coloured fabrics) but didn’t wear that much because the style was wrong. I know that my body shape needs focus on my waist but I also need softer, more girlie pattern choices. Less shirts/shirt dresses, more blouses, maxi/midi summer dresses. I’m definitely going to go through the same consideration with my autumn/winter wardrobe. I would love to see something similar from Sewing RUclipsrs.
Aaaah that's so wonderful that you are taking a closer look into your wardrobe. It has been so useful to do.
Thank you 🥰
I have had similar thoughts. Just finished a long swishy skirt, the first time I have worn a skirt in 30 years and I love it. I need a complete revamp of my wardrobe.
Aaaahh that sounds lovely - Thank you 🥰
I really enjoyed this review and loved your me made may vlogs. You are such an inspiration to those one of us that want to sew more for ourselves but prevaricate for various reasons 😂. Your new green dress is AMAZING 🎉 . I too am scared of button holes!
Thank you so much! This is so kind of you ❤️
Those button holes are scary aren’t they 🤣🙈 but I am so glad I finished the dress as I love it 🥰
Thank you 🥰
Another way I’ve decided to judge my success in my makes is actually a twist on what you’re saying about not letting other people’s opinion sway your judgement. There are some things that almost everyone compliments me on. Those are clearly items that are well suited for me. It’s often, I think, the color choice, but also the fit and style. And the opposite is true. There are some makes that I love and I don’t receive compliments on. Hmmmmm…….something to think about!
It's so interesting isn't it! I just think it's important to just do you - and enjoy what you enjoy!!
Thank you 🥰
Really enjoyed watching your MMM series, you always look lovely, your green dress is fab. I think losing your 'sense of style' at a certain age is quite common, I've been on this journey too, watching vloggers make up patterns with different body types is helpful as you can imagine what might suit your own shape. I aim for a more quiet luxury style, simple shapes and lines with plainer fabric 😮 that's not to say I always achieve it!! 😂 Watching MM personal styling has helped me and she does courses which I'd love to do 😊
Your style sounds fabulous - and whether you always achieve it or no - it's great to have something to aim for.
Thank you 🥰
Thank you Angela. So much useful reflection and suggestions. A mini series would be great. I'm at a point of giving up making for myself as I so often end up not wearing them. I need to find a pattern I love and learn how to make it for me properly. Your thoughts are very helpful. I know what suits me from my ready to wear clothes but I've struggled to reproduce that. Maybe I'll keep on searching!
I’m so glad you found it helpful - I hope you have luck finding a good pattern that you love. I really hope you don’t give up sewing for yourself 😥
thank you ❤️
I'm going to try and find something. I really don't want to give up!
Thanks Angela. Always enjoy your content 😊
Thank you 🥰
Angela, Very well said. i agree 100%. Thank you.
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Another very insightful video. It's great that you've learnt so much about yourself. I'd love to see more mini -series on what you'd like to make so please do it 😊
That's great - Thank you 🥰
Thanks for sharing your insights. Love the dress you are wearing. 💙🧶🌈🍓
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Hi, I met you at Andrea's open day in Poundbury. I admired your dress and told you that I was thinking of making the Shelby dress but I liked your similar dress. Anyway, I have been reading 'The Curated Closet', a very interesting book which advises to take photos of your daily outfits for I think 2 weeks. I don't know if you have heard of this book. I have watched you for several years and find this direction that you are moving your channel very interesting, thank you.
Yes I remember! I have read the curated closet and it has helped me so so much! Thankyou 😊😊!
Really enjoyed this video. Alex Judge (think that’s her name) did something called the curated wardrobe which was similar to what you are describing. However, I do feel your approach somehow feels more practical and realistic to end up with a wardrobe that really works for you.
That's very kind of you - Thank you 🥰
Angela, there are so many things to factor in and lifestyle is the main one for me. I always enjoy your vlogs whatever the content, as you are always a joy to watch.
Thank you so much! ☺️ ❤️
Great reflection Angela. I also try to look at what I'm wearing and what I like and don't like and why. I don't look right in oversized clothes as I feel they swamp me and I feel less confident in them. A set in sleeve suits me better than a dropped sleeve. By looking at garments and thinking what we like and don't like about them helps us to choose things that we will get lots of wear out of and feel good in. Hair style can make a difference too I.e hair up or hair down. Like your comment about latest trends too - we don't have to follow them. Let's be ourselves. Xx
Her her - let's be ourselves! Thank you 🥰
I love your attitude!😀
Aaahh thank you 🥰
Thank you Angela for sharing what you've learned through this process, it's been really interesting. I think it's worth spending some time thinking about what we really want to wear and how it fits into our lifestyle etc. as it can stop us from making expensive mistakes and we hopefully end up with a wardrobe of clothes that really works for us. A series of summer wardrobe plans would be great! xx
I totally agree! Thank you so much ❤️
I’m impressed with all the info you thought about in MeMadeMay. I would love to do that, but I don’t have enough apparel to participate.
My 14 year old granddaughter tells me a lot she’s not nuts about what I sew, but I love my makes. I am teaching her to sew and find her own style.
Oh teenagers are good at sharing their opinion aren't they - Lol!
Isn't that lovely that you are teaching her to sew ❤️
Thank you 🥰
I would love to see your ideas for summer makes. And thank you for sharing your Me Made May outfits. I enjoyed it.
Glad you like them - thank you so much 🥰
Very insightful video, Angela! I try to take into consideration whether a garment would suit my lifestyle, body shape, feel comfortable, and be worn regularly. I would enjoy hearing about your summer sewing plans.
Thank you so much - I'm so pleased you enjoyed it 🥰
Really great series, I’ve loved watching. You always look so stylish
Thank you so much ❤️
Very inspiring video, I think its great to dress for ourselves and look forward to seeing what the next video will be, excellent xx
Thank you so much ☺️