MY VINTAGE JEAN COLLECTION! fully thrifted denim try on + how to thrift the PERFECT vintage denim!

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MY VINTAGE JEAN COLLECTION! fully thrifted denim try on + how to thrift the PERFECT vintage denim!

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Alexa Sunshine83

Күн бұрын

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@alexasunshine83 Жыл бұрын

TIMESTAMPS (because I love to ramble) 00:00 intro 01:15 how to thrift the perfect pair of jeans 04:52 my thrift vintage denim collection 20:56 outro

@alexasunshine83 Жыл бұрын

also love that I said every pair of jeans has a memory and for half I'm like "idk when I thrifted these.." 🤦🏼‍♀

@jessicab7059 Жыл бұрын

They all have a memory, you just don't have the memories 😅

@pudgylemon4640 Жыл бұрын

The memories are in the wears not when you thrifted them. I know I have pieces in my closet that I can’t remember when or where I got them. But I’ll remember if I wore them on a first date, on a trip with a friend, or on a note worthy occasion.

@universalbunny33 Жыл бұрын

Story of my life 😂

@Ilovevintage77 11 ай бұрын

Alexa I absolutely adore your beautiful jeans collection! They fit you perfectly. I’m sorry I’m so late to this video but I have been OBSESSED with jeans since I was a teen and have had every shape rise length and wash under the sun!! I’ve been thrifting vintsge 80s and 90s jeans including CK/guess/ Levi’s / jordache/ nada nuff, contempo casual, Nine West, bongo, lawman (you might like those if you like Rocky Mountain) MUDD, Skoozi, Armani, Ralph Lauren and wherever else catches my eye. I couldn’t afford most of these back in the day so I’m having fun finding them for extremely affordable prices now! I refuse to pay crazy prices plus Abercrombie is selling reproductions of the jeans we are thrifting which is giving me such a thrill to have the “real thing”. 🩵👖

@nataliadane-castro6193 Жыл бұрын

In an era of athleisure, I feel like it’s a superpower to gravitate towards quality denim. I personally feel so much more comfortable in any pair of Paige or Citizens of Humanity than any pair of leggings. And I instantly feel more confident and put together. Bonus that they’re incredibly easy to find at thrift stores; you just have to sift through thousands of Old Navy and Universal Threads.

@esther5636 Жыл бұрын

for anyone uncomfortable with knowing their measurements due to the numbers, use a string! Knot or label the string for different measurements ( waist, inseam, rise). Alternatively, I know my waist measurement on my arm, so if i grab hold of the waist of a pair of trousers and keep my wrist stretched the waist needs to reach a certain amount past my elbow crease. The arm trick helps if you're forgetful and with the way jeans are normally hung at the thriftstore you can generally do this rough measurement without even taking the trousers of the rack. ♥hope this helps someone

@Ilovevintage77 11 ай бұрын

Oh that’s a really helpful sweet idea!! Very smart.

@maya-gur695 Жыл бұрын

A good pair of jeans is invaluable, really. I just thrifted a pair of jeans from the brand Rag and Bone (a pricey British brand) for only 6.59! One of my best finds this year.

@thatbooknerdoverthere7899 Жыл бұрын

this is exactly the kind of video to have in the background while I review and reorganize my jeans collection in this hot, boring sunday afternoon!🤩

@emmy8526 Жыл бұрын

Love a collection review! When sewing denim, be sure to get a denim machine needle, usually labelled as 100 thickness. They need to be thicker and stronger to deal with the dense fabric and layers. Protective eyewear is always a good idea as well. Finally, use a (rubber) hammer to smush down any too-thick seams before sewing them. It was your first try at resizing, give yourself grace! There’s always a learning curve. But the tailors usually do a good job as well.

@raynekellison2283 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I was gonna say she may possibly be able to get them fixed still.

@aubreewatts9910 Жыл бұрын

When life isn’t always sunny, it’s good to know that it’s always sunny here! Boop! ❤️

@iamwindchakra Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love straight leg, thick, vintage-feeling denim with a very high rise. I loved when high rise jeans came back in because I was totally scarred from low rise jeans. I just feel really secure when I wear high rise jeans! I really love straight cut styles and I have a few pair of baggy jeans that just really make me so happy because they are so comfy. My favorite denim will always be a high-rise flare because I feel like every body type looks good in flare, however if you're a short girl like me flares can be hard to wear unless you're wearing heels too. For your DIY Levis, I am 98% sure a tailor can fix what you did. It was a good try.

@KimMartinez123 Жыл бұрын

This purple jeans are sooo cute! I can see wanting to style it fall but I definitely think if you paired white tops with it it could look springy

@Jerry_attrick Жыл бұрын

My favorite jeans are literally my mom's jeans from the 80s 😭😭 I've patched them so many times but until they're tatters I'm not getting rid of them

@Hollaiz11 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to talk about denim. I have a hard time with jeans right now. I’ve transitioned away from skinny jeans and it’s been a journey

@natalia4173 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!! It's hard!

@Ilovevintage77 11 ай бұрын

Guess what I saw Abercrombie advertising skinny jeans. They’re always going to be here and they look nice!! So if you love them wear them!! 🩵

@triciaperinger2675 Жыл бұрын

I LOVED this video!! What about a non-pants denim collection video? Denim skirts, jackets, vests etc.

@lauren.hutchings Жыл бұрын

The bows😍 The denim😍 10/10!! I found an amazing pair of Levi’s vintage jeans at a vintage shop the other day and I got so excited! They fit PERFECT! My first thought was “wow Alexa would be so proud right now” 🤭🤭

@valerieg.9242 Жыл бұрын

Finding your perfect is so important with denim…as a Shortie I have the opposite problem and just don’t want to have tons of raw hem denim so I end up cuffing a lot

@andshereadstoo7809 11 ай бұрын

SAME I'm getting bored with cutting/cuffing my pants, on the look out for clothes that actually fit me 😭

@odalisgonzalez6875 Жыл бұрын

The red bows just love them 💓💓

@rosemoon89 Жыл бұрын

I definitely love the softer denim. 😂 I had one pair of thick denim jeans and it was a no for me. But nonetheless I’m excited for your collection,cause I’m able to accept different opinions

@saraluckhardt3927 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video - if you ever want to do more collections videos that would be amazing! I love seeing people's favorite pieces in their wardrobe. I wear a lot of vintage Men's jeans because I have slim hips, and I find a lot of vintage Women's jeans get wider at the hips for curvier people. A Men's cut is slimmer in the hips and fit me better. Do you only own Women's jeans or do you have any Men's in there too?

@georginaferenz6083 Жыл бұрын

Vintage Lucky Brand jeans are my favorite thrifted score. I too, wear all black when I am having high anxiety! It makes me feel safe. You have a beautiful collection!

@cherrya3927 11 ай бұрын

❤route 66 and Zena were both K-mart brands in the 80s.😢I miss K-mart clothes soooo much❤

@juliab7178 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this one!! Wouldn’t mind a peep at other closet collections, like dresses or skirts or whatever ❤

@nathalievanneck6865 Жыл бұрын

i really love your jeans collection, as part of my "work uniform" we get jeans pants, they are soo bad. When i visit the US I always go to the trift and find amazying jeans that i can wear for work/ I work more than 10 hours a day the jeans needs to be comforable and fit just right

@Ilovevintage77 11 ай бұрын

I don’t know what it is but I love jeans so much !! And I’ve been loving that everything yet nothing is on trend so I can go from 1970s dark blue tight jeans to ultra baggy light wash button fly or super low rise flares and everything is cool!! I’m also starting to enjoy 100% cotton stiffer denim that holds your body shape too! I wear jeans based on outfit occasion weather and how my body feels that day.

@gregcurtis3968 Жыл бұрын

The last pair looks really cute with your red maryjanes and white socks.

@_splitseed_ Жыл бұрын

I loved seeing this collection! My body has changed in size over the past year so I've been finding it hard to wear denim I feel good in. This inspires me to go thrifting for new peices!

@jacquelinejanewashere Жыл бұрын

LEI was my jam in high school 💜🥰

@mellob613 Жыл бұрын

I think the 6 long jeans look great on you as they are. I really like how the light wash boot cut ones look on you too! ❤

@DanielleNM Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos of yours! I’m also a denim lover ❤

@IndigoWearsell-gb5oc Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure if this is just me, but a trick that works for me is wrapping the waist around my neck. If the two sides touch it should fit. All of the pants I’ve used this method with fit me PERFECTLY.

@pudgylemon4640 Жыл бұрын

I am in love with your hair in this video!

@MsLaylamausi Жыл бұрын

the last blue jeans look so good on you!

@LaurynAmini Жыл бұрын

This is my 1,000nth sign that I need to go to the thrift store and find denim/jeans to add to my collection 🥰

@kristinestocker Жыл бұрын

I don't know why this works, but it does! Take the jeans and wrap the waist band around your neck. If it fits around your neck, it will fit around your waist when you try them on. Cuts down for me what I even bother to try on.

@spookybard Жыл бұрын

I hate jeans, but I enjoy your passion for thrifting the perfect pair. Thanks for sharing Alexa! 🖤

@jeninjeans 16 күн бұрын

Love that you wear and love all the vintage brands. So much better than what you can buy today. PS, Love the lei jeans

@Adela-oq6cl Жыл бұрын

None of my favorite thrifted jeans fit me anymore 😭 love this video tho I’m hoping to restock my jeans collection before fall so this is good inspo

@_splitseed_ Жыл бұрын

I just commented the same thing 🥲

@skrittle555 Жыл бұрын

i need to see your t-shirt collection! i feel like you have the coolest bunch of shirts :^)

@chanythurman5174 Жыл бұрын

You look INCREDIBLE!!!!!

@car17yn71 Жыл бұрын

I only own 4 pairs of jeans. 3 are black and one is dark blue. Your Zena jeans remind me a little of my FAV jeans from 1986. They were mostly the color of your Lee jeans, but behind the front pockets they were gray. There were also small pockets at the knee (not cargo pockets) that had gray behind them. In '86, tight rolling was BIG. Growing up short, I had to cuff ALL of my jeans (I may have a little until I found these. They were meant to be 7/8 length, and they fit me beautifully and ended just above the ankle. I wore them often.

@eliushi6220 Жыл бұрын

Loved to see all of them. I do see the differences and understand that they can feel different, depending on the way you feel. It's nice to be able to chose from all those cool pairs of jeans. I do like how the 7 for al mankind jeans looks with cowboy boots. I don't think we have seen you before in other long jeans with cowbody boots?

@nicoolfielder Жыл бұрын

just thrifted pairs of vintage Tommy Hilfiger jeans AND overalls so I am HERE for the denim content

@Clare1981 Жыл бұрын

Great video Alexa, love the red hair bows. How about a part 2 with denim jackets, overalls etc? Thank You.

@hopeslibrary4503 Жыл бұрын

I love a good thrifted denim! I have some Route 66 jeans and some Rocky Mountain jeans. They just don't make em the same anymore 🥲

@racheljohnston7330 Жыл бұрын

I love the cut of that citizens of humanity pair and they look incredible on you!!

@SJP43 11 ай бұрын

I love those citizen jeans on you.

@carolinaventura2768 Жыл бұрын

Love your hair 🎀❤

@larrydesosa Жыл бұрын

Omg your hair 😭 so cute!

@plushieangela Жыл бұрын

the jeans you took in and only wear with a longer top: have you thought of sticking a wide white lace bow over the bit you sewed? like make it cottagecore and cute while still covering up the seam

@Cindyloowho84 Жыл бұрын

Love collect videos. Would love to see more collection videos.

@v3nus1nfurs Жыл бұрын

Best Jean collection frr!!

@paula92111 Жыл бұрын

Your hair is so cute!

@edwardleecaliforniausa Жыл бұрын

Good morning alexa happy Sunday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

@sokellyy Жыл бұрын

Alexa I think if you cut the bows where your hair ends would look so cute!! If not you do u girl ❣️🫶🏼

@ginadomenique Жыл бұрын

I feel bad because I saw your post on IG about how this video didn't do as well in the first [insert amount of time here] as your other videos, and I was planning to watch it at the gym and then my lazy behind didn't go. I know realistically I didn't single-handedly eff up your stats but I still feel the need to say I'm sorry and I'm watching it now!

@alexasunshine83 Жыл бұрын

Omg nooooooo!!!!! Don’t apologize!!! It’s more that I just want to make sure I’m making stuff that ya’ll wanna see ❤️❤️

@MsBuffalopoo Жыл бұрын

You can shorten jeans and still retain the stitching on the bottom. There are KZfaq videos about how.

@kellytimms129 Жыл бұрын

Random question for you: do you think famous celebrities donate their clothes to goodwill in California or in particular Los Angeles?

@Adela-oq6cl Жыл бұрын

Your hair is so cute in this video omggg

@jessicab7059 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one who hates the "whiskering" detail.

@madaleigh13 Жыл бұрын

I love your outfit!!

@irsprst Жыл бұрын

Hey Alexa! Would you like to do a video on your go-to make up? Love the way it looks! P.S. my boyfriend is now watching your videos with me because you are so fun 😂

@brenginzneb Жыл бұрын

maybe just roll the hem up twice on the lee jeans that are too long or is that "lame" idk i would wear it rolled doubled like an inch with a cute ankle sock and docs

@andyandbee Жыл бұрын

You should cuff the Lee jeans you said you wanted to cut 💚💚💚

@soledaddelrio3653 Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Your denim collection is so beautiful ❤

@Brajesvari_108 Жыл бұрын

You can shorten the length of your jeans and keep the hem, there are tutorials on doing so

@susanma4899 Жыл бұрын

14:30 Jeans are almost impossible to sew on a machine unless you have a special needle and an industrial machine. The jeans are actually really cute on you--if I were you I'd pull the stitches out and sew them back together by hand. If you overlapped the two halves they would lie flat and yes, it'd look like a diy--but it already does and sometimes that kind of thing looks cool.

@lselm244 Жыл бұрын

idk if Its just me but the last jeans looks like a REALLY deep dark blue to me, not black. Also the 3rd one is so cool and unique, I love it.

@Hydemica Жыл бұрын

Omg, her instagram filter came to life from her cheeks and into her hair!!

@inesgoncalves4631 Жыл бұрын

I think you have the wrong shoes to pair the lee jeans. Try them with different shoes, perhaps the cowboy boots 🤩

@Kathii100797 Жыл бұрын

Random side note - that Music in the Backround sounds exactly like the music IBERIA plays in the airplane while boarding/going inside the plane and after landing hahahaha