clothes you will ALWAYS regret buying

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This video is entirely directed to MYSELF 😅 these are all the themes I have found with purchases I end up regretting!
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@christinamann3640 Ай бұрын

One of my biggest problems with clothes shopping is buying for the life that I want rather than the life that I have

@silversin_66 Ай бұрын

how poetic

@christinamann3640 Ай бұрын

@@silversin_66 more like wishful thinking

@MarlenaTheFae Ай бұрын

Same. But I also think balance is important. If I only shopped for the life I realistically have I'd only have loungewear and pajamas (as a chronically ill full time Mother). It would be incredibly depressing and it would make me feel like I gave up. I think *some* things for the fantasy self are okay and might even inspire us to live that life.

@Aysha3848 Ай бұрын

Fantasy self!

@christinamann3640 Ай бұрын

@@Aysha3848 but I’m a hippie forest witch on the inside 😁

@aimeejo1366 Ай бұрын

There is a big difference between being negative and being realistic. If you’re not going to wear it and love it, it’s not a good purchase. I love seeing so many creators lately stepping back and asking themselves questions about their shopping habits, their personal style, and what truly works for them! I’m trying to do the same in my own life.

@ah57588 Ай бұрын

I feel like this type of criticalness is actually pretty positive tbh. It makes wearing clothes day to day from one's own closet much easier. I'd rather open my closet to stuff that aligns with my life and makes me feel like the best version of me, than a closet that makes me think I'm not good enough to be comfy and cute for my daily life

@sarahkinsey5434 7 күн бұрын

I want to be a person who decorates for holidays and seasons, but that's stuff in the house that has to be stored somewhere

@clockworkshadows3226 Ай бұрын

Just thinking out loud - I reckon an 'unworn dress party' would be a really fun occasion. You invite all your friends, have a party or picnic and everyone wears pieces in their wardrobe that need a debut. I'd love to do this myself.

@alexasunshine83 Ай бұрын

I love that idea!!

@zh3294 2 күн бұрын

😂😂 ahah sounds fun

@TROQUE4 Ай бұрын

The gentle cycle of the washing machine works most of the time. If my thrifted items don't survive the machine, they were not worthy

@BooksMusicMe17 Ай бұрын

This 100%. Trial by washing machine on whether a garments makes it into my wardrobe. Just be aware of the detergent type you're using - i.e. no bio detergent for silk or wool.

@lishanimations9852 Ай бұрын

@@BooksMusicMe17what should you use instead for silk and wool?

@BooksMusicMe17 Ай бұрын

@@lishanimations9852 There is special "silk and wool" detergent but soap or non bio detergent could be OK in a pinch. "Biological" detergents contain enzymes that help get out tough stains like blood and food by breaking up proteins, but silk and wool are protein fibres so they can also be damaged by them.

@lishanimations9852 Ай бұрын

@@BooksMusicMe17 oh wow i did not know there was even specific detergent for those! I will have to try to find some! Tack!

@strudelsstrudel Ай бұрын

also: I think all machines I’ve seen in my life had a handwash and/or wool cycle. These should be safe for most things when using the right detergent

@sofiarchive Ай бұрын

For me, it’s pants or jackets without pockets. I always end up regretting buying them.

@karengrohs4942 Ай бұрын

me too - and dresses without pockets

@le4905 Ай бұрын

@@karengrohs4942Do people actually put things in their pockets when wearing a dress?! I never can because it weighs down the dress and pulls. I mean, I love pockets too but never actually use them 😅

@sofiarchive Ай бұрын

@@karengrohs4942 everything should have pockets tbh !!

@lucilasandoval3084 Ай бұрын

i think being picky is good! You don't over consume when you are picky and have clarity of what works for your life. So be picky!

@StephanieCeleste Ай бұрын

For me, it’s pieces I can only imagine styling 1 way! My fatal flaw is hating being an outfit repeater (bc I love to be creative & try to wear my pieces in diff ways) so, if I can only see 1 potential outfit for it, it’s a no-go!

@hollyblair5778 Ай бұрын

yes! I've made a rule for myself that I have to be able to pair something I want to buy with minimum three things in my wardrobe already.

@kirbthebean Ай бұрын

@@hollyblair5778 Same! If I can only wear something one way with very few creative options, I usually put it back and try to find something I really LOVE that could be paired with a variety of styles

@melodymay4888 Ай бұрын

even as someone who loves wearing the same outfits over and over again, if i can only find one way to style a piece or only with one other item in my closet then it’s a no go.

@ester1382 Ай бұрын

Aso sometimes the outfit you imagined doesn't turn out like you wanted

@kirbthebean Ай бұрын

@@ester1382 that’s the worst! When you imagine something super cute and it doesn’t execute as nicely

@thingamabobgk2946 Ай бұрын

Hi Alexa! I have a lot of family and friends who work for/own dry cleaning businesses and a big thing people don’t know is that almost everything that says “dry clean only” can be washed in a washing machine. Obviously don’t throw a cherished, vintage, lace doily crafted by your grandmother in there or an intricately beaded and fringed gown, but everything else, barring leather (which should almost always go to the leather cleaners) can be washed in a washing machine on a gentle cycle if needed.

@lilacocean4137 Ай бұрын

that's great to know! thank you for sharing this info!!

@MLiesel Ай бұрын

There’s a really cool book that, among other things, addresses how to wash “dry clean only” and “hand wash”items in the washing machine. It’s called Laundry Love, by Patric Richardson, and I’m glad I read it because it allows me to keep and wear items I love without them piling up and waiting for ages for me to get around to cleaning them according to the tag instructions!

@DANIxDANGER Ай бұрын

Yup! I just commented that i wash a lot of my dry clean items 😅 wool i just handwash/delicate cycle wash and towel dry/roll out the excess water and reshape. Super easy to learn which items can be washed by the content of the material on the tag

@alexkass5548 Ай бұрын

Except cashmere the washer will ruin that completely. Only have to learn that lesson once.

@caitlinhutcheon4213 Ай бұрын

@@MLieselyes came here to say that!! Love that book

@ritalynb7070 Ай бұрын

For "dryclean only" I get the Woolite drycleaning sheets. For hand wash, I put in a fabric bag and wash on delicate. I then reshape and lay flat to dry. I've never ruined an item this way.

@genetem Ай бұрын

Yes, this is the way to go

@debbiep7150 Ай бұрын

With dry clean/hand wash only items that aren’t rayon or leather I just put them in a washing bag and wash on gentle. I’ve never had any issues because the washing bag prevents it from creating too much friction. Don’t put them in the dryer though.

@ritalynb7070 Ай бұрын

Exactly what I do.....

@karengrohs4942 Ай бұрын

me too

@veronicasmith2612 Ай бұрын

3rded! I do this with wool, cashmere and silk and it works great. Then lay flat to dry

@math1937 24 күн бұрын

⁠@@veronicasmith2612wait that works with wool?? I’ve got two wool turtlenecks I’ve been avoiding wearing because I don’t want to deal with handwashing them, but if I can just throw them in a bag in the washer then this is a game changer

@veronicasmith2612 24 күн бұрын

@@math1937 Yes! I'd try washing one inside out in cold water in a fabric bag to start. If you put it in the dryer with heat it will shrink. After washing, I always lay flat to dry and stretch gently as needed to preserve the shape of the sweater, then flip after a few hours to dry both sides.

@sapphire.skeletons5016 Ай бұрын

i succumb a lot to buying clothes for the style i wish i had instead of the style i have. like i love frilly cottagecore dresses and skirts but i never wear those so i stopped buying them. being honest to yourself helps your closet and your wallet!

@dragoncat3499 12 күн бұрын

This is so relatable, because I love goth fashion and darker styles, but half the time I don't have the energy to put on all of those layers and do my makeup in that elaborate style. I can't wear half of it anyways because my job has a strict dress code.

@PuripuriDrawings 8 күн бұрын

Some days ago I read a cool tip for those situations: have you tried making a progressive change of style, instead of "from A to B"? If you love frills and skirts but in reality you just wear (for example) t-shirts and jeans, maybe it could work if you start dressing cottage-ish t-shirts, then adding denim or casual skirts, and so on until the final goal 😊

@jessv4300 Ай бұрын

Fabric composition is my biggest one!! All I wear in winter is big sweaters so I’m always searching for more, but even “nicer” brands have stopped making 100% cotton knits🥲 if it’s any other material I just know it’s going to get crazy pilly after a couple of washes. I DID score the other day at a yard sale which happened to be a reseller trying to clear stock, so I got 3 incredible baggy cotton sweaters for $15- I honestly wish I got a few more!

@kirbthebean Ай бұрын

That sounds wonderful! We have harsh winters where I live and I love my warm sweaters. Yard sales are great places to find treasures!

@PoisonPearHFX Ай бұрын

Grab a fabric depiller, it'll shave them off

@elizabethharalson7903 14 күн бұрын

I'll only buy % cotton sweaters and most other garments.

@danio.1279 Ай бұрын

Maybe you could try to dye the skirt using a light red or a pink,, the gingham won't have white anymore but pink instead and it could be cute! It'd just be a red and pink gingham

@carissa4551 Ай бұрын

i had this same thought!! i dye my clothes sometimes when they’re not the right color

@bun__ Ай бұрын

honestly ever since I decided to be a picky shopper of clothes I've made zero purchase regrets since then and I think so many people that are consistently online and on social media will benefit being picky in shopping cause it's just a time where being influenced is so impactful to our consumer habits

@ArtichokeHunter Ай бұрын

That's funny, linen is one of my favorite fabrics. Ruling out linen does seem like it would make it a lot harder to avoid synthetics too. Linen is so comfy and breathable.

@cassandrak9890 Ай бұрын

Looooveeeee linen

@dmreddragon6 Ай бұрын

As a linen lover, do you do anything to help it not get the creases, or wrinkles? I love the comfort/breathability factor, but not how it looks after wearing it a few minutes.

@ArtichokeHunter Ай бұрын

@@dmreddragon6 honestly I've rarely noticed, I can't see it once i leave the house and no one acts like anything is wrong. You can prob hang and steam out creases

@Acehigh-Jenkins Ай бұрын

If your thighs chafe linen is not the way to go! Shirts are are ok though

@ArtichokeHunter Ай бұрын

@@Acehigh-Jenkins I do have mostly shirts and dresses but some linen cotton blend pants, loose fit, never uncomfortable with chafing imo (I think I've had pure linen too but all secondhand so maybe you need to wear them in?)

@mariasophiafranco9747 Ай бұрын

Actually linen blends don't crease as much as 100% linen, a 30% to 70% linen still gives you the natural look with less crease

@Jerry_attrick Ай бұрын

My general rule is looking at the color, pattern, fit, and style. If I don't LOVE every single part of a garment I know I won't pick it over other things in my wardrobe.

@bubblebrainbow Ай бұрын

You look incredible in this video, especially your hair! And ignore the comments about being too negative. It's a good thing to understand what doesn't work for you so you have more space for what brings you joy.

@veronicasvideodiaries Ай бұрын

That's so weird someone said that you were being negative? I thought you were being super niche and specific which is awesome to know and look out for when you're out shopping.

@catmoon- Ай бұрын

I have 2 vintage coats that are dry clean only and I never dry cleaned them. One is wool and cashmere and I wash it in the washing machine in a gentle cycle, no spin, with cold water and wool detergent, let it air dry and I had no problems with it. Another is a pigskin leather coat and I just cleaned it with a slightly damp cloth with a little bit of detergent and let it air dry and it got cleaned and it doesn't smell or anything. Also I let them air from time to time, so they don't get smelly and I am careful to not get them dirty. Also I wash my handwashing clothing in a gentle cycle with cold water and no spin.

@eliseg0001 Ай бұрын

Omg I need to look into wool detergent! Would love to clean my coats at home

@closetwitch4723 12 күн бұрын

cosigning this, and re: gentle cycle--delicates bags keep sweaters from tangling with eachother and stretching out. highly recommend!

@lilacunderground 26 күн бұрын

if you're into diy and want a piece in a darker color, you could dye it yourself with rit dye! it would definitely work for the mary janes

@duchessedeberne3909 Ай бұрын

It‘s a good tip to think about the realistic lifestyle everyone has before buying.

@thevoidfish Ай бұрын

I agree with the one about still having the hole in your heart when you get similar pieces, but I do slightly question the idea that you should get the thing you want all the time. It’s also ok to decide “I love this piece, but I already have enough stuff that I love”. I’m not good at this but trying to learn it!

@Cubsbane Ай бұрын

Sometimes you just want one specific item, and trying to get "close" just costs you more money and grief. And potentially closet space. Luckily I figured that out with my latest dream piece; it's expensive, but I'd much rather save and get the 1 perfect thing than spend the same amount trying and failing to replicate it. It's "dry clean only" but it'll for sure survive a hand wash, and I don't mind doing that for this one. If you go to the store page every day for over a month to make sure it hasn't sold out, it's true love, I think.

@loriubaterrifictomes218 Ай бұрын

Two things that I thought of while watching this video that may help you. I got a cheap handheld steamer on amazon. No longer do I even think about wrinkly materials. It literally takes seconds to make the material look good again. And, secondly Dryel dryer at home dry cleaning bags are amazing. Kits have stuff that works on stains and totally take away and smells and if you hang the items right away no ironing is needed. Just a thought that could help you out. If not, I get it.

@ivanova1996 Ай бұрын

It's so good to try to be more restrictive with what you buy so you don't regret getting something after a short while. I am trying to find my own style and need to be better at being more selective too. There's so much joy in clothes and beautiful patterns, styles and colors, to find them and to wear and style them. Love your videos, hope you're having a super sunny day! :)

@BrokenDarkFire Ай бұрын

My friend told me “if you don’t 100% love in the store, you’re not gonna love it at home,” and it’s so true! For me, my biggest purchase regrets are the clothes I can’t wear to work - I work in an inside /outside environment, it’s frequently very hot, there is sometimes sweaty manual labor involved, and because of said manual labor, I can’t wear anything too short. And I dress different on the weekends, yes, but not THAT differently, not enough that I need an entirely new wardrobe.

@roguetaco5487 Ай бұрын

I totally agree with your list! Shoes are one thing I don't thrift. Like you said they are hard to buy without trying on. The only thing I'd add (for me) are clothes that are difficult to wear a bra in. I've tried strapless bras and such just to get annoyed and not wear the item. Over the years I'm able to stop a top or dress where I'm like " hmm the girls are going to be poppin out of that" lol and just don't bother with it.

@abigailconway5635 Ай бұрын

same! anything that is backless or needs strapless bras, I'm like nope not happening, its not worth the pain or frustration

@bonniewu3437 Ай бұрын

Same here! One bad review ruins hundreds of good reviews for me😂 And even for those with all good reviews, sometimes I worry if they just delete all bad reviews 😂

@Verena2022 Ай бұрын

BIG hair envy from me today queen!!!! Idk what you changed in your hair routine, but it is WORKING!!!! Also haters are a sign of gaining success 💁‍♀️

@juliab7178 Ай бұрын

So I’m realizing that my summer style is very different from my fall/winter/spring. It’s just so hot in the summer that I’m not really concerned about creativity and details. I just want something simple that looks nice and requires little thought because I am hot! 🥵 TLDR. I’m no longer buying summer pieces that are complicated to style

@tori-pl7jf Ай бұрын

I agree. Reflecting on purchasing and thinking about regretful buys/ shopping habits is important bc we live in such a mindless consumer world. Taking the time to actually think about your regret in hopes not to repeat it is not being picky or negative… I appreciate you talking about this

@DebDebbiesWorld Ай бұрын

my rules (that I sometimes forget to follow LOL): no to: itchy/scratchy things, 3/4 length sleeves (I HAVE gotten better about that but sometimes one slips through because I dont notice!), tops with metallic threads (falls into itchy category- they ALWAYS scratch me!), anything close up to my neck, geometric prints (i guess there COULD be exceptions to that, but I have yet to buy one that I actually wore!), a crop style top that I cant try on first (im picky about exactly where it hangs), cheap material (especially things from shein/temu/ no name brands), tops/dresses with metal 'chains' for straps.

@Don-hg8cm Ай бұрын

The lifestyle point hurts the most! I'm medium height and I bike almost everyday. I love wearing cargo style pants, but any wide pants get stuck in my bicycle wheels. And they are usually too long for me to wear them with flat shoes, but 8cm high platforms are not exactly best choice for biking!

@yellowzora Ай бұрын

I wear flared jeans exclusively unless I'm wearing a flared skirt, and I just roll something around my trouser leg to keep them from getting stuck in the chain when cycling. I also cycle daily. But it does depend on your bike and how wide your legs really are, but even with long skirts I've been doing really well (unless they get wet or it's too windy, then they get stuck). It is possible, keep experimenting :)

@clairemacphee4273 Ай бұрын

not me biking in flares and platforms every day lmao

@hannekekoolen8243 Ай бұрын

For me it's: shoes that aren't comfortabele when I try them on in store (no, I will Not wear them in. That has been an illusion for 30 years). And: pastels, top that are too tight, tops that are too fitted under the arms, synthetic fibre anything.

@katiebj180 Ай бұрын

With my "hand wash" items, I found this stuff called Soak. It's amazing! You just just soak the item in water with the soap and you don't have to rinse- just squeeze out the water and let it hang dry! It has eliminated the worry for me of ruining something in the wash.

@paulat5921 Ай бұрын

I agree with your "must try on shoe before buy".

@sandral8318 Ай бұрын

YES on the linen pieces. I love how they look ironed but they end up in the back of my wardrobe because I’m too lazy to iron them. It’s annoying when you do iron them and two seconds later they’re wrinkled

@ccw2613 Ай бұрын

I use dryel the dry clean at home cleaner. It works great. I use it all the time and nothing's been ruined. For hand wash I use the hand wash setting on my washer and Woolite or Dreft detergent. Wash on cold and air dry and it's never ruined any of handwash clothes. Just some options.

@wisteriadream477 Ай бұрын

the hair is so perfect!! 🤍🤍

@jennysegal1211 Ай бұрын

would love to see a closet cleanout following these new guidelines!! :)

@oliviavickers6515 Ай бұрын

Alexa!! We recently learned in one of my fashion classes that a lot of times companies put dry clean only because they are lazy and don’t want to actually test if it is safe for machine wash, obviously use discretion (like your example with the leather jacket) but just keep that in mind! ❤

@ilovenycsomuch 16 күн бұрын

Good to know, do you think that applies to “hand wash only” too?

@oliviavickers6515 15 күн бұрын

@@ilovenycsomuch yes it does lol!

@sabineweber5092 Ай бұрын

I’m absolutely LOVING this hair on you!!!😍 color, cut, bangs, styling, ALL of it!!!

@rebeccacrash9272 Ай бұрын

Just came here to say how much you have inspired me to start shopping secondhand online. I used to be an avid thrifter many years ago, but unfortunately where I live now only has one tiny thrift store. I started shopping on Poshmark, Depop, ThredUp and eBay and have gotten some really great deals! My secondhand no no is pants/jeans. I have to be able to try them on.

@savannahhoward6172 Ай бұрын

Love your hair this way! Also I like your videos ranting about stuff like this! It makes all of us think about being more thoughtful shoppers!

@amydelong7972 Ай бұрын

I needed this video! I relate to so much. Also, as a Fluevog fan, their sizing is all over the place. Always best to try on first or order from the store so you can return if necessary.

@catherineveilleux959 Ай бұрын

As an avid thrifter myself, YES to everything you said !!! the struggle is real !! Side note, your hair is absolutely gorgeous

@lilacocean4137 Ай бұрын

these are all so relatable actually, even the one about buying clothes just for a picture. great advice! i needed these reminders!! ❤❤❤

@ritalynb7070 Ай бұрын

I find that, for clothes & shoes, I Have to be able to try them on before buying because no size fits me consistently - even within the same label. So I never buy clothes or shoes online .....

@Acehigh-Jenkins Ай бұрын

This! Every ones on vinted or depop and I’m just like nope. Cant get a bunch of stuff I’m just gonna have to try and resell or eat the loss and donate. Physical charity (thrift) shops all the way!

@livvylovem Ай бұрын

Your hair looks INCREDIBLE!!

@Kornkitt3n Ай бұрын

Mine is polyester anything😫 I ALWAYS regret it

@erinnadia0409 Ай бұрын

I hate polyester too

@kikiTHEalien Ай бұрын

11:02 What?! 😮 This yellow skirt must be the most iconic piece in your wardrobe. I literary imagine you wear it in all your videos where we only see your top- it goes so perfect with your style and the colour is absolutely immaculate on you.

@becca3051 Ай бұрын

DRY CLEANING ugh, I am so good about checking the care instructions tags now when thrifting. Also, one of my favorite jokes ever is Mitch Hedberg, "This shirt is dry clean only, which means its dirty." Hahahahah

@edenparlato9763 Ай бұрын

your hair is looking amazing !!!!!

@ThuTran-el4hv Ай бұрын

Great vid! Btw, you can totally machine wash dry-clean clothes. I've thrifted a lot of silk and wool, and other dry-clean and hand wash stuffs. I machine wash them all on cold gentle cycle. Especially for the first wash, they usually stink quite a bit and my hand washing just doesn't cut it.

@juliarosep 18 күн бұрын

the shoes point you make is SO REAL. like you, I read reviews for these DM Mary Janes and everyone said they ran small, so I bought a half size up and they were way too big for me!!! thankfully i could return them. but i've had the same thing with depop - hoping the shoes will fit, "I'll just get an insole" "I'll wear my thick socks" NO I WON'T - if it doesn't fit right, I now know I will never wear them. thank you for this reminder as I really needed to hear it!! new to your channel and love your vibe :)

@noamelran4816 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, Alexa! It's so helpful and will be useful for avoiding unnecessary purchases❤

@StephanieCeleste Ай бұрын

Yay for a Sunday morning video! ❤

@madhu7983 Ай бұрын

Hahaha I am one of the white linen pant lovers! I mostly sew my clothes and pretty much only get cotton and linen in the summer (I avoid synthetics except for the occasional workout wear). It wrinkles in an instant and I do have to iron everything but it's so breathable and comfy, I don't care if it wrinkles while I'm wearing it.

@karengrohs4942 Ай бұрын

There is nothing wrong with being picky! I can relate to all of these reasons. I find myself not wearing things that need ironing, even though I love the piece (and it's hard sometimes because I much prefer natural fabrics). I do wash "hand wash only" sweaters in cold and delicate in the machine (lay flat to dry), and they are fine. My biggest regret though was a pair of riding boots. I saw so many pictures of people wearing them and looking fantastic. But I wore them exactly twice. Boots just don't really fit into my life or the climate I live in. I almost bought a pair of booties last year, and I'm glad I didn't now. You hang in there and keep being picky.

@heididepotter8136 Ай бұрын

It all makes perfect scence It s good to be picky/mindfull before buying. Love, always X

@hennamontana222 7 күн бұрын

Awesome video that I resonate with so so much. I’m working on these things myself.❤️

@lizzieg4535 Ай бұрын

About the handwashing only- most washing machines have a ‘hand wash’ cycle or a gentle cycle at least that works well!

@yellowzora Ай бұрын

My list looks pretty similar to yours! I have bought some clothes were I was not excited about the colour, but I either just put up with it or I have gone and dyed them, which is pretty cool. Working out rules for you own shopping habits is so amazing, because you can just refuse everything that falls outside! It's soooo freeing! Obviously harder to find something to buy, but at least we'll actually end up wearing those pieces. I buy nothing that can't be washed in a washing machine either, and with lots of stuff I just chuck it in and hope for the best. Lovely video, thanks for sharing :)

@entropy7301 Ай бұрын

ahhhhh alexa you posting just made my day!!!

@caroline-gx5cs Ай бұрын

the aspirational picnic outfits always get me... I've found that items I've bought because I like how they look for those ideal scenarios that never happen, and I therefore never wear, stepping out of that zone of "I can only wear this for the scenarios I envisioned" and instead I get more creative with my day to day outfits to incorporate them, the more use and satisfaction I receive out of them.

@deadendstreet2484 Ай бұрын

I loveeee these types of videos! I’ve been picky my whole life and it’s served me well now that I’m into clothes haha- however ofc I still make mistakes and have put in some new rules for myself lol

@cristicruz2938 Ай бұрын

Love this list! I'd add buying bc of a certain brand. For me specifically Madewell or Free People. I have at least 2 pieces off the top of my head that I bought bc of the tag. I was like omg I can't believe I found this, it's obviously good quality, can't wait to wear it yada yada. Not gonna wear them. I did also recently Thrift a gorgeous wrap dress even though I hate wrap dresses and don't wear them. But like you said about pinterest girlies, I want to be that person in my mind who wears the wrap dress. I'll give myself some grace and time to see if maybe I do wear it, but I'm honestly probably not that person lol.

@le4905 Ай бұрын

I find so many Madewell and Free People pieces at the thrift and have bought them just for the label as well 😬 I've come to realize I don't really like those brands either. Madewell isn't my style and FP runs on the bigger side so I have a bunch of clothes that don't even fit! Ridiculous.

@faeriesmak Ай бұрын

Madewell, Free People, J Crew and some Anthropologie tags get me too!

@le4905 Ай бұрын

@@faeriesmak oh yeahhhh, Anthropologie! Eep.

@pikadegallo_ Ай бұрын

you should dye the gingham skirt! give new life to it!

@liz9657 Ай бұрын

I’ve been recently interested in shopping vintage stores where they’ve already curated the offering a lot. I’m happy to pay more than what I’d pay at goodwill in that case because the quality of the garments has been verified and it feels as upscale as shopping at a high end department store, if that makes sense. Looking up fabric composition is huge as well as measurements of garments

@clarkmia9814 Ай бұрын

Your hair looks amazing!

@samiansley5740 Ай бұрын

Please check out Alyssa Beltempo videos on caring for clothes. She’s got some great videos on how to hand wash dry clean items and machine wash in garment bags on delicate the handwash items.

@korigarbison4056 Ай бұрын

Like these videos keep coming!! I go through my clothes once a year and get rid of stuff I haven’t wore in a year , if I think they may wear but haven’t then I put in a box put in a box underneath my bed until I want to wear it !!❤ in the future I need to ba careful what I decide to buy!! I personally don’t wear high heels so I don’t buy them !!

@faeriesmak Ай бұрын

Your hair is super cute in this video!!!!

@erinnadia0409 Ай бұрын

Usually I regret anything super glamorous and "evening/going out" clothes, my reality is working 5 days a week and then I relax on weekends with yoga, day trips, brunches, farmers markets. I don't need satin heels and clutches 😅 jeans, cute day time dresses and doc martens are all I live in on the weekend, and my work attire is smart casual, again paired with doc shoes.

@thescenesociety 26 күн бұрын

I learned to say that I’m “particular” in what I choose because that’s what it is in the true essence ✨🥰

@dledee Ай бұрын

okay but like I used to be like that about linen and now I've discovered it's a great fabric for summer and if it's a bit thicker it will not be as shocking with the wrinkles so I'm embracing it

@stylecauldron Ай бұрын

Giiirl, see if there is a hand wash or gentle cycle on the washer you use if you have one. Also you can dye your clothes and make use of the pieces you can’t let go of. I did this when I discovered my color season

@palkoeszter5766 Ай бұрын

Omg the pinterest photo and the sitting down reason is so real!

@dmreddragon6 Ай бұрын

I could relate to pretty much every point you mentioned.

@coreym0 Ай бұрын

There's a chain called the Cleaning Club and they charge $4/ per item to dry clean so that's where I take my blazers. Maybe there's one near you if you need anything dry cleaned. They also almost always have it ready the next day as well.

@ravenn532 22 күн бұрын

im glad someone else feels the same way about linen pants!!

@carissa4551 Ай бұрын

about color: sometimes using fabric dye can work!! i did it with a shirt and with a dress and i wear both way more now!

@Lauren_aida Ай бұрын

For me, I have to stop myself from buying clothing for trips that I haven't actually planned. A top that would be perfect for a Maasai Mara safari, a dress that would be perfect for the Amalfi coast, all places that I certainly would love to go but in reality will not be going any time soon 😅

@squattycoati931 29 күн бұрын

The similar not exact thoughts were such a good reminder! I feel like I’m always doing that at the thrift store

@Greta7 Ай бұрын

It feels like you took this video out of my own brain!!!! After 10+ years of thrifting, I have begun to realize all these rules to make for myself which seem obvious but really don’t feel like it!!! Probably the biggest one for me is buying something that is ALMOST like the thing I want, but isn’t, because I will still continue to look for the actual thing I want 🤧

@EuqinimodArt Ай бұрын

A very good list! I have learned all these the hard way, and wasted $1000+ over the past 4 years 😅 The best lesson I learned is buying pants that have room in the waist, and wide in the leg. For me, that is trousers! I began thrifting Big Bud Press trousers and now I have not had the urge to buy more pants because they fit me well.

@sarahjames1143 Ай бұрын

Hey completley agree on the shoes thing! I find myself making less mistakes when I go to a thrift shop instead of thrift events because I can try things on and take my time. I have a lot of "dry clean only" stuff. I hand wash them all except my wool / leather stuff in cold water. I do it in batches and it doesnt bother me bcz unfortunatley my most worn items are "dry clean only" haha. just a tip for you!

@sarbearr4 Ай бұрын

YESS ANYTHING UNCOMFORTABLE IS A NO FOR ME. I have a problem with tight sleeves causing pain in my arm so I will not buy anything on that I cannot move in that I can’t feel comfortable in. I had to put back a really beautiful coat that fit nice because the sleeve was slightly too tight so I left it.

@lylxla8070 Ай бұрын

I LOVE YOUR FLOOR LAMP ITS CUTE AF

@Karmathehalflander Ай бұрын

You can actually get dry cleaning kits so you can dry clean for free at home. You just put them in the dryer. Saved my life so many times

@robinkulaszewicz9952 Ай бұрын

99% of dry clean only can be machine washed on cold cycle and air dried or air fluffed dry in a machine. I’ve even did it with leather and suede and sequin clothes.

@sampaigemusic Ай бұрын

Mine was always buying a piece that I absolutely loved to look and style of but I knew was too long for me, and just told myself that I would wear heels with it…but I don’t wear heels. Those pieces would never get worn.

@chicade5449 Ай бұрын

I've found that the most common item I regret are items that make me go "I don't know what event I will wear this to but I'll have to make one!" bc the event never arises. I used to have a weak spot for fancy thrifted dresses but I found myself feeling ovedressed and self-concious any time I wore them even to formal-ish events like dinner dates. I'd rather have versitile pieces that can be styled for different occasions rather than ones that I can only wear to a specific event unless I know that I have an event coming up. Being realistic about fit is also important. I recently thrifted a skirt from the kids section that fit fine in the waist but is WAY too short in the back and a pair of pants that feel fine while on but I have to jump to get into ( a problem I don't have with any of my other pants) and I regret both of them.

@ariavenger Ай бұрын

YOUR HAIR 😍😍😍

@edwardleecaliforniausa Ай бұрын

Good morning Alexa happy Sunday morning to you and I enjoy your channel and you are amazing supporter

@caitlinc-r2957 29 күн бұрын

A recent thing for me is having bought something online, discovering it kind of fitted and deciding it isn't worth the hassle of returning it to see if the size up/down fits better. Or, even worse, buying something that fits and then it shrinks in the first wash to its real size. I have fully wasted money keeping something that kind of fits and then months later realising that I never wear it because I don't like how it feels/ looks and just buying the same exact item in the correct size.

@shellbell8062 18 күн бұрын

The amount of times I have bought something where the label has said "dry clean only" or "hand wash" and I have ignored it and put it on a delicate cycle in a wash bag - and so far it's never failed.

@daniellekirsch5402 Ай бұрын

Its good to be picky! Im also that friend. I come home empty handed often and, if im with someone, theyll ask "youre not buying annnything?! You made the trip here, you should make it worth while" etc, etc. I enjoy the thrill of the hunt haha. i dont have to buy something if i didnt love anything, and i dont get upset about it.

@RachelJennetti Ай бұрын

This year i’ve decided to only make my sweaters. Unless someone buys me a sweater i’m going to only try to make them because 1- i can and 2- they’ll be perfectly tailored to me, in the colors i want, and in higher quality materials