How to wear the clothes in my closet? Help!
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2024
- Have you ever wondered, "How do I wear the clothes already in my closet?" Today is the day! We're pulling these items out and seeing how to make them work, or if they should be tossed. Let's look at a few items of my own that I loved, bought, and never wore. A purple silk skirt? A brown floral prairie skirt? How about a turtleneck collar with attached sleeves? Oh my!
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Chapters:
00:00 How to wear the clothes in your closet
01:02 Silk skirt
01:59 Silk camisoles and bras
05:02 Lacy feminine blouse
06:41 About the back of my haircut
07:19 Turtleneck with attached sleeves
09:18 Storytime: Clothing Innovators!
10:12 Rich Aunt beaded jacket
11:58 Wearing jewelry with fancy items
12:21 Important French Girl Style Secret that you don't want to hear
13:13 3 French Girl Style Principles for making things look effortless
14:20 Brown Floral prairie skirt
16:06 The ANY BODY casual outfit 
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I think a lot of women confuse "unpadded, natural silhouette" with "no bra, no support, no cleavage, no underwire"! Nothing could be further from the truth!
I'm Canadian but I've lived in Belgium for over 25 years now and oh boy, do I prefer the European-style bras!
As a C/D cup I like an underwire with good support because time, gravity and fluctuating weight have not been kind to my bosom! However my bras aren't padded, have enough lift to bring me back to my younger profile, give me firm support and a pretty yet natural cleavage.
European brands like Chantelle and Empreinte (both French) and Intimissimi and Cosabella (Italian) really do a good job at a natural silhouette. Do they have "padded, push them up to your chin" bras? Sure they do but 90+% of their styles are natural. In all cup and band sizes.
Apart from Intimissimi those brands are out of my budget but even lower priced brands have similar styles and construction. The lace and details aren't as pretty but the base construction and fit is the same.
Wow thanks for all of this! I'm gonna pin this super helpful comment. 💯
I think the biggest problem is knowing how to fit a bra. Most women wear a larger band and smaller cup when it should be the reverse.
@@user-wu1xs2fi8j That's an issue for sure! And we often also don't realise that we can be different sizes depending on the bra style or brand! And that some styles just won't suit your body and/or breast shape, regardless of size.
There's a lot of good resources on YT to help but there's no foolproof method, you just have to try different styles, sizes and brands! Laura Tempesta is a good resource to explain how different parts of a bra affect the sizing and fit but there are many others as well.
I despise shopping in person so I'm glad that most online stores allow for returns nowadays so if I'm tempted to buy a new bra I don't know, I'll always buy a few of the related sizes, try them on at home and return those that don't fit (and sometimes that means all of them if the style or construction doesn't fit my body!).
I've gotten pretty good at knowing what I need in a bra; what styles fit me best, what kind of gore, how deep should the underwire be, how much height and support on the wings, etc, but I still get it wrong sometimes!
The problem is the nip. I wear cami bras, unpadded, no underwire, but the nip is the eternal problem, so I just avoid t-shirts, or any garment thin and clingy enough to show them. I am not going to put bandaids on my nips. That freaks me out.
I'm 60 and lived a life or two lol
but I have learned more from binge watching you for the past few weeks. Soooo refreshing and lovely. Thankyou 😊
Awesome! So glad you're here!
I just have to tell you that yesterday I got dressed up to go to the Goodwill and added a vintage scarf to my ensemble, tied like you do it, small, around the neck with the tails to the side. Well a woman older than me, (I'm 63) came up to me and told me I looked like a model, hahaha! Amazing what a little scarf does, honestly. Not only that, I got a huge amount of cool stuff at the thrift shop so it was a magical day. I am so inspired to wear my vintage clothing more often with my outfits. I know it can be done. Not like when I was in my 20s to 30s, but in a new way. Thank you! Julia
Yes wear those scarves!
StelmaDesigns - I am with you! 62 years old, and I am re-discovering the fun of adding some funkiness to an outfit. I'm like a kid again!
@@user-ry1vi1jc7o I know! I went through a funk for a while thinking of the things I can no longer wear, that I used to love, but once I started watching Diana, even though she is much younger, it made me happy to reexamine my clothing and realize what I CAN wear now. Best to you! Julia
"Sleeve it to beaver" 😂. Brava, Erin O'Connor!
That is a brilliant brand name!!! 😂
I’m amazed that you cut your own hair so beautifully.
You are a wonderfully imaginative person. Edith Head said you can do anything you want----as long as you dress for it. Rather than bring our treasures into our well-worn lives, it can be fruitful to brainstorm and move towards the many exciting new circumstances that these treasures suggest. Think about it: We are already always getting dressed FIRST!
Do you know what is underrated? Orthopedic shoes 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. Thank you Diana for making me laugh, I'm in bed with a bad flu 🤧🤧🤧 and you have definitely made me feel better. Love the fancy jacket with the jeans and the cami❤
Aw I hope you feel better soon! Glad you liked this!
I like to hang Beautiful Clothes I don't wear much on the Wall on a Hanger, Wall art 😊 x
Me, too. Down since Wednesday. Hey better soon
The back of your hair is "cute and flattering! "❤
Fun and feminine!!! Love all the looks! You make us laugh, while providing good tips! Thank you!😊
Glad you liked it! 😘
“A more natural shape is appreciated “ yes!! Totally agreed.
I lived in Paris for a couple of years in the 90’s and you are right on with everything you say.
So lucky to experience living in Paris! ❤😘❤
Love thrifting, but yes, it is quite addictive.
You are very beautiful! Thank you for your fabulous ideas!
Thank you! Glad you're here!
Must say wow to the turtle neck sleeve contraption, something I'd never seen before ! But it suits you tremendously and it actually really worked with that neckline. That's a pretty cool item, definitely use it !
This is a really good nudge to shop my own closet and do some problem solving with things I don't wear before I go thrifting again. There is already an abundance of treasures in my closet, I'm sure a little creativity will grow the potential.
Yes!!
I was lamenting giving away my rich auntie beaded jacket, but just remembered my sheer leopard jacket! Not rich auntie, but maybe fancy auntie!
I have a teal blue rich auntie beaded sweater...even with big beads made of beads. I have to keep it at the office because I have cats.
Fancy aunty! Love ❤️
The prairie skirt as a dress with the sweater is perfect on you!
I have at least 1 swooshy skirt that I haven't worn in a while because I can't find any tops to go with it, and I don't want to look too dressed up, so you just gave me some inspiration.
Love your hair. ❤
Such good advice. Thanks for not making us “buy more stuff “ but encouraging us to sharpen up our creativity. We all have enough clothes and need your inspiration to make them magical.
You are so welcome!
"Don't worry no one will think you bought your shoes at CVS."😂😂😂
As always, your video was:
✅️ Hilarious !
✅️ Creative & fun
✅️ Unique
You are my favorite fashion/lifestyle RUclips lady !!🏆🥰
Thank you!! 😁
I like the prairie skirt as a dress with the Jean jacket
Great video. 👏
I love all these outfits in you - especially the Rich Aunt Jacket.
Love the lilac skirt with wrestling t-shirt and denim jacket.
I think it's hilarious that she didn't realize she was wearing a wrestling T-shirt.
When I was in high school, I went through a tomboy phase and bought a baseball cap that had "Copenhagen" on it with a logo. People were looking at me kind of strangely and finally somebody told me that Copenhagen was a chewing tobacco.
@@user-ry1vi1jc7o I happen to be a fan of Shinsuke Nakamura's strong style. So yeah😉
@@user-ry1vi1jc7o happens when we wear random stuff with unknown logos. The story is kinda cool and funny tho...not gon lie😁
Try the lavender skirt with a top that is cream/ivory, yellow or gold. That would look spectacular on you! 😉
Oh the vibrancy of your energy and colors!!!
Surround yourself in silk!! Taurus rising…. On it… green silk camisole on xx😊
Fashion and emotional health tips!!! Marvelous! More please!!!
I loved this! Please wear the "rich aunt blouse" out and about, it's so pretty and suits you so well! I think I'm going to try to style my bold red shiny blouse with huge balloon sleeves. That I thifted for about 5 euros more then a year ago and surprise surprise, never wore. 😅
Lol we're all guilty!
You are great and such inspiration 👍 I am from Germany - Bavaria and I found you by surprise and subscribe right away 💖 you bought IT in Colorado Springs you Said? Wow my Boyfriend is from there we are in a far away Relationship What a surprise for me 💖 so nothing in Life Happens by surprise 😅 sending you Many greetings from Bavaria 🥰
Love your sweet story and your little coincidence! I always wanted to visit Bavaria. Hello from Los Angeles!
Love the purple skirt. I’m going to take the scissors to the neck of my Brian Ferry t shirt. Your son’s blazer is really cool.
😉She did look super 🆒️ in that wrestling graphic tee! Although the new neckline looked quite flattering, not sure I'm ready to hack off✂️ my crew necks.
#1 Would be concerned it would ruin a favorite tee, turn out wonky, & not keep it's shape after several washings.
#2 The dreaded perfectionist in me would 100% balk at a neckline that's even slightly askew. Might be rebellious, but I'm not that rock-n-roll. Don't wanna look like a DIY fail.
🤔Maybe I'll do a search for a creative sewing tutorial that folds the t-shirt & uses a bowl shape+chalk to get the neck balanced & even. Finish it w/bias tape or fold over & add a ring of tiny grommets. Something that doesn't require advanced skills.
😬Meanwhile, I'll practice on a throw away tee.
💚Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
@@teresacarle294 I only did it since I wasn’t wearing the t shirt because I didn’t like the neckline. Not sure I would do it to a favorite garment!
So amused by your description of “cleavage presenting “ 😂 ……Also true that if your outfit is enjoyable and comfortable as well as attractive you will enjoy yourself and so will every body !
Super video
You’re adorable. It’s so much fun to watch your videos. I laugh along and always find value in them.
Glad you like them! 😘 thanks for being here!
I love your style. I also have similar tastes to you. I love parisian chic, art teacher, modest, and eclectic thrift style. It's refreshing to see you embracing all of those too.
😘
Diana! We are kindred spirits , sisters from another mother!!! I was have the biggest pity party today and this video made me laugh soooo hard!!!! Especially the turtle neck with sleeves ! Oh and I cut my own hair too.
Hi Jill! I'm glad this brightened your day! That turtleneck! 😆
The fancy blouse with jeans is great.
The rich old aunt jacket is FABULOUS!! You should be wearing it all the time, because it looks amazing on you. Oh and if it ever needs rehoming I volunteer to give it a home 🥰
I have that little red scarf! I didn’t know it was Liberty. We used to live near London, and it belonged to my father, he used it as a pocket square. It is one of the few memorabilia I have from him, so dear to me.
Love your humour, and tips. Carol
I love it! Thanks for being here Carol!
You have such a unique and lovely eye color. I love when you play that up in your outfits.
I think your lacy feminine blouse is outstanding on you. Same for the Rich Aunt beaded jacket. You also know what colours look good on you.
😂 That back of the head moment had me giggling! I can relate! I used to be a license hair stylist too, and I NEVER know what's going on back there.
Diana: I loved the floral skirt with the striped belt! Who would a thought! Also l enjoyed your sleeve story! Have you heard of sleevey wonders? I have several but they are increasingly hard to get. At least here in Tennessee. They are great! I think you should dust off that business idea and go for it! You already have your store and these things look so great when you want to hide those arms. If you ever watched Grace and Frankie, Lily Tomlin wore sheer arm sleeves under a variety of tops and always looked cool! If anyone can pull these off it’s you! So sending encouragement. Butt sleeves, not so sure about but ya never know! I am having SO MUCH FUN getting dressed since starting to watch you! Thank you, thank you for helping me unblah!😊❤
😊Thx for the Sleevy Wonders tip. 😎Living in LA, sleeveless shirts are my preference for our heat🥵, but sometimes it does feel a bit bare. Liked the sheer & lacy options shown on their website.
When I went to 🤠Stage Coach 🎶Music Festival a few years back, I worried about baking in the open sun☀️ all day. My marathon runner pal had these UV protected sporty arm sleeves. Color coordinated my outfits to match the sleeves. Still airy, no discomfort or sun burn.
🎉Win-Win!🎉
😉BTW, I would turn those gray knit snug sleeves into leg warmers for knee boots.
💚Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
That name: sleevey wonders! 🤣
I love your Pose's, the side one with hands clasped in front looks cute and you can tell you were a Model 😊 you should still be 👍 Great video, I have 11 Thrift Shops within 10 minutes of where I live 😃 but I have got better at Not going in ♻️ ❤x
wow I love you in the prairie skirt with that turtleneck top!! I was surprised to see how nice the colors look on you and the top made it so classy. I own way too many boho flowy clothes, I have some inspiration to work them in a new style
I too have been cutting my own hair for about 15 yrs with layers. Yours look great front and back keep your money in your pocket, you're doing a great job! Love your channel everything looked amazing on you.
Thank youuuuuuu 😊
Love your playful and quirky way of presenting info. Your hair looks great and you’re gorgeous! The turtle neck with just sleeves is very cool!!
Thank you! Glad you liked this! ❤
Love this! Your style and your words!! A+ for authenticity and fun.
Thank you so much!!
I love your channel! I'm in my early 40s and I love seeing the things you combine. It's so nice to see someone besides me wearing things that are flowy or poofy just because they make you feel nice and pretty, though I do have to disagree with you on the man collars, I love those, lol!
To each their own! 😘
Definitely wear the brown puffy shirt with the purple skirt the next time you go to a renaissance fair.
Your hair is beautiful
Love your fancy jacket! I have something similar, and now I want to try and style it. I liked the lavender skirt, and think that a white top, grey, or very light blue would look nice with it also.
Love the freedom on what you can wear!
I just wanted to tell you how much your channel has helped me! I'm pushing and about a year postpartum after my fifth child (first C-Section) and have been discouraged every time I walk up to my closet. Your fun, adventurous approach to trying on clothes has me excited to get dressed in the morning again! I recently went shopping for soft pants and they are a serious game changer when it comes to my sensitive scar tissue! Thank you so much for your wonderful content!
That is awesome! Thank you for being here! 5 kids! 👏 WOW!
Diana, this was so fun! I've been thinking how I would love some inspiration, and here you are! Right up my alley! Thank you😘
Yay! Glad you're here!
Aerosoles were my fave shoes for walking with their rubber soles, yet still fashionable, unlike clunky athletic shoes. Almost every pair of boots and shoes I had were Aerosoles. Then the company was sold, the designs changed and price really went up. Afraid to risk buying now in case fit is different than before.
Same!😢
I just discovered your videos this week. I love your sense of style and quirkiness. I am 73 years old. I have no use for old lady clothes, and l am fine with my gray hair. Your videos are the only ones that I have ever seen, that l like. You dress like a city girl, which is much more creative than suburban mom.
Glad you're here Nancy! ❤
You're like the fairy God mother that pops into my head when I'm standing there staring at my closet. 🧚♀️
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The sleeves would be good that cold morning where a blouse is not enough, but you know that later that day it gets warmer
so fun i love your fashion-y videos! seeing creators share their own personal style is so refreshing and a joy to watch. i feel like i am constantly being sold to, like qvc, with other style channels. tysm
Love your attitude. I'm way over 60 and I feel most of what you wear I could do, too. Thanks!
Glad you're here Rachel!
Discovered VIONIC shoes. Sandals shoes boots all fabulous and stylish orthotics!!❤
Thanks for the tip!
I love the melons reference.
You need a pinafore type dress for over grey polo and sleeves.☘️💚☘️😊
You make me smile every day! I really love all your videos. Learn a ton. Loved " I'm wearing this short skirt even though I have varicose veins!" That changed my thinking on swimming, too. Keep up the great work! You are so special!
Thank you! 😊
I just found your channel…may I say that your fashion presentation has a wry and dry humor that is enjoyable. Fashion has been portrayed as a sacrosanct area that is supposed to be feared if one cannot put together the most perfect outfit! You have a wonderful way of tearing down those stodgy rules with a refreshing look at what is possible. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Just have fun, right?
Your makeup looks superb!! 😀
YES!!! I agree. It’s more important that you’re fun! And you are! Thanks for a very fun video.
Blessings to you always.
Diana, you are inspirational. I have learned so much from your videos. I have been catching up with all your videos. Love your son's jacket and Rich Aunt Jacket and your hair is the best. Very tempted to get the chop but my hair is very frizzy and wavy. Thank you very much 😊xx
My hair is very wavy, and was frizzy until I stopped dying it. I actually have to grow it out a bit longer, because my gray hair is much fluffier!
I love French girl style ❤️
Your hair (back and front) is SOOOOO cool! I love everything about it including that gorgeous brown!
Thank you! I'm currently growing it out to my natural brown and gray!
Diana, do you ever wear hats? I discovered them watching old black and white films and got hooked. Fedoras, berets, cloches all add a vintage touch of chic. Great for bad hair days! I get compliments from strangers. Men seem to like women in hats!
People want to wear hats and they don't feel comfortable in them because most other people don't wear them, which is a shame. I do wear hats but mostly for sun. I would love it if hats came back in popularity!
Me too. I've been looking at knitting patterns for hats lately. Where i live hats cost a fortune and would I really wear one?! So there are a few knitted options i can try.
Casual looks the best 👌 💜
The moving legs in the purple skirt 😂
Then " missile melons " 😂
Love the brown blouse so far I like everything you have bought so far...
Love your humour and your finds😊
i could rock the trainers w long black T & skirt outfit!!
Everyone should have a COLOR WHEEL....helps you put things together you would never imagine
Best video yet! I think I'm glad that 'sleeve it to Beaver' didn't make it! Last winter I started wearing a vintage beaded cardigan with jeans and loved it. I have another one, even fancier, that I didn't wear (I've worn it twice in six years). Next winter, it's coming out. I love your fancy jacket, and if you can do that with jeans, I can wear that cardigan with jeans. It's royal blue with beads and sequins in blue and black. Thanks! And by the way, the back of your hair looks great, and I agree about a natural shape.
That sweater sounds amazing. Do it! 😘
Love your vibe!
I bought an LBD at the thrift store today. It was $5. I rarely go anywhere that an LBD is required, but I’m going to figure it out. Incidentally, I’ve started collecting belts, just so I can hang them over the rail in my closet like you showed us. 😂 I love that!
I have a whole video in the LBD if you want to check it out:
ruclips.net/video/JfC4ZQepeCc/видео.htmlsi=2_Otl2dEGYRlgvvC
@@unblahyourself I did! Left you a comment there. Hope you’re having a great day!
The most important accessory to have is a full length mirror. Also, if I had the room and money, I'd buy a dressmaker's dummy in your size. Trying on clothes can be exhausting and sweaty so better to have a dummy do it!
One way I rework my closet is by donating clothes I REALLY don't wear and also buying resale items. I've been loving the browser extension Beni and using it while I online shop to real-time show me resale items just like the ones I'm looking for. If anyone is interested in thrifting/sustainable buying habits - definitely worth checking out!
Love love love your hair
I love the rich Aunt jacket outfit! I would definitely wear that! I’m getting a kick out of the fun concept of the piece from your rich aunt, being that I am an Aunt and I have a lot of cool items. My daughter wears a lot of my clothing too. 💰👜👡🧥
Love that!
Love the purple skirt🎉
Thanks Diana always a great video. Lots of fun and great ideas!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😘
Fabulous rich aunt jacket!!!! love with jeans.
Love the prairie skirt and turtle neck🎉
The good thing about thrifting is that you can afford to fix things. e.g. Lilac, sharks tooth hemmed skirt in silk. Step 1) take it to the tailor and have the hem evened out. No more jagged ends. Step 2) silk is a natural fabric and will dye easily. Turn that skirt into a navy blue skirt or a brown skirt or even a deeper purple skirt and it will be much more versatile. The gray sleeved collar thing? Over a WINTER black or grey dress with a crew or round neckline, not a summer slip dress. Yep, I often turn long skirts into strapless dresses by pulling them ALL the way up (Comes from being short and long maxi skirts almost always covering the shoes or dragging the ground) and belting them.
Are you kidding? Love the back of your hair! ❤
😊 thank you
Loved all the outfits, especially those with the rich aunt jacket. Great tip to pair your fancy pieces with your casual ones to make them more daily life friendly. By the way, I think your hair looks nice. I DIY mine all the time, as well. Would you ever consider doing a video of one of your self haircuts? I think haircuts are an important element to a look and add to the vibe of an individuals style.
Hi! Glad you liked this! I don't think I could film my haircuts because it's a constant cutting every few days or week. I just cut into what sticks out or looks lumpy that day and sometimes when the back is really off balance I have a friend cut the nape. That's my method! 🤣
Wow, you are very clever!!! Your hair is perfectly shaped and works!!!
Thank you so much!
"I would totally wear that." 🤗
Missile melons 😂 I'm 40 this year and finally appreciating my natural body. I'm not as thin or fit as I was 15 years ago when I thought I was fat, but I feel happier with who I am.
I love “quirky & worky”
That is precisely the phrase I need to give myself permission to try and to wear new outfit combos!!
❤Thank you for your sparkle, your boldness, your friendliness, your creativity, your fun-ness! (Is that a word?)❤
Thank youuuuu!❤
That was fun!
That orangy skirt, what a surprise!
You are hereby crowned my new favorite RUclipsr! 👑 So glad I stumbled upon your channel🙂
Ah! Thank you Susan! Glad you're here!
I'm so pleased I stumbled across your channel! My vibe is often 'art teacher' and so many American fashion channels (I'm in the UK) are skinny jeans/high heels/long hair - blahhhhhhh
Yes, I've done that, and redonated after being inspired by one of your vids to clean out the closet, LOL! No regrets, sure did feel good to get rid of it!!!
Great job!😁
Love your channel! ❤