How to Style Modern Work Wear / Smart Casual Outfits. Styling Mistakes to Avoid. Size 14 & 10.
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Brilliant video. can't get enough of all your content, I learn so much! And this new format with you and Claire presenting together is a great addition to your channel. Thank you for all your hard work🙏
Great to hear! I’ll be dragging her on as much as possible!!!
I need a part 2- this is my favourite segment I think
Really appreciate the use of trainers in these, cause there’s no way I’m wearing heels ever.
Didn't want the video to end.! great tips and outfit inspo, thank you Melissa and Claire.x
You are so welcome!
Really love your videos. but would really appreciate a video about clothes that work well in really cold weather like we get in the Scandinavian countries.
Absolutely love this style of video, thank you so much 😀 I would love to see this style of video again but with a size 16 or 18 model for example, as although you and Clare are different sizes, in reality her height means the net effect is that you look so similar shape wise in the outfits (and a size 14 or 16 who was 5’3 for example would look very different)
I really love your videos and learn so much from them. Definitely appreciate all the hard work you put into them, I know its not easy.
That’s really kind of you to notice, thank you x
I love seeing Clare because we're so close in size, AND it's just fun when y'all get together! ❤️
We do have fun together but Clare doesn’t enjoy being on camera I’m afraid so I have to respect that x
My sister and I just purchased a few items from this video! They are absolutely timeless, as you said!
Wonderful! I’m surprised you can still get the items as this was a while ago but I’m glad you did. Hope you love them!
Between eBay, Poshmark and google image search you can find anything!
Great ideas thanks. I’m tempted to go shopping but will hold fire as I have a session booked with Claire on Thursday. I’m so excited 😂
Definitely hold fire then x
I'm going to try to wait until June when I have my session with Melissa!!
Brilliant as always, love seeing you two side by side, so useful as I'm tall and can picture how clothes would look on me after seeing them on Claire. Such a great tip about showing a little bit of sleeve or collar under a jumper. Thank you x
Thank you for demonstrating how it looks to leave the first outfit top untucked, what a difference that can’t be unseen or denied!!!
So true!
Thank you ladies,a great video showing very wearable looks, that fit the brief perfectly!
I especially loved seeing how to style bold/bright colours and I loved Clare's tangerine suit on her. It's elegant, tasteful and modern, especially combined with the touches of white,in the t shirt and sneakers.
I have a pair of navy wide leg pants with a silver stripe, like the ones you were modelling Melissa, and I liked how you styled them with a bright jumper and the blouse peeking underneath.
I think I will steal that idea, thank you.🙂🌺
Love your videos Melissa. Showing pieces both on you and Claire is really helpful. I’m on the taller side so it does help to see them on Claire. Happy to hear you’ll be doing these once a month. Thank you both 🙏
So glad!
I love your videos and have learned many styling tips. I would love to see a video on wearing the right size clothing whether it be too small or too big.
Noted!
I second that
Hi Ladies. Another great video and I'm learning so much, however I and i'm sure so many of your viewers don't currently have the money to go out and replace their wardrobe in these current times. This is not a negative as I have learned how to add shoulder pads to create volume at the top, maybe roll up the hem of my trouser to add a bit of skin on my ankle, add jewellery etc etc. Maybe a video of those wrong items of clothing (for example you Melissa showed how wrong a top was, the one with the V neck and short sleeve with foldover which we all have, I certainly do) but made right. So you said this is what we see from our clients so maybe show the errors but keeping the outfit and making it look right. I know you sort of do this but I now just look at my wardrobe and think its all wrong so I want to use my current wardrobe not get rid of it if you follow my drift. I certainly know that I need to definitely purchase the neutral tops but I certainly cant purchase a whole new wardrobe. You did sort of do this the other week when you showed the consultation with the lovely lady (cant remember her name) and she got items out of her wardrobe. That was a great video, like all your videos
Totally get your point and as you noticed, that’s exactly what we do with our clients but it’s hard to replicate this as we don’t own many of the dates pieces!
Great idea, that large mirror on the left. This way we can see you ladies from the side as well! Always looking forward to the weekly new videos. Thank you so much.
More to come!
I found an olive green jacket and some olive green sneakers, and I feel so cool now. I can pop on both with so many items and bam! I'm looking cute! 😆Your tips have been really helpful. I've gained confidence and feel more attractive and put together. Thank you for your content!
Love that! X
Another great video, which I'll probably watch at least twice to absorb it all. Thanks v much.
Extremely useful. To show different sizes, and demonstrate how to style in a more flattering way is so helpful.
Glad you think so!
I was excited to see the first example with the wide leg pants as I just got a pair and wasn't sure how to style them. You always teach me something. Having you and Claire together was helpful.
You are such a good teacher. I learn so much about style from watching your videos. Claire is wonderful as well. Thank you for all of your efforts they are appreciated. Oh, and I loved that black and white blazer that Claire wore and now you are wearing it to close out the video.
That trick about the white shirt under the sweater has really helped me. I understand what it does for the outfit. I just use a white T shirt and love how it looks. I also use camel under the sweater,thanks so much for your advice. I am 67 and love my minimal classic capsule wardrobe, but need to have certain style tricks to make it work. I am 5”2 and 130 pounds so I wear a 8 I update it with accessories I just love fashion and your videos…🇺🇸
Thank you so much x
Thank you ladies … another great, informative and illustrative video 👏🧡👏🧡👏🧡
Yours is the first subscription I have ever had and enjoying immensely. Wished I found you years ago. Love Monty is featured too, pets are wonderful. -Canada
Welcome aboard!
So helpful having Claire on! I cannot get over that she is a size 14. She looks wonderful. Lots of ideas on her I can do something with.
Oh good x
That is in U.K. sizing. That is a medium (10-12) in U.S. sizing.
That tan leather skirt is amazing! Would love a whole video on pants. What pants can be ankle grazers, what pants need to be almost floor length, why some palazos can be floor length and some ankle grazers? I get so confused on what to look for, maybe I'm missing something? I'm five foot tall and have such a hard time knowing what to wear so I don't look like a rectangle.
Oh my goodness, thanks so much for ask your fabulous content. I'm having a lovely binge today as I'm off work sick atm. Learning so much🤩💗
Hope you feel better soon and you don’t get too ‘sick’ of seeing my face!!!
I always really love your videos and was looking forward to this one especially. However so many outfit ideas involved white trainers or leather trousers and I think they would be frowned upon in most professional environments..I know my boss wouldn't like it. Still, lots of helpful tips and I really enjoy your 'bad outfit' comparisons and find that really useful.
Just swap them for a navy or black fabric trouser. X
Love this video love when Claire is with you. I thought the black Crossbody with a green sweater was too short for her though. It looked much better on you because it hit you at the hip.
It's a personal choice as she deliberately makes her bags shorter as thats where she likes to wear them!
I'd love to see a styling video for the tradeswoman!! I am a CNC Machinist in the US and I need functional, hard working clothes, that move with me as I work, wash well, won't tear or stain easily.... And preferably, don't make me look like I'm dressing up in my husband's clothes! Love the videos!!
Noted! Thank you x
Love, love LOVE! Thank you ladies. Appreciate all the work you put in and the range of high street shops you show ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our pleasure! Thanks for always supporting us Lorna, I always see your kind comments x
Fantastic! Could you please talk about what you're wearing for socks when your ankle shows? Sometimes the little socks show. Thanks so much!!
Great video! Very helpful guidelines for making the most of your wardrobe.
Love the tan pencil shirt.
Excellent content. Really good showing the tweaks that make it work.
Hi Melissa. You always know exactly what I need! Love your style. ❤
I'm so glad!
Perfect video! Thanks so much for sharing the smart casual look, you both look fabulous xx
I've only recently discovered styling videos on You Tube and I absolutely love yours. In the past two weeks, I've learned so much about how to style my body and I've been able to use so much in my closet that I loved but that never looked good on me. I've ordered shoulder pads and they are a game-changer. When watching your videos, I keep a notepad with me and I take photos. Thank you and I look forward to many more videos and tips. Oh, and I love when Monty makes an appearance.
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you for sharing! I’m filming a new body shape masterclass on Monday so that will be up next Sunday x
I wish you could come to my closet to show me what to wear. Love your videos. Stepping up my game as I learn from your videos. Love to watch them ❤
Maybe one day!
The green dress is so beautiful on you.
Thank you so much
I enjoyed this, I would have loved it if Ellie could have join you two.
I enjoy your videos and I am learning quite a bit as I have no style . Could you do a video for ladies who get hot and cannot wear all those layers . Your outfits are beautiful but I cannot wear a long sleeve shirt under a jumper under a blazer . I would go up in flames! Thanks !
I’ve just done one, have a look at my latest video x
So nice and good to hear that you 2 also have trousers with waistband, 👍I’m almost 55 and I want to wear confortable trousers and those are with waistband! 😂
I hear you!!!
I am just salivating over Clare's wide leg black pants. I have a few pairs similar to this and I absolutely love the style!! I wear mine with sneakers too!! I also am fan of tucking the top in an inverted U. Love your videos!!! Great advice!!!
I love I mean absolutely LOVE this presentation!
Thank you 🙏
Love that green sweater
Hello from Melbourne Australia. Another great video! You and Claire make a fab team. More workwear/smart casual content please. I really appreciate all the wonderful tips and tricks you share.
Loved this video! I so appreciate the way you teach specific practical tips on how to work with our proportions. Our bodies are all so different and also perfect in their own way. You really help us shine as individuals. Thank you so much!
Love all the outfits practical and elevated. The 'wrong' outfits are what I see in school staffrooms all the time and I had a few myself until I watched you and learned how to tweak things.
Perfect timing for a work wear video! I always have to lose a layer for Sydney weather which is a shame thank you Melissa and Claire once again for all your ideas
Happy to help!
And I'm in Minnesota with piles of snow on the ground shaking my head over ankle pants and slingback kitten heels. I guess that's why style does vary by region.
Hello I very like your videos and I have learned so much until now, greetings from Greece😘
Thank you, this is fabulous and love seeing the two of you togther. You have such great rapport! Feel so lucky that I just discovered you!
Thank you so much - we’re the lucky ones that people take the time to watch us!!
I love your channel ! Thank for posting this contents. I’m from Italy and I love watching your videos. ❤
I don't get to where suits for work, but none of the less, I always enjoy watching ALL YOUR VIDEOS!! 👏❤️😍
Thank you so much!!
This is timely as I am returning to business travel
I look at your videos from Sweden im a 65 year old women
I love them all
Thank you xx 😘
I had to jump through so that I could go shopping. I was just in a rut and this is perfect. Thanks.
Enjoy your new clothes then!!!
Okay I’m getting it. Not everything but I’m willing to keep watching till I get it all.
I love both of you beautiful ladies! You do an amazing job and I learn so much from your videos!! Keep up the good work!! God bless!!❤
Thank you so much!!
Loved the video, even though not all styles are for all people or shapes or taste. ❤️
It’s sinking in that I need to have more solids over patterns in my wardrobe. Claire described me perfectly when she said “magpie!” Solid colours always look more elegant, anyway! Thanks to you both for another fabulous video. I’m travelling to London in a month and this video is very timely. I need to be smart casual in the daytime and a bit more dressy for evenings out. 😘 Hugs from Mary in Florida 🌺
Thank you... great tips 👍
Very helpful tips and styles.
Glad you think so!
Perhaps you could do a video on how to update and style the red top look. I'm sure if it was on a cat walk model it would look stunning. Some people like and suit prints and they can give outfits personality
makes my evening your content Melissa xx
That's very nice of you to say, thank you!
You popped up on my feed and I love your content. Thank you!
I'm so glad!
Please can you do one of these for summer workwear? Xx
Absolutely, it’s coming!
Great video! Love seeing the two of you like this. But your videos are always full of useful tips! Thank you!!!
Our pleasure!
Another great Video of yourself!!! Thank you for that :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this. Useful is not enough to say you’re so great at styling.
Thank you so much!!
I really enjoyed this video and thank you both for all the tips.
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much, I am in my late 60’s and still working and love clothes,my dress code at work is casual smart but practical so your video was perfect . I can’t afford to make mistakes on new clothes (but too often do😢) so I am now on the hunt for a pair of faux leather trousers and a coloured trouser suit to update my wardrobe.
Great video as always! Especially the quick tips that flash past, like don't tuck the shirt all the way in. Love seeing the long coats and bags, but what happens when you get to work and take all of that off? I don't walk around the office all day with my bag...
My question also!
That’s why the rest of your outfit has to work as you take off the layers so it might be a gold long necklace that breaks the outfit up. There’s only so much we can show in a video…
@@mmpersonalstyling Yes, of course!
I’ve always thought if you wear wide leg pants, the top should be fitted and if you’re wearing a flowy top, wear more for fitted on the bottom. Now I’m confused. You both look great and I love the outfits!
That rule is often a combination that works BUT only if your body shape allows for it, many ladies body shapes doesn’t. The first step is to understand your shape and what you need to do to get it back into the hourglass, then assess your lifestyle (what type of clothes do I actually need) then start styling x
Great content as usual, thanks ladies xx
Thanks for watching!
You all are just an absolute treasure. Learning so much - thank you!!
Our pleasure!
I just found your videos and am binge watching! LOL. Learning so much and especially appreciative of anything helpful on drawing attention away from the stomach area!
Hello and welcome! Hope you continue to enjoy our videos x
Amazing tips. I like smart casual styling because it seems works for job interviews, teacher parent meetings, etc
Totally agree!
Another fabulous video ladies! love your advice and tips!
Thanks so much!
I live in a hot and humid area of Florida. Layering isn’t something I can see happening unless it’s is a few days in January. I am a real estate agent and need to look smart every day. My other big problem is needing comfortable open toed shoes. After a broken foot and chronic swelling I’m at a loss from top to bottom.
Have a look at my summer videos, they will help. Or, you can book a 1:1 personal session online via our website x
Looking forward to the next video! Please dress a 5'7"+ US 0/UK 4 with long legs. Elasticized waists look incredibly sloppy on me, ditto for any type of jogger. "Ankle" length pants look like bad for reasons I don't understand. Hard to find a blazer with long enough arms and not too baggy around the middle, etc.
I’m afraid we can only dress who volunteers but we’ll happily dress any shape!
Very clear and well explained ,thank you both xx
Glad you enjoyed it
Fab duo! Really helpful videos! Loving them and even better that you’re both different sizes! X
Thanks so much!!
Excellent work Melissa and Claire - looking forward to the next one.
Thanks so much!
Thanks again for your very informative video Melissa. I am 5' 4" (probably shrunk a bit now at 67), size 12-14 AU with a big bust and a large apron tummy. I think the half tuck in the front of skirts and pants looks good if you don't have too much tummy but I feel it just highlights mine. I can clearly see that clothes look more frumpy not tucked in, but I can't get it to work for me. Brilliant videos-your approach is unique!
Have you seen my video where I dresses a lovely lady who had an apron stomach? If not have a watch as hopefully you’ll see how well the tuck works on her. Here’s the link for you th-cam.com/video/yBx40E7URcY/w-d-xo.html
@@mmpersonalstyling Thank you Melissa, I'll have another look at it. Ultimately it probably gets down to personal perception and comfort -a bit like how much skin you're happy to expose. love your work.
Enjoyed this video very much.
So glad!
Thank you ladies. And for showing lots of different price points.
Our pleasure!
Hello, thank you for your explanation in another video about a question. I'm wondering how/when you can pull of black if you are not the white kind of person. I can see in your video's that white is often te basis of your look. I'm wondering it that isn't possible with another colour, for instance grey, black or navy (darker colours). Or doesn't that work at all and must it be a light/white colour to brighten things? Thank you a lot for your helpfull video's. I can truly see the effects in your video's!
They don’t work as well, only a lighter neutral colour works if you want a true mix and match wardrobe. X
Really friendly relaxed informal yet informative video , many thanks ☘️☘️☘️
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Claire ❣️ it's always a pleasure. You are both beautiful and talented. I appreciate your videos.
Thank you so much!
Your vids have been soo! helpful in getting me out of my "lazy yoga look". Do you do any styling for men? Would lov to see a little special MASTER CLASS on mens current causal/professional work wear! :)
No, we don’t do men’s styling - only our husbands!
Another great video, love that tan bag. Miss Monty today!
He was snoring away in the background! X
@@mmpersonalstyling He needs his rest ;)
Love watching your videos and get so many ideas and tips. I have several pairs of wide leg trousers and jeans and tend to style them with my vagabond trainers which have a platform sole. On your videos it always looks like the hems are dragging on the floor and I must admit a couple of my jeans have dragged and frayed on the hem. How can I get the right length without messing about taking hems up. I tend to buy long jeans as they go best with flats. And extra long when I want to wear with a platform or high heels. Most of my jeans come from Next as they are the only ones that fit me best in the waist and length.
You both look fab by the way and seem to work really well together!
Firstly in our videos a lot of the clothes have to go back to the shops so we can’t take them up but ordinarily when we buy jeans for ourselves then we cut them to suit our shoes but the key is that our heels and platform trainers are the same height so the jeans work with both types of shoes. We always cut them as long as possible but without touching the floor X
@@mmpersonalstyling Brilliant thank you. I like my hems as long as possible usually. Makes sense now you have explained. Please keep on showing us how to style up. Really look forward to watching your videos. X
I love to learn your tricks on styling. However, I love color. Could you do some styling sometime with color so we can see how you would do that? Maybe with printed tops or vibrant colors?
I've done numerous videos with colour but the point of this video was to create a capsule smart casual wardrobe. anymore than 20% colour means you won't be able to achieve this as it prevents you from mixing and matching with ease. If you click on my logo then the 'videos' tab, you'll see all the videos i've done and you only have to look at the images as to whether colour was a dominant feature.
I really enjoy watching your videos. I wonder if you ever do something for people my kind of shape which is small, 5'4, about 50Kg and straight up and down, no waist! I call myself a skinny apple!
I haven’t done someone so slender on the channel - nobody has volunteered like this but I’ll happily dress any shape!
Brilliant video, lovely outfits with some colour! Imsorry but a lot of the links don't work. This is a recurring problem for me. I don't know if anyone elsehas thesame problem? I think it usually seems to be with H&M items.
Which country are you in? There’s two sets of links; one for the uk and one for US. If you’re outside of those countries you need to change your country location for them to work. The other reason they stop working is when they’re sold out. You can set a notification on TH-cam to get alerted when I load a video then you can get to the links before everything goes!
Brilliant 🎉 I am a childminder so on the floor with little one’s all day !! So don’t work in an office setting and find casual work wear is always hard. This has given me so many ideas
Would love to know where to get another white ruffle shirt as the ones you have linked are out of stock
Thank you x
Try Boden and mint velvet
@@mmpersonalstyling thank you will
Have a look
I don't really get why Melissa's v neck top (14.36) doesn't work. I really like the white areas showing. For years I have been a column of colour person (as petite) but starting to question that advice now. As always - very useful.
I actually liked the shape of that top (nicely structured with a good V) but she said it was cheap material, and it looked terrible with those mannish trousers and clunky shoes. Maybe with a nice pencil skirt? The feel of material is important too, something that can't really be conveyed on a video. In shops, I often close my eyes to focus on how the material feels.
The colour wasn’t right and the top was very dated. But do remember that this is just our opinion and it’s fine to disagree, it’s called personal style for a reason - it’s personal - so if you like something and feel confident in it then that’s all that counts x
I am coming to the UK for the first time in April and it would be my dream to meet you. I watch you all the time and think you are just so incredibly talented ! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful tips to help embrace our curves and be the best version of ourselves ❤
Please get in touch and if we can help you when you’re over then great! We don’t live anywhere near London though!!!