I think the white pants is often a hit or miss. It has to be of great quality and right type of fabric. So many people walk around in cheap white trousers and denims and it looks very tacky.
Can you talk about how to wear ‘old money style’ pieces without looking ‘old’ and frumpy? Especially on someone overweight, it looks unflattering and I don’t know how to fix it. 🙏*you* are always gorgeous
This is no slam, but I'm not sure the beautiful Lydia is up to that challenge. 🎲🎲Bet she's never felt matronly in her entire life. 🤫I can relate to you on this score, for it's definitely something I struggled w/my entire life. 👩⚕️My antidote has been largely choosing dresses or skirts over trousers. ⚖️ Also always need to balance volume as well as masculinity & femininity in my clothing ☯️. Cleverly pleated trousers can work on my shape & be lengthening. I simply must avoid tapered legs & pants w/bigger pockets that will exaggerate hips🥺. Instead, these trousers must be cut straight & slightly wide. Next, I tend to wear a halter style neck top or razorback tank that is more fitted. While I like more modest silhouettes & neutral colors, they don't always inspire my best😑. 🤍Adore white, but it tends to make me feel larger than life 😖 when head-to-toe & choppy when worn on only a top or bottom. Anything in other light neutrals (off-white/taupe/beige/tan/etc.) instantly sucks the life out of my spirit & countenance😔. I can only enjoy light gray from top to bottom. Can do a white pinstripe in black/navy/charcoal gray suiting components. No matter how handsome colored 🔵 stripes, this pattern near my face FEELS like a mad test pattern😵💫 & rather clownish🤡 on a bottom. ⚓️ A maritime Breton stripe simply makes me feel fat🙄. 💫Trinny Woodall is hilarious on the topic. While neither height or weight is her primary worry, she does try to off-set the reality of a longer torso & shorter leg combo. She sometimes laughingly bays bcos she FEELS like a sheep🐑 (or mutton) in certain clothing. She also gets what it's like to feel dowdy & dated👵. Basically, she understands what it's like when any garment or pattern feels like it is WEARING YOU vs YOU 💪CONQUERING IT. Her antidote is to add some edge, color, contrast, or change up the silhouette. She'll do a lot of experimentation to see if she can change that dynamic of something (from changing her make-up💄 to ✂️chopping up it w/the help of her talented tailor) before completely giving up on an item that appeals to her. Sadly, some of these classic & sometimes masculine leaning silhouettes can 💯% induce the Frump Factor on a more curvaceous frame😂. The reality is most clothes are designed to hang better〰️esp. suiting〰️on a tall & slim form ⏸️. Shorts of the spirited Drew Barrymore have been popping up in my feed from her 📺 talk show. She's been favoring these stunningly elegant trouser suits & gorgeous block heel 70s style pump/sandals. 🤔She's a little powerhouse of passion❤️🔥 & energy⚡️, but I'm afraid these uber masculine, boxier, classy silhouettes are NOT making the best of her beauty. They seem to be swamping her slightly fuller frame😬. 🧐Although equally petite Chef Ina Garten manages to carry off this Old Money/Coastal Grandmother Style with aplomb in spite of her actual size. She's made the button up dress shirt her signature style & also leaves it fully buttoned + untucked. Think her saving grace (that makes it elegant) is the consistency of her tonal dressing. Typically, she sticks to head-to-toe dark neutrals like black, navy, indigo, chambray that elongate ↕️ her frame overall. I'm hovering @ 7/8 at present after years of gaining extra pounds, but even at my thinnest (size 6) as an hourglass⏳️, the dress shirt (unless tailored to my extreme proportions) only adds tremendous bulk around my middle ↔️ . This does me absolutely no favors🤣. Instead, I like adding ✨️glamour by wrapping button ups & tucking in some sort of spanx that can securely hold & squash the shirt volume in my bottom layer. While even natural linen blazers are often too 🥵hot & heavy outdoors for my climate☀️, I will sometimes use a classic style button up open & out as a light "shacket." Plus, this way I can cleverly direct the 👀attn from my larger to slimmer proportions "X" without putting them on show 😶🌫️. A long straight maxi Shirt Dress also serves brilliantly as a light topper that will slim & elongate. In both cases, I will cuff, roll, scrunch sleeves on forearm to bring the 👁👁focus back up ⬆️ to my waist. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
Helen Borisova I've been there. It depends on your body type and where you carry your weight. If you're more top heavy, avoid extra fabric, like ruffles or flounces. A crew neck or close to the neck makes your top look even bigger. A V-neck is more slimming. I would avoid prints, just solids in neutral colors. A smaller, vertical stripe in a button up shirt can be flattering, but better if you can wear with a jacket, if you have to wear formal suits. The fit matters and, of course, I'd avoid button gap. Sometimes, sizing up can be problematic because then it can be too big and definitely will look frumpy. A little bit of stretch fabric helps. I would avoid elastic waist bands, gathered fabric, or pleats. It adds volume to the midsection and can look like you don't have a waist. A straight cut or A-line can be more flattering. For trousers, avoid pleats, same as above. A flat front with smaller pockets is a better option. Avoid big pockets on the back, especially with flaps or designs that brings attention to that area. If you have a bigger bottom, try to add focus to the waist. It helps to accentuate your best features. A fitted shirt at the waist and dress (that falls loosely over the hips in an A-line), or a fitted blazer that goes past the hips can be flattering. Fitted shirts, blouses, or t-shirts should not go past your hips and cover your butt. It will accentuate the butt. Just at or above the hips is better. Keep colors simple and add fun accessories like a floral or colorful scarf, a beautiful necklace or earrings, a colorful or interesting handbag, or colorful shoes, but not all at once. One bold piece at time. Keep everything else simple and neutral. For example, I wear something similar to Lydia in tonal black top and bottom when I don't know what to wear. I wear it either with a black handbag and colorful shoes/sandals, or with black shoes and a colorful or interesting bag, like a LV Never Full with the brown logo. If I opt for a belt, I would choose a black or close to the color of the pant in a neutral shade. Bright colors can cut off the waist and add more attention to that area. I will wear either bold earrings with a simple necklace if needed, or no necklace. If I opt for a bold necklace, I will wear a small hoop or stud earrings. I might opt for one bold bracelet if it matches the necklace or earrings that are in a set. For daytime casual, I will only wear earrings plus my watch. The fit of everything you wear is important. If something fits well on the bottom, but too big on top, I alter it if it's a good quality item and worth the price (especially on sale). Same if it's too long and the waist slightly bigger. I choose to alter because I'm smaller on top and it's difficult to find clothes that fit my proportions exactly. Sometimes, it's worth going up in size and to alter for a good fit, rather than settling for something that's too tight just because it's your size. For pants and jeans, a straight cut with a mid rise will be more flattering than a skinny leg. Go up a size if it's creating a muffin top. Try different styles in the same brand. Avoid crop style. It's not flattering on anyone! It cuts the leg off and makes legs look shorter. On a plus size, it can make you look square, and it's so not flattering, especially with a top that covers the butt. Try different name brands. Some are more flattering and fit better. For example, my go to stores are Athleta and Old Navy. For the most part, I can wear size Large or 14 and they will be a great fit. On occasion they will have weird sizing and I need a Medium, or Xtra Large, or 16. I don't mind going up or down if I can get a better fit. I also do well with Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, sometimes Tommy Hilfiger (runs small) from the mall. Find your fit. Just as important are proper fitting undergarments. A bra that's too tight will have spillage and look lunmpy in the front, but will accentuate back fat, while making muffin top look worse. You want to look smooth in the back. A Spanx type camisole will help in certain situations. I always wear light control thigh length spanx with dresses, just to make sure it looks smooth and no VPL (visible panty lines), ever! Plus, it helps with tummy control. Then there's hair and makeup. Too short or too long without a style can look outdated and frumpy. Wearing makeup can brighten your face. I know this is lengthy, but I hope it helps.😊😊
Disagree that you would look frumpy. Quality clothing that fits your shape is the key as stated by others. You can adapt all of her examples to fit your shape and look wonderful and classy!
Hi, could you make a video about the universal capsule collection? Things ( bases) that will go to everyone regardless of height and figure and can be combined with most styles. Thank you.
Thank you Lydia for your beautiful stylist clothes. I would like very much, if it possible that a brand would be shared. If we like to purchase something you are wearing. Thank you again,
Beautifully done❣️ From the glitz & glamour of 🎬Hollywood to our uber casual street styling to cope w/our🌡extreme climate😎〰️in my humble opinion your English style epitomizes the elegance & privilege of 💲Old Money⛵️. This posh aesthetic wraps up wonderfully well into your preference for classic, timeless silhouettes & neutral color schemes. 🥰Admire how remarkably consistent & pure you are in your style. However appealing your personal style is to my sensibilities, to 💯% embrace it would lean inauthentic & costumey. Figure I can only do about a 80/20 division in your direction. 😉Willing to follow your lead, but need 🤏slightly more contrast than you typically demonstrate. 🧂Appreciate a dash of edge, drama, glam, or whimsy to make the classics more realistic for my rebellious personality, curvaceous figure, lifestyle, & so on. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
What do you do if you are a high contrast coloring? She has low contrast between her hair and complexion, so neutrals are her jam. I have dark hair eyes and very fair skin, so neutral colors (navy side) make me look dead.
A high-quality bag is a symbol of elegant taste, enough to embellish a woman's elegant life. Super visual impact, exuding an elegant and leisurely atmosphere, absolutely unforgettable
Ugh, they always feature a stripped shirt. A bold striped shirt is the leopard print blouse for the middle class. That said, I love most of these looks bc you can wear each over and over again without getting tired of the outfit.
Showing your armpits is not old money. Old money style is not only chic, but conservative. Skirts under the knee, cover your shoulders, back and midriff, no deep cleavage. This is the first step. The second one is no heavy accessories, heavy makeup/perfume or luxury items with big logos. The point is to be discrete...in any way possible.
Mettre des lunettes de soleil c'est dangereux pour les yeux et c'est très désagréable quand tu parles au qqu'un. Que veux tu cacher? Voir sans être vu? C'est malhonnête !
White pants????? How tiresome. Love how any white fabric except for denim show your underwear or panyline. White tops are notorious for being see through. You are like watching an old rerun. Never a new ideas.
