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@emilysunshiney Год назад

I highly recommend Leena Norms's video on creating a colorful capsule wardrobe if you want inspiration for how to work in colors, patterns, etc. into a smaller collection of clothes. Just because you're doing a capsule doesn't mean it has to be all neutrals!

@angelarichmond7821 Год назад

Leena Norms! Leena Norms! Glad to meet another fan! She's amazing!!

@pAnnekoei Год назад

Love Leena Norms! I would also recommend Daria Andronescu's channel. She creates beautiful and colorful capsule wardrobes. She even developed a course called Wonder Wardrobe which takes you through all the steps of creating an interchangeable capsule yourself. I love her videos because they show you can make fun and interesting and personal wardrobes with just a few pieces. Great inspiration!

@sarahnelson8836 Год назад

I love to see more people recommending her! I find myself often sending teens and YA her way that are struggling with fashion and body image just because I know her content is responsible and sensible but still fun and vibrant!

@renarenaldi2316 Год назад

Heck yeah! Another Leena Norms fan! I think her energy and the sewing community have loads too learn from each other

@linw7320 Год назад

Wendy, This was such an interesting perspective on consideration of clothing! Thank you for sharing. Also, Marla's matching coat is a great success.

@YOHOMEGIRL Год назад

coming to comment that it would probably take me about 5 hours to take pictures of everything, and this has definitely inspired me to try this out as well! I've only made a couple clothing items, but it has seriously made me think about all the work that goes into 1 item of clothing item. Also, I can say with certainty that black wouldn't be the color I have the most in my wardrobe (but I will have to put my money where my mouth is and actually do this to see 100% lol) Thank you for such an amazing video!

@deirdrebridge Год назад

I love this. I have never used a digital wardrobe tracker. But I do maintain a google sheet of EVERY article of clothing and accessories I have to discourage my overconsumption of new (even newly thrifted) items. I’ve dreamt of doing it with pictures and may try it. As a textile scientist by eduction, I’m a super fabric snob without the accompanying budget. So I keep things forever. Even cheaply made things. Thanks so much for this new format!!

@joooannee Год назад

Aha! I too list all my clothing items in a spreadsheet. I did that last year because relocating to another country, and I thought it would help with curating my capsule wardrobe. Didn't cross my mind to look for an app :D

@seafog Год назад

I've moved often so I've learnt to keep my wardrobe very small, and I'm an artist who loves maximalist stuff and doesn't wear much neutral colours 😂 One of the tips I learnt is to not buy too many clothes that you can only wear in certain seasons. Instead of buying wool trousers, opt for jeans that you can wear in spring and autumn as is, and layer leggings underneath in winter. You can wear those leggings for yoga classes, jogging or lounging at home too. I used to buy tights/stockings for layering but I switched to cotton leggings because they don't give you static shocks and you also don't have to worry about poking holes in them. Also esp if you are lazy don't buy clothes that take more effort to maintain, because you'd likely wear them less often. I look out for if they are so prone to wrinkling or pilling, makes your skin itchy, cause holes while washing or take forever to dry (thick hoodies!).

@ytknits4892 Год назад

I’ve been using a similar app to track my clothing for the last two years. Using it, I’ve created two goals for the pieces in my wardrobe: -I must wear each piece at least 30 times -I must wear each piece to where it costs me a dollar or less per wear So if I buy something that cost $10, I aim to wear it at least 30 times. If I buy something that cost $100, I aim to wear it at least 100 times. Keeps me in check (especially with more expensive items), as I have to assess whether I think it’ll hold up for that number of wears.

@jamiedebruin9863 Год назад

What app?

@ytknits4892 Год назад

@@jamiedebruin9863 I use Stylebook.

@melimelitus4277 Год назад

A video about slow fashion, while keeping in mind what a privilege that is and a nerding out about data! That’s why you are my favorite RU-vidr!!!

@BratBustersParenting Год назад

The easiest way I find to maintain a minimal wardrobe is to stick to a colour group. Mine is: black, white, gray, green, blue denim and beige/taupe. And I only sew from thrifted or deadstock fabric. Also, I hang my clothes to dry rather than use the dryer to prolong their life. But I still buy fast fashion ... trying to get away from that.

@mewmew6158 Год назад

The hanging things to dry helps SO much! That's a great tip that I've been using too!💛🧡

@nataliamaliga Год назад

I think there's nothing wrong with purchasing from fast fashion if it's items you think you'll wear all the time and intentionally and thoughtfully purchase, as opposed to all the thousand dollar hauls we see on TikTok. I also usually thrift my clothes, but I have purchased from big brand stores/fast fashion if it's something I truly need and see myself using all the time. It's a slow crawl to being fully slow fashion, but as long as we're aware of our choices, intentions, and where we put our money, I think we're doing ok. :)

@Kathywake23 Год назад

Wow what great things you are doing for the environment! Even little steps away from fast fashion is a win!

@TG81 Год назад

I agree with the comments about the usefulness of tracking your closet digitally. I have been using the Stylebook app for a little over a year now and it has been so insightful. I’ve reduced my total number of items based on what I didn’t wear, and I’ve come up with specific color and fabric parameters that I stick with. Before I purchase anything new, I go ahead and add a photo of it to my app and play around with how I will style it with my other items and make sure it’s not in a category that is already over-represented. It’s helped me become much more mindful about purchases and I also love seeing the data! 😊

@marlodevouge1650 Год назад

I do this too! I have used Stylebook since about 6 years ago, then switched my data over to Closet when I moved to android a few years ago (I lost all the closet data and cost-per-wear stats but I edited that and kept going). In stores or for online shopping I will pull up what items I already have in the app that is similar, and if I don't have anything I will see if I can make 3-5 outfits with the item before I buy it - I have saved myself from a lot of unnecessary purchases this way. Also, I just love seeing the cost per wear of an item go down

@The.LifeWithLori Год назад

I'm just getting started with Stylebook. I'm super late to the game 😂😂

@fairypenguinss Год назад

I've been using stylebook for about 3 years and I love it. It's really nice being able to see what items I wear the most and other stats (although I could probably do without seeing the total amount I've spent on my closet though lol) Like you said, it's also great for playing around with styling potential new purchases before you hit buy. I have a rule that if I can't make at least 5 outfits with a new piece, I don't buy it (save for occasion wear) and it's saved me so much money.

@Shlebss Год назад

Yes! Im so glad we're sitting down and having this conservation because since getting into sewing and wanting to make my closet I've been wanting more resources on how to *slow down* in fashion and take better care of what I own and putting more thought into what I'm using my money towards! and as you say, being more "strategic" with my purchases.

@chloebrown4525 Год назад

I love Acloset! I've been using it a little over a year now, consistently tracking what I wear every time I get dressed. My favorite metric is cost per wear, it's kind of thrilling to see that number go down over time. It also helps when I'm in a store debating whether to buy an article of clothing, I can scroll through my closet and really think about the potential outfits I can create. If I'm not coming up with ideas, it's probably not worth it to buy that thing.

@shannontsl Год назад

I wear and care for my fast fashion pieces like they are slow fashion, and having a mum that used to be a seamstress taught me to choose better fabrics within my means too. Finding my personal style and colour, and knowing my body type also helps build immunity towards all the microtrends that are feeding the ultrafast fashion industry.

@angelanice Год назад

I too have been buying a majority of my clothes from thrift stores to avoid fast fashion. I'm so glad you spoke about the privilege involved in making choices that are better for the environment. There are so many things I want to do to help that aren't possible because of my financial status and disability. Thrifting has been the most accessible thing for me and it makes me feel so much better about not being able to do everything.

@Tinaablee Год назад

Alao, I am just gonna point out that even thrifting requires privilege. It is very time consuming to thrift everything, especially if you are going the mindful route and not just looking for stuff, but searching for specific items. If you are poor and have no time but want to look presentable, fast fashipn is literally your only choice.

@haveasmiletoday2814 Год назад

@Tina Schneider (I edited this because I dislike how I wrote this at first lol) I kind of disagree on the thrifting take cuz In most cases, 'privilege' makes everything easier. Even fast fashion since if you have the money you can just buy more fast fashion instead working on buying higher end pieces. Especially since poor people have been thrifting for ages, the statement " _requiring_ privilege" rubs me the wrong way. So this comment bothers me a little because it ignores a lot of nuances. While it is time consuming to thrift everything, People with a lot of privilege to thrift aren't spending all their hours in a thrift store or digging at the goodwill bins they'll either buy online or buy new. I think the only thing anyone can do in the present age is buy less. Because whether your thrifting, sewing, buying fast fashion, buying ethical brands or buying designer were all being told to get more clothes than we actually need. That's the main issue here I think. I do agree that if a poor person needs clothes immediately fast fashion is usually the only route they can go (hence the statement 'being poor costs more'). But too many people are buying fast fashion for frequently for reasons other than that.

@terenaworld Год назад

loved your commentary on fast fashion and how it really is SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN to be so detrimental to the environment. also love your space and the makeover, looks amazing!

@Elin.Noller Год назад

I think one thing that almost EVERYONE i know misses is the importance of materials. Soooooo many of them have winter clothing like sweaters, knits, hats, scarves etc that are...polyester or acrylic!! And then complain about being cold. MAke sure you pick materials that keep you warm, hot tip is wool! And not all wool is itchy, merino and cashmere is very skin-friendly and soft. And on the other hand they complain about being sweaty during the summer, also while wearing synthetic. Just nooo.... And you can get plenty of cashmere and other expensive materials second hand for a fraction of the retail price.

@mimarimani Год назад

I use a 3 capsules; warm, comfy and cold. After figuring out how often I wanted/needed to wash my clothes they each have something like 5 bottoms and 15 tops (as my guideline). I distributed my existing items into these 3 capsules, and put the rest in totes. Now I change between the capsules when the seasons change, and supplement from the totes as needed. I haven't thought a lot about colour coordinating but worried more about fit and temperature. I only worry about colour when buying new items, which is something I rarely do. I love this concept, and that it's based on what I already had. Each season it feels like I get a new wardrobe of items I love, and it's all weather appropriate. Been using this concept for a couple of years now and it really works for me.

@infamoussphere7228 Год назад

Yeah I definitely think that for most places in the world you need a seasonal divide for capsule wardrobes. If it gets to 30+ degrees c and and then below 0 in your country you really can't wear the same clothing all year round. A lot of capsule advice seems to ignore the basic realities of the weather.

@Nicki13Lover Год назад

I love Acloset- I"ve been using it for about a year since I started my current job, and it's really helped me discover my style. Plus it helps me plan out a day or a week in advance to help with decision fatigue or packing for a trip!

@ceciliadietzler1789 Год назад

Yes yes yes!! I started doing this during COVID with the StyleBook App (very similar) and found out a lot of what you mentioned… mostly, if I felt too lazy to add a top to the app, it probably wasn’t worth keeping. After a year, I was able to do a HUGE purge of the things I never wore, and I also realized that there were a lot of things I wore only once a year. Why do we have so much clothing that we can only wear it once a year?!?! My final step to this was to recognize the items I wore the absolute most (black jeans, Chelsea boots, heavy coat) and start investing in more durable items in those categories. It has helped me justify when to splurge and when to hold off on a piece I consider buying!

@frog_exe Год назад

I don't think having a colorful wardrobe is necessarily inefficient though. What I do mostly is pair a colorful top with a more neutral bottom or vice versa, if you have a good balance of colorful and neutral items it's a pretty good schema to follow imo. I could never stick to neutral tones for the sake of simplicity bc I love dressing colourful too much but imo if you stick to "simple" outfits (90% of my outfits are colorful top + jeans / black pants and the other 10% is the couple colorful pants i have + black/white tops) you can have a colorful wardrobe without too much hassle

@daphne4407 Год назад

Dresses are also a great way to make cohesive and colorful outfits- just have some neutral leggings(or tights but they're less durable) and a jacket for winter and you have a year round set.

@kat5000 Год назад

@@daphne4407 or the other way around... I have a bunch of neutral dresses and some colorful tights and leggings.

@ifetayodavidson-cade5613 Год назад

In addition to color + neutral, I am a huge fan of monochromatic, tonal, and color + color looks. Wearing color head to toe works if you keep them in the same family (all warm & muted, all pastels, all jewel tones, all cool and bright, etc).

@ernie39 3 месяца назад

yess exactly!! it's a statement piece, or a piece that contains all the colors the rest of your outfit is made of (a cohesion piece of sorts)

@happytofu5 Год назад

Omg I am ADDICTED to acloset. I constantly try to make new outfits from my existing clothes and try to figure out what items work and which have to go at some point. I did not set up the whole wardrobe at once, but did it step by step. I think the recommendations suck, but its good to see all my clohes at once when creating an outfit by hand. Btw, I also have mostly black items xD

@marikotrue3488 Год назад

Over the last few years excepting shoes, undergarments and socks all my clothing is thrifted (online and in stores). I noticed how the pieces not only lasted longer, but they were more unique in design. A big plus to thrifting, you do not have to "break-in" your jeans!

@ernie39 3 месяца назад

exactly!!

@famkehagedoorn4266 Год назад

though i definitely agree that buying slow fashion comes with privilige, i do think that it's a little odd how people take that statement and use it to justify their fast fashion purchases. being reliant on fast fashion doesn't make it okay to buy a new wardrobe whenever a new trend drops. this supposed 'right' to look cute is not more important than the lives of garment workers. it's an excuse i see used a lot unfortunately.

@marcellerita1 Год назад

I have a similar closet app and it did take a lot of time to do the initial set-up but I think it's totally worth the trouble! Any time I want to buy something I can see how it would work with what I already have.. it's also great for outfit planning to make my mornings quick and easy! I use it to plan my packing list before a trip and keep notes of what clothes need to be altered or repaired or what I'm thinking should be donated/given to friends. I love it!

@Quiteinfamous Год назад

My least favorite part of this conversation is that everyone should be thrifting. That’s so not possible for so many people (especially +size/mid size), I’ve learned that while I can only afford fast fashion on my limited budget & no sewing skills. I still have H&M, Forever 21 and even Charlotte Russe items that’s I’ve had since 2010 or 2011. I don’t have a lot of turnover in my items. I think for someone who is conscious about what is in my capabilities that’s a healthy medium.

@devoraschloss7879 Год назад

my experience is totally different! i find it really hard to find my size (12-14) in the stores you mentioned... often thrifting is the only successful way for me to shop

@ellideryckman5862 Год назад

Totally agree @quiteinfamous - I think we have swung really far to the other side of the argument and missed quite a few points a long the way (not referring to Wendy's video here, more to what I perceive as the general conversation about sustainability and fashion). Yes these companies do promote overconsumption and have unethical practices - but buying from them from time to time and wearing the pieces for a long time can still be part of a more sustainable practice, and we shouldn't demonise people who shop there, when we have no idea of their budget or other constraints!

@erinflanagan9839 Год назад

@@ellideryckman5862 Totally agree with all you're saying. In an ideal world, we'd all be thrifting for new stuff for our wardrobe. But that is not always possible (access to thrift stores, sizing, aesthetic etc.) My strategy now is if I want something new to try and look in charity shops first and if buying new, ideally a sustainable brand. I have failed several times with this stepwise system, often skipping to straight to buying new but at the same time I have things from my wardrobe that are 5+ years old that I thrifted, so I know it's not an extreme adjustment for me. It is kinda hard when you see someone rock an outfit. I'm learning to admire stuff from afar and leave it there lol. I think the key to to buying fast fashion, if that is the best option for you is getting something you know you'll use for long and I personally try and get better quality amongst the fast fashion haha, as well as the sustainability of materials (I tend to gravitate towards natural fabrics but understand synthetics are key for things like raincoats and also that blends can prolong garment longevity). Anyways, sorry for the essay It was just nice to see someone put my opinion on this to paper :)

@kathrynsweetzer7438 Год назад

This really speaks to me 💕 I have items in my wardrobe that go back to the early 1980s. I sew clothes but only buy what I feel I can't sew. I've seen other similar ideas for 'wardrobe audits' and it's definitely something I want to do. We have to change our habits before we destroy our future (and that of our children and grandchildren). 🌍🌎🌏💕👏👏👏👏

@mariannetyvand Год назад

i was literally in the middle of a closet purge/cataloging when this video dropped lol! after watching maria pattie's video on putting together a handmade wardrobe, i found the four aesthetics (some overlapping, some very seasonal) that i feel the most like me in. so now i've been going through my closet and determining that aesthetics each item can be used for and getting rid of the things i don't like or don't fit into either one of them. it's been so helpful and really got me thinking about what things i really don't need any more of or shouldn't acquire bc i simply don't use them, and what my wardrobe gaps are so that i can look out for those things when thrifting or deciding what to sew next!

@PEPSIbamboo86 Год назад

I have been using Acloset exactly for the purpose of reducing clothing purchases. When I am attempted to buy an item, I load the image into Acloset and check the suggested outfits. Oftentimes i find the item i want doesn’t go with the rest of my wardrobe 😅 makes it a lot easier to walk away

@iranouchka Год назад

How long did it take you to photograph your closet? :)

@PEPSIbamboo86 Год назад

@@iranouchka I do it little by little, usually just the items I wear for the day if they haven't been photographed yet. After a month or so you get a good idea of what you like to wear at the moment. The app makes it easy to enter items though

@brittanystorey9460 Год назад

The wonder wardrobe is a fantastic resource for creating practical sustainable capsule that fits your lifestyle and isn’t boring.

@elizabethb3994 Год назад

Have you considered getting a color analysis to find out which season you are and thus which colors suit you best? I had a session with House of Colour this year and it has changed my perspective on my wardrobe completely. I love color and my wardrobe is colorful but also cohesive because it is primarily from one season: autumn. I also have the freedom now to ignore black and white clothing when I shop because I know it doesn't suit me. Rather, my colors are in the realm of creams, browns, and olive greens. I think this knowledge would help you keep color and cohesion in your wardrobe.

@alwaysaravero5215 Год назад

I was thinking the same thing. The reason the one white jacket looked like a lab coat was because that bright white isnt in the same color season as the gold and taupe in the outfit. As a non professional i would say such a stark white is strongly not your color, get it out of your wardrobe.

@nitzeart Год назад

Another advice I would give anyone trying to have a smaller wardrobe is to find a color palette that works for you. It doesn't have to be neutral! Yes find the neutral base if you want but also find the colors that flatter you and those you love the most. Most people will instinctively gravitate towards their best colors. Find if you prefer saturated or muted colors, dark or light, what temperature, cools or warms. Also find what prints you love is it gingham is it plaid? Do you love flower prints do you like stripes? What about retro prints? That way you can make a capsule wardrobe that's not boring and that it's for YOU, not for the minimalist youtuber you watched the other day. Also sort pieces by season and store the ones you're not going to wear those months. You can do a basic wardrobe with your all-year essentials and basics, and 2 smaller capsules for cold weather and for warm weather (I just do warm and cold weather, but you can do 4 seasons if your locations needs it). For example store away all your spring summer items until it's hot again. And store away any item you feel you've grown bored with. It'll get you more excited to wear the items again each time you bring them back out. It's like shopping your own wardrobe. (This especially works if you have adhd haha because you'll forget you have them and it's such a nice surprise when you bring them out.)

@withwendy Год назад

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@lz738 Год назад

You are correct that it is currently very trendy and stylish to talk about giving up fast fashion; everyone's doing it. But what influencers and content creators never seem to talk about is what will happen to all the people employed in the fast fashion industry in very poor countries like Bangladesh, parts of China, Indonesia, etc. The majority of people employed in these factories are women and often even children. I would love to hear some conversation about what their alternative employment will be when we all give up fast fashion, because those fast fashion factories are not going to be replaced by ethical, slow fashion factories - that is not an economic reality. The costs for the consumer will go up, the quantity of items purchased by consumers will go down, and the profits for the factory owners will go down. The factories will close. I'm not saying fast fashion is great for the world or for humans but it's very easy for us in wealthy countries to say "Oh, I don't buy fast fashion. It's not good for the planet or ethical" but without thinking for a minute about what the employment alternatives will be for the millions of people around the world who are currently employed in the fast fashion industry. In many cases, the sad reality is that employment alternatives will either be sex work or other exploitative industries.

@marikotrue3488 Год назад

I always enjoy a good organization so I will be off to Alexander Gater's channel. Oddly (or not?) I find that kind of activity relaxing to watch.

@29028ft Год назад

Did you knit the sweater you’re wearing? I’d love to know what the pattern is!

@al_men_dra Год назад

this has nothing to do with the content of the video itself but rather with dan appearing while you were trying on the suggested outfits, idk but i just loved the simple, homely, realness of that moment? i love your videos and the editing is always top notch in terms of variety and i also love the fact that you show us your content without it being absolutely polished for the sake of being "perfect" or whatever...yes you are a content creator and yes you work from home and yes there are people and life and things around you. I'm probably not making that much sense but what i want to tell you is thank you for keeping it simple and fresh :)

@jennifermartin8232 Год назад

Yes! We’ve got to slow it down. It’s hard for me to think about how much I’ve wasted on clothes I didn’t even wear. It’s a waste of money, resources, and precious space on this planet.

@meganvanmilo Год назад

I was just thinking about how I want to do this!!! Thank you!! Something I haven't heard you talk about though, is that slow fashion is also a lot more challenging when you don't fit "normal" sizes. For me, I can still find stuff in thrift stores but there aren't a lot of pieces that really fit my frame because my proportions are kinda weird. Edit: also, me and my boyfriend share our wardrobe itself and also a lot of our clothes LOL so I wonder how that would go in the app

@kslaney4161 Год назад

Such an important topic at a perfect time. Black Friday/Cyber Monday and all the bustle of holiday shopping definitely can make even the most mindful fashion consumer feel sucked into the allure of NEW NEW NEW and MORE MORE MORE

@Princesse-Chaos Год назад

One thing is buying fast fashion and discarding items after a few wears and other is giving them proper care, mending holes if possible etc. They aren’t the best quality but some of my H&M pieces are like 10-11 yo and still look ok

@jordanngaines8244 Год назад

i’ve had a virtual closet for years and it genuinely is rly helpful for packing for trips and taking the mystery out of your closet. i tag outfits by occasion and the type of weather they are suited for and it is also pretty fun to have the clueless closet

@Hunter-vm1or Год назад

I decided recently that I would thrift myself a basic wardrobe and sew anything fancy or custom that I wanted

@mewmew6158 Год назад

That's a great plan, I can't wait to be able to sew that well!

@kriscox4019 Год назад

I think Verna’s channel ‘My Green Closet’ has some great info on capsule wardrobes that isn’t just neutrals.

@kathleenfast6152 Год назад

I have tried doing a capsule wardrobe in the past and I've realized it's just not for me BUT I'm really curious to see what you learn from this process and how you boil down your style! I love having lots of fun pieces that I can wear for different seasons that aren't coherent. I just want to say that you can have a big wardrobe and still acquire that sustainably or you can have a small wardrobe that you acquire sustainably. If you're struggling to choose what to wear everyday then a first step is to figure out a "uniform" and have a few sets of whatever you wear on a day to day basis. What you have other than that just depends on how much variety you like in your wardrobe.

@elliiahn Год назад

I was so happy when I got this notification!! a video on slow fashion is just what I needed right now :")

@ktkrogstad Год назад

I really appreciate you shining a spotlight on the many issues with fast fashion. As for the capsule wardrobe, I would say my minimalist wardrobe kind of fits this idea. I personally don't like a capsule wardrobes that is exclusively neutrals (black, white, grey, beige, and browns). My aesthetic is a pretty earthy, hippy vibe, but definitely still colourful. I have some darker yellow, forest greens, muted plum purple, blue denim, and muted pinks, among some staple neutrals (oatmeal, black, khaki). I like how they all vibe well together and it makes it super easy to reach for whatever without much thought or effort. I also make sure that my clothes have a focus of comfort / practicality, as I have learned that these are the only items that actually get worn (since I am mostly housebound with chronic illness, my outfits are very pyjama couture lol).

@dummyinblue Год назад

I really like this video! I think I'm going to share it with my sister; we were just talking about building/curating a wardrobe and finding your typical styles. I think a big barrier aside from cost lol is the sizing - you did a few tailoring videos before with the perfect tank top and perfect shorts stuff, it would be really cool if maybe you made a series exploring tailoring thrifted clothes from bigger sizes to fit well or something like that? It's something I've been thinking about but I really don't know how to construct or tailor clothes haha

@elisalobato8387 Год назад

Thank you so much for starting this conversation!! This is so important, and you did put some very reasonable thoughts I've been in crisis with my wardrobe recently, and its hard to deal with the impulse of buying lots of new things without a good reflection. I don't think i'm ready to face a capsule wardrobe yet, but i'll definitely set as a new year resolution to buy less and better, and thrift more.

@mewmew6158 Год назад

I'm planning to go through all my clothes this week to filter out some more things to donate, this video came at such a great time! I love seeing people reevaluate their wardrobe and how much they're buying!💛🧡💙

@infamoussphere7228 Год назад

A comment for people who really don't want the beige/black/grey/white capsule wardrobe or minimalist wardrobe. You can absolutely do colours and patterns! In fact, a multicoloured can be a "neutral" because it contains, let's say, 7 or more colours in it. Therefore you can pair it with any of the colours in that pattern. I recently shipped a lot of my clothing overseas for an international move, and the stuff I kept with me was things like a multicoloured pair of pants heavy in green/blue/yellow tones, and then plain green, blue, and yellow linen shirts that coordinate with them. And I have a skirt with basically every colour in it so I can wear it with any plain coloured top. I don't think I own very much black clothing (couple of t shirts, some shoes and a cardigan) because I really don't enjoy black. I have a bit more navy and grey but it still doesn't make up the bulk of my wardrobe, and I always pair the navy/grey with something bright. And if you do solid coloured outfits, you can do a patterned scarf, if you have a patterned top you can do a plain scarf, etc.

@KyubinSlay Год назад

WENDY I LOVE YOU THANK YOU!!!! I’m a big data nerd and have been looking to analyze my wardrobe. This app is a godsend!

@laurab6180 Год назад

This year I started to learn how to sew, so I can alter my own clothes. This has helped me to really understand how difficult it is to sew a piece of clothing and even understand that some fast fashion prices don't make any sense (so they must be compromising quality somewhere). A meter of fabric cost as much as a fast-fashion sweater! Love that there's a lot of people learning how to love clothes and hope this fast-fashion trend will end soon

@mariannetyvand Год назад

they're mostly compromising on the garment worker's salary 🫠

@Jod3lay Год назад

After all these years I still enjoy listening to the sound of your soothing voice 😊

@viljanordgard2618 Год назад

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that you talk about slow fashion, optimizing for a usefull wardrobe!!!!

@julialiban3085 Год назад

I really love the information about the industry you’ve put into this video. You send a great message Wendy!

@leenanorms Год назад

loved this!

@angelafleischmann483 Год назад

You have the option to train the recommendation for outfits. You can tell it which items shouldn't get recommended together for example because of the bulkyness, shape or fabrics. This way it gets a lot better at recommending outfits.

@geniej2378 Год назад

I love this video! I had a professional colour analysis done to help me pick my wardrobe colours because I know from experience I end up buying pieces which don't "go" together. I have a wardrobe colour palette now, and I took out about 20 or 30 old pieces which really weren't the right colours. I'm now slowly finding and filling the gaps as I live in my new stream-lined wardrobe! The best advice for transitioning to a capsule wardrobe I've heard is to only tackle the current season of clothing. When the season changes you'll naturally see if you have too many or not enough of X and can act accordingly.

@mariellenstathopoulos967 Год назад

OMG this is the exact kind of app I’ve been needing and I didn’t even know it existed. THANK YOU! I really want to work towards more of a capsule wardrobe cu getting ready in the morning and feeling like nothing goes together is so frustrating

@cris_possible Год назад

I strongly recommend you to have a look at Justine Leconte, she has videos talking about fast fashion, green-washing, capsule wardrobe, how to choose a garment regarding your figure, tone and undertone, etc. She's just fantastic!!

@danielbottcher3343 Год назад

Try and find alternatives to donating clothes! Donate what you believe is in lightly worn or new condition. Finding a local company that recycles clothing is a good option. 15% of donated clothes are sold. Around 25% will go straight to landfills and 40-50% are shipped overseas!

@lovelietejada 8 месяцев назад

I love this app! Txsm for spreading the word. I mostly plan my outfits on it so 1) I get more ROI on my items and 2) to lean into my creativity through experimentation with different colors, silhouettes and textures. But you've inspired me to use the stats feature to figure out what colors I gravitate towards and what needs to be rehomed ♡

@juliepenn4327 Год назад

Earlier this year I entered all of my clothing into Smart Closet and then moved it to Stylebook. It probably took me close to 5 hours spread over multiple days to take all the pictures, enter in colors, sizing, fit notes, etc, so I feel the pain. I love Stylebook (though there was a 1 time app purchase), it provides me with data about my closet and the clothing I choose to keep coming back to. It streamlines my daily getting ready routine and makes packing lists so much easier. Couldn't recommend getting a closet app enough, it makes me so happy to see someone else using one! Most of my closet is second hand, but now when thrifting I always take a good look at what I might purchase and think "how long will this take me to enter and is that worth my time."

@emmaburbach5972 Год назад

My favorite thing that I have been doing since I started sewing at thirteen is … UTILIZING HAND ME DOWNS the amount of cute but maybe “out of style” clothes from friends that I have been able to turn into staple pieces is truly mind blowing. For example, my friend thrifted (!!!) a mini turtleneck dress but noticed there was a tiny hole in the skirt so she gave it to me and I just lettuce hemmed it into a top and it is my go to staple turtleneck that I wouldn’t bat an eye at investing $$$ in. And the skirt section turned into ribbed knit socks :)

@juliaostlund9360 Год назад

I LOVE data collection!!! I saw this then processed and did an audible gasp because I got so excited!

@meowdee Год назад

Another fun thing to do, if your friends have similar sizes, is to lend and borrow clothing, especially to try new cuts or styles you're unsure about. I've been curating my wardrobe for a long time, so i rarely have stuff to give away or sell, but i'll happily lend some pieces to friends :)

@potentialcaroozin2385 Год назад

Im obsessed with you, your voice is so soothing and your content is as well, and informative and creative!!! Also you are stunning haha ❤️❤️

@strawycape9693 Год назад

I add colour to my wardrobe mostly with dresses, a sleeved dress and black tights is an easy work outfit for me and they don't really need to match anything else. My home clothes are mostly muted colours, pastels, denim and grey. It seems counterintuitive but when I find something I like, I often buy/make more than one. I have 3 dresses all the same pattern that I made in different colours which I wear almost every week. Light enough for summer but with 3/4 sleeves so with a vest and heavier tights they also work for winter (it helps that the UK only really has a temp range of about 30 degrees (c) across the year). I have also embraced the fact that comfort is the most important factor for me when choosing clothes, so I stick to stretchy knit fabrics and avoid overly tailored patterns.

@blueberry_lemon Год назад

I'm glad I started sewing after the slow fashion trend had picked up, there are so many great resources on making long-lasting clothes and maintaining what you have! And I appreciated this video as company while shaving the pilling off my warm pj pants (sustainability, eh! 🍁❄)

@phroobin Год назад

Oh, I love this! I very rarely buy fast fashion and have a very set colour scheme of teal, black, and white so I'm super interested to see what combinations this might come up with if I try! Thanks Wendy!

@pepermuntkermit Год назад

Also think about the cpw (cost per wear): A dress for 20 but you only wear it once or one for 100 but wear it at least six times (16,67 cpw), already a better deal.

@IJUSTNEEDASTUPIDUSERNAME Год назад

Cheap stuff can last years if you take care of your clothes and mend when needed. A 20 dollar skirt has lasted me a decade and going. Sure, the type of fabric and the way something is made impacts the garment’s longevity. But for certain things, if you take care of it, you can wear it for many years

@estelle8508 Год назад

Just loved it! Different but really refreshing, insightful and overall useful. Thanks Wendy, hope you will make of this format in the future

@ProfMcGonaGil Год назад

I really enjoyed this video! I’ve been watching lots of capsule wardrobe and sustainable fashion videos and I’ve never heard of that app! Gonna try it

@SSNUTHIN Год назад

I loved all of this! I think on some level people are just exhausted in general. When we were bored, we bought and made all of these things, but not there's so much turmoil globally and inflation is hurting everyone. It's easy to look at our possessions as a thing that we can positively influence and control. For myself I have been on a minimalism path for a couple years, not pursuing to live in an empty space, but to get more joy out of the things I possess. Once I started, I certainly knew I was not stopping. The closet is actually one of the things I struggle with the most. As I have gotten older and I am more careful I have been having the thought "I could throw away everything except my sentimental tshirts and my work dresses and I would be happy." Admittedly I don't intend to be *that* overzealous, but it was really illuminating for me. I've started a for-sale and a repair pile, and I am really looking forward to decluttering in a way nothing hopefully ends up on a landfill.

@_waterlettuce Год назад

Thank you for making this Wendy! I'm currently trying to reorganize my wardrobe and this comes in on my feed at the perfect time. The comment section is so helpful too!

@VAMEDEEA Год назад

It's like you read my mind in this video! Thank you very much for the app!❤

@AgatheWiesner Год назад

Loved this video format, I was longing to try to capture my wardrobe with this kind of app, so thank you for being my sign to do it !! I want to create the most of what I already have and then see what pieces I should add if needed !!! ❤️ thank you so much for this video sending lots of love from France 🇫🇷 Have a wonderful day

@brittanywinn3955 Год назад

I am so intrigued by a capsule wardrobe. It has been floating around my head for a few years. A few barriers for me are initial investment and a lack of confidence in my ability to choose the best pieces. Ie style, and colour palette. It's really intimidating.

@annaleonard5340 Год назад

I too felt like I had to buy new clothes to try a capsule wardrobe, but you probably already own everything you’d want for a capsule wardrobe that’s perfect for you anyway. If you don’t wear *insert capsule wardrobe must have* and already have it in your closet, there’s no reason to buy it to start! I saw a good video that suggested putting everything you own in a pile/box/closet/somewhere other than your usual clothing storage and then for the next couple weeks, see what you actually wear out of it. You probably have a few favorites that already work well with each other and boom! There’s your capsule wardrobe.

@signekricka6580 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video, I've been trying to reduce/reorganize my closet and this is so helpful!

@studiowelland Год назад

Loved this video Wendy! As the research and data nerd that I am, I can’t wait to see your results. I’ve been buying thrifted, and sewing my own stuff, for a few years now but I’m finding that I’m craving more of a capsule wardrobe as my pieces don’t always go together 😅.

@Mymakermovie77 Год назад

I loooove this!!! This is such a great idea and good thing to share

@missgabbyb5460 Год назад

I have been on the edge of making a capsule wardrobe for about 3 years but I LOOOVVVEEE colours and patterns so I dunno how it’ll work. Obviously I’ll start with my current wardrobe, since have more or less stopped buying fast fashion and make my own clothes, so maybe this app will help me to decipher what else I can sell (already sell on Vinted) to really get the most wear out of my wardrobe and then I can pin point any items that I feel I can add, by making them myself 👍🏾 thanks for the inspo as usual Wendy, also I have a blanket that I got from the guys that delivered our fridge 😂 loved the fabric they used to protect the floor so they gave me a brand new unused one 😂 want to make it into a coat

@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living Год назад

I haven’t seen your videos for a while, but I want to say that your hairstyle is absolutely adorable. Anyway, great video! What an interesting take on using data to simplify our wardrobe. Well done!

@melanie1384 Год назад

Love this! I am trying to be more conscious with my sewing as well. I tend to make things that are easy sews, but I end up not wearing them so I would like to focus on more interesting pieces and enjoy the proces of making.

@TheEssentialsClub Год назад

Love this so much!! Feeling very the same

@marysue4729 Год назад

I found it very useful to have my colors done (best Fivver purchase ever). I had a terrible habit of buying clothes that looked cute (but turned out not to be cute on me), and finding out what colors looked good on me helped me make good decisions. I also created a work uniform (shirt+jumper dress+trousers) that allows for easy layering and seasonal adaptions.

@anfu7411 7 месяцев назад

Hey there, could you please tell me where you had your colors done? Thanks!

@blufaerie Год назад

Tushy Life! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Also I’m so glad you did this video. After watching you and other RU-vidrs, I started seeing my own clothes and I, too, have been flabbergasted by the time and price of creating garments. Thanks for sharing this!!!

@ianygayo8592 Год назад

loveeeeed this type of content from you! more slow fashion/capsule styling pleaseee

@ChatsWithChris Год назад

Okay okay okay if you truly felt that way about keeping your bed I’ll check it out. I wasn’t convinced until you said that. I’m always thrilled when people I watch have sponsored content because I know they are making the money they deserve. With that being said I’m also always a bit skeptical. A mattress is a big thing to buy with skepticism but I have been looking for a new one for a while now. Your commitment to keeping your bed has pushed me over the edge.

@maggierobertson2962 Год назад

I'm a capsule wardrobe person by nature. I like all my clothes to match one another so I don't have to feel limited and I naturally always play favorites. I ALWAYS have a favorite pair of jeans a favorite sweater etc... That I will choose over and over. Personally I like well fitted jeans with black or white tops and a cool statement piece, a jacket or jewelry or shoes. That's just what I feel most comfortable in.

@eilis5341 Год назад

Your voice so calming

@lilred312benett6 Год назад

I watched the bedroom makeover and it was amazing. I love the various backgrounds that look peaceful. The app sounds like something I'd like to try. My background is data analysis and to be able to see my wardrobe in a different light sounds intriguing. Thanks

@Tina.bina. Год назад

That app is so cool! I'm really looking forward to setting aside time to log my wardrobe and see how it can help me reimagine my clothes.

@LifeByHellen Год назад

I love this! will definitely to trying this app in the future. I have wanted to try a capsule wardrobe type thing for so long but just couldnt figure out what I gravitated towards or it was all things that didn't coordinate. this is a great solution to that!

@heyitsroro Год назад

❤ ohhh wow! the best collab on youtube!

@oliviaschaw6651 Год назад

I love this! you explained it so well!

@kathyesargent9088 Год назад

Love the glow up on your room beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

@tinekejoldersma Год назад

Perfect, Wendy! A video on slow fashion. Slow fashion works if you let go of trends. Wear what you love, not the fashion industry. Some brands work sustainably and sell their unsold clothing to online shops selling it for darn cheap. Buy there. You don't need 10 pairs of jeans that fall apart in a couple of months. It would help if you had excellent jeans that would last for years. It is a mindset change. A woolen sweater will last years only need to buy one a year. If you realize "new" is only in your brain, nobody watches you or knows it is new, you can let go of constantly buying something. Oh, and I own one black item, a pair of jeans 🤣

@12486jules Год назад

Really like this topic. I’m exploring it as it relates to the carbon footprint of advertising. Thanks for sharing! Also, love your channel and would be interested to see what other channels you follow. Thanks Wendy!

@urbanwill1752 Год назад

I’ve been doing a capsule wardrobe for years. I don’t wear a lot of black. Instead I do a lot of color blocking outfits or tonal looks (think head to toe red tones.) I also shop black owned, local, or vintage when I need to replace things (which is rare) Another tip is to go to a shoe cobbler it can save a lot to replace a sole rather than the whole shoe.

@workedfriday 6 месяцев назад

New follower courtesy of our Queen AG. :) downloaded the app and working my way through my closet. Appreciate this vlog very much. 😊

@Mushba. Год назад

WENDYYYYYYY 💚💚💚

@vampgirltish Год назад

hi wendy! i would love if you could make a video about different fabrics and what they’re best used for in garments. i am learning how to sew but have no idea how to pick fabrics. i really liked this video!!

@Rue_pottery Год назад

Perfect video for Black Friday ❤

@sunflower_builds6832 Год назад

Q&A: I would say it would take me 3 hours and possibly I would not use the wardrobe tracker since I still change my mind quickly before I leave the house. FYI I LOVE YOUR WORK!!!