I’m so bad to buy for the lifestyle I wish I had. Am I the only one? I’m just a low key, stay at home, take care of my aged parents but so want to be stylish and cool.
I do the same thing, too. I heard someone refer to it as your fantasy self or fantasy life. I am still waiting to find a reason to wear some of the items in my closet.
A year ago I started a work from home job and it has been crushing! I no longer have a reason to buy clothes but want to. I still go shop, but it’s depressing, because I have no place to wear the clothes. All I needs is yoga pants and elastic waist shorts! 😢
I am 40 plus and last year I tried white sneakers for the first time after seeing them on lots of TH-cam videos. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked them! I wear them quite often. I’m glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. 😊
LOL, I do NOT wear white sneakers except on the treadmill. I have big feet and it looks like I'm wearing boats!!!!!!! I DO wear black leather ones in the winter. I never wore skinny jeans and I still have an issue getting straight leg or boot cut in a dressier look. Not a fan of torn, ripped, or worn out faded look. I can tear my own jeans, no problem, so I should pay 100, 00 for someone else to take a razor blade to them? For shoes I wear Clarkes or SAS. I wore shoes that killed my feet for years, and now I'm old and don't have to do that anymore. i LOVE the shoe departments and love looking at all the shoes I USED to buy. I had 150 pr. at one point.
I agree with everything you said. It does however, frustrate me a lot when I cannot wear an "ideal" outfit that I had planned because on that day it rains heavily (happens a lot lately), or my feet hurt too much for those ideal shoes or it's too cold for what I had planned to put on. In those cases I try and make the outfit work with more comfortable shoes or a warmer coat but most of the time it doesn't work well and I end up changing into a completely different outfit alltogether or wearing it in the amended way and both don't make me feel happy.
I am sorry to hear that. I think we all have days like that and we just have to do our best to make things work. Sometimes for me it's just having one item on that I love that can help.
It’s important to get the shoulder fit right, especially on lined coats, blazers, dresses and other “top” items. It’s painful having to now part with expensive clothes I really love because I was a bit lazy about finding a better fit there, I just looked at getting the fit for my fuller bust. They now look ridiculous after losing weight and taking in shoulders is an alteration that is extremely expensive, if it can even be done at all, about an inch is the maximum. It’s $250 and up to narrow the shoulders on a lined blazer or coat.
@ Kimberlyperrotis8962. Currently the oversized blazer look is in, maybe make the most of them now. Lydia Tomlinson TH-cam shows how to wear oversized jackets/ blazers with shorts, pants and shirts and different footwear. I can see the 80s big shoulder look is in although with different sun but worth looking at her for hope.
Hi Jamie, I bought some linen pieces over the last couple of months and I'd like ideas on how to transition them into the fall. I got elastic-waist wide-leg pants from Old Navy in black, navy and olive green and one button-up shirt in olive green. At first I thought linen was only for summer but I've been reading that it can be worn all year, especially in more temperate climates, like where I am, in South Texas. Given that these colors are great for fall, I'd love to see a video on how to style them. Thanks! ❤
Thanks for the suggestion Rose! I think you can definitely wear linen year round where you live and I can too in Tennessee! I can add this to another transitional video I have coming!
I’m on the fence about faux leather leggings. I’m 68, physically fit and like to dress classic with an edge. How can I pull off faux leggings in the Pacific Northwest, the land of plaid shirts and cargo pants? 😉☺️🪵🪓
Thanks Jamie! YOU are helping all of US do all those things! I’ve always loved fashion but when I think about it, about 15 years ago I was introduced to a stylist (who is now a friend) and she helped me get started trying things out of my comfort zone, learning/trying trends, and updating my shoe wardrobe, and she also encouraged your other tips of buying clothes for my specific lifestyle and buying more of what I love and wear a lot. In the process, some “new” things I tried ended up becoming things I loved and wore a lot. I don’t see her much anymore, but you and just 1 or 2 other TH-camrs that I really like, perform that function for me through your videos. Also want to say I’m happy for you that YOU found a stylist recently who can help you at least occasionally the way you help us! Love from GA!
You just made my day Karen!! 😍 Thank you for all of your thoughts! I am so glad you found someone to help you start doing those things and I am happy to be of help to you now! Thanks so much for sharing!
A good way to elevate or improve style is to buy higher-quality versions, as you need to replace them, of the items you love to wear. I never really liked hoodies until I got a 100% silk, light-blue, not very casual, hoodie from Theory, I just live in that hoodie! No more overheating in synthetic blends, or those too-casual details like heavily stitched kangaroo pockets. I don’t like the super-casual athletic styles most Americans do. I’m now very happy with both my personal style and wardrobe. I had to replace most things because of permanent weight loss, anyway. (I sized down what I could, but going from XL to S/M isn’t really possible, it means cutting pockets, etc. in half. Skirts are the easiest to size down, but it can’t be done for all of them). I watch your content because I enjoy it and other fashion content, not to “find my style”.
I live in the mountains in summer and my wardrobe is cargo pants, T-shirts, loungewear, and boots hiking boots. When I go home to the desert, my wardrobe there it’s very dressy and very classic. are used to buy clothing for a life I wanted to have ,instead of the clothes that I need for the life I am in, I learn that was such a waste of money….😊
QandA Jamie I could use some encouragement and tips. I've lost weight, but my smaller sized clothes are either outdated or still too small. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a new wardrobe because I'm still trying to lose weight. How do I put together what I have that fits in a way that looks stylish? Help!
I would wear the things that you can make work but maybe add some inexpensive items to get you through this time. I like the recommendation from @americanfirst9144! You could also sell some of the things that you wont wear anymore and use that money to purchase new things. There are some great online resellers like Poshmark that you can easily do that.
Hi Jamie, i watch you and a few other channels for inspiration and recommendations. My wardrobe has improved greatly. You give me confidence in how & what to wear. I don't have a lot of clothes by choice, but love what i have. Thanks! BTW, that red looks great on you! Ciao ❤
Another video that I really enjoyed. I am looking forward to getting some looser fitting jeans and pants...I like the new trends coming...the one that I just cant wear(and actually just dont like the look) is the pointed shoes...my feet dont fit into them as I age and hope the more comfy toe area comes back soon...keep the videos coming..always enjoy them so much!
Excelente vídeo Jamie, casualmente hoy me salí de mi zona de comfort y use una maxi falda, en parte inspirada por uno de tus vídeos y también me compré las sandalias de Sam Edelman que tienes pero en dorado 😂❤🎉 hasta Puerto Rico llega tu influencia 🥰😘💞👏🏼🇵🇷 muy agradecida por tus vídeos 🙏🏼 bendiciones.
I just bought and wore my first “girlfriend jean” and also just ordered a straight leg one. Hopefully it fits right. I ordered a wide leg pant but was way too big. Had to return. I’ve noticed that with Banana Republic I need to go down a size. I’ve also been expanding on my color pallet this year, as my go to was always black first. I enjoy watching your videos and a few others and they have helped with ideas on how to style clothes.
Hi Jamie. You are so right. I've recently done a major purge because my " fantasy " life has nothing to do with my now " retired " life.😂 I had to come to terms with though I love watching style videos, I don't need of of the clothes I use to buy & definitely not the types. I don't need another blazer, jacket, coat, handbag, pair of shoes or boots period. Lol.😊
I’m so bad to buy for the lifestyle I wish I had. Am I the only one? I’m just a low key, stay at home, take care of my aged parents but so want to be stylish and cool.
Yes, I do the same thing! It's a real struggle! 😊
I do the same thing, too. I heard someone refer to it as your fantasy self or fantasy life. I am still waiting to find a reason to wear some of the items in my closet.
A year ago I started a work from home job and it has been crushing! I no longer have a reason to buy clothes but want to. I still go shop, but it’s depressing, because I have no place to wear the clothes. All I needs is yoga pants and elastic waist shorts! 😢
@@jeanninepowell2789You don't need a reason. If it makes you feel good then do it.
Same!
Most trends come around again. Vogue says broaches are back. A few years ago they were then they were not now they are again. Like most things.
I am 40 plus and last year I tried white sneakers for the first time after seeing them on lots of TH-cam videos. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked them! I wear them quite often. I’m glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. 😊
That's great! Thanks for sharing!
LOL, I do NOT wear white sneakers except on the treadmill. I have big feet and it looks like I'm wearing boats!!!!!!! I DO wear black leather ones in the winter.
I never wore skinny jeans and I still have an issue getting straight leg or boot cut in a dressier look. Not a fan of torn, ripped, or worn out faded look. I can tear my own jeans, no problem, so I should pay 100, 00 for someone else to take a razor blade to them?
For shoes I wear Clarkes or SAS. I wore shoes that killed my feet for years, and now I'm old and don't have to do that anymore. i LOVE the shoe departments and love looking at all the shoes I USED to buy. I had 150 pr. at one point.
I loved this!! All practical advice. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much! I am glad you loved this!
I agree with everything you said. It does however, frustrate me a lot when I cannot wear an "ideal" outfit that I had planned because on that day it rains heavily (happens a lot lately), or my feet hurt too much for those ideal shoes or it's too cold for what I had planned to put on. In those cases I try and make the outfit work with more comfortable shoes or a warmer coat but most of the time it doesn't work well and I end up changing into a completely different outfit alltogether or wearing it in the amended way and both don't make me feel happy.
I am sorry to hear that. I think we all have days like that and we just have to do our best to make things work. Sometimes for me it's just having one item on that I love that can help.
Wonderful to see your confidence growing in these videos. Keep telling us like it is!
Lol, thanks Marianne!
So true about lifestyle… so hard to restyle when you’re home with kids
It’s important to get the shoulder fit right, especially on lined coats, blazers, dresses and other “top” items. It’s painful having to now part with expensive clothes I really love because I was a bit lazy about finding a better fit there, I just looked at getting the fit for my fuller bust. They now look ridiculous after losing weight and taking in shoulders is an alteration that is extremely expensive, if it can even be done at all, about an inch is the maximum. It’s $250 and up to narrow the shoulders on a lined blazer or coat.
Wow that is expensive. Thanks for sharing!
@ Kimberlyperrotis8962.
Currently the oversized blazer look is in, maybe make the most of them now. Lydia Tomlinson TH-cam shows how to wear oversized jackets/ blazers with shorts, pants and shirts and different footwear. I can see the 80s big shoulder look is in although with different sun but worth looking at her for hope.
Thanks Jamie. Good tips. Btw, love your hair.
Thank you so much!
Hi Jamie, I bought some linen pieces over the last couple of months and I'd like ideas on how to transition them into the fall. I got elastic-waist wide-leg pants from Old Navy in black, navy and olive green and one button-up shirt in olive green. At first I thought linen was only for summer but I've been reading that it can be worn all year, especially in more temperate climates, like where I am, in South Texas. Given that these colors are great for fall, I'd love to see a video on how to style them. Thanks! ❤
Thanks for the suggestion Rose! I think you can definitely wear linen year round where you live and I can too in Tennessee! I can add this to another transitional video I have coming!
@@YourGuideToStyle great, thanks! 🥰
I’m on the fence about faux leather leggings. I’m 68, physically fit and like to dress classic with an edge. How can I pull off faux leggings in the Pacific Northwest, the land of plaid shirts and cargo pants? 😉☺️🪵🪓
Love that suit on you! The colour is perfect for you! ❤️
Thank you!
Thanks Jamie! YOU are helping all of US do all those things! I’ve always loved fashion but when I think about it, about 15 years ago I was introduced to a stylist (who is now a friend) and she helped me get started trying things out of my comfort zone, learning/trying trends, and updating my shoe wardrobe, and she also encouraged your other tips of buying clothes for my specific lifestyle and buying more of what I love and wear a lot. In the process, some “new” things I tried ended up becoming things I loved and wore a lot. I don’t see her much anymore, but you and just 1 or 2 other TH-camrs that I really like, perform that function for me through your videos. Also want to say I’m happy for you that YOU found a stylist recently who can help you at least occasionally the way you help us! Love from GA!
You just made my day Karen!! 😍 Thank you for all of your thoughts! I am so glad you found someone to help you start doing those things and I am happy to be of help to you now! Thanks so much for sharing!
I need to go back to your hair tutorial if I can find it because your hair looks beautiful! Kathy from AL
Thank you!
A good way to elevate or improve style is to buy higher-quality versions, as you need to replace them, of the items you love to wear. I never really liked hoodies until I got a 100% silk, light-blue, not very casual, hoodie from Theory, I just live in that hoodie! No more overheating in synthetic blends, or those too-casual details like heavily stitched kangaroo pockets. I don’t like the super-casual athletic styles most Americans do. I’m now very happy with both my personal style and wardrobe. I had to replace most things because of permanent weight loss, anyway. (I sized down what I could, but going from XL to S/M isn’t really possible, it means cutting pockets, etc. in half. Skirts are the easiest to size down, but it can’t be done for all of them). I watch your content because I enjoy it and other fashion content, not to “find my style”.
Thank you so much for watching! I am intrigued by your silk hoodie! I think I need that! I love your advice on this!
I live in the mountains in summer and my wardrobe is cargo pants, T-shirts, loungewear, and boots hiking boots. When I go home to the desert, my wardrobe there it’s very dressy and very classic. are used to buy clothing for a life I wanted to have ,instead of the clothes that I need for the life I am in, I learn that was such a waste of money….😊
I struggle with baggy denim. I think it’s because it’s a stiff fabric and I end up looking like a cannoli
I think lots of people struggle with it, lol!
QandA Jamie I could use some encouragement and tips. I've lost weight, but my smaller sized clothes are either outdated or still too small. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a new wardrobe because I'm still trying to lose weight. How do I put together what I have that fits in a way that looks stylish? Help!
Why don't you buy 3-4 things in a thrift store that go with what you already have. That should get you through the transition period.
@@americafirst9144good idea👍
I would wear the things that you can make work but maybe add some inexpensive items to get you through this time. I like the recommendation from @americanfirst9144! You could also sell some of the things that you wont wear anymore and use that money to purchase new things. There are some great online resellers like Poshmark that you can easily do that.
@@americafirst9144 I'll try that! I'm curvy so I have a hard time finding things that fit right LOL
@@YourGuideToStyle Good advice! I've ordered a couple of things and hope they work out. Fall is already a challenging time with weather fluctuations.
Great tips! Thank you 😊
Hi Jamie, i watch you and a few other channels for inspiration and recommendations. My wardrobe has improved greatly. You give me confidence in how & what to wear. I don't have a lot of clothes by choice, but love what i have. Thanks! BTW, that red looks great on you! Ciao ❤
What a sweet comment! Thank you so much for trusting me! I don't wear red often but certain shades, if I can find them, I really love!
Get to the point. It doesn’t matter when you learned. It’s irrelevant.
What about linen after summer
The tan jacket is too big for you
Another video that I really enjoyed. I am looking forward to getting some looser fitting jeans and pants...I like the new trends coming...the one that I just cant wear(and actually just dont like the look) is the pointed shoes...my feet dont fit into them as I age and hope the more comfy toe area comes back soon...keep the videos coming..always enjoy them so much!
Thank you Sheila! If you don't like the pointed toes try a square toe or a squared off pointed toe! These are on trend as well!
Thanks so much!
Fit is difficult for me. Larger on top with a longer torso. Plus after loosing weight I don’t know what size I am!
I hope you are able to figure that out. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Love watching your videos!
Oh, thank you so much!
Excelente vídeo Jamie, casualmente hoy me salí de mi zona de comfort y use una maxi falda, en parte inspirada por uno de tus vídeos y también me compré las sandalias de Sam Edelman que tienes pero en dorado 😂❤🎉 hasta Puerto Rico llega tu influencia 🥰😘💞👏🏼🇵🇷 muy agradecida por tus vídeos 🙏🏼 bendiciones.
Thank you very much and I am so glad to know you watch from Puerto Rico!!!! So cool!
I just bought and wore my first “girlfriend jean” and also just ordered a straight leg one. Hopefully it fits right. I ordered a wide leg pant but was way too big. Had to return. I’ve noticed that with Banana Republic I need to go down a size. I’ve also been expanding on my color pallet this year, as my go to was always black first. I enjoy watching your videos and a few others and they have helped with ideas on how to style clothes.
This is great! Thank you for sharing and watching my videos! 💗
Thank you for sensible, thoughtful suggestions !
You are so welcome!
Hi Jamie. You are so right. I've recently done a major purge because my " fantasy " life has nothing to do with my now " retired " life.😂 I had to come to terms with though I love watching style videos, I don't need of of the clothes I use to buy & definitely not the types. I don't need another blazer, jacket, coat, handbag, pair of shoes or boots period. Lol.😊
Thanks for sharing! It is so hard to change isn't it!?