Wardrobe Essentials To AVOID In Your Closet ❌
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Today I'm sharing all the clothes and wardrobe essentials I'm NO LONGER buying for a wardrobe I'll actually wear. Sometimes you need a reminder of what it is you don't want, so you can know exactly what it is you do.
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While watching this video, a package was delivered with a beautiful new pleated skirt I purchased on sale. Of course I stopped watching to try it on. It is okay but just okay. I literally said out loud, “If it’s not a Hell YES, it’s a no”. Back it goes. This is a big one for me. Thanks for reminding me not to settle for just okay.
On my don’t buy list: neutrals, flat/thin shoes, denim, button-front shirts, and synthetic fabrics. I live in bright colors, funky patterns, chunky shoes, and statement jewelry. One day, as an experiment, I wore all solid neutral colors to work, and every person I saw asked me if I was feeling okay. So yeah, I’d agree that the lists are very individual.
I love this comment! I am a fellow funky fashion lover and I will never wear a plain white tee
@@erikafulop1173and everyone loves you for it! ❤
One thing that always amazes me is that contemporary labels use a lot of synthetic fabrics. And I really love the styles but I am surprised at the $$$$ associated with synthetic fabrics.
Yes. My thought is if you’re paying top dollar you should be getting luxury which to me means not just the design but quality material.
Agree. I want 100% wool when buying a suit, etc. and spending $$$. However, I have noticed not all synthetics are created equal. Some do seem/wear better than others.
I love polyester. No wrinkles and the fabric has a nice drape on my body. Wool makes me itch, so I cannot wear it.
I agree! I'm often surprised at the cheap looking/feeling fabric some designer brands are using for their clothes. I would rather choose to buy a garment second hand from a hight street brand from good fabric than a new designer piece made out of polyester.
i work at nordstrom and i still never fail to be amazed by how much the contemporary brands are charging for majority polyester blends😭
Hi Christina. DEFINITELY do a part 2! This topic made me really think! While my list does overlap with yours, chunky shoes, majority synthetic fabs, florals and geometric, I will never give up my stripes, lol. What I did realize were two things I’m drawn to “ imaginary self” but never wear due to my “ retired” lifestyle. I will no longer buy silk blouses, too hot where I live and too dressy for everyday life now ( will keep most of what I have) and “ dressy” dresses! Casual cotton dresses yes, but no place other than church to wear the others! AND I am so guilty of buying for vacation! NO MORE! Thank you for giving me something to really think about and undoubtedly saving me money!!!!
Yes! A fellow strip lover. I can't get enough.
One thing I learned, be careful of being influenced by people whose body type is completely different from your own, and whose color palette is completely different from your own.
Definitely! I have that with button-downs, which are always mentioned as a staple and I understand why, but no ‘traditional’ button-down has ever looked good on me.
Just getting into the video, but -- jumpsuits. No can do. Why would I wear something I have to completely take off in the bathroom? At work, in a public bathroom? Eek.
Plus jumpsuits are hard to fit. They inherit all of the measurements needed to get a well fitting pant plus your top half had to be "proportionate" to your bottom half. I know some people really love them but I'm not really a fan.
Ditto. I don't want to undress to go to the toilet. Also, I have a long torso and I think it would be difficult to find one to fit me properly.
Amen yes also the upper- to lower-body ratio is almost never quite right
Makes me think of all the brides’maiding’ I’ve done, holding frothy tulle in the air. So many dresses not conducive to bathroom visits!
All the haters!!! 😭 I love jumpsuits, I have a whole bunch. Such an easy outfit to throw on, and I don't spend all day in the loo 😉
We agree on a few things: NO stripes, no white button-down shirts. A friend of mine was wearing a striped shirt that I thought was cute. When I asked her where she got it, she told me it had been mine! 😂 Now when I'm tempted to buy another one, I say to myself, "Just walk away! Walk away!". White sneakers are the same; they're just not me.
I have large shoulders on a small person. I never never buy anything button up or starchy feeling. It feels tight on my shoulders and big on the rest of me 🤪
OMG the beige trousers and my fantasy self. I feel like I have tried every shade. I love them on everyone but me. Thanks for helping me face the fact that this is a policy I need to adopt.
I don't own any white clothes. No white t-shirts, no white socks, no white undies, no white sneakers etc😅
hell no
I don’t have anything black though 😅 - ok leggings but that’s all. No shoes, no blazer.. nothing 🙊
I hate white clothes (on myself). Its so easy to stain 😱
@@johannapersson2809I love white tops, but I also stain them all the time. If it’s not food stains it’s definitely going to be deodorant and spf stains, but I got really good at washing them out. Just a skill you have to learn if you just can’t keep your stuff clean like me 😂
I am considering not buying more white items going forward as well.
❤this! Thank you. I have stopped wasting money on the cheaper version of a more expensive item I really wanted. I just bought my first pair of Levi’s 501 and now I understand why I never wore or really liked how I felt in some of the cheaper jeans with way too much stretch. I will never buy a low rise pant or jean again. They never suited me. They made me feel awful. Love them on those who can rock that look. Please do a part two. You are always inspirational for me and you are appreciated ! 😊
Yes! Low rise jeans are also a no for me. I love them on other people, but I just feel naked in them, especially if paired with a crop top. I feel really comfortable in my body, but I don’t like being so exposed 😅
Totally agree! Every time it ends with a bunch of cheeper versions, spending a lot of money on this sh*t and anyway buying an "original"🥲
I love going backwards from what you DON'T want. I wish the shopping sites would let us do that. I don't wear black. So when I shop online it would be so much easier if I could filter out black and the other colors I don't wear, and then see what's left. As a long-time dog and cat mom (and former horse mom) white pants have been a NO for decades, as have light colored bottoms of any kind. I also don't wear much for prints, and no big slouchy clothes - I am petite and they just don't fit my words or style vibe, although I love how they look on others. It makes shopping so much easier to know what your "no's" are.
I no longer buy clothes that won't work in my climate. I live in the PNW, it's cold and windy most of the year, yet I have a closet full of summer dresses because it's what I wish I could wear!
I live in southern Nevada and live in floaty cotton dresses in the summer. I used to live in Portland, so I feel your pain.
I'm so happy you mentioned Oxford shirts as a "no place" item. Yes, many love them and for good reason, but any button-down shirt looks terrible on me. Then I discovered that I have scoliosis (curvature of the lower spine). While it is not really noticeable, it does make a button-down shirt twist during the day. So, no more of those. Also, I'm not comfortable in jeans. It's so nice to watch fashion vloggers and say, "nope not for me."
Yes. I’m sick of being told I need a little black dress. I never felt the need or desire to wear one in my life. Also skirts and dresses in general. Just not me. I’m tired of pretending. And I’m with you in fabrics. I need to wear something I feel my skin can breathe in and feels comfortable against my skin. Also adding any shoe that I can’t actually walk in for extended periods of time.
Love this! I’ve been doing this for a while now and it has really helped. For me, my major “NOs” are: warm tones, synthetics, sleeveless or cap sleeves, and pointed toe shoes. It has made shopping so much easier.
Cap sleeves! Deffo no
This video!!!!! Christina your content has been hitting for me lately! You’re really helping me rethink how I approach shopping and I’m better for it. I had the beginnings of an “I won’t buy this” list in my head but you inspired me to write it down and reflect on it a bit more. Thank you for bringing this up.
Totally agree - was going to write a similar comment but I’ll just tack onto yours 😂 for once in my life I’m making sensible shopping choices, and it’s EASY because of this content and rewiring my mentality
Love that!! Same for me too 😊
Great video. Part 2 please! My NO buy list: heels, round toe, gold jewelry, gold tone hardware, synthetics, heavy knits/blazers, 100% cotton jeans (I need 1-2% elastane!), leather/denim jacket, graphic tshirts, slippery fabrics, occasion wear, bright colours/bold prints, shapewear, halters, tiers/ruffles, anything leopard....
My list includes jean jackets, oversized blazers, motorbike jackets (jackets in general because of my high waist and long arms are hard, but these three are impossible!). I don't do tees either, only sleeveless or long sleeves. Polyester and acrylic are completely out too 🥵 I love my super warm colours and don't do blue or black, but do love gold leather shoes and bags.
Great video! I recently had a revelation. Until now I didn't realize there was a difference between minimal style and minimalism. I knew I wasn't a minimalist, I have a 4 season wardrobe and a full closet. So I figured that my style couldn't be minimal either. However, I haven't known my style type and thought maybe I was classic but don't fit perfectly in that category. Then I saw a video describing the style types, and I think I'm more minimal than I knew. Since minimal has been one of your 3 words, could you do a video on this for clarification?
Agree! I’m a minimalist wanna be and working toward that but my three words: classic, quirky ( directly opposite classic but it helped my classic not be boring or too old looking and easy ( easy replaced minimal and casual for me; easy to wear, easy to clean, easy to mix and match and easy to look put together quickly. And easy to pack. Not to be confused with the other “easy “ if you know what I mean, lol.
@@dtgb8546 I hear ya! I'm definitely part classic, but one of my words was comfortable. I like your word easy. Now I'm beginning to think that's part of minimal style type. Plus when I'm shopping, so many times I look at a garment and think I wish it was plain or it didn't have that empelishment or buttons, ruffles, pockets, or embroidery or something.
Yes...Would love a part two!...Totally agree. I will buy something because "surely I need to break out of my neutral cycle" but truth is, I love my neutrals and when I try to buy for "fantasy self" or purchase an item that's trending, it ends up never getting the love it deserves and I wind up donating it....I also get suckered into great deals. Just because something is real leather or something is on sale or something might be worth a lot per resale comps, does not mean I need to spend money on it. Cycles and habits are hard to break so thank you for posting videos that helps us all to realize A - we're not the only ones and B - you can start a new and healthier chapter....
Thank you for moving your part, as a barber I wanted you to do that for months. Lol!, you have no idea how much it changes everything, you’re beautiful but now more so! Thanks!
I am a retired teacher and 67 years young. I don't want to look frumpy therefore I have refreshed my wardrobe style with classic and tailored clothing along with some casual pieces that I wear when I am with my grandsons. I no longer buy synthetic clothing except if it is minimally included in the fabric content and I absolutely love the piece. Living in the warm/hot climate of Scottsdale, Arizona, I tend to buy light colors, so I no longer buy black tops and bottoms. I no longer buy midrise pants. As a petite gal, I prefer the high-rise fit. I gave up wearing heels when I turned 50. This video has been so helpful. I have items in my closet that I probably should declutter because I don't often wear them. I would love to see part 2.
Totally agree with puffy sleeves etc…I sometimes get the feeling that fashion houses try to see what ridiculous offerings they can put up each season and secretly laughing that they can get us women to dress like clowns 🤡
Clownish is exactly what I feel like in that stuff. Especially polka dots.
Fun similarities! 😃 I am a Deep Winter (light skin, dark brown hair & eyes)... So, no pastels, warm colors, and beige pants! And I'm more of a Soft Dramatic / Classic... So, no frills, florals, romantic, boho, patterns or schoolgirl looks. No heels! No polyester! YaY ❤ Feels so good to know what works and doesn't.
Wow, I can agree on every comment here. My additions - Idon’t buy navy blue or black pieces in cotton, they wash out after 1st wash. Instead I discovered wool (yes, for summer!) and silk t-shirts and they are so much better.
I’ve redyed my black and navy natural fibres. I was nervous to start with, but I had (and still have) a pair of navy trousers that fit so well I really wanted to keep wearing them. Black and navy are the easiest to dye as the colour matching is straightforward, but I absolutely get your point. Faded equals scruffy.
Great video! I have eliminated nearly all the black in my wardrobe. I can’t wear black or gray - or blues/greens that have gray in them, or pinks with cool undertones or dark navy near my face. I am very fair with yellow undertones. I am a light spring. It’s helped me so much with shopping and clothes to have my colors done
I agree about the high heels! Am over them. Funny the florals and stripes and puff sleeves are everything I love 😂
I’ve also bought, decluttered and rebought khaki/tan/beige pants multiple times. They look so good on other people 🫣
I also don't buy items which I like if they're made of polyester /acrylic. I know now that I won't wear them if they make me feel itchy / hot / uncomfortable...
Oh I have a problem with Breton stripes LOL I LOVE them. I have to stop myself regularly from buying it. Also chunky loafers are my big love. They complement my vibe so well and receive compliments regularly on how I wear them. I am in agreement with everything else though. Natural fibers, cool colors and everything very minimal. I had a big gray with black moment during last Winter and felt super "me". Pastels are the devil LOL I have stopped shopping on vacation entirely. I find that the place I am at used to influence what I buy (beach town for example) and that is not something that works in real life once I am back.
I loved this. I am immediately going to build a do not buy list. On it, I will definitely add crop tops cuz, just no. Also graphic tshirts because I love them, but I have over 25. No more. And definitely no more stilettos. I'm good with a wedge or kitten heel, but that's it.
Thank you for your content. The way I more authentically dress and am more intentional in my buying is a huge win, financially and stylistically.
This comment section is great and proves your point.. we all have different tastes and preferences 😊. I am with you on the natural fibers and high heels. I also don’t like too many ruffles or embellishments. Not much patten either with the exception as I love a Breton stripe. My style can lean a little preppy like I love vintage Ralph Lauren. I think I need to put skirts on my no buy as I can’t seem to find one that feels Ike me. Great video. Yes to part 2.
Super interesting for me to watch, especially since as you touched on in the beginning, I have a very different personal style than you! So it was a fun exercise for me to think about what my list would be. Honestly, blazers are probably the first thing I can think of 😂 I’m petite and slim with curves, so anything oversized or boxy just drowns me and I don’t feel confident in it at all. I have been paying more attention to fabric quality and composition as well too though - I got burned buying what should have been a beautiful and flattering dress online, but since it was basically 100% polyester it was horrendous. It was a real aha moment for me - like wow, this dress could have been great if it were mostly cotton or linen….
Ok I thought of some more things after reading through the comments! I don’t buy crew neck tops (unflattering on me), chunky shoes same as you, I just don’t like them, or any heels - I only wear flat shoes. I’m short and I like to be short lol - I don’t feel like myself in heels, so I wear them maybe once a year for a special occasion, but never as part of my regular wardrobe. I also don’t buy destroyed denim (not my style).
I can't do polka dots, but I love a basic stripe!! So true, you know what feels "right" on you.
I'v been watching you for a long time, I feel like my style has evolved along with yours. I love a preppy look, yes to prints, colours, cardigans. Agree with the oxford shirts and high heels. My additional no buys: more skirts, more blazers and leather clothes (jackets, pants etc). Do a part 2!
Let’s hear part 2! Would taupe trousers work for you?
I can more easily identify styles that don’t work for me vs individual items. For me, I can’t pull off: preppy, twee, retro, baggy/androgynous, polka dots, tons of accessories, anything meant for a lean, athletic body type, anything cutesy or super trendy, pastels
Dislikes: cap sleeves, 3/4 sleeves, capris, graphic tees that reflect the time period eg moustaches, foxes, owls, keep calm and carry on, rompers, jumpsuits, most cropped tees
Things that never worked out for me: denim jackets 😢, most shorts (I just reach for skirts when it’s warm enough), cream coloured items (wash me out)
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Buying stop-list is a thing. I discovered so many cases when I was decluttering, just little things like the wrong collar shape, color tone, materials, etc. Item can be absolutely nice, but THIS ONE thing ruining all and it just hanging in wardrobe forever never worn. 😬 So now i know at least - no light colors, no warm tones, no tight collars, no for synthetic, no jeans (hard fabrics on the skin ugh), no for knee-lenght skirts! It's what I can remember now🙃
I don't buy cheap bags, I have just 2 high-quality ones. I don't buy clothes with 100% polyester... It's horrible for me. I smell bad and overheat wearing them. I don't buy jewellery that is going to trig some allergies in my skin. Unfortunately, I can wear just gold. So I have 3 pairs of earrings and one necklace. I don't waste my money with low quality rings or other stuff.
Wow!!! You basically said everything I’m thinking when it comes to clothes, shoes and style. I appreciate it coming from you because it helped me to understand why I think the way I do. Thank you so much for this thought provoking video!
I appreciate that you acknowledge that having different styles is good. I watch your channel pretty regularly but had not yet subscribed. I find that your advice is useful even if I don't own even one blazer. Thank you, Subscribed!
Love what you said about travel uniforms depending on the city you visit!
No more white pants. And yes, I would love a part 2.
Great video! I agree on your points.
*No polyester, acrylic, or nylon tops...fellow sweaty gal living in a humid environment.
*Trench coats. Love them, but got rid of them bc not practical for my climate.
*Color blocking. I'd rather wear prints than random chunks of multiple colors.
*boatnecks, fit & flare, and high rise (unless they are wide legged): so unflattering on me.
*pastels, anything too girly/feminine: ridiculous on me
*skinny jeans: that era is over for me.
Your videos have really helped me work on my style and realize why I don't wear a piece. I have a few won't buys
Dresses and skirts-even when I add pockets I just don't wear them
Polyester tops with sleeves- unless they're metallic or sheer
High heels-even pretty boots
Navy, green, red and brown- except for a carmel leather boot or bag
jeans are on my no buy list in this stage of life, ive decluttered all but 1 pair
100% the natural fibre thing! Super sweaty gal here too! The struggle is real! I found especially switching to all cotton undies was a complete and utter GAME CHANGER!!! Also, the frilly thing too, I like to try to try very girly things in a kind of edgy way, but I just cannot, it feels just so foreign on me
As I reached my 40s, I've turned into an Eileen Fisher customer. I need loose cotton clothing that looks good and is comfortable to sleep in, if need be!
Excellent video, thank you 😊
I’m with you on synthetics, I appreciate natural fibers. The drape is much nicer. I am an hourglass and frills add volume to my body that I don’t need. I love button downs! Bodysuits are a no way item, I find them uncomfortable. I love dresses for summer. I’m not a big shorts person, but I love skirts and hiking skorts for summer. I love the idea of heels, but end up wearing flat sandals, sneakers, ballet flats and loafers for summer; boots and booties for winter. I only wear heels for special occasions. I finally purged all heels except for a nude pair and a black pair. The black pair will be next to go.
At the end of 2023 I made a list of things I didn't want to buy in general in 2024 because I already had too many of them. The only wardrobe item on that list was boots. And it's made me realize that while I love the look of boots, I generally don't wear them! Living in the north east US, I do need to have a couple of pair, but for me otherwise, it's kind of a waste of money. I also limit myself on the number of black items I have since I have pets and I hate picking hair off them and it really isn't great on me either. I also don't own a lot of dresses and skirts (2 of each) because I only need them for certain situations. I agree with you 100% on synthetics. And I hear you on the Oxford button downs. I finally donated all of what I had except for my denim style one because it kind of works for a jacket in a pinch too. I've never understood buying new clothes for vacation, I just want to be me and comfortable. Great video! (and sorry for the novel LOL)
I won’t buy anything with more than 15% synthetics anymore. I still have some acrylic sweaters in my closet…and I rarely reach for them.
Yes part 2 ❤
After watching your video I now understand why my Breton striped shirts ends up in my wardrobe together with my loafers. Too preppy! Thanks for the eye opener. I also have a no buy for polyester and angora sweaters.
for me, my primary color in color analysis is bright. so i look great in bright, bolder colors. I look terrible in colors that are too dark or too pastel. similarly, i love frills and volume and asymmetry and contrast. don't love sharp lines on myself. i love that we can learn these things about ourselves as we get older :)
I like synthetic pants. I have cats and dogs so I feel like the fur rakes off easier, and I really hate rebuying pants and black synthetic just stay black forever. For tops I almost always hate them. Merino is my favorite but I like cotton too.
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Yes, I have given up on black cotton pants because they attract lint and hair and as somebody who relies on black pants as a wardrobe staple, I need a pair with some synthetic fibre for beter wear and appearance
Christina, I love what you no longer buy actually! Ditsy floral shirts, Breton tops, Oxford button downs (especially striped ones) and buying new clothes for a vacation (it adds to the anticipation of planning my outfits and finally wearing them I guess). As for beige and camel pants, yes I wear them too but I can't wear this colour as a coat or trench, it just looks really pasty and wrong on me, maybe because I'm cool toned. I really dislike round scoop neck t-shirts and tanks too, they feel so blah. I am digging high neck ones, especially in black though. Oh, btw, that silver jewellery made you glow when you held it up next to your face.
Lol, frills! Hard NO from me too 😂 So is florals.
My style is the opposite of yours in a few ways: Lots of (true spring) color and patterns. What is so amazing about your fashion videos is how we can all learn from the principles you show!
And I love how the focus of influencers is shifting towards high quality fabrics.
I am so with you on beige pants and that Best Buy feeling.
Love this idea! I would love a video making a "work" wardrobe or recommendations for people who have to be active on the job. I can wear jeans, dresses and skirts on the weekends but primarily I am a pediatric occupational therapist and you can find me often crawling on the floor, doing yoga, or wiping snot and food off myself from the kids. What are good quality clothes that are easy to wash, comfortable but also makes me feel put together for when i meet with parents and other professionals?
Blazers are my love to buy, hate to wear 😅 I always think "maybe if I get a slightly different cut or color or style, the next one will work!" And I always feel way too dressed up. I'm an Oxford shirt person though. I thought that was a funny opposite from your style!
I used to love loud patterns, but buy fewer nowadays. I don’t believe in rules about what we ‘should’ wear as we age, I just lost my enthusiasm for bold prints. Though I do still love a polka dot. No more Bretons for me either. I like striped tops, but avoid white stripes as they wash me out. Though they look great on other people. My big ‘no no’ is denim. I was a teenage punk and denim felt wrong back then, so I gradually eradicated it from my wardrobe. Apart from a brief foray into Marilyn Monroe-style pedal pushers, I haven’t worn anything denim since I was 17 and I’m now 60! I never felt comfortable in it, it felt stiff. It didn’t suit me. Again, other people look great in it. And no frills for me either -still
a bit punk at heart 😄
You are so smart. No wonder you have so many followers. We have very similar, if not the same coloring, so pastels and unsaturated colors are out for me too. I kept buying pale pink because it's so pretty but I always looked blah when I put it on. No more. I also employ the if's not a WOW it's a NO principle when I shop or thrift. My most recent addition to my don't buy any more of is "black summer dresses". Somehow I have 3 and that's plenty for me.
Thank you! Love your content and those gorgeous hoop earrings. Who makes those?? 🙏🏼
On my do not buy list : skirts. I ride all day everyday on bikes and play and run with my young kids. I can’t compromise with my mobility anymore. I made the mistake several times. And no more black clothes they “eat” me as a soft color type person.
Agree with you on patterns 💛
I can't wear beige either. I look straight up ill. Now when I want something in the same colour neighborhood, I go for something within the brown family.
Very useful, thanks 🙏 I’m about to do a proper list too! Funny because I too invested in a nice breton shirt and chunky loafers and I couldn’t name what was wrong. Now I see that the preppy vibe is not for me, even in a small touch. Very useful indeed!
Great video 🫶🏻 My no buy list also has no synthetic fibers (some is fine, but not the majority), no crop tops, nothing outside my colour palette, nothing beige or brown, no patterns, nothing oversized (a relaxed fit is the most ‚oversize‘ I can go), for tops I ether have to wear it with a simple nude t-shirt bra or it has to fit without one, if I have to wear any other bra with it, like strapless or backless, I know I will not wear it 🫠 those are all things I will declutter eventually anyway 😁
A great approach I’d not considered but will now, thank you.
I really lke this subject and listing. I totally agree with number 1. I am really into natural materials and aim to buyng them. I love stripes in my summer cotton knits and shirts as well. My favorite are dresses with big or small flowers. I really do not buy a complete vacation outfit. Maybe just lke you said I would bux an item that is missing. Something I also cannot handle are very big bulky shoes but for me also very wide pants. Super high heals are off my list of what to wear nowadays. My back is in such bad shape for a short party maybe but max. 7-8cm reald. Prefarably not thin stiletto type heals so even kitten heals are not possible for me. Something I do not wesr are body suits. My back is long and legs and arms short. That means it is too difficult to open and close. I really csnnot reach diown with my arms. In general I would buy classic items and colors suitable for many occasions. I would buy white/beige/khaki colored pants even gray. Thiose all seem versatile to me but we should buy what suits us and our bodies the best! No sense in buing something just to fill up the closet and keep it there.
I also love a button up but never wear them. Same with blazers and loafers. My life is just too casual for a blazer and I've bought several pairs of loafers but always pick ballet flats instead. I also want to stop shopping altogether for a while. I have so many gorgeous clothes but I work from home and I can't possibly fit them all into rotation enough to justify them.
Yeah. People need to tailor their wardrobe to lifestyle and body type. I also look terrible in striped shirts for some reason and like natural fibers.
Thank you for this video, really interesting points! For me, I've stopped buying skirts, they always end up being too uncomfortable. If I want a skirt-look I will wear a sweater over a loose dress instead. P.S. I love the outfit on 17:42!
Def on the same journey. No to polyester leading garments. Especially in the summer. Cotton all the way! I dont know y so many retailers keep selling 100% polyester tops. Jeans with frayed hems i wont keep purchasing. Less versatile and cant reach for them on workdays
No majority synthetics check, no embellishments check, no loud patterns check, love Breton stripes, love warm tones, we all have our best colours check, no high heels check, no meh check, love camel pants, love semi chunky boots (Blundstones), love button downs, incorporate vacay clothes check. Seven agrees out of twelve - I guess that's why I keep coming back. 😉I would also include: Fantasy life clothes, anything I can't wear a bra with, dry clean only clothes, anything uncomfortable or impractical like jumpsuits, costume jewellery, cheap shoes, status designer bags...I'd better stop.
Another good one, thanks Christina 💖
Oh my gosh, your comment made think of another do not buy. Anything that requires a specialty bra, lol!
Just discovered your channel ! Thanks for the great content!
Hi Christina, i love to see a part 2. This video was really helpfull to realize that i don't like wide leg trousers. I bought one pair 2 years ago because it was everthing i loved. 100 procent linnen, colour was navy, but it was a wide leg. I wanted to try it, but the second i had it on it felt no longer like me. I stopped wearing it en recently i tryed it again but it still feels wrong and it will not change. so i wear it now as a PJ
Hell yes to no more button down shirts 😂 I also love to buy and hate to wear. I now use them as a “jacket” in the hotter months. Or a layering piece in winter! Where I live, winter is so short but I own enough jackets/coats to not rotate any in a 3 week period 😮. So no more of these! Thanks for the great content!
Late to the party, but, thank you so much for this video. You just inspired me to make my own No-Buy-List. A lot of is gonna be similar to the stuff you mentioned, because I think we have quite a similar style. Re synthetics: I own a wool blazer from Theory which I like a lot, but it's still lined with polyester fabric and I can't wear it with a tank top underneath. Do you happen to have any recommendations for blazers with a natural fabric lining?
Jumpsuits, skinny pleated skirts, anything mid-calf, low necklines, off-the-shoulder cuts, white bottoms, round collars, tight polo necks, mock necks, restrictive sleeves, statement size /structure features, stilettos, pointy toe shoes, suede shoes, anything muted/yellow-toned, anything too thin/loose and white, peep-toes, scratchy fabrics
My I no longer buy list is skirts and dresses. I have one skirt and one dress and I sold all the rest. I wear jeans every day; chinos if it ever warms up. I kept looking at pretty flowered dresses and bought a couple of patterned tops instead of dresses. It’s still too cold here in Yorkshire, UK so I’ll wear them if it does warm up
excellent vid christina!! so helpful to think about!
This has caused me to write down the list that until now has been in my head! I do use your “hell yeah” guide a lot.
Acrylic or cotton jumpers - stick with wool etc. (small amount in blend okay)
Leather jacket - I love the rock chick look but it is so not me
Jeans that are not 100 cotton
Any trousers that sit well below my natural waist
Bags and shoes that are not leather (check the shoe lining!)
Mini skirts and dresses and almost all shorts
Colours that don’t suit me: purple, royal/electric blue, most yellows, beige, pastel pink, pastel peach, etc.
Elastic waist skirts and trousers - not chic and have to be hidden by a belt and then I have to find the right belt
Anything new I can buy secondhand
Anything secondhand that I wouldn’t be tempted to pay full/new price for
Sewing projects - I can sew but have sworn to be cautious about creating a to-do pile - taking up hems and sleeves, and changing buttons are quick fixes so okay
Is that Ukrainian sign on your necklace ? Amazing 💛💙 greetings from Kharkiv 💞
That comment ‘i love to vuy but i hate to wear’ hit ne hard also for oversized shirts. Love the look on other people but not on me
Love dresses in the summer, no longer buying skirts or dresses for winter…way too cold in Montreal😂.
I can relate to the button-up. BUT! For me, blazers kinda also fall into that place. I mean, I already have a bunch of them and that is enough. I like them, I wear them, that's all.
I don't buy anymore miniskirts, not my palette clothing, trapeze pants, stuff that I have enough of in my wardrobe and too sharp clothes, because I much more like the flowy, silky elegant pieces.
Camisole’s. I’ve spent so much money on them in the past and I NEVER wear them. I decluttered all but 4. I’m not sure why I’ve kept 4 of them. At the time it was just in case. I’m also not buying anything with wool in it. I’m allergic to wool, cashmere, alpaca, any animal products. I want to be able to wear them but I break out in hives every time I try.
My no gos are anything denim, blazers, synthetics, pale warm colors, turtlenecks, restrictive and too tight clothing, ballet flats...
Your hair looks great here!
If I like the deisgn of a sweater but the material is synthetic, I snap a picture of it and have it knit in wool by a small business on etsy.
Part 2 would be great!
A big NO for me is polyester! Yes the best 70s dresses are poly acetate blends but I rather peel of my skin than ever wear polyester again
Yes please more of this! 🥰
Timeless, natural fabrics only which includes undergarments, bed linens and towels.
NO *Poly or Ester*
It took me years to realise I have to pass on frills, florals and bohemian summer dresses. I love all of these on other women but they just don’t work on my athletic body shape. I think I might have had an inkling a few years ago when I owned a frilly pink off the shoulder top I referred to as my “curtain shirt”🤣
I agree with all of your list except soft color. I add, at this stage of my body, no short skirts, no capris, no loud colors/pattern, nothing boho (my fantasy person) and no tunic shirts (out of the house anyway), and only comfy shoes. Shopping is less fun though.
Whoa. Had me thinking. 🤔 On my DON’T BUY LIST: Boxy-shaped tops, puff top with short sleeves or dresses, overrun shoes, heavily tattered jeans or shorts & Midi skirts or dresses.
You look stunning in your black sweater and jeans (with sunglasses) outfit. You need to showcase that one! (12.46min)
No to anything: outside my color pallet, geometric, synthetic, tailored/sharp, masculine, or uncomfortable.
No to categories that have filled their designated drawer or storage space (like sweaters/cardigans because I’ve thrifted enough amazing ones).