I stopped buying clothes and found my personal style.

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Today I'm chatting about the clothes I've stopped buying to find and define my personal style. I used to rely on collecting clothing and constantly shopped to stay "on trend", but realized that most of those trends weren't really for me at all. Nowadays I'm embracing a "less is more" philosophy when it comes to my wardrobe, and I've started to really figure out what my style is and what I no longer need to buy for my closet.
What are some pieces of clothing you no longer buy?
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@Christinamychas 3 года назад

What clothes have you stopped buying?

@BeeBaldwin 3 года назад

3” shorts. My thighs are not made for those!

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

@@BeeBaldwin I feel you!

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

@I B hahah I feel this as well 😅❤️

@alessandras4289 3 года назад

Jeans!! They always look the worst on me

@andreapoulieva6717 3 года назад

Well, indeed, I also need to stop buying all clothes...but specifically, I am your opposite, skinny jeans always and forever, I really tried straight legs, but they just aren't comfortable or flattering on me. That was a costly lesson, because I always faulted the model I had bought and kept searching for the "perfect pair"... You've really helped me a lot to open my eyes, so thank you very much, Christina. I'm so excited for you to be debt free, such a huge achievement ! Xxx

@kathleenhill5838 3 года назад

A moment of silence please for our fantasy selves.......... Now lets move on. So proud of you and your progress!

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

Haha love it! Thank you Kathleen! ❤️

@angiec8784 3 года назад

I agree!!! I love wearing white and beige! Who cares that I don’t wear color?! I love color on other people though

@mariapadilla7501 2 года назад

lol, shes being tru to herself BRAVO. I refuse to follow any trend or so called must haves. All about $$$ is all.

@mona-fy4oj 3 года назад

I'm honestly your exact opposite! I too consider myself a minimalist (kinda), but in order to really make my wardrobe look like me I realised I NEEDED color, I needed dresses and feminine pieces. For a long time I was in the "well I guess a minimalist wardrobe is just black/white/gray basics" thought pattern and let me tell you, I found it boring. Looks amazing on other people, like you Christina, but it's just not me. I'm glad I learned to trust my taste and realised I can have color and patterns and vintage looking details and still be very minimalist.

@beavadakkoot 2 года назад

I am exactly the same! Love feminine and pastel colours in my wardrobe and love it 🥰😍 still a minimalist 🥺

@paigemurray4946 3 года назад

Definitely skip the Chanel and go for the 6 month savings. As a slightly older subscriber I’ve learned that it is extremely comforting at best and extremely necessary at worst. Also, I totally get the “fantasy self” wardrobe purchases. I have a few in my closet too!

@annabelle7123 3 года назад

Some ppl buy Chanel for investment cuz they just get more expensive while ppl lose jobs in pandemic cuz others have more savings... it's annoying. I can't afford one, well I could but I would never.

@edennis8578 3 года назад

Paige, I totally agree. Practically speaking, if someone doesn't have at least 10x the price of a Chanel bag in the bank, #1. they can't really afford one and #2. nobody in your social circle is likely to care or be impressed. Plus you might very well just make yourself a target for muggers. I know of one popular influencer who has several Chanel bags, but her engagement ring alone is worth about $70k (she posted the specs once) meaning that her husband has megabucks, even though she tries to pass herself off as one of the common herd. A lot of her followers believe that she's one of their own, and think they should have the same stuff that she does, not realizing that her net worth is in the millions.

@svetlanadreher7190 3 года назад

I just realized after several years of following "capsule wardrobe must haves" and "every wardrobe staples" videos that I freaking hate crew neck t-shirts 😄 I've been trying to find the "perfect white tee" for years but turns out it wasn't the tee ñ. They are just not for me. I feel sloppy and shapeless in t-shirts

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

Hahaha omg I feel you! I love crewnecks however another perfect example of what “works” for me may not for others. It’s so empowering to know “nope! Not for me” and walk away ❤️

@senioracademia1947 3 года назад

That's interesting, same here! What do you wear then ? How do you achieve the versatility and ease of a t-shirt though ?

@svetlanadreher7190 3 года назад

Still looking... I love button ups so I've started wearing a tank bra with a shirt over it if the bottom allows it like shorts, denim, some trousers etc. Also looking into sleeveless crop tops that are so hot now (got one at Uniqlo to try it out a couple of months ago but it doesn't look good on me). In colder weather - turtlenecks and long sleeves that are on a tighter side as first layer for blazers and jackets. I'm also exploring tops that are a bit fancier like one shoulder top I got a couple years ago at Reformation and I love so I thought there might be more options like it. But I haven't bought anything of that kind yet. I'm still wearing t-shirts I already have in my wardrobe but I'm so happy to realize that I don't need to buy them anymore ☺️ I feel like it was a very important step towards my personal style and I plan to listen more to what I feel rather than to what is being promoted on RU-vid even if it's "minimalism" "capsule wardrobe" tips...

@svetlanadreher7190 3 года назад

I feel like one of my fantasy selves was a t-shirt and jeans relaxed don't-care-what-I-wear minimalism girl but the truth is I like to look a bit more put together and a bit dressed up. Oh to hell, more than a bit 😆 and it's ok too. It doesn't mean that I try to keep up with Joneses or that I'm insecure about what others think. That's just who I am. As long as it doesn't break the bank I will dress up just enough to feel like myself

@agnesjuhasz7715 3 года назад

@@svetlanadreher7190 yes I feel that way too... ! I like to look put together and I feel a little unkept with loose t-shirts and tank tops.

@kseniav586 3 года назад

I recently realised I don't actually like knitwear or sweater (except for pure cotton ones). This is so weird, like how is that even possible, not to love a good comfy sweater. Well here we are.

@halliemann3673 3 года назад

The Chanel! Why have I always thought I will be a true adult woman when I own a tan medium double flap? I think I will feel more secure in myself with an extra $5k in the retirement fund :)

@mysticfox1563 3 года назад

I will never be able to say this enough times. Coco Chanel was a literal, actual Nazi collaborator. If you ever get the least bit sad about not having one, just remember that you are better off without that energy.

@lainelee3632 3 года назад

I recently went to dinner with friends and saw 3-4 different women with similar looking Chanel bag.... You end up looking like everyone else if you buy stuff that everyone says you should have.

@Maremare680 3 года назад

@@lainelee3632 exactly! That’s the reason why I don’t own Chanel or LV bags. Literally you pay all that money to look like everyone else? Nope, no me!

@lainelee3632 3 года назад

@@Maremare680 totally! But don't get me wrong, I do love designer bags, but I choose bags that are no longer in season or not popular in my area. I got an old Speedy 25 that's from 2006, still in good condition 25% the price of a new one, and so far I haven't seen another person carry the exact same model. Also got a Celine mini belt that's not as popular here where I live, paid half price buying second hand. I love these things but I don't buy brand new or in-trend look, I tuck the savings in investments or give to charities. No remorse, no regrets. I don't think I look the same as everyone else. If I change my mind I can sell with little loss.

@GM-tu7di 2 года назад

I needed this video thousands of dollars ago! 😭 I have wasted SO MUCH money collecting purses, shoes, clothes, etc... I was influenced into getting...🤦🏼‍♀️

@sharonshmuel3386 3 года назад

Me too stopped buying heels , dresses, underwired bras, shirts or jackets with collars, costume jewelry…… we should all do what feels comfortable

@annaoze 3 года назад

This was good! I stopped buying stockings, & any clothes that are not cotton, linen, wool and cashmere. I want my clothes to last and not look cheap. Microfibers go into the oceans then people eat the seafood with fibers in it. I also have no need for multiple pairs of jeans. Cotton and linen pants are much more comfortable.

@dollyrevenge98 3 года назад

I love this!

@noellevan 2 года назад

ditto - i'm also trying to only buy cotton, linen, wool and cashmere! more for the microfibres issue but also because i love the feel and want them to last

@amiehegeman 3 года назад

Ha! Mine is pretty much the opposite. I realize how much I love dresses and skirts so I am limiting the pants etc that I buy. I totally agree that the “essentials” list is not necessarily the essentials for you. Also, climate is so important too in that list.

@eglesankari8996 3 года назад

It took me a while to understand that somebody else's capsule wardrobe must haves aren't what would work for my wardrobe, and that I would need to figure out what works for me. Tan bag is something that I bought last year influenced by many ladies' suggestions, but it has not worked for me, I have nothing to match it with.

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

Me too! It feels so freeing to know what works for you individually ❤️

@kingcrimson1204 3 года назад

Lifestyles change as well, I used to wear heels when I was commuting on a bus but now I can walk to work I don't have need for heels at all really 🤣 I fell for the silk shirt and for years didn't wear it, until we moved to Brisbane where it's an excellent warm layer in the cooler months 😱

@lisa-janeomalley7041 3 года назад

Me too, I had a draw full of "basics" consisting of tshirts made from clingy material that just showed off the bits I don't like. Now I have a one white, one black and one navy LINEN tshirts to go with everything. I am just sad there was no resale value in my other basics and I just had to kiss that money goodbye

@spacequeen8329 3 года назад

Tan hardly works for anyone. Also, most capsule wardrobes are based on working from home in a climate-controlled house and never doing heavy work. Whose life is that?

@lisa-janeomalley7041 3 года назад

@@spacequeen8329 Tan is my favourite. It works well with all my denim. Plus I wear all black to work so I would never cart a black bag around on the weekends. I guess this just shows that a capsule wardrope isn't one style suits all

@lindap1767 3 года назад

Not quite where you are yet, but getting there. Not buying low waist jeans or pants, I simply prefer high-waist. And I don‘t buy shorts or short skirts anymore. Just don‘t feel comfortable wearing them and have decluttered all of them.

@agnieszkapilot-bambynek8025 3 года назад

As a big fan of dresses I must admit that your wedding suit is a bomb and definitely knoks out all the dresses at the party 💖

@Antistylestyleclub 3 года назад

When my shopping addiction gets the better of me I always feel like I lose my style a bit. Every new piece I get into my wardrobe needs a bit of an adjustment period where I style it with tings I already own. I like my pieces 'tried and tested' before I can say I love them. But I need constant reminders like this because advertisements are getting to me. *I guess what I am saying is: You are the antidote* 😁🖤

@spiritbeingapotheca 3 года назад

I have quit buying patterns which I used to obsess over. I realized with my hypersensitive overwhelmed exhausted nervous system they were exacerbating or even causing anxiety. I have always worn mainly all black but drool over some delicious color so now have mainly black, tan, cream, white some deep rich red/rusts, teals/mints/sage green, peach/pinks, and a few very simple patterns (stitch lines, dots, small roses) in all earth produced fabrics other than swim/leggings/sun shirts. My anxiety level drops with every patterned item that leaves my house.

@kimberlyheinz4490 3 года назад

I don't buy any clothes for special occasions, like going out with friends. I also stop buying a lot of your list also, but love my skinny jeans! LOL

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

Yessss omg I remember using special occasions as an excuse to go shopping. Now it’s an excuse to shop the closet and wear something more than leggings and jeans for a change 😂

@lanxidong1851 3 года назад

My biggest issue has been the amount of turnover in my wardrobe in recent years - so I don't purchase anything I can't see myself keeping (and using regularly) for at least 5 years. This means choosing items that are high quality, functional, and suit my style. Making this a criterion has really helped me approach purchases with foresight. Even though I'm not always perfect, I've made way better choices.

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

I love this! It’s difficult to see ourselves in the future so I love this intentional and forward-thinking mindset!

@nickyodujirin 3 года назад

I’m the same way with my clothes.

@chelfie3000 3 года назад

Oooo that is a great rule 🙈

@kristindawn8475 3 года назад

Ooof that mindset takes serious commitment but I’m here 👏🏼 for 👏🏼 it 👏🏼 and we need it

@nelliedean7088 3 года назад

What a fantastic piece of advice. I have made a new goal to avoid any new clothes buying for the next five years as I really do have enough.

@mcmosaic 3 года назад

There is nothing wrong with a 'simple' outfit. You'll look timeless and that's also great. I wanted to get a vintage Chanel bag, but that money. For me it's not an investment... I don't live in a big city where it's common to have/wear designer items. I'll feel uncomfortable. I have 1 YSL bag and I haven't used it once. How sad is that. It was a dream bag for me, but I regret it a little. The plan is to use it when I travel, but I doubt that I'll do that.

@bstrong5016 3 года назад

Just use it. Who cares what others think. I love my designer handbags but was nervous too initially.

@74griffo 3 года назад

I wanted a Chanel bag for a long time. Then 7 years ago I became vegan and sold the few designer bags that I did have. It was an added bonus that an ethical decision took away my desire for designer leather goods.

@sarahthatcher123 3 года назад

I never wear leggings…it seems most everyone loves leggings to lounge around in. Their go to loungewear staple….I cannot stand the tight fitting feel and to me they are so constricting and uncomfortable. I wear loose, wide leg , lightweight, flowy Capri pants . Each to their own. Knowing what works for me and accepting it really brings me so much freedom in so many ways.

@melissa4896 3 года назад

I like your last statement there: "my bank account is starting to back me up"; certainly is a good feeling, I'm getting there too. For me, I'm starting to know which fabric I like the feel of regardless of what brand is selling what, and which I don't which helps me make better purchasing decisions. Crop tops are really in and high waisted Jeans which just aren't me so I don't buy them... "essential" is totally different for everyone for sure like you stated.

@vanessablacksmith3200 2 года назад

Where do you find good tops that aren't crop? Crops are not my thing and I'm struggling to find normal length tops online..any suggestion? Thanks

@melissa4896 2 года назад

@@vanessablacksmith3200 they are certainly hard to come by these days, so lots of times I resort to thrift stores.

@Travel_culture 3 года назад

agree with hills and must-have items. I decluttered so much since the pandemic started, donated, give away, and sold clothes and house goods, trying to have just what I need and don't spend on things I don't need.

@christinezwicke1002 3 года назад

WOW...sheer brilliance! I have been feeling some "cognitive dissonance" that is mounting with all of the "essentials." YOUR content in this video has opened my eyes and defined exactly what that nagging feeling is. While I have fantasies of wearing many of the pieces you ticked off, my lifestyle just doesn't call for them. And, the price tag to finance the fantasy is beginning to keep me up at night!!!! So, now that you've defined what I couldn't, I, too, am starting to declutter my wardrobe. I'll sell what I can and donate what I must...and stop the bleeding ($$$$). I have no words, except I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Signed, soon to be free❣

@beverleychong11820 3 года назад

I've stopped buying clothes that I thought looked lovely but didn't suit my body, also clothing in synthetic or itchy fabrics. If its not comfy I'm not going to wear it! The same with shoes, I've got rid of so many pairs of gorgeous shoes i didn't wear because they were too high for me or just plain uncomfortable.

@TrishasMusic 3 года назад

Totally agree that others' essentials don't always work for you! For me, I absolutely can't stand wearing black (I only have 2-3 pieces of black clothing that I can't declutter for professional reasons) and I looove wearing color - however everyone is saying that you NEED to only wear neutrals to have a capsule wardrobe. That is absolutely not true! I have a total of ~70 items of clothing and 10 pairs of shoes for all 4 seasons while still having a fair amount of colorful pieces (and neutrals to pair them with). I also don't own a pair of nude heels just because everyone says you need them. Listening to my intuition when it comes to personal style has left me much happier!

@ashleyanastasia7779 3 года назад

I agree; I have a 119-piece wardrobe, and it has always been full of color, and never any nude heels, because nude color looks terrible on my skin tone. I also don't own black heels. My go to heels are currently navy or holographic silver, because these compliment my complexion.

@_inflection3209 3 года назад

I watch Fernanda (Approximately right). She's great to watch for capsules that are chock full of colour and pattern . :) I watch her despite living in black. A colourful capsule is totally possible!

@mariawelling4194 3 года назад

At the end of the day your happiness is all that matters..Love!!

@ldg44 3 года назад

Yes x1000 about the heels!! Also as someone with hyperhidrosis, I've had to really question the sleeves on items and also material. I would buy sleeveless tops but never wear them because if I threw on a cardigan or blazer to go to the office, I just ruin the armpit with sweat :( I also compiled a list of colours I buy so everything goes together seamlessly.

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

So true!! Do what works for you!

@kathrynp7595 3 года назад

I’m with you with color, I just wear black, white, grey and denim. Easy peesy👍🏼

@priyab8367 3 года назад

I absolutely LOVE seeing the change in your attitude over the years. It really helps give me pause to rethink my shopping habits but in a different way. I’m not a hoarder - I’m an overzealous declutterer and don’t have enough to wear often but your advice and experience still gives me perspective as I shop.

@siminapopa9269 3 года назад

Down to earth like always Christina...you forgot the Oxford shirts🤣 I was browsing in a 2nd hand store today and my hand was touching some shirts....and then I remembered you and stepped away 😂🤣😂 so proud of myself. Thanks for being that voice on my shoulder 🤗

@jessicacox2005 3 года назад

I think for me I've realized how much of our identity can get wrapped up in how we look. Part of that is what we wear. Growing up wearing ratty hand me downs I was categorized as poor by others, though I never felt that way myself, eventually I allowed others view of who I am to shape how I viewed myself. Although I didn't have a concept of judging others as a kid, I do remember looking at the rich kids in our class, and thinking how lucky they were to be able to wear new clothes every year. Those kids happened to also be the most popular kids in our class. Coincidence? I think not. As a kid, the message that I absorbed was that people that had more money were better than me. It's about so much more than clothes. As I go through this journey of minimalism, I'm also figuring out who I am, and who I want to be based on more than what I have. In the past, I have seen buying myself nice clothes as a form of self care, and a reminder to myself that I am good enough. While I think it's important to take care of yourself and have what you need, I know realise that that my sense of self has become tied up in things that don't matter. Clothes and fashion are very important to me, and always will be, but it's more about self expression and taking control of the image I'm presenting to the world rather than how much I have. Something I rarely buy now are higher end pieces that are brand new. I buy them used, which is funny because not very long ago, I found thrift shopping disgusting. I think it was ptsd from my childhood lol.

@yanam6787 3 года назад

Absolutely loved this video. You nailed it about the staples that strangers keep telling us a must haves... for them maybe... keep going with this content - super good 👏🏻

@theprousteffect9717 3 года назад

Your honesty is very helpful. It can take a long time to let go of the fantasy self. It's akin to having to stop hanging out with a super fun friend whose lifestyle is simply incompatible with yours. I'm fully aware of my fantasy self and yet I still occasionally buy things for her instead of me 😂

@user-nd6jf6le8w 3 года назад

Stopped buying patterns and bright colours. Figured out I was most comfortable in gray, green and lavender colour. Stopped buying clothes and shoes in general because I still have too much for one person.

@elizabethsmith1803 3 года назад

As you get older you will find high heels have actually damaged your feet.

@mrsbenn1 3 года назад

@ E S: Agree and shall add, your back as well!

@akreeger7742 2 года назад

This is why I stopped wearing them. Any heels have a thicker heel, or a wedge. Otherwise, no thank you!

@iamkateo 3 года назад

I discovered you through your Aritzia hauls and you have definitely come a long way! Love your new mindset and attitude towards clothing and minimalism. I always need to remind myself of this come sale season!

@kwit7377 3 года назад

I think success is internal...it can’t be measured by a persons appearance:) I only buy comfortable shoes now!

@tracymeserve5627 3 года назад

For your allergies: have you tried buying an air filter for your bedroom? I got one last year and my allergies improved dramatically.

@marciagarcia8486 3 года назад

Excelent true video . I have a wardrobe which doesn't reflect the life I have now , and probably won't have anymore . I come from fashion industry and acumulated 'must haves ' and personal creations. I have already released a huge amount of pieces , like 500 😮 in 2 years . Long journey but with woman like you, it makes easier for us to recognize the path. ❣️

@jenniferbruckler3942 2 года назад

What a refreshing message. The thought of giving myself permission to never buy another pair of heels - liberating!

@AprilBelle83 3 года назад

This video has really hit the nail on the head for so many thoughts in my head when it comes to my wardrobe… thank you!! 🌼🌼

@SlowGaze 3 года назад

Dang, what you said last about how you may have looked expensive (read: successful) at one point, but now in your most comfortable form, your bank account is "backing you up". Resonated hard. Kudos and thanks for the inspo! xoxo Diana

@eldanewman6195 2 года назад

I love your videos and how honest you are about what works for you and not worrying about what others think. You're awesome

@diadoranorman4605 3 года назад

I appreciate this video as I've been thinking on this subject quite a lot lately. Thank you for sharing 😊

@annie13s 3 года назад

Body tight dresses, skinny jeans, tight clothing in general, high heels, cheap looking/feeling items that I don't feel will last. Items that I can't see myself pairing in multiple ways/occasions, items I see myself out growing quickly as I grow older, items that only suit my fantasy self. All those are either gone or in the process of going

@tinab5468 3 года назад

Totally with you on the dresses! I just don’t wear them, but for years I convinced myself I ‘needed’ them. Your content is inspiring, keep it coming!

@marf1999 3 года назад

Good on you! So proud of you!

@claremcguinness196 3 года назад

Good for you, I am going through that transition at the moment too, and it feels great, I feel like I'm finding my true self 👍❤

@sirribeckline6844 3 года назад

I love your authenticity

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

Thank you ❤️

@chelseablackburn4061 3 года назад

Your content is always so refreshing especially after watching so many videos and influencers that encourage consumer culture it’s nice to see someone keeping it real :)

@sheilakosoff5806 3 года назад

I just came from an essential “must have” video to your channel and it explains why I overspent and wound up with stuff I do not really wear. You are so right about the waste of time and energy. My essentials are a pair of black pants that feel like I am wearing pajamas. I have so many jeans that I would never wear if I can wear these black pants. I have also worn dresses for my entire life, but now in my 50’s, they do not feel like me. I wear them in the summer to stay cool. My essentials are now my button down shirts( in a variety of colors) black pull on pants and a long cardigans or dusters. I have so many dresses that do not give me joy. I do like a good shirt dress though but it’s hard to constantly declutter because these dresses and skirts are from Reformation. I fell into the sustainability hole. It feels endless.I really appreciate you and a small wardrobe . You guys have helped me find my style from the chaos of prairie dresses and skirts.

@kbsyoutube3304 3 года назад

Great video! Thank you so much for posting.

@blueskyvan4118 Год назад

TRUTH!!! One of your best videos!

@zoraidarodriguez1761 3 года назад

Fantastic video and so true. I feel I have wasted way too much money on clothes only to wear them once, if ever. I am almost done with minimizing my wardrobe to only what I love, is comfortable and can work in almost every season. You are an inspiration. Thank you for your advice. 👏💕

@saralaird8132 3 года назад

Loved this video Christina! I found it really informative 🖤

@Monfardini2008 3 года назад

Your content is helping me a lot! Thanks for sharing your journey, much love from Brazil 😘❤️

@josseemacinnis1778 3 года назад

Love it! You go, rebel!

@catkozia6565 2 года назад

This is very helpful. I am in the midst of a style change and major decluttering after a big loss in my life. Bless you!

@sarahthatcher123 3 года назад

Wow! It is so cool to see how minimalism has really changed your perspective so much. You sound so different…in a really good way. What great progress.

@fan_of_horses9104 3 года назад

You are quite endearing,shy but confident and learning about yourself, it was nice watching your video, I used to be a horder and would buy every colour in a dress or top i liked and wear perhaps one or none of them, I recently felt so overwhelmed by my clutter and have been binge watching declutter videos, I got rid of around 80% of what i owned, instead of buying more things i am now wearing what i do have, i have so much less and i love the things i have, they are organised and i can find evrything straight away, other good habits are falling into place naturaly, it feels so refreshing

@FlexyB100 3 года назад

I loved this video - it's given me so much to think about :) x

@lynneansani3568 Год назад

You make sense and you say what I am thinking. And you don’t go off on tangents. You get right to the point. I’m so glad I found you! ❤

@josephinem. 2 года назад

Hi Christina, your video popped up in my recommendations. Happy that I clicked on it, as I feel I have found a peer! For years I have been trying colors and clothes that people said were a necessity or on trend. I no longer listen to that and happily wear the clothes I like (black, white, grey and a bit of beige and casual style) It’s liberating! Liked and subscribed of course! Will check out your other videos later today. First going to donate those high heels that I have been keeping in my closet for years and never wear… 😄 Many greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

@erljimenez8824 3 года назад

I really relate on you Ms. Christina😍😍love your videos, really helps me. Thank you.💙💙💙

@ckitch10 3 года назад

Wow.. this video is sooo good and so true. I 100% agree with not buying peoples "essentials" only to be disappointed it didn't work for you. There are some things I have tried and tried and tried and they just don't look or feel right for me so I am with you.. so good!!

@kellykwon9294 3 года назад

LOVE this video!

@rachellemini8632 3 года назад

I feel the same way about colors. I do like them but I almost never reach for them! I wear all black like 90% of the time and that’s what I’m comfortable with. I do also wear gray a lot.

@lesliebeard4505 3 года назад

Pencil skirts. Short skirts. I want more comfort when I sit. I also do not want to worry over much about how I am sitting and if people can see parts of me I don't want seen.

@Ensoullife 3 года назад

Allergies are the worst! I drink a cup of nettle tea once a day and its a natural anti-histmine! That said.... I AM SO HERE for this wardrobe video. I am in he same place. I spend a lot on clothes. :(

@inderjitkainth5353 3 года назад

Omg thanks for that tip.

@spiritbeingapotheca 3 года назад

Yes! I was going to suggest the same.

@Ensoullife 3 года назад

@@inderjitkainth5353 It saves me when allergy season is bad! I hope it works well for you too!

@iamkateo 3 года назад

This needs to be pinned! 😆 Thanks for the recommendation, I love nettle tea but never knew it was good for allergies!

@moirasalerno3431 Год назад

This is the best conversation...I would buy items "just in case" and then they would sit in closet since half the time when I go out its just to run errands and who dresses up for that? Even working from home you can dress casual in a video call. Thank you for the video!

@709sunshine 3 года назад

Backpack girl here too 😉 lovin this vid.. Really great advice!!! Gotta say I’m with you on all these items. I came to the realization several years ago that I just don’t have a need to wear dresses skirts and heels or anything that makes me feel uncomfortable. I spend a lot of my days outside in the Canadian Rockies and they just don’t fit my lifestyle. So have not purchased these things in many years now and have rid myself of what I for some reason was hanging onto. Having only the items that fit my lifestyle is all I need. I never really purchase new items as I know what I like, I know what I will wear and when I do make the rare purchase I focus on quality and always ask will it fit my lifestyle! ☮️ ❤️

@emmysikorski44 2 года назад

I’m trying and struggling to be happy with my closet the way it is. I have a lot of beautiful things that I love but I relate so much to the chasing the next item that will make my wardrobe “perfect”. More will never be enough. I know this rationally but sometimes the need is overwhelming and I say to myself “just this one more thing, then I’ll stop spending “. Your channel has a really great genuine message and I continue to watch your videos when I’m feeling that need come up again. Thank you 🙏🏼 Keep up the great work!

@suzanajerkovic7296 2 года назад

So true,thank you❤️

@BudgetLady 2 года назад

Love this!!! I used buy lots of clothes. I am on a debt-fee journey. So giving up buying clothes was the best thing I can do. I am loving the slow fashion lifestyle. Black, white and tan is my go to color palettes. 🥰

@kathyesargent9088 2 года назад

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️so happy for you.

@AmberSlemmer 3 года назад

Love this! I'm with you 100% on buying colors. My wardrobe is all black with a few greys. It's been like that ever since high school. But for awhile I bought items in a navy blue thinking "oh it's really close to black, I will probs wear it!". Lo and behold, I never ever did. So I do not buy navy blue anymore :)

@VickyYeh0413 2 года назад

I like how you are so true and changed for real good.

@krystiesolfyre5340 3 года назад

Thank you again for your transparency and sharing that you too are a smaller chested woman, I’m starting to really embrace my body and honestly it’s so beautiful, we all are. Really enjoyed 💕 the video

@heatherp7836 3 года назад

That wedding ensemble you had on is 🔥 🔥 🔥!

@ginkomug 3 года назад

I love your channel! I’ve been purging my closet along with you. I no longer buy white pants and button up shirts. Every time I wear white bottoms at the sports medicine clinic where I work, I immediately regret it because I’m always on the floor demoing an exercise and they get ridiculously dirty. I also feel too restricted when I wear button up shirts, finally donated my last one!

@Tam-us1kf 3 года назад

Your realization was spot on. I am always giving things away because I don't feel comfortable, it doesn't fit right or bring me joy. Since I am now more in tune to my likes and dislikes, I'm more selective with my clothes when it comes to material, fitting my lifestyle, and my desire to wear them over and over again. I also want to save more money and can't see spending so much on clothing anymore so I am becoming familiar with the life of thrifting. As far as heels....once in five years.

@eugetesta5847 Год назад

Great video. Thanks ✨

@JennaJohnsonRecipeDiaries 3 года назад

I fell into the must-have categories a lot. I had a trench coat and white button-up sitting in my closet for the longest time that I never wore.

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

SAME

@victoriavargas7935 3 года назад

After Covid hit... I realized that I did not have enough of the clothing that I needed. I owned only one pair of joggers and I would wear them almost every day to walk dogs and then take them off... I was not able to buy anything when Covid was full blown. After it got better... I went out and bought lots and lots of joggers which is what I usually need to wear more of at this point in my life. I was very very suprised to see that you gave up colors because knowing your best colors is also about minimalism. I see the color palette your attracted to... but I think you would look great in a little bit of color.

@andreaaviles3978 3 года назад

Christina, I love seeing how far you've come in only a year with your closet and appreciate your raw transparency about a fantasy self and these "treats" we think we need but aren't "you." I bet it feels like such a relief to have a uniform that you're confident and comfortable in. I wonder, do you know your Kibbe type and did that help you address things that are a fantasy self vs. what you tend to gravitate towards?

@belindabarbour382 3 года назад

I follow Lucy Moon and she did a similar video. These videos really resonate with me, I feel tempted often by influencers' style, instead of recognising their personal style isn't compatible with my life. So glad some of my favourite influencers provide that balance!

@laurab4570 3 года назад

I’m obsessed with your Ana Luise cardi set so I had to invest into it yesterday! I’ve been wanting some staple jewelry, but I haven’t purchased because I couldn’t find anything I truly loved. I placed my order yesterday 😃

@margarettuimising9995 2 года назад

Great insightful video.

@candaceellis5815 2 года назад

Happy for you. I'm not getting rid of my stuff though (I understand you are not saying to). I paid cash not credit and worked 40 hrs. a week so to me I earned my items. But it makes sense if you don't like all those things don't buy them. For years I avoided RU-vid bc it does make you want more stuff...which is true.

@allysonpitman8127 2 года назад

I’m with you!

@susanvelez6534 3 года назад

What a journey I’ve seen you grow so much 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

@nishaisamazing 3 года назад

Great video! I've started a list of things I won't allow myself to buy too! Not much on it so far but will add as I learn :) x

@AnneEdited 3 года назад

It really just clicked in my noggin on that what you watch dictates/heavily influences what you buy and your overall lifestyle. I mean I know that’s common knowledge, but you know when you know it but kinda just put it in the back of your head and leave it there kinda thing? Lol This video just made me think back when everyone is aspiring to be a beauty/fashion blogger/vlogger (including myself). I remember thinking that “oh yea… this x item will be good for a post etc.” At some point, you end up realizing that you’re starting to live for other people and not yourself. You’ve highlighted how the trending “essentials” videos, while it might be well intent and a really helpful guide for other people, it could end up being an aspiration purchase. Sometimes, at least for me, my senses goes out the door when I see something pretty and shiny even though the thing might not work with my current lifestyle. But yea, I remember back in my 20s when I bought all these heels (cuz they’re an investment to my wardrobe I’m trying to build 🥲 lol) and thought… I’ll be using this til I’m in my 30s working my corporate job. Welp, I can say that that was a lie cuz I use the same pairs of chucks when I leave the house (when I do leave the house). Thanks for sharing! I find your videos really relatable since your earlier content was fashion based and have transitioned to a more mindful spending and simplified life. Even though I don’t comment as often, I make sure to smash that like button for the algorithm.

@greatful1512 3 года назад

I really love you wedding "go-to" outfit

@reishiyang5395 3 года назад

I'm a backpack girl too~ and my dream bag is a Cambridge satchel backpack. It's not vegan but I'm looking forward to find a secondhand of it.

@gloriakim4289 3 года назад

my wardrobe has absolutely gone in this direction. Black and white tops and comfortable jeans or slacks. I would love to see a video on your hair and jewelry! For me I find with a more simple wardrobe, hair and jewelry really shines!

@jinimuzic 3 года назад

Love your content. I can so relate to it ❤️.

@Snitzler4710 3 года назад

I’d rather have a wad of cash in a wrinkled paper bag (401k, mutuals, roths accounts) than carry around an empty Chanel purse.

@Christinamychas 3 года назад

Yep!!

@MoniqueSinha 3 года назад

I totally agree about doing what works for you and not go with other people's must haves.

@amyhoover9 3 года назад

I've made plenty of mistakes when it comes to buying clothing, but when I place a budget on myself and stick to a list of things I need, that allows me to have more money saved in the bank for my future. I remember when I first got into the capsule wardrobe system myself, and since then, I've transitioned out of that mold of having those "absolute essentials" like the white t-shirt or white button up shirt. I honestly just don't enjoy white as much as I used to, and so black is the only basic color I have in my wardrobe as it complements the rest of my very colorful palette.