Hi friends, just to clarify: all of this inspo-gathering and shopping happened back in May and June, way before No-Buy July! It just took a while to fit this video into our filming schedule. No-Buy July is still going strong and I'll be posting another check-in soon. Sorry for the confusion! I thought I mentioned in the video that this all happened a month or two ago, but that sentence might have gotten cut when I was tightening up the video (it was originally like 45 min long...le sigh). Thank you for watching!

Dare I say it, the outfit looks much better on you than in the original fashion editorial. What a great pair of pants and I appreciate that you took time to style them different ways. I love your tonal dressing, especially with such an assertive colour. A note about dry-cleaning: I am a professional tailor, and you can hand-wash and home clean ANYTHING. I work with some of the most expensive fabrics and garments, and I suggest that you avoid dry-cleaning like the plague. Dry cleaning uses harsh and unpleasant chemicals that are no good for your clothes or skin. Manufacturers put 'dry clean only' labels on garments mostly to cover themselves against product liability claims, often because they have cut corners in the manufacture, not because they have to be dry-cleaned. As tailors working with $5,000 plus garments, we have people who hand-wash client's garments using baby shampoo. Baby shampoo is great for natural hair fibres. It is worth learning now to properly press (iron) garments, since that will preserve your surface finishes and make them look sharp and new. For outerwear such as jackets and coats, you need to wash far less frequently than you might think - only once a year. To make the biggest difference to your clothes, get a soft clothes brush and gently brush your pants, jackets, coats as soon as you get home and take them off. Brushing will remove all of the light surface dirt and pollution that typically happens in cities, and will reduce the amount of actual washing. The garments then simply need hanging up and airing to make them fresh. Sorry for the long comment. Taking control of the clothes washing will give a lot more freedom when deciding what to buy. Great outfit, great vid. Thank you.

THE PANTS?! With that satiny, champagne top?! I would like to give you a 25% tip because that was a colossal serve, Hannah.

Dear Hannah, this video is so refreshing! I wish that more content creators would post these types of in-depth love letters to pieces like this instead of fast fashion "hauls" that encourage death spiral capitalism. This type of content is inspiring!

Hannah I loved this video! I also really appreciate you talking fabric and garment care. I think a video on fabric, garment care, and other things you consider when purchasing clothing would be very helpful. I'm trying to little by little convert my wardrobe to fit my new career and stage of life, and would love to listen to you talk on this! I know I would apply those tips personally as I shop for what I hope to be investment pieces and I bet others would too. Thanks for the fun video!

I would love one of these every season where you purchase an outfit of “fantasy” and see how it works. You looked amazing in those pants!!! Would love to see them with the babaa pink sweater vest

Oh my goodness that monochromatic outfit with the red sweater with the trousers 😍 stunning!! Also, as a knitter, I absolutely adore the way you talk about knitwear. It's wonderful to hear you talk so knowledgeably about fibre and caring for knitted garments! And hearing the love and excitement you have about knitwear makes me so happy! I'm not a "professional" knitter by any means but if you ever feel like commissioning a custom-made hand-knit sweater/any piece of knitwear, let me know.

I actually loved how the pink sweater looked with the flowy skirt!

As someone who is 4'10" this look is basically the same as when I try almost anything from most stores (especially ones that are made typically for 'taller' people like H&M) lol! I think it definitely looks much better on someone tall than someone short! I end up feeling like I'm swimming in cloth! Glad you found something you absolutely love! It looks great on you! Basically 90% of V necks are like this and are way too low for my short shoulders and not work-appropriate XD!

I think that, after the sign-off reminder, "risk it like a biscuit" is perhaps my favorite HLP saying.

these clothes are not at all my style but your enthusiasm is infectious and I just love to hear your thought process on clothing. I also think it’s good for me to be exposed to styles outside my own because every now and then I bring a new gem back to my comfort zone and have that one little piece of someone else’s style that I adore and work into my existing little fashion world. I adore the color of your pants in this video and the different silhouettes are so interesting in a sense of artistry and illusion. I’m not bold enough to wear that deep of a V neck but honestly it looks stunning on you and that’s making me wonder if I should reconsider… it’s also just nice sometimes to see someone being happy like you are with your thoughtful purchases here

You look fabulous in those clothes, Hannah, and I’m so glad they make you happy. One note about buying second-hand designer garments: I too love the idea, but for those of us not blessed with your long, lean frame, doing so can be difficult if not impossible. Most designers still don’t make clothes in plus sizes, and if they do, I doubt many would end up in the second-hand market or last long there if they did.

Hannah, I'm loving the fashion content in the new space. I would love to see a one item different ways video. I'd love to see old favorites restyled.

I would LOVE more of this kind of content. I like hearing your thought process in making a decision on items, particularly because I’m not familiar with fabrics/fabric care. I also like seeing how you style the pieces differently. Nice work!

I loved the concept of acquiring one or two stunning pieces and styling several outfits with additional items and accessories from your closet; plus I love your poetic commentary.🌞thank you for your salient and thoughtful video.

I use Dryell on dry clean only clothes as long as they don’t have any stains and more just need to be refreshed. I’ve never had wool, alpaca, or cashmere shrink with it.

The monochromatic look was my fav. A very casual elegant feel.

Those trousers are a smash hit! Every outfit you put together using them was just so strikingly beautiful. Also, the jumper with the skirt you made is such a lovely combination! It's giving family (blood/chosen) Sunday lunch, slightly dressed up, but still cosy and comfortable

I would be the most dedicated viewer of a HLP fashion channel where you research, design, and produce your most desired designer fashion items. Just putting that out into the universe

First, I really enjoy the fashion content and hope it can sustainably continue. Second, I’d love to see a video detailing your process when searching for a second hand item to buy. I struggle to buy second hand online because the whole process seems so daunting. From finding an item (where to shop?) to interpreting listings to determining what that item might look like on me when there is no image of a model wearing it, etc

I absolutely adore those pants! But also, the sweater and skirt combo was my favorite pairing. I really love the clay pants as well but that skirt scratched am unseen itch in my brain.

As one of the "clothes people", I thank you for this video! It was so much fun and the combos you came up with were amazing!

I’m obsessed with the silk cami plus pants and the red on red look!

I love your orientation to fashion! I would also love to continue hearing you discuss fabric content. I have been paying attention, but I still have a lot to learn in that regard. Thank you as always!

Love this video Hannah! Taking the time to style new pieces at home with what you already have is such a good idea. Sometimes I feel silly playing in my wardrobe, but as a grownup I often feel like life gets too serious. I want more silliness and I like the reminder that I can tap into that feeling at home playing with the clothes in my closet!

Love this video! The split screen makes it exceptionally good too!

hi! i have a pair of Tibi trousers in the same fabric and I wash them by hand in cold water, lay them flat to dry and then iron them (on low heat) as needed. haven't had issues

Knew I’d love the video as soon as I read the title but it GREATLY exceeded my expectations. Thanks as always for your unique and inspiring content.

I loved this video on SO (and literally sew) many levels. I love awide legged pant and these pants both ways are extremely attractive to me. My body is markedly different than yours in size and shape, but I am already plotting a replication of them on some level. Some of the appeal is the juicy stunning color, but I also feel like the silhouette would be extremely successful in A fabric with a bold print as well. Thank you for speaking on the importance of how natural fibers can be elevated by being blended with other textiles, especially something like polyamide can add resilience to wool that's worthwhile, both for wearability and care. It's about the longevity of use and wear in your wardrobe. I truly love to hear you speak on this subject.

I loved the pants with the bright red sweater. There’s something about mismatching shades of red on a redhead that just gets me. The pants seem like a great reward for their risk! And it’s great to hear your thought process!

In love with the pants! I actually like them best with the red cardigan at the end. I also imagine them well with a blazer. And I love the pink cardigan with your blue jeans! It gives such a nice vintage vibe, like I care but I don’t kinda aesthetic.

of course my favorite piece from the entire video is one YOU MADE!!! I immediately scrolled down to check the description when the skirt came on and WOW. You are so talented! I really enjoyed all of the outfits you put together and I must say my jaw dropped when you first appeared in the rust colored body suit with the pants! I could feel how happy you were right through the screen

Amazing video, Hannah! Would love to see more like this.

As much as I love your beauty content, I'm living for the fashion and home videos as of late. I can only speak for myself, but I feel like the pandemic really eroded a lot of my love for make-up, so it's great to see videos centred around things that aren't in that space. Thanks for sharing! (And the pants are divine. What a great purchase!)

I love the way you balance talking about your own personal style/likes/preferences, and what might be helpful to someone with a completely different aesthetic. I've also noted that you include helpful information about different price points/budgets in your videos too. I don't always think your looks will suit me personally, but everything you wear looks absolutely stunning and perfect on you. There is an inherent authenticity and inclusiveness which is not forced, that I enjoy in your videos. I've found a little inspiration for my own self expression. Thank you!

Hi Hannah!! Thanks so much for this video! I am obsessed with your aesthetic and eye for fashion, colour, and details. I could listen to you describe beautiful garments all day long lol ❤️. Love you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I love watching your mind work. We have very different ideas of what is fashionable but clothes are as much art as they are to keep us warm and or covered. Feeling good in our clothes is certainly a luxury and one that I love to enjoy.

Hannah is here, again, to inspire me to be a fashion goddess! (Even if only in my mind 😂😂😂)

This video is everything!!!😍😍 I am almost exactly the same auburn redhead as you and I never thought this shade of pink could ever work but you have shown me it totally can, you look incredible and I love the way you think. Girl, I’m obsessed 🥰🥰🥰 more fashion, you are an icon xxx

The Babaa sweater with the pants…..stoooop it! That is a look.❤️ The sweater with the sweats…yes please. Total win with the outfit. Thanks for sharing!

Came to say an oversized deep v-neck sweater and jogger pants are literally what I'm wearing now and I love this color combo! It's a more elegant take on a beautifully grungy style.

Absolutely love this video and the garments/outfits. Agree with a couple of other comments about wanting to hear your thoughts more on fabric and what to look for when buying an item of clothing

I really love your fashion content. I too care a lot about fabric composition and trying to get out of drycleaning. I like that you buy designer second hand and not too much. Keep making this content!!!!

If you like the pants high up and low you could just put a snap or two on the inside of the back of the hem so that you can take it up and let it out

This is an amazing video concept! I love that you were able to find these pieces second hand and share so much about them. It would also be fun to see you take an inspo image and create an outfit from your closet or shopping second hand to re-create it 😍

Yep i need a series of you talking about different fabrics and their nuances. That like needs to happen!!!

Any time you want to make another video talking about an outfit for half an hour, please feel free 😄 I think my favorite pairing was those gorgeous coral trousers with the Free People tiger tank top! There was something a little subversive, a little cheeky and insouciant about wearing such a casual, fitted top with the drapey, long lines of the designer pants. Thank you so much for sharing your process!

Yes, please teach us more about fabrics and how to get second hand garments. I am size 16 so for me it is a struggle to find designer pieces. But, I would totally love your insight here. I learned about wool today :)

you make the absolute most insightful, transparent, down-to-earth, and practical fashion content I have ever seen on the internet. Thank you so much! as someone who has loved clothes all their life but has recently been in a huge funk with getting dressed, your content has been a breath of fresh air and I can't get enough!

I love your fashion content and hope to see more in the future. It’s really helpful to know your in-depth reasons and process for purchasing garments and what you learn with each purchase. It’s helping me to better analyse my own wardrobe and purchasing decisions.

Thank you for this video! I love it. It's actually a great idea to try a new piece of clothing with your other clothes to make sure if it's suits you and your wardrobe. I will start doing this from now on ❤️ (of course the whole informative content isn't less valuable, especially when you're talking about fabrics!)

THANK U FOR TALKING ABOUT THE FIBER CONTENT BECAUSE IT IS A NON-NEGOTIABLE PART OF CLOTHES FOR ME X) undirected braindump: I happen to love alpaca, and I can attest that it ages very beautifully compared to my wool knits. It's also way easier to wash than wool; it's a lot harder to felt it. I really like that 100% alpaca relaxes and drapes as you wear it, much like cotton knits do. It makes sense that they'd blend it with polyamide for a designer sweater to help it that retain it's shape. I have a wildly rainbow alpaca hoodie that I got as a hand-me-down. Alpaca can be so warm that I layer it over a long sleeved tee as a lighter winter coat. I run warm, but it way out-performs my old northface fleece. Another fun fact: polyamide is nylon, and it's great as a blend with wool or silk because it can be dyed with the same dies. Polyester and acrylic blends require two different types of dyes to color all the fibers evenly.

Great video! I’d love to see the pants with your pink knitted vest as a summer version of the inspo outfit !

I think this is very much proof of ways that fewer nicer things can lead to being more satisfied with what you do buy and own. The description of how to find the same/similar high quality clothing on the 2nd hand market is very helpful for myself as someone who has very little experience buying online secondhand. Seeing you try on different combinations in a wardrobe playtime was fun to see, I think the jumper skirt combo was quite glamorous. Hannah if you're worried about ruining the pants by washing them you could always do a patch test on the belt by dampening a small patch of the belt with water and seeing how it dries. If that works out you could also gently wash part of belt and watching how it effects the fabric quality and seams. I look forward to the pants and the jumper's future career in your wardrobe with great interest.

Hannah! The segments where you talked about the garments you liked and why and how you would care for them was the biggest take away from this video. Thank you so much 😊

I agree, this was a great video idea especially with the focus on reflecting on the possible expectation-vs.-reality slope. However, I wished it would have been posted with some distance to NoBuyJuly. I had hoped that your no-buy would translate to a period of content that was palpably less influenced by the influx of new products, because to me as a consumer of beauty YT it can be challenging at times to be confronted with that percieved abundance in other people's lives, even when they talk so differentiatedly about it like you do. Probably a month is not long enough to let the "queue" of new products in waiting trickle down to nothing so that acutal no-buy-content is the only thing that can be realised? I would appreciate if you considered this effect when you decide to talk about your NoBuyJuly experience and I hope that for you it all went like intended! ❤

The pants really do look as high end as they are. Beautiful! Loved all the outfits.

Loving your fashion videos! I have been watching your makeup videos for awhile even though I don't wear makeup anymore, ha! Your approach to beauty and thoughtful consumption is refreshing. I appreciate hearing your thought processes around styling and shopping and as a tall/long waisted person it's helpful to see how garments fit you

Wow you really suit these when styled as a soft natural rather than the oversized dramatic. Love it! Trouser envy....

The sweater and black print skirt is lovely. Agreed the pants are such a win.

Hey Hannah! These pants immediately reminded me of my two favorite pairs of pants from a brand called Roucha. The style name is the Praw Pant. They have the double set of belt loops as well, allowing for a lower rise with a drop crotch or a higher rise with the paper bag effect. Looks like they make them in 100% cotton now too! I only own the poly blend fabrication. This outfit is so killer! Especially the brown bodysuit and red pants.

I love how you talk about clothing! Also I would love an updated video about your sweaters, I sense that you've added some real gems to your collection in recent months 💚

It is fun, since I found these videos so inspiring even if my silhouette / style preferences feels so different 😄 I started thinking what I would love to see in my wardrobe, how to find my style and make cleaver purchases, so thank you for inspirations on how to do it ❤

Love the pants after you illustrated their versatility. Great inspiration!

That red on red but not the exact same colour. I loved it. I literally gasped at the gorgeousness of it! My heart leapt. I normally would think it’s too close and will clash. But it’s perfect!

I absolutely love the red on pink outfit. Such a slay. I definitely wear that shape and bright colours but never in the same outfit

i absolutely loved this video and have never seen one quite like it. The theme of minimalism drew me in and i watched that one awhile back but this one was just so much fun!!! I love to play in my closet and rarely actually take the time to do it. I also love the skills you are sharing about fashion and sustainability; you are having such fun so thoughtfully. A rare combination. Please do more....this brought my spirits way up....was like trying on clothes with a girlfriend. Thanks.

First of all this video was amazing!! Also, my husband and I were at the Ann Arbor art festival last weekend and he said to me ‘you think Hannah went to this?’ he knows you are the friend in my head lol and I said I’m sure she loved it when she was living here

This is one of the best videos I’ve watched in a long time! You have such a beautiful way of speaking and explaining things. I wasn’t surprised when I learned that you were an English major in college when I watched your interview on TFD! It’s so lovely listening to someone who is passionate and cares so much about a topic. Thank you for making these videos ❤️

Oh my, the skirt! Stunning! Also loved the red sweater and the sheeny cami with the pants.

Love those pants! The two rows of belt loops are genius.

These pieces look better on you than on the ad model! Congratulations. I agree that the sweater will probably be fine with a cool soak in a gentle detergent (shoutout to Eucalan and Soak brands' wash liquid). As a stretch-prone fiber, alpaca (blend) wants to be patted it into the correct shape on a mesh rack or thick towel and air dried. Easy. To minimize any risk of shrinkage, I'd use the coolest water and very little agitating, since you mentioned wishing the sweater were larger than it is. As a sewing enthusiast and fellow home-washer I strongly recommend against hand washing the pants. Not just because they're not 100% wool (which depending on specifics can sometimes be washed without warping or felting the fabric.) This scarlet dye might bleed in water. Worse: well tailored trousers contain many unseen components that won't behave alike, and if even one of the interfacing fabrics, the lining, waist tape, or topstitching, shrinks even a tiny bit in the water bath, the entire garment will be ruined. A garment that took dozens of man-hours to weave, cut and sew - isn't it safer to just dry clean it occasionally and spot clean it the rest of the time? A gentle hand steamer also freshens (spot-free) fabric nicely. If worn in winter you could prolong time between dry cleanings by wearing silk leggings underneath. Spoken as someone who'd do a lot to protect a pair of beautifully made, well fitting pants.

i adore that the pink sweater and tomato red pants ALREADY hanging on your rail echo your new purchase. this shows that you have loved this combo for a while LOL

Girl i love to hear you talk about a process of any kind. You have some incredible content. Helpens my adhd to hear you talk thru ur thoughts lol

Please create a channel budget to do more of these videos!!! Omg! I enjoyed this sooo much

I absolutely LOVE this video. I'm a knitter too, and I appreciate the intentionality of your fiber knowledge! I don't want to encourage this during your no-buy, but please consider making this a seasonal series - maybe one outfit per season, or even twice a year (spring/summer vs fall/winter) to make it more affordable?

I love to see you playing with clothes, it's so artful and inspiring!

I was at Goodwill today and saw a sweater for $3 just like this! I passed on it.. got home and saw this video and went back to goodwill to buy it! What a funny synchronicity! Happily influenced today!❤

hannah! please teach us more about fabric! i'd love a guide to refer to while i shop.

Thank you for talking about fabric! This is often overlooked in videos and by many people (they may not know what any of it means!), though is so important for wear, comfort, and care.

I just finished the Pinterest video, and was looking to see if you updated on if you bought the pink V neck sweater! What wonderful(and slightly strange) timing. I'm really loving all this fashion content you're giving us!!

Dear Hannah, you are lovely! Just wanted to let you know. Also: I would love to see more fashion stuff from you

I really love how you styled the pieces individually

yay the origin story of these pants!!! i saw them on your instagram recently and just thought they were the greatest! glad i stumbled on this today, it sparked some serious joy :)

Just beautiful. I always look like I’m wearing the clothes in your initial try on as I’m 5”4’

Absolutely love that you are doing more fashion content! Your videos are so thoughtful and enlightening, a standout among the many Shein hauls or capsule collections with one white and black pieces.

I love the video concept of creating outfits from what you already own inspired by pins you love, I could watch that all day (if you wanted to do more of that).

Your fashion videos showed up in my recommended videos and I am so glad they did. Really like your style and view on things. Hope you continue down the fashion lane 😊 That outfit and colour combo is to die for. Great find! Also if you want to cheat hemming the pants, there are iron on hem tapes. They often come with drapes but are also available for hemming pants. And I personally never bring any of my clothes to a dry cleaner. I use the hand wash or wool setting on my washing machine and make sure to wash delicate things separately if I am really anxious about the first time washing an item. I have a lot of wool and hand wash / dry clean only clothes. And so far everything is washable in my machine (front loader). Even my wool coats and blazers 🙃

That was a really fun video. I love how you incorporated each piece into your existing wardrobe at the end by trying several outfits for each piece. They both look great on you. That V would literally go to my crotch and the pants would cinch around my neck! 😆

this video was a delight to watch! such great style and styling inspiration and as always, I loved hearing your thoughts behind your purchase and styling decisions

Wow. Your warning nailed it. I was just going to mention it. Thanks for the heads up.

both pieces are amazing! I like the sweater most with the clay sweatpants, the combo just looks so enviably chill. the pants is just *chef's kiss* 😍

Loved your look on these items , those trousers are beautifully cut and looked great on you

I love this video! The careful considerations and combinations really speak to me and are inspiring me to try out new combinations in my wardrobe. Cheers!

I like the pants with everything but the pink sweater. I like the waist definition much better for thr silhouette and the proportion. I also liked the sweater better with the jeans for the same reasons.

Loved the original outfit but the red sweater and the champagne cami were beautiful!

I get the feeling of “making the outfit alive” from the model picture! The pants are 💣!

This brand new subscriber is so thoroughly enjoying this content! Thanks, lovely Hannah! 😊❤

Love this type of content! Please make more personal style videos. I am curious too about your thoughts on body type, essence, colors, etc. (I am just dipping my toes into these topics recently and find it a little overwhelming)

Love this video, advert vs reality. Champagne cami w red pants😍. But that skirt though…I love it, I would wear that everywhere. I love the way it moves as you walk.