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one of the most anti-capitalist tthings you can do is get to know yourself, so you can't be sold a new identity every few months. Imho.

Whyyyy is no-one talking about the "Stop raising him he's not your son" t shirt? Calling out half of Britain with that mate

Took me years of soul searching to realize that the only thing I ever actually WANTED to wear were completely impractical, huge, frilly princess dresses. I started dressing that way, and, despite the odd looks, it's just about the best decision I ever made. Don't let anyone tell you what you like is wrong

I would add a rule to this: Don't limit yourself to the women's section. Some of my most favourite and long-lasting sweaters and more casual tops came from the men's section. As well, if you're a larger person (like me!) men's sizes in T-shirts and such tend to just run larger, so the fit is more generous than women's.

It was the "basics are not everyone's basics" for me. Why did I keep buying trench coats...

the video: lies to unlearn in your twenties me, 14: better watch this

Can we also not be ashamed of wearing the same shirt for a month (while cleaning it regularly of course) just because we feel like it ? 😂❤️

Most important clothing lesson for every woman: WE DESERVE POCKETS! I have an old pillow case that I’ve cut up to add pockets to all my dresses. It has greatly improved my life

When you try to dress according to trends you'll end up always buying new clothes, but when you buy clothes that you really like without following trends you might keep it for years

I've actually learnt so much about my style and wardrobe preferences from Animal Crossing. Safe for the planet and wallet experimentation

I basically go by "does this make me look like an art teacher evil scientist?"

The biggest breakthrough in my fashion sense, was realizing that colors are for everyone. As a brown Latina, I thought pastels would make me look darker and uglier. Just embrace the colors, looking darker is not looking uglier.

I legit just stick to earth tones and try to buy second hand durable pieces that fit my vague 70s aesthetic lol

"If you really love it, buy two" - yes!! Strongly agree! I cannot tell you how many things I have bought two of in different colors or patterns. Almost always, I have ended up wearing both versions often and it's been a great decision.

TL:DW 2:51 Don't get swept up in trends; do lean into your longterm loves 3:57 Don't just buy it if you love it; do consider design before everything 7:47 Don't assume that you need it because its a classic; do find a classic that excites you 9:41 Don't only look at cut and color; do become a material master 12:20 Don't see your clothes as passive possessions; do learn do be a good wardrobe parent 15:25 Don't think any wardrobe advice matters; do remember weather matters 16:31 Don't autobuy because it's a staple; do create your own staples 18:56 plan to stay childish 20:01 Don't idolize one; do buy two if you love it 21:11 Don't assume you need a trainers collection; do train yourself out of trainers

I tried to "reinvent" myself a few times. Threw out all my Halloween shirts and got only mature adult woman shirts. Gradually, the graphic tees and mesh sleeves and general goth finery filtered back in. Popeye said it best. I yam what I yam. I was only changing because the guy I was with wanted me to. So I changed my relationship status instead. 🤭

"T-shirt material doesn't last that long" *looks at all of the t-shirts I've had since late middle school and still wear today*

I accepted that my style is a combination of 1970 rollerblading disco queen and English librarian who only wears wool a long time ago

"the perfect jean jacket" reminds me of its lesser known older sister: "the perfect leather jacket." I'm a sad owner of one black leather jacket, one brown leather jacket, and one red leather jacket......that have each been worn like once!

I'm a part-time wardrobe consultant with a bachelors in fashion. This is literally the most helpful video I've ever seen done on this topic, and it deserves more views.

It's SO true that staples don't have to be/are rarely neutral - the items that have lasted me years are the more unique ones

I dressed mostly black/alternative in school which was always an issue for some teachers and classmates' parents. Once we had an event where the dress code was fancy, so I wore a gorgeous pink floral dress, white heels, fake pearls, the whole fantasy. All my classmates came in black dresses. It was so surreal and absurd. I'll never forget it. My everyday looks for which I was criticised were their fancy look because fashion dictated it.

"If you really love it, buy two" so my 10 slightly different black crop tops may be a little overboard

I can't tell you how much I appreciated the short montage you included of the pants that are worn in the thighs! This happens to aaaaaalllllll my pants (jeans, leggings, slacks, ALL of them!) and it has upset me deeply for many years. Thank you for not just showing it, but talking about it in such a normal, nonchalant way. I think I might be able to be less self-conscious about this now.

“Billie Eillish comes and goes but the Sound Of Music is forever” This sentence spoke deep into my soul. Not because I have negative feelings about Billie Eillish or anything, but because I have EXTREMELY FOND feelings for The Sound Of Music.

That point about denim jackets omg. I have a few in my wardrobe (as I pursued the Perfect One) but they really don’t get a ton of wear. I too have an army jacket that I bought secondhand and have worn hundreds of times over the years

When she said “ I hereby release you from your mission of finding the perfect pair of jeans” I audibly sighed of relief 😅

One thing I have learned in my 20s is that there is a difference between what I think looks cute when I am looking at it on someone else vs what I actually feel comfortable wearing. For example you love color but I notice I feel most happy and comfortable in blacks and grays

I'm a 15 year old male, how and why did I end up here Guess I'll take the advice while I'm at it

Things I learned in my 20s. 1.Colorful clothing is not for me. Thats ok. 2.If I can't wash it and dry it in a machine...goodbye. 3. Buy for my body, not the models. 4. All items of clothing need to be comfortable, even the fancy stuff

What I find myself coming back to usually is “disco clown.” Frilly, but in a goofy as opposed to feminine way. Sleek, but more flamboyant than sultry. High waisted pants, not to show off hips, but to look like John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever. So far it’s worked out!

I absolutely love all of your tips! I have developed my own fashion rules in my 20s: 1. If it’s dry clean only, don’t buy it. I’m too cheap to want to spend money on dry cleaning. Don’t buy hand wash only staples. I’m too lazy to keep up with that. 2. If it attracts excessive cat hair it’s too impractical to wear. My animals are my lifestyle. If it doesn’t fit my lifestyle it doesn’t fit me. 3. Grunge pieces and black clothes stay in my wardrobe the longest and get worn the most. These are my investment staples that make sense for me. 4. As much as I’d love to be the gothic queen on the outside that I know I am on the inside, whenever I buy goth clothing they are very hard to incorporate seamlessly into my wardrobe and end up not being worn. I have to be very selective about introducing gothic items 5. I’m not a fancy person with a lot of formal places to go. I only need a few formal pieces in my wardrobe. I shouldn’t invest too much money or closet space on formalwear

I just want to dress like a D&D character every day... If only.

🤣 The ad I got in the middle of this vid had a woman saying she thinks every woman should have a pair of beige heels in her wardrobe. All I could think is, "that goes with absolutely nothing in my wardrobe. I don't wear beiges and I don't wear stilettos/pumps. They are not like a little black dress, lady." And this ad was after the section on not buying something because you're told it's a staple. 🤣

I like that you basically said "do your wardrobe so that it sparks joy for you" and I needed to learn this in my 20s.

As a 35 year old woman, I want to echo that this is all fantastic advice. For example, I've now just basically stopped wearing synthetic fabrics because they all make me sweat horribly and I realize no matter how much I love them I just don't wear them. (Rayon frequently makes it into my "loves" list because it has the drape of poly without being synthetic!) I'll also say that if you do love something synthetic, undershirts are a lifesaver if they make you sweat, preferably good quality ones in model, cotton, or even silk if you can afford it.

That ripped inner thigh montage is EXACTLY as I've always imagined in my head, every time I rip my favorite pair of jeans then collapse into a heap of disappointment. THANK YOU.

"I really need to wear them... More than once before I wash them." How can you say something so brave and yet so true?? 😂😭😂😭

When you mentioned the fact that you couldn't wear clothes that touched your armpits, I had never felt so seen in my life. Thank you Queen.

Wearing natural fibers really helps take care of the "sweaty Betty" situation. Synthetics don't breathe!

"how tight is it on my armpit" yess omg I've never heard anyone mention it before 😂 love me some loose armpit tshirts that I can wash once a month instead of one an hour like the tighter ones

As someone who owns multiple leather skirts and a blazer to die for, as soon as you said "look at this leather top" I immediately thought "you just wipe it clean"

I've had several friends and family members give me grief over buying and making so many sweaters since we live in a very tropical climate, but most of my job locations have intense air conditioning installed and I get cold easily. So of course my main staple lately has been the cardigan I made over the summer. There's no greater joy than wearing a knitted cardigan that you made yourself, even if it's not perfect!

I remember when I was first on the lookout for a pair of leather boots, I'd had myself convinced they needed to be black. But then I was in a store and I saw this AWESOME pair of red/multicolored leather boots (the Malag style from Spring Step), and it finally clicked for me that I'm going to wear a funky pair of awesome statement boots WAY more than some generic black boots.

Her shirt says "stop raising him he's not your son" (for anyone else who spent too long trying to read the ending lmao)

"A classic to whom?" I'm in my 30s but you're changing my life rn

I'm 36 and this is among the most useful fashion related content I've ever seen. Especially now I'm trying to find my style again after having kids. Thank you :)

Yknow, buying clothes based on your location feels like such a simple piece of advice yet my brain never fully processed it until you said it. I love fall and winter fashion, I love trench coats and big jackets and fluffy scarves, but I live somewhere that rarely drops below 70 degrees farenheit. As much as it crushes my fashion dreams I think that’s my favorite tip from this video lol

Actual conversation I"ve had: Them: "You need to buy neutrals, they go with everything!" Me: "Rainbow goes with everything, that makes it a neutral, yes?" Them: Grumpy grumbling about when am I going to grow up

Today I'm wearing a shirt that makes me look both like a Christmas tree AND a musician in a Cuban orchestra. Perfect timing for this video

I have to disagree on the denim jackets and the trainers because they're things I love - but that's the point you were getting at I think! I absolutely hate super prescriptive fashion advice. Wear what you love and what makes you feel good.

i always think "I should have a denim jacket" but then i try one on and think "but why??" Corduroy jackets though...

the part where you talked about "some californian blogger telling you what you need in your wardrobe when you live in britain" reallys poke to me and opened my eyes bc I'm in New York. I don't need all the things they say I do we live in TOTALLY DIFFERENT CLIMATES it's something I never expected but totally needed to hear, so thank you for that.

I’ve never understood why everyone assumes that ‘neutral colours’ are just white, black, and grey. Cause that’s just not true. Neutrals can be cream, skin tones, terracotta, clay pinks, earthy greens and many more. Whites, blacks and greys can be nice neutrals but they almost exclusively look good on people with cool skin tones. I do think it is good to have a neutral tank top to use as an undershirt and I would rather have a cream tank top or a tank top that matches my skin tone. And yes Jean jackets are so overrated especially since I don’t consider a coat or jacket to be a staple. I like my coats and jackets to be statement pieces. I like my jackets and coats to be unique and colourful as well as versatile especially since I live in Canada where we get a wide variety of weather. (Obviously that’s my own personal preference, you should always choose clothes that suit you and your style best.)

I “matured” from wearing jeans and “sensible” clothes that I felt were boring but hey I was ugly anyway, to dropping the jeans for skirts and dresses and going more goth until I got on the internet and found what I’d secretly wanted my entire life. The lolita style. My eyes widened, hands shaking as I placed my order and... I love it. I stick out like a sore thumb where I live but I love my lolita inspired clothes, I still want to stay practical so nothing too poofy and it has to be machine washable and yeah I don’t own an iron either. While my appearance hasn’t changed much now I actually like clothes! I used to not care because nothing you saw around here really excited me but waking up the child in me has made me feel happy. So what if people think I’m too old (actually they always seem to think that I’m way younger than my physical age but whatever) I’m not dressed like this for anyone but myself. Obviously there’s a slight issue when the temperature here can range from around -20 Celsius to closer to or above 30 during a heatwave in that things should preferably be able to go with or without (thermo) leggings, but on top you have your spring/autumn coat or winter coat outside so that’s a-okay. It’s mainly the problem of not being able to put a pair of outer trousers on when you only wear dresses and skirts, that’s why thermoleggings and even layering them with a pair of normal ones is a neat trick. I sew the crotch of my leggings for as long as possible, my grandpa taught me how to fix elastics when he fixed his socks. Thanks grandpa 🙏

"It's okay to plan to stay just a bit childish." I needed that

this is why vintage youtubers are top tier lol they never buy anything new usually unless it's fabric to make stuff or thrifted vintage finds

“Billie Eilish comes and goes, but The Sound of Music is forever.” Aaaaaaand subscribe.

Also, as far as owning T-shirts go, if you want ones that you’ll really love for a long time, buy merch/fandom ones! They’re personal to you and great conversation starters sometimes

I come back to this video religiously and it always centers me in my wardrobe/fashion journey...thank you, a million times, thank you!

I realized those tips when I was a teen; here are a few more: - realize a few colors you like that match you (hair color, skin tone) and buy important things in them or colors that match them great - you will create an interchangable wardrobe - buy at all sections; mens' jumpers and shoes they wear with suits are very comfy, long-lasting and mens' T-shirts are usually made better from better materials - for some, the perfect jeans exist; I have a few pairs of jeans I wore as a 14yo and are still great, even tho they are highwasted and tight af; you need to find your staples and what caters to your needs

I actually do like “all neutrals with a pop of color” but the pop has to be the most obnoxiously bright, punch-you-in-the-face color. Like in Grease when Sandy wears the plain black with the bright-ass red pumps

This pandemic coincided with the height of my mental health issues and because of the whole situation, I gained a lot of weight. (I have had to have my partner talk to my mom because she was going so wild about my size increase, even though we don't live at home anymore. That bad.) Meanwhile, I've been spending the last couple of years trying to reinvent my wardrobe to be more myself and more ecological. Every piece of advice out there seemed to come from rich, skinny people, with lots of time and energy. My clothes are how I want to present myself to the world, but lately, it seemed that I was just too 'wrongly' built to ever fit my own ideals. Then I stumbled on this video. In short, thank you for giving me hope.

Honestly I was so excited about Dark Academia becoming sort of "trendy" because it was exactly the aesthetic I'd been looking for. I'd been wearing mostly slacks for a while and been a massive fan of vintage/chunky jumpers for forever but having a set key term to search for when looking for inspiration was magic. Now I always know what I'm looking for in clothing and can easily find gaps in my wardrobe.

"You don't need a lot of neutrals." Me: (side eyes my 75% black and grey wardrobe) J/k, I'm one of those people who loves to wear a crap ton of black. Like, I've never been a real goth, but I admire real goths. I express myself in silhouettes and cuts, and there are only a few non black and grey colors I like to wear. It's not for everyone, but it's a look.

Note for me later

I recently re-fastened the buttons on a secondhand coat and I felt so accomplished! Taking care of your things feels good. Also, love the point about location - the most important "staples" for me are outerwear bc I live in Norway and 10 months of the year you're going to need some substantial outerwear, and one coat just isn't going to be enough. To a person living in california my 12 coats probably seem excessive, but I use them all regularly!

Honestly, buying even more than two of a thing can sometimes be a good move! I've had a hard time, historically, finding jeans that fit. I do really need them however, I live a very rough-and-tumble, country-type life, so when I found some that fit me perfectly, I bought 6 pairs! Expensive, yes, but they've lasted me 5 years so far and have minimal wear despite me wearing them almost every day. So yeah! If those clothes are perfect and going to get heavy use, absolutely go for it if you can and it makes sense

I love the buy 2 rule! I first started this when I found a work dress that was soft, comfortable, doesn't wrinkle, and doesn't show to much cleavage. I bought it, wore it to work, got tons of compliments, then went back and bought all the colors and double of my favorite! It helped me create a work uniform that was very me

KZfaq recommended me this video, and I'm gonna be honest I really thought this video was going to be filled with the same cookie cutter advice as in every other video I've seen on fashion/clothing, but I am so pleasantly surprised! Yes to every single thing you said! And the fact that so much consideration to the environment and sustainability went into it just makes my hippie heart bloom.

i’ve been waiting for someone to talk about the armpit touching thing for YEARS

Okay I was already loving this video but then you starting singing "Reviewing the Situation" and now I'm 1000% sold

It was really important for me to learn that my “base” and “neutral” colors are conditional on my skin tone. Wearing white makes me look sickly but cream or light pink look so much better. Black is ok for me but navy looks much better to me. And yeah comfort is key and after that is it fun to wear. Life is too short to not wear shirts with exciting sleeves.

"Plan to stay childish" I LOVE THAT OH GOSH I can't tell you all the times I've gotten rid of something because it was too punk only to miss that element

no 'perfect' jeans dont exist. as i get older, im starting to think my grandma is onto something with those elastic waist thin 'jean' material pants. i highly recommend thai fisherman pants. its like a wrap skirt, but its pants. brilliant.

The biggest fashion lie I ever told myself is that I love florals. My closet was full with nothing but a bunch of florals all through high school and when I went to college, I stopped looked at my closet and said ew. I didn’t even like florals like that but I wore it because that’s what was “in” and that’s what the girls around me wore.

Top Tip: Make a list of things you think you want and look at the things on said list regularly. If you get tired of it just by looking at this list you will get tired of it when it is in your wardrobe.

I agree and disagree on the “trainers” thing. I totally agree that converse are the cargo pants of shoes but I do think that everyone should have one really comfortable pair of sport shoes that are specifically for the type of exercise you most enjoy doing. I spent my early 20s thinking I could do everything in office flats and injured myself because I couldn’t be bothered to buy a decent pair of tennis shoes. I recently bought some and it’s been a game changer. You don’t need to go all MTV Cribs and own a closet full but it’s a worthy investment to have a pair of sport shoes you can go full throttle in when you need to.

The filming of those thigh holes was so hilariously surreal, you are so much fun to watch! And that armpit thing is so true, why didn't I figure that out beforeeeee

You can tell that this is great advice, because while none of her specific examples apply to me, I can see how they would in other areas of my wardrobe. For example, I LOVE jeans, I have a few perfect pairs, but there are plenty of other staples that don't work for me (like white t-shirts on my pasty pasty skin tone). I have a totally different style to this chick, but her advice still applies because it's good

I agree with becoming a materials expert! For me it's quite the opposite though as I'm okay with ironing if it means staying away from everything synthetic and static. I try to find 100% linen or cotton weaves second hand and I also love wool! Fun fact about wool, it's fibres actually repel dirt so if you can air it out it hardly needs washing at all

Another thing that always fits: accessories! So if that’s your thing, yay I guess

I've honestly bought so many clothes that I thought were ''IT'' when it was actually just be jumping on a new bandwagon and then realizing it doesn't suit me or my body. I had the goth phase, pastel goth phase, full pastel phase, and the phase where you just buy items that your favourite youtubers/celebs wear that end up looking awful on you but you spent 40 pounds on and never wore! Luckily though 1 thing that I have always loved and never changed is my love for blouses, circle skirts, pleated skirts or just any skirt that flares out nicely, and ofcourse baggy sweaters! I even have some old pieces from my pastel phase that I still love, though I realized full pastel isn't my thing, I do love my pastels combined with my blacks. Now I just don't buy anything, I did recently buy 1 sweater because it had a very intricate design and is 100% my style, and a beautiful dress that was made from recycled fabric and was way too hard to replicate myself~ Outside of that, my sister sadly is a shopaholic who also buys from brands like Shein and then never wears them and throws them out, but that also means I often get even more items that I would actually like to wear as our styles do overlap. I now just try to not buy anything, and focus on potentially upcycling pieces or making my own as I still have bags of wool that I bought 2 years ago which I'm gonna make lots of sweaters with. I actually feel bad about how many items I've bought throughout the years, that I ended up never using, and were also made of plastic. Combine that with my mindset of still thinking that spending over 100 pounds on anything is too much, some bad things have happened. But I'm just gonna focus on the effects I can have now and also finally focusing on my dream style instead of everything thats just ''in fashion''. I also fully agree with the pants vs skirts thing, my pants always end up ripping around the thighs as they are THICC, and I sweat like a bull. I've also always preferred skirts and pants irritate my skin and just don't feel comfortable, sadly I live in a cold climate though but I might start wearing warm skirts with stockings because I'm tired of these damn pants I tell ya! And I love the tip about the shape around the arm pit area, this might explain why almost all my pieces usually do last longer because most sweaters and blouses I buy aren't too tight around that area, but I never realized this could be something important!

thank you for the emotional turmoil mention. as a hoarder with hoarder genetics i appreciate it a lot

Babe you had me at 'like wearing a glasses cleaner wherever you go'

This was the first video I've seen on yours, so glad to find youuu! There were so many things I agreed with, but the bit about color- just oof!!! YES, GIRL! I love dressing up in bright colors, it makes me so happy and I think really lets me show off my personality :)

To me it is also very helpful to make a note when I try to get dressed in the morning and have thoughts like "I wish I had a second black jeans" or "I wish I had something that matches this shirt" and mark when I have the same wish again so I know what to look for instead of getting "inspiration" at the store. Another rule I have is that I don't buy garments which neither expand my style nor are a good link between my different style varieties. When something isn't easy to match to your wardrobe but isn't a statement piece either I know I should leave it.

Truly, this video is a gem. I was really keen to start a capsule wardrobe, but the idea of having to wear the neutral beige scandi style truly disgusted me, as I LOVE colour and pattern mixing. Your video has helped me to realize so many things about my style and the qualities I am looking for when buying clothes. Very excited, love the outfits!

I feel validated in my aversion to jeans and how they inevitably cut into my gut and make life so uncomfortable. Thank you! Elastic/comfy-high-waisted pants from here on out!

I do cosplay and theater so I've kept clothes because "I'll need it later"

I saw a tweet a few days ago that said "clothes are supposed to float in and out of your life" which I found puzzling because if you're replacing your clothes all the time how do you have favourites? If you have a favourite type of thing why get rid of it and get a new one when it's not worn out or the wrong size? I have a red tartan button down shirt that I've had for 5 years because it's a layering classic for me and it's not worn out. I'm still finding my staples but I'm at least doing it sustainably.

I'm i my 40s and there are a lot of people in my age group who need to do some unlearning too. Thanks for posting this delightful video.

Everything you said about “basics” is SO TRUE. We’re all different, so why would our “basics” be the same as someone else’s? I’ve suckered myself into buying things that are outside of what I usually wear before, but I just never wear those things for long. I know what works for me, which is mostly just a wardrobe of black cardigans for any occasion. Also!!! A tip for those who have struggled with having to buy new shoes/socks because your feet sweat a lot: bamboo socks! I’ve noticed that they last longer and my feet stay daisy fresh and so do my shoes. Best investment decision I’ve ever made!

Me, a Californian who didn't even own a raincoat for 5+ years and is feeling called out:

On the subject of running trainers: when the treads wear out, your knees, ankle, hips etc. are more likely to get hurt just because there is less padding than your feet are used to. All this to say...ya gots ta replace your running shoes.

Oh you just popped up on my recommended feed and as a fellow 30something I’m so happy and agree with ALOT! Especially me laughing after I realised the person that was giving me (a person living in Sweden) advice on dressing for cold winter weather was a LA-girl who got really confused when people said okey what do you mean stay warm in just pantyhose’s. Some thoughts I’ve realised throughout my years are; You don’t have to dress in just one way, sometimes I look like a scruffy dude who probably smells but I still kind of want to french. Other days I dress myself in the most tight fitted dresses and look like I’m an evil stepmother from an early 2000s movie with Lohan.

Okay, I can barely wear a t-shirt for one day before I sweat through it regardless of whether it's close to my armpits or not so if you're really sweaty I don't know what I am

leena: *talks about buying fewer clothes by basing decisions on your climate* me: me: *laughs in Midwestern*

my mum is a great inspiration for me when it comes to clothes, not bc we have similar styles but bc everything she buys she actually wears. so even if she has a bigger wardrobe i know 100% she'll take care of each piece and wear it for at least 10 years. she also taught me that anyone can wear any colour they like, you just have to find a shade that goes well with your skin tone :)