Definitely crochet your own top from 100% cotton! That’s the best way to learn more about fibers. 20% polyamide isn’t enough to make a top “stuffy” (especially a spaghetti top with an open weave), and instead what it does is give a little elasticity to the top so that it will hold its shape. Cotton woven like this will not hold its shape. If you stretch it, it doesn’t bounce back. Once you start crocheting and actually learn about fibers, you might discover that synthetics are not universally bad. Some are better than others, and have a role to play in clothing. I’d love to see your top when it’s finished! Good luck!
It was fun to see what I agree or don't agree on. I'm a large print enjoyer, don't mind stuffing moderately-puffy sleeves and will gladly go for large top half details (as a curvy pear with large hips - it helps to take attention away from them). I'm happy to see I'm slowly starting to get my own ideas on what I like, while still taking inspiration. Also, about cotton knits - I haven't had too many but they were prone to losing shape, while my old synthetics don't look that different now. Maybe it's a quality issue or the fact I was machine-washing them, but I don't have enough data. I wonder what's everyone else's experiences with cotton knitted wear.
I am not a fan of cotton knitwear, it will loose shape and I find it heavy to wear. I like wool and kasjmir knitwear. I do like large prints too and I do not mind puffy sleeves.
You are so right about assessing the practicality of puff sleeves. A lesson I've learnt. Also agree with the warning re voluminous sweatshirts. I recently cut the sleeves off one, and that helped.
Where did you get the sleeveless button front merino ??? In a greyish colour???? Your content is so helpful at 67 years of age! I am finally wearing just what I feel good in!!!!!
That’s actually a part of an off shoulder ensemble that’s sadly past season. It’s actually not merino either. My favourite spots to find good merino pieces are Uniqlo and COS :)
The puff sleeves is such a good point. I love puff sleeves but over the years have come to realize I tend not to reach for them unless I know for sure I won’t need a jacket that day. And I bought the Francisco top from Sezane but ended up returning it for the same reasons you mentioned. It’s also quite long, and being a knit, would be impossible to tuck in.
I have a ban on buying t-shirts, I realized that I just don’t really wear them that much anymore. I think they’re boring and I prefer something similar, but with a V-neck and collar, like a cotton Polo neck top. On hot days, I wear tank tops much more anyway, “old arms” or not. No more jeans, either, I can’t stand wearing them. I’m more of a dress/skirt wearer, and I have a couple pairs of 501s for those occasions when nothing else will do. I just don’t like wearing denim, it’s hot, stiff, thick and rough. I prefer softer fabrics or knits. I’m not even buying a denim skirt this time they’re trending, I just purged my last denim skirts and jackets. The same goes for those cotton utility jackets that I had in several colors, they took up a huge chunk of closet space and I rarely wore them. I don’t dress as casually as most people do nowadays, I wear more like “business casual” most days. Most people where I live wear black or gray gym outfits everyday, all day, but that’s not my idea of physical comfort, they’re made of hot, sweaty polyester and super-tight elastane. Thanks, Helen❤
Hi Helen. Thanks for the tips. Another thing I often think is that I only want to buy just so many items that are limited to one season. I put all my summer things away for most of the year, and then every spring, I get excited about linens and summery colours, but I try not to buy too much seasonal stuff. I like your Levi's. I think I should have sized up when I bought mine. I have the same ones. I like those Everlane pants too.
I know small prints are easy to style but I think this comes down to what body type you have and definitely when it comes to KIBBE body types. As a soft dramatic, I love bold prints surrounded by neutrals, as the small prints will really wash me out but I believe you're somewhere in the classic family so it makes sense you feel overhwelmed by big prints hehe Love Laura x
I’m a slender petite and I just bought a big-scale vaguely animal print, shirt dress from Anthropology. I know the print is huge for little me, but the all-neutral colors (shades of brown, a little black and white) chills it down and makes it work for me. Such “rules” like pattern scales are only suggestions, anyway, I think we should all just buy what makes us feel beautiful!🙂
I deeply appreciate your assessments and objective analysis for yourself! I'm also petite and currently trying to find my style. Justifying practicality with outfits and what to keep in mind amongst the noise helps me massively! ❤
I’m so glad it helps! :) there are so many distractions that sometimes it’s nice to go back to basics and really think about what’s practical (but still cute) ❤
Helen I totally agree about pattern. The only pattern I wear is on Accessories and tonal pattern on a coat and nothing else. I have patterned summer dress and rarely wear it because I feel very loud in it!! I love oversized but I only wear, if it has some sort of cinching in the waist. That way it doesn't look too much on my small frame. I can't stand pale, pastel colours so I never buy into the spring colours. You just always have such quality content. I learn so much. Thanks I appreciate all your hard work x
Thanks for this amazing video! I’m similar to you, currently obsessed with lululemon. I’ve always bought leggings and a few other bits from years ago, but in the last year their offering becomes so so good!
I am really struggling to find cute blouses that aren't polyester with long sleeves! the advice about having items that can be layered also makes a lot of sense, I've fell in that trap too many times!! i noticed that my wrists tend to get very chill and i can't wear my blouses or some tops until summer because the sleeves are only 3/4 I've become much more detail-oriented recently because the sleeve length is really a deal breaker for me, on top of the fabric quality
I love your drapey Tibi blazer! I hope to find one like that one day. I agree with you regarding the fit and length of blazers balanced with the drape their material provides.
Nice video with great tips. I do like to wear the long oversized shirt dresses in summer from Cos. I agree the silhouette is harder to style for most people.
I always get good insights from your videos. Been struggling with a tank top due to all the issues you pointed out here, and I think it's helped convince me to stop tolerating the issues. I'm letting it go and buying a replacement from uniqlo
I think I would wear the Sezane knitted cami with a white shirt underneath for a casual look. Yes to smaller prints as they don’t overwhelm petite women. Thanks for the tips on what to buy in Uniqlo. 🧡🌷
So true about synthetic knitwear! As someone who's always wearing knitwear, due to cold climate were I live, I no longer buy anything with less than 60% organic fabric. It just never lasts more than a few wears before starting to pile etc. Not worth it!
your videos are always so great Helen. I only wish in my 20's I knew a YT'er with quality videos like yours who is also similar to my body shape. I'm 41 now and have learned to dress my body and what to avoid overtime but I feel like I wasted some money in the process. I'm tall and curvy so I actually look much better in larger prints (and too fussy in small ones). I also need longer lengths to look hamonious so I go with maxi skirts and I look too dowy with simple or classic cuts and need drapes and more exaggerated details. Btw I own a Lululemon Scuba from 2010 that I wear on heavy rotation to this day. The design back then was more form fitting which I preferred but still cozy. Mine still looks new :D
I honestly just had to make my peace with my height. As much as I love fit and flare and wrap dresses for spring, the waist is always on my ribs and so I never wear them 🤷♀️
I've been looking for a good leather belt for the longest time and I love the one you're wearing at 13:45! May I know where it's from? Love the insights and tips in your videos as always xx
I love seeing some new filming setups, but I wouldn't keep all that filming equipment in your bedroom for work-life balance! In spring I always skip out on the trench coats because when it rains where I live, it pours, so a trench coat isn't going to do much.
12:15 I feel like this tip is truly personal to your style palette, though, so I’m not sure about it. Though I love the rest of the video and its tips. You’re giving so much value ❤
I love your Lulumoon's sweat! I'm on their website, and I have a question about their sizing: what would you recomend? Taking the trus size or one less? I like when the oversizing is subtil...
Love your videos. I’ve been purchasing essentials you recommend from Uniqlo. I work at a school so I’ve been enjoying all the pieces. Plus I’m all about comfort and lightweight clothes so they’ve been my favorites. I’ve been wearing these pieces non stop! Do you recommend any button ups or blouses? I specifically want to find button ups that are darker colors. I tend to see many light colors but no darker blue or blacks. Any recommendations?
Puff sleeved anything, particularly dresses. I find them impossible to layer and it just doesn't look good with my proportions. Unfortunately, it's very hard to find any dresses without them and it has been for I wanna say the last 10 years. I also totally agree with you point about the length of shirts and tops. I like buying pieces that I can wear all year long with some adjustments in layering. Your style and your attention to detail are amazing!
I like how these tank tops and shirts look on you, they look great and elegant! I have similar ones as well but the issue is i feel like it will show some of the bra lines when I wear them. Could you make a video of how to pick right bra brands and type of them which will go right with these type of clothes? Thank you
Hi Helen, I will be avoiding tops with too much material. I am thinking about the Everlane trousers but on a website review it said that after washing they became very hard, have you had this experience?
Definitely crochet your own top from 100% cotton! That’s the best way to learn more about fibers. 20% polyamide isn’t enough to make a top “stuffy” (especially a spaghetti top with an open weave), and instead what it does is give a little elasticity to the top so that it will hold its shape. Cotton woven like this will not hold its shape. If you stretch it, it doesn’t bounce back. Once you start crocheting and actually learn about fibers, you might discover that synthetics are not universally bad. Some are better than others, and have a role to play in clothing. I’d love to see your top when it’s finished! Good luck!
It was fun to see what I agree or don't agree on. I'm a large print enjoyer, don't mind stuffing moderately-puffy sleeves and will gladly go for large top half details (as a curvy pear with large hips - it helps to take attention away from them). I'm happy to see I'm slowly starting to get my own ideas on what I like, while still taking inspiration.
Also, about cotton knits - I haven't had too many but they were prone to losing shape, while my old synthetics don't look that different now. Maybe it's a quality issue or the fact I was machine-washing them, but I don't have enough data. I wonder what's everyone else's experiences with cotton knitted wear.
I am not a fan of cotton knitwear, it will loose shape and I find it heavy to wear. I like wool and kasjmir knitwear. I do like large prints too and I do not mind puffy sleeves.
Love ur videos! Teaching us to be intentional with our purchase really helps reduce unnecessary waste and mindless consumerism.
These videos of yours are lifesavers! Really makes you stop and think before purchasing 😊
You are so right about assessing the practicality of puff sleeves. A lesson I've learnt. Also agree with the warning re voluminous sweatshirts. I recently cut the sleeves off one, and that helped.
Where did you get the sleeveless button front merino ??? In a greyish colour???? Your content is so helpful at 67 years of age! I am finally wearing just what I feel good in!!!!!
That’s actually a part of an off shoulder ensemble that’s sadly past season. It’s actually not merino either. My favourite spots to find good merino pieces are Uniqlo and COS :)
@@DailyHelenJ Foe people living in Europe I would also recommend DILLING (I believe the don't shup overses but maybe I should recheck that🤔.)
The common sense and practicality. Thank you Helen
Thank you ❤😂 I have to remind myself these all the time haha
The puff sleeves is such a good point. I love puff sleeves but over the years have come to realize I tend not to reach for them unless I know for sure I won’t need a jacket that day. And I bought the Francisco top from Sezane but ended up returning it for the same reasons you mentioned. It’s also quite long, and being a knit, would be impossible to tuck in.
I have a ban on buying t-shirts, I realized that I just don’t really wear them that much anymore. I think they’re boring and I prefer something similar, but with a V-neck and collar, like a cotton Polo neck top. On hot days, I wear tank tops much more anyway, “old arms” or not. No more jeans, either, I can’t stand wearing them. I’m more of a dress/skirt wearer, and I have a couple pairs of 501s for those occasions when nothing else will do. I just don’t like wearing denim, it’s hot, stiff, thick and rough. I prefer softer fabrics or knits. I’m not even buying a denim skirt this time they’re trending, I just purged my last denim skirts and jackets. The same goes for those cotton utility jackets that I had in several colors, they took up a huge chunk of closet space and I rarely wore them. I don’t dress as casually as most people do nowadays, I wear more like “business casual” most days. Most people where I live wear black or gray gym outfits everyday, all day, but that’s not my idea of physical comfort, they’re made of hot, sweaty polyester and super-tight elastane. Thanks, Helen❤
I don’t like jeans either, it’s to stiff and thick.
Loved the tips and this format!
So glad :) ❤
Hi Helen. Thanks for the tips. Another thing I often think is that I only want to buy just so many items that are limited to one season. I put all my summer things away for most of the year, and then every spring, I get excited about linens and summery colours, but I try not to buy too much seasonal stuff.
I like your Levi's. I think I should have sized up when I bought mine. I have the same ones. I like those Everlane pants too.
I know small prints are easy to style but I think this comes down to what body type you have and definitely when it comes to KIBBE body types. As a soft dramatic, I love bold prints surrounded by neutrals, as the small prints will really wash me out but I believe you're somewhere in the classic family so it makes sense you feel overhwelmed by big prints hehe
Love Laura x
I’m a slender petite and I just bought a big-scale vaguely animal print, shirt dress from Anthropology. I know the print is huge for little me, but the all-neutral colors (shades of brown, a little black and white) chills it down and makes it work for me. Such “rules” like pattern scales are only suggestions, anyway, I think we should all just buy what makes us feel beautiful!🙂
I deeply appreciate your assessments and objective analysis for yourself! I'm also petite and currently trying to find my style. Justifying practicality with outfits and what to keep in mind amongst the noise helps me massively! ❤
I’m so glad it helps! :) there are so many distractions that sometimes it’s nice to go back to basics and really think about what’s practical (but still cute) ❤
Helen I totally agree about pattern. The only pattern I wear is on Accessories and tonal pattern on a coat and nothing else. I have patterned summer dress and rarely wear it because I feel very loud in it!!
I love oversized but I only wear, if it has some sort of cinching in the waist. That way it doesn't look too much on my small frame. I can't stand pale, pastel colours so I never buy into the spring colours. You just always have such quality content. I learn so much. Thanks I appreciate all your hard work x
Thanks for this amazing video! I’m similar to you, currently obsessed with lululemon. I’ve always bought leggings and a few other bits from years ago, but in the last year their offering becomes so so good!
I am really struggling to find cute blouses that aren't polyester with long sleeves!
the advice about having items that can be layered also makes a lot of sense, I've fell in that trap too many times!!
i noticed that my wrists tend to get very chill and i can't wear my blouses or some tops until summer because the sleeves are only 3/4
I've become much more detail-oriented recently because the sleeve length is really a deal breaker for me, on top of the fabric quality
I love your drapey Tibi blazer! I hope to find one like that one day. I agree with you regarding the fit and length of blazers balanced with the drape their material provides.
Nice video with great tips. I do like to wear the long oversized shirt dresses in summer from Cos. I agree the silhouette is harder to style for most people.
I love how practical this video is!
As a fellow petite, I appreciate your tips!
I love your videos!
Please start linking the shoes
!!! ❤
Very nice. Please share more videos!
Love the editing, asthetic and the fact you are in Front of your desk 😊
such good tips.. Thank you Helen I am always looking forward to your videos!
I always get good insights from your videos. Been struggling with a tank top due to all the issues you pointed out here, and I think it's helped convince me to stop tolerating the issues. I'm letting it go and buying a replacement from uniqlo
I think I would wear the Sezane knitted cami with a white shirt underneath for a casual look. Yes to smaller prints as they don’t overwhelm petite women. Thanks for the tips on what to buy in Uniqlo. 🧡🌷
So true about synthetic knitwear! As someone who's always wearing knitwear, due to cold climate were I live, I no longer buy anything with less than 60% organic fabric. It just never lasts more than a few wears before starting to pile etc. Not worth it!
Sometimes i chuckle at the everlasting pieces in my closet because they stop me from buying new similar items year after year.
I can relate. Haven't decided yet if those long-lasting basics are a blessing or a curse.. ;-)
your videos are always so great Helen. I only wish in my 20's I knew a YT'er with quality videos like yours who is also similar to my body shape. I'm 41 now and have learned to dress my body and what to avoid overtime but I feel like I wasted some money in the process. I'm tall and curvy so I actually look much better in larger prints (and too fussy in small ones). I also need longer lengths to look hamonious so I go with maxi skirts and I look too dowy with simple or classic cuts and need drapes and more exaggerated details.
Btw I own a Lululemon Scuba from 2010 that I wear on heavy rotation to this day. The design back then was more form fitting which I preferred but still cozy. Mine still looks new :D
Your Tipps are very good❤
i deeply resonate with a lot of your observations for fit and silhouette for petite girlies. - a 5’1 girlie
I honestly just had to make my peace with my height. As much as I love fit and flare and wrap dresses for spring, the waist is always on my ribs and so I never wear them 🤷♀️
I've been looking for a good leather belt for the longest time and I love the one you're wearing at 13:45! May I know where it's from? Love the insights and tips in your videos as always xx
I absolutely love light yellow but I’m always worried I can’t pull it off or looks weird on me :)
Love your channel and style, you should have millions subs(:
Obsessed with the black sandals you’re wearing around 1:07 - would you mind linking them? 😊
I love seeing some new filming setups, but I wouldn't keep all that filming equipment in your bedroom for work-life balance! In spring I always skip out on the trench coats because when it rains where I live, it pours, so a trench coat isn't going to do much.
12:15 I feel like this tip is truly personal to your style palette, though, so I’m not sure about it. Though I love the rest of the video and its tips. You’re giving so much value ❤
I love your Lulumoon's sweat! I'm on their website, and I have a question about their sizing: what would you recomend? Taking the trus size or one less? I like when the oversizing is subtil...
Helen, where is your mini green woven bag from?
I have many of the same pet peeves! Being petite can be difficult with too low, too voluminous and too long items!!
Love your videos. I’ve been purchasing essentials you recommend from Uniqlo. I work at a school so I’ve been enjoying all the pieces. Plus I’m all about comfort and lightweight clothes so they’ve been my favorites. I’ve been wearing these pieces non stop! Do you recommend any button ups or blouses? I specifically want to find button ups that are darker colors. I tend to see many light colors but no darker blue or blacks. Any recommendations?
Love your videos! Very helpful. Where is the blue t-shirt from? ❤
Puff sleeved anything, particularly dresses. I find them impossible to layer and it just doesn't look good with my proportions. Unfortunately, it's very hard to find any dresses without them and it has been for I wanna say the last 10 years. I also totally agree with you point about the length of shirts and tops. I like buying pieces that I can wear all year long with some adjustments in layering. Your style and your attention to detail are amazing!
I also wish they’d give the puff sleeves a rest! I’m really sick of them, dropped shoulder seams and tiered dresses!🙂
I like the look of a puffed sleeve, but unfortunately they look off on me as I have quite broad shoulders. So I can relate.
I like how these tank tops and shirts look on you, they look great and elegant! I have similar ones as well but the issue is i feel like it will show some of the bra lines when I wear them. Could you make a video of how to pick right bra brands and type of them which will go right with these type of clothes? Thank you
did you use a pattern for your mustard neck tie? I'd love to knit one
I think it's the Sophie scarf by Petite Knits.
I love big prints :P
Your necklace is gorgeous!!! Where is it from?
Hi Helen, I will be avoiding tops with too much material. I am thinking about the Everlane trousers but on a website review it said that after washing they became very hard, have you had this experience?
Where is that necklace chain from?
What size is your Christy Dawn dress? 🖤
Where is your beautiful necklace from? Great Video. Greetings from Germany
Love your videos. What height are you?
You mentioned being in the petite side, you look tall in the video. If you care to share how tall you are.Thanks!
5 foot 3 inches if I remember correctly
what's the light yellow blouse from 6:40 though? that colour would look great on me!
It’s sezane! I saw it in another video
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I wish I had so much choice but I'm so overweight
I lost 50 lbs. by daily walking, you might want to try it? Start very slowly, good luck, you can do it!🙂
Synthetic knitwear is almost never worth buying IMO
Helen you always makes me smile when I receive a Notification of you!🩷🩷😀😀