trendy vs. fashionable | what makes the difference? 

I think the thing with Emma Chamberlain is that she often wears the ‘trendy’ outfits before they are everywhere so because of that I would say she is really fashionable. She is one of the fashion girls whose style actually influences what everyday people wear and her styling is so accessible but looks put together. Hope that makes sense

This is a tricky one and is SO subjective. You can wear all trendy items and make it look stylish. The perfect example is that stunning girl with the big curly hair wearing the white corset top and cargo pants. The items are all trendy, but the way she carried it with her hair and makeup and posture and attitude made stylish. I bet you’re going to get a lot of disagreement in the comments, but it’s a great video idea! Anything like this encouraging debate is fun (I think anyway!) great work.

watching laini has made me start calling things "ugly" as a compliment and no one around me gets it but i'll never stop

I respect your opinion but disagree. Matching shoes bag, creating monochrome fits is one of the first things you learn when putting together an outfit. And that’s because it looks good! I don’t always abide by this rule personally, but it’s always a go to for me when I don’t have an outfit in mind, matching is just visually pleasing. Because someone matches doesn’t necessarily mean they can’t put together an outfit. Emma’s outfits always look so effortless and polished because she follows this. Except for some outfits like the burgundy botega venetta bag. That outfit was polished and the bag added some visual interest. I understand ur point of view but to me the girl with the orange top looks great. It’s trendy but cute, if it were me I would pair the Marc jacobs green bag u have Bc the orange and magenta play off another since they are complimentary colors. I don’t mean this comment as hate. Just sharing my opinion and point of view :) I love ur vids and channel! Such interesting content

In my opinion matching bag/purse/accessories can be done fashionably. It’s classy, timeless and can be done in any style. Yes the second (orange prada) was a trendy example, but it can translate to any style.

When I think of fashionable, I always think of the devil wears prada. I feel like you can watch that movie anytime and all of the outfits are still fashionable regardless of time. I feel like mixing trendy pieces with something thrifted or something that you like can make it more fashionable. side note: band tees will always be in style forever!

Lol ive been reading all the comments and i feel like im one of the few that agree with you regarding the whole colour coordinating and matching thing. Its not that it looks bad to coordinate colours in an outfit but it makes so much of a difference if someone can pair things that dont match and aren't so on the nose and still make it work. I feel like it just gives a more effortless vibe.

before i started watching your channel i feel like i would just pick trendy pieces and expect to look fashionable and i didn’t even know there was a difference. but the more i watch and learn, i’m realizing that i can think trends are cute without turning them into my whole wardrobe. and i’m finally finding my personal style?? insane. love you!! it would be so cool if you styled outfits for your subscribers based on their instagram or pinterest.

A tip I’ve heard for pairing colors and creating color block outfits is to be mindful of the color saturations being close. Play around with it and change out pieces until you like the look!

no hate but I have to STRONGLY disagree with the color matching point. I think it looks so nice and put together when your colors match (or maybe I watched too much Best Dressed growing up), and I always think about matching my colors when I get dressed

Love the concept of the video. For me, one thing I find really hard these days is to separate a "fashion crush" from my personal style. I'll see something I like, but I'm not sure if it's something I like because it's me or because I've seen it so often my mind got manipulated into liking it. I still remember hating Birkenstocks when I grew up. As a German village kid, it was the epitome of boring and ugly. Now, 10 years later, I love them and had them now for multiple years. Is it my style, did the influencer world brainwash me, or did I just evolve my style? 😅

This video was fashionable. For me it's about lines and form. I feel like the fashionable ones are thinking like a designer. There's something immortal about their composition. Have you seen the documentary "Bill Cunningham New York"? Some good ideas in there.

I'm obsessed with the bangs! They look so so good on you!

I feel like there's a pattern with these examples/outfits...the fashionable ones look just more effortless and the trendy ones look a little more thought-out, even though in reality it might be the other way around or maybe not idk

Love this! I always heard it framed, “style over fashion”. As in, someone who has a grasp on their own personal style instead of just following fashion trends will always look better.

When you brought up that matching bag with sweater shows lack of fashion, I was like WOW I've felt that so many times on Instagram but now i get it. When you rather use a complimentary colour it just shows a further step/thought that was beyond the obvious!!

i think that the outfit right before emma's was well placed in the vid- even tho the only real similarity is that there's a green miniskirt (& maybe a early 2000s inspired look) it led me to compare the two and i was able to finally put into words that: trendiness is more so for the rich, whereas !anyone! can be fashionable. the outfit before emma's reminds me of the girl you'd get a crush on at the grocery store because she just looks so effortlessly cool and like she has strong personal style and a sense of individuality- there's a chance she could've found the whole outfit at the thrift store, and that these are all pieces she wears on the regular. her outfit is cute, but also looks functional and comfortable. on the flip side, emma's outfit is adorable But looks uncomfortable and almost like a costume on her- like it was just bought for the insta pic and she might've worn the top again, but probably nothing else, since those pieces aren't really her style. (she has talked a lot about having a shopping problem & not really wearing a lot of her pieces that often so i don't think i've missed the mark too much on that lol)

I love the way you include different body types and different skin complections, love what you do Laini❤️🫶🏽

I know I'm late to this video but I think we all (the people that truly enjoy your channel) appreciate that you give your opinion and you KNOW that there will be other points of views but you welcome that! You acknowledge that fashion/style is subjective and that these are just your opinions. I think in these times it's so easy to get caught up on hating someone else's opinion or just taking someone's opinion as fact. But you really open up the door for conversation and engagement!! Keep up the awesome content Laini!!!! :)

You have the most original ideas for videos. Love that you don’t just see what video ideas are “trending” and jump on board. Always can take some advice from your videos ❤️❤️

nobody: Laini: you know what could make this outfit really great? Cowboy boots. 😎

watching ur vids bring me so much comfort🥰

I love your videos, you do such a great job. Please don't feel the need to apologize for your opinions ... we tune in to hear them 🥰 anyone that doesnt like hearing them can go scrub. 😘

You inspire me to pretty much just wear what I want! Your vids are the best

Loved this!!!! It’s so helpful for everyone to realize they don’t have to buy all new things to enjoy fashion!!

Definitely agree with your take on monochromatic fits. I think there’s definitely a time and a place for a “matcy matchy” outfit but in general, mixing colors, prints, styles, is what i find the most enjoyable to wear. And since i live in your typical suburban town i kinda love the idea of people looking at me and being like “i don’t get it” 🥰

BAND TEES are forever, it's even better when you actually listen to and know the music. Honestly, it's a spot on way to showcase authenticity especially if it's a favorite music group in a soft worn in fabric ❤️

I love that you inspire us to be more unique in our outfits, it's definetely something we are all struggling with right now

I find these videos interesting because where I live no one follows trends, I live in a very small town in Portugal and people just wear what’s practical and comfy.

So excited for the new vid!! Great start to the morning ❤

a great fun video 💕 as much as i always want to be fashionable you can't help but give in to trends or be swayed by trends sometimes. as long as you have your own sense of personal style then that's okay! playing and having fun with fashion is my favourite thing 🥰💖

Love u sm girl :) i rly appreciate that u added some different body types in this video. In ur influencers video i left a comment about trying poc and asian trends and i totally get that it's not something youd have a lot of knowledge about and isn't what ur channel is focused on, but i appreciate still that u incorporated a bit of diversity in this video

loved this video so much

always love the content 💚 a constant reminder to try and use your wardrobe to express yourself ⭐️

I loved this video sm!! I own the Balenciaga triple s in white and so many tik tokers are saying that "dad shoes are out" or whatever, these used to be like super trendy in 2019 I think, but I honestly love them! They make your legs look so much longer and thinner, they're good for long pants because they can easily stack on them due to the hugeness of the shoes and also that they're seen as "ugly" which I LOVE. I always had a thing for "ugly" clothes because when you make it look cute and get a compliment for that it just feels so good (you probably know what I mean). Saying that wearing non trendy pieces helps adding character and meaning to your outfit has helped me sm for my mindset that I don't need to buy like nb550s or "trendy sneakers" even though I think they're cute. Pls do more of these vids!! I'd love to see like more dressed up outfits in part 2 like slip dresses etc. and I found that one side to side comparison really interesting! I don't always share the same opinion as you but you make me understand your points so I love you and your channel so much!! Keep going like this

Queen youre glowing

to me, fashionable clothes are something that few people can wear and make it look good. trendy things everyone can wear- hence why they’re a trend. your style is so inspiring bc you take risks! that’s what fashionable people do

i looove love love these types of videos from you! i know that fashion is subjective yada yada but i feel that your view on the topic is always fresh. hoping for a part 2!

learned a lot from this video thank you! ur making me go thru a fashion renaissance ❤️

Lainiii i just love your whole attitude when it comes to fashion! l think as a young woman, its important to know that fashion doesn't always have to be about showing off our assets or designer brands, rather playing with textures, colours and patterns - so thank you for that cute insight

your hair are gorgeous!!!!

omg I was shocked you said 11:28 was fashionable, that outfit is 100% trendy imo 😂😭 Those green reverse stitching cargo pants are so stale to me I've seen them everywhere, also am I the only one who thinks that docs just scream 2010-20s 😩 her top is amazing though, gives major Marilyn Monroe inspiration however also reminds me of the With Jean and Orse und Iris tops coming out lately. I think she definitely did a great job at pairing the items together in a fun way but it's just so trendy to me. You really threw me off with your comments about the fit, usually I agree with you but this time I guess we agree to disagree ahaha

Heyyy I love this channel SM💗💗

Love ur style laini

this video idea is so great, please do more of these!!!

Hardcore agree with you about adding loved pieces to your wardrobe to make it look fashionable, even if they look worn in/beat up/don't flatter the best, cause fashion, like any other art form, eventually is about authenticity and individuality.

Hello Laini, could you please make a video on cowboy boots - how to choose them, what are different types, different fits, how to style them, and where to get them.

i personally think the more simplistic outfits are fashionable. like the matchy bag and orange top, i don't like the pants for that one (i hate low rise) , but i think if you don't know what to do with color you can just match and it'll look nice. contrasting and monochrome can be both fashionable and trendy. my style leans more simple and not very trendy though. we have totally different styles lol

ok but if u made a podcast it would be everything!!!!! i love ur fashion affirmations

I loved this!

I just LOVE your videos!😘

I do feel you on the matching colours thing. Sometimes it works, but for some reason it comes off as too rehearsed or too put together to me at least. I like the contrasting colours because it seems effortless, more natural.

Lovely job, Laini!🌸🌸❤️❤️

I personally with all your points! I feel like when an outfit is super trendy it lacks visual interest which is what I look for in an outfit again not that being trendy is bad or means you don’t look good, it’s just that it’s hard to find that special individuality when your wearing what everyone else is wearing

Laini I REALLY want a video by you now that is just you styling super trendy pieces like the tiny shoulder bag in more fashionable ways that are less trendy, like unlikely combos and such! I just got a brown mini shoulder bag and sometimes I feel like I'm leaning towards trendy and not fashionable and I hate it lol

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Hey I love this video! I was about to go on a big haul for all the trendy fall stuff and this let me pause for a minute. Thanks for the perspective and best of luck with the baby :)

love your videos! In my opinion, trendy vs stylish is a very subjective thing. I think it relates more to the internal feeling you have or confidence boost you get from wearing an outfit than the objective "rules" that the fashion community can carry. If you feel like yourself and confidant in an outfit even when you are not constantly receiving complements from the people around you because it is "on-trend", then that is fashionable for your own personal style which is all that really matters :)

I want more videos like thiss 😍😍

pls try on different outfits again! love u laini

Laini has such good sense of style ahhh 🥺😩

i think the trends people are most likely to regret are getting pieces they don’t like besides the trend. also i really like the nirvana tee and dress outfit.

Also, being trendy and looking trendy is not automatically bad!! Trendyness can be cute and look good obviously

I actually liked the orange purse outfit I would wear it with longer sleeves ♥️♥️

This really opened my perspective and while I agree/disagree with your opinions I loved the concept of this video and hearing your take :) specifically when you talked about not wanting to be a walking trend catalog from urban outfitters 😂 that came for me but also really resonated with me. I’m at a weird transition in my style with moving to a new climate and figuring out what my personal style is since I quit social media. It’s freeing and fun but I also feel a little lost, it’s made me realize how reliant I’ve become on trends and it feels as though I’m starting with scratch to learn about fashion! Happy I just found your channel

Love the thesis baby

Love this video totally agree with so many of your points. Tooo matchy matchy is so different than chic monochrome. The girls who get it get it~

Love these kind of videos

You should make a video where you go thru subreddits like r/streetwear, r/outfits, r/womenstreetwear, r/fashionadvice, etc and give opinions or advice! Love ur vids

I would love to watch one of your videos where you show outfits like these but only the ones you find fashionable! Cause this video got me kinda confused… still very interesting!

I like before I even watch because I know it's going to be a good video

“this person” ma’am that is Paloma Elsesser hahaa

Love this video ❤️.

Love that video 🙌

when i dress down trendy pieces my go to is 2010 department store shit bc that’s normally ugly and or out of style and it works every time

An idea just popped into my head: if there's a style that you'd AVOID because "the powers that be" declare it to be no longer on trend, then THAT'S trendy vs fashionable. Or the flip side would be, if there's something you'd wear for the *sole* reason that's it declared on trend, that's trendy. People like Ashley I'd consider to be a trendsetter (among many others) so she's going to avoid the most current thing, she wants to be ahead of the curve...maybe she'd deny that, but come on, she calls herself "best dressed," so I think it's fair to assume. There's always going to be a comment like, "Just wear what you want, it's not that important, blah blah blah," YES that is true of course but that's not the reason we watch fashion videos is it? We want to mix things up, I want to put things I already own together in a different way.

Firstly I wanna say I love your channel and I respect your opinion. I feel like you’re over thinking it lol. Clothes are clothes. But an outfit, a thoughtfully put together outfit stands out. And that…. No matter if it has trendy pieces or not…. is fashionable. Also, you can’t really say that fashionable and trendy are different. Trends are a part of fashion. And so something can be fashionable with trendy pieces in it. Someone can be wearing a totally trendy outfit and it is still fashionable. Just a specific style of fashion. Also, matchy matchy is not a trend. It is a style. There is a difference.

I personally love matchy matchy fits and - to go one step further - monochromatic fits. However, I guess what you‘re saying. It can sometimes be a bit too predictable :)

I 100% agree on matchy matchy outfits. To me they tend to have a very plasticky, fresh out of the box type look. Like, they just seem to lack any personal styling, as if they were bought as a set. ofc if anyone likes it that’s fine and i’m not going to judge them for that, but it’s just not for me

Honestly, I don’t think band tees will ever go away

i disagree with you on a lot of things but it was a fun and interesting video :D ❤ definitely gives something to think about

Once again great video Laini. It would also be very interesting to hear ur take on some celebrity fashion choices, maybe you would consider making a video about Zoe Kravitz's fashion in the series, 'high fidelity, and whether you think her outfits are trendy or fashionable. I just had this conversation with a friend but I would love to hear your perspective :) :)

i like the green top denim skirt outfit more, but i would just wear white sneakers with it

The matching your bag, shoes, and accessories theory screams the show What Not to Wear to me. 🥴

Laini i’m so grateful that we literally have the same opinions on fashion

ahhh!!!! you’re wearing my shirt! it looks so cute on you :):)

i remember you said you like being on trend in one of ur videos before.fashionable or trendy can be cute at the same time.there’s nothing wrong about that.😂

im not sure if someone pointed it out already but the girl with the green shirt and blue skirt is wearing a tank air set!!

Interesting video gurlz 😊👍

i kind of agree with your point on the matching colors because realistically if you have the pieces to match items exactly in a trending color its likely that youre just buying a lot of new trending items and sticking them together, it generally reads more fast fashion to me and less skill and creativity

those platform flip flops are from The Row! BTW I wonder what's your thoughts on minimal high end brands like The Row, Toteme, Studio Nicholson, etc?

I don't know if fashionable is the right way to classify it, but 100% agree on clothes not having to be traditionally flattering. I feel most confident in "unflattering" clothes bc they tend to be more interesting and new, it feels like i'm free to wear things I'm drawn to instead of things which make me look "acceptable". Same idea with adding an "ugly" piece. Used to say that I didn't feel like myself in an outfit unless it contained at least one man repelling piece, maybe its a personality thing but it makes me feel less constrained somehow

I think the right title for this is stylish vs fashionable , being fashionable i think for me is having all the trendy clothes and stylish its like having ur own style.... I dunno what im speaking about ahahhahahahahahhaa. Your meaning of fashionable is like the meaning for stylish . P.s I love you haahhahahabaha

I 100% agree on the “matchy matchy” take. I always hated matchy matchy looks and couldn’t figure out why, but you really laid out exactly how I felt

That’s Linmick on the left at 16:44!

I didn’t understand the tip you gave in the second outfit Can someone explain it to me please

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Not coming after you with hate, but I find that I am disagreeing as the video goes on. Maybe at the beginning you should very clearly define what the words "fashionable" and "trendy" mean to you. It seems to me that the definition is "Laini likes it=fashionable" vs "Laini dislikes it=trendy." As an older person, my standpoint is this: if this person could wear this outfit 20 years from now and not look ridiculous, that's fashionable. But if everyone's going to snicker in a few years--it's trendy. So for me, wearing lingerie as clothing is trendy. It was a trend in the 90s and it's a trend again. Patchwork, trendy. Crazy patterns, trendy. Dad sneakers, trendy (but I love this one). Socks with loafers, trendy (and it was a huge trend in the 1950s). There's nothing wrong with trends, but they come and go. This fall I will be fully embracing the furry hat TREND, and hey, I'm looking forward to it.

The girl on the left at 16:41 is linmick and her outfit is tank air 😍

does anyone know who the girl with the curls and green pants is?