25 Fashion Mistakes we ALL make! *I am guilty of all* 

One time I was wearing heels so high I couldn't cross the street in time. My then boyfriend stood in the intersection like a traffic cop and held his hand out yelling "Stop in the name of fashion!"

I agree with the ‘overdress’ theory. When offices went business casual, I still dressed up. Not every day, but still wore skirts, jackets and dresses. If someone commented, I would say “ now no one knows when I’m interviewing”

I’ve never heard of “cost per wear.” I like how that works out. That is a great piece of advice. TY

Love how completely human and thoroughly humorous you are …all while being uber practical and helpful. Appreciate all your fashion insights, tips, and tricks.

If I could actually find no show socks that didn’t end up slipping down my heel that would be great. Last time I wore some they slipped and I ended up with blisters ….pass

Things in life that make me super happy: dogs, good food with good company, making memories, seeing middle aged-older folks dress themselves like they are still trying to follow good fashion! The example of the older woman wearing the colorful pink button up, bootleg trousers, and clutch… omg. You go girl! So cute and inspiring.

The cost per wear point has definitely given me food for thought! That is definitely something I need to consider going forward

I have never worn shoes that I couldn’t walk in. Growing up the advice my grandmother gave me was to never buy a pair of shoes you can’t run in!

I love wearing a sock pop with a sneaker 🙃 intentional socks can be so fun.

I have a messed up foot (17 operations and total reconstruction) and cannot wear any kind of dress shoes. I was in tears trying to find shoes for my wedding, until my husband both had a moment and said ‘Chuck Taylor high tops’ at the same time. We both wore them (him black and me white) and had a blast - people in Las Vegas thought we were an art exhibit. Now my son is getting married on the beach in Cancun and nobody needs to see my deformed foot, so I bought bright pink Chuck Taylors to match my dress. My husband is wearing his Chucks in support of me! Is not fashionable, but it’s fun and gets people talking.

I am guilty of all of these, but trying to improve. The other things you've mentioned on previous videos are not wearing things that are stained, missing buttons, faded or pilling, stretched out or that have yellow underarm stains. People notice. Fix them or get rid of them! Great tips!

Many years ago, I was working as a costumed character at a renaissance festival. Another performer had appointed herself as "fashion police" and was pointing out the faux pas of various patrons. She indicated with scorn a rather large woman who had chosen a halter and shorts in response to the Texas heat, displaying all her glorious love handles and rolls for the world to see. Instead of agreeing as my colleague expected, I responded, "Actually, I'm a little envious of anyone who is either that contemptuous of or oblivious to public opinion. My hat's off to her!" Bottom line, why do we even care what someone else looks like? As for the visible bra straps, panty lines, or (horrors!) socks, it's hardly a state secret that I'm wearing said garments. If someone is offended by the visual evidence, it's not my problem or concern.

Love this! Thanks Anna! Other fashion mistakes? Throwing most clothes, bras especially, in the OMG the dryer. I hand wash a lot, and my bras get a quick soak in the bathroom sink every night. Wire hangers. Hangers that wreck the shoulders of your tops, jackets, knits, coats... Not considering your proportions. I'm 5'2" and I am super careful about the length of tops, jackets, and dresses. I tuck in, a lot. And, as you point out in another video, cropped and capris, especially those that are baggy, just nooooooooooooooooo. Buying things that are too small because one day you will fit into them. While you might be able to diet and exercise your way into it, you might find that it doesn't flatter your new shape or is not your (new) style, or is out of style. I lost 130 pounds during Lockdownia (which was long here in Canada) and I am constantly giving away stuff I bought (mostly on sale) a year ago because it really doesn't do a thing for me. (I was bored. I watched a lot of influencers and shopped online and on eBay wayyyyyyyyy too much.) Not getting a cobbler to put rubber soles/heels on shoes and boots. So many shoes have plastic soles and/or heels which are slippery and dangerous. Also, footwear lasts longer. Not taking advantage of belts to finish an outfit or cinch in your waist to give you shape or to make your legs look longer. Too many colours. Stick to three. Too much. Too many accessories and add-ons. Back when I was a girl -- I'm 71 -- my Mom and aunts followed the rule of 7. They'd add up "points" for their outfits: one for the dress, one if it had a print or was bright, one for a hat, one more if it was a major hat (we had milliners in the day), one for shoes, one more if they were a bright colour, one for a bag, one for discreet jewelry, one for more than two pieces of jewelry.... etc. When you hit 7, you had to take stuff off. And I totally agree with dressing for the occasion. You will have more confidence. People respect people who seem to respect themselves. We have become such a sloppy society and I think it's affected how we function as a society. Call me old-fashioned but ...

Oh yes to the 24/7 athleisure look! I have 5 kids and the youngest is 2 months old so I naturally gravitate to clothing that is comfortable and forgiving. But I definitely feel more put together if I don't wear it everyday. Maybe you could put together a video for postpartum moms on how to hide a mom pooch and look stylish and put together while we are working on getting our body back? I know I would appreciate it!

So many good points here! My two favorites are: 1) Don't hang clothes you don't love wearing in your closet; 2) Try new styles. I recently tried on jogger pants for the first time (I know, like what rock do I live under??) because I'm old enough I thought I'd look ridiculous in them, but turns out with the right fabric choice, I LOVE those pants!!! Why didn't I try them sooner? LOL.

Excellent observations! As a hobby sewer, one that I might add is 'ensure your garments fit properly'. If not; take them to a seamstress or kiosk and have them altered. i.e.: It's amazing just a shortening of a half inch will do. Too deeply cut armholes in a sleeveless top can be easily altered. Etc. Etc.

I always iron or steam (as appropriate) my clean clothes before I put them back in my closet. I let them air out after, too, they re-wrinkle if worn or stored when damp. I got so frustrated having nothing ready to wear, decades ago, that I adopted this habit. I’m lucky to have a little laundry room where I can hang clothes until I have time to iron or steam a batch. This really helps me get ready faster, with much less frustration. Wrinkled clothes just don’t get worn.

I looove the idea of your clothes making the statement of who you are, the outside representing and showing who you are on the inside. I have worked hard these last couple of years to create a sophisticated, kind, intelligent and effortless wardrobe, but it does not express my creativity. Going to work on adding a dash of creativity from now on to express that part of me. Thank you so much for that tip. Extremely helpful.

Thanks, Anna. Your manner is so fun. The only one that didn't resonate with me was impulse shopping. All my favourite clothes and shoes were impulse-bought - when I deliberately look for items I end up getting dowdy ones. Something that has revolutionised my style (I don't care for what's in fashion) and the variety I can squeeze from my closet is using a closet app. I've used 3, but they all have the same benefit. I have all my clothes photographed so when shopping I can think about what a potential item might go with. And all my good outfit ideas are saved for easy reference when getting dressed. When I get a new item, I spend an hour or so trying it with various combinations and saving the winning ideas on my app.

I’m in total agreement with you except the socks. I wear lots of high tops and higher socks are important for me. Plus, I get blisters with no-show socks. Blisters aren’t cute. Love from the spooky Pine Barrens in NJ

Anna - I totally love your show & love you. You have such honesty & humor. I appreciate how much you share. I am almost 74 & YES, even at my age, I glean so much from your program. Thank you.

Since I am home a lot right now with my recovering husband I am binge watching your channel..so far the best ever…all the bad things we do.

Love "cost per wear" since this is the rule I follow for years but people seem to not understand. "It costs only 3 euros" - well yes and it looks like that. Usually I use the saying: "I'm not so rich that I can afford to buy cheap things."

I went from being very casual to dressing nicer.... We went to see an older movie with live music (it was a silent movie) and I thought that would be an appropriate occasion to dress up. Almost everyone there was dressed casually but the musicians... I felt it was respectful to look nice in appreciation of their efforts.. People definitely do a double take when they see me (its not formal wear) and seem to like it. My goal is to dress like a rich rancher woman from the late 1800s (long skirt, blouse -we watch a lot of westerns). I'm on a music, movies, books, clothes and car styles at least or around 100 years old kick, but thats a different story. We need class and kindness again! Your family is lovely and im having fun with your videos!

When you said ’25 fashion mistakes’ I didn’t believe you but was intrigued. And, yes, there are a number-too embarrassed to disclose number-I am guilty of committing. Thank you for making this fun.

Love love this video! So true.. putting effort into how we dress can be a reflection of how we feel about ourselves. No need to break the bank to do it.. but make sure it it fits comfortably and we feel good in it

I love how you always get to the point and show pics while talking! So enjoy your tips.👍

So nice! These are great, and honestly, I needed someone to TELL me about the thread thing. I've always wondered if I should be cutting those off or if it's part of the blazer! Thanks, Anna :)

Stylish at any age, stylish at any size. Love it

Thank you Anna for the fashion mistakes. I gave up on strap bras since over 3 years and since that I also have less shoulder pain. Seamless bras are the best. My favorite brand is Sloggi.

Great video Anna! Thank you! I highly recommend Third Love bras, especially their under-wire t-shirt bra. It's important to get professionally fitted regularly too to make sure you're wearing the right size. Your size can and will change over time.

That photo of Conan O'Brien!🤣🤣🤣🤣 I agree with dressing for the occasion; I would rather be overdressed than underdressed. I went to a Swiss wedding where the groom's family were appropriately dressed but the bride's family, including the mother of the bride, turned up in really casual clothes and what seemed to be hiking\climbing sneakers. It gave the impression they couldn't be bothered. The groom's mother eventually got tipsy, sat next to me and threw so much shade at the bride's family. Awks!🤣🤣🤣

I felt pretty good until you talked about having a closet full of clothes that you don't/can't wear anymore. I retired seven years ago and over time I have gained weight, but would not get rid of my work clothes. So, I finally gave in and bought a size bigger of everything! I feel so much better in things that fit and don't have I to constantly twitch and pull at the garment. Thank you for making me feel better those additional ten pounds! I am 69, but I still love feeling like I okay!😊

Thanks for this amazing video! You are so authentic and funny! Hahaha! I can relate to some of these mistakes.

Good Morning Ana! Thanks for the fashion reminders! I really do need to invest in a steamer. I also need to get out of my neutral rut ( cuz it’s easy) and experiment with more color .

I love all your videos as always. Thank you for your advices!❤

Very amusing & so true. I am learning to throw away more as I'm getting older & more selective re purchasing. Thanks, I like your style, from Australia.

Loved the video!!! Will rewatch again!

Great tips. Ty for being gentle with it too. Subscribed!

Loved this video so much! Especially the last tip! 🙌

I'M GUILTY... I love cotton but I hate ironing. Thought I was getting away with it just ordered a steamer thanks for the heads up!!!! love your advice lol

Really liked this! I am a tall plus-size woman, and have found out many years ago, that fashion does not agree with me. 😁 So I started to find MY style, and it came out as classic, all dark bottom-wear (in cotton or linen) and tops in different colours (cotton, linen, silk and some mixed fabrics). Did try different shoes, none with high heels (to tall), and the shoe-style that match everything... ballerina! And the tip about getting rid of clothes... everytime I move, salvation army gets lots of clothes, shoes and thing that has not been used in a year (or more!). Have a nice summer! 🌻

Extremely helpful, Anna. Bravo 👏 👏

Omg. I made many of these mistakes. Thanks for the heads up 🙏❤️🌺🌺🌺🌺

Thank you - great video. It’s my first time watching you - love your philosophy on fashion and just trying to keep up on life. I’ll be watching more

Your videos seriously make my day ! They are the best 💕 always make me laugh.

I have to say that I really didn’t make many of these mistakes…until Covid hit!!! Then Athleisure was my constant outfit of choice!!! I really don’t think I wore ANYTHING else (except my even more leisurely robe) for about a year! Thankfully I’m slowly getting back into the fashion life, but I’ve really learned how to style those yoga pants🤣

I’m 5’10”, never needed real high heels, sure never spent money for them

Love this video, lots of helpful reminders!!!

A tip I got from an underwear specialist : red underwear is the only underwear you don't see under garments. Not white, not nude underwear but red underwear. Test it under a white blouse. You will be amazed.

Accepting ourselves as we are now~

I saw a dress on Fair Indigo that I bought on impulse, but it was the type of dress I'd already been wanting as a basic in my closet. Most no-show socks slip down under my arch. I did find some that had rubber grips inside the heal that works pretty well.

That impulse shopping is a bad habit I just haven't broken away from... Pray for me im making the efforts to stray away

I don’t remove the thread from pockets in dress pants, blazers, etc. if it’s not visible. Keeps me from stuffing things in them or putting my hands in them. That eventually ruins the line of the clothing. For me the clothing looks good longer. Of course, I remove it from a jacket vent or if it’s obviously sewn shut.

Guilty of most of these, thanks for the motivation to change that 💖💖💖

You never fail to brighten my day, brilliant content and great ideas, I watch RU-vid and as you mentioned, I do nothing or little about it. This will change 😉

Socks not showing? I've always thought that just the fact that I was wearing socks was an A++. Learned something new.

Love this!! How about expanding on the dressing for the occasion? Thanks again!!!

I had no idea that socks were an issue! Have had a look at the no show socks and will get some for summer but I have to say, here in Canada in spring, fall and the dreaded winter, sneaker socks provide warmth as well as shoe lining so we don't get blisters. And also, bug and tick protection as those little buggers are sneaky. I did agree with virtually everything you've pointed out for the mistakes.

Thanks for the video. Love ur videos !

Heeey Anna, I got better at ironing when I took up sewing because you have to iron the seams. I have gotten rid of all clothes that are to small or oversized, Hallelujah, Won't God do It!!🙌🏾 I have been buying new bras and I hate a hanging strap too. Thank's for breaking down cost per wear, I hear that alot but now it is defined 💃🏾😁 I own no heels or other shoes that don't work no matter the love I had for them🙄 I am a style experimenter, but onl6 keep.what works of the new looks. I am focusing on what my style is more, trendy is cute but not to kept as classic items.. Anna, THANK YOU for saying that, CUT those pocket holder threads and back panel one too. YEEES!!!! This was a great vlog!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💕

Excellent video. Thank you xx

Could not agree more about the cross stitch on the back flap of a jacket. I saw someone on Family Feud with the cross stitch. And I cannot tell you how many people I have stopped and told them they can remove this thread, men included. I’m guilty of sometimes keeping the stitching on a jacket pocket if there’s a flap to cover it. Jacket pockets have a tendency to sag once the stitching is removed. Cheap jacket? Maybe. Love your channel, plus my maiden name is Reid.

I found some stretchy cargo pants from Walmart that feel fabulous and they look like pants but feel like leisure wear. I found them in black and I am going back to look for more colors.🥰

Always love your videos! Actually a big trend right now is to show off your socks in sneakers etc. - especially sports socks. I'm going to try it out.

Lots of good information thank you.

Over the years I've learned that in most brands, I'm a small in tops but in the brand Free People, a small is too big. I also learned that if jeans are low or mid rise, I can comfortably fit into a 6 but if they're high rise, I have to size down to a 4. In Free People, no matter what I buy from them I have to size down because the items are intentionally oversized to begin with.

Love it! 😍

Thank you for this video!!

A little while ago, I saw a gorgeous pair of glitzy, glamorous shoes. The heels were way too high for me, plus I never go anywhere to wear shoes like that, but I really liked them. I got my size, set them down in front of the mirror and carefully stepped into them while holding onto a nearby shelf. Walk? I could barely stand up, but wow did they make me feel tall! Of course, I didn't buy them but it was fun to try them on.

I like to mix trendy items with classic ones. It is not easy to do, but with knowledge and practice, you get to come up with polished and chic outfits.

Your channel just keeps getting better and better.

Refreshing content. Great job.

I learn a lot from you mam, this is soo helpful for me.☺️

Agreed. The sock showing reminds me of my mom. Can’t see the sock. Sure sign you are old. I’m old too now. Never show the socks

Love your styles at end of video!

I totally thought you were wearing a bathing suit under your dress bcs your beautiful pictures were at the beach! All your points are excellent and you suit my sense of humor! I need that smile on stressful days!

Totally agree with the bra fitting properly. It makes a big difference

Excellent! Thank you.

I have just subscribed. I love your advice, it is relevant for all ages. 🇿🇦

If I can carry a steamer in my handbag for sure I’ll do 😂

Great tips.

You are such a fun you tuber. Thank you for all your advise.

Great video! Thank you.

I actually prefer socks showing, at least with sneakers. With no-show socks it just looks like someone is wearing sneakers without sock and that makes me feel all types of weird

Thank you! Very thorough. I wanted to bring up not dressing for your body type. I think it could be inferred from the video but have you done a video specifically about this topic?

I love colors!❤️❤️❤️

I’m a 55 yr old dog sitter and live in leggings and joggers. I do feel kind of dumpy sometimes and I tell my husband that I wish I wore makeup more often or whatever. He looked at me and said “no one’s stopping you but you”. I also have chronic pain so I don’t go too many places anyway. But you’re right. If you wear dumpy clothes (even if they’re cute) you start to feel dumpy.

I impulse bought a red & white striped gingham dress so I can dress up as Rimmer from Red Dwarf for Halloween. I don’t regret it.

I don’t even have kids and do like doing yoga but I can’t wear yoga pants and sports top everyday. It just gets depressing.

Your voice is so calming

Agree with all of them. And there is one more, I'm obsessed with, which is not cutting of the inside label. And then label sticks out e.g. from your bikini bottom or at the back of the crew neck.

You are so funny! I love you so much! You left no rock unturned, Girl! Ha! Everything you mentioned, I too, hate, hate, hate! We can do better. Thanks for the challenge. You will make our world more visibly appealing and less gross! :)

Helpful tips 👍☺️

If you feel confident and comfortable in your fashion choices, you can normally pull it off. That's not necessarily applicable to the 3-4 hundred pounder who decides that what's in envogue is apropos IF it comes on their size. FOUNDATION AND ATTITUDE PLAYS A BIG ROLE HERE. THX FOR THE FASHION GODS !

I have not done the heels thing because I can’t walk in heels.

Thank you. 👍

Great content! 💖. TFS

This is quite shocking to hear, but I'll save this video and will watch it again and again... Before I watched this video I said to myself, now that I learned so much about fashion let's look at the mistakes other women still do, this will be a good laugh. The first two mistakes I don't make anymore but oh my goodness, the other ones? I am very well guilty, good for me I watched this video. xo from Switzerland ♥

Great advice!💃💅🏼