Me too! I'm trying to own a smaller wardrobe, use everything that I own, and keep enough variety to be able to match my outfit to my mood. I'm working towards a basic general wardrobe of really simple garments. Then have small capsules for each style. Boho capsule is as small as one dress, a hat, and one top. Then I can add in the style capsules with the basics. It's important to have a fairly cohesive color palette. I'm not done, but I'm really excited about this idea and what I have done so far has been working well.
whitmaca A small capsule for each garment sounds like a great idea, it would make getting dressed up easier depending on what mood you’re in for that day.
Thats a very good point about you being attracted to dressier stuff than you will realistically wear in your life. I find this in myself too. I work from home so I don’t need a lot of dressy things currently. I have been trying recently to figure out how to pair those dressy things with casual things to make them more everyday appropriate and get use out of them. This video came along at just the right time! And I really love your message about using what you have and being intentional about what you bring in. Thanks for all the inspiration! 😄
The struggle is loving styles like "cottage core" or "dark academic" but I work in a warehouse in an administrative role that sometimes involves climbing stuff... I need jeans and a slighty dressy work shirt and comfortable flats. None of that is "librarian-esq" (another fav look on boards!). Also I have kids and 0 time to iron or dry clean anything so it has to be simple, sturdy material... a hand knit cashmere sweater is gonna fall apart in the wash. So I often end up looking "dumpy" and cheap in my opinon. So I'm here trying to correct myself a bit. Thanks for your videos!
I would add: D) consider your body type. I like pointy toe shoes but they kill my big toe. I have to accept that I cannot wear them, or I'd be wasting money forcing myself to literally wear a shoe that doesn't fit. Best I can do is a roomy almond toe. I am a pear shape with an athletic build (broad shoulders, flat chest). And I have a long torso. Some days I like to play up that sharp-then-curvey contrast. But, if I want to do an oversized look, I find it often made me feel more broad. I learned I had to find blazers, sweaters and tunics that are 30"+ to hit me right. Learning these things about my body, and accepting how it changed post-partum, has me MORE SATISFIED with my wardrobe AND my body. Rather than expecting it to work when I copied a look, I learned to tweak the look so it felt good for my body. (Also, long torso + curvy booty means I struuuuuuugle to find comfortable jeans. They pull down at my hips. I need a rise of, like, 14" in a high rise for them to feel good.)
You're totally right! Honoring your natural body shape and anatomy makes a huge difference. I think it's important to understand our "essence" first, and then see how we can bring that in with and make it work with our bodies.
My taste is a little too vintage for modern stores. It is difficult to find the cut and even the colors I like. I'm trying to imitate with more modern things, but it's not quite right.
Thank you from France. I love watching these kind of videos for years, but it's the first time that i truly understand how to create my style and embrace it. You clearly made a point And stand out from the crowd. 😊🤗
My uniform is a loose tshirt, jeans and sneakers. I feel like one of my biggest problems is that I might like the way something looks on someone else, but then I don’t feel like it suits me. I guess I’m just too comfortable in my comfort zone lol
I'd love to a year-round wardrobe too! I was just looking for information on that topic. My biggest struggle is to consider my lifestyle. I bike a lot and I have a casual style with feminine elements so it's not easy to wear skirts.
Fernanda, I love the tops you wear, like the one you have on now. I can’t wear that without a bra because I’m chesty. What kind of bra do you wear that no straps are visible?
I’m wearing a strapless bra! The key thing is that it has to fit you really well. If you can get measured in a department store, those are the best places to shop for bras in my opinion. I can’t not wear a bra either!
Thanks! This is great and starting my vision board today. I’d love a year round capsule wardrobe as that would be great for living in Atlanta where it doesn’t get usually too cold in the winter. Thx for great video💕🌸
This is very helpful advice. My struggle is that my favorite things to wear don't really fit my lifestyle. My style is fairly casual and comfortable, but I like a little touch of Boho or romantic elements. My favorite things to wear are light, loose sundresses, shorts & tanks, things like that. I live in West Africa, which requires long skirts and very modest dressing. I'm most likely to wear a comfortable solid color Tshirt with a skirt made with African wax fabric. Then I'm comfortable, and appropriate for the cultural modesty. When I'm in the US, the majority of my time is spent where it's too cold and impractical for my favorites (especially since I get cold easily after adjusting to the African climate.) One thing I realized recently is that I can work some of the aspects that I like into comfortable modest tops- things like ruffle sleeves. I've started looking for a few things that will work to tweak my wardrobe a little. Listening to your explanation of personal style and how to incorporate it really made sense.
Hi Anna! Where in West Africa do you live? I lived with my family in South Africa for a little bit. What if you focus on finding boho brands, and then seeing what they have available in the dress code that you need? I'm sure there are loose long sleeve dresses/shirts that would work, and you can easily belt them to add style. There's also gotta be cool clothing from India, they have similar requirements and are super colorful. Also, have you seen the Netflix show Dead To Me? I haven't seen your style, but the character Judy has a super boho chic look and a lot of the times wears stuff that is covered up. Look her up! It may be a good source of inspiration.
@@vazq_Fernanda Looking for brands with a boho style is a good idea. I haven't seen the netflix show, but I will look it up. I can't say more specifically than West Africa, because of security. We've lived in Africa for about 10 years, first Central Africa (Congo) then moved to West Africa. :)
I get that about security! We only lived in SA in Africa but we moved around a lot. I hope you have found some pieces or brands that work! Another creator, Emma Losey, has a video on how to incorporate boho into your wardrobe, and she mentions some brands. Check her out!
Fernanda, I’ve just discovered your channel and I absolutely love your content! 😍 you’re doing an amazing job and I find all your insights so helpful! I’m just about to start my first spring capsule wardrobe because of you and I’m so excited to finally kick the habit of mindlessly online shopping. Thank you for everything you do ❤️ x
Yay! I'm so excited for you! Even if you put it together with things you've owned for a while it feels like you just got a whole new wardrobe. Let me know if you need any help!
Omg thank you for replying! ❤️ You are so right, I’m putting together combinations that I would never have thought of with a closet full of random clothes. The things I struggle with most are layers and variation! I buy multiple colours of the same item if I love the style and the fit, so I feel like I repeat the same look a lot. I struggle with layers because I’m quite petite and I really don’t suit long/heavy cardigans and unconstructed clothing and I struggle to find layers that don’t drown me or bulk me out too much. I really appreciate you taking the time to reach out to me, you’ve made my day! 😍
@@katie7216 You made MY day with your comment! Are you shopping the petite sections of stores? Or do you get your clothes tailored? It can make a HUGE difference, I get a lot of stuff tailored and it's a game changer for fit. And about the basic pieces - yes, having the same piece in different colors can get repetitive with a capsule because then you are really wearing the same piece over and over again - a uniform! Better to have several of the same 'type' of piece with some variation. You'll get the hang of it as time goes on!
Bless you, any and all your positive feedback is so well-deserved! Yes, I try to shop in the petite sections wherever possible, I just never tend to gravitate towards any layers that aren’t fitted hoodies, cardigans or jackets. I’m really keen to find a local tailor though! I’ve DEFINITELY found my style uniform thanks to you, and I’m keen to invest in some good quality leggings as a result! I have a rock-chic style which I’ve found quite hard to level up and style maturely when I still like (and own!) a lot of clothes from my 2007 Paramore Scene Kid days! Has your style uniform changed over time? Have your style changes evolved naturally or have you made a conscious effort to push out of your comfort zone?
Love the new (?) top! Looks like you're planning for fall. Me too! I really struggle to get inspiration from instagram and pinterest. There's so much high fashion and not enough of the casual (and cheap 😅) clothes that I actually wear. I'm not a visual person so it's hard for me to apply it.
Fashion trickles down, eventually you'll find inspired items in stores of any price! Have you consider a styling service? It helps a lot to learn, and then you can go ahead on your own!
Same, my personal style is more hippie glam than what I wear to work in a fragrance lab, so risk of oil stains or getting dirty is always a risk, even with a lab coat. And standing all day means sensible comfy shoes over style. I pretty much have 2 wardrobes, with some crossover.
I’m a nanny and I love wool tailored pants and blouse… sometimes I use jeans but I really don’t like T-shirt 😂🙈 So everyday I’m wearing something at the playground and people think that I’m working and took the kids for some fun for a few minutes 🙈. But you know what… I’m very comfortable in my clothes and I don’t know if I would like to change anything.
I find myself gravitating towards more dressed up outfits, but I'm a stay at home mom, living in a small town, going to soccer practise 4-5 times a week in all sort of weather (I live in ireland).. trying to place my style in the "happy medium" ground, where I'm comfortable, slightly dressed up, always ready for shift in weather. Not an easy task ;) would love your ideas for windy/wet days when you need to brave the outdoors but dont want to look like an eskimo.
I'll try to do a round up of good weather proof layers - rain coats, silk underwear, etc. and I have to say - sometimes I do look like an eskimo! If it's cold, there is no two ways about it!
What I do to find what style I'm drawn is by browsing online stores and screenshooting clothes I like then making outfits from the pics. I don't buy online but I've found it helpful for finding my style which is cute and feminine. Your videos are always informative, thank you for making them!
I have to wear all black everyday to work as a hairdresser. I like some edgy pieces like you. How do I divide pieces out so I have some fun things to wear on other days or evening. My style is very similar to yours
What you're essentially saying is that your job requires you to wear a uniform, so have a few pieces that fit that uniform (maybe build a work capsule), and then build your personal wardrobe with whatever actually makes you happy. If you need a little more pizzaz in your uniforms, you can pull accessories from your personal wardrobe to add a bit of an edge.
Thanks for this video. I recently made a List in Amazon and am creating and buying myself a capsule wardrobe soon (15pc). I am a pastor's wife, mom of young children AND a high school teacher. I have the tendency to gravitate towards clothes that look too old for me. (Says my sisters and my niece). I love sweaters lol. I am down-sizing my closet and replacing to hopefully dress a little better. Currently, I am getting rid of ALL/most of my horizontal striped sweaters and floral dresses and (in the Amazon List) I have some blazers that I like and will pair with the solid dresses. **There's a group that comes and gives a gift to us teachers every year. So I will be donating all my clothes to their store.
Nice! Sounds like you spend a lot of your time helping others, so I am glad you are doing this for yourself! Ps. when it comes to big sweaters, I love them too! I like to pair them with things that are a bit more form fitting to balance out the proportions.
@@vazq_Fernanda I live in Florida so that is a struggle for fall and winter capsules. I concentrate more on the colors of the season but we have to keep both warm and cool items available due to our temperatures. They fluctuate throughout each season.
I'm a mom of 6 44 yrs old so my body isn't what it was 😭 I perfer a dressy style/ boho tops that are more flowy in the mom tummy area. sigh.... just something I need to work on I do love fashion definitely don't have a capsule wardrobe but I do find I only use a small percentage of my clothing lol
Your body may not be the same that it was, but it's so much better now because it gave you SIX CHILDREN!! I'm still amazed that our bodies can create an entire new human, it blows my mind. Quick tip: Often people think that the way to "disguise" the tummy area is to wear flowy tops, but this can actually make it worse because it brings more attention to that area when the fabric moves in front of it. Instead, try high-waisted pants or skirts and focus on bringing the focus elsewhere - your face with jewelry, your boobs if you like them with a nice neckline, or your legs. I hope this helps!
@@vazq_Fernanda awe thanks so much make me want to cry 😭 Your right sometimes I do feel bigger in baggier tops I will try the high waisted trick would I than tuck in the top ? tia 🧡
Thank you! This was a really helpful tutorial, also for introducing me to how to use Pinterest effectively. Question: How do you expand the types of images you can find on Pinterest? I only follow a few but they look the same and are only one aspect of what I like to wear
You have a great channel with great content and great presentation. I really hope your channel grows and I'm really enjoying binge watching your videos.
So happy to see you back on RU-vid! I’m struggling with this right now as I’ve just quit my office job to work at home for my husband. My office clothes are no longer needed.
Interesting! I wonder if some of those can be repurposed for your WFH life. Are you still hoping to have a difference between work clothes and lounge wear?
Fernanda - Approximately Right I don’t actually have any loungewear, I wear jeans every day, in the form of shorts, jeans or skirts. Trying to branch out with a few more interesting skirts for the autumn and a pair of black jeans. I did a huge closet purge and donated it all to charity so my summer closet this year is tiny but it’s working well for me!
Hey Fernanda! Can you tell me what brand those neutral flats were you showed? I’m a heel girl slowly transitioning to lower heels, blocked, or wedged heels. Trying to find flats I like...😳
Hi Janice! It's nice to see you. That particular style is from Tory Burch, but they are discontinued. Sam Edelman or Aldo may have something similar though!
you explain this so well and boy, I need to do this so much. I think the thing about this that you don't mention is trying on things that meet the criteria of what you like on other people, even if on the hanger, it doesn't look like something you'd wear. I feel very trapped in my comfort zone of my uniform and don't even venture out of that zone to try on other styles even though they are all over my vision board on other people.
Very true! I ask friends to come shopping with me some times, that way they grab things I normally wouldn't and we make it a rule to try EVERYTHING on. It can be fun!
@@vazq_Fernanda Pre lockdown I invented a game for my friends to play...... We went shopping together, (no obligation to buy!) but in each shop we each picked something for everyone other than ourselves that we had never seen our friends wear, and all went and tried them on in the changing rooms! It's amazing how a little shake up opens your eyes! 😁
Hi! You mean you want to hide your figure? What if you look for items that flatter it instead, while still being covered up? It's not about showing skin - it's about creating shapes!
@@lavadaroufs You can create the illusion of a waistline with visual interest: with Peplum tops, belts, V-necklines, patterns in your tops. Are you an apple shape?
