After weeks of research and hesitating I've made a break through after watching your videos - I just basically grabbed the best clothes that I love to wear and moved them to a spare wardrobe, creating a basic sectioned capsule wardrobe. Stage one! Thanks Signe.
I really like your advice to be honest with yourself when it comes to style. How many times did I buy items I "wished" I would wear and never did. Stick to what works for you and be true to yourself 💜
Best quote: "Be honest with yourself." Will I wear it? Do I love it?" Or, is it an impulse or am I thinking of buying it to model someone else? Good advice...makes me think!
This has been neat. I'm with you on the heel hight and comfort in shoes; haven't worn anything High in years. Looking forward to the next in this series. Thanks and Cheers.
I like the way you’ve curated your wardrobe. It’s very functional and mixable. I am doing good because I already have several of the basics in my closet.
Agreed! I don't even own a white bra anymore. Nude works much better with everything--especially white. Probably one of the best tips anyone ever gave me.
OMG I have just realized this video is from 5 years ago, I thought it was new,!!!! so timeless pieces you are still on trend, even 5 years later!!!! I am amazed :)
I love your channel. I found your channel yesterday and subscribed. I love your style and I feel that I have finally found someone I can relate too. This autumn I have thrown out all the items I don't wear and I was surprised to find that nearly all the clothes that remained were navy, light grey, white, off white and a few black items. And everything that went to charity was bright and colourful. So now I think I am on the road to understanding my own style but I still need encouragement not to go back to my old ways of wasting money on clothes I'm not going to wear.
im the same, i really prefer all the boring/neutral/classic pieces at this point in my life. i see alot of nice things around that totally catch my eye but i just know ill get bored of them too soon and i will not like wearing them and they will just stay in the closet. so cheers to white light and dark grey navy blue and black simple sweaters and black grey and dark blue washed out/destroyed jeans. and totally simple and elegant booties.
For ladies with more well endowed busts, a crewneck is often the wrong way to go. They actually make everything appear larger and are not particularly flattering in general. A v neck is much better and doesn’t make you look like a large, lumpy wall.
Fashion Diva I have triangle shape, round face, B cup and small neck so crew-necks, roll-necks and sweaters make me look fat. I'd rather wear v-necks, lose necks and cardigans to look slimmer.
I'll be going to the library to check out "The Cool Factor" for sure. With your help, I have streamlined my clothing pretty nicely but I really need to tackle my jewelry & accessories. Really looking forward to this series!
Thanks to you I've started thinking of a seasonless wardrobe. I live in south central Texas, so I especially like this idea as we really only have two seasons and it rarely snows here. Cold is 55 degrees F. Summer hot is high 90s & low 100 degrees F.
I'm slowly building my effortless wardrobe clothes. When I need ideas, I watch your videos over and over. Also looking into buying some pieces from everlane. Can't wait for the next video.
Love your aesthetic! You have such a beautiful, well curated, and sustainable wardrobe. I can sit and listen to you all day! Your black dress....can be worn as a tunic over jeans. You might even belt it...or not. A long necklace....hint hint....that drops to the middle of that dress/tunic...perhaps a statement pendant/charms? I think you would get more use out of that beautiful black dress worn more as a tunic
Ladies, she has a wonderful cool color-based wardrobe, if you are on the warm side (skin, eyes, hair) try to chose warm tones for the upper clothes (instead of gray, taupe, instead of cool white, warm white and so on).
Yeah I noticed after a year how much of my clothes I really wear. All I wore the whole year we're basics plain short and long tops,d denim shorts jeans with a simple cardigan, hoody or jacket. Guess when have family (hubby and kids 4 & 5 year olds) tend to want dress quick and comfortable.
I know you visit the UK so if you visit a Marks and Spencer store (you will definitely find more than one in London) you can get quality white T shirts that are not see through. I have two myself.
Brilliant, thank you for this. I was feeling a little lost with clothing and I tend to buy too much or lots of something I like and then never wear them all! It is so nice to listen to someone make perfect sense. I would like to ask one question, do have separate work clothing to your clothes you wear when your not working?
I love your style and you're beautiful. You inspire me in my way to become minimalist. keep the good job in this channel 👍 Oh and a good tip for white t-shirts and clothes is wear black underwear, sounds crazy but it works, it's better than use white underwear.
Hey Signe! Love your channel, thanks for all the tips you share! Try the Muji brand for non-see through white tees. They're cheap and a nice, thick quality. You can wear a yellow bra under, and it won't show! Even probably red, as it somehow blends into white skin tones and doesn't show under white most tops...
One of the best books I've ever worked with for creating YOUR best capsule wardrobe is The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees. She's a very successful blogger and her book is based upon this work. You might like to give it a try :)
@@mariasmith2198its the other way around too, just because you see someone wear black bra with white shirt that doesnt mean all parisian do the same. What are you trying to proof there? 🤣
I love your style ! I think I have almost everything you mention in this video, I don't wear dresses or skirts I'll wear a dress to a wedding but that's it, and I have two pairs of dress shoes in black suede, looking forward to your next video
This sounds like a great series. I definitely enjoyed this first one. I have a somewhat different style than you in that I love to wear dresses and skirts but I really like your style as well! I find that I can apply your videos easily to my own style. I also greatly value comfort!
What a great video. I love the logic behind each piece. Since moving back to Prague 2 months ago, I only have a small/capsule wardrobe wanna be and I love each piece, although I need to update it for autumn/winter now :P Agree with nude bras!
Thanks to you I have already started my capsule/basic wardrobe and most of my pieces have come from second hand shopping, im currently on the hunt for a leather jacket and some light washed levis jeans wish me luck lol, I plan on applying this method to my childrens wardrobe as well, thank you for all the style love you share, it has really helped with my finances as well as my confidence 💕
DKNY makes great white T-shirts that I buy in a three pack at TJMaxx (mens) that are 100% cotton. For a better quality T-shirt you can not beat Gap at $20. If you like your T-shirt loose, I would size up. Also, when wearing anything white on top, I suggest a nude bra. Victoria Secrets has a T-shirt bra for $35, that hides any bra lines. Keep up the great work!
If you worry about the white t shirt being see through, pair it with a nude coloured bra. I used to think they were just for old people, but they go completely invisible under light colours as long as the bra colour is close enough to your skin tone
Love this video. Again very helpfull! I started my capsule 1.5 years ago, but im still looking for good quality basics as you said. Especially t shirts. I love a good v neck shirt that is a lighter fabric. I always bought them at h&m cause they are exactly what I look for but the don't even last one season cause the quality is so bad. Tried other brands, but never found what I looked for so if you know a brand that has good ones, i would love to hear your recommendations!
I am wondering how often do you wash your clothes? It looks to me that with only these items I would have to wash at least 2x a week and then only a small load ...
I love the idea of a capsule wardrobe, I just would prefer mine to have a few more print or colors... cause you kind of just end up looking exactly like everyone else in my case.
yes she does but even basic can have a color or two in there, i for example have very similar capsule but i also have a purple sweater in, that also goes great with everything else, i simply have it for a little pop up when i feel like it and i love it
I moved to Norway a few years ago and while I love the "effortless" style popular in scandinavian countries, I hate that it seems to ignore women have different body shapes. Most of the items you mention here would make me (an inverted triangle petite) look like I am wearing a garbage bag. My biggest heartache are the winter coats that are just straight and waaay too long... scandinavian women are so lucky to be tall and often have model sizes.
scandinavian women are more masculine than other european women. they are often heavier built and taller, but of course everyone is different. so i dont know where you live when you see all these "models", scandinavian women have challanges just like women everywhere else.
Two years later and your video still comes handy! I'm planning a 3 months trip to Europe and your video has been a huge inspiration to know what I should pack! Thank you! ♥
Love your heels. Thank you for not promoting stilettos! I am afraid an entire generation of girls/ women are going to have deformed feet and knee and back issues. The shoes you have are sexy, pretty and versatile. No need to cripple ourselves for men's attention. TFS
Do you have any tips on photographing your clothes? Your wardrobe sheets always look so clean! Whenever I try to take photos of flat-lays or clothing hung up, I always find it hard to get the lighting and color balance to look right. Is there a better way than having a designated/professional light to help with the lighting and then adjusting the color balance/levels/etc. in post?
this video got me hooked; just subscribed! i really appreciate seeing a style that's got more of a classic unisex vibe that's still flattering for women, which suits me better than a lot of ultra-femme looks out there. i'm also a college student so comfort and practicality are SO important to how i dress, but i still want to look put together. thanks so much for this helpful series!
I think &Other Stories is the best store to look for silk shirts! They have very good quality but not too expensive. I havet really seen any silk blouses in second hand stores, or they are always kinda out of style and not very classic pieces. Btw I love that you post so much more now 💕
themeiafy I hear people say this all the time, but you can have fun with neutral colours, Try and have fun with textures too, black leather, black knit, shimmery black silk, White sequins, you can play with shapes and silouhettes too, black top with puffy sleeves and belted waist. People sometimes use colour as a way to quickly show personality and grab attention and be bold... Problem is after a while you start noticing you can't wear certain things with certain things cos the colour and crazy patterns don't go together for you, and the item becomes a waste.
@@mimaesthetic2517 clothes aren't meant to be fun. I mean its fine if that's your thing, but we as women have been brainwashed to think our clothes need to be "fun." I think I can find plenty of other ways to have fun than changing my clothes. I'm not a barbie doll.
Men don't need their clothes to be fun or to express themselves. They express themselves by creating things that last, rather than temporary outfits and hairstyles. I feel like as women we've been conditioned to direct our creative efforts on things that don't last. We need to make our mark on the world, not our wardrobes.
So glad I found this video! I find the hardest thing about trying to create my own capsule wardrobe is how many dresses, thin pants and skirts people tend to use in my research on how to create a minimal wardrobe- but I only wear jeans too! Thanks so much for us pants wearing people's 💖💖💖
I've never tried it but I was told by a bra fitter that a red bra is better to wear under a white shirt than white or even nude. Surprisingly red supposedly doesn't show under white and you don't have to make sure it matches your skin tone like you would with a nude bra.
This style is interesting, and really works, at least for her. The leather jacket is pure 1980's classic, and the rest reminds me of the 13th Doctor Who in grayscale.
I just started watching your videos and love your "pared down" concept of fashion and comfort being a priority! Now I want to go through my closet and get rid of at least 75% of what I haven't touched or worn in years and stick to quality basics. By the way, you'd look great in ANYTHING! Most of us have challenges and your tips are very helpful.
I have Just bought the book and can’t wait start reading it!! Your approach towards life and decluttering is inspiring me a lot and let me tell you that since I have started to organize my life in the same way everything is changing very positively!!!! As an Italian , I am also a Huge fan of hygge ☺️😍
Hello, thank you for all yours videos, I really love your style is so simple but classy very easy to wear. this basic wardrobe is nice and so usefull. Your work is great!
I rarely wear pants (I don’t even own any!!), I do have some jeggings, if that counts. I wear dresses 99% of the time. And I love color... I don’t know how to do a “basic wardrobe” with all dresses. 😂
