Elana, I’m a fellow petite, busty girl and LOVE and APPRECIATE your channel. I’m really grateful that you do share some inexpensive items ( I bought the Amazon tops) but really appreciate you sharing the concept that perhaps buying LESS but selecting a few more high quality, expensive items help make your entire look look more chic. Thank you! 💕
Thank you!!! I’m so happy to hear that. I try really hard to make sure I include things that are less expensive & some higher end pieces if they make sense for my style to invest in! I love sharing all that with you guys too because I know it’s helpful 🥰 thank you!!
Great video. Love the different price points, too. That means there are options for everyone. Great items to consider or disregard as desired. Normally I avoid longer vide, but this one is a keeper and I can save and return for reference. Thanks again, and please keep doing what you are doing.
I’m glad you enjoyed the longer video! And I appreciate the feedback too. I enjoy longer videos if they are straight to the point so I’m happy you liked that!
Thank you for another awesome video, Elena! I am totally referencing this video for spring time inspiration. The white blazer with white shorts outfit is so gorgeous! I don’t think the video was long at all. It was so good it flew by! I cannot wait for the sneaker video! 🥰😀
Elana you are such a light! I’m a fellow petite with a big bust. I’ve been feeling super insecure about my bigger bust but you’ve saved me 😭 God bless you! I will be watching every one of your videos. your style & mine is very similar (but my wardrobe isn’t there yet). 😅 I’m excited to start making it the way I want it and you’ve already helped me so much and I’ve only seen 2 of your videos. again, God bless and have a wonderful day! 🤍 Deuteronomy 31:6
Thank you!! I LOVE these kind of videos! And I personally LOVE seeing you suggest some of the same pieces over and over in different videos cuz it’s clear you love it and allows me time to think if its for me. SOLD! On several of your favorites!!
I’m sooo happy to hear that! 🥰❤️ I really do love all these pieces!! & I’m so glad to hear you enjoy me sharing the same pieces!! I just can’t share it once if it’s so good, you know?! 😂😂
Thank you for this!! I have been looking for the perfect, petite trench coat!! The second one is perfect and I love how you can tie the sleeve tighter around the wrist area!🥰🥰
Hi there Elana, great video! I really enjoy watching your videos and even though I am not a petite girl I still find the outfit ideas useful! You really have a nice minimal and very practical style that is very wearable! And you explain everything well in a calm and sweet manner! Keep up the fantastic work! 😊
Aww wow thank you so much, Anna! I try my best to share beautiful but practical pieces you can have for a LONG time (if not, forever haha) & that can be styled in countless ways that will go with what you currently have :) so glad to hear this feedback from you!! Thank you!!
Haha I love TJ max and Marshall’s!! I shop there sometimes but if I share I can’t link anything for you guys 😭 and it sucks sharing something so good that y’all can’t get for yourselves too :(
The black dress reminds me of the Wednesday Addams dress only the short version. It’s very cute on you! Love the Suzane and Quince pieces. I may have to invest in a couple. 🥰
I know you love neutrals, me too, but I’ve been looking into colors for my season. I haven’t figured out yet, but thought it would be interesting for us if you were interested in looking into it and filmed it for us.
Hey, great video. I appreciate you sharing the splurge items. I'm trying to go that route in my wardrobe. Buy more high quality, classic items but less of them.
So glad to hear that! I am also trying to go that route as well and so far it’s been so worth it! ❤️ I love having a mixture of both too! Inexpensive and high end ❤️
@ElanaKinda if you haven't already can you check out and review the brand Ayr (splurgy) in a future video. I got one pair of jeans and a top from them and I love them but would like to see some of their other jeans or tops reviewed.
I disagree with some of the comments about the more expensive purchases - I've been a fan of Sézane for just over a year and actually really appreciate the recommendations on what fits on a petite person like me at 5ft short, it really helps! There's still plenty of other budget friendly options suggested too, dunno why so many people are getting defensive about it. I see other youtubers (petiteelliee is 1 of the worst culprits!) who actually buy new pieces literally everyday just to film and get commision, then clearly return back as you never see them wear that piece ever again in future videos! Elana on the other hand I see wear her pieces repeatedly in videos numerous times over and over, which shows she actually likes her pieces and not overconsuming for the purpose of a video!
I agree. I have several Sézane pieces but also love learning about the lower priced options, including on Amazon. Who knew! (Well, Elana knew). I’d actually love to see Elena get into some Veronica Beard reviews.
I really appreciate this comment! Thank you. One reason It may have upset people is because I did share a lot of pieces in one video but a huge % of these pieces I have collected for a long time and decided to share them all in this video because these are my most worn and very flattering for my body type which I know a lot can relate too. I’ve never been one to only share “budget” as well as only share “high end” I share a mixture of everything and what I think is worth it. As you mentioned, I wear all these pieces over and over again & I really wanted to share them because they are the best budget finds I have found and best investments I made. I really don’t want it to come across that I’m over consuming because I truly believe that is not the case because everything I share is worn and loved over & over again. Yes I shared a lot of pieces, and I am aware, however these pieces have been collected for a long time (like my captoe pumps I’ve had for 3 years now!) Anyways, I know I cannot please everyone and I never will make everyone happy but I’m doing the best I can sharing what I think is worth it whether its a inexpensive purchase or a expensive purchase. Thank you again for the kind & positive message, I really appreciate it ❤️
Love this as a petite girl with basically the same style. I already bought and loved your fav pants and the express pants. Love them both. Also two shoes I had already been eyeing! I think what is missing in my wardrobe is work from home casual pull on pants and loose fitting but cute petite sweats that I can still walk my dog in without feeling like a bum. I only wear black spandex 🙈Any ideas or videos of yours to point me to in case I missed one. Thanks!!
aww yay!! girl I love those express pants! I actually just filmed an outfit ideas video featuring them 🥰 So for the pants, I am coming out with a athleisure outfit ideas video where I'll be sharing a few options for bottoms for that sporty-chic look that you might be looking for! :) stay tuned!! ❤️
Honestly, I understand she likes to get pieces that are good quality but you can get good quality for way cheaper, I have to find another RU-vidr that has petite wallet friendly pieces because 120 for a shirt?!! No ma'am 😩😆
Lol, Most of the time I share lots of budget friendly pieces that are amazing like quince, BR factory, Amazon & more. & about half of the items here I shared are below $100. those few sweaters I splurged on are absolutely worth every penny. But more budget friendly hauls are coming soon! 🤍
Leah I’m a bit older and what I’ve found is that if I temper how much I buy and save for a few higher quality items, they last FOREVER and the chicness is there. I believe she shared quite a few lower priced items 💕🥰
What is always forgotten by regular sized people, is that when you’re a petite person, your size/fit is NEVER available cheap! Elana is 5’1 big chested and an extra small size….I’m shocked you find anything affordable on Amazon that actually fits!! I’m 32 DD, 5’1 and 110, hence why I watch. Trust me, it’s not easy!
I love the longer, more comprehensive video format. I would ignore all that YT advice that says videos must be ten minutes or less, not everyone has such a short attention span. Plus, it’s nice to see the wardrobe all together.
Hey, for the Sezane Barry sweater, just curious what the width of the sweater is. As a fellow petite it helps to know before buying especially as they are pricey. Thanks!
yes!! I do, I haven't worn it since the weather warmed up since its a sweater :) but I'm so excited to wear it again for fall!! It is suuuuper expensive. I would say it depends on each person if its worth the investment. For me, its worth it because stripes are my signature style! if its your style I do think its worth the splurge, and if we're talking about quality, without a doubt its worth every penny!! if you want to wait to buy it, I will do a "sezane collection" video on my channel sometime mid fall I think. I have several striped sweaters/ tops from sezane that I want to review in one video.
Loved your video and pieces! Bought a couple, will look again and will keep for future. The sizing tips help a lot since we're so close in size. You look much better in the low cut blouses and tops then me. Im c cup but feel i show too much cleavage. Is it my bra type?
Thank you!!❤️ and maybe try a different bra ?:) I wear unlined plunge bras and I feel like they help separate my breasts so I can wear low v tops without showing cleavage! :)
How do you keep your whites, creams and lighter colors clean? Especially with kids to take care of. I don’t have any kids but I’m always so afraid to get my pricier pieces dirty and/or ruin them after cleaning them.
So I am very careful when I do wear those items.I also wear whites when I feel its the most appropriate to wear them to lower the chance of it getting dirty. For example; I wear white a lot at church because I'm not around food while I'm there lol 😂 so, that's just one example but occasions like those is when l will pull out and wear my more delicate clothing pieces :) I hope that helps!
Does the Quince bag just open up into one big pocket? Are there slots to hold a phone and keys? Is there an inside zip compartment? Is it just one big open space/pocket? Everything just sits all together?
Ok so if you open the bag, it has two separate larger pockets, in the center is a small opening to fit something thinner like papers or cards, & there is one card pocket in the bigger pocket. Next time I film it I will try to review it in more detail and share the inside! :)
Oh no! Thanks for sharing that. I think it’s because the site I tried to link it to doesn’t sell it anymore. The tan combo is really hard to find right now but keep your eye on the one from & other stories , hopefully they will restock 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Elana, Sezane is so expensive. Two years ago I bought 3 items from them. A blouse, a sweater and platform shoes. If they would sell a little less expensive, I would gladly buy from them. I'm in Quebec and the customs fees are so expensive that I stopped even looking at their site.
They are so pricy! I totally agree. 🥲 Their pieces are amazing and special too. I don’t buy things often there because it’s more of like a special once in a while treat for myself!! I bought a few things last fall and love & have been wearing them SOO much that I saved up money to buy some classic spring pieces ❤️
I just want to know where you go with all these nice clothes. I too have young kids and I don’t want to wear my nice clothes out because with kids they get dirty. 😅
Haha I did!! I grew last fall :) and I think it’s because after I had my second kid I grew! :) my daughter stopped breastfeeding and my hormones went back to normal & that may have triggered the growth! :)
I appreciate the feedback. ❤️ I did share a good amount of splurge pieces but all those pieces are classics & I saved up for them. but I did also share a decent amount of items under $100 too. I try to share a mixture of everything. I do have a video on my channel where I share classic wardrobe essentials under $100 (most way below that!) Lots of good pieces there! If you want to check it out ❤️ :) but I appreciated the feedback! ❤️
I really like the far away shots. When the camera is closer to the window it’s all washed out. You have such nice contrast (face and hair) and those shots wash all that out ☹️☹️
I would have to disagree. Bethany has her own completely different style (absolutely stunning) and where we are similar is that we are petite but we both share different styles of clothing.
I really like your channel but please stop recommending $150+ clothes. You obviously have the money for them but a lot of us don’t or just don’t want to spend that much on one single top. I hope you don’t take this the wrong way. It just seems as if you’re recommending more expensive clothes now then before. Maybe do a nice balance between the two?
Hey!! I appreciate the feedback & I see where you are coming from, but about half of the items shared in this video were under $100. I definitely did include splurge pieces but many of them I accumulated in the past 4 months & I put them in this video because they are the best purchases I have made & I really wanted to share them because I love them so much.
