I am a boho gal so I liked the boho styles and would find different ways to style the bold prints. Each to their own. It's all about wearing what we love and feel amazing in.
Great video Lydia! Of course everyone’s choice of clothing is different but I’ve learnt from you that by picking something more basic or neutral means you’re able to dress it up or down, or change the look by adding a belt or different accessories and that way people don’t realize you’re wearing the same dress!
I don't get all the complaints in this video. If you're a long-time subscriber, you should know her style by now - which would, I assume,be very similar to yours hence you subscribed. If you just came across this video and you dont like it, move along it's not for you. Yes I know freedom of speech blah blah blah you are allowed to disagree and voice it out sure. But she's not holding you hostage or making you pay her your hard earned cash and there's also this thing called freedom of choice. Choose to ignore the video and watch other stylists that suit your style more. My point is - stop with all the negativity. She's not hurting anyone. Just because you are free to say what you want doesn't mean you should.
☝🏼☝🏼 this. Thank you. I like her reasoning and explanations in the critiques. It helps one evaluate pieces in a more critical way. Which is absolutely something we need more of before buying more and more stuff.
I love what you said! I think Lydia is a born stylist and it vibes with how i want to look. And i agree so much with you- if you don’t vibe with Lydia, then move along but stop saying negative comments about her. She is a gem.
This is definitely one of your greatest videos, Lydia! Thank you for showing out these dresses and commenting so clever & detailed on each. I honestly think we havr too many outdated or weirdly designed dresses, especially on sale every year.
I love the combination of bold block colours (bright orange and bright blue especially) - they look so good on me! I used to like muted neutral colours until one day I decided to take photos of all the combinations I could get of my wardrobe and then from those photos I realised how bad I looked in all those neutrals. I guess we really have to understand what works best for our unique selfs. I like Lydia's take on the quality of details, shapes and materials though. But you definitely can curate a minimalist style without giving up on colour 🧡💙
Ohhhhh Lydia youjust Proof to me why i follow you. You are the best . No One can came even closer. Shirt dresses are My CUP of tea 😊 i own four. Two are light blue and horizontal stripes made in popeline with long sleeves and the third is light bege with stripes and long sleeves also 100 percent cotton and finaly a white One 100& linen with long sleeves too. Why AM i telling u this ??? Because i have them almost 5 years ago and the looks impecable and yes the are timeless. I live by the beach on Ericeira - Portugal since 5 years😊 and i bought them at Benetton in Cascais where i lived Before moving in with My husband to Ericeira. Till this day people asks me where did i buy them. And because i AM not a tennis shoes kinda person i wear them with My Tods Mocassins. So 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 well done .❤
Leopard print is CLASSIC. Never goes out of style and works as a neutral with just about any colour. Spring/summer is so short, why not have fun with color?
What a refreshing video ❤! Someone with an opinion - who backs up her choice. A lot of thought has gone into the creation of this video. She make it clear that it’s not easy to dress well, it takes thought and effort like everything in life. Keep up the amazing work.
Loved the Sezane white Broderie Anglaise dress. Broderie Anglaise is so much classier than the cheap polyester lace seen in the swerve dress! A different technique in the making altogether, it’s never really been out of style since the 19th century! Love your videos Lydia ❤
I think both are lovely, but suited for different seasons and occasions. The white eyelet is wonderful for summer, and the red lace sheath is perfect for holiday season/ winter. Also one can dislike a fabric for oneself but understand that it suits someone else.
@@katyp8503 🙄 I don’t think cheap vs. expensive is necessarily the best rubric. I love eyelet and I have tons of it in my summer wardrobe. I also love lace and have it in both winter and summer wardrobes. Both suit my style and harmonize with my figure and complexion. My child likes lace but doesn’t care for eyelet. However they love eyelet on me because they recognize it suits me. Likewise I have preferences in colors, fabrics and styles that suit me but not someone else. Not everyone is tall and slim with wide shoulders, even though that seems to be the preferred type these days. Fashion trends come and go for both clothing and body types. But it’s more important for an individual to find what suits them regardless of trends.
Let me just say I'm old enough to have seen many styles come and go. In general I love your eye for clothes and your criteria for selecting. I don't get your aversion to that gorgeous blue floral dress with the diagonal pattern--to me it looks like a fabulous summer garden party--and the colors are classically Chinese-gorgeous. I also don't get the the long sack over the head--the red one and the white one. Maybe because I'm petite. In my opinion this style would overwhelm most people. That being said, I find most of your picks are really great.
I admire your fashion sense. Watching your videos now in my mid 40s. I thoroughly enjoyed my younger years wearing prints, florals, full on colors and styles that suited me. It's been a few years since I've started to wear neutral colors and classic styles because personally i cannot tolerate too florally dresses now. I'm treading the thin line between dressing my age and trying not to look older than my age. Classic styles tend to make one look older.
Great video! It would really be nice if you could include styling tips for those of us that are short. It seems most of your recommendations will only look good on someone tall!
It's all about training the eye. One can like a big floral pattern in the abstract, but not look good with it draped on the body. I agree so much with Lydia's take that fabric should complement the body and not distract.
The big baggie Grandpa Joe striped long sleeve to the floor pajama dress is one that is just silly and not cute imho. Why would someone go out wearing Grandpa Joe’s (from Willy Wonka) pajamas as a dress? 😊
@@LydiaJaneTomlinsonI personally don’t find the oversized structure to clothing that you tend to gravitate toward flattering. I know it’s very trendy right now but I think it does nothing for most body types. If you are petite or curvy, baggy oversized clothing looks really bad. It’s been branded as “classic” and “old money” but I think it’s more of a trend that will not age well. For example, the first white wrap beach dress you like is a little too baggy imo. The pajama stripe blue dress is downright hideous, as well as the one after it. I understand simplicity and letting your own beauty shine through but oversized pieces like this do the opposite. They cover up your figure in the most unflattering way. I’m ready for more fitted, feminine pieces to come back into style. Almost all your choices were either neutral colors or no prints. What about some tasteful florals? Surely not all clothes with prints are seen as gaudy now? Sorry if this is harsh but I completely agree with the OG comment that style is subjective and many of the pieces you disliked are cute to others.
I have white dresses and pants, and I have to be aware when I can wear it, having two border collies and a granddaughter so it’s often for going out and not stressing when the dogs are possible with us on holiday.
Also, white, like black, actually does not suit a lot of people's skin tones. Similarly, with those shapeless dresses - it might be cool (and look gorgeous on someone like Lydia), but it does not look good on many body shapes.
Some lovely ideas here. Personally, I think beige and black look better in the duller light of a city. In the tropics or other hot weather places with very bright sunlight, brighter colours or white seem to work best. The caftan you dislike would fit in well in many upscale Caribbean islands, for example. They also look best on a woman with a fuller bust sue to the low-V neckline. Timeless in places like Mustique or St Bart's.
I am deciding to phase out black shoes and accessories. I'm right on the edge of petite, so I think neutrals or lighter colored shoes and accessories suit me better.
I love your style and your advice. I admire the courage of all influencers because I wouldn't be able to deal with all dislike comments on a daily basis.
love, love these WHAT CLOTHES TO AVOID BUYING SERIES, please do more like these one- we all need to live more sustainable, our planet is burning from our overconsumption excesses. thank you LYdia for these videos.
Very helpful. I’d like to see more options for different body types as those halter dresses look best on thin people with thin arms. I agree with you on classic/timeless pieces but sometimes it’s fun to have a piece or two that just makes you feel good and shows your personality a bit.
I have struggled with fashion my whole life. Your videos show me how to pick pieces the I love and look great on me. I am petit and curvy (5'2", 123 lbs). I recently went to South of France and want to step up my look. Can you help with details? Jewelry, bags, scarves? Thank you!
Some constructive criticism: I think the title is misleading. You give your personal opinion and preferences, which is perfectly fine. Just call the video "what I will and will not buy this summer". Saying "what to buy and what not buy" evokes the expectation of general advice for everyone and every type like "look out for these materials, avoid these materials" or "question the practicality of this trend" etc. Or even, "let's look at My Summer favorites, what I personally WILL buy and why. Materials, cuts, colours etc" Just differentiate between personal opinions/ favorites (which is fine) and giving general advice without opinions (like "linen is more breathable than polyester"). Both are fine, but may attract different people and evoke different expectations.
I have the same taste. I dont have much money , but you can also dress nice and look stylish on a low budget...i dont buy a lot but i buy nice peaces with good materials...
I appreciate the way she is wearing, elegant and rich looking, that is something for my reference. She is not perfect in the body shape, but when she puts on the dress, she looks stunning.
the 2nd dress is a classic design that has never gone out of style & it is beautiful thru all decades ~ halter top styling is very attractive on most shapes ~ i made this dress in a bright floral chiffon with knee length hem 20 years ago & have never stopped wearing it ~ plus i have a gorgeous silk fabric to remake it but with a mid calf to ankle length ~ if you say your style is classic then of course you are not going to like feminine styles or upbeat interesting ones ~ maybe you should have this mentioned in your channel name or in the video title because its not about dos & donts for women in general who might be likely to click on this video like i did ~ i am a clothing & costumer designer so check some of these videos out now & then because of curiosity but am usually disappointed for the reasons just mentioned ~ myself i like 3 types of styling & classic is one of them which includes this dress ~ classic / romantic / fun funky fad ~ those are my style choices & they make for an interesting wardrobe for interesting people ~
Lovely dresses, now I need some shorts options. Can you do a video with some other types outfit options that includes shorts? Love your style and love putting lovely outifts together inspired by your content that makes me feel so good. 🥰
I am definitely an EYELET girl compared to LACE. It just looks more classy and elegant hands down. I think if you want a lace dress you would have to purchase from a very very very high end brand for it to look nice
Anything that’s a halter neck with a defined waist is a classic style, meaning it will never go out of style, it can’t be “dated”. Not sure why you’re personally obsessed with hiding your waist line but those of us with hour glass figures have to west things that show our waists, otherwise we look frumpy, and dressing for your body type if never dated. Just because heroine chic chicks can wear billowy mumus doesn’t mean the rest of us normal body types can get sassy with that. Good style isn’t just what’s “in style” it’s what looks good on each body
Lovely video (as always)! I love your style although sometimes it’s a bit too loose/ oversized for me as I am very skinny/ petite so such dresses kinda drown me
Hi Lydia. I totally agree with your pieces to avoid buying. I love boho but the style doesn’t have to be full of ruffles,tie dye or bold patterns and bright colours. I love midi and maxi but with muted tones which can be accessorised with an interesting belt, jewellery or bag.Personally, I really dislike any animal prints or synthetic fabrics and far prefer linen and cotton. I think living in a Mediterranean climate as I do,simple,fresh and easy to wear, looser fitting outfits are predominant here.
I’m afraid that many of your recommendations would look horrible on me. I’m petite and curvy with a small, narrow bone structure which means most of your suggestions would drown me 😂. I love many of the shapes and details in the “don’t buy” category 😂. My most flattering silhouette always has waist emphasis, so a dress like the second “don’t buy” I would buy and wear for years, regardless of trends. Also I love lace have worn it in many different colors. I have seen lots of your videos, and sometimes your tips make sense, and your style makes sense for you. Nevertheless when it comes to dresses, only a few would look right on my figure (although I would choose different colors). But by all means, “you do you and I’ll do me,” as the saying goes. 😉
Hello Lydia, good video. I enjoyed. I have a question: I have a black shirt dress and I love everything about it, except, these openings at the sides make it too short and I struggle to style it. Would you give me some ideas on how to feel more comfortable using it? I enjoy your content a lot, the only thing I don´t enjoy that much is the amount of clothes you show. It would be the perfect channel for me if it would be more sustainable oriented and I could see you make the most of the pieces you have in your closet. Good work and impeccable taste! Cheers from Chile, South America.
It depends on what you think you can pull off, I guess. Both the donts and dos were equally good and bad. In the donts, the bright turquoise can be pulled off only by certain skin complexion. That red dress in the dos can only be pulled off by someone who wants to hide their body (some people feel secure that way and its ok). Likewise the Olive green off shoulder dress was beautiful in the dos. That floral in the dos, o my God was far too bold and is not for everyone. Striped shirt dress in the dos with button all over looked dangerous. Shirt dresses have the risk of the button popping at any time. I never get them.
That baggy red dress would only look good on a tall woman with very little curves and not on petite women with curves. We would get lost in all the bulk. The dress is nice though and the shade of red is lovely! I really fo like the black halter and the white eyelet shirt dress and the last black tree is also nice!
Also someone like me...slim shoulders and rib cave but large bust. High v necks like thst cling to the bust and make me look like a tent! I also have to wear a bra to ensure my boobs dont sag :( I'd love to wear all these dresses but none of them really suit me. Only v neck or scoop necks, with enough fabric to cover any bra straps. Its hard to buy dresses.
Great comparison video 😊 I always enjoy your videos so much. But a minor comment that came to my mind - you keep repeating that this is „classic”, this is not like, eg. „This dress does not feel classic”. You do not have to be classic all the time. Play with fashion. Classic is framed. Add to your frame some interesting picture 😊 Avoid framing yourself still in one image.
Hmm yes I think perhaps I need to change my phrasing as ‘classic’ to me sort of means multiple things. For example, I think you can have a modern classic piece, or something that is traditional and more of a basic, and that can be called classic too. Perhaps I need to refine that a bit more when I’m explaining!💕
Interesting video Lydia. I prefer dresses with prints but l do got bored of them after wearing them just a couple of times or so (so I’ll end up buying the same dress but in different colors). It’s not practical and just a waste of money. Thank you for making this video.
Some of your picks look like hospital gowns - I prefer your picks to your what not to buys but yea, some look just too ballooned out and wide. Its great to look elegant and classic but its also nice to show some shape in your outfits and not be swimming in them. not everyone can pull it off either - some dresses you need to be really tall and thin to have it fall and drape properly. There is no way my mom who is 5'3 can more most of those dresses, her waist which is one of her best features would be lost and she would drown in it!
Not into lace unless it’s more a cotton broderie anglaise, I like a print tea dress but otherwise it’s classic all the way. Can’t bear cheap Lycra stuff
Those who like to complain, I’m 72, and I can get some good ideas to stay current, so like what you like and start your own style channel if this is not for you. Great style Lydia!❤
Those avoids were like the dregs of a website unfiltered 😅. When you're on page 30 and they've reduced multiple times 😂. I fast forwarded those as preaching to the converted here but loved the buys, which were 👌🏿
This video popped in my feed and I think it is disappointing. I expected a more technical view on the do and don't. Your advice feels unhelpful if you don't have your same taste, style or body It is not that I disagree with your taste, it is very classy and trendy, but that I expected to pick some ideas for my own choices I guess it is not that kind of channel?
Hi, Lydia! I’d love to see you style gym to Athleisure wear. I realize you’re not at the stage of running all over the place with kiddos, but I’d love to see how you’d style outfits with nothing but sneakers/trainers:). Thank you!
The concept behind this video could’ve been better presented and understood by many if you had shown a side-by-side comparison of the “don’t buy” and “buy” versions of the dresses. Good examples are the shirt dresses, green and red dresses.
Glad i saw this- I bought a bright orange and purple dress from Mango with cut outs in the sides where the waist is. I keep thinking about it and it is just too bright although it felt pretty good in the store - You have to go with what you feel comfortable and good in!
This isn't about what would be wise, fashionable or recommended to wear, it's repetitively based on your own tastes. I, I, I, I prefer, I don't like. I personally...I don't love.
I really like the same dresses you like Lydia, they’re pretty much the style I already wear. I think they’re classic and simple so that you can get a lot of wear out of them. Don’t listen to the naysayers, as you stated, it’s your channel, your style and personal preference. 🤗💕
I don’t even like lace tablecloths. I had to Lol at your reaction to the caftan dress, my thoughts exactly though I do realise that many like to wear this style in a warm climate.
I am a boho gal so I liked the boho styles and would find different ways to style the bold prints. Each to their own. It's all about wearing what we love and feel amazing in.
Totally agree
Love Boho!! I think the print dress she liked was very boho!
Great video Lydia! Of course everyone’s choice of clothing is different but I’ve learnt from you that by picking something more basic or neutral means you’re able to dress it up or down, or change the look by adding a belt or different accessories and that way people don’t realize you’re wearing the same dress!
I don't get all the complaints in this video. If you're a long-time subscriber, you should know her style by now - which would, I assume,be very similar to yours hence you subscribed. If you just came across this video and you dont like it, move along it's not for you. Yes I know freedom of speech blah blah blah you are allowed to disagree and voice it out sure. But she's not holding you hostage or making you pay her your hard earned cash and there's also this thing called freedom of choice. Choose to ignore the video and watch other stylists that suit your style more. My point is - stop with all the negativity. She's not hurting anyone. Just because you are free to say what you want doesn't mean you should.
☝🏼☝🏼 this. Thank you.
I like her reasoning and explanations in the critiques. It helps one evaluate pieces in a more critical way. Which is absolutely something we need more of before buying more and more stuff.
So true the comments are flooded with opinions so weird. Long time subscriber here and was caught off guard.
I love what you said! I think Lydia is a born stylist and it vibes with how i want to look. And i agree so much with you- if you don’t vibe with Lydia, then move along but stop saying negative comments about her. She is a gem.
Loved this Lydia. Ty for always inspiring me.
Chill, nobody hurts Lydia and nobody is offensive. She doesn’t need your help
Floral dresses in summer are timeless. Just choose the right color combination and silhouette and you'll be fine
True, but she has point about there being too many details, and on top of that a print, you might have too much going on.
I love the way you articulate so carefully what aspects of clothes cheapen it etc. It makes me more evaluative about my clothes.
When choosing a summer dress, the most practical consideration is to be able to wear it with my regular underwear! :)
Classy, style, timeless, ageless, and quality! Thank you!
This is definitely one of your greatest videos, Lydia! Thank you for showing out these dresses and commenting so clever & detailed on each. I honestly think we havr too many outdated or weirdly designed dresses, especially on sale every year.
I used to dress in classic style especially in the corporate years but now that I’m older and removed from corporate life, I switched to boho.
I love the combination of bold block colours (bright orange and bright blue especially) - they look so good on me! I used to like muted neutral colours until one day I decided to take photos of all the combinations I could get of my wardrobe and then from those photos I realised how bad I looked in all those neutrals. I guess we really have to understand what works best for our unique selfs. I like Lydia's take on the quality of details, shapes and materials though. But you definitely can curate a minimalist style without giving up on colour 🧡💙
Ohhhhh Lydia youjust Proof to me why i follow you. You are the best . No One can came even closer. Shirt dresses are My CUP of tea 😊 i own four. Two are light blue and horizontal stripes made in popeline with long sleeves and the third is light bege with stripes and long sleeves also 100 percent cotton and finaly a white One 100& linen with long sleeves too. Why AM i telling u this ??? Because i have them almost 5 years ago and the looks impecable and yes the are timeless. I live by the beach on Ericeira - Portugal since 5 years😊 and i bought them at Benetton in Cascais where i lived Before moving in with My husband to Ericeira. Till this day people asks me where did i buy them. And because i AM not a tennis shoes kinda person i wear them with My Tods Mocassins. So 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 well done .❤
Leopard print is CLASSIC. Never goes out of style and works as a neutral with just about any colour.
Spring/summer is so short, why not have fun with color?
I enjoy the fact you talk about classic ,longevity, modern, neutral I wish you had did side by side thank you
Great choices Lydia. My favorite was the Karen Milen poplin white dress. I love all of her pieces so much. Ty!
What a refreshing video ❤! Someone with an opinion - who backs up her choice. A lot of thought has gone into the creation of this video. She make it clear that it’s not easy to dress well, it takes thought and effort like everything in life. Keep up the amazing work.
Loved the Sezane white Broderie Anglaise dress. Broderie Anglaise is so much classier than the cheap polyester lace seen in the swerve dress! A different technique in the making altogether, it’s never really been out of style since the 19th century! Love your videos Lydia ❤
I think both are lovely, but suited for different seasons and occasions. The white eyelet is wonderful for summer, and the red lace sheath is perfect for holiday season/ winter. Also one can dislike a fabric for oneself but understand that it suits someone else.
@@marshatolbert154 absolutely. Some people love the cheap polyester lace.
@@katyp8503 🙄 I don’t think cheap vs. expensive is necessarily the best rubric. I love eyelet and I have tons of it in my summer wardrobe. I also love lace and have it in both winter and summer wardrobes. Both suit my style and harmonize with my figure and complexion. My child likes lace but doesn’t care for eyelet. However they love eyelet on me because they recognize it suits me. Likewise I have preferences in colors, fabrics and styles that suit me but not someone else. Not everyone is tall and slim with wide shoulders, even though that seems to be the preferred type these days. Fashion trends come and go for both clothing and body types. But it’s more important for an individual to find what suits them regardless of trends.
Let me just say I'm old enough to have seen many styles come and go. In general I love your eye for clothes and your criteria for selecting. I don't get your aversion to that gorgeous blue floral dress with the diagonal pattern--to me it looks like a fabulous summer garden party--and the colors are classically Chinese-gorgeous. I also don't get the the long sack over the head--the red one and the white one. Maybe because I'm petite. In my opinion this style would overwhelm most people. That being said, I find most of your picks are really great.
I admire your fashion sense. Watching your videos now in my mid 40s. I thoroughly enjoyed my younger years wearing prints, florals, full on colors and styles that suited me. It's been a few years since I've started to wear neutral colors and classic styles because personally i cannot tolerate too florally dresses now. I'm treading the thin line between dressing my age and trying not to look older than my age. Classic styles tend to make one look older.
Great video! It would really be nice if you could include styling tips for those of us that are short. It seems most of your recommendations will only look good on someone tall!
I would love to see you do a makeup routine video, if you are comfortable with that. I always admire your eye look♡
Simplicity is nice, but up to a point.
Hahaha agree! Life is too short to be *this* simple, colorless and serious
True 😂😂😂
Some of the dresses you critise look beautiful to me, and some of the dresses you like look ugly to me. It's all about personal choices.
I find this so interesting!! 🙈 It feels so obvious to me why I don’t think they look good. I’d be intrigued to know which ones you mean, and why!
It good that we don’t all like the same. We should all do what we feel comfortable in. I personally love classic styles plan to dress up or down.
It's all about training the eye. One can like a big floral pattern in the abstract, but not look good with it draped on the body. I agree so much with Lydia's take that fabric should complement the body and not distract.
The big baggie Grandpa Joe striped long sleeve to the floor pajama dress is one that is just silly and not cute imho. Why would someone go out wearing Grandpa Joe’s (from Willy Wonka) pajamas as a dress? 😊
@@LydiaJaneTomlinsonI personally don’t find the oversized structure to clothing that you tend to gravitate toward flattering. I know it’s very trendy right now but I think it does nothing for most body types. If you are petite or curvy, baggy oversized clothing looks really bad. It’s been branded as “classic” and “old money” but I think it’s more of a trend that will not age well. For example, the first white wrap beach dress you like is a little too baggy imo. The pajama stripe blue dress is downright hideous, as well as the one after it. I understand simplicity and letting your own beauty shine through but oversized pieces like this do the opposite. They cover up your figure in the most unflattering way. I’m ready for more fitted, feminine pieces to come back into style. Almost all your choices were either neutral colors or no prints. What about some tasteful florals? Surely not all clothes with prints are seen as gaudy now? Sorry if this is harsh but I completely agree with the OG comment that style is subjective and many of the pieces you disliked are cute to others.
Lydia I have to say something WHITE IS NOT EASY TO WEAR; It attracts the dirt and marks so easily almost like they are drawn to the colour!
I have white dresses and pants, and I have to be aware when I can wear it, having two border collies and a granddaughter so it’s often for going out and not stressing when the dogs are possible with us on holiday.
Also, white, like black, actually does not suit a lot of people's skin tones. Similarly, with those shapeless dresses - it might be cool (and look gorgeous on someone like Lydia), but it does not look good on many body shapes.
@@andricornelius right . The thing is she only talks about what works for HER . which is not empowering to me.
@xahra4846, what else should she talk about other than what she likes and suits her?
Yeah, this channel probably isn’t for you..
Some lovely ideas here. Personally, I think beige and black look better in the duller light of a city. In the tropics or other hot weather places with very bright sunlight, brighter colours or white seem to work best. The caftan you dislike would fit in well in many upscale Caribbean islands, for example. They also look best on a woman with a fuller bust sue to the low-V neckline. Timeless in places like Mustique or St Bart's.
It’s so helpful to see detailed comparisons between what to avoid and what to look for. Thanks Lydia!
I am deciding to phase out black shoes and accessories. I'm right on the edge of petite, so I think neutrals or lighter colored shoes and accessories suit me better.
I love your style and your advice. I admire the courage of all influencers because I wouldn't be able to deal with all dislike comments on a daily basis.
love, love these WHAT CLOTHES TO AVOID BUYING SERIES, please do more like these one- we all need to live more sustainable, our planet is burning from our overconsumption excesses. thank you LYdia for these videos.
Very helpful. I’d like to see more options for different body types as those halter dresses look best on thin people with thin arms. I agree with you on classic/timeless pieces but sometimes it’s fun to have a piece or two that just makes you feel good and shows your personality a bit.
I have struggled with fashion my whole life. Your videos show me how to pick pieces the I love and look great on me. I am petit and curvy (5'2", 123 lbs). I recently went to South of France and want to step up my look. Can you help with details? Jewelry, bags, scarves? Thank you!
Some people are not a size 8 or 10 (UK) so would be helpful to have slightly larger sizes as well. Thx
Some constructive criticism: I think the title is misleading. You give your personal opinion and preferences, which is perfectly fine. Just call the video "what I will and will not buy this summer".
Saying "what to buy and what not buy" evokes the expectation of general advice for everyone and every type like "look out for these materials, avoid these materials" or "question the practicality of this trend" etc. Or even, "let's look at My Summer favorites, what I personally WILL buy and why. Materials, cuts, colours etc"
Just differentiate between personal opinions/ favorites (which is fine) and giving general advice without opinions (like "linen is more breathable than polyester").
Both are fine, but may attract different people and evoke different expectations.
I have the same taste. I dont have much money , but you can also dress nice and look stylish on a low budget...i dont buy a lot but i buy nice peaces with good materials...
A capsule wardrobe is perfect for you. 😊
I love the way you look at styling components. It helps me to look at what I like and don’t like in a different way. Thank you
Thank you Lydia! Summer feels like it has come early is Australia so this is just what I needed ❤
I appreciate the way she is wearing, elegant and rich looking, that is something for my reference. She is not perfect in the body shape, but when she puts on the dress, she looks stunning.
Love the color of your nail polish. Not too bold red, just a little toned down. Would you mind sharing? Thank you. As always, love your videos.
A very helpful video to help think more critically of each piece we bring into our closet. Thank you!
the 2nd dress is a classic design that has never gone out of style & it is beautiful thru all decades ~ halter top styling is very attractive on most shapes ~ i made this dress in a bright floral chiffon with knee length hem 20 years ago & have never stopped wearing it ~ plus i have a gorgeous silk fabric to remake it but with a mid calf to ankle length ~
if you say your style is classic then of course you are not going to like feminine styles or upbeat interesting ones ~
maybe you should have this mentioned in your channel name or in the video title because its not about dos & donts for women in general who might be likely to click on this video like i did ~
i am a clothing & costumer designer so check some of these videos out now & then because of curiosity but am usually disappointed for the reasons just mentioned ~ myself i like 3 types of styling & classic is one of them which includes this dress ~ classic / romantic / fun funky fad ~ those are my style choices & they make for an interesting wardrobe for interesting people ~
Lovely dresses, now I need some shorts options. Can you do a video with some other types outfit options that includes shorts? Love your style and love putting lovely outifts together inspired by your content that makes me feel so good. 🥰
Can you share some more summer dresses really loving your recommendations ❤
Love your choices Lydia, stylish and on point as always. ❤
I am definitely an EYELET girl compared to LACE. It just looks more classy and elegant hands down. I think if you want a lace dress you would have to purchase from a very very very high end brand for it to look nice
Anything that’s a halter neck with a defined waist is a classic style, meaning it will never go out of style, it can’t be “dated”. Not sure why you’re personally obsessed with hiding your waist line but those of us with hour glass figures have to west things that show our waists, otherwise we look frumpy, and dressing for your body type if never dated. Just because heroine chic chicks can wear billowy mumus doesn’t mean the rest of us normal body types can get sassy with that. Good style isn’t just what’s “in style” it’s what looks good on each body
Great video Lydia. Fantastic tips to build capsule wardrobe ❤
Lovely video (as always)! I love your style although sometimes it’s a bit too loose/ oversized for me as I am very skinny/ petite so such dresses kinda drown me
Hi Lydia. I totally agree with your pieces to avoid buying. I love boho but the style doesn’t have to be full of ruffles,tie dye or bold patterns and bright colours. I love midi and maxi but with muted tones which can be accessorised with an interesting belt, jewellery or bag.Personally, I really dislike any animal prints or synthetic fabrics and far prefer linen and cotton. I think living in a Mediterranean climate as I do,simple,fresh and easy to wear, looser fitting outfits are predominant here.
I agree Lydia; we can do better. Thank you for explaining why certain clothing items don’t work well and why other items do work well. So helpful.
Much easier to focus on you Lydia standing in front of that part of the wardrobe. Always thoughtful content.
All the don’t buys are things I would never buy. Guess I’m classic and like my clothes simple
I concur, like how you point out the faults in certain styles & showed us much better options!! 🇨🇦👍💕
I’m afraid that many of your recommendations would look horrible on me. I’m petite and curvy with a small, narrow bone structure which means most of your suggestions would drown me 😂. I love many of the shapes and details in the “don’t buy” category 😂. My most flattering silhouette always has waist emphasis, so a dress like the second “don’t buy” I would buy and wear for years, regardless of trends. Also I love lace have worn it in many different colors. I have seen lots of your videos, and sometimes your tips make sense, and your style makes sense for you. Nevertheless when it comes to dresses, only a few would look right on my figure (although I would choose different colors). But by all means, “you do you and I’ll do me,” as the saying goes. 😉
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. The next avoid.v buy I would love to see would be summer sandals.
Have a great week and thank you.
Beige, Grey, black, white, cream , ivory, navy
Your recommendation have so much value!! I really like your consulting!
I agree on all points❤❤❤❤❤❤❤they look old, cheap and odd shapes
Hello Lydia, good video. I enjoyed. I have a question: I have a black shirt dress and I love everything about it, except, these openings at the sides make it too short and I struggle to style it. Would you give me some ideas on how to feel more comfortable using it? I enjoy your content a lot, the only thing I don´t enjoy that much is the amount of clothes you show. It would be the perfect channel for me if it would be more sustainable oriented and I could see you make the most of the pieces you have in your closet. Good work and impeccable taste! Cheers from Chile, South America.
Hello Lydia love your honesty and taste❤
Yes for example pettit ladys may not go well with the no no pirces
I totally agree floral patterns specially dainty ones look very dated and add years
Great video ❤ I wanted to ask which earrings would you pair with the siege/green dress from mango?
It depends on what you think you can pull off, I guess. Both the donts and dos were equally good and bad. In the donts, the bright turquoise can be pulled off only by certain skin complexion. That red dress in the dos can only be pulled off by someone who wants to hide their body (some people feel secure that way and its ok). Likewise the Olive green off shoulder dress was beautiful in the dos. That floral in the dos, o my God was far too bold and is not for everyone. Striped shirt dress in the dos with button all over looked dangerous. Shirt dresses have the risk of the button popping at any time. I never get them.
That baggy red dress would only look good on a tall woman with very little curves and not on petite women with curves. We would get lost in all the bulk. The dress is nice though and the shade of red is lovely! I really fo like the black halter and the white eyelet shirt dress and the last black tree is also nice!
Also someone like me...slim shoulders and rib cave but large bust. High v necks like thst cling to the bust and make me look like a tent! I also have to wear a bra to ensure my boobs dont sag :( I'd love to wear all these dresses but none of them really suit me. Only v neck or scoop necks, with enough fabric to cover any bra straps. Its hard to buy dresses.
Gorgeous eyelet dress.
This was fantastic, Lydia. I got so many great tips! Thank you.
The Amazon stripe one is huge so size down by 2 at least. I actually changed the buttons to pink shell ones
Great comparison video 😊 I always enjoy your videos so much. But a minor comment that came to my mind - you keep repeating that this is „classic”, this is not like, eg. „This dress does not feel classic”. You do not have to be classic all the time. Play with fashion. Classic is framed. Add to your frame some interesting picture 😊 Avoid framing yourself still in one image.
Hmm yes I think perhaps I need to change my phrasing as ‘classic’ to me sort of means multiple things. For example, I think you can have a modern classic piece, or something that is traditional and more of a basic, and that can be called classic too. Perhaps I need to refine that a bit more when I’m explaining!💕
Interesting video Lydia. I prefer dresses with prints but l do got bored of them after wearing them just a couple of times or so (so I’ll end up buying the same dress but in different colors). It’s not practical and just a waste of money. Thank you for making this video.
Lydia what size is your brown flattered hedda bag? Midi or grande?
The long turquoise floral is pretty but a niche dress.
Some of your picks look like hospital gowns - I prefer your picks to your what not to buys but yea, some look just too ballooned out and wide. Its great to look elegant and classic but its also nice to show some shape in your outfits and not be swimming in them. not everyone can pull it off either - some dresses you need to be really tall and thin to have it fall and drape properly. There is no way my mom who is 5'3 can more most of those dresses, her waist which is one of her best features would be lost and she would drown in it!
Great tips 🎉 I ❤ your Styling ❤
Can you do a video where you choose clothes you recommend from Amazon only? :)
Not into lace unless it’s more a cotton broderie anglaise, I like a print tea dress but otherwise it’s classic all the way. Can’t bear cheap Lycra stuff
Although that red is amazing color, the wide fit of that red dress is quite off for me. Otherwise lovely choices!
Those who like to complain, I’m 72, and I can get some good ideas to stay current, so like what you like and start your own style channel if this is not for you. Great style Lydia!❤
Those avoids were like the dregs of a website unfiltered 😅. When you're on page 30 and they've reduced multiple times 😂. I fast forwarded those as preaching to the converted here but loved the buys, which were 👌🏿
Love the stripped dress def my favorite along with the black dress with the spaghetti straps great video
Where do you get your earrings?
Good choice Lydia, really love it 💯
Very good and very useful. Would you do a similar video on shoes and handbags please?!
Can you please do a video on lingerie basics? We really need special bras for dresses etc
This video popped in my feed and I think it is disappointing. I expected a more technical view on the do and don't. Your advice feels unhelpful if you don't have your same taste, style or body
It is not that I disagree with your taste, it is very classy and trendy, but that I expected to pick some ideas for my own choices
I guess it is not that kind of channel?
Hi, Lydia! I’d love to see you style gym to Athleisure wear. I realize you’re not at the stage of running all over the place with kiddos, but I’d love to see how you’d style outfits with nothing but sneakers/trainers:). Thank you!
Just know your style and dress for you body type.
I’m so entertained by the offended ppl in the comments 🤣
''some boho creeping back in slightly' hahhahahhahha best catchphrase I heard the past year
I LOVE YOUR STYLE!!!!😊
The concept behind this video could’ve been better presented and understood by many if you had shown a side-by-side comparison of the “don’t buy” and “buy” versions of the dresses. Good examples are the shirt dresses, green and red dresses.
The dresses were all very different though.
Really useful video, Lydia!
Glad i saw this- I bought a bright orange and purple dress from Mango with cut outs in the sides where the waist is. I keep thinking about it and it is just too bright although it felt pretty good in the store - You have to go with what you feel comfortable and good in!
The color of those summer dresses looks for fall...??????
Great video
Thw red lace dress feels like the 80s.
Spot on.
The ruffle is a dress? Where do hemlines go these days?
This isn't about what would be wise, fashionable or recommended to wear, it's repetitively based on your own tastes. I, I, I, I prefer, I don't like. I personally...I don't love.
I really like the same dresses you like Lydia, they’re pretty much the style I already wear. I think they’re classic and simple so that you can get a lot of wear out of them. Don’t listen to the naysayers, as you stated, it’s your channel, your style and personal preference. 🤗💕
That red lace dress was gorgeous to me…not too much…I think it is classic..disagree with love.
I don’t even like lace tablecloths.
I had to Lol at your reaction to the caftan dress, my thoughts exactly though I do realise that many like to wear this style in a warm climate.