4 ways to fix clothes that aren't "working"

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Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing styling tips to "fix" clothes that you already have that you never wear. I hope these easy style tips to wear the clothes you already own help shop your closet and love the clothes you already have while being more stylish!
On this channel, I share #slowfashion and #sustainablefashion tips that center around how to #shopyourcloset, and restyling pieces you already own. I also spotlight brands that I believe in every now and then. I believe in #creativityoverconsumption, and that we all have the power to be conscious consumers.
Slow fashion looks different for everyone, and I'm so grateful you share this space with me!
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@jbar234 Год назад

Thank you for the reminder not to blame our bodies and to not believe every image on social media. You have such a good heart, Alyssa, and I really appreciate your content ♥️

@yolandamarrero-lopez9688 Год назад

❤ Agreed!

@allthingswavy6420 Год назад

Whew. This "it's not your body" message was well-timed ❤️. As a 60-something, I've been going thru some pretty uncomfortable body changes and nothing seems to be working wardrobe-wise right now. Thank you for these invaluable reminders!

@AutumnBardotAuthor Год назад

I can relate! This ol' body has done a lot, and while I do my best to keep it fit and healthy GRAVITY is winning. LOL, at least that same gravity keeps me grounded in reality.

@nancyhenderson-korpi2065 Год назад

Ditto!

@maryanncarmody5646 11 месяцев назад

Right?! I can soooooo relate.

@dinapawlow1622 Год назад

I always prepare my food in advance for work so I don’t eat out, equally, I always prepare my outfits in advance. Consequently, everyone at work fawns over my lunch and my look. Preparation works for me, it is a time saver rather than a time waster.

@tinajoneswilliams4253 Год назад

The notion that anything that is good is, at the same time, "effortless" is absurd. Looking good takes effort and patience. One can look "unfussy," but that takes effort. Thanks for the reminder. Xoxo 💕

@kfelong3111 Год назад

Thanks for the reminder that if the clothing isn’t the most flattering it doesn’t mean it’s wrong. I often look better in clothes that skim my body. I have no hips so even though I’m a size 16 , I can look lean-ish in a body con dress. But I am not comfortable in that. My words are Flowy, Layered, Unexpected. So I will always layer on a moto or a cropped sweater or an oversized sweater to feel like “me.”

@kimberlyperrotis8962 Год назад

Greetings from another “hipless” woman. It’s not the easiest body type to dress, is it? Pants always have huge empty flaps sticking out the sides at my hips, so I wear lots of skirts and dresses instead. I also look good in fitted, dresses and more fitted styles in general, no oversize items for me. I’m going to try one of the peplum tops or jackets that are coming on trend and see if that makes me look a bit more shapely around my hips. My legs and hips are like sticks at any weight🙂

@kfelong3111 Год назад

@@kimberlyperrotis8962 yes skirts and dresses for me too. Peplum is a great idea. I can’t go there because I also have a long torso so they don’t hit me right. We all got our own stuff don’t we?

@azillliasmith2734 Год назад

@@kimberlyperrotis8962 be glad you haven't got hips like "battleships"

@AutumnBardotAuthor Год назад

Hipless, 6 ft tall, size 16, and 6i yrs old. But even at my skinny size 10 ( back in the day) I had the same fit issues. Finally have learned to stick with the shapes/styles that work for me. A wrap dress is always a winner!

@kimberlyperrotis8962 Год назад

It’s great to hear you say that not every outfit has to be super-flattering, I agree. The majority of the time I like to define my waist, but not on a 100F day. I have a linen dress that’s designed without a fitted waist, for maximum coolness, and that’s exactly how I wear it. Yes, I would look more shapely with a belt, but that’s not the be-all and end-all of a wardrobe. Comfort gets top priority for my wardrobe, if I get overheated, itchy or something feels too tight, I know I won’t wear it however cute it looks.

@mariamanzanilla1966 Год назад

Girl, it is good to know that I'm not the only weirdo who finds ironing and steaming relaxing and therapeutic 😊😊😊😊 Xoxo

@saramaloney6082 Год назад

Me too!

@vikkitrimmell8392 11 месяцев назад

Me too! I love it👍

@danoyse8233 11 месяцев назад

I love it. My family give me items that are stained and need repairs rather than throwing them out. They don’t seem to iron anything, and tumble dry anything that has creases.

@caroltn793 8 месяцев назад

Me tp

@caroltn793 8 месяцев назад

Ooops me too

@kleigh7823 Год назад

You are great at making it fun to play. No failing, just playing.

@monakinnel9271 Год назад

I agree! Never have I been able to just throw something on and walk out the door. Every outfit takes some effort to achieve a desired look. Sometimes, taking the time to “play” with a piece and try it on in unconventional ways, will often reveal a piece that allows you more versatility which is priceless, particularly when putting together a travel wardrobe. I am 70 years old and a mere 4’8” tall. I, often, convert skirts into dresses, kimonos into dresses and scarves, and I flip cardigans for a cropped look. I also reverse tops and some dresses to create a completely different neckline. Scarves also serve as tops, belts, skirts, and shrugs. Yesterday, I thrifted a cute below the knee black and white floral print skirt into the cutest mini sundress! Throw on a straw hat and bag and some fun jewelry pieces along with a pair of white sandals and I’ve got myself a cool outfit for a day of shopping. By exchanging the straw bag for a clutch, pulling my hair back into an elegant bun, and changing out the shoes for a pair of low heels….now I have the absolute perfect outfit for dinner at a fine restaurant or any special event that would require a step up from casual wear. That little gem will most definitely be included in my suitcase for my next vacation or cruise! I pack just a small carry on bag for my trips as I only need a very few items to sustain me for a week or so.

@cltinturkey Год назад

Sounds like you know your body, style, and proportions perfectly. Brava!

@mariannewilson753 11 месяцев назад

YOU should start a style blog! There are many of them for us shorties, but I love your repurposing ideas here. ❤

@nicki66 Год назад

I have learned so much since following you. I totally edited my closet (8 goodwill bags later), expanded my commitment to sustainability by moving away from fast fashion, being more thoughtful about what I wear and more importantly how I wear it. I have always been a positive and confident person but I have even more confidence and a spring in my step when I go out and I receive even more compliments than ever on my looks. I have also spread your word and inspired others to embark on this journey…ironically my daughters have embraced this for years. Anyway, a long rambling note to say…thanks!

@karelmillard9854 Год назад

Yes! This is the foundation of slow fashion, isn’t it?! If what we have already invested in isn’t working, we are continually dissatisfied. I’ve been there. And now, I’m 52, my body’s changing, as well as I’m struggling with some long haul Covid and digestive issues. Some days, I hardly feel like myself. Knowing that I can play with, adapt, tweak what I already have, as well as embrace my body and find my own unique and authentic style has been a life saver and a game changer. So grateful for your words and content. 🙏🏼💕

@katem3961 Год назад

This was such a body positive message Alyssa, thank you so much, I needed to hear this right now and take it onboard! 💖

@Heather-fx4qm Год назад

There is nothing wrong with your body ❤ thank you, needed to hear this!

@simplyericaamaro 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for "there's nothing wrong with your body". And I also love ironing 😊.

@cltinturkey Год назад

Guess I'll have to mend my ways. In the past, I would only iron if someone held a gun to my head OR if I had a calculus exam to study for. You are right that putting out clothes in their best condition gives us a good base to style an outfit. I love your (seemingly) effortless style. You always look great--stylish, presentable and comfortable.

@earthlilly Год назад

It was the strangest thing when my body started changing at age 50. It kind of settled into a whole new shape. I love it, but also considering I moved from a tropical environment, back to a cooler one, I had to totally begin working out how to dress myself and revisit my style. Thanks for keeping this dialogue going, its so helpful.

@kimberlyperrotis8962 Год назад

I know my body shape well now, at age 63, and know that one thing I’ll always have to do is “dehip” my dresses. I stitch the sides straight and eliminate the hip curve, there’s no way my skinny hips will ever fill out a fitted dress properly. At last, I don’t consider this a “figure fault” it’s just that clothing is designed for whatever average shape the manufacturer has in mind. Those averages usually have much rounder, fuller hips (and bottom) than I do. It took me years to figure out why my waist is “too big”, it isn’t that, it’s just that my hips are narrower than average clothing cuts. I think we women, especially younger ones, are far to self-critical about ourselves in general. Unfortunately, this is caused by societal conditioning, beginning with our parents.

@triciaperinger2675 Год назад

I LOVE that white top you are wearing SO much!!

@tplayspiano 11 месяцев назад

I like to watch Fashion Videos like yours while I iron/steam! Many of my friends won’t purchase any garments that have to be ironed or steamed which limits them to lots of synthetic fabrics. Thanks for the inspiration.

@MrsKillers69 Год назад

I would love to see you style different body types with your style of clothes- specially plus size bodies.

@plarsen2654 Год назад

I love and approve of myself, including my body!

@marilyndoering2501 Год назад

Wonderful tips! I often find just pushing up my sleeves instantly gives me a look I’m more comfortable with and it’s more flattering for my proportions. Also, just adding a scarf to a simple outfit is often all I need to lift it from nice to smart! A full length mirror is your best friend to see what’s needed to finish a look! Thanks for another great video!

@MissS1989 Год назад

I've been having this exact issue with my clothes where things just aren't "working" and your tips are super helpful and a great reminder that clothes usually have to be altered in at least some small way to look amazing on you because they don't just magically conform to your exact body size and shape and fit preferences the second you put them on. Love your content!!!

@pammitchell4592 Год назад

I love your embrace of “slow fashion” and the rewards of investing in beautifully made, high-quality clothing. Well-designed slow-fashion clothing made of beautiful fabrics tends to have superior silhouettes, drape better, and, ultimately, be more flattering.

@kathysteele3071 Год назад

Even though I’ve been following you for a long time, and you’ve shared many of these tips and modeled them, it was great to see them in a concise list.

@janicevin4207 Год назад

Excellent video! I practised all these ways (learned over the years) and some were really game changing like having your clothes tailored: I buy lots of second hand clothing and would think: I will not spend $20/$25 on alterations for something I paid the same amount! Big mistake! as I would end up not wearing the garment and wasting my initial expense. When I decided having the good quality clothes I would buy 2nd hand tailored to fit me, I would wear these clothes often, love them and did not buy another piece to replace the ones I was not wearing!!! Second point: you are right that you will find your own unique style by tailoring your clothes to fit you the way you like them to fit. I have all the shirts I wear as overshirts cropped above the largest part of my hips: I prefer that look on me and it became one of my signatures look.Third point: ironing/steaming: sorry, there is no way you will look chic/stylish if your clothes are wrinkled....

@juliemoore6957 Год назад

Can't you just come and live in my closet, and tell me what to wear everyday? You have such great styling ideas.

@janiegolden5338 Год назад

🙏 Hope to watch you do a Maxi Dress video - show how you wear one Maxi Dress to create different looks :)

@anndyercervantes8352 Год назад

Loved it! Suggestion (request?) for future topic. Agonizing over the whole color analysis thing. Cool Winter? Soft Summer? Are all my clothes the wrong color???

@lynnebarren2410 Год назад

Great thoughts for both dressing and for accepting our bodies as the ideal we need to create around ..thanks for this Allyssa🤓

@ilsebillschnell Год назад

Ever since I heard you suggest it in one of your videos, I prepare my outfits the night before. It makes a huge difference!

@claudiakuhn2802 Год назад

Such helpful tips! Thank you!!😊

@katjah8314 Год назад

You are so right! Nobody is perfect. I sometimes have the feeling that nothing looks normal (proportions etc) on me and I then blame myself and thats so wrong. I love your style, your content and it is so inspiring! For me it is helpful to let my kids or my husband take photos of me, so I can see myself from their eyes and often I get more friendly to myself. Thank you so much for your videos, Alyssa 😘

@kimjohnson8471 Год назад

Steaming hack: Spray the garment with clear water, un-crumple the garment with your hands (I lay mine on my bed), and 5 minutes or less in the dryer. Your clothes won't look "perfect" but it's a vast improvement over looking like Wrinkled up Wanda!😂😊😅❤😂😅😊

@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042 Год назад

Ok, but I wouldn’t ever put damp things on the bed. Drying out the sheets after sleeping is important to keeping down dust mites and allergies.

@aliciathompson2118 Год назад

Perfect advice... I actually love wearing my clothes now because of your tips and tricks... have a great day..

@karinefrommontreal Год назад

Alyssa you always show new concepts/mindsets regarding clothing, thank you❤

@nlc02001 Год назад

That shirt is gorgeous. I can't remember seeing it before. Is it Sezane?

@sharonbrinders1224 Год назад

Thank you Alyssa, I have learnt so much from you. Remain blessed xxx

@rosabald5 Год назад

Brilliant as always in that gentle, fun and smart way. Thank you so much for the high quality content.

@dianecyment1715 Год назад

Great tips, Alyssa. I have become more aware what I need to do to make an outfit look right so that I feel comfortable and confident.

@pchinn4373 Год назад

These are excellent tips and so easy to follow. I used to "play" in my closet regularly (and looked much more put together because of it). Then I had kids and did not make the time. This video really helps put me back on track. Hope you are planning a new workshop soon.

@KSStyleSchool 11 месяцев назад

Love these tips!!

@sacrednorthyogawellness7808 Год назад

Great video as always! Your insights and smile add joy to my Sunday 🙏🏼💜

@Ellonor Год назад

Thank you for this video! I really appreciate that you give visual examples with every point you make. That really helps! ❤

@sheilac9759 Год назад

Thank you, Alyssa, for your very thoughtful and helpful fashion insights. Every time I watch one of your videos, I want to head immediately to my closet to try the new ideas that are popping into my head!

@loriannriccetti3869 Год назад

Thank you for this!

@andrealewis6071 Год назад

I appreciate the information in this video, it literally gave me ideas for a trip I am taking to Canada for work next week!

@pudgylemon4640 10 месяцев назад

Loved this video ❤ it was exactly what I needed to hear right now. Thank you for the helpful advice

@jennifertinkham5599 Год назад

As always- your video was helpful and fun to watch! You're my favorite fashion RU-vidr! Thanks!

@glorylfeliciano Год назад

Thank you for sharing these tweaks. They all make sense in how the clothes make us feel and how we want to come across in clothes.

@angelabeatty6538 11 месяцев назад

I so needed to hear the first few minutes!❤

@mariaangelesf.s.9849 10 месяцев назад

love it, as always ❤

@solerojas872 10 месяцев назад

Love your videos!

@lenise7726 Год назад

Thanks for the positive body comments. So many of us struggle with this aspect. Such helpful advice. I struggled for decades to find my style. It's still a work in progress 😊

@latinaalma1947 Год назад

Having a record of what works in your wardrobe together and how you styled it is priceless. I will suddenly think how will that x top work with these slacks...so I start trying on and it turns into an hour..I am retired so can do that. NOW the combos that are the BEST I take a photo...because no way will I remener that combo two weeks from now. This is work well for me...I dont photo the duds!

@33Jenesis Год назад

I now pay more attention to fit and to maximize usage. Fantasy dressing, extreme sales, and unflattering fit I no longer fall victim for.

@cindyboughen9933 Год назад

Great tips/reminders!😍

@ginamarcaccio5088 9 месяцев назад

I love ironing too. It’s therapy and an Italian thing. I grew up in a long line of seamstresses;))😂❤😂

@user-wq1pp2le8o Год назад

Great tips - love your style. I also think that you have to add your list of 4 - underwear choice. The wrong panty line, the right bra or some control pants can make or break an outfit!

@janiegolden5338 Год назад

Grazie di cuore 🌅 Cara Alyssa! You are the best💝🤩

@arivlearivle9169 2 месяца назад

A learn very much from you - Thanks ❤

@brendaashton6428 Год назад

I think it's important to distinguish between boring repetition and signature style. Thank you for mentioning this. I have an hourglass figure, so I love to belt and tuck everything. It never feels dull or repetitive to me. It feels like my personality and style shining through. I wear my clothes in ways that most of my friends wouldn't but I feel fabulous when I am true to me, my body and my style.

@lauraszabo7954 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video, thank you

@foreverglow5685 Год назад

I get pretty good results using the dewrinkle on my dryer to smooth out clothes.

@teresabecker1078 Год назад

Thank you for freeing up the fashion clutter in my brain. You have a calming way of sharing your knowledge. Thank you. Would you mind sharing where you purchased the top you are wearing in this video? It is beautiful 😍

@amylolois Год назад

I really enjoyed this video, then again I always enjoy your videos. Thank you again for inspiring me to make the things I have work. I am very proud to say that apart from two T-shirts I have not purchased "new" clothing in over a year. I have only purchased second hand. That is a big step for me personally and one that I am very proud of. Best Wishes.

@bringlifeindoors2370 Год назад

Awesome video Alyssa. Thank you, I enjoyed it. Great ideas ❤. I am so glad I came across you channel last night and I couldn't stop watching your videos. I subscribed and looking forward to more great ideas.

@AutumnBardotAuthor Год назад

Lol, I have the time to tweak/fuss on weekends and date nights with hubby, but work weekdays I'm just trying to get out of the house with my go-to outfits. If a garment requires too much styling I give it away. You are 100% right, few garments are perfect on our body. I have vastly improved other garments by sewing/altering. The other day, I sewed the button plackets together on 2 Rails featherweight cotton button-downs that always made me looked disheveled. Now the shirt drapes nice, there's no gapes. ( Bottoms not sewn so I can still tie into a knot.) The shirts went from barely worn to being on regular rotation. It was a five minute hand-stitched fix for each shirt.

@veronikajackova1208 Год назад

Great tips, now i just need to Remember them 😅 Also i LOOOOVE your white top ❤

@cathy4632 Год назад

I just love your content ❤

@AlyssaBeltempo Год назад

thank you:)

@CorinnaOnTheRun Год назад

Love it. Thanks.

@debrawells-hopey1980 Год назад

Seen!! The eternal struggle of loving 100% cotton, linen & silk and hating to iron & steam.

@nimiravindranath19 11 месяцев назад

Great tips Alyssa.. thank you Nimi here Waiting for more 😊

@lisbetsoda4874 Год назад

The best! Brava. ❤

@alisonquine2841 4 дня назад

The Sézane caramel shorts look instantly amazing. No tweaks required :-)

@soniamills Год назад

These were great points Alyssa. Especially our bodies are perfect it’s the garment that needs tweaking. Btw where are your shorts from?👌🏽

@kateburford4025 Год назад

Keen to know where the shorts are from too! They’re so chic

@stephanierapkin9600 Год назад

I am still thrilled a year later you turned me onto laundry detergent strips. I think they are the best thing since sliced bread.

@soph721 Год назад

Excellent advice - mwah mwah

@miradjurdjevdan Год назад

I love to iron! My work clothes are mostly “dry-clean only” and always look polished, boosting my confidence instead of looking rumpled which makes me feel rumpled and blah. Dry cleaning is super expensive, but worth the investment making suits and dresses last longer. Tweaking an outfit with an accessory can take the outfit from the donation pile to wow, this is a keeper.

@vickyp9814 Год назад

Great video Alyssa

@angieholder Год назад

Love this. Where did you get the blouse that you have on this video? I’ve been looking for some classic blouses in classic color but I don’t want anything that’s boring. I love the sleeve details on your white blouse in this video. Can you do a video on classic pieces that have a little something extra and where to buy them?

@daniellebrissing9485 Год назад

What I find when I put an outfit on, is making a hair/jewelry tweak. A lot of times with me it's changing the hair that makes the outfit feel more...me...polished...finished. Sometimes it's earrings or a watch, but most of the time it's my hair.

@kateburford4025 Год назад

Do you have any favourite hair tutorials? I have shoulder length hair but no idea how to ‘style’ it beyond a ponytail.

@daniellebrissing9485 Год назад

@@kateburford4025 oh! I wish I did to share! I'm sorry. I typically do a high bun, or I've been doing this half up half down. I have a couple of styles I stick to and usually one of those work with most of my outfits. Pinterest has helped me find styles I want to try. Sorry I couldn't help more!

@dshapiro4263 Год назад

Love your videos! Do you have any favourite “tweeks” to try out?

@AngieAfra Год назад

You are amazing ❤

@Kaitaritz2013 Год назад

Wonderful video, thank you

@Ivymoon Год назад

Like you are pointing, the way you are styling your clothe piece, you have to make magic, to improve your look for the day. Like I a medium top proportion that I have to style with tank tops (,black or white wish El hate😰) but light close piece can style my proportions, specialty on my top🤔

@katdziu5317 Год назад

Honest Video, thank you.

@serenlittle6684 Год назад

Thank you Alyssa, so perfect as always. I decided more than 10 years ago (my 2x girls are now nearrly 18 and 20) that any fit issues are always a problem with the clothing, and definitely not me! Where would i find your gorgeous cream 3/4 trouser? BTW, I'd like to mention we lived in Montreal for 2 years about 16 years ago - now back in Melbourne, Australia......

@smilesandbestwishes8597 Год назад

♡ Thoughtful suggestions!

@evelyneshun 9 месяцев назад

I have the same steamer ..it is really GREAT .. the water lasts a long time ;)

@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042 Год назад

Very nice talk, thanks

@valeriamartin948 Год назад

It’s refreshing to know our bodies are not flawed!

@kateburford4025 Год назад

When I was at Uni I had a monthly clothes swap with a friend. We were technically the same number size on clothes but so many things that suited me didn’t suit her and vice versa. That really taught me that it’s the clothes that need to suit me, not my body needing to change. The other advice I always love is to treat yourself and your body like a dear friend. I love my friends so much and I have never given a thought to them having to look a certain way.

@mariay.cotter8842 3 месяца назад

Liked it liked it. You are my favorite ❤️

@moumitadeb9337 Год назад

Excellent video 👍👍

@videomobscene 11 месяцев назад

1. Steam or iron. The clothes will drape better. 2. Does the garment actually fit? What do you want to look in clothes? 3. Do I want over sized look? Do I want... Tip Try your outfit on the night before. 4. Where do you want to emphasize? Signature look repeat something.