Bonjour, Marie-Anne! Thank you for exuding class into our world! I'm a 5'8" too 😉 and watching today, felt like we were sitting in a cafe with Iced Teas and Cressoints. I'd love to introduce you to Carol Tuttle (.com) who teaches fashion from an energy vantage point. I think you'll agree that down deep, most people repeatedly spend on fast fashion MOSTLY because it doesn't fulfill fashion's purpose. Like a fast food lunch with little nutrition. It leaves you hungry for more.... and never fully satisfied. In other words, fashion is an expression of yourself how you move through life, rather than how others see us. It adds something. With this new knowing and confidence the past few years, I'm happy to spend on quality high fashion. I appreciate them. I feel powerful. But first to invest in fashion, we each need to appreciate our own value. 😘😘
What did I take away from this vid? Well.....”stop looking for the next new thing” struck a cord with me. We do get sucked into this so easily don’t we? Another great video MA! Merci! 🌞🌈😀
I have had some pieces I love for almost 20 years in my wardrobe. They are timeless and the are my style elegant soft classic with a twist of creative expression while staying cohesive. Thanks for bringing this topic to the light, beautiful Marie-Anne.
It's so true . I'm older now and have no need to buy toomuch. I get frustrated when I do shop for clothing. Things are all mixed-up the displays are every where, and it's frustrating. I'm so glad I found you ❤ I'm going to use your advise .thank you👍🌹
Great to hear this, I suppose it is necessary to repeat this over and over all the time, personally I can never get tired of listening to this sort of thing as it is so much in tune with my style of thinking and living. Love your videos, take care and stay safe!
I really enjoyed this video, Marie Anne. We all need to reduce our consumption. Thank you for sharing your wisdom on French chic style and keeping it simple.
Oh Marie-Anne As someone who has been sewing her own wardrobe since she was a girl, I so agree with this philosophy. The pieces I plan and tailor or construct for myself give me much more usefulness and joy than any store bought item could. Sonya from Canada
Bonjour Marie-Anne. The minimalist wardrobe and minimalism in general has been a growing movement for a few years now. I think over-consumption of consumer goods and fashion hasn’t made people any happier and some people have been overwhelmed by it. I don’t have a perfect capsule wardrobe but that is my aim. I didn’t get caught up in fashions but I did buy into some trends, if it was something I really liked but not because it was fashionable. Knowing what suits me best has been my biggest challenge. Back when I was studying (in ahem, cough 1976), in NZ, a teacher spoke to us about a work wardrobe. She asked us to do an exercise to plan a wardrobe for an office. We had to choose 3 colours and mix and match pieces to go together. She said we shouldn’t have any pieces that don’t go with at least two other pieces. Looking back, that was a capsule wardrobe it without the name.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur Haha, no I don’t think so - maybe her mother was :). It made me think about basics, then adding a bit of colour. It’s so much easier to plan and find pieces these days with the internet! 🤣 😘
My buying habits have really changed since I started watching your videos. I put very little thought into what clothes I bought but now I plan what I want to buy. Haven't bought anything in 2 months because I'm learning to love what I have. Keep sending us these great videos !!
I realized that having so much clothes made me not enjoying them. Recently I organized my wordrobe, got rid of all things that I haven't been wearing and didn't buy anything new. I have so many things that I love, but haven't been wearing! We have to slow down! Thank you so much for your help. Stay safe!
Thank-you for your videos. I have looked at fashion in some ways as going to an art museum.I had gastric bypass surgery last November and before the virus changed everything I took things I wanted to keep to be altered. I decided early on to get dressed everyday the same way as before which for me is casual as I am retired. I have bought new things to replace some of what I gave away.
The clothes I bought 30 years ago are still going strong because of the quality ..I just update them through clever tailoring if needed I deplore throw away fashion it repulses me I also buy and sell pre loved quality pieces I really enjoy doing this I don’t care how many times someone sees me in the same thing it’s all about how my clothes make me feel Great upload Thanks 😊
I love all your videos and this subject is a very important one, thank you ♡. I'd like to ask you whether you've taken a seasonal color analysis test. You look so good in black, I'd bet you are a Winter. You're inspiring!!!
Bonjour! I guess the moment we're living is forcing us to change so much. A lot of what's going on is a reaction to our previous way of living. We must question every single thing we were doing. It is sad that it took so long (and such a dramatic situation) to make this change. But it will happen nonetheless and that gives me hope for better days to come. I love your channel and I love it even more when it comes in a video such as this! Merci!
Beautiful and thoughtful video! Too bad it took a pandemic to make the fashion industry realize that we must change - our future depends on it! The silver lining in this situation is I have realized how much I can do without. Shopping is more thoughtful and intentional. Less is certainly more.... I can still look nice using what I already have, instead of heading off to the mall for something new! Let’s hope that fashion continues to slow down ... quality vs quantity is more important now than ever! Merci beaucoup Marie-Anne!!
So delighted by the message in this video. Don't underestimate your own power in this Anne Marie. Influencers like yourself are essential for spreading this important message. There are also a host of young women influencers on You Tube who hold the same values. I am so glad to hear that someone as influential as Anna Wintour has made such a statement. As you say, what has taken them so long!!!
So refreshing to listen to your topic.I can't count how many times I've gone to look and try on a dress and it was impossible to find one that fit right or the length was wrong and so on....With what you have been saying with emphasis-shall save my money and order a dress from a company or finally brave going into a independently owned store!It's been over 30 years since I shopped with a lady friend,so no help there.Your advice has given me more confidence! Not there yet,but working on it...😄💖🐦
I could not agree with you more - we have the power to change the way we shop and change the industry. I increasingly understand a "curated and cohesive" wardrobe and appreciate what I have more now.
I loved this video and I can't wait to have that consultation with you to help me create my own style. I'm not completely lost. I do know what I don't like but I might need some advice on what to add to my wardrobe to create that signature style.
Thank you for this vlog! Everyone should listen. Other influencers like doing hauls. This gives a negative example to the young or even older people. You are right it is encouraging to waste by buying fast fashion. From the time I have started watching you, I have tried my very best to be a wise and practical shopper and only choose to better quality in a minimal way
Totally agree with you, in every way of what the fashion industries does. Fast fashion, wear it three times and it falls apart. My mother in law worked at clothing store, and she taught me what to look for a well made piece of clothing, the cut, the underpinning, darts materials ect... love her for that. With time I find it difficult to find good pieces, it takes more time to find a well made clothing. I am glad that the fashion industry wants to change the industry. Thank you for pointing a light on that subject.❤️
Marie-Anne, what an important topic. My mother is polish and she always had a capsule wardrobe. Her style is not exactly “french chic” but she always bought the best quality she could afford and only had few core items in her wardrobe. I am 36 now and still have some clothes she bought for me when I was in high school because they were classic and good quality. When I got a bit older and had to start buying clothes for myself I went for the cheap fast fashion brands because of the cheap price tag. I had very little money and a top for 2 or 3 euros sounded like a good idea. Those clothes faded after few washes so I would look shabby wearing them and about a year or two of constant wear they started having holes etc. so I had to buy more. I hated my wardrobe for years. I then decided to stop buying any clothes at all and just save until I can buy one piece but of higher quality. If you do it over few years time you will end up with a nice capsule wardrobe and then you can keep building on it. When it comes to the fashion industry I blame us consumers as much as the companies. Yes, their practices are unethical but we are more educated about it now and we vote with our money. We can choose higher quality or more ethical brands but we want more and cheap. I feel that the consumerism came to Europe from America and it destroyed many artisan clothes manufacturers because they couldn’t compete with the cheap price tags and we the buyers went for cheap instead of quality. I really think we need to look at our own habits. Your videos are great Marie-Anne. Thank you for spreading the message.
Ma chere Marie-Anne, a little bit than a year ago I was on my quest for a style and clothes that would truly represent who I am. After my first visit to my beloved France, I felt so identified by what I saw and lived there that I wanted to translate that into my wardrobe and my lifestyle. However I needed a guide. An then one blessed day I found you. You helped me put together many French style rules I had forgotten, you made me realize what my body shape was, what my undertone was and definitely what not to wear and how to go shopping. Sometimes you may feel I write to you as if we were friends and I hope this doesn’t offend you. But you have been such a wonderful and important influence in my life, not only for how I look but for how I think and feel now, that I can’t thank you enough and yes I often talk about you as a dear friend. Just think about your impact on so many people! Going back to the topic of this video, for those who, like me are following your advice, the new fashion will be an easy thing. Classic over trendy, style over fashion, specially the terrible and devouring fast fashion, quality over quantity. Always and from now on, less will be more. Once again we all have learned that the French way is the way to go. Thank you for showing us the way!
When I was in my Early teens I hadn't found my style yet so I always wanted the latest new thing. That led to clothing I would only wear for one season and I wore a lot of outfits that just looked silly. I'm so glad I found the basics of my style after a few years of throw away clothing. It's still my basic style although some elements change as I get older. Everything basic to the style I discovered back then remains the same in spite of those small changes. It suits me very well. I never go out wearing something laughable although I might have tried on some things that don't work together before leaving the house. The only thing I do is improve on those basics as I live and learn. You are a constant source of inspiration and I thank you for that.
So true! We recently moved to a smaller house and it was a good opportunity for me to downsize my closet by quite a bit. Moving forward, I ask myself "Will I love this a year from now?" if I want to buy something. Most times, the answer is no! It feels very freeing to not have so much in my closet anymore.
Merci Marie-Anne for such a thought provoking video. I have learned so much from your channel, but I definitely have fallen prey to buying too much clothing especially online during this Covid crisis. I love quality and do not buy fast fashion items very often, but still how much do we need? I’m now realizing if I buy too many summer dresses, for example, I will wear my older ones less which is so wasteful. I’m a work in progress you might say, but love the French chic philosophy and will try harder to limit purchases. There is so much temptation to buy on the internet, so we have to tune out the fashion haul videos and slow down our pace with buying. If change is to happen, I agree it must start with the consumer. Thanks again for a great video!
Thank-you for this so very relevant video. I had gastric bypass surgery last November. I have always been in love with fashion and maybe this virus has helped because I could not try on things I could not get into beforeIm.gave away a lot of things, some I realized I had owned for quite some time. A lot of things were altered. I replaced on a one -one basis and must confess I bought on as summer things to wear now as I get dressed every day the way I did before. Since I am retired that meant mostly t shirts and jeans. I will take you advise especially when we are allowed out fully. again. M
Bonjour Marie-Anne, I used be a person who loved getting a haul of clothing and at one point was getting deliveries almost everyday, me and the dpd driver were on friendly terms. Within the past year I have slowed to quality over quantity, I've never been into fashion so I wasn't a case of changing that. I recognised that I was buying the same things because I couldn't find it within all the stuff o had. I now have a clothes rail with all my favourite outfits (all white) on it and its really helped. Thanks for another thought provoking video. Bonne journée.x
I've always been environmentally conscious when shopping for clothes. 99% is secondhand thrifting. I tend to make purchases trying to replicate outfits from pinterest, the problem with this is it's not really my taste, creates clutter and I still waste money regardless. Basically it's secondhand fast fashion. You introduced simple yet timeless chic to my life. It will help me control future purchases as well as curate a practical yet timeless wardrobe. I discovered you via Audrey Coyne. I enjoy your content very much. Thanks for sharing the French chic. You're a gem Marie Anne.
What is rare these days (outside of France) are boutiques where the clothes were carefully curated by the owner, who would help you put an outfit together from quality pieces in a variety of labels.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Bonjour. No, nothing too serious. I have a pattern, I think-- of buying online (most vintage/used from Ebay) in hopes that the new piece will make me feel good/fill a void/ make me look thin....whatever. But buying online is often it's a guessing game. You really don't know if it will fit or if the material is what you will like. You can't see the nuances. There's usually a let down and only once in a while a BINGO! By now, I have a very good basic classic wardrobe, but continue to buy too often. What am I looking for? I justify the buying cause it's mostly "used clothes" but still.....it's too much consumption, both for the world and for me (who's part of the world).
Covid 19 lockdown , really time for reflection . Things have to change , I started last year , quality over quantity . It is not so easy but it is going to be the future , there will be implications for developing countries too. Fashion is not the only essence of life . Feeling happy that I'm on the slow fashion journey , and becoming creative with style . Thank you for your inspiring video .😊
Marie, you are so right. People do not understand that clothes are supposed to make a person look better not just being fashion. A person does not need to buy new clothes every season. Also we have a problem that so many clothes end up in the Landfield and that is horrible for the environment.
In my opinion, social media and fast fashion go hand in hand. Sure, cheaper and more ‘affordable’ clothing existed 15-20 years ago, but the rate of consumption was much lower than it is today. Everyone is social-media obsessed these days, which means keeping up with the Kardashians and never repeating an outfit. There’s no way most people (particularly young girls) can do this with quality clothing at a higher price tag, so they rely on Forever 21, H&M, Pretty Young Thing etc etc. If there is one positive to come out of this pandemic, hopefully we as a society reevaluate what’s important and break the cycle of image-obsession and over consumption. Here’s to quality over quantity!
Insightful video! Thank you, Marie-Anne. I think it is about time we changed the fast fashion trending! It feels like a hamster wheel and one I have fallen prey to (sometimes). Learning though! xx
Hi Marie-Anne. Many of my friends are thinking just like you. They had a new awakening.....that's a good thing. I have told several of my friends about your channel and I'm sharing this video. I'm already a minimalist I hate clutter. I'm so glad I don't have that problem. You look lovely....as usual and of course I love your pearls. Take care chic lady and stay safe💙x
What a brilliant and thoughtful video Marie-Anne! It saddens me when I think of ‘fast fashion’ which exploits the poor people who make the cheap clothing and also exploits the people who are brainwashed into buying it! It’s a vicious circle that millionaires feed on and profit from 😔 I try to always buy clothes which are made in the UK 🇬🇧 and other European countries, where there’s a greater certainty of the workers being fairly and safely treated. Yes, such items are more expensive but they’re usually very good quality too, meaning that they wear better, look better and last much longer 😍
Hey mon Cherie Marie Anne. Hope you're well this Saturday morning... You're very true when you say style is bigger than fashion. I've never been a follower of fashion in any case to be honest!!! In last month when shops have been shut I've saved soooo much money but still have to say Im Desperate to get Into the charity shops to rummage, how shallow am I????? I have over twenty or more black tops and same in Navy but often go to the same items again and again, that's says it all doesn't it??? Keep safe 😘
I totally agree. We need to pick out things thoughtfully and getting quality and not quantity. Better fabrics and styles are what we need. Unfortunately, because of the times, more and more people are getting their clothes on Amazon at the cheapest price. With that comes ill fitting and short lasting clothing. While not everyone can afford to get high priced pieces, it does make you want to save to get a treasured item.
Great video and great points you make, and for me it's at a time where I have been avoiding haul videos like the plague. I used to work in the poorest countries in the world, where most people literally wear rags and shoes full of holes, and with that in mind, these videos bother me due to their relative excess, but they are also like a drug. A month ago, I finally had to stop watching fashion haul videos and some videos that are sponsored because they tempted me and I am weak. I have to remove myself from things that tempt me because I have no will power or discipline.My worst example is that for a whole year, I got tempted to Everlane by so many TH-camrs who make the brand look so nice, and had to return nearly every item - all tops and jackets very shapeless, huge and boxy without fail, poorly fit shoes with erratic sizing in painfully stiff leather, see through T-shirts, etc., and losing a lot of $ in shipping, and ended up stupidly keeping shoes that hurt and now I need to sell at a loss. To make matters worse, Everlane kept putting their brilliant ads in videos, so I ended up buying black jeans I could have probably got for less somewhere else. It took me a whole year to stop looking at Everlane for any reason. I also found myself impulsively buying a few things from other brands I didn't need, but at least love and wear. Just this morning, I ordered white jeans because I have seen way too many videos and pinterest posts that show how great they look year round in monotone outfits. This purchase was not impulsive and I thought about it a several months, but still it probably came from too much time by myself and being sick of what I've been wearing at home. I barely wear jeans and had black, blue and purple pairs already, all I really needed to complete my casual wardrobe. I also have off-white summer pants already. At least all I have bought due to temptation works well together in a coherent wardrobe, and aside from the shoes, I genuinely love or at least really like the clothes, but I do need to stop while my wardrobe is at a reasonable size. Maybe I will return the white jeans.
I think the haul videos are made by shoppers who fall for the marketing ploys and ‘keeping up’ mentality - the hauls of multiple Hermes handbags are particularly baffling!
Great video Marie-Anne! the fashion future for many of us is to wear what is in our closets, buy less but better, and get to learn out personal style, all things i have been doing since before our current crisis.
Wow, its great to be ahead of the curve for a change, because it makes so much sense ! Crazy fashion ideas are prevalent these days, I just don't get it. Lets hope the fashion industry learn something good from this difficult time.
I have bought one dress (recommended by you) to complete my summer wardrobe. Everything else is clothes I love and have been wearing for the past few years. I don't buy clothes just because, even my one love...Shoes. I guess I was French Chic before I found your channel 😊
Great video! I’ve also been thinking the same and have slowly stopped watching my typical ‘influencers’ since this all began. It just doesn’t seem to be relevant anymore and such a waste. Personally going through my own wardrobe,clearing out, and writing out a list of the better quality staples to keep an eye out for later!
Since we are all staying at home, we are decluttering our closets. Being at home has caused us all the reflection on what we really need, and avoid a closet bursting at its seams of fast fashion. Buying less is better.
I heard a bit of advice about fashion once, and it was, if you want to, you can buy one piece that's in fashion -- the color, fringe, texture, whatever is "in" -- that you like. Maybe in a scarf or belt or even a barrette. That way you can give a nod to fashion, but keep your own style. I love your advice, Marie-Anne, j'adore tes conseils! (Is "tu" form correct?) Merci!
This is definitely a pivotal time in fashion (as in everything, really) and it will be interesting to see if this does redirect the industry. The fact that Anna Wintour herself is making these statements is poignant. I think, too, we need to take better care of our garments. Keep declaring your message, Marie-Anne, the world is ready to hear your French chic philosophy!!
Very sensible advice. I just hope enough people follow it to be able to change the fashion industry and that women in particular come to realise how much more beautifully dressed they will be for choosing quality over quantity and how much longer their garments will last. The environment will benefit greatly if we all do this. Thank you for another inspiring video!
How many people are looking towards minimalism and fewer clothes? I know I have too many, particularly scarves and probably most people have enough to last a lifetime, but we like the occasional new thing. I find channels like this one are very good for making better use of what I already have.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Bonjout Marie-Anne, You make me more aware of how clothes affect mood and how much better it feels if I put some thought into an outfit, also not to buy on impulse because there is a price reduction. mood6 and
Sometimes it's really difficult to be sensible. There are so many things that I just have to do and shopping somehow helps to forget the tiring discipline. Fashion industry does know how to be tempting too. I definitely feel it is me who needs to change, but I also feel that it is difficult.
First, let me say how much I appreciate your videos. I've lost over 50 lbs so I need a whole new wardrobe. My style might not be entirely French but you've given me a lot of good advice. I also watch Audrey Coyne and the Madame Chic lady. My problem is that I have a dicotomy concerning my fashion sense. I like understated tailored tweedy type clothes but I also really like colorful embroidery - Mexican peasant blouses, Chinese flowery flats. Don't worry I don't wear these style at the same time. I want fewer clothes that I actually wear on a regular basis that look elegant. It's very easy to go crazy now that I can wear more styles but I want to be a person who makes more deliberate choices.
Hello, I wear Mexican embroidered flowy dresses - huipil - indoors, since it is impossible to wear them on French streets, so if someone delivers a parcel to my door, I look pretty and put together. Maybe you could use an embroidered casual Summer tote bag, for instance, or match the flowery flats to a bracelet while keeping the rest classic? :-)
Dear Marie-Anne, This is such a thoughtful video, I hope consumers will drive the competition in the fashion industry by being very discerning with their purchases. There is so much waste in the landfills, much of which are cheap clothes made by people not being paid or treated well. The model for clothing production really needs to change ...IMO.
Marie-Anne, I think the Corona-virus has done some good. For one, we are having to find new ways to wear our hair -since nobody is open for giving haircuts. Also, I've made recipes I'd never tried before because we can't go out to dinner. And when it comes to clothes, I've been doing what I have done before, I am taking sleeves off shirts and attaching them to tee-shirts, or adding buttons to the top of a blouse that didn't have them there before. And believe me, I'm getting quite a few stares! We are learning to be self-sufficient, and, consequently, we are making more brave, individualist moves!!
I have started to buy good quality items from EBay or good charity shops or clothes exchange, to try to eleviate this situation also to pass my thing on to same
Thank you so much for this. I have been trying over the past three years to buy less, shop secondhand, become more creative and mindful with what I already have. I'm not perfect about it but I am a lot more thoughtful than I used to be. Once I learned about how many resources it takes to make every single thing we possess and the devastation caused to the natural world and other societies by this crazy 'throw away' society we live in, I couldn't do anything else. I feel that that here, in America, the official line is that we almost being unpatriotic if we step back from all the mindless consumption because we need to 'keep the economy strong.' But I'm not buying it anymore (or those cheap, shoddy clothes and products)...
I am a big fan of the Boden company-a British company. I wear casual clothes because I live in Colorado, in the suburbs. Their clothes last, are well made and the buttons button! And I just received their latest catalog where the CEO apologized for sending the catalog when as he said for clothes “for which you have no need.But the clothes were already made, catalogs printed, etc.” I was impressed. When I traveled to Paris, I wore city clothes. But here it is a bit more casual. All the Boden clothes and separates I bought have lasted, still fit well and have touches that only the wearer sees. I am retired, so no work clothes. I have scarves that I use and unusual jewelry. They even advertise that their clothes are made to last, and practice sustainability.
I love Boden clothing and regardless of how well they are made, I won’t buy because all are made in China. The United Kingdom have so many talented artisans, they should employ their own to produce these clothes.
Holly Golightly They’re not all made in China but Turkey, Romania, Morocco also, to name a few. I don’t know if that would make a difference to your argument but I never see any clothing from any brand made in the U.K. any more. The clothing industry seems to be a thing of the past here unfortunately. It used to be prolific in the North of England, the mills are still there, but the industry is long gone.
I received a catalog from them a couple months back. Prior to that had never heard of the company which kind surprised me. I currently have no need of what they were showing in the catalog but I kept it. I am impressed that the company apologized for a catalog . I for one would like to get fashion catalogs as sort of a way of getting away from “real life” for a while but I know they are expensive to produce. Another company that I like is Eileen Fisher .
Bonjour Marie-Anne. Found this an interesting video for many reasons. So thank you. Would it be fair to say that 'fashion' moulds/shapes the person's clothing choices (the clothes take control of the wearer) whereas the person moulds/shapes their 'style' (the wearer stays in control of the clothing). I think those that seek style are self confident, know what they are about and can confidently select pieces that already reflects their own personality and chosen lifestyle. Whereas those that cultivate fashion and want to be seen in the latest this, that and the other lack confidence and see clothing as a prop to help them to increase self esteem.
In rural areas there are fewer clothing stores so we are more dependent on on line purchasing. For some stores, the return process is such a hassle. Please make this process better so we are not left with clothing we can't use
I do agree with you. I wear my clothes for many years as they are quality classic styles. I try to make purchases that go with what I already have. I wear what I love and what looks good on me. I can’t bear to waste.
Thanks so much for discussing this topic. You stated it well, we have the power to change the fashion industry. The market is driven by the consumer; simple economics. I’m easily satisfied with a small but chic wardrobe. I prefer to watch my bank account grow, not my closet. 😉
I have invested in quality timeless pieces. I love my clothing and my style.Yes, I agree there is far too much waste; poor quality in clothing. Less is more. Quality over quantity. I also love your emphasis on a capsule wardrobe. A concept I have developed over time.. Yes, I feel the fashion industry will change. The industry needs to slow down. Better for everyone. Merci Marie anne
Most of my purchases are driven by need and then in that need what I may like and what I can afford. I do enjoy seeing what’s new and do appreciate style. I do think you are right saying we drive the market. Those are the questions each person must answer.
I would love for the fashion industry to change. For quality to overtake quantity. For fast fashion to slow down. For consumers to appreciate and like their clothes rather than buy and then photograph themselves and then toss. But I fear this may not happen. There will have to be a huge mindset in many consumers and less of the "look at me".
Domestically produced goods are more on my mind now, and that includes clothing. I think fast fashion is for the weak minded, constantly being told what’s best *now* & following along obediently, where as a curated style requires knowing oneself & dressing in a way to express that confidence.
You have given us lots to think about! I don't enjoy the "fashion haul" videos personally. I wonder where they put it all, and if they consider the environmental impact of their purchases!? I have read it somewhere that "if you need to buy extra storage for your stuff, maybe you have too much stuff"!? More is not more!!
When I look at my wardrobe, the pieces I use often and feel good in are mostly the ones that are timeless and well made. I find even some of the 'classic' vendors don't have the quality now. A fine wool jacket or skirt can just go forever. I find the new tweeds and wool fabrics are more coarse and don't have the 'hand'. Shopping is so often an exercise in frustration.
Definitely quality over qantity! I sometimes enter some chain clothes shops and always ask myself on my mind) - why did they produce so many rags? Fashion designers are artists and they need time to catch their flow to create pieces of art, producers of materials need time to do it with care and respect both to our planet and to future users. We need time to find our real souls and our real needs. Thank you for the video!
One thing I ask myself before buying is “Will this add to my wardrobe or will it keep me from wearing something I already own as much?” Also I agree that the changes in fashion need to start with us.If we change then clothing companies will change.💕
*WOW* !!!!! *In the past few years, I have not followed fashion* !!!!! *I LOVE this channel is because Marie-Anne gives SAGE advice* !!!!! *I think the fashion industry should listen to Anna Wintours* !!!! *The regular fashion industry is a BIG roller coaster of ups and downs* !!!!! *French Chic is much more grounded in reality* !!!! *Merci Marie-Anne* !!!! #MarieAnneLeCoeur
I remember when we all used to try to buy clothes that would last, that were well made, when things were not so expensive , but were better made with better materials. Today so many things are cheaply made, by people paid less money to make them and sometimes at much higher prices.
I think we were already there. Fast fashion has been on dying and HM loss of money and Forever 21’s bankruptcy are some good examples. People my age (in their 20s) are seeking more environmentally sustainable fashion. Minimalism has taken off and that movement calls for less consumption. Currently I’m trying to save money to slowly buy nice pieces that will last for a while
I think that some people will go crazy buyng more than they did before, because of the ‘trauma’ of having to stay indoors for so long. But, there will be a movement (me included) of those looking for better ways to spend their money, taking into consideration the environment and the workers involved in the process, too. Hope I was clear in my comment, since English is not my first language.Take care Marie Anne🦋🌹
Bonjour Marie Anne, very true. There is too much mass production of things, not just with clothing. No human being needs so much stuff. Clothing hauls are confusing. Why would anyone need to do that? I imagine they feel bad about it later at some point. Quality is far better than quantity. Less is more, always. Merci 😁🌹
Half the time these clothing hauls are a way for the creator or influencer to have a cover story for showing off some other attribute. I'm pretty sure that those bikini clothing hauls are watched by men with only a very passing concern for fashion. lol. Then, who's to say that these youtube creators actually keep their clothes? (I wouldn't put it past some people to return the items later after they've served their channels for meat. So to speak. In a best case, perhaps they donate these clothing items to needy people? People like to shop, women like to shop. Maybe watching a clothing haul is the same for those personality types whom just like to flip through magazine after magazine for pics?
@@MarieAnneLecoeur In a Jung or Meyers/Briggs context. Artisan personality types are concrete thinkers and are strongest in their sensing (concretely looking) capability. And, it is these people I think. Whom like to flip through pages of magazine picture, opportunistically (A very important component) watching for the next new thing. I suspect that this large group also enjoys fashion hauls for the same reason.
Going for the highest quality pieces you can afford is a goal that is worth pursuing. The issue I have with many high end designers is they sold out and are asking exorbitant prices for handbags, shoes and such at the same time they are opting for cheap labor and cutting corners on the quality of their products. I exclude HERMES from this as it is the essence of quality and true luxury. Every scarf design is a work of art and takes 18 months from artist-to-scarf! The price is high, but now second hand sites like Vestiare and The Real Real have made them in reach..what a way to elevate style! The "BRIDGE" lines have even sold out to cheaper production. I do believe that Fast Fashion will change if the consumer sends a message...they will conform to the market! The issue is that almost everyone I know likes something new...particularly as the Seasons change. HAULS are a real turn-off and I cannot stand watching them. Most people shop in bits and pieces. Always go for the highest quality that your budget allows will help. I do think that designers are overpricing their products and not always delivering on the quality/ethical end of things. I also understand why people will shop at Zara or H&M. I do as well if I am looking to try a new shape or style or just see a item that is just gorgeous....but HAULS....NEVER! I do not have a classic style, nor am I a minimalist...so this is where seem to diverge from the path a bit. This is such an important topic and one worth exploring
Let’s hope the industry will take this opportunity to switch. My problem is that here in the US., finding decent quality and timeless clothing has become harder. I used to be able to rely on some stores for quality basics, like say a wool cardigan or silk blouse. Now even Nordstrom sells a lot of garbage. Keep giving us links to online retailers that fit the bill.
I’m not keen on fashion hauls; they sometimes make me feel slightly sick. I love a second hand shop, though, if you buy a bit too much because you have to grab it when it’s there, you can donate it back and the charity benefits twice. I love the concept of slow fashion. My style journal, as recommended by you, told me that I really will wear a pair of dark brown ankle boots with lots of different items I already have. I bought some online in a clearance sale, originally about £90, I paid £25; such a good deal I feel like I almost robbed them! They are beautiful leather, low heeled, comfy classics. I wore them all day today since they arrived, and they felt like slippers. Worth the full price, had I had the money last winter, a classic style, a little bit biker boot, but smart and sleek. I’m in love with them and they are worth the wait. Many years use ahead.
I have been loosing a lot of weight. I had to shop for new clothes a lot. What I missed: Qualiy pieces. Being able to rely on my wardrobe. Now that I curate it, I like to be able to have the right outfit for the occasion. Which I know I love, which suits me and of which I know I feel confident in. And dressed in fast fashion, I saw people in the same outfit a lot. Even if it was just clothes and I did this for a higher purpose (my health) and a little number of pieces from the end of the journey is still with me, I underestimated the effect on the way I felt: like a copy. But I also learned to get along with fewer clothes.
Over consumption diminishes as we get older. We begin to realize simple, well made clothes that fit and enhance our body type can be enhanced by accessories. Leave trends and fads for youth.
I think the fashion haul videos glorify consumerism and may appeal to young women who are still searching to find their own style . Years ago I decided tailored classics look best on me and I've been buying clothes with the intent of wearing them for at least ten years for a long time now . That being said I still have far more clothes than I actually need . Definitely more thought needs to go into purchasing .
Thanks to you I tried to follow French chic style which suits my instinct. I've never been following Fasion for just it's Fasion and I see it doesn't fit most of the women. Style upgrade people taste and elegance so it reflects a high confidence. While Fasion some time Un flattering to the wome_ and only reflect unstable personality that doesn't know where to go and why. At the end Fasion companies also responsible for that bcz they look for profit more than teaching people what is good for them
I would be extremly happy if we could go back to Times when there were seamstresses and one got to choose cloth und style for the garment required/desired - alas, this will not happen without a big catastrophe and of cause nobody can want that! But maybe we can go back to two seasons per year?
In UK there are still seamstresses 😊 or dressmakers, we are undervalued, but also fabric and haberdashery has all but vanished from the High Street, being forced to go online. The whole thing is virtual, which is most difficult to achieve thru a screen, the nature of fabric is tactile, you have to feel the cloth, and thread. Get clever folks, learn to sew then you don't need to be a slave to this trade.
Bonjour, Marie-Anne! Thank you for exuding class into our world!
I'm a 5'8" too 😉 and watching today, felt like we were sitting in a cafe with Iced Teas and Cressoints. I'd love to introduce you to Carol Tuttle (.com) who teaches fashion from an energy vantage point. I think you'll agree that down deep, most people repeatedly spend on fast fashion MOSTLY because it doesn't fulfill fashion's purpose. Like a fast food lunch with little nutrition. It leaves you hungry for more.... and never fully satisfied.
In other words, fashion is an expression of yourself how you move through life, rather than how others see us. It adds something. With this new knowing and confidence the past few years, I'm happy to spend on quality high fashion. I appreciate them. I feel powerful. But first to invest in fashion, we each need to appreciate our own value. 😘😘
What did I take away from this vid? Well.....”stop looking for the next new thing” struck a cord with me. We do get sucked into this so easily don’t we? Another great video MA! Merci! 🌞🌈😀
I have had some pieces I love for almost 20 years in my wardrobe. They are timeless and the are my style elegant soft classic with a twist of creative expression while staying cohesive. Thanks for bringing this topic to the light, beautiful Marie-Anne.
Thank YOU! Thank you Marie-Anne for all you do to make us feel & look more beautiful!!! And I am sure Mother Earth appreciates you too
Thank you,Marie Ann. Sometimes I see fashion as a puzzle rather than style and elegance.
It's so true . I'm older now and have no need to buy toomuch. I get frustrated when I do shop for clothing. Things are all mixed-up the displays are every where, and it's frustrating.
I'm so glad I found you ❤ I'm going to use your advise .thank you👍🌹
I absolutely agree with you! Thank you for your words of wisdom ❤️
So very true Marie Anne. Thank you for this. And you’ve also given me an idea for pearls with a black t shirt/top 🤗 x
Great to hear this, I suppose it is necessary to repeat this over and over all the time, personally I can never get tired of listening to this sort of thing as it is so much
in tune with my style of thinking and living. Love your videos, take care and stay safe!
I really enjoyed this video, Marie Anne. We all need to reduce our consumption. Thank you for sharing your wisdom on French chic style and keeping it simple.
Oh Marie-Anne As someone who has been sewing her own wardrobe since she was a girl, I so agree with this philosophy. The pieces I plan and tailor or construct for myself give me much more usefulness and joy than any store bought item could.
Sonya from Canada
Bonjour Marie-Anne. The minimalist wardrobe and minimalism in general has been a growing movement for a few years now. I think over-consumption of consumer goods and fashion hasn’t made people any happier and some people have been overwhelmed by it.
I don’t have a perfect capsule wardrobe but that is my aim. I didn’t get caught up in fashions but I did buy into some trends, if it was something I really liked but not because it was fashionable. Knowing what suits me best has been my biggest challenge.
Back when I was studying (in ahem, cough 1976), in NZ, a teacher spoke to us about a work wardrobe. She asked us to do an exercise to plan a wardrobe for an office. We had to choose 3 colours and mix and match pieces to go together. She said we shouldn’t have any pieces that don’t go with at least two other pieces. Looking back, that was a capsule wardrobe it without the name.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur Haha, no I don’t think so - maybe her mother was :).
It made me think about basics, then adding a bit of colour. It’s so much easier to plan and find pieces these days with the internet! 🤣 😘
My buying habits have really changed since I started watching your videos. I put very little thought into what clothes I bought but now I plan what I want to buy. Haven't bought anything in 2 months because I'm learning to love what I have. Keep sending us these great videos !!
I realized that having so much clothes made me not enjoying them. Recently I organized my wordrobe, got rid of all things that I haven't been wearing and didn't buy anything new. I have so many things that I love, but haven't been wearing! We have to slow down! Thank you so much for your help. Stay safe!
Thank-you for your videos. I have looked at fashion in some ways as going to an art museum.I had gastric bypass surgery last November and before the virus changed everything I took things I wanted to keep to be altered. I decided early on to get dressed everyday the same way as before which for me is casual as I am retired. I have bought new things to replace some of what I gave away.
Bravo, the best vlog I have heard from you, keep on doing more like this. You are the best x
The clothes I bought 30 years ago are still going strong because of the quality ..I just update them through clever tailoring if needed
I deplore throw away fashion it repulses me
I also buy and sell pre loved quality pieces I really enjoy doing this
I don’t care how many times someone sees me in the same thing it’s all about how my clothes make me feel
Great upload Thanks 😊
I love all your videos and this subject is a very important one, thank you ♡. I'd like to ask you whether you've taken a seasonal color analysis test. You look so good in black, I'd bet you are a Winter. You're inspiring!!!
Bonjour! I guess the moment we're living is forcing us to change so much. A lot of what's going on is a reaction to our previous way of living. We must question every single thing we were doing. It is sad that it took so long (and such a dramatic situation) to make this change. But it will happen nonetheless and that gives me hope for better days to come.
I love your channel and I love it even more when it comes in a video such as this!
Merci!
Marie-Anne, this is one of your best videos.
Beautiful and thoughtful video! Too bad it took a pandemic to make the fashion industry realize that we must change - our future depends on it! The silver lining in this situation is I have realized how much I can do without. Shopping is more thoughtful and intentional. Less is certainly more.... I can still look nice using what I already have, instead of heading off to the mall for something new! Let’s hope that fashion continues to slow down ... quality vs quantity is more important now than ever! Merci beaucoup Marie-Anne!!
So delighted by the message in this video. Don't underestimate your own power in this Anne Marie. Influencers like yourself are essential for spreading this important message. There are also a host of young women influencers on You Tube who hold the same values. I am so glad to hear that someone as influential as Anna Wintour has made such a statement. As you say, what has taken them so long!!!
So refreshing to listen to your topic.I can't count how many times I've gone to look and try on a dress and it was impossible to find one that fit right or the length was wrong and so on....With what you have been saying with emphasis-shall save my money and order a dress from a company or finally brave going into a independently owned store!It's been over 30 years since I shopped with a lady friend,so no help there.Your advice has given me more confidence! Not there yet,but working on it...😄💖🐦
I could not agree with you more - we have the power to change the way we shop and change the industry. I increasingly understand a "curated and cohesive" wardrobe and appreciate what I have more now.
I loved this video and I can't wait to have that consultation with you to help me create my own style. I'm not completely lost. I do know what I don't like but I might need some advice on what to add to my wardrobe to create that signature style.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yes let's set this up.
Thank you for this vlog! Everyone should listen. Other influencers like doing hauls. This gives a negative example to the young or even older people. You are right it is encouraging to waste by buying fast fashion. From the time I have started watching you, I have tried my very best to be a wise and practical shopper and only choose to better quality in a minimal way
Totally agree with you, in every way of what the fashion industries does. Fast fashion, wear it three times and it falls apart. My mother in law worked at clothing store, and she taught me what to look for a well made piece of clothing, the cut, the underpinning, darts materials ect... love her for that. With time I find it difficult to find good pieces, it takes more time to find a well made clothing. I am glad that the fashion industry wants to change the industry. Thank you for pointing a light on that subject.❤️
Marie-Anne, what an important topic. My mother is polish and she always had a capsule wardrobe. Her style is not exactly “french chic” but she always bought the best quality she could afford and only had few core items in her wardrobe. I am 36 now and still have some clothes she bought for me when I was in high school because they were classic and good quality. When I got a bit older and had to start buying clothes for myself I went for the cheap fast fashion brands because of the cheap price tag. I had very little money and a top for 2 or 3 euros sounded like a good idea. Those clothes faded after few washes so I would look shabby wearing them and about a year or two of constant wear they started having holes etc. so I had to buy more. I hated my wardrobe for years. I then decided to stop buying any clothes at all and just save until I can buy one piece but of higher quality. If you do it over few years time you will end up with a nice capsule wardrobe and then you can keep building on it. When it comes to the fashion industry I blame us consumers as much as the companies. Yes, their practices are unethical but we are more educated about it now and we vote with our money. We can choose higher quality or more ethical brands but we want more and cheap. I feel that the consumerism came to Europe from America and it destroyed many artisan clothes manufacturers because they couldn’t compete with the cheap price tags and we the buyers went for cheap instead of quality. I really think we need to look at our own habits. Your videos are great Marie-Anne. Thank you for spreading the message.
Ma chere Marie-Anne, a little bit than a year ago I was on my quest for a style and clothes that would truly represent who I am. After my first visit to my beloved France, I felt so identified by what I saw and lived there that I wanted to translate that into my wardrobe and my lifestyle. However I needed a guide.
An then one blessed day I found you.
You helped me put together many French style rules I had forgotten, you made me realize what my body shape was, what my undertone was and definitely what not to wear and how to go shopping.
Sometimes you may feel I write to you as if we were friends and I hope this doesn’t offend you. But you have been such a wonderful and important influence in my life, not only for how I look but for how I think and feel now, that I can’t thank you enough and yes I often talk about you as a dear friend. Just think about your impact on so many people!
Going back to the topic of this video, for those who, like me are following your advice, the new fashion will be an easy thing. Classic over trendy, style over fashion, specially the terrible and devouring fast fashion, quality over quantity. Always and from now on, less will be more.
Once again we all have learned that the French way is the way to go.
Thank you for showing us the way!
When I was in my Early teens I hadn't found my style yet so I always wanted the latest new thing. That led to clothing I would only wear for one season and I wore a lot of outfits that just looked silly. I'm so glad I found the basics of my style after a few years of throw away clothing. It's still my basic style although some elements change as I get older. Everything basic to the style I discovered back then remains the same in spite of those small changes. It suits me very well. I never go out wearing something laughable although I might have tried on some things that don't work together before leaving the house. The only thing I do is improve on those basics as I live and learn. You are a constant source of inspiration and I thank you for that.
So true! We recently moved to a smaller house and it was a good opportunity for me to downsize my closet by quite a bit. Moving forward, I ask myself "Will I love this a year from now?" if I want to buy something. Most times, the answer is no! It feels very freeing to not have so much in my closet anymore.
Merci Marie-Anne for such a thought provoking video. I have learned so much from your channel, but I definitely have fallen prey to buying too much clothing especially online during this Covid crisis. I love quality and do not buy fast fashion items very often, but still how much do we need? I’m now realizing if I buy too many summer dresses, for example, I will wear my older ones less which is so wasteful. I’m a work in progress you might say, but love the French chic philosophy and will try harder to limit purchases. There is so much temptation to buy on the internet, so we have to tune out the fashion haul videos and slow down our pace with buying. If change is to happen, I agree it must start with the consumer. Thanks again for a great video!
Great Topic! I only watch a handful of channels on TH-cam, and this is one of the four channels I follow closely - thank you Marie-Anne.
Thank-you for this so very relevant video. I had gastric bypass surgery last November. I have always been in love with fashion and maybe this virus has helped because I could not try on things I could not get into beforeIm.gave away a lot of things, some I realized I had owned for quite some time. A lot of things were altered. I replaced on a one -one basis and must confess I bought on as summer things to wear now as I get dressed every day the way I did before. Since I am retired that meant mostly t shirts and jeans. I will take you advise especially when we are allowed out fully. again.
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Bonjour Marie-Anne, I used be a person who loved getting a haul of clothing and at one point was getting deliveries almost everyday, me and the dpd driver were on friendly terms. Within the past year I have slowed to quality over quantity, I've never been into fashion so I wasn't a case of changing that. I recognised that I was buying the same things because I couldn't find it within all the stuff o had. I now have a clothes rail with all my favourite outfits (all white) on it and its really helped.
Thanks for another thought provoking video. Bonne journée.x
I've always been environmentally conscious when shopping for clothes. 99% is secondhand thrifting. I tend to make purchases trying to replicate outfits from pinterest, the problem with this is it's not really my taste, creates clutter and I still waste money regardless. Basically it's secondhand fast fashion. You introduced simple yet timeless chic to my life. It will help me control future purchases as well as curate a practical yet timeless wardrobe.
I discovered you via Audrey Coyne. I enjoy your content very much. Thanks for sharing the French chic. You're a gem Marie Anne.
M Kim, you may enjoy Alyssa Beltempo too. She is anti fast fashion too.
What is rare these days (outside of France) are boutiques where the clothes were carefully curated by the owner, who would help you put an outfit together from quality pieces in a variety of labels.
Thank you. I needed to hear this today. Have a lovely weekend. xo
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Bonjour. No, nothing too serious. I have a pattern, I think-- of buying online (most vintage/used from Ebay) in hopes that the new piece will make me feel good/fill a void/ make me look thin....whatever. But buying online is often it's a guessing game. You really don't know if it will fit or if the material is what you will like. You can't see the nuances. There's usually a let down and only once in a while a BINGO! By now, I have a very good basic classic wardrobe, but continue to buy too often. What am I looking for? I justify the buying cause it's mostly "used clothes" but still.....it's too much consumption, both for the world and for me (who's part of the world).
Covid 19 lockdown , really time for reflection . Things have to change , I started last year , quality over quantity . It is not so easy but it is going to be the future , there will be implications for developing countries too. Fashion is not the only essence of life . Feeling happy that I'm on the slow fashion journey , and becoming creative with style . Thank you for your inspiring video .😊
Marie, you are so right. People do not understand that clothes are supposed to make a person look better not just being fashion. A person does not need to buy new clothes every season. Also we have a problem that so many clothes end up in the Landfield and that is horrible for the environment.
Excellent topic! You are so right on!
In my opinion, social media and fast fashion go hand in hand. Sure, cheaper and more ‘affordable’ clothing existed 15-20 years ago, but the rate of consumption was much lower than it is today. Everyone is social-media obsessed these days, which means keeping up with the Kardashians and never repeating an outfit. There’s no way most people (particularly young girls) can do this with quality clothing at a higher price tag, so they rely on Forever 21, H&M, Pretty Young Thing etc etc. If there is one positive to come out of this pandemic, hopefully we as a society reevaluate what’s important and break the cycle of image-obsession and over consumption. Here’s to quality over quantity!
Insightful video! Thank you, Marie-Anne. I think it is about time we changed the fast fashion trending! It feels like a hamster wheel and one I have fallen prey to (sometimes). Learning though! xx
Hi Marie-Anne. Many of my friends are thinking just like you. They had a new awakening.....that's a good thing. I have told several of my friends about your channel and I'm sharing this video.
I'm already a minimalist I hate clutter. I'm so glad I don't have that problem.
You look lovely....as usual and of course I love your pearls.
Take care chic lady and stay safe💙x
Thank you for this important topic. This will make people think about their clothing purchases. I agree, less is more. Love your videos 😍 Stay safe!
What a brilliant and thoughtful video Marie-Anne! It saddens me when I think of ‘fast fashion’ which exploits the poor people who make the cheap clothing and also exploits the people who are brainwashed into buying it! It’s a vicious circle that millionaires feed on and profit from 😔 I try to always buy clothes which are made in the UK 🇬🇧 and other European countries, where there’s a greater certainty of the workers being fairly and safely treated. Yes, such items are more expensive but they’re usually very good quality too, meaning that they wear better, look better and last much longer 😍
My new mantra--Curate to create! Thank you Marie Anne. Excellent advice.
Hey mon Cherie Marie Anne. Hope you're well this Saturday morning... You're very true when you say style is bigger than fashion. I've never been a follower of fashion in any case to be honest!!! In last month when shops have been shut I've saved soooo much money but still have to say Im Desperate to get Into the charity shops to rummage, how shallow am I????? I have over twenty or more black tops and same in Navy but often go to the same items again and again, that's says it all doesn't it??? Keep safe 😘
I totally agree. We need to pick out things thoughtfully and getting quality and not quantity. Better fabrics and styles are what we need. Unfortunately, because of the times, more and more people are getting their clothes on Amazon at the cheapest price. With that comes ill fitting and short lasting clothing. While not everyone can afford to get high priced pieces, it does make you want to save to get a treasured item.
Great video and great points you make, and for me it's at a time where I have been avoiding haul videos like the plague. I used to work in the poorest countries in the world, where most people literally wear rags and shoes full of holes, and with that in mind, these videos bother me due to their relative excess, but they are also like a drug. A month ago, I finally had to stop watching fashion haul videos and some videos that are sponsored because they tempted me and I am weak. I have to remove myself from things that tempt me because I have no will power or discipline.My worst example is that for a whole year, I got tempted to Everlane by so many TH-camrs who make the brand look so nice, and had to return nearly every item - all tops and jackets very shapeless, huge and boxy without fail, poorly fit shoes with erratic sizing in painfully stiff leather, see through T-shirts, etc., and losing a lot of $ in shipping, and ended up stupidly keeping shoes that hurt and now I need to sell at a loss. To make matters worse, Everlane kept putting their brilliant ads in videos, so I ended up buying black jeans I could have probably got for less somewhere else. It took me a whole year to stop looking at Everlane for any reason. I also found myself impulsively buying a few things from other brands I didn't need, but at least love and wear. Just this morning, I ordered white jeans because I have seen way too many videos and pinterest posts that show how great they look year round in monotone outfits. This purchase was not impulsive and I thought about it a several months, but still it probably came from too much time by myself and being sick of what I've been wearing at home. I barely wear jeans and had black, blue and purple pairs already, all I really needed to complete my casual wardrobe. I also have off-white summer pants already. At least all I have bought due to temptation works well together in a coherent wardrobe, and aside from the shoes, I genuinely love or at least really like the clothes, but I do need to stop while my wardrobe is at a reasonable size. Maybe I will return the white jeans.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Thank you for the video! Your videos are like therapy! :-)
I think the haul videos are made by shoppers who fall for the marketing ploys and ‘keeping up’ mentality - the hauls of multiple Hermes handbags are particularly baffling!
Great video Marie-Anne! the fashion future for many of us is to wear what is in our closets, buy less but better, and get to learn out personal style, all things i have been doing since before our current crisis.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Yep, i'm here to stay!
Chere Marie- Anne, vos conseils sont tres imortants pour moi
Merci Madame, vos videos sont pleins de sagesse, de bons sens et de beaucoup d elegance.
Wow, its great to be ahead of the curve for a change, because it makes so much sense ! Crazy fashion ideas are prevalent these days, I just don't get it. Lets hope the fashion industry learn something good from this difficult time.
I have bought one dress (recommended by you) to complete my summer wardrobe. Everything else is clothes I love and have been wearing for the past few years. I don't buy clothes just because, even my one love...Shoes. I guess I was French Chic before I found your channel 😊
Great video! I’ve also been thinking the same and have slowly stopped watching my typical ‘influencers’ since this all began. It just doesn’t seem to be relevant anymore and such a waste. Personally going through my own wardrobe,clearing out, and writing out a list of the better quality staples to keep an eye out for later!
Since we are all staying at home, we are decluttering our closets. Being at home has caused us all the reflection on what we really need, and avoid a closet bursting at its seams of fast fashion. Buying less is better.
I heard a bit of advice about fashion once, and it was, if you want to, you can buy one piece that's in fashion -- the color, fringe, texture, whatever is "in" -- that you like. Maybe in a scarf or belt or even a barrette. That way you can give a nod to fashion, but keep your own style.
I love your advice, Marie-Anne, j'adore tes conseils! (Is "tu" form correct?) Merci!
Marie-Anne Lecoeur 🤗
It’s probably you I heard that advice from 😆
This is definitely a pivotal time in fashion (as in everything, really) and it will be interesting to see if this does redirect the industry. The fact that Anna Wintour herself is making these statements is poignant. I think, too, we need to take better care of our garments. Keep declaring your message, Marie-Anne, the world is ready to hear your French chic philosophy!!
I do often wonder where I can buy good quality clothes for reasonable prices. I'm often disappointed in what I find in stores.
Very sensible advice. I just hope enough people follow it to be able to change the fashion industry and that women in particular come to realise how much more beautifully dressed they will be for choosing quality over quantity and how much longer their garments will last. The environment will benefit greatly if we all do this.
Thank you for another inspiring video!
How many people are looking towards minimalism and fewer clothes? I know I have too many, particularly scarves and probably most people have enough to last a lifetime, but we like the occasional new thing.
I find channels like this one are very good for making better use of what I already have.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Bonjout Marie-Anne,
You make me more aware of how clothes affect mood and how much better it feels if I put some thought into an outfit, also not to buy on impulse because there is a price reduction.
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Sometimes it's really difficult to be sensible. There are so many things that I just have to do and shopping somehow helps to forget the tiring discipline. Fashion industry does know how to be tempting too. I definitely feel it is me who needs to change, but I also feel that it is difficult.
Thank you, Marie-Anne!
First, let me say how much I appreciate your videos. I've lost over 50 lbs so I need a whole new wardrobe. My style might not be entirely French but you've given me a lot of good advice. I also watch Audrey Coyne and the Madame Chic lady. My problem is that I have a dicotomy concerning my fashion sense. I like understated tailored tweedy type clothes but I also really like colorful embroidery - Mexican peasant blouses, Chinese flowery flats. Don't worry I don't wear these style at the same time. I want fewer clothes that I actually wear on a regular basis that look elegant. It's very easy to go crazy now that I can wear more styles but I want to be a person who makes more deliberate choices.
Hello, I wear Mexican embroidered flowy dresses - huipil - indoors, since it is impossible to wear them on French streets, so if someone delivers a parcel to my door, I look pretty and put together.
Maybe you could use an embroidered casual Summer tote bag, for instance, or match the flowery flats to a bracelet while keeping the rest classic? :-)
Dear Marie-Anne, This is such a thoughtful video, I hope consumers will drive the competition in the fashion industry by being very discerning with their purchases. There is so much waste in the landfills, much of which are cheap clothes made by people not being paid or treated well. The model for clothing production really needs to change ...IMO.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur They need a director/influencer....they should hire you.🙏🏼
Marie-Anne, I think the Corona-virus has done some good. For one, we are having to find new ways to wear our hair -since nobody is open for giving haircuts. Also, I've made recipes I'd never tried before because we can't go out to dinner. And when it comes to clothes, I've been doing what I have done before, I am taking sleeves off shirts and attaching them to tee-shirts, or adding buttons to the top of a blouse that didn't have them there before. And believe me, I'm getting quite a few stares! We are learning to be self-sufficient, and, consequently, we are making more brave, individualist moves!!
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Oh, me too. I shouldn't make light-hearted of the current situation.
I have started to buy good quality items from EBay or good charity shops or clothes exchange, to try to eleviate this situation also to pass my thing on to same
Thank you so much for this. I have been trying over the past three years to buy less, shop secondhand, become more creative and mindful with what I already have. I'm not perfect about it but I am a lot more thoughtful than I used to be. Once I learned about how many resources it takes to make every single thing we possess and the devastation caused to the natural world and other societies by this crazy 'throw away' society we live in, I couldn't do anything else. I feel that that here, in America, the official line is that we almost being unpatriotic if we step back from all the mindless consumption because we need to 'keep the economy strong.' But I'm not buying it anymore (or those cheap, shoddy clothes and products)...
I am a big fan of the Boden company-a British company. I wear casual clothes because I live in Colorado, in the suburbs. Their clothes last, are well made and the buttons button! And I just received their latest catalog where the CEO apologized for sending the catalog when as he said for clothes “for which you have no need.But the clothes were already made, catalogs printed, etc.” I was impressed. When I traveled to Paris, I wore city clothes. But here it is a bit more casual. All the Boden clothes and separates I bought have lasted, still fit well and have touches that only the wearer sees. I am retired, so no work clothes. I have scarves that I use and unusual jewelry. They even advertise that their clothes are made to last, and practice sustainability.
Natasha, I totally agree with you. I recently discovered Boden and have been impressed with the quality of their clothes.
I love Boden clothing and regardless of how well they are made, I won’t buy because all are made in China. The United Kingdom have so many talented artisans, they should employ their own to produce these clothes.
Holly Golightly They’re not all made in China but Turkey, Romania, Morocco also, to name a few. I don’t know if that would make a difference to your argument but I never see any clothing from any brand made in the U.K. any more. The clothing industry seems to be a thing of the past here unfortunately. It used to be prolific in the North of England, the mills are still there, but the industry is long gone.
I received a catalog from them a couple months back. Prior to that had never heard of the company which kind surprised me. I currently have no need of what they were showing in the catalog but I kept it. I am impressed that the company apologized for a catalog . I for one would like to get fashion catalogs as sort of a way of getting away from “real life” for a while but I know they are expensive to produce. Another company that I like is Eileen Fisher .
Bonjour Marie-Anne. Found this an interesting video for many reasons. So thank you.
Would it be fair to say that 'fashion' moulds/shapes the person's clothing choices (the clothes take control of the wearer) whereas the person moulds/shapes their 'style' (the wearer stays in control of the clothing). I think those that seek style are self confident, know what they are about and can confidently select pieces that already reflects their own personality and chosen lifestyle. Whereas those that cultivate fashion and want to be seen in the latest this, that and the other lack confidence and see clothing as a prop to help them to increase self esteem.
Very true Marie-Anne, thank you. Have a lovely weekend. ❤
In rural areas there are fewer clothing stores so we are more dependent on on line purchasing. For some stores, the return process is such a hassle. Please make this process better so we are not left with clothing we can't use
I do agree with you. I wear my clothes for many years as they are quality classic styles. I try to make purchases that go with what I already have. I wear what I love and what looks good on me. I can’t bear to waste.
Thanks so much for discussing this topic. You stated it well, we have the power to change the fashion industry. The market is driven by the consumer; simple economics. I’m easily satisfied with a small but chic wardrobe. I prefer to watch my bank account grow, not my closet. 😉
I have invested in quality timeless pieces. I love my clothing and my style.Yes, I agree there is far too much waste; poor quality in clothing. Less is more. Quality over quantity. I also love your emphasis on a capsule wardrobe. A concept I have developed over time.. Yes, I feel the fashion industry will change. The industry needs to slow down. Better for everyone. Merci Marie anne
Most of my purchases are driven by need and then in that need what I may like and what I can afford. I do enjoy seeing what’s new and do appreciate style. I do think you are right saying we drive the market. Those are the questions each person must answer.
Bonjour Marie-Ann thank you for sharing I hardly every follow fashion but i do like nice clothing
from the time I watch your channel I follow exclusively style and no fashion anymore Marie Anne
I would love for the fashion industry to change. For quality to overtake quantity. For fast fashion to slow down. For consumers to appreciate and like their clothes rather than buy and then photograph themselves and then toss. But I fear this may not happen. There will have to be a huge mindset in many consumers and less of the "look at me".
Domestically produced goods are more on my mind now, and that includes clothing. I think fast fashion is for the weak minded, constantly being told what’s best *now* & following along obediently, where as a curated style requires knowing oneself & dressing in a way to express that confidence.
You have given us lots to think about! I don't enjoy the "fashion haul" videos personally. I wonder where they put it all, and if they consider the environmental impact of their purchases!? I have read it somewhere that "if you need to buy extra storage for your stuff, maybe you have too much stuff"!? More is not more!!
Right - and ending up with more clothes than there are days or occasions to wear them.
When I look at my wardrobe, the pieces I use often and feel good in are mostly the ones that are timeless and well made. I find even some of the 'classic' vendors don't have the quality now. A fine wool jacket or skirt can just go forever. I find the new tweeds and wool fabrics are more coarse and don't have the 'hand'. Shopping is so often an exercise in frustration.
Definitely quality over qantity! I sometimes enter some chain clothes shops and always ask myself on my mind) - why did they produce so many rags? Fashion designers are artists and they need time to catch their flow to create pieces of art, producers of materials need time to do it with care and respect both to our planet and to future users. We need time to find our real souls and our real needs. Thank you for the video!
One thing I ask myself before buying is “Will this add to my wardrobe or will it keep me from wearing something I already own as much?” Also I agree that the changes in fashion need to start with us.If we change then clothing companies will change.💕
*WOW* !!!!! *In the past few years, I have not followed fashion* !!!!! *I LOVE this channel is because Marie-Anne gives SAGE advice* !!!!! *I think the fashion industry should listen to Anna Wintours* !!!! *The regular fashion industry is a BIG roller coaster of ups and downs* !!!!! *French Chic is much more grounded in reality* !!!! *Merci Marie-Anne* !!!! #MarieAnneLeCoeur
I remember when we all used to try to buy clothes that would last, that were well made, when things were not so expensive , but were better made with better materials. Today so many things are cheaply made, by people paid less money to make them and sometimes at much higher prices.
@@MarieAnneLecoeur Definitely
I think we were already there. Fast fashion has been on dying and HM loss of money and Forever 21’s bankruptcy are some good examples. People my age (in their 20s) are seeking more environmentally sustainable fashion. Minimalism has taken off and that movement calls for less consumption. Currently I’m trying to save money to slowly buy nice pieces that will last for a while
I think that some people will go crazy buyng more than they did before, because of the ‘trauma’ of having to stay indoors for so long. But, there will be a movement (me included) of those looking for better ways to spend their money, taking into consideration the environment and the workers involved in the process, too. Hope I was clear in my comment, since English is not my first language.Take care Marie Anne🦋🌹
I have a capsule wardrobe and I am against fast fashion. Hello from Mexico.
Bonjour Marie Anne, very true. There is too much mass production of things, not just with clothing. No human being needs so much stuff. Clothing hauls are confusing. Why would anyone need to do that? I imagine they feel bad about it later at some point. Quality is far better than quantity. Less is more, always. Merci 😁🌹
Half the time these clothing hauls are a way for the creator or influencer to have a cover story for showing off some other attribute. I'm pretty sure that those bikini clothing hauls are watched by men with only a very passing concern for fashion. lol.
Then, who's to say that these youtube creators actually keep their clothes? (I wouldn't put it past some people to return the items later after they've served their channels for meat. So to speak. In a best case, perhaps they donate these clothing items to needy people?
People like to shop, women like to shop. Maybe watching a clothing haul is the same for those personality types whom just like to flip through magazine after magazine for pics?
@@MarieAnneLecoeur In a Jung or Meyers/Briggs context. Artisan personality types are concrete thinkers and are strongest in their sensing (concretely looking) capability. And, it is these people I think. Whom like to flip through pages of magazine picture, opportunistically (A very important component) watching for the next new thing. I suspect that this large group also enjoys fashion hauls for the same reason.
Have watched a blogger,almost Living in a chanelstore...why not find garments...in between🙄
Going for the highest quality pieces you can afford is a goal that is worth pursuing. The issue I have with many high end designers is they sold out and are asking exorbitant prices for handbags, shoes and such at the same time they are opting for cheap labor and cutting corners on the quality of their products. I exclude HERMES from this as it is the essence of quality and true luxury. Every scarf design is a work of art and takes 18 months from artist-to-scarf! The price is high, but now second hand sites like Vestiare and The Real Real have made them in reach..what a way to elevate style! The "BRIDGE" lines have even sold out to cheaper production. I do believe that Fast Fashion will change if the consumer sends a message...they will conform to the market! The issue is that almost everyone I know likes something new...particularly as the Seasons change. HAULS are a real turn-off and I cannot stand watching them. Most people shop in bits and pieces. Always go for the highest quality that your budget allows will help. I do think that designers are overpricing their products and not always delivering on the quality/ethical end of things. I also understand why people will shop at Zara or H&M. I do as well if I am looking to try a new shape or style or just see a item that is just gorgeous....but HAULS....NEVER! I do not have a classic style, nor am I a minimalist...so this is where seem to diverge from the path a bit.
This is such an important topic and one worth exploring
Let’s hope the industry will take this opportunity to switch. My problem is that here in the US., finding decent quality and timeless clothing has become harder. I used to be able to rely on some stores for quality basics, like say a wool cardigan or silk blouse. Now even Nordstrom sells a lot of garbage. Keep giving us links to online retailers that fit the bill.
I’m not keen on fashion hauls; they sometimes make me feel slightly sick. I love a second hand shop, though, if you buy a bit too much because you have to grab it when it’s there, you can donate it back and the charity benefits twice. I love the concept of slow fashion. My style journal, as recommended by you, told me that I really will wear a pair of dark brown ankle boots with lots of different items I already have. I bought some online in a clearance sale, originally about £90, I paid £25; such a good deal I feel like I almost robbed them! They are beautiful leather, low heeled, comfy classics. I wore them all day today since they arrived, and they felt like slippers. Worth the full price, had I had the money last winter, a classic style, a little bit biker boot, but smart and sleek. I’m in love with them and they are worth the wait. Many years use ahead.
Yes I agree.
I have been loosing a lot of weight. I had to shop for new clothes a lot. What I missed: Qualiy pieces. Being able to rely on my wardrobe. Now that I curate it, I like to be able to have the right outfit for the occasion. Which I know I love, which suits me and of which I know I feel confident in. And dressed in fast fashion, I saw people in the same outfit a lot. Even if it was just clothes and I did this for a higher purpose (my health) and a little number of pieces from the end of the journey is still with me, I underestimated the effect on the way I felt: like a copy. But I also learned to get along with fewer clothes.
Over consumption diminishes as we get older. We begin to realize simple, well made clothes that fit and enhance our body type can be enhanced by accessories. Leave trends and fads for youth.
I think here in New Zealand, we will be recycling more clothing, plus accessories.
I think it's quite exciting.
Maureen x
I think the fashion haul videos glorify consumerism and may appeal to young women who are still searching to find their own style . Years ago I decided tailored classics look best on me and I've been buying clothes with the intent of wearing them for at least ten years for a long time now . That being said I still have far more clothes than I actually need . Definitely more thought needs to go into purchasing .
Thanks to you I tried to follow French chic style which suits my instinct. I've never been following Fasion for just it's Fasion and I see it doesn't fit most of the women. Style upgrade people taste and elegance so it reflects a high confidence. While Fasion some time Un flattering to the wome_ and only reflect unstable personality that doesn't know where to go and why. At the end Fasion companies also responsible for that bcz they look for profit more than teaching people what is good for them
I would be extremly happy if we could go back to Times when there were seamstresses and one got to choose cloth und style for the garment required/desired - alas, this will not happen without a big catastrophe and of cause nobody can want that!
But maybe we can go back to two seasons per year?
In UK there are still seamstresses 😊 or dressmakers, we are undervalued, but also fabric and haberdashery has all but vanished from the High Street, being forced to go online. The whole thing is virtual, which is most difficult to achieve thru a screen, the nature of fabric is tactile, you have to feel the cloth, and thread. Get clever folks, learn to sew then you don't need to be a slave to this trade.