is it a fit, or are they just an influencer? 

the reason i like Matilda Djerf and Emma's just-shorts-and-tank-top outfits is because it is easy to emulate for someone who lives out in the suburbs where everything is incredibly casual. wearing literally anything but leggings and a hoodie, or something like lulu lemon shorts for summer time, is seen as a bit stylish and "out there." most of these basic influencer outfits would definitely be seen as stylish here, but are tame enough that i would only be a little worried about getting comments from other girls. and, it is helpful to me because copying and taking inspo from these outfits helps me build up basics in my wardrobe as someone who is recently getting into style.

I like that matilda and emma's outfits are usually more "realistic" than other influencers, but it is true that some people go way overboard thinking they're major fashion icons. except maybe for bestdressed

I sometimes feel like a weird outfit is automatically labelled "a fit" when in reality - it's just a weird outfit. Devon's first outfit is literally chaotic: saying that it's a good fit is the exact "influencer effect" you're talking about.

I never clicked so fast

Just because someone wears unrealistic extravagant clothes and shoes doesn't simply make them a fashion genius with a 'fit'

I feel like the categories should be “an influencer wore it so it’s cool”, “an outfit that even I, a normie, can wear” and then “it’s cute but chaotic and no normal person could wear this” when it comes to influencer outfits

For me the “influencer” effect isn’t seen so much in an individual photo, but in context of all their content. For me many influencers have a go-to outfit that they repeat over and over again. I was following one influencer who I thought was a minimalist with a capsule wardrobe because of her very neutral looks mostly of neutral pants, blazer and loafers. Turns out she had the same outfit in MULTIPLES. She did a wardrobe clean out on her channel and had rails and rails of similar items. Like 50 beige blazers!!! For me the styling talent lies in multiple very different looks but still tying it all together with your own unique flair. It’s not limited to youth, perfect figures or gender. Channels I recommend: Um, my own🙈

I think it's weird to say that something isn't a fit because it's neutral or basic or boring. Like yes, a white top - denim shorts - white socks - black shoes - black purse fit, isn't exciting to the eye and I wouldn't walk past someone and think 'omg, an icon'. But that doesn't make it less of a fit. It's still well composed, reuses colors in a way that makes it all look put together and is cute. And I think most girls that wear that, don't wear that to stand out or have people turn their heads on the streets. Is casual wear, it's comfortable and it's still I fit, I'd say

Any thing Best Dressed puts together is an outfit and that's why she's an influencer.

I love bestdressed. I think she is the one influencer that even if has a different style would get a like from me. Like her 50 outfit ideas video!!? I still go back to it and she just styles one thing in so many ways!!? Plus her dotting big sister energy. God i miss her on youtube

I actually don't like the whole "an outfit being basic used as an insult" attitude, I think some of the most famous fashion icons had very "basic" style like Audrey Heburn and because of this classic look, their outfits are still being emmulated fifty years later. I like styles like Matilda's because I like to dress like that every day and it's more realistic for my closet than buying stuff I would only wear once and never again. Bestdressed's outfits are nice to look at, but I would personally never wear it in real life and that's okay too.

this was a fun one! i will say, a lot of these outfits aren’t a fit to meeee but i love the composition of the photos! it’s the pictures as a whole that i enjoy from most of these which is kinda interesting since they’re fashion influencers haha

this is so weird bc I had the exact opposite opinion of all the outfits! Most of the outfits you said were "just an influencer" were what I would call a fit since they were simple, elegant fits! Whereas the ones you called fits were what a lot of people would call influencer style, i.e. no one would walk out on the street like that unless it's a special occasion or if these were influencers creating content.

I think an interesting take on here is that what makes it a 'fit' is often when there's something we've not seen before - whether its a combination like a windbreaker and sequin skirt, a 'length' thats been out of fashion for a while, a whacky item like a cow sock (personally thought that was a fit, maybe I'll stop buying grey ankle socks no one sees). Our eyes get bored easily and are always looking for new things that shock and delight us

I've never heard of most of these people, but I can see why. They wear very normal clothes, which like makes sense because I think influencers want to be relatable. But personally none of these are outfits I would feel the need to post on insta lol. The fashion people I follow on insta are all very creative and put together things I would never think of, which is why I follow them? Like I want inspiration from fashion influencers, I don't want to just see them in stuff I would throw on to run errands, you know?

Hey girl I'd love so much if you did a video delving into poc and asian fashion and comparing the differences with eurocentric fashion :) i noticed a lot of your content focuses only on euro centric fashion trends and white influencers, but there's so many other trends that I'm able to see just based on my own algorithm (as a latina). A lot of what you call 'trends' I barely ever see, because I'm from a different subculture.

The Emma Chamberlain one hurt a little 😅 but I actually agree with you. I think there’s a lot of other outfits on her insta that would be fits too. She has a “clean girl aesthetic”

I mean, I also love bestdressed Ashley's fashion but it's way too unrealistic for someone who's not living in Manhattan and is a regular everyday person if you go back to her videos, when she used to go to college her outfits weren't that extra, and even in NY when she said she was running errands, she'd basically wear a cute blouse with jeans and converses, which is far more relatable but doesn't appeal as much on the feed, so her posts are way more fancy now (I mean, maybe this is her day to day style nowadays, who knows) I just don't think I could ever go out to get the bus to university in my city wearing a puffy sleeved dress that basically shows the bottom of my ass, and that's why I prefer Emma's style, cuz it's way more chill, confortable and achievable

Before I even clicked on this my first thought was Emma Chamberlain. No hate towards her, as she is very talented in many other ways, but I do believe she’s the definition of skinny conventionally attractive person not doing much in terms of fashion--which is something I believe she’s expressed many times. If I remember correctly she said she just likes to be comfortable and just throw “whatever” on and doesn’t really consider herself to be a fashion girly. What I think we can say is that the clothes seem to fit her well and it doesn’t look like she’s trying super hard to be something she’s not, which is commendable!

loving your sit down content lately Laini :) the vibe, the tips, your style love love

i’d love to see you do this again! i think some good “guidelines” to decide would be are they just pretty? it’s similar to the “are they just skinny” trope… if you cover up their face and just imagine seeing someone wearing that outfit at a park or trader joe’s… would you still like it? another one could be “can i see someone wearing this in florida” lol

I don’t think I have ever been into crazy accessories, multiple layers, super interesting textures, you know anything kinda really crazy. I think it’s fine that some influencers might feel the same way. I love matching sets, simple canvas with a pop of graphics or colours, and I like being more simple and effortless, I feel so uncomfortable and kinda like an imposter when I do too much, I love keeping it more simple and I think being able to pull off a simple style is kinda more impressive because you need to be able to create interest with more limited options

It's interesting what your perspective on 'is it an outfit or is it an influencer' is, cause within India, it's quite a reverse phenomenon. Influencers here can get away with wearing outrageous clothes that people would not wear on the street cause it would not be socially acceptable, just cause they are influencers and the privilege allows them to get inside a car and go from point A to point B without having to step out on the streets. Regardless, great video, love your content and actually mostly agree with your take. Ashley always aces everything.

personally, a lot of the outfits that you said were "just an influencer" were great outfits to me. i think i'm a lot more about the details and matching colors and minimalism. i don't follow any of these people so i don't think i'm being "influenced", it's just my style. but i do think photos do a lot. if i saw these outfits on someone outside, i probably wouldn't notice them as well as on these photos that were taken to showcase the outfits. and also a big part of these outfits is the hair. if emma chamberlain didn't have my favorite hairstyle, that sharp wavy bob, the outfits wouldn't look the same. i feel like you were a little bit too harsh about the paris outfit :') i also agree with one comment i saw over here - that influencers can get away with more "out there" stuff than regular people and i'd rate the outfits the opposite. a lot of outfits influencers wear just aren't realistic.

I think I comment on almost every video so I hate to sound like a broken record but you’re truly the saving grace in the fashion community. Your outlooks are always so fresh and honest and you don’t just preach sustainability, you actually practice it yourself which I love. It’s very hard for me not to get easily influenced on tiktok when it comes to buying excessive amounts of new clothes.

15:10 one look at those shoes and immediately no

but I think wearing something very simple and making it work and making people appreaciate it (which Emma and Matilda are experts for) is actually what having style is. you can wear the most extravagant thing very badly. it’s about their essence and who they are too and I think its absolutely a part of style

I honestly think Matilda Djerf’s outfits are totally basic. But i think its because i love to take risk and experiment more with my outfits and thats why i’m not really impressed with her

Controversial opinion I think most of these influencers are overrated and completely boring whoops

Ik a lot of Emma's outfits are so basic but I love her style because of its everyday wear-ability. I'd feel so embarrassed wearing some more out there influencer fits on a daily basis in my city because it's not very fashion forward. If I had an event to go to I'd definitely branch out with my style!

i loove Steal The Spotlight's outfits, even though they're a bit out there for my taste. but i can always find inspo from her that spice up my outfits a little bit

I find Emma Chamberlians style mostly basic. It looks good on her but mostly it's not something special. She has a style but often it's not very innovative

very interesting. my style leans heavily into alternative subcultures. i take inspo from mall goth, punk, harajuku goth, grunge, and edgier streetwear occasionally too. only 2 of bestdressed's outfits seemed like outfits to me (i love her too and have done a very similiar outfit to her white dress black boots one except i added a black harness and a black collar to mine), and everybody else felt very basic. linmick scratched my brain but not in a good way

I think with clothes , if they wear you .... it’ll look boring With Matilda she picks clothes that suit her , her body , her atmosphere, her character, her energy , and so when she walks down the street she’s not wearing a black dress she wears who she is , and that’s what makes heads turn , authenticity, you can tell a person is comfortable, if what he wears is representing all that there is about him

The problem for me is that all this girls are so so pretty that it doesn't matter what are they wearing, if i see them on the street i would think they are the most fashionable person in the world. But being honest, yeah some of them oufits are kind of basic.

two of my favorite fashion influencers are lara adkins and rui gao. they’re both super bold with their outfits and they’re definitely good to look at for inspo on layering and wearing statement pieces :)

Loved this video Laini! 💕

laini ur channel literally elevated my styles!! tysm queen

That look with the cowboy boots is funny. I saw those exact same boots on Poshmark while I was looking for cowboy boots and kinda liked them. When I asked for second opinions from my siblings they said "no". I don't regret not getting them because I've found other cowboy boots that I love and want to wait for the perfect pair. But it does teach a good lesson to always be true to your style and not be afraid regardless of what others think or say.

Totally understand why you’d avoid looking at smaller influencers for this, it feels like punching down if you gave criticism. You’d rather lift them up, and these bigger influencers don’t need it so it’s not such a big deal to have an opinion!

I honestly didnt get the point of this video. It’s more of “non basic” vs “basic” outfits. Both are fits nonetheless 😕 idk just because it isnt basic, doesnt mean it’s automatically a fit. And vice versa. Some of their “fits” are just unusual combos. Sorry

I didn’t know any of them but the best dressed one was the only one that surprised me and who I loved every fit. The cowboy boots for me ruin everything. I think a lot of them looked good because they are skinny. Not even an influencer but just tall, white and skinny. You should consider doing a similar style but with different body type influencers. Bigger bodies, black bodies, Latin bodies, etc. it would be so much more interesting.

I actually agreed with all your choices! There are definitely toooo many people who hype up influencers outfits. Some other influencers: Kaiti Yoo, Lauren Giraldo, and Ashley Alexander (to be honest most of the time for the last two I definitely think people like their outfits bc they’re an influencer, not bc they’re super stylish) hehe you made me bold enough to also be controversial 🤪

Ashley bestdressed is just incredible. I feel like she can do no wrong lol

We agreed on bestdressed, like every time i see her its like "thats a fit", but i think its because she wears more like what i would call "fashion" over what i would call "trendy". In my opinion a fit is when its fashionable rather than an influencer just wearing trends, which is what the others were doing imo. Like they still looked cute, but they were just trendy rather than putting together like a good outfit ahah

laini! the braids and bangs are so cute. i think you're right that matilda's hair makes her outfits way more cute, it would be a cool video to analyze different hairstyles or how to style your hair when you're bored with it?

Linmick has been my style icon for a year and I’m so happy with my style now. She inspired me to try crazy things and mix colors. Also….The Guizio skirt 😍😍

Is it a fit or are they just skinny/blonde/conventionally attractive

devon in that dress was iconic, one of my favs from her 🥹💋 i love that she’s always trying new things, that makes her a fit queen always imo

It helps me to ask "would this look good on a different body type or in a different social setting." this can be faulty, of course, because some pieces of clothing are more harmonious on people with specific proportions. For example, I will forever be jealous of the way that fishnets look on girls with thicker thighs than me. Same with tank tops and bigger biceps. And also excluding formal wear and seasonal. But it helps when I look at some of the trends coming out of tiktok and fashion runway, that are kind of bizarre outfits but are chic on thin white bodies

I loved Ashley´s style back in the day when she was still on RU-vid. My personal style is more romantic and slightly vintage-inspired, so I preferred her picnic bitch phase. This was before she moved to New York. Now, I am not a fan of her current phase, but it´s good to see how she experiments with different styles. ☺

I think I maybe just do not like influencer fashion?

every one was on spot imo. Emma is basic and its fine but people idolize her and for what

I think ppl tend to forget that real life is very different from the online world were everything seems overly popular or basic. Especially here in normal cities in the USA if someone where to dress like Maltida in that very all black or all neutral Scandinavian style they would definitely be seem as stylish or even over dressed. Most ppl in USA don’t wear lots of black or Scandinavian style outfits-it’s like this overly casual athletic style that’s everyday in most USA cities. So ppl like Matilda ‘s style are extremely wearable but super stylish depending on where you are from. In Scandinavia ( where she’s from ) that style is considered normal/basic.

I LOVE that you asked for suggestions for more diversity 🥰 and I think you should consider smaller creators as it could help them grow 💕Kahlana Barfield and Highlowluxxe are my suggestions

you should check out Camille Rowe - she has amazing style! also loooved the video :)

i liked this videooo. im not a huge fan of emma chamberlain's style but i was surprised you didnt say her croptop-denim-shorts-socks & loafers outfit was a "Fit". i feel like if i saw someone walking down the street in that outfit i would automatically be thinking "this girl is stylish, but she looks like shes just wearing a casual running errands typa fit." but my fav fashion influencer is koleen diaz & she has a pretty unique style you should add her into the next video -HTTV

My favorite fashion influencer is Danielle Bernstein , very New York chic with a touch of western meets Bridgeton milkmaid style. Amanda Steele is another one that I really like. She has the cool girl fits... she does a lot of black very goth chic and also the classic party girl scene looks. Lastly Aimee Song , she has the classic L.A girl chic with a lot of neutrals but she also like to add shoes and bag that add a pop of color to the fit.

Is It a fit or are they just skinny

I started paying attention to fashion in my late teens. Before that I used to wear the most basic of outfits like a t-shirt and jean shorts or a plain uninteresting dress. So whenever I see someone wearing those kinds of simple pieces without doing anything interesting with them, I assume they're just not into clothes.

I feel like that second Devon Lee carlson outfit is one of those things for 'the girlies who gets it' because that tee is a hysteric glamour piece... the design is referencing a vtg playboy magazine cover. So its just one of those 'fashion nerd' pieces for the people who are in it. The like quirky girl hype beasts. SO I think in that sense i would still agree with you and say its just cause she's an influencer.

im not the biggest fan of this trend because personal style is subjective, it may not be a fit to us or everyone but its their personal style! i think you should make a video about your perspective and ideas about personal style

I think every single one of the outfits in this video were good outfits tbh lol I’m kinda confused

i mostly follow the aus based fashion girlies (jacquie alexander, flex mami, tara chandra and zigs_mom) since they incorporate all the small aussie brands that i like to shop from bc they don't charge an arm and a leg for shipping :'-)

I really like this video! I’m old so I don’t know who any of these people are so I feel like I had no attachment or bias… it was entertaining, you should do this again!

The thumbnail!!!!! Wow 💯 also I love these kind of videos you’ve been doing lately, and I love your style!

You HAVE to look up Londongirlnyc! She’s a stylist with an approachable approach to avant-garde style. Even if you don’t like her outfits they’re always interesting to discuss/look at

I've been loving your styling and videos Laini, thank you so much for making them!!! For more influencers, I do sporadically follow Hollie Mercedes (not exactly my style but I like that she lives in Amsterdam, I'm dutch myself hehe), Elliqa (also dutch, I used to love her style a lot but I'm not that into minimalist street/sportswear anymore) Fanny Ekstrand (but her style is veering more into "I can afford expensive stuff" territory for me lately which is sad because she was one of the first people I followed on ancient fashion blogs. she influenced me to get samba's years ago, she wore them with oversized suits, so gooood. happy they're back or still on trend haha but they will forever be a classic), ah and sisters Accidentalinfluencer and (especially) Double3xposure (Reese and Molly Blutstein) have really good style. My top style fav has been Jenny from Wearilive for years though, I'm full on track shorts and cute button ups and vintage knits, I've noticed I really really like mixing weird "genre's" of clothing together. For "celebrity style" I'm all in love with Zoe Kravitz, although I really am not impressed by stuff like "basic 500 dollar cap from the row"... but her styling in high fidelity is top tier and I love it so much

for me "is it an outfit or are they just an influencer" would be more of "is it wearable in everyday?"

If you do a part two you should consider including ruby lyn, lily chee, Olivia neill and mimi moocher. All fashion based influencers who a lot aspire to look like. Would be interested in you commentary!

Molly mae fits into this. She’s creative director of PLL and yet none of her outfits scream stylish or well put together imo. They’re rather basic and look the same

Lol white, white looking thin influencers you mean?

I like internet gf! I love the girls style but sometimes it’s a bit out there so like to hear your op

Can you please do Rubylyn??

literally love this concept so far im your biggest fan

devins outfits are cute by them-selves like, the pieces are very cute on their own BUT she styling them is a NO

They were literally all boring af besides the corset one, yikes

Is it “just an influencer” or that they’re just skinny

When she says its not a fit it doesnt mean it doesn't look good or isn't a cute outfit. Just mean people are worthshipping a white tank and shorts as if its the biggest fashion statement just because its on an influencer

This video was really enjoyable! I would love if you considered continuing this series in the future. Perhaps you could do a version with models or mainstream celebrities? P.S. Your hair is sooo cute 🫶

such a smart video idea laini!!! love the new content

i believe in bestdressed supremacy

I'm older, so do "influencers" actually influence me...? If so, it's in a very subtle way. But I just like to see what the cool kids are doing, even if I don't copy their looks. I don't know who linmick is, but I like all those outfits. I think I'll add her. The only person I currently follow on this list is Ashley. I love Karenbritchick's content--for me it's more about her silhouettes than the clothes or even the colors, bc I just can't wear orange, lime green, etc. Karen wears a lot of designer stuff these days, which I cannot afford. Another person I follow is Alli Vera. She stopped doing YT for awhile and I really missed her! Now she appears to be focusing on IG.

Chill on Emma she's our bestie but like why are you right hdjwkskw

omg also dislike grey 🤣 i never hear anyone say this!!

Your outfits are so unique and always go outside the " guidelines" of fashion my mom taught me growing up so often times I'm shookth

Your bangs are making me want to get bangs and I already have bangs ☺️

i actually love this video & would love to see it in a series!!!!!! i've always been into fashion and i constantly find myself getting stuck in the "is this actually an outfit or am i just being influenced by a beautiful skinny person"; its so fresh to see someone else's perspective on these same thoughts, especially since we have different taste!

Nah it’s is it a fit or Is she just skinny ://

Also this is only looking at fashion through a very trendy point of view ,, it also ignores outfit points for vibes ahah like some outfits are just vibes

I do quite like ruby lynn but I feel recently she’s become more of a influencer than a fashion inspo but it everyone has there own unique style and I love to see what everyone pairs together to make a “fit”

not a single woman of color in sightttt

If you’re still looking for more “fashion” influencers to follow.. Hannah Harrell, danielle carolan, Nicole adalina, Christina Stratton, and Charlotte Olivia. They’re some of my favorites

I love/prefer long tops and always have. It’s time for crop tops to CALM down. I’m so glad you agree.

I think the lost you have now is interesting. I would recommend to look i to kaity yoo, Jasmine Lee (she has more of a soft emo look), you can also try searching up the top kpop fashion influencers cause that’s really interesting to do (and it would be more of an objective view if you don’t listen to kpop 😊)

i love wear i live (jenny) on insta & youtube as well as brittany bathgate and alli vera!!

tbh you have become my go to fashion influencer these days i usually eat my lunch while watching your videos. Im at the start of my 'fashion awakening' and i get the big sister vibes from ur content i love it

This is the same as is it a fit or are they just skinny?

Third fit (Matilda wearing long baby yellow strapless top and pants) reminds me of something Bella from H2O just add water would wear

The first “outfit” is something I wear to sleep