It's great to watch someone be encouraging in such a genuine and straight forward way. There were so many points you made where I thought 'This makes so much sense, why didn't I think about that?' but of course it's hard to fight through the programming of feeling you have to look and dress a certain way. This video was really helpful, thank you :)
Such great tips Val, my favorite one being “forget sizes and labels, buy what fits!!” If the clothes fit : you will feel like a million bucks and confidence will kick back I promise you😍✨💁🏻♀️be kind to yourself 🙏🏼😘
Excellent video. My body is fluctuating like crazy lately and I am far from my goal weight so in the mean time I have invested in accessories that I love (like purses, scarves, jewellery, hats and shoes etc ), things that will still fit even when my weight fluctuates. I still buy pants and tops but I dont spend as much on them because I know I wont be wearing them forever. I have also purchased several different sizes of pants and I buy bottoms with elastic waists which are super comfy but still look chic. No one can see the elastic because I dont tuck in my tops and they just look like normal dress pants to everyone else. I deserve to look and feel good in my clothes no matter what size I am. I no longer accept feeling bad or frumpy in my clothes. I love my wardrobe now and I feel good regardless of my weight.
I loved this so much. Currently a new mom, and I have always had major weight fluctuations. We have to give ourselves grace! Bodies change, and that’s ok!🤍
Hi Val, such good tips, you always make me feel much better about myself, your voice and demeanour are so comforting and loving, thank you so much. You have a beautiful soul Val, and I guess we also have to remember that people remember you for you and the person you are and not what you wear or wore. X😻
Thanks for the pep talk! I'm almost a year nursing/postpartum with #2 with plans to have another in a year or so. The past 5 years have been really hit or miss for which of my clothes I can wear, and I think I'll really think about these tips and how to put them into practice
yeah postpartum can be such a hard time for style and our wardrobes.. but I think it can also be the perfect time to assess our closets and build a new wardrobe that works for our new lifestyle! 🥰
Thank you for another uplifting, practical approach to getting dressed. Recently heard someone say "there's no wrong way to have a body" and this fits with what you're saying too! 😍
Love the way you call us to embrace the seasons we’re in and the way our body looks at those times. Just enjoy life and do you best looking and feeling your best. The rest will figure itself out :) ♥️
Thank you for the video. I am currently going through a trial process with my wardrobe. I have thrifted a few items to try out some different styles and now I started making some clothes. I discovered I really love skirts and I am really enjoying this new side to my style. If I could go back and tell my younger self something it would be “don’t be afraid to try other things” and “the only person you have to please is yourself”.
Thank you for this video, I have definitely felt shame about not fitting into my clothes. I have even been known to buy clothes in the size I used to be in the hopes I will fit into them soon😭 I just ended up with brand new items in my wardrobe, still with the tags on that have never been worn😭...and so the circle of shame continues ❤x
I relate to this so much! I'm changing sizes and yesterday I bought a bunch a bras, getting undergarments that fit me under my clothes even though nobody can can see them is such a mood booster! Buying 7 bras was so expensive but worth it
Hey Val! I’d love a video with tips for elastic pants, flowy, or similar. I suffer from bloating so a video about what you wear on your period, postpartum, ect would be great! Comfy, not frumpy!
The size issue really resonates with me Val. I have a large bust for my petite frame and often have to size up to accommodate. I can wear an (Australian) sizes 10 to a 16 (American sizes 6 to 12). So now I go by chest measurement of a garment, not the tag size. Thank you for another excellent video 😊 💓
@@amandathompson7691 You're totally correct. I tend to know what brands are accurate for my body and stick to them these days, when I truly need something. Also, I check the reviews to see if the brand is true to size and quality check items too.
@@amandathompson7691 I was also thinking that the style of a garment will effect the fit too. A relaxed fit will be looser, tailored closer fitting, oversized etc. Have to say I have been caught out in the past buying my usual size in these categories.
Thanks for sharing these tips! I'm pregnant with my first baby and none of my pants fit :( I'm thinking it's a good idea to have just a few pairs of pants, so you can wear them out and update the size often.
I certainly needed this video, I'm struggling with anxiety and depression, and one issue that bothers me is to acknowledge my jeans size. Sounds silly, but I've returned jeans because of their numeric size, even when they fit nice.
These are wonderful tips, Val. Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s nice to come away from the closet rack and talk about the mind and heart under the clothing. I’ve been continuously experimenting with my style to really find what allows me to kind of forget what I’m wearing and live my life. For a while, I was trying to look too tailored and chic, it actually caused me to stop doing what I love to do because I wanted to keep my clothes nice or literally didn’t have the freedom of movement to do it. I’m wanting to relax my style while still maintaining some sophistication. I’m finding that sometimes a larger size is more flattering and comfortable than a smaller one! Also, I have everything in my closet from an extra small up to large and extra-large. It all depends on how you want your clothes to fit and feel on your body. I do have to say though that I just don’t feel good wearing black and other dark colors! So what I have actually resolved to do is take that color out of my palate and stick with mid-tone earth colors such as browns and beiges. I just felt so drained wearing black and decided to box up everything and put it away for consideration. I may still keep my black purse and Lucia block heels out. I haven’t missed anything yet and feel so good changing my base colors of black/white/grey to mid tone tan/creams/warm beige.
Thanks Ashlynn, you always have the best things to say! And I totally relate to you with wanting to just relax my style so I can go live my life and not think about clothes too much 😅
this was such a great video! I have gained some pounds and it's so hard with clothes... especially pants! 😳👖 But I have bought some with stretch until I loose some weight in the future.. ❤️
Thank you for the video. I had my third baby almost 2 years ago and I still have 20 pounds over my previous body weight. I haven’t purchased anything because I want to lose weight first but it seems since I’m still breastfeeding I’m keeping the weight even though I am restricting. I have lost weight twice in the past so I know I can do it but I get discouraged so I haven’t purchased anything my size right now. I want to love my body at every stage❤️
I totally know the feeling after going through 4 pregnancies myself. But I highly recommend that you still buy at least one pair of pants that fits you great for right now, it will be so nice! 😁
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It's great to watch someone be encouraging in such a genuine and straight forward way. There were so many points you made where I thought 'This makes so much sense, why didn't I think about that?' but of course it's hard to fight through the programming of feeling you have to look and dress a certain way. This video was really helpful, thank you :)
I’m so glad it resonated with you! ❤️🥰
Such great tips Val, my favorite one being “forget sizes and labels, buy what fits!!” If the clothes fit : you will feel like a million bucks and confidence will kick back I promise you😍✨💁🏻♀️be kind to yourself 🙏🏼😘
Yes, I love that Karine! 🥰
Excellent video. My body is fluctuating like crazy lately and I am far from my goal weight so in the mean time I have invested in accessories that I love (like purses, scarves, jewellery, hats and shoes etc ), things that will still fit even when my weight fluctuates. I still buy pants and tops but I dont spend as much on them because I know I wont be wearing them forever. I have also purchased several different sizes of pants and I buy bottoms with elastic waists which are super comfy but still look chic. No one can see the elastic because I dont tuck in my tops and they just look like normal dress pants to everyone else. I deserve to look and feel good in my clothes no matter what size I am. I no longer accept feeling bad or frumpy in my clothes. I love my wardrobe now and I feel good regardless of my weight.
I love that Cat! Sound like you've build yourself a great wardrobe!
I loved this so much. Currently a new mom, and I have always had major weight fluctuations. We have to give ourselves grace! Bodies change, and that’s ok!🤍
Yes, I love that! 🥰
Hi Val, such good tips, you always make me feel much better about myself, your voice and demeanour are so comforting and loving, thank you so much. You have a beautiful soul Val, and I guess we also have to remember that people remember you for you and the person you are and not what you wear or wore. X😻
yes that is so true! 🥰
Thanks for the pep talk! I'm almost a year nursing/postpartum with #2 with plans to have another in a year or so. The past 5 years have been really hit or miss for which of my clothes I can wear, and I think I'll really think about these tips and how to put them into practice
yeah postpartum can be such a hard time for style and our wardrobes.. but I think it can also be the perfect time to assess our closets and build a new wardrobe that works for our new lifestyle! 🥰
This is what I really needed! I have way too many days when I suffer from bloating, and I can only wear some worn out joggers.
I'm so glad you found it helpful! 🥰
Great topic. Stress tummy working in healthcare really affects fit this was good practical advice.
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
Thank you for another uplifting, practical approach to getting dressed. Recently heard someone say "there's no wrong way to have a body" and this fits with what you're saying too! 😍
Love that! ❤❤
Love the way you call us to embrace the seasons we’re in and the way our body looks at those times. Just enjoy life and do you best looking and feeling your best. The rest will figure itself out :) ♥️
Yes! Thank you!
You explained what to wear for our body really well xx
Thanks Bessie! 😊
Thank you for the video. I am currently going through a trial process with my wardrobe. I have thrifted a few items to try out some different styles and now I started making some clothes. I discovered I really love skirts and I am really enjoying this new side to my style. If I could go back and tell my younger self something it would be “don’t be afraid to try other things” and “the only person you have to please is yourself”.
I love that advice Shirley! ❤️
Thank you for this video, I have definitely felt shame about not fitting into my clothes. I have even been known to buy clothes in the size I used to be in the hopes I will fit into them soon😭 I just ended up with brand new items in my wardrobe, still with the tags on that have never been worn😭...and so the circle of shame continues ❤x
I relate to this so much! I'm changing sizes and yesterday I bought a bunch a bras, getting undergarments that fit me under my clothes even though nobody can can see them is such a mood booster! Buying 7 bras was so expensive but worth it
That's so true! when everything fits and feels good underneath it really helps with being satisfied with how your clothes look. 🥰
Hey Val! I’d love a video with tips for elastic pants, flowy, or similar. I suffer from bloating so a video about what you wear on your period, postpartum, ect would be great! Comfy, not frumpy!
Great idea! Ill put it on my to do list 🥰
I really needed this video!! I have had a really hard time finding clothes that fit me right, especially now that I am 3 months postpartum.
I'm so glad this was helpful! You got this 🥰
Val thank you for this video🍓 you’re such a gentle soul 🌷
Thanks so much! 🥰
The size issue really resonates with me Val. I have a large bust for my petite frame and often have to size up to accommodate. I can wear an (Australian) sizes 10 to a 16 (American sizes 6 to 12). So now I go by chest measurement of a garment, not the tag size. Thank you for another excellent video 😊 💓
yes! measurements instead of tag size is a great concept to follow! 🥰🥰
Do you find that most size charts are accurate? I followed one on a recent purchase but it was too large, but then in another style it fits correctly.
@@amandathompson7691 You're totally correct. I tend to know what brands are accurate for my body and stick to them these days, when I truly need something. Also, I check the reviews to see if the brand is true to size and quality check items too.
@@amandathompson7691 I was also thinking that the style of a garment will effect the fit too. A relaxed fit will be looser, tailored closer fitting, oversized etc. Have to say I have been caught out in the past buying my usual size in these categories.
Such a helpful and caring video
Thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you for this! You are lovely ❤
Aw thanks so much for watching! 🥰
Great advice! Your advice is always so practical and relate-able. Val, I think you are the friend we all need in our life. 😊
Thank you so much Grace! 🥰
Please do a series on kids capsule wardrobe:)
will do 🥰
GREAT CONTENT! THANK YOU!
Glad you liked it! 😁
Thanks for sharing these tips! I'm pregnant with my first baby and none of my pants fit :( I'm thinking it's a good idea to have just a few pairs of pants, so you can wear them out and update the size often.
That's a great idea! 😁
Thank you so much for this video, it was really refreshing and helpful! :)
Thanks Ava, I’m glad it was helpful 🥰
Thank you for this. Much needed! [Hug]
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
I certainly needed this video, I'm struggling with anxiety and depression, and one issue that bothers me is to acknowledge my jeans size. Sounds silly, but I've returned jeans because of their numeric size, even when they fit nice.
I'm so glad you found this video then! your worth is so much more than what size you are 🥰🥰
These are wonderful tips, Val. Thank you so much for sharing this! It’s nice to come away from the closet rack and talk about the mind and heart under the clothing. I’ve been continuously experimenting with my style to really find what allows me to kind of forget what I’m wearing and live my life. For a while, I was trying to look too tailored and chic, it actually caused me to stop doing what I love to do because I wanted to keep my clothes nice or literally didn’t have the freedom of movement to do it. I’m wanting to relax my style while still maintaining some sophistication. I’m finding that sometimes a larger size is more flattering and comfortable than a smaller one! Also, I have everything in my closet from an extra small up to large and extra-large. It all depends on how you want your clothes to fit and feel on your body. I do have to say though that I just don’t feel good wearing black and other dark colors! So what I have actually resolved to do is take that color out of my palate and stick with mid-tone earth colors such as browns and beiges. I just felt so drained wearing black and decided to box up everything and put it away for consideration. I may still keep my black purse and Lucia block heels out. I haven’t missed anything yet and feel so good changing my base colors of black/white/grey to mid tone tan/creams/warm beige.
Thanks Ashlynn, you always have the best things to say! And I totally relate to you with wanting to just relax my style so I can go live my life and not think about clothes too much 😅
I used to feel bad because I personally like to dress super casual. I seriously don’t think people are paying that much attention anyways 😂
Yes I totally agree! 😅 we need to just dress for ourselves, as long as we feel good in our outfit that's all that matters!
Great sound advice that makes sense :) not only focused on the trends in style right now.
Absolutely! 🥰
Wow amazing advice and tips Val, per usual 🤗 I needed this video so much this week. Thank you for helping us all out on your channel weekly!
Thanks Ash, I'm so glad it was helpful! 🥰
This is like a big warm hug 🥰 Thank you!
Aww, you’re welcome! 😊
Thank you! This is something I need. I assume that lot of women can rasonate with this topic. xxx
Yes it’s such a common thing for us all to go through! I hope this was helpful ☺️
Fantastic tips! Thank you 😊
Thanks Candice! 🥰
this was such a great video! I have gained some pounds and it's so hard with clothes... especially pants! 😳👖 But I have bought some with stretch until I loose some weight in the future.. ❤️
Yes stretch pants are great for that! 🥰
@@ValKovalchuk Yeah the best! 😁
Thank you for the video. I had my third baby almost 2 years ago and I still have 20 pounds over my previous body weight. I haven’t purchased anything because I want to lose weight first but it seems since I’m still breastfeeding I’m keeping the weight even though I am restricting. I have lost weight twice in the past so I know I can do it but I get discouraged so I haven’t purchased anything my size right now. I want to love my body at every stage❤️
I totally know the feeling after going through 4 pregnancies myself. But I highly recommend that you still buy at least one pair of pants that fits you great for right now, it will be so nice! 😁
@@ValKovalchuk thank you so much❤️Will try! 😃