08.19.18 Hello everyone! I just wanted to post a comment on here to let everyone know that I have been reading your comments and I am taking in all of the great feedback! You have all been so amazing and I am so happy that you are here watching The Rachel Review. I just wanted to take the time to address a few points on this video: 1) I published this video over two months ago and my channel was at less than 1,000 subscribers. I was speaking to *my audience at the time*, mostly American women. The video has since gone viral and people from all over the globe are comment on it and critiquing it. I have heard your comments and will add in the changes to my *NEW* videos 2) ON MY TALKING TOO MUCH: Again, I am working on cutting down my videos to make them easier to digest. I do talk a lot, but it is because I care and want my audience to have the complete picture of what I am thinking. 3) ON POLYESTER: Everyone has had (or still has) something polyester in their wardrobe. I get it, I truly do. BUT, *I stand by what I said* when I say that polyester does not last the test of time. If you don't like my view on this, feel free to NOT watch my channel :) 4) ON THE VISUALS: I published this video two months ago and have since learned that you all need more visuals! Thank you for informing me, I will certainly add many more visuals to my future videos! Thank you everyone for watching, subscribing, sharing and commenting - I look forward to creating many more videos for you here on The Rachel Review. Xo, R.

1. No polyester (plastics) 2. Base Neutrals always stay in sytle, pair well and are versatile, tie in with quality fabrics ofcotton, wool, linen, cashmere. 3. Know which colors look good on you. 4. Match all of your hardware. Belt buckles, purse metals, shoe metal details, jewelry. Match two tone metals too 5. Less is more- accessories & prints. 6. Go-To matching sets. Get three or four. White leather, black leather set, tan combo. Bag, belt, shoe. Pair with neutral outfits for the versatility. 7. Prints and plaids = smaller is better 8. Dress for the occasion. No heels at a sports game. Fit the role. Dress the part. 9. Clothes that fit well. Find a tailor/ alteration shop. 10. Healthy clean hair skin nails. 11. Clean and classy makeup. 12. Classy behavior. Kind, respectful, etc. *13 should be High social status signals/body language. AKA Executive Presence.

I cannot describe how much i love the fact that you said to change the clothes to your body and not the other way around. Have never heard a beauty blogger put it like that before. So amazing. Such a small and yet powerful and important message.

The class of a women comes from tailoring, simplicity, etiquette and grace.

Finally a good video from someone who doesn’t show a Chanel or LV bag, Gucci or Hermes belt and then says “oh, well, I just happen to have ten of these”. These tips you’re given can actually be helpful for anyone.

I LOVE your personality, honest, real, and kind. This video was super helpful! Going to watch it again so I can take notes! And honestly as a black women I get tired of watching fashion and beauty advice videos that only cater to euro-centric beauty standards. I was worried i'd find yet another video that had tips that weren't applicable to my body shape or complexion. But your tips offered wisdom for everyone. I think EVERYONE should watch your video! Your tips were helpful and unique. Gonna watch more of your videos. Love your channel. And I especially Love how you emphasized changing the clothes for your body and not your body for you clothes! Sending this to my mom and friends!

I don't usually comment here in KZfaq, but I truly think you deserve it. Don't let people take you down by harrasing you and making your content look less attractive to whoever read these comments. I totally understood what you wanted to say without pictures, and loved the enthusiasm you put in your words. Keep up the good work, a new and forever subscriber :)

I'm Italian and this is what my mother taught me. As a teen I started to discard this mindset in favor of fast fashion trends... but now I'm completely back to it!

My mom was a very classy and trendy woman. Every secret you mentioned, my mom taugh all seven of us sisters. I still follow all these secrets and it's so easy to shop and dress with all your tips. Your last tip is definitely true. It's great finding someone else that knows all these classy tips and secrets

I agree with Rose, people want to see pictures not just you talking. Society is visual and we want some links to the style of clothes you are referencing. But great video.

Consider modeling some of your ideas. Some of us need visuals.

1. Buy quality clothes( avoid polyester) 2. Wear neutral colors 3. Know the colors that you look good in 4. Match the color of the clothes and color of metals that you wear 5. Wear less of prints and accessories 6. Have Matching sets( shoes, belt, handbag)

My personal opinion is that a woman must have a high esteem of herself, a woman radiates that although she dresses not so classic. The way of walking, of speaking, a personality that conquers half the world with a smile. The world is crazy today, looking to see the outside without taking the time to see the inside of the person. We miss many opportunities to meet beautiful people.

Show some pics. Just talking is not giving me a visual pics

Matching bags/belts/shoes blew my mind - I've always been a fan of coordination, but it just makes so much sense to put them together!

You are classy without being pretentious and that's awesome!

Thank you so much for this educational video - you have been a blessing! My mother was not at all fashionable, and she did not model great style for me. I'm 70, and I'm still learning. B

"look at the materials" My shirt: "100% polyester!" "don't wear polyester"

I love how you reiterate the last point! Thanks for the tips!

I love #12! So many women focus on the appearance but forget about their personality 💝

I just came across this video right now, and I honestly LOVE the way you speak. I know several comments in here said that you need to have some visuals, but honestly, with your confidence and your communication skills, it made the video flow really nicely. Overall, thank you for getting to the point, speaking with so much enthusiasm, and being bold, it's not something I see in a lot of youtubers (even the popular ones). Please continue to make more videos like this!!

Nice video, but some people we can't really catch buy listening, we need pics or images, thanks

Three minutes in and I had already subscribed. You really are so energetic and I love how you emphasize on things that is important.

So glad I found you! All women need to understand the importance of wearing the correct undergarments - style and color. My biggest pet peeve is a beautiful white blouse and the lady has decided to wear either a white bra, or a colored one. No one wants to see that!!!

I really love blended fabrics, I especially love cotton mixed with linen, it is my absolutely fave!

This would be a great video for young ladies getting ready to enter the work world. I would think (or hope) that most women who weren't "born yesterday" have already learned all this. The only thing that I'd disagree with is about prints. I say avoid them except for scarves or an occational "wow" garment...but almost never small prints as they tend to look to homespun or matronly. A bold print paired with very neutral everything else can be fabulous and chic. Lots of good advice in this video.

I have been looking for a classy woman channel and yours is incredible! The passion and excitement behind your videos is like no other and I appreciate the energy you put into your videos. I can’t wait to start implementing some of the tips you talk about on your channel and finally diving into a more classy style like I’ve been wanting to! Great channel! I’m definitely subscribed!

Every lady should have a black dress ...if you're going out and not sure what to wear go with a fitted black dress ..

Thanks for articulating useful tips. I love your enthusiasm.

Just a small correction: tones are when you add black or white and shades when you add another color.

Honestly, I'm not a super visual person. I get what you say when you say it. Basically, I think about what I have and immediately think about that in relation to what information you are giving. I also think all of your talking tells me you care a lot about what you're saying. I can feel your excitement and passion as you go through the video. I really enjoyed your video! When you mentioned the red as another option to BBS it was EXACTLY what I was thinking and you said it! I think everyone should watch this video! It was so helpful! Thank you!

Im a sucker for neutral clothes!

Enjoyed your video very much. Quick comment on "getting yourself a tailor". I remember how my mother and my aunts were all their own dressmakers. They were good seamstresses. They didn't have to buy "off the rack" so their outfits always fit so well! Most of us don't know how to do that these days. And in the 70's and 80's matching BBS was frequently done. All the ladies in my family did. Oh how I wish people would take more interest in their appearance. Thank you so much.

matching hardware is soooooooo important to me but most people overlook it, i'm glad you mentioned it :)

I am a mom of 3 and thought Can you do a video on how to dress casual and look classy still? Also one for moms that have to go to grocery store and run errands!? Love your style this is all new to me! I have a long ways to go🤦🏻‍♀️

I definitely agree about wearing neutrals. You can get some many styles with buying neutrals. You can mix and match to expand your wardrobe.

AMEN to all the points you made in this video. This is common knowledge that everyone should have and that is yet so often overlooked, deemed "too old school" or "too elitist". Thank you for sharing this.

Great video! Thank you sooo much! Super subscribed!

You need a mixed fiber textile to look good in a garment. All natural materials, 100% cotton or 100% wool will loose their form and the color will fade from the first wash. Wool shrinks and cotton streches out. You can always have pure silk and linen, if you have a good deal with the dry cleaner's.

Loved your tips, I took notes. Especially love #12 Having a classy personality which includes treating others with kindness and compassion, putting others ahead of yourself. Without that, all the other 11 tips is just outward, shallow and like a shell. Thank you for adding that bit of depth!

finally someone who dresses classy :) love it!!!

This is my first time watching your videos. My style is classic with a twist. I wear mostly pearls and silver jewelry but specially in spring and summer I wear some long maxi dresses with turbans made with a nice scarf or hats and neutrals shoes. In fall and winter mostly neutrals like black, blue browns, beige with animal prints scarf, beret or a jacket that never goes out of style. I also wear my hair much longer that in the spring or summer becuase of the heat. I am a 60's plus size lady and believe me I have people all the time asking me where do yo buy your clothes, shoes or accessories. I don't follow fashion. I know what it looks good on me. Also a good fragrance is so important just like Chanel said even if you go to the grocery store. I have never wore, tennis shoes, leggings, or too tight clothes even when I was young and i could do it.

I subscribed right away bec you seemed really kind and friendly, and nice to be around - you are your perfect example for someone with a real classy personality. Your family and friends sure are lucky to have someone like you. It's like getting all these exam tips from my favorite teacher back when I was in high school. :)

I love this!! I just bought my first pair of oxfords and I’m thinking of wearing those with one of my button ups with a sweater, but I’m just not sure how to completely make up my wardrobe! I want a rider look, but I don’t know how to style it, so this is the first video I’m taking on my journey to dress more like a woman, and not some emo teen from Waterford, Connecticut 😂 Thanks again!!!

I would switch white leather for navy. Navy is my go to neutral for leather goods and suiting. Powerful without looking harsh

Rachel, Everything you said is so very true. I’m 72 and I was raised with these rules of dress plus white and linen were worn between Easter and Labor Day. During this time was the only time patent shoes were worn. We had a winter white. The only exception for white white was New Year’s Eve with metallic shoes and purse, usually satin, lace, velvet. Only special fabrics. Velvet was for the winter And please don’t forget gloves when you wear a hat. Even western hats then you wore tight leather gloves. Thank you for bring back etiquette for dressing. By the way I still dress how I was taught. Now I look like a well dressed older lady. This is a practice I can’t break and don’t want to change. Enjoy dressing beautifully

I happen to really like your "lecture hall" style of instruction. It's well thought out, explained in detail, and simple to understand. Also, I find your styling tips appealing because you're not teaching people how to wear the latest fads and trends, but how to consistently dress in way that will always look classy and therefore trendy. I love this because I don't usually buy in to a lot of trends that I know are ridiculous and will fade out quickly. Thank you :)

That’s so impressed. We don’t have a much of information about how to wear clothes classically in Japan. So I’ve learn a lot from this video! Thank you so much.

Totally agree to all you said especially the 12th secret! just let me add, being classy also lets people treat you with respect and adoration. They tend to associate classy styles with good etiquette, good education and good manners. Thats why I love classy people👏😁

Love this video! super useful, you are absolutely radiant in front of the camera and your energy is amazing!

You kinda look like Kate Middleton

Haaa! Loved, "you've never seen a pink sheep have you"!😂😂😂 too funny

I just watched your whole video. Liked it a lot!! Over all the number 12!! You seem very nice! I think your channel will grow for sure!! ;)

Just seen your channel now, March 2020 as I quarantine myself indoors, Am from Kenya but live in Bali and I love you already. Been watching many etiquette channels on KZfaq and I love your personality, well done and keep up the good job.

Great video with lots of great tips. Thank you!

I enjoy your enthusiasm and the fun comments like a pink sheep. Adorable. Great tips too.

I love how enthusiastic you are in every video! Maybe you could do a lookbook video to show some of your styles?

Beautiful sharing!

Loved point number 12.. I believe in tip number 12 like anything

First video I subscribed I like that you have put the thought into it so I don’t have to and seriously you’ve inspired me and re-affirmed what I’ve been knowing for a while I need to just throw damn near everything away and start from scratch

That unblended eyeshadow is killing me

TIP: Don't run your clothes thru the dryer.......yes, in winter, u may have to break the rule n run jeans n sweatshirts thru for a bit, but leave them barely dry or slightly damp, n air dry the rest of the way. Also, wash in cold water. Both these tips prevent so much fading, not to mention shrinking and wear n tear. Blouses, dresses, sweaters and other light weight or knit clothing are much better off washed by hand. It's not at all hard to rinse these things out in the sink as needed. If it's nice enough to wear to the office, or out to dinner, it's nice enough to wash by hand.

Great advice and a lot of unique tips. I'm sold.

This video is awesome. Your clean makeup, classy look and your confidence make your video even more convincing.

Excellent communicator...didn't need pictures...I got the visual...motivational also!

I love your energy in this video !! Subscribed :)

Like that one, really useful tips. Thanks Rachel

Almost done with this video. I agree that the visuals were not necessarily necessary. Very much appreciate your taking the time to slowly explain very simple guidelines. Ladies' styling is a challenge for me, but keep getting encouragement to learn more. This would be a good video to start with if learning ladies' styling for the very first time. Good job.

First video I see, I subscribed. I love your videos I just saw the thumbnails and titles, please keep it up

Omg this is the first video I have watched from your channel and I fall in love with it like instantly!!! I like the way you express yourself. I agree with you on your points so much! LESS is actually more and maintaining every dressing as a whole look does elevate the style! Love you so much and thank you for sharing! xx

As soon as you said match the hard wares and match the bags to the shoes I subscribed because those are my 2 number one rules to getting dressed! Call me old fashion! Sorry but I just can’t get myself to wearing mismatched color bags and shoes or mismatched hardware and jewelry. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Also I like to dress for the occasion!

I would LOVE to see a video of your personal go-to matching sets. For some reason, I'm having trouble visualizing how I would accomplish this, but I love the idea, especially since I'm on a very limited budget indeed and also pretty much starting from scratch.

I am new to your channel... thought it would be classy to say ‘hi’ 👋... thanks so much for the video 😉.

Ur channel has really changed my personal style!! Can’t thanku enuf.. love how u hv explained little details so well that it just stays in my head forever

I agree w U on the neutrals,because I usually wear my neutral pant slacks w black or red blouse.👍

I was just thinking about my wardrobe and you make feel great because I have a lot flattering neutral clothes. Thank you so much for sharing.

Darling. You do know what you’re talking about. Just found this video tonight by accident but I love it. You’re a girl after my own heart. I’ve always worn and loved neutrals. From my hair and nails to my shoes and bags. And you look fabulous. Thankyou for this great and very true video. I need to let a few of my friends see this ...😉😉😉🌸🌸🌸

I agree dear....I hate cheap made clothes. I always buy Quilty and Expensive clothes on SALE 50% off or less

You are so classy even just talking and thinking out the words. Really show the classy woman. I like your channel btw 😊

Thank you Rachel this tips have really been useful for me.God bless you.

These are very helpful tips for fashion noob like me. Thanks for sharing!

"Stunning darling stunning" 😂💕💕 loving you Rachel. you're so interesting!

Honey, you do you!! You're enthusiasm is great!!

Wonderful and Classy video!

Way too excited for this YAY!!! I know it’ll be good because your whole wardrobe is my goals 😍😭 also you look so fresh and GLOWING!! 💖💖💖

Bag belt shoes is such a neat trick❤️

loved the last point. thank you.

Your last rule definitely clinches it all: beautiful inside and out!

I do wear a few items with large floral prints...it can work if everything else you are wearing is toned down....very minimal accessories if any! Also, if you go with high end brands of "polyester" fabrics it can cross over as dance wear and it doesn't show sweat. Most of all, being classy is living clean with integrity.

U are so good at communicating. Cute and stylish confident and charming

I agree with the last one. You need to have classy behaviour, but I will still put myself first. I was putting others first for the first half of my life and I will fight with every fiber to not do that anymore for the rest of my days. Me first, then others❤ Best and be classy.

Kindness is Ground breaking ♥️

Thank you for the great video! After you said "no polyester" I emptied my wardrobe and got rid of most of the stuff from it. But it was worth it. Polyester isn't just inelegant, it's also harmful for the skin.

I have always loved cotton, cashmere, leather but I do think a splash of colour against neutral palette. Know your colours too - orange and blue look great providing one dominates, e.g navy blue (a neutral) with a splash of orange - match that with a statement piece in rose gold or copper hardware or simple, under stated jewellery. Thanks for the advice though

such a joy to watch you talk

I learned new things. I’m so satisfied!!!

I agree too much talking, some visual example would have been more interesting.

Thank you so much for sharing. Love your video❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

First video of yours I’ve watched. Loved it♥️👍🏻

I love it. Seriously, great video, thank you for that :)