Follow me for my 100-Day Outfit Challenge on Instagram 👉🏻 instagram.com/ellena_hue 📍TAKE A QUIZ & GET YOUR CAPSULE WARDROBE PLAN FOR FREE: bit.ly/l-Wardrobe-Plan If you have any technical issues, please do not hesitate to contact me: help@europeanfashionschool.com ------------------------------- My Measurements (for reference) height: 5’5” or 165cm I’m wearing today: CARDIGAN: Black Cardigan is from COS c.klarna.com/al/AC4N/ I’m wearing size S And COS Silk Scarf - sold out 📌 Product Links: Outfit 1⃣ - Mistake 1: Forgetting to Accessorise JEANS: H&M Curvy Fit Jeans bit.ly/4ckVh5z (US) bit.ly/3TZAXPU (UK+EU) GREEN JACKET: Mango bit.ly/3vme6Ez I’m wearing size S LONGSLEEVE: COS White Cotton Top c.klarna.com/al/ADLJ/ BRACELETS: Roxanne Assouline: c.klarna.com/al/ADLL/ c.klarna.com/al/ADLM/ + COS: bit.ly/3OyAG2k NECKLACES: Chain Necklace - old collections RING: ARKET c.klarna.com/al/ADLR/ + c.klarna.com/al/ADLR/ (EU) EARRINGS: COS c.klarna.com/al/A9yA/ ALT Accessories: Earrings c.klarna.com/al/ADZS/ Bracelets c.klarna.com/al/ADZT/ Ring c.klarna.com/al/ADZU/ SUNGLASSES: Blue shades bit.ly/3sq9HiH BOOTS: My Boots are from old collection Similar Staud bit.ly/49jEq03 ------------------- OUTFIT 2⃣ - Mistake 2: Afraid to mix textures SWEATER: H&M Cashmere Sweater bit.ly/3U3701t I’m wearing size S SCARF: Silk Scarf Toteme Similar ARKET c.klarna.com/al/ADM7/ (EU) Or similar Etsy bit.ly/43YT6kp BAG: Acne Studios: c.klarna.com/al/ADM3/ (CA) c.klarna.com/al/ADM4/ (EU) c.klarna.com/al/ADMC/ (EU) PANTS: Toteme Silk Pants - sold out And I couldn’t find anything similar EARRINGS: COS c.klarna.com/al/A9yA/ ------------------- OUTFIT 3⃣ - Mistake 3: Afraid to Introduce Colors SKIRT: MASSIMO DUTTI Pleated Skirt bit.ly/4a28kXJ I’m wearing size XS BAG: CELINE Cross-Body Bag bit.ly/4a58aPw (US) Similar DeMellier c.klarna.com/al/ADMQ/ (EU) LEATHER NECKLACE: Is actually a leather belt c.klarna.com/al/ADMK/ from COS WAISTCOAT: COS c.klarna.com/al/ADMU/ Similar River Island c.klarna.com/al/ADMS/ EARRINGS: COS c.klarna.com/al/A9yA/ LOAFERS: Zara go.zara/4ay3mTb SUNGLASSES: Alaia - old collection ------------------- OUTFIT 4⃣ - Mistake 4: Letting Ankle Boots Shorten Your Look. SKIRT: COS - old collection Similar here c.klarna.com/al/ADVV/ SCARF: El Corte Ingles - out of stock Similar Pringle Of Scotland c.klarna.com/al/ADVl/ (UK) SWEATER: H&M bit.ly/3U3701t BOOTS: My Boots are from old collection Similar Staud bit.ly/49jEq03 HANDBAG: The Row - out of stock BEIGE SUNGLASSES: Kaleos - old collection Similar KOMONO c.klarna.com/al/ADVn/ (UK+EU) And DIFF bit.ly/3UIb2gr (US) ------------------- OUTFIT 5⃣ - My Mom’s Outfit - Ignoring Layering WHITE LINEN SHIRT: ARKET c.klarna.com/al/ADVq/ (UE+UK) Similar bit.ly/3vt7DId (US) GREY PANTS: H&M old collection Grey T-SHIRT: H&M old collection Similar H&M bit.ly/3TOINur LINEN SCARF: Random Buy at a local street market Similar Etsy bit.ly/43GsDYx (US) Or Talbots bit.ly/3PLqmWh 👉🏻 Similar video to get inspired by: 1 - Easy 1-Minute Style Hacks that will Instantly Elevate Your Outfit (without spending money!) - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4MYEqWnh_00.htmlsi=LzlJI5-f2czKK-zL 2 - Dos & Don'ts Of Basic Wardrobe Styling - How To Make Your Outfits Better - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cH96cXLOWZg.htmlsi=Fz--_9HZFiLbYung 3 - 1 Pair of Jeans = 8 Stunning Fashion-Forward Outfits You Must Try NOW - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-5xcJNPXd-5A.htmlsi=6LYEeSupXj9rE5NP 4 - Full Guide: EXPENSIVE Color Combos - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R_RNFbsFnhQ.htmlsi=G5hJ1j08QNrxrfjO 👉🏻 Disclaimer This is not a sponsored video. Some product links are affiliate links. Thanks for supporting my channel! 🥰 See you in the next one www.youtube.com/@EllenaHue Follow me for my 100-Day Outfit Challenge on Instagram 👉🏻 instagram.com/ellena_hue
Promise yourself that before heading to the store, you'll spend an extra 10 minutes exploring your wardrobe to create a new outfit! Believe me, there's more pleasure in discovering a new combination from your old clothes than in buying something new!
Yeah me too. Or buying a “statement” piece, something a lil different, not my usual dull style. Seeing it in store, loving it but then getting home & having no clue how to style it with what I already have in my closet.
Ellena: ❤️🧡💛 your content, vibe, & outlook! Watch you weekly 😊, always 👍🏼, comment never😮. I know it's too late for Mother's Day this year, but would love to see a video each season of you styling your mom. Would be great gift inspo! Don't stop doing what you do!😮
Love colors but having a hard time with dressing my aging, overweight body. Going through perimenopause has made it harder to lose weight. When i was younger and in better shape i feel like everything looked good on me, now ITS A JOB to look good
I love that you feature your mom. More with your mom please. She is beautiful and shows us how you would style women at different life stages, life styles, etc.
This is so me! I'm such a basic freak too.....😅 So I'll only invest in the near future in accessories. Two or three scarves, one or two new handbags, some not so expensive jewelry, a red lipstick and nail polish and one or two pairs of shoes to spice up me and my basics in a more personal and colorful way........😊
This is a very common mistake, perhaps even the most typical one! It's easy to get caught in the moment with individual pieces without envisioning how they fit into complete outfits. You're definitely not alone in this!
I’m guilty of this too. I’ve also worn these outfits, only to feel over dressed and awkward when I look at my friends who are perfectly happy dressing in jeans and a T-shirt while I love being stylish.
Mine too. I don’t own enough clothes to wear all the nice things at home because there’s nothing left nice for the times I go out. Clothes get saggy if they’re sat around in so I’ll always change the minute I get home. Also if I’m just at home maybe cooking, cleaning I’ll wear old clothes that don’t matter
The mistake I'm trying hard not to make anymore is buying clothes because I like the colour or print, regardless of whether they actually suit me or go with anything! Concentrating on buying basics for this year as i have very few of these essentials 😊
I totally understand where you're coming from - this is what I do myself! Falling for a color or print is easy, but it's all about finding that balance. Focusing on basics is a smart move! Keep going, you're on the right track!
Absolutely. Some of my mistakes is loving a color or print or style and it’s not me or it doesn’t fit great. 😂. I’m really focusing on this before purchasing.
I have plenty of clothes for all seasons that I like. However, I continue to wear items that look good without having to iron them and bypass all the others.
My fashion mistake is simply not knowing my style direction. I have a hodgepodge of variety of outfits that I wear okay, but no signature style that I can identify. I accessed my wardrobe and discovered that I have a lot of black, white and some red, a few orange pieces and prints. So thanks to you and Gemma, I decided to start with my black/white, adding nude pieces that I can coordinate a working capsule wardrobe. I do have some accessories that I can use as pops of color for now, but have a lot of learning in the color department. I will say that I’m happy in the direction I’m going and now that my eyes are opened, I’m beginning to look at my wardrobe in a whole new exciting way, putting together combinations that i never thought of to szhush up my wardrobe
Shopping mistakes I keep repeating: Buying what I love instead of for my actual lifestyle. Buying complete "outfits" and ending up with many duplicates. Shopping because I am bored!
My fashion mistake is keeping an outfit way too long because I like it - even if it is truly a dated outfit! I notice it more after watching your lessons!! lol
My mistake is buying new clothes as an attempt to take away the sadness of being 10kg bigger than I want to be and thinking the new pieces will magically make me confident and comfortable with my body.
Maybe you could start walking around your neighborhood after supper for half an hour. If you buy some thrift store items, you will save money and can donate them when you lose weight which I am SURE you will.
My biggest mistake is dressing too casual too often, thinking nothing calls for me to look more stylish everyday, so I don’t even try. I love your style! ❤
Love the tips and love seeing your mom❤ My mistake number one is that I buy a new piece and am happy if I can make two outfits out of it. Turns out I only wear one outfit so cost per wear is high. The second mistake is buying for the fantasy self… oh so many pieces just hanging in there waiting for this fantasy to become reality which it never does.
Well, I'm one big fashion mistake, that's why I'm here to learn from you 😉 But one funny fashion mistake I made years ago was when I was about 7 mos pregnant. I had a sexy, fitted python print tank dress (non-maternity.) I was attempting to dress for dinner out. When I looked in my full-length mirror, I was horrified to realize that I looked like a giant snake that had swallowed its prey whole! A snake should be sleek, not have a giant round belly! Thankfully, I noticed my mistake before going out and changed into something else. Otherwise, I'd say inappropriate footwear is something I notice often -- it's very cool and rainy where I live, and it's important to have water-resistant shoes and boots with traction soles here. Open-toe, slick soled shoes are a mistake in our rainy climate - save them for dry summer days.
My mistake is not having the courage to push my style. I put on cute styled things, then quickly change into something plain. I am okay with getting ignored and feel uncomfortable with attention.
I used to do that to myself and I still do from time to time. I encourage you to wear just one of those cute clothes. That's how I did It. I started to take more care of myself one step a time: a cute skirt one day, a new pair of shoes the Next, the skirt and the shows later... It was easier for me than a whole change. I didn't want a big movie reveal and a lote of comments about my appareance, even well-meaning ones. (Do I make sense?) I'm still walking this path and sometimes I revert to shapeless plain clothes For me it is not about the clothes, but about loving myself and don't feel so inadecquate. I'm still an introvert and also I still dress quite simple, but in prettier clothes and more self-assurance
But Elena, I LOVE to shop! I know it’s said that ‘less is more’ but deep down in my soul, I believe that MORE is more’. I just need bigger closets! - Caroline
We must be soul mates! I also love to hang my "outfits" together. With little gadgets I bought from Amazon....hooks that fit over wooden pant and skirt hangers...which I then hang tops and accessories; belts, scarves, handbags. I also photograph my creations so that I don't forget why I bought them in the first place! Yessah, I'm just a tad 🤪 crazy! And, my closet is way too small!
My mistake is keeping some clothes too long, if they get worn I mend them and that is fine - but it is when the colour fades and looks washed out they look bad. So I need to dye them. That is why I never buy patterned clothes - you cannot dye them to put back some colour.
Me...I wear the same tracksuit running errands rather than wearing the nice clothes in my closet🤷🏼♀️ also I haven't tried any of the beautiful outfit color combinations you show on your channel. 🤷🏼♀️
My fashion mistakes are plenty. One was not knowing who I was and trying to find it through too much shopping. Another was poor fabric purchases. I now try to stay away from polyester - especially the scratchy kind. I would buy an item because the colour was great. Fit great. But. Fabric. Not great. Then find myself never wearing it. I also pay attention to the actual colour. Does it make me look alive or wash me out. Basically. I have learned to become much pickier in where I spend my fashion money and I am doing better for it. Thank you for all your posts. So helpful as I continue to grow and learn.
I love your content!! Such a fresh air, I am sick of neutral outfits. I am desperately trying to add colour and an interesting touch to my outfits. I binged watched all your videos during the night, could not stop, I got so excited! 😂 Recently I got colour analysis done and my biggest challenge is to also keep in mind in terms of colours to add those colours closer to my face. I feel it limits my possibilities. Would you do videos also how you would play with specific colour combinations for the different colour types? I love the complementary colour approach but that leads to using colours which are not in my colour palette. Thanks and please never stop making videos! 🥰 Greetings from Hungary!
I love it how you don't exaggerate the things & encourage ppl to use their wardrobe to create diff styles...Needed a fashion coach like you, Appreciate your effort...🙌❤
My mistakes…so many! I tend to buy too many basics, and then not be able to make outfits! Sometimes the pieces I buy are great, but I may not have the right top or bottom to go with. It’s like hoarding!😅. I also have gotten such dark pieces, and when spring rolls around… too dark! I’m getting better, and I appreciate all your tips and tricks for fashion! I’m going to follow on Instagram for more! Thank you! ❤
Me too I can’t figure out what shoes in my closet. I want to wear with that outfit. I did update my shoe wardrobe a bit this year and that helps a lot. You don’t have to spend a lot of money target in. Walmart have lots of cute shoes that are trendy and not expensive and comfortable.😊
My biggest fashion mistake in the past, not knowing how important it is to know what type of body shape and skintone I have. I have learn so much about fashion!!! Thank you, for another great video!!!
Thank you for adding your Mum as she is more my age and so far seems she is more my colouring too. Nice to have the two looks. I’m enjoying these videos.
My mistake is “saving” my new purchase for something in the future! Why? Be enthusiastic, wear it now! Don’t save it. Love the tip of adding an accessory when you take off a jacket. Just purchased a similar green jacket at my local consignment store … thanks for styling tips for how to wear it! 😊
My biggest mistake is probably not taking time to style things just taking trousers or a skirt out of the wardrobe and a top ready to go without spending the time to style them so that later in the day or especially when I meet someone who has styled their clothes I feel dowdy and scruffy even thought there is nothing wrong with either outfit per se I think I need to set some time aside to make outfits
My fashion mistake is not to accessorize enough when it gets too hot (I live in Florida) Please us your mom as another model as I am similar age and almost same shape. thanks for the advices
My fashion mistake is actually a confusion. I keep on gaining and losing weight due to which some of my outfits do not complement my body. I don't struggle fixing this problem.
My Thing is. Am always dressed head to toe with layers, accessories,etc…..but my friends always look like they just got out of bed when we go out together. It’s actually makes me feel embarrassed that I am put together
My style mistake is that I have bought too many black items because I don’t know how to mix and match. And I’m blond and light skin, so it looks very harsh against my complexion. I also never know how to style my long hair so that it looks good, but don’t want to cut it off. I walk or use my bike to work, so I always have to wear shoes that are, well, not very fashionable. Trying to find simple ways to change it up a notch to make it look better. I have a lot to learn. Just found your channel, and I love the way you style! Great ideas 😊
I tend to wear and put together the same ‘looks’. I love your ideas how to wear different colors and textures (like this one) together. Thank you. I love your ideas and knowledge.
My fashion mistake used to be an impulse buyer but I’m much better now. I think my fashion mistake is avoiding proportions that highlight my waist. I’m a rectangle so always feel I try to avoid my waist as I’m straight up and down. I’m trying to over come that but it’s taking time. Xx
My mistake is that I have a big old room to store clothes & I'm a bit of a 'thrift-thrill' shopper. Quite a collection but don't spend enough time planning outfits..
Your closet sounds like a solid foundation of timeless classics! And NOW maybe it's time to consider adding accessories or statement pieces in brighter shades to sprinkle in some vibrancy. Even a little pop of color can transform an entire look! My next video is going to be about color combinations! Don't miss it - there would be one example mentioning your situation!
to me thick oversized sweater is not perfect for transition period etween seasons, i would sweat like hell - leaving in typical central european climate
My common style mistake was finding a silhouette I like, say for example, a dress and it’s only available in colors that do not flatter me. I give in and buy it in the best of the bad colors and end up not wearing it. I have finally stopped doing this.😂
Your mum looks great, she is fabulous! Two things: I just bought a gorgeous swishy, flowers, long pleated skirt in navy, along with tight, chanel-style navy, knitted polo-style top. They look great on, but will see if some pop of colour in a scarf and/or bag will uplift; secondly, I fractured my foot a month ago so am in a "fracture boot" & crutch for another few weeks. This forces me to look at new ways to dress my upper half over inevitable dark bottoms. I have discovered a few little tricks!
My biggest mistake was buying a maxi skirt i thought it was white when I bought it. But it was not white or off white. I don't know how to describe that color. It matched with none of my tops and if have really a lot of tops in different white shades. I went to several shops searching for a matching top, but couldn't find one. In the end I gave up and resold the skirt in a second hand shop. I had the same problem with a cardigan. Perhaps I'm to picky with colors but I work in the industry as a colorist, so it's my job 😅 Finally I check very accuratly before buying a new piece if it's really white, and if it's not I don't buy it.
04/21/24 my fashion mistake us buying long skirts. I am 5’2” tall and bought a 35” skirt! I look like a box! So I’m cutting this skirt to 29” today. I’ve lost 50 lbs in 14 months. Need new summer items now, new Fall/Winter later this year. Plus a new haircut this coming week. Being ‘height challenged’ I’m really reviewing your shows to see what I need to change.
Mistakes: not enough texture contrast; defaulting to navy; having multiples of too-similar items (wide, pleated navy wool pants!); buying too many clothes.
My favorite fashion mistake that I make, but like, on purpose, is I do oversized on oversized. Like flowy straight pants and a flowy button down shirt (but the tanktop is tight tho) I ain't overweight but with age (I am 23 😅😂) I've come to realize (and accept) that I don't really have much curves. I am very straight and look quite muscular without really trying and appear somewhat tall and have a broadness in my shoulders and especially upper back. No real waist definition either. And I've noticed this makes skinny pants or skirts look constricted and/or unflattering because they accentuate my lack of curves and my muscley legs and calfs and tight tops also look constricted or accentuate my, in lack of better terms, a bit manly shoulders and upper back. I still try to do a tuck here and there or do other things to bring balance to my look but geez, it is so hard sometimes. I want to appear more feminine but every time I do it feels like a show. At least with silhouettes. I express my femininity with v-necks, colors, prints and such instead. Thanks for letting me just write it all out 😇
I’m getting more and more into shopping in my wardrobe!!! I tend to have every color that is popular every year!!!! Some items I have not worn in years!!!!😂😂
And also thanks for the advice about mixing textures and mixing current wardrobe pieces and accessories to avoid the over consumption buy more mentality! 👏
Yes! What happens when you go inside and take off the coat, the sunglasses and put away the handbag? What’s left? Thank you for addressing this with your accessory tips. I don’t know how many RU-vid stylists neglect the reality that we live indoors!
I don't know if it's a mistake, but I've never had much for beige or grey neutrals. I'm all about vibrant or pastel colors, especially prints and florals.
I am taking traditional winter fabric velvet into the warmer months. Velvet is just really not very warm to wear. I guess it's traditionally winter because of the rich fabric and deep jewel colors, so dressy and holiday; but I think it could be experimented with more casual like denim (also other dressy, like lace, with denim).
My biggest fashion mistake is to wear an outfit that l have to constantly readjust, ie: pull up or down, realign, tuck, etc. No matter how good an outfit looks if I have to constantly worry about & fix it, l appear to be uncomfortable, lack confidence & unsophisticated.
Thank you Ellena for your channel and posting videos with so many useful advices and tips. My biggest mistake was buying shirts or blouses full of colours and prints like floral, geometric, abstract etc. and then found out it did not go with other pcs in my wardrobe and even with me.
I live in Texas where it is now high 80’s. We will not cool off till probably Nov! Would like to know how to “wear a scarf” but it won’t be around my neck since it is so hot!🥵
I feel the need to buy new clothes each season. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! New viewer, and learning something every time I watch a new video.😊
Since letting my hair go grey I'm lost with colours now. I've always been dark and now look drained and unwell. Also so many clothes don't know what I've got. Would like to start from scratch pare down and just have outfits that make me look and feel good.
This is not a mistake but reality. Now that I’m 85 , have gray hair , and can’t wear heels or pretty shoes anymore it’s time to re-think my wardrobe. Old colors and signature style isn’t working anymore. I need to revamp my look but don’t know how to start.
Thanks for the tips! Shoes are my weak spot as I don’t own many pairs. Big feet and just picky so shoe shopping isn’t my favorite. I focus so much on the outfit and forget about my feet!
Knowing colours is not stamped in our DNA! 🙄 We learn about colour studying colour theory with a knowledgebale artist usually in art schools and then spend mega hours mixing a range of tonal values for each colour and else to practice the gained knowledge, and see it first hand ! 🤒
Hi I watch your videos regularly. I am always confused with what bottoms to wear if the button color on the shirt is black. Same way for a button down dress in yellow having black buttons,can I wear a white belt?
Hello Elena, thank you for sharing these wonderful tips with us❤. I really liked your right hand sides bracelet in green, red color, mind telling where is this from?
