And I have a closet full of stylish clothes but live in a town with a population where everyone looks like they're always going to the gym, walking a trail or hiking a mountain. 😂
I have more than two black trousers as they differ in style, material, length and width. They are a staple go to for lots of occasions from casual to work to holiday to going out so all get worn. Love your videos 😊
Black pants are a staple for me. I have multiple pairs. I wear various styles and weights based on the seasons, and have dressy black pants, too. Black matches with various tops and if they are in the laundry, I have others as backups.
These were me to a t!!!! The black pants syndrome! The late night impulse shopping syndrome! The fomo shopping syndrome! I am a 57 year old woman and you think I would know better but these tips are spot on!!!!! Thanks
Strongly disagree about not buying multiples in multiple colors. Even buying theee of the same top in white makes sense when you work a lot of hours and travel. When a top is basic, fits well, practical to machine wash and will go with every suit, multiples make sense. I may even want to keep a white and two colors packed in a travel bag with a extra pair of trousers and all my toiletries either in my office or in a "ready to go" bag at home. Also good to keep an emergency top that goes with everything in the office to change into if I spill something or just want to freshen up before a meeting. Multiples purchasing also assures a good fit every time, assures appropriate quality if i am buying on line and saves all kinds of time otherwise spent on searching, transacting, shipping, returning nit to mention all that emotional energy. I also like the idea of wearing one, one in the laundering flow and one on rederve in the closet. I also like to closet whole outfits together so pieces will be available when I pick my outfit for the day based on weather changes. Shoes are such a time investment in finding size, width, arch support, quality, comfort and appearance that multiples make total sense. Time wasted in shoe returns is higher than tops and bottoms returns because of fit. And searching time for shoes can be much higher because of size availability. Cost per wear goes down when you can wear them often because the fit is right. Basic shoe styles are worth having an extra pair in reserve if you don't have time to polish or repair s hoes before you need them again. Also keeping one pair in the office and a duplicate at home for travel and events saves on having to commute with them. Or depending on circumstances, a duplicate pair in the trunk of the car could be helpful. The key to all this is making choices that can be worn with most of your wardrobe. Circumstances and life stage play a big role too. The last two years of my mother's life, I kept a packed overnight bag in the trunk of my car so that i did not have to waste an hour plus driving home and packing, another hour driving back past the office then another hour driving off to a hospital somewhere. I learned real fast when i wasted money buying overnight clothes and toiletries local to the hospital. And you've probably guessed that I needed to do laundry once every 2 to 3 weeks. Two pairs of black pants would have been grossly inadequate. I am sure everyone has their own unique set of life circumstances and values. I don't think we can make a "rule" against duplicates when there are so many potential advantages and savings.
I agree with everything you wrote! I am in the same stage of life. Ready-to-go bag packed because it’s either my mom or my dad heading to the hospital and I’ll be going to work after 8 hours in the ER. There is precious time left with my loved ones and I can’t spend it shopping & caring for basics I could have stocked up on in one buying session.
So many good things here. I think the more in touch we are with our authentic style plus our realistic lifestyle the more successful we are in avoiding fashion mistakes. Over the years I have learned what looks great on someone else will not look great on me.
100% on the nose concerning expensive jewelry except for a few pieces like maybe a personally meaningful ring, earrings or bracelet. It’s very likely to go out of fashion or you might get tired of it.
The Biggest mistake I ever made was buying clothing made of Faux leather.. and they were pretty much close in price to real leather…never again … lol … live and learn….Ana Sophia ☺️🐶🎵💥♥️
Love your red, orange top on you, you can really pull that off well!. Yes, one pair of black pants to wear with heels, the other with flats. I'll still looking for the right black pants for me.
How many purchases have I made in the last week? A lot. It’s vintage jewelry! I love it. The good thing about it is I can resale them if I don’t wear them.
I do wear a lot of my basics: tees, tanks, leggings & jeans. What I don't wear is a white or denim button down & it is ALWAYS on the list of basic wardrobe essentials. I like a top with a collar, but anything that buttons up is problematic & requires tailoring to fit properly. I just can't be bothered.
I made a mistake of buying tons of cheap trousers and blazers when I could’ve had that $200 pair that fits and drapes beautifully on my body. I’ve finally invested in more quality pieces and ditching SOME of my cheaper ones. I do have some cheaper pieces that work! It’s amazing how differently a pair of Fashion Nova trousers fit compared to a pair from the Madewell brand. I mean the differences are astonishing. Invest. And I will always have multiple white tees multiple black tees multiple navy tees alllll tees and alllllcolors. Crew and V-neck. Stacks of them will always be clean fresh and available in my collection.
When I make a purchase, I think about how much wear I can get out of it: Can I dress it up? Can I dress it down? As far as black trousers, I have at least a dozen of them in mostly different styles. I love them. They make getting dressed quickly for work easy and almost mindless, because just about anything will match. I've never really been a follower in fashion. I'll buy it only if I like it, not because everyone else has it, and especially because everyone else has it. Even pieces that fashion influencers say are out of style, if it fits me well and if I feel beautiful in it, I will still wear it! Be comfortable in your own skin -- and clothes! And just be happy.
I think wether investing in jewelry or not makes sense, depends a lot on your style. I have three 18k rings that I wear every day, and I LOVE THEM. Same goes for earrings, I switch between 2 or 3 pairs, and it is only on rare occasions that I change them.
Good tips. Re late night Instagram buys...I've stopped taking phone to bed. Leave it on charge out of reach. Read a book. Much better bedtime on several levels!
Hi my solution to buying somthing when tired or feeling down is to return it within the time given. That way my wardrobe have almost nothing I dont wear. I also make sure that return is for FREE before I order.
I was thinking, what was wrong with the unedited version, and then I realized it didn't have any examples. The video wording was good enough that it didn't actually need any visuals! That said, I will watch again to get the examples. Maybe put the original unedited version back up and re-title this one "with examples" and that one " unedited version without examples" so there is no confusion. You might just get more views that way as well.
@@Thestyleinsider. I'm older than you and only use the senior word when I get a discount!😁 You have mentioned however, that you are in menopause. Been there, done that and that brain fade was soooooo aggravating.
Surely the expensive jewelry u own were probably gifts. When u spend your money on pieces u choose & love, it’s amazing. Besides who wants synthetic jewelry that turns your skin green?
I don't agree with only two pairs of black pants needed. There are crops, there are wide leg, narrow leg, drawstring, different fabrications (i.e, wool for winter, cotton and linen for spring and summer), casual, dressy, pants for flats, pants for heels, etc. Right now I have 5 pairs of black pants and they are all different and create different outfits.
I love your striped top but I think the chain and watch are a little too much. The stripes, ring, bangle, earrings, even your tattoo are enough decoration. Why do you even need a watch and such a big one too? Less is more imo
I would add items purchased on vacation. They usually suit the place you're visiting but not real life at home.
Very true! I've definitely fallen into that trap. Thanks for sharing x
Fantasy self is my downfall...I have sooo many red carpet ready dresses and hardly ever go out. However selling them feels like defeat lol
But just think of all the space you will create for the things you do wear 😀
And I have a closet full of stylish clothes but live in a town with a population where everyone looks like they're always going to the gym, walking a trail or hiking a mountain. 😂
My best rule is no ordering from bed! Clothes, but also skincare
I have more than two black trousers as they differ in style, material, length and width. They are a staple go to for lots of occasions from casual to work to holiday to going out so all get worn. Love your videos 😊
Fair enough too 😊
Black pants are a staple for me. I have multiple pairs. I wear various styles and weights based on the seasons, and have dressy black pants, too. Black matches with various tops and if they are in the laundry, I have others as backups.
These were me to a t!!!! The black pants syndrome! The late night impulse shopping syndrome! The fomo shopping syndrome! I am a 57 year old woman and you think I would know better but these tips are spot on!!!!! Thanks
These are really good tips, I definitely find comfort in buying new things and have to be careful not to be swept up by my feelings. Great video!
Absolutely!!
Strongly disagree about not buying multiples in multiple colors. Even buying theee of the same top in white makes sense when you work a lot of hours and travel.
When a top is basic, fits well, practical to machine wash and will go with every suit, multiples make sense. I may even want to keep a white and two colors packed in a travel bag with a extra pair of trousers and all my toiletries either in my office or in a "ready to go" bag at home. Also good to keep an emergency top that goes with everything in the office to change into if I spill something or just want to freshen up before a meeting.
Multiples purchasing also assures a good fit every time, assures appropriate quality if i am buying on line and saves all kinds of time otherwise spent on searching, transacting, shipping, returning nit to mention all that emotional energy. I also like the idea of wearing one, one in the laundering flow and one on rederve in the closet. I also like to closet whole outfits together so pieces will be available when I pick my outfit for the day based on weather changes.
Shoes are such a time investment in finding size, width, arch support, quality, comfort and appearance that multiples make total sense. Time wasted in shoe returns is higher than tops and bottoms returns because of fit. And searching time for shoes can be much higher because of size availability. Cost per wear goes down when you can wear them often because the fit is right. Basic shoe styles are worth having an extra pair in reserve if you don't have time to polish or repair s hoes before you need them again. Also keeping one pair in the office and a duplicate at home for travel and events saves on having to commute with them. Or depending on circumstances, a duplicate pair in the trunk of the car could be helpful.
The key to all this is making choices that can be worn with most of your wardrobe.
Circumstances and life stage play a big role too. The last two years of my mother's life, I kept a packed overnight bag in the trunk of my car so that i did not have to waste an hour plus driving home and packing, another hour driving back past the office then another hour driving off to a hospital somewhere. I learned real fast when i wasted money buying overnight clothes and toiletries local to the hospital.
And you've probably guessed that I needed to do laundry once every 2 to 3 weeks. Two pairs of black pants would have been grossly inadequate.
I am sure everyone has their own unique set of life circumstances and values. I don't think we can make a "rule" against duplicates when there are so many potential advantages and savings.
I was just sharing my thoughts and experience to prompt some thought on the topic - def sounds like you've got a great system though! x
I agree with everything you wrote! I am in the same stage of life. Ready-to-go bag packed because it’s either my mom or my dad heading to the hospital and I’ll be going to work after 8 hours in the ER. There is precious time left with my loved ones and I can’t spend it shopping & caring for basics I could have stocked up on in one buying session.
So many good things here. I think the more in touch we are with our authentic style plus our realistic lifestyle the more successful we are in avoiding fashion mistakes. Over the years I have learned what looks great on someone else will not look great on me.
Absolutely!!
10 versions of cashmere or camel blazers😂 But I wear them all and purchased them all as vintage !
Perfect!!!
100% on the nose concerning expensive jewelry except for a few pieces like maybe a personally meaningful ring, earrings or bracelet. It’s very likely to go out of fashion or you might get tired of it.
The Biggest mistake I ever made was buying clothing made of Faux leather.. and they were pretty much close in price to real leather…never again … lol … live and learn….Ana Sophia ☺️🐶🎵💥♥️
Fair enough too - thanks for sharing!
I have several black pants...wide leg, flare, and straight leg...wear them all
Love your red, orange top on you, you can really pull that off well!. Yes, one pair of black pants to wear with heels, the other with flats. I'll still looking for the right black pants for me.
Totally agree with everything you said, I’m so guilty of this myself 🤦♀️
I think a lot of us can relate!
How many purchases have I made in the last week? A lot. It’s vintage jewelry! I love it. The good thing about it is I can resale them if I don’t wear them.
So true!
This is the advise I needed when I was younger.
Eeek!
My plan for sale items = items that were in my cart, waiting for a sale!
That's perfect!
Omg all are so true!! I am easily swayed and I am bombarded with adverts and influencers picks!
Eeek! It happens to us all!
I do wear a lot of my basics: tees, tanks, leggings & jeans. What I don't wear is a white or denim button down & it is ALWAYS on the list of basic wardrobe essentials. I like a top with a collar, but anything that buttons up is problematic & requires tailoring to fit properly. I just can't be bothered.
I only like wearing these button downs over a tank or tee for same reason
Great quote: "A wardrobe closet full of clothes but nothing to wear." 😅
And Leonie is spot on with all these traps that we're all guilty of. 😱
I made a mistake of buying tons of cheap trousers and blazers when I could’ve had that $200 pair that fits and drapes beautifully on my body. I’ve finally invested in more quality pieces and ditching SOME of my cheaper ones. I do have some cheaper pieces that work! It’s amazing how differently a pair of Fashion Nova trousers fit compared to a pair from the Madewell brand. I mean the differences are astonishing. Invest. And I will always have multiple white tees multiple black tees multiple navy tees alllll tees and alllllcolors. Crew and V-neck. Stacks of them will always be clean fresh and available in my collection.
When I make a purchase, I think about how much wear I can get out of it: Can I dress it up? Can I dress it down?
As far as black trousers, I have at least a dozen of them in mostly different styles. I love them. They make getting dressed quickly for work easy and almost mindless, because just about anything will match.
I've never really been a follower in fashion. I'll buy it only if I like it, not because everyone else has it, and especially because everyone else has it. Even pieces that fashion influencers say are out of style, if it fits me well and if I feel beautiful in it, I will still wear it! Be comfortable in your own skin -- and clothes! And just be happy.
Sounds great to me 👏🏼
I think wether investing in jewelry or not makes sense, depends a lot on your style.
I have three 18k rings that I wear every day, and I LOVE THEM.
Same goes for earrings, I switch between 2 or 3 pairs, and it is only on rare occasions that I change them.
Good tips. Re late night Instagram buys...I've stopped taking phone to bed. Leave it on charge out of reach. Read a book. Much better bedtime on several levels!
Hi my solution to buying somthing when tired or feeling down is to return it within the time given. That way my wardrobe have almost nothing I dont wear. I also make sure that return is for FREE before I order.
Great idea x
A couple of glasses of Rosé and I buy all sorts of things I don’t need.
It’s g+t for me 😩😂
Love your top!
Thank you!!
Thank you for the great fashion advice.. 😊😇
You are so welcome!
So good that I watched it twice! Wink, wink! 😂 Love ya girlie!💗
Yay thanks x
I was thinking, what was wrong with the unedited version, and then I realized it didn't have any examples. The video wording was good enough that it didn't actually need any visuals! That said, I will watch again to get the examples. Maybe put the original unedited version back up and re-title this one "with examples" and that one " unedited version without examples" so there is no confusion. You might just get more views that way as well.
Yes the first version didn't have the editing and written points to reinforce each idea (the joys of being a senior RUclipsr lol) x
@@Thestyleinsider. I'm older than you and only use the senior word when I get a discount!😁 You have mentioned however, that you are in menopause. Been there, done that and that brain fade was soooooo aggravating.
Surely the expensive jewelry u own were probably gifts. When u spend your money on pieces u choose & love, it’s amazing. Besides who wants synthetic jewelry that turns your skin green?
Great advice! We downsized from a 3200 sq. ft. home to a 200 sq. ft. RV. That will also cause you to not buy things. LOL! - Michelle
So true! Good for you x
BLACK PANTS:
Winter Dress Heel Length
Winter Dress Flat Length
3-Season Dress Heel Length
3-Season Dress Flat Length
Casual Boot Length
Casual Flat
Capris
Leggings
See, that wasn't hard.
No it wasn't lol
I don't agree with only two pairs of black pants needed. There are crops, there are wide leg, narrow leg, drawstring, different fabrications (i.e, wool for winter, cotton and linen for spring and summer), casual, dressy, pants for flats, pants for heels, etc. Right now I have 5 pairs of black pants and they are all different and create different outfits.
Sounds great!
Uh oh. I fall into about 75% of those categories 😳
Were you a model in your early twenties? ❤
Didn’t I just watch this? 🤔
So sorry I had to re-upload because I uploaded the unedited version first time around (duh!)
I was thinking the same thing! Thanks Leonie!
It didn't hurt to watch it again and hopefully and finally learn our lesson! 😅
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks for watching Carol x
I have an app that’s helping me track my wardrobe and what I actually wear. ❤🎉
An App? Can you share the name? Thank you in advance 🎉
Which one is it? I’d love to know. Is it Indx?
@@Thestyleinsider. Yes. I’ve been using Indyx. So far, so good.
I love your striped top but I think the chain and watch are a little too much. The stripes, ring, bangle, earrings, even your tattoo are enough decoration. Why do you even need a watch and such a big one too? Less is more imo