A lot of people think that colour has to be paired with black and most of the time thats not true and that's why colour isn't working for them try pairing a coloured jumper with camel trousers or white or cream or another colour this usually works best with one colour items not patterns but try not pairing with black it sap's the life out of that beautiful colour where as white reflects the colour camel makes the colour look more expensive or rich looking and colour blocking looks stunning and fun ❤
Black is a bright, cool, and advancing color. On anyone who doesn’t have those color characteristics, black is not a flattering color, especially close to the face. Oh, the sea of black in public is so depressing.
First I must tell you I love your top, so pretty! To dump the frump I asked my 25 and 30 year old nieces to critique my style. They were honest and they were eager to help me update some of my favorite things. A few musts : tuck in tops and no capris out in public!
I really appreciate that you did not specify what "frumpy" looks like, but instead explained this in a practical, individuality-promoting, non-critical way. Uplifting, not catagorizing. This is truly helpful for women of all shapes, sizes, and lifestyles. I'm sending a big "THANK YOU!" for your presentation!
Thanks for introducing me to the brand "Karen Walker". I loved your orange bag and when I went to the website, it was sold out, but I got the fun wooly orange bum bag to keep things together on casual outings and got compliments immediately! One tip: I have a pair of expensive, perfect-fitting pants that got water damage on fabric that won't come out, even with drycleaning. I don't have the kind of money sitting around to repurchase, so I carefully took the damaged pants apart and will use the pieces as a pattern to make 2 more pants! Even if you don't sew, you can get a seamstress to do this for you and make you more pairs. Someone who knows how doesn't even need to take the pants apart to make a pattern from it.
I love the idea of giving yourself a permission to be an upgraded style personality. This is what I think I have to do. I limited myself to thinking at my age, with my figure, who cares if I don't dress my best. I feel I really need to consider a change. Thank you.
Great tips. I keep trying to see the 'cropped' pants as cropped and NOT as highwater. LOL. As a heavier woman, I found many pants seemed to turn highwater, ugh. After years of dealing with this, my mindset goes right there when seeing cropped. I am not tall, so it seems pants are way too long or 'cropped'. Since I prefer skirts and dresses, I am learning to let go of the pants and just embrace the skits and dresses. Now if only I could stop vacillating between classic, romantic/feminine and cottagecore. Yes, I'm', the lady at Costco in a dress/skirt with a handbag and possibly a fun hat.--Full makeup and hair done.
I love the idea of adding color to your outfit/ wardrobe! I love all your tips ! Pinterest is definitely the place for inspiration! Also agree about building a foundation ! We all must have foundation pieces ! ❤
Thank you Leonie! ❤ You truly are an inspiration to me. Your content is professional and at the same time personal! I love your hair, very similar to mine. I appreciate the fact that you don’t do much with it as far as styling goes. It looks very healthy and natural. This is the first time I’ve posted and felt the need to let you know how much I admire you! Great videos through and through 😊🎉
Love Pinterest. It’s about taking ideas from boards, I don’t take it literally, it’s just a point of reference to give me some inspiration with my own style. I use the runway shows much the same way. I am a minimalist at heart, I prefer to keep the extras simple and strategic. Always enjoy your content ❤
I like that you put frumpy as almost a state of mind because it is with me, it more toward of being depressed and not caring how I look running out the door. I am going to have heck of fun doing corsages and broaches because it will help uplift a look but also cover some areas of damage (those darn moths). I am going for colorful in my Fall/winter for dopamine dressing. I got to figure this Pinterest out and setting up a weekly rack so looks are already pulled together. Thanks for sharing and ta ta for now.
There is amazing fashion designer from Tibi. She said something really interesting about getting dress which really changed my life. I don’t know if it’s helpful for the people. She said you should think about how do you want to feel and dress accordingly and that you should have pieces that are chill, that are modern and that also classic She has a three word adjective rule. I thought that was really cool because it really help me sort of go from frumpy to myself. She also advocates for buying pieces that are beautiful workhorses. I clothing that could be worn for work, play and dinner. Also, depending on how you dress it up so you’re not trying to go buy some thing for the a singular event but you have everything in your closet to create for whatever event while you feel like yourself. I think that’s when women over 50 get into frumpy territory when we start to try to follow trends as opposed to keeping the classic but modern wardrobe that allows us to be ourselves where we can add on elements of accessories to either be trendy, or to be creative or whatever.
I always shower, shampoo, do my hair and put some light makeup on before shopping, I like to look and feel my best. I take an unloved, dark silk scarf to cover my makeup when trying clothes on. When trying on at home, I do it after my shower, but don’t wear makeup or skin care products. I also wash my hands first, I don’t want to get any marks on anything, or transfer odors. If an item has to be returned, but isn’t saleable, it costs us all extra, if the retailer will even accept it. I have to return “new” clothes a lot because of makeup, coffee or food stains, how inconsiderate these people are. They wear them for photos, I suppose, then trash them and send them back!
Speaking of skinny jeans, I’d like to know if there’s anyone who can remove these jeans without having a panic attack. The last time I wore skinny jeans I thought I was going to have to call the fire department to get me out of these jeans. I’m a small petite person and wear a size zero, so I wasn’t poured into them. I started pulling them from the bottom but they didn’t budge. And for heavens sake don’t sweat in them or you’ll never get them off. Do you know what I ended up doing? I cut them off. I kid you not, I started at the band and slid the scissor right down the side. I cried when they finally fell to the floor. I wasn’t ever going to wear them again so I didn’t care if they were in 2 pieces. This is my story about skinny jeans.
Hi Leonie you look lovely as always. I enjoyed this content & recently did as you suggested shopping my now very minimalist wardrobe to see what other options I could come up with especially as we have just celebrated our Jewish New Year & I needed to get organized. Hope you are all doing well health wise 🙏 Congrats on almost 250K well deserved 🎉❤
Very helpful video. Is it better mach clothes and hang it in clasat or just hang clothes by colors like all black clothes in onesid all brown colors.....etc together? Which way? Thanks
I love color and accessories. I build outfits with basic straight leg pants and stay away from those frumpy baggy pants, those lovely young girls with beautiful figures shouldn't wear them. So anxious for those extreme pants to go away. I love that white sweater you are wearing.
Hi Denise. Apparently the discount applies automatically and is only offered on the Radiant Skin Duo. Here's the link again and sorry for any confusion: piquelife.com/thestyleinsider
You always have such good advice and ideas! I love my capri pants though so I’m gonna be a rebel that way, lol, I just make sure to wear a flattering top with them and cute shoes. I work with young children so they really are comfortable and practical for me. I love color and I’m attracted to yellows lately 😊💛💛
A very minor thing. Some of us don't wear makeup and feel better than ever not wearing it. I stopped wearing makeup 2yrs age when I turned 60, deciding that was the next step in preserving the health of my skin. I was nervous at first but would not go back to makeup for anything - not even when I started my youtube channel. Maybe next time say "if you feel more confident in makeup, wear it while trying clothes". I am proud of how I look makeup and hair dye free and never felt more confident. I am so happy makeup is a thing of my past.
Hi Leonie, I found your channel through Beth at Style at a Certain Age, and am now subscribed. Thanks for this video and I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.
Aww it was such an honour to be included in Beth's video - I've been a fan of hers for a very long time. Thanks for coming over and taking a look at my channel - it's great to have you here x
I notice you have shifted to a focus on northern hemisphere seasons rather than those that relate to NZ. I find this disappointing as I followed you as Kiwi influencer.
I’ve always focused on the northern hemisphere and haven’t shifted. Most of my audience is based in the northern hemisphere so it wouldn’t make any sense for me to focus my energy down under 👍🏼
Too much talk. Not much demonstration. The models shown were too plus size and honestly the jeans displayed were looking like sacks. Accesorize, use color, foundation pieces are fine but how. Also the neck flowers are impractical!
A lot of people think that colour has to be paired with black and most of the time thats not true and that's why colour isn't working for them try pairing a coloured jumper with camel trousers or white or cream or another colour this usually works best with one colour items not patterns but try not pairing with black it sap's the life out of that beautiful colour where as white reflects the colour camel makes the colour look more expensive or rich looking and colour blocking looks stunning and fun ❤
I completely agree with you.
Black is a bright, cool, and advancing color. On anyone who doesn’t have those color characteristics, black is not a flattering color, especially close to the face.
Oh, the sea of black in public is so depressing.
Tailored trousers can easily be translated into more casual outfits and be quite chic! A great alternative to jeans for variety.
So true!
First I must tell you I love your top, so pretty! To dump the frump I asked my 25 and 30 year old nieces to critique my style. They were honest and they were eager to help me update some of my favorite things. A few musts : tuck in tops and no capris out in public!
Love that Mikki and thank you x
I really appreciate that you did not specify what "frumpy" looks like, but instead explained this in a practical, individuality-promoting, non-critical way. Uplifting, not catagorizing. This is truly helpful for women of all shapes, sizes, and lifestyles. I'm sending a big "THANK YOU!" for your presentation!
Thank you so much Audry x
My problem is I think I look good then someone takes a picture and I think why did I wear that 😂
Ahh yes I've had that happen too - sometimes it's just bad angles and not your outfit - trust me!
Oh no
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Yes! Same
Same! Ugh🤦♀️
Accessories, accessories, accessories absolutely! They will always elevate a wardrobe……thank you for a great video!
So true!
Thanks for introducing me to the brand "Karen Walker". I loved your orange bag and when I went to the website, it was sold out, but I got the fun wooly orange bum bag to keep things together on casual outings and got compliments immediately! One tip: I have a pair of expensive, perfect-fitting pants that got water damage on fabric that won't come out, even with drycleaning. I don't have the kind of money sitting around to repurchase, so I carefully took the damaged pants apart and will use the pieces as a pattern to make 2 more pants! Even if you don't sew, you can get a seamstress to do this for you and make you more pairs. Someone who knows how doesn't even need to take the pants apart to make a pattern from it.
Ooh that's a great idea
Oh I was so tempted to get the bum bag too LOL x
I love the idea of giving yourself a permission to be an upgraded style personality. This is what I think I have to do. I limited myself to thinking at my age, with my figure, who cares if I don't dress my best. I feel I really need to consider a change. Thank you.
Go for it! I think we all go through stages of limiting ourselves - life is too short for that in my opinion 🙏🏼
This Vlog came right in time. Trying to declutter and feeling uninspired.
Ahh perfect!
Thanks for having diversified fashion looks. Love that you’ve showed us models of color and different ages /body types too!!!
Always!
All great tips and tricks, especially wearing makeup while trying on .. a fresh blow out really helps me!
Love that Katie!
Great tips. I keep trying to see the 'cropped' pants as cropped and NOT as highwater. LOL. As a heavier woman, I found many pants seemed to turn highwater, ugh. After years of dealing with this, my mindset goes right there when seeing cropped.
I am not tall, so it seems pants are way too long or 'cropped'. Since I prefer skirts and dresses, I am learning to let go of the pants and just embrace the skits and dresses.
Now if only I could stop vacillating between classic, romantic/feminine and cottagecore.
Yes, I'm', the lady at Costco in a dress/skirt with a handbag and possibly a fun hat.--Full makeup and hair done.
Not only acquiring pieces but thinking differently creatively and freely great thoughts TY
I love the idea of adding color to your outfit/ wardrobe! I love all your tips ! Pinterest is definitely the place for inspiration! Also agree about building a foundation ! We all must have foundation pieces ! ❤
Thank you Leonie! ❤ You truly are an inspiration to me. Your content is professional and at the same time personal! I love your hair, very similar to mine. I appreciate the fact that you don’t do much with it as far as styling goes. It looks very healthy and natural.
This is the first time I’ve posted and felt the need to let you know how much I admire you! Great videos through and through 😊🎉
Aww thank you so much for taking the time to comment Stacey. It really does mean a lot to me so thank you 🙏🏼
Love Pinterest. It’s about taking ideas from boards, I don’t take it literally, it’s just a point of reference to give me some inspiration with my own style. I use the runway shows much the same way. I am a minimalist at heart, I prefer to keep the extras simple and strategic. Always enjoy your content ❤
Thank you x
I like that you put frumpy as almost a state of mind because it is with me, it more toward of being depressed and not caring how I look running out the door. I am going to have heck of fun doing corsages and broaches because it will help uplift a look but also cover some areas of damage (those darn moths). I am going for colorful in my Fall/winter for dopamine dressing. I got to figure this Pinterest out and setting up a weekly rack so looks are already pulled together. Thanks for sharing and ta ta for now.
Yay - have fun Denise 👏🏼
Pearl s of wisdom as always love your video s thank you 😊
So glad! Thanks Julia x
Somehow, this video is one of my faves to date! Tysm for all that you do & the deep inner keys (the mindset work) to unlocking looks that we love.
Love that! Thank you x
Capri pants is definitely the fashion fall of a women ,.only good for little kids
I think keeping my clothes manageable helps me to dress well...🤔 I recently invested in a pair of Nikes... Thanks, Leonie for the inspiration...😊❤😊
Love that Linda!
Excellent video content, as usual, Leonie - and so well presented - thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it x
Always inspired by your ideas and advice. Thank you for doing all the hard work ❤
So glad!
Italians wear bright coloured pants and they definately don't look frumpy
Wow, can't believe, that you are 56 - you seem at least 15 years younger!!! 😮❤
Aww thank you x
Leonie!! You look radiant in this outfit! I love it and the top is chíc as well! ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! This is the top I'm wearing: rstyle.me/+-ZaOqX0tdVUPwFOiVWDfng
This is one of the best you have done! It has so much content I will most likely watch it many times to unpack everything thank I learned a lot!
Wow, thank you!
Excellent advice ❤
So glad!
There is amazing fashion designer from Tibi. She said something really interesting about getting dress which really changed my life. I don’t know if it’s helpful for the people. She said you should think about how do you want to feel and dress accordingly and that you should have pieces that are chill, that are modern and that also classic She has a three word adjective rule. I thought that was really cool because it really help me sort of go from frumpy to myself. She also advocates for buying pieces that are beautiful workhorses. I clothing that could be worn for work, play and dinner. Also, depending on how you dress it up so you’re not trying to go buy some thing for the a singular event but you have everything in your closet to create for whatever event while you feel like yourself. I think that’s when women over 50 get into frumpy territory when we start to try to follow trends as opposed to keeping the classic but modern wardrobe that allows us to be ourselves where we can add on elements of accessories to either be trendy, or to be creative or whatever.
Where is your top from, Leonie?
Love your product recommendations and body type styling advice. Thanks 😘
Thank you and you can find my top here: rstyle.me/+-ZaOqX0tdVUPwFOiVWDfng
I always shower, shampoo, do my hair and put some light makeup on before shopping, I like to look and feel my best. I take an unloved, dark silk scarf to cover my makeup when trying clothes on. When trying on at home, I do it after my shower, but don’t wear makeup or skin care products. I also wash my hands first, I don’t want to get any marks on anything, or transfer odors. If an item has to be returned, but isn’t saleable, it costs us all extra, if the retailer will even accept it. I have to return “new” clothes a lot because of makeup, coffee or food stains, how inconsiderate these people are. They wear them for photos, I suppose, then trash them and send them back!
Speaking of skinny jeans, I’d like to know if there’s anyone who can remove these jeans without having a panic attack. The last time I wore skinny jeans I thought I was going to have to call the fire department to get me out of these jeans. I’m a small petite person and wear a size zero, so I wasn’t poured into them. I started pulling them from the bottom but they didn’t budge. And for heavens sake don’t sweat in them or you’ll never get them off. Do you know what I ended up doing? I cut them off. I kid you not, I started at the band and slid the scissor right down the side. I cried when they finally fell to the floor. I wasn’t ever going to wear them again so I didn’t care if they were in 2 pieces. This is my story about skinny jeans.
Hi Leonie you look lovely as always. I enjoyed this content & recently did as you suggested shopping my now very minimalist wardrobe to see what other options I could come up with especially as we have just celebrated our Jewish New Year & I needed to get organized. Hope you are all doing well health wise 🙏 Congrats on almost 250K well deserved 🎉❤
Thank you so much Sharon - I also just noticed I'm close to hitting 250K too. Seems crazy to me x
Very helpful video. Is it better mach clothes and hang it in clasat or just hang clothes by colors like all black clothes in onesid all brown colors.....etc together? Which way? Thanks
Your top/jumper… where is it from please Leonnie?
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Love you ideas and philosophy
I love color and accessories. I build outfits with basic straight leg pants and stay away from those frumpy baggy pants, those lovely young girls with beautiful figures shouldn't wear them. So anxious for those extreme pants to go away. I love that white sweater you are wearing.
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Great tips, as always! 😊
Glad you think so!
Where did you get the white top your wearing please?
This is the top I'm wearing: rstyle.me/+-ZaOqX0tdVUPwFOiVWDfng
Thank you so much its gorgeous ❤
Hi Leonie! I've been 'slugging'. I put my eyecream and then vaseline. 🤩👋
Did it work?
@@Thestyleinsider. I think it is helping the dry wrinkles a little bit. I don't do it when I'm going out of house with makeup?
Excellent!!!
Glad you like it!
Love ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I love your top🩷what’s the brand?
Oh it's from Dissh here: rstyle.me/+-ZaOqX0tdVUPwFOiVWDfng
Great video, I always find your content thoughtful and inspiring!
I did try the pique SI code but it didn’t work🤷🏼♀️
Oh no! I will message them now to find out what's going on. Thanks for letting me know Denise.
Hi Denise. Apparently the discount applies automatically and is only offered on the Radiant Skin Duo. Here's the link again and sorry for any confusion: piquelife.com/thestyleinsider
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Great video! Agree with all your points ❤❤❤
Thank you Leonie ❤
You always have such good advice and ideas! I love my capri pants though so I’m gonna be a rebel that way, lol, I just make sure to wear a flattering top with them and cute shoes. I work with young children so they really are comfortable and practical for me.
I love color and I’m attracted to yellows lately 😊💛💛
Thank you Julie x
Love your sweater!! Would you please provide the link? Another great video, Leonie!!😊
Thank you. It's this one: rstyle.me/+-ZaOqX0tdVUPwFOiVWDfng
A very minor thing. Some of us don't wear makeup and feel better than ever not wearing it. I stopped wearing makeup 2yrs age when I turned 60, deciding that was the next step in preserving the health of my skin. I was nervous at first but would not go back to makeup for anything - not even when I started my youtube channel. Maybe next time say "if you feel more confident in makeup, wear it while trying clothes". I am proud of how I look makeup and hair dye free and never felt more confident. I am so happy makeup is a thing of my past.
I don't get how people are afraid of color
Brilliant
Hi Leonie, I found your channel through Beth at Style at a Certain Age, and am now subscribed. Thanks for this video and I'm looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.
Aww it was such an honour to be included in Beth's video - I've been a fan of hers for a very long time. Thanks for coming over and taking a look at my channel - it's great to have you here x
It is so true that trying clothes at the store when not wearing make up and with the wrong shoes doesn't work at all!
Yes!
I feel grumpy cause I'm old and fat
I notice you have shifted to a focus on northern hemisphere seasons rather than those that relate to NZ. I find this disappointing as I followed you as Kiwi influencer.
I’ve always focused on the northern hemisphere and haven’t shifted. Most of my audience is based in the northern hemisphere so it wouldn’t make any sense for me to focus my energy down under 👍🏼
Half of this video is all about promotion
Sorry it seemed that way but it was def not half and it's how I can create content with no charge to my audience x
Too much talk. Not much demonstration. The models shown were too plus size and honestly the jeans displayed were looking like sacks. Accesorize, use color, foundation pieces are fine but how. Also the neck flowers are impractical!
Wonderful advice 💯