Lover grey pants (I think they're worth another try. Maybe store them and come back to them later. Take them out a touch if possible), ALC belted pants (not a fan of the belt, but the fit/shape is great), Doen black pants (but in the right fit), Tibi red pants (even though they are single pleat, the drape of them is so flattering), COS beige pants.
I can't explain to a single one of my friends why watching you examine and analyse your trouser collection speaks to a quiet corner of my soul. Thank you for giving this very specific section of the internet what we want - this is so helpful!!!
Yes, it’s very helpful. And very timely. Just this weekend my area of the new climate finally rolled from 90 degree days to cool fall weather. It’s an ideal time to turn over the seasonal wardrobe and, in so doing, reassess what’s coming in and what is being boxed up…and WHY. And it’s an ideal time to pass along things which no longer serve the overall aesthetic. Observing the whole ‘try on’ process was a great reminder to be brutally honest about how each piece looks and feels NOW. Watching this masterclass in wardrobe curation helped to give me confidence to cull and the vocabulary to explain (to myself) what gets to stay and which items have reached their fashion expiration date. Thank you, thank you! ❤
This is my dream decluttering video. Other ones are just fast-motion and then showing the bags of stuff decluttered. I wanna be in the DECISION MAKING!
Hannah, the people lust for storytime videos from you. The origin story of your argentine leggings was so beautiful and fascinating, and it was a story about a pair of pants you bought. I can only imagine what other experiences you've had, and how magnificent they would be to hear
Saw this video and said aloud, "Yes, Hannah Louise Poston! Tell me about all of your pants!" and then I realized all over again how weird the internet is (but sometimes in a delightful way).
I’m sitting here laughing that I spent over an hour watching you go through your pants as someone who owns no pants, two pairs of jeans and a couple active bottoms. But it’s so nice because it feels like hanging out with a friend
omg, same! We’re snowbirds, and I have two pair of jeans here and I don’t remember what I have down south. If I have two more pair down there, I feel like that’s excessive and I’ll need to get rid of them. 😳 But I sat and watched this entire video and was fascinated by the whole thing! 🫣🥰😁
Hi Hannah! I want to say how nice it is to hear someone speak publicly about the vastly different sizes in their wardrobe! Sizing is wild and it is absurd that women are made to feel self conscious about an arbitrary number attached to an item of clothing. Thank you!!
I really enjoyed this, and I feel like you are so brave to expose your wardrobe in this way - not just the beautiful things, but also the old worn out things, and honestly showing the numbers. I can see it was hard, and sending hugs, and a reminder that there is no "right" number of items for anyone, except what works for them. Also loved seeing your hands as you talked. Gorgeous.
While it might feel embarrassing to go through such a public declutter, this video was invaluable for understanding different fits and silhouettes. Thank you, Hannah!
This is so refreshing to see. We are the same age (within a month), similar height (I’m 5’11” and I’m guessing you are tall) and looks like we are a similar size in clothing. I’m also a mom of 2. I know exactly what it is like to pull out clothing after a pregnancy and really notice the changes in my body. I’ve gone through versions of this so many times in the past few years. I know I’m not alone in my experiences with clothes and a changing body but it’s comforting to see another person talk about it and normalize it. Truly thank you 🙏
For the Argentinian leggings, have you thought about framing the leather portions? They have an interesting texture, and I think having them on the wall would be both visually interesting and a nice reminder of your time there.
Remember that submerging wool in water will make it more likely to shrink and change shape! I hang my formal wool trousers out in the wind (and rain) for a bit and dry them flat, and they always feel rly refreshed afterwards. Idk if it's technically right, growing up in Denmark I was just taught to do that with wool 🙈
It depends a lot on the temperature of the water, whether you use detergent (and what kind), and how much you agitate it while submerged! I've heard of airing out clothes and linens (I definitely do that to reduce the amount of washes necessary) but I've never heard of putting it out in the rain. That's interesting, and I might try it sometime with one of my older sweaters to see how it works on knits.
Being a knitter, I've made a study out of how to deal with wool. I have heard that many Europeans never wash wool but hang it outside, as suggested above. If you want to wash it though, you can do it by hand in cold water. Treat it gently. Let it soak briefly, and that will do the job. Yarn stores sell a product called Eucalan for soap to use that's gentle and doesn't have to be rinsed out. Don't twist or wring your garment when it's wet. Use a pressing motion first to remove some the water and then put the garment on a thick towel, fold it over, and walk on it to remove more. Then shape it gently and lie flat to dry. You won't shrink, felt, or mar your pants in any way if you do that.
@@rosej9686I don‘t feel like the original commenter was trying to be helpful to Hannah‘s case, though 😅 Dying a garment can be a good idea if the alternative is to buy more of the same thing in a different color and potentially throwing away something that has not been used to the end of its life, which is clearly not the situation that Hannah is in. I feel like Hannah can decide that for herself, though 😊
Hannah, this video was an absolute delight and entertaining piece of work to watch. I know you have your reservations about continuing in this format but in my opinion as a viewer it was perfectly executed, and included everything needed to satisfy us watching and gain a deeper devotion to your spectacle. You've said you feel overwhelmed at execution not being as clear cut in culling as you find yourself lingering on certain items, and on the if and how they'll fit into your future as body and function are in flux, but please know that a wardrobe cull is never going to be one and done, regardless of how devoted and clear minded you go in ! Wardrobe culling is always going to be an ongoing process, please don't let that in itself overwhelm you enough to not pursue the rest of your jungle of clothing in this manner (~: Edit : keep the oska pants ! all signs talk to future regret ! they look so darling on and the shape and cut is perfection
Hey Hannah! Just wanted to say how much I loved and appreciated this video! The inner dialogue about what you think we will say about the number of your clothes, how you are going about your declutter ect didn’t cross my mind once- all I thought was was what a gift to be given such thoughtful insight and beautiful visuals on every single item! Thankyou so much!
I am so looking forward to watching this. However, I am studying for a mid-term at the moment. This will be one of my "Pomodoro Method" breaks during my study marathon. I'll have a study marathon interspersed with a pants declutter marathon! 😁 Be back in an hour! And then in another hour. And then in another hour. HA! I'm cracking myself up. It is possible I'm going off the deep end. Okay. Back to studying.
Hi Hannah. When you talked about your feelings of embarrassment mid-video, my heart warmed in sympathy. There are so many times when I have cringed at the evidence that I am not closely following the advice I give myself and others. I am such a big sister-ish type of person, such a Marcy! And somehow I take my values and the things I believe to be prudent extremely personally. Maybe I need to laugh more and cheer myself on. And, of course, have warm-hearted sympathy for myself too. ❤
Sees Hannah posted a video that's over an hour long....gets popcorn and puts phone on do not disturb. I was in complete heaven watching you talk about pants for over an hour. Loved this video and thank you for sharing this with us. Putting yourself out there can be stressful and those that cast judgement about what is too much or too little can pound sand! Can't wait for the following clothing declutter videos. Much love!
Of course I love the more formal wide legged pants on you. My favorites were the grey ones from Lilly silk. I also loved the shortish casual cream colored ones just before the jeans. The ones that you need to wear at the hips. Such an amazingly cool profile, and the airiness of the fit looks stunning to me. I totally get the Oska issue. I have the same thing. I actually ordered a pricey chin-to-ankle wool dress with 25% yak to satisfy my need for being sheathed in warmth. I would keep the Oska pants. I love the quality and cuts of that brand, and having something not too precious would be good with a child who will soon be more on the move. I sometimes mend holes in a star pattern, which can (CAN!) be a good solution. Thanks for your bravery and honesty in actually pulling out all of your pants. I personally have shame around even showing a girlfriend how many pieces I have, resulting from different phases of life and body changes. So this video has done me good. I think you made great choices too. ❤
Great video! Re: dry-cleaning, I thrifted a lot of dry clean only clothes and would recommend at home dry cleaning kits as another option. Comes with reusable bags, a spray, a pen for tough stains and a soapy strip - you put treated clothes straight into the dryer for 20 min and then hang right after so they don’t wrinkle. It’s a game changer!
this is perfect even if you don’t declutter much because i’ve been very interested in learning more about your pants. i like your general style of pants and i want to get a pair myself!
Just seeing this title in my subscription box I feel like I've found an old artefact in a cursed temple and soft golden light is shining upon me and I start levitating ❤️.
Opened RUclips for something to watch while organizing my closet and this was just posted ❤ not decluttering but I’m excited to get my closet in order with Hannah
I was waiting for long detailed content like this. I NEED to do this to my closet too and it will be so fun to play this and do it along with you. Inspiration like girlfriends hanging out. Thank you Hannah for all the hard work you put into posting this!
I'm in the middle of a seasonal clothing declutter myself, and this video has served as such a wonderful companion to that. Watching you examine the fit, the sentimental value and history of each piece has been immensely relatable and helpful ❤
The grey Oska lantern pants are incredible. They fit you great, the shape is amazing, the fabric looks somehow comfortable despite them being more formal looking, the repair looks easy, etc etc. If you don't want them...I DO! Also, the Tibi pants looks great, including with the matching fabric belt. We have the same pant aesthetic - pleated, high waisted, paperbag, lantern, etc. My body shape is so different though. I am 5'3", curvy, and have a big butt : )
Hannah, this is hardly hyperbole, I live for your clothing videos. Also, somewhat off topic but I just watched the Truffaut film Le Dernier Metro/The Last Metro (1980) and I have to recommend it to you if you haven't seen it because the whole film is in a deliciously warm color palette of 1940s reds/browns/ochres that is so your style
I vote keep the OSKA grey lantern pants! That heathered grey is a perfect color for hiding a mend. Their shape is gorgeous, and if they’re cozy, it’s practical too. You might fall back in love with grey in future, and this is the kind of unique pant that won’t be findable again
Gosh this was such a beautifully light video given its length! The little tango steps in your try on segments were such a delight to watch. This really has captured the essence of sitting on FaceTime with your best friend while they declutter ❤I know you said you felt you were somewhat unsuccessful in this declutter, but I think this format of declutter (perhaps done more often, as some clothing rises to the top as you wear them) might just be better suited to this season of your life, where you need flexibility instead of rigidity.
This is so indulgent for me after a long day of mommin…. I love pants too. And your focus on texture, material, fit, longevity, etc, is so refreshing. Your fashion content is the ultimate guide for me 🤠
I love long videos! I Love decluttering videos, but they are always fast forwarded, so thank you for this immersive decluttering experience, love the detailed reasonings and showcase of each pants, very satisfying🎉🎉🎉
I rewatch this video all the time and cannot wait to see other categories. The visuals are so beautiful and your voice is a pleasure, and of course the decision making is exciting
Totally understand the post pregnancy body “re-settling”; I had a baby in 2022 and 2023 (12 months apart) and I’ve been very surprised at how similar to my “original” body I have gotten now that my second baby is 10 months old. Like you said in the video, my shape has changed in some ways, but I have been pleasantly surprised that my overall size has settled to being very similar pre-pregnancy. There are a few pants I got rid of post baby #1 that I truly think would never have fit me again (23” waist). However, I passed along a couple pairs of sweatpants that (perhaps) would now fit again! So there is absolutely no hurry to declutter items that might still be in limbo. Love your videos!
This was so helpful and inspirational. I too have a postpartum body and it is hard to purge things that don't fit but that might fit later. Hearing your thought process is illuminating and I am always thankful for your philosophical musings whispering in the peripherals of my consciousness when I too work towards fewer nicer things. Wishing you luck and a greater sense of ease with the rest of your closet declutter!
I really enjoyed this long form declutter, how you talk about and view your body is so refreshing. Can't wait to see the next episode. My favourites were the linen fox clementine, and the agolde sweatpants
I did not anticipate crying during this video, but I broke my foot 8 weeks ago and while I am off crutches, I will be in my inelegant hiking boots for another month. So thanks for dancing ❤ reminds me that time truly can heal.
I hear you❤ I broke my foot in January and could not get into most of my shoes and boots for the rest of the season. LOL, I would stare at all neglected clothes and footwear because it was athletic footwear only. Ugh. But 6 months later I walked all over Europe during vacation pain free. Hang in there!!
I *love* the story about fashion week in Buenos Aires, how amazing and magical. And you are right - you will never forget that, you don't need the pants to tell that beautiful story ❤️ (plus its all now beautifully documented here). ✨️
When washing wool it’s not the temperature that is super important it’s the agitation, the more you move wool the more i,t wants to felt or tighten. Keep temp fairly low but movement to absolute minimum and you can wash anything, dry clean only can be washed if done right , wear and enjoy , love your videos I find you so calming and relaxing
Keep the memories (cut out clips of your beautiful stories for only yourself to revisit) and lose the stuff. I aspire to be as graceful and elegant as you. Thank you for being an inspiration to me in your strength and your vulnerability. This video has helped me on deep and superficial levels. I appreciate you. Side note. As your son gets older, it will be so nice to have nice but not precious clothing to romp around muddy playgrounds when he is not yet confident to navigate then on his own.
omg it's here! I'm going to save this for tomorrow though. I want no interruptions. I want to be immersed fully in pants. Just wanted to click and comment for the algorithm xo
Nooo I think you should keep the comfy grey holey pants! It is awesome to have some clothes that you can get messy in with no stress, while still feeling comfy and looking good
I know this was grueling for you, but to me this was super helpful. I have the same talk in my head every time I tried to declutter. And I second-guess “is the person I’m trying to dress now the wrong style?” Like did I used to know what I like better, and am I having a mid life crisis now? Lol, it’s a struggle to know who you are. So easy to fall back on the pieces that always make us feel good wear, even if it’s just because they’re like a big blanket to crawl in the corner with.
As someone right in the midst of body fluctuations postpartum but heading into another pregnancy - this felt like talking to a friend about the perils of getting dressed. You’ve inspired me to put away or let go of my too tight pants and invest in things I’m comfy in and actually enjoy wearing. Pants are definitely my most tricky clothing item (even pre babies!)
I never comment but I've been enjoying your videos more and more for a few months now because you're much more natural than before in your videos and you let your personality shine through more and it's really nice (and you're very funny too !!). I was a little sad not to have as much makeup content anymore but in the end it's different but very cool too!! Thanks for your work 😊
The perfect video to mend to! I'm learning use a speedweve to make patches directly on woven clothes and gathering the supplies to learn sashieko next month. This made me grab the linen beach coverup that has become one of my favorite dresses and start working on the little hole it has developed.
Your love of words makes it a delight to watch. Those Tibi pants are amazing. They use the perfect fabrics, don't they? I'm often looking for nice flowy pants like that, but I can't spend that much. I got some from a company called Frank and Oak that are close.
I want to let you know, I was a little ridiculously excited when I saw a 1.5 hour pant declutter coming from you. It reminded me of the earring declutter, which is probably the most rewatched video ever. I can't explain it. Despite the baby cockroach. I just loved the earring declutter. I'd love to see more long walk throughs like this even if it is more of a collection video than a declutter.
@HannahLouisePoston Lol, it amused me how excited you were about it. There would have been squealing and horror from me. You'd have thought an axe man had invaded my home to attack me.
I’m about halfway through the video and just…basking in the calming sounds of your voice and your delightful aesthetic analyses. I wanted to add something as a fellow postpartum human, although I’m about three years out at this point. My body is still changing, and I know quite a few people who have or are currently experiencing the same. So if you have a piece that you love and the fit is off, I do suggest putting them in clothing purgatory for awhile, if you have the room for it, rather than move them on from your life. Also, I have found it vastly easier to declutter by season, as it is extremely challenging for me to imagine wearing “on the fence” pieces if they are not currently seasonally appropriate. I think you are on the right track here with the initial declutter, especially considering that you are unpacking your clothing and getting all your pieces settled in your new home. I would consider doing another, smaller declutter as the seasons change and you get more of that “in the moment” feel of whether or not an “on the fence” piece will work for you.
Hannah, if you like your woolen pants with holes - on RUclips you will find good videos on how to repair them by sewing them by hand. It's really simple, I repaired my second hand cashmere sweater in 15 minutes, the hole is only visible when you hold one layer of the sweater directly under the light source
Though my enjoyment of this video was clouded a bit by what you shared in your previous video about this decluttering process, I still love to see what’s in someone else’s closet, and I particularly love seeing your pants collection! And as always, it’s relaxing just to hear you describe things in your unique way. I’ve got major pants envy as someone whose waist and leg dimensions are so rarely if ever represented in RTW clothing.
I'm really enjoying this video ❤ thank you for posting it. Edit: I was reading the comments and someone mentioned your earrings declutter and I wanted to say how much I love that video too and I'm exciting to go and rewatch it soon.
I love how detailed and in-depth the video is. I really enjoyed it. I'm already looking forward to the next one! ... and totally understandable that this process is not easy - especially when you've just moved, had a baby and so on! I hope you are good to yourself and don't put too much pressure on yourself! 💜
I really enjoyed this video and I loved the backstory on all of your pants. You’ve inspired me to do the same with my closet. (You’ve also inspired me to buy a pair of the Ozma field pants. Thanks for the wonderful content.
My style could really not be more different than yours but the mindfulness and deliberation you show in this declutter series is still something that I will find helpful for my own wardrobe
I watch your videos for your insight and thought process, I'm not judging the decisions you make in a life completely different to mine. It's also really healing to hear your lack of judgment about your size fluctuation, it's something I need to practice about my own weight gain. I'm happy you kept the red pants though, I i love red on you ❤
I have been saving this and I loved it. Lots of food for thought for my own fewer-nicer-things wardrobe. Thank you! Love the new hair debuted in your other vid too! X
So fun Hannah! And very inspiring. I love nothing more than hearing reasons why people keep orr let go of clothes. I feel like recoding myself going through clothes and watching it playback would help me be more objective in discarding items that are not worthy f my close space.
The way HLP analyzes everything in her life has influenced me so much. I went from a “band t shirt and leggings girlie” to the kind of woman who is now helping her FRIENDS with their wardrobes. And I honestly think that HLP is a major contributor to that change. I still have a Formality Level 2-3 look, but now it’s an *artistic* FL2 and that makes all the difference. These long form videos are amazing to really see how every aspect can be dissected in both scientifically and artistically. As a scientist by day and an artist by night, I love it every minute of it.
Michigan sweater pants, unikspace Jonathan pants, cos blue faux denims, the isla moth pants, roucha white pants worn low, blackcrane harem pants in 2 colors, and I’ve always loved your aviator Nation track suit!!! I chose more than 5 for Joe because I just had to. I, like you, had a difficult time narrowing them down. Fun video! Thanks! 😘
Wait wait wait!!! The Buenos Aires leggings - try them with a pair of high boots!!! lol but also I think I completely got sucked into that beautiful story of your time there and just wanted you to keep them 😂
This was exactly what I needed! I needed something I was genuinely interested in and could just have on in the background as I did a huge laundry list of home tasks that I had been putting off and was daunted by. It was so wonderful to sit with someone who was doing a huge task that they were daunted by and do mine alongside them and be distracted by all the beautiful things while I did boring labor:))) thank you!!!!
Joe wants to know everyone's top 5 pants from the video 😂
@@HannahLouisePoston brown lily silk. ✨️
Lover grey pants (I think they're worth another try. Maybe store them and come back to them later. Take them out a touch if possible), ALC belted pants (not a fan of the belt, but the fit/shape is great), Doen black pants (but in the right fit), Tibi red pants (even though they are single pleat, the drape of them is so flattering), COS beige pants.
Roucha. Now I need some... damn it.
The Roucha & Oska pants. The fabric & cut. And those black sweater pants you wore in MI & the brown Lily Silk
The peachy wide legged pants that are no longer part of the current vibe.
I can't explain to a single one of my friends why watching you examine and analyse your trouser collection speaks to a quiet corner of my soul. Thank you for giving this very specific section of the internet what we want - this is so helpful!!!
We understand you perfectly 🙏
We do 🙏
quiet corner of my soul is incredibly relatable
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Yes, it’s very helpful. And very timely. Just this weekend my area of the new climate finally rolled from 90 degree days to cool fall weather. It’s an ideal time to turn over the seasonal wardrobe and, in so doing, reassess what’s coming in and what is being boxed up…and WHY. And it’s an ideal time to pass along things which no longer serve the overall aesthetic. Observing the whole ‘try on’ process was a great reminder to be brutally honest about how each piece looks and feels NOW. Watching this masterclass in wardrobe curation helped to give me confidence to cull and the vocabulary to explain (to myself) what gets to stay and which items have reached their fashion expiration date. Thank you, thank you! ❤
You speak so kindly and matter of factly about your body and the way it’s evolving and that is so healing to hear
"They say, 'dry clean only', we'll see about that." 😂 The tone....it cracked me up!
This is my dream decluttering video. Other ones are just fast-motion and then showing the bags of stuff decluttered. I wanna be in the DECISION MAKING!
Agreed!
Same!
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Hannah, the people lust for storytime videos from you. The origin story of your argentine leggings was so beautiful and fascinating, and it was a story about a pair of pants you bought. I can only imagine what other experiences you've had, and how magnificent they would be to hear
Yours in 2025…..
“Pants Poems: A Capsule Collection” (?)
This has taught me that I need more cozy pants that aren’t badly fitting leggings
same)
Healing video for our collective pant trauma
Saw this video and said aloud, "Yes, Hannah Louise Poston! Tell me about all of your pants!" and then I realized all over again how weird the internet is (but sometimes in a delightful way).
:)
I’m sitting here laughing that I spent over an hour watching you go through your pants as someone who owns no pants, two pairs of jeans and a couple active bottoms. But it’s so nice because it feels like hanging out with a friend
omg, same! We’re snowbirds, and I have two pair of jeans here and I don’t remember what I have down south. If I have two more pair down there, I feel like that’s excessive and I’ll need to get rid of them. 😳 But I sat and watched this entire video and was fascinated by the whole thing!
🫣🥰😁
@@auntietara same! I live in Texas so I have like 6 pairs, all in all. I still watched the whole video, haha.
It does feel like the exact thing one would do with a dear and comfortable friend. I love this comment.
Hi Hannah! I want to say how nice it is to hear someone speak publicly about the vastly different sizes in their wardrobe! Sizing is wild and it is absurd that women are made to feel self conscious about an arbitrary number attached to an item of clothing. Thank you!!
I really enjoyed this, and I feel like you are so brave to expose your wardrobe in this way - not just the beautiful things, but also the old worn out things, and honestly showing the numbers. I can see it was hard, and sending hugs, and a reminder that there is no "right" number of items for anyone, except what works for them.
Also loved seeing your hands as you talked. Gorgeous.
I think you were ahead of the trend when it comes to high waisted, pleated, loose/baggy pants & trousers 😊 They are all the rage now.
Not that it really matters but high waist os not very in right now
While it might feel embarrassing to go through such a public declutter, this video was invaluable for understanding different fits and silhouettes. Thank you, Hannah!
The word "pants" is delightful in and of itself, and I am happy.
This is so refreshing to see. We are the same age (within a month), similar height (I’m 5’11” and I’m guessing you are tall) and looks like we are a similar size in clothing. I’m also a mom of 2. I know exactly what it is like to pull out clothing after a pregnancy and really notice the changes in my body. I’ve gone through versions of this so many times in the past few years. I know I’m not alone in my experiences with clothes and a changing body but it’s comforting to see another person talk about it and normalize it. Truly thank you 🙏
For the Argentinian leggings, have you thought about framing the leather portions? They have an interesting texture, and I think having them on the wall would be both visually interesting and a nice reminder of your time there.
Remember that submerging wool in water will make it more likely to shrink and change shape! I hang my formal wool trousers out in the wind (and rain) for a bit and dry them flat, and they always feel rly refreshed afterwards. Idk if it's technically right, growing up in Denmark I was just taught to do that with wool 🙈
It depends a lot on the temperature of the water, whether you use detergent (and what kind), and how much you agitate it while submerged! I've heard of airing out clothes and linens (I definitely do that to reduce the amount of washes necessary) but I've never heard of putting it out in the rain. That's interesting, and I might try it sometime with one of my older sweaters to see how it works on knits.
Putting them out in the wind and rain, how poetic, I love that!
I've also heard of cleaning wool in snow. Too bad we don't really get any where I live!
Being a knitter, I've made a study out of how to deal with wool. I have heard that many Europeans never wash wool but hang it outside, as suggested above.
If you want to wash it though, you can do it by hand in cold water. Treat it gently. Let it soak briefly, and that will do the job. Yarn stores sell a product called Eucalan for soap to use that's gentle and doesn't have to be rinsed out.
Don't twist or wring your garment when it's wet. Use a pressing motion first to remove some the water and then put the garment on a thick towel, fold it over, and walk on it to remove more.
Then shape it gently and lie flat to dry.
You won't shrink, felt, or mar your pants in any way if you do that.
my answer to any garment i don’t like to wear anymore because of the color: dye it black
I agree 😊
She's trying to declutter because she has too many. This is not helpful.
@@rosej9686I don‘t feel like the original commenter was trying to be helpful to Hannah‘s case, though 😅 Dying a garment can be a good idea if the alternative is to buy more of the same thing in a different color and potentially throwing away something that has not been used to the end of its life, which is clearly not the situation that Hannah is in. I feel like Hannah can decide that for herself, though 😊
I am actually dying a couple pair black while watching this. lol
Me as someone with a soft contrast coloring: dye it navy 😅
The one we've been waiting for button. ❤ 👇
I love this format. I would happily watch you do this for hours.
Hannah, this video was an absolute delight and entertaining piece of work to watch. I know you have your reservations about continuing in this format but in my opinion as a viewer it was perfectly executed, and included everything needed to satisfy us watching and gain a deeper devotion to your spectacle. You've said you feel overwhelmed at execution not being as clear cut in culling as you find yourself lingering on certain items, and on the if and how they'll fit into your future as body and function are in flux, but please know that a wardrobe cull is never going to be one and done, regardless of how devoted and clear minded you go in !
Wardrobe culling is always going to be an ongoing process, please don't let that in itself overwhelm you enough to not pursue the rest of your jungle of clothing in this manner (~:
Edit : keep the oska pants ! all signs talk to future regret ! they look so darling on and the shape and cut is perfection
I would love to see you dye the peachy pants! It's an easy DIY and I'd love for you to feel the thrill of changing colors of your garments 😄
Yes making them brown would be easy.
Hey Hannah! Just wanted to say how much I loved and appreciated this video! The inner dialogue about what you think we will say about the number of your clothes, how you are going about your declutter ect didn’t cross my mind once- all I thought was was what a gift to be given such thoughtful insight and beautiful visuals on every single item! Thankyou so much!
I am so looking forward to watching this. However, I am studying for a mid-term at the moment. This will be one of my "Pomodoro Method" breaks during my study marathon. I'll have a study marathon interspersed with a pants declutter marathon! 😁 Be back in an hour! And then in another hour. And then in another hour. HA! I'm cracking myself up. It is possible I'm going off the deep end. Okay. Back to studying.
I use Hannah for work pomodoros 😁😁❤❤
Hi Hannah. When you talked about your feelings of embarrassment mid-video, my heart warmed in sympathy. There are so many times when I have cringed at the evidence that I am not closely following the advice I give myself and others. I am such a big sister-ish type of person, such a Marcy! And somehow I take my values and the things I believe to be prudent extremely personally. Maybe I need to laugh more and cheer myself on. And, of course, have warm-hearted sympathy for myself too. ❤
Sees Hannah posted a video that's over an hour long....gets popcorn and puts phone on do not disturb. I was in complete heaven watching you talk about pants for over an hour. Loved this video and thank you for sharing this with us. Putting yourself out there can be stressful and those that cast judgement about what is too much or too little can pound sand! Can't wait for the following clothing declutter videos. Much love!
An hour and 30 minute HLP video..?! I am sat 😍
Of course I love the more formal wide legged pants on you. My favorites were the grey ones from Lilly silk. I also loved the shortish casual cream colored ones just before the jeans. The ones that you need to wear at the hips. Such an amazingly cool profile, and the airiness of the fit looks stunning to me. I totally get the Oska issue. I have the same thing. I actually ordered a pricey chin-to-ankle wool dress with 25% yak to satisfy my need for being sheathed in warmth. I would keep the Oska pants. I love the quality and cuts of that brand, and having something not too precious would be good with a child who will soon be more on the move.
I sometimes mend holes in a star pattern, which can (CAN!) be a good solution.
Thanks for your bravery and honesty in actually pulling out all of your pants. I personally have shame around even showing a girlfriend how many pieces I have, resulting from different phases of life and body changes. So this video has done me good. I think you made great choices too. ❤
Great video! Re: dry-cleaning, I thrifted a lot of dry clean only clothes and would recommend at home dry cleaning kits as another option. Comes with reusable bags, a spray, a pen for tough stains and a soapy strip - you put treated clothes straight into the dryer for 20 min and then hang right after so they don’t wrinkle. It’s a game changer!
I dry clean at home, too. Those kits are fabulous!
I thought your thumbnail said 15 hours of declutter, and I thought “wow she must own a lot of pants”
Me too! I did a double take. And not gonna lie, was a bit disappointed when I saw the truth. 😂
hahaha me too, I was like “DAMN HANNAH you told us it was going to be long but this is a little extreme…”
this is perfect even if you don’t declutter much because i’ve been very interested in learning more about your pants. i like your general style of pants and i want to get a pair myself!
Just seeing this title in my subscription box I feel like I've found an old artefact in a cursed temple and soft golden light is shining upon me and I start levitating ❤️.
Opened RUclips for something to watch while organizing my closet and this was just posted ❤ not decluttering but I’m excited to get my closet in order with Hannah
The sheer linen white pants were jaw dropping gorgeous 🥺
I was waiting for long detailed content like this. I NEED to do this to my closet too and it will be so fun to play this and do it along with you. Inspiration like girlfriends hanging out. Thank you Hannah for all the hard work you put into posting this!
Would love to see a time lapse or video series on what outfits you do this fall/winter with the trousers from part1!
Ooo! Totally!
SAME
I'm in the middle of a seasonal clothing declutter myself, and this video has served as such a wonderful companion to that. Watching you examine the fit, the sentimental value and history of each piece has been immensely relatable and helpful ❤
The grey Oska lantern pants are incredible. They fit you great, the shape is amazing, the fabric looks somehow comfortable despite them being more formal looking, the repair looks easy, etc etc. If you don't want them...I DO! Also, the Tibi pants looks great, including with the matching fabric belt. We have the same pant aesthetic - pleated, high waisted, paperbag, lantern, etc. My body shape is so different though. I am 5'3", curvy, and have a big butt : )
Hannah, this is hardly hyperbole, I live for your clothing videos. Also, somewhat off topic but I just watched the Truffaut film Le Dernier Metro/The Last Metro (1980) and I have to recommend it to you if you haven't seen it because the whole film is in a deliciously warm color palette of 1940s reds/browns/ochres that is so your style
I vote keep the OSKA grey lantern pants! That heathered grey is a perfect color for hiding a mend. Their shape is gorgeous, and if they’re cozy, it’s practical too. You might fall back in love with grey in future, and this is the kind of unique pant that won’t be findable again
I want to live rent-free in your head. The way your brain works, how you analyze things, is so fascinating.
This is one of my favorite videos you've ever done. Thank you for sharing with us! 💜💙💚
Gosh this was such a beautifully light video given its length! The little tango steps in your try on segments were such a delight to watch. This really has captured the essence of sitting on FaceTime with your best friend while they declutter ❤I know you said you felt you were somewhat unsuccessful in this declutter, but I think this format of declutter (perhaps done more often, as some clothing rises to the top as you wear them) might just be better suited to this season of your life, where you need flexibility instead of rigidity.
The brown Lily Silk pants are gorgeous!
Your way with words is so amazing and rich. I love listening to you no matter what you are talking about.
This is so indulgent for me after a long day of mommin…. I love pants too. And your focus on texture, material, fit, longevity, etc, is so refreshing. Your fashion content is the ultimate guide for me 🤠
Your lore is so fascinating lol
I love long videos! I Love decluttering videos, but they are always fast forwarded, so thank you for this immersive decluttering experience, love the detailed reasonings and showcase of each pants, very satisfying🎉🎉🎉
This is the best content I’ve watched in so long! I can’t wait for the dress video and the rest of them 😍
I rewatch this video all the time and cannot wait to see other categories. The visuals are so beautiful and your voice is a pleasure, and of course the decision making is exciting
"What I want is the space that these are going to leave behind" is so powerful!
Totally understand the post pregnancy body “re-settling”; I had a baby in 2022 and 2023 (12 months apart) and I’ve been very surprised at how similar to my “original” body I have gotten now that my second baby is 10 months old. Like you said in the video, my shape has changed in some ways, but I have been pleasantly surprised that my overall size has settled to being very similar pre-pregnancy. There are a few pants I got rid of post baby #1 that I truly think would never have fit me again (23” waist). However, I passed along a couple pairs of sweatpants that (perhaps) would now fit again! So there is absolutely no hurry to declutter items that might still be in limbo. Love your videos!
This was so helpful and inspirational. I too have a postpartum body and it is hard to purge things that don't fit but that might fit later. Hearing your thought process is illuminating and I am always thankful for your philosophical musings whispering in the peripherals of my consciousness when I too work towards fewer nicer things. Wishing you luck and a greater sense of ease with the rest of your closet declutter!
I really enjoyed this long form declutter, how you talk about and view your body is so refreshing. Can't wait to see the next episode. My favourites were the linen fox clementine, and the agolde sweatpants
I did not anticipate crying during this video, but I broke my foot 8 weeks ago and while I am off crutches, I will be in my inelegant hiking boots for another month. So thanks for dancing ❤ reminds me that time truly can heal.
I hear you❤ I broke my foot in January and could not get into most of my shoes and boots for the rest of the season. LOL, I would stare at all neglected clothes and footwear because it was athletic footwear only. Ugh. But 6 months later I walked all over Europe during vacation pain free. Hang in there!!
This is truly an excellent video for body doubling, trying to clean my house before guests arrive tomorrow and this is perfect to have on! Thank you 🙏
I'm not sure it was your goal, but this video has taught me that I need more trousers.
I'm definitely team keep and repair the oska pants. It seams like they hit a special place in your heart, and they look great.
I *love* the story about fashion week in Buenos Aires, how amazing and magical. And you are right - you will never forget that, you don't need the pants to tell that beautiful story ❤️ (plus its all now beautifully documented here). ✨️
This is the kind of content we dream of.
When washing wool it’s not the temperature that is super important it’s the agitation, the more you move wool the more i,t wants to felt or tighten. Keep temp fairly low but movement to absolute minimum and you can wash anything, dry clean only can be washed if done right , wear and enjoy , love your videos I find you so calming and relaxing
Keep the memories (cut out clips of your beautiful stories for only yourself to revisit) and lose the stuff.
I aspire to be as graceful and elegant as you. Thank you for being an inspiration to me in your strength and your vulnerability. This video has helped me on deep and superficial levels. I appreciate you.
Side note. As your son gets older, it will be so nice to have nice but not precious clothing to romp around muddy playgrounds when he is not yet confident to navigate then on his own.
omg it's here! I'm going to save this for tomorrow though. I want no interruptions. I want to be immersed fully in pants. Just wanted to click and comment for the algorithm xo
"The night happened. The sun set and then rose again."
😂❤ amazing. Both hysterical in context and somehow beautiful and almost profound on its own.❤
Write a poem about the Buenos Aires memory, the leggings, the front row tickets. Put it on your fridge. Chuck the leggings!
Nooo I think you should keep the comfy grey holey pants! It is awesome to have some clothes that you can get messy in with no stress, while still feeling comfy and looking good
I know this was grueling for you, but to me this was super helpful. I have the same talk in my head every time I tried to declutter. And I second-guess “is the person I’m trying to dress now the wrong style?” Like did I used to know what I like better, and am I having a mid life crisis now? Lol, it’s a struggle to know who you are. So easy to fall back on the pieces that always make us feel good wear, even if it’s just because they’re like a big blanket to crawl in the corner with.
As someone right in the midst of body fluctuations postpartum but heading into another pregnancy - this felt like talking to a friend about the perils of getting dressed. You’ve inspired me to put away or let go of my too tight pants and invest in things I’m comfy in and actually enjoy wearing. Pants are definitely my most tricky clothing item (even pre babies!)
I never comment but I've been enjoying your videos more and more for a few months now because you're much more natural than before in your videos and you let your personality shine through more and it's really nice (and you're very funny too !!). I was a little sad not to have as much makeup content anymore but in the end it's different but very cool too!! Thanks for your work 😊
The perfect video to mend to! I'm learning use a speedweve to make patches directly on woven clothes and gathering the supplies to learn sashieko next month. This made me grab the linen beach coverup that has become one of my favorite dresses and start working on the little hole it has developed.
I am watching this post election and I am finding it incredibly soothing, thank you ❤
Your love of words makes it a delight to watch.
Those Tibi pants are amazing. They use the perfect fabrics, don't they? I'm often looking for nice flowy pants like that, but I can't spend that much.
I got some from a company called Frank and Oak that are close.
I thoroughly enjoyed the length and depth of this declutter.
I want to let you know, I was a little ridiculously excited when I saw a 1.5 hour pant declutter coming from you. It reminded me of the earring declutter, which is probably the most rewatched video ever. I can't explain it. Despite the baby cockroach. I just loved the earring declutter.
I'd love to see more long walk throughs like this even if it is more of a collection video than a declutter.
omg I totally forgot about the baby cockroach. SHOCKING!
@HannahLouisePoston Lol, it amused me how excited you were about it. There would have been squealing and horror from me. You'd have thought an axe man had invaded my home to attack me.
The earrings declutter is in my favourites playlist and I rewatch it regularly too ❤
I love this so much because I'm in my postpartum era two times over. This series is so relatable! Thank you for doing this.
I’m about halfway through the video and just…basking in the calming sounds of your voice and your delightful aesthetic analyses. I wanted to add something as a fellow postpartum human, although I’m about three years out at this point. My body is still changing, and I know quite a few people who have or are currently experiencing the same. So if you have a piece that you love and the fit is off, I do suggest putting them in clothing purgatory for awhile, if you have the room for it, rather than move them on from your life. Also, I have found it vastly easier to declutter by season, as it is extremely challenging for me to imagine wearing “on the fence” pieces if they are not currently seasonally appropriate. I think you are on the right track here with the initial declutter, especially considering that you are unpacking your clothing and getting all your pieces settled in your new home. I would consider doing another, smaller declutter as the seasons change and you get more of that “in the moment” feel of whether or not an “on the fence” piece will work for you.
Thank you for posting this. It is so helpful to hear your thought process about decluttering!
Hannah, if you like your woolen pants with holes - on RUclips you will find good videos on how to repair them by sewing them by hand. It's really simple, I repaired my second hand cashmere sweater in 15 minutes, the hole is only visible when you hold one layer of the sweater directly under the light source
Though my enjoyment of this video was clouded a bit by what you shared in your previous video about this decluttering process, I still love to see what’s in someone else’s closet, and I particularly love seeing your pants collection! And as always, it’s relaxing just to hear you describe things in your unique way. I’ve got major pants envy as someone whose waist and leg dimensions are so rarely if ever represented in RTW clothing.
Those high waisted men's pants look incredible! You have inspired me to look for a pair for myself!
I'm really enjoying this video ❤ thank you for posting it.
Edit: I was reading the comments and someone mentioned your earrings declutter and I wanted to say how much I love that video too and I'm exciting to go and rewatch it soon.
I love how detailed and in-depth the video is. I really enjoyed it. I'm already looking forward to the next one!
... and totally understandable that this process is not easy - especially when you've just moved, had a baby and so on! I hope you are good to yourself and don't put too much pressure on yourself! 💜
I love declutters and especially long ones where you try everything on. Thank you!
I really enjoyed this video and I loved the backstory on all of your pants. You’ve inspired me to do the same with my closet. (You’ve also inspired me to buy a pair of the Ozma field pants. Thanks for the wonderful content.
My style could really not be more different than yours but the mindfulness and deliberation you show in this declutter series is still something that I will find helpful for my own wardrobe
Very sad day, this is exactly what I needed right now ♥️
The grey Oska pants were my favourite on you- super flattering + comfortable looking.
I watch your videos for your insight and thought process, I'm not judging the decisions you make in a life completely different to mine. It's also really healing to hear your lack of judgment about your size fluctuation, it's something I need to practice about my own weight gain. I'm happy you kept the red pants though, I i love red on you ❤
I have been saving this and I loved it. Lots of food for thought for my own fewer-nicer-things wardrobe. Thank you! Love the new hair debuted in your other vid too! X
The Oska pants are stunning!
So fun Hannah! And very inspiring. I love nothing more than hearing reasons why people keep orr let go of clothes. I feel like recoding myself going through clothes and watching it playback would help me be more objective in discarding items that are not worthy f my close space.
Very helpful to see the try ons as a fellow postpartum mom!
have yet to watch the video but i can’t explain the level of content with which i’m going to watch this 1.5h long hlp video 🥳
The way HLP analyzes everything in her life has influenced me so much. I went from a “band t shirt and leggings girlie” to the kind of woman who is now helping her FRIENDS with their wardrobes. And I honestly think that HLP is a major contributor to that change. I still have a Formality Level 2-3 look, but now it’s an *artistic* FL2 and that makes all the difference. These long form videos are amazing to really see how every aspect can be dissected in both scientifically and artistically. As a scientist by day and an artist by night, I love it every minute of it.
Michigan sweater pants, unikspace Jonathan pants, cos blue faux denims, the isla moth pants, roucha white pants worn low, blackcrane harem pants in 2 colors, and I’ve always loved your aviator Nation track suit!!! I chose more than 5 for Joe because I just had to. I, like you, had a difficult time narrowing them down. Fun video! Thanks! 😘
Wait wait wait!!! The Buenos Aires leggings - try them with a pair of high boots!!! lol but also I think I completely got sucked into that beautiful story of your time there and just wanted you to keep them 😂
Your pants are so simular to each other. They all look the same to me. I LOVE your hair cut.
i love the way you talk through things.. helps me in my mind...
The little bit of tango you shared was so beautiful ❤ would love to see more of you dancing if you ever decide to share
This was exactly what I needed! I needed something I was genuinely interested in and could just have on in the background as I did a huge laundry list of home tasks that I had been putting off and was daunted by. It was so wonderful to sit with someone who was doing a huge task that they were daunted by and do mine alongside them and be distracted by all the beautiful things while I did boring labor:))) thank you!!!!