I love the way your brain works. I think I have a similar approach when decluttering, the difference is that you can articulate your thoughts perfectly when explaining your reasons. I admire that
I REALLY related to a lot of the things you said. Especially regarding being 5’3”, Asian-American, and not really feeling petite. I have many clothes I realize I need to purge that I never reach for because they are slightly tight. I too would tell myself I just need to lose a couple pounds and those items would fit perfect. Inevitably as time went by I gained more weight instead of losing it. I’ve also purchased clothes in colors that I thought were beautiful, but not necessarily on me. Thanks for the very interesting and relatable video!!!
Thanks for bringing a good balance of analysis / pragmatism to this topic. There's been too much thoughtless Marie Kondoing, and too much toxic minimalism. Yours is a reasonable approach. I also liked your comment on husbands/partners giving a good perspective due to a lack of overthinking 😂 I find it rings true
I recently did a closet declutter, and got rid of everything that wasn’t in my color palette and that I hadn’t worn much. I don’t want clothing that I have misgivings about occupying valuable space in my closet. I don’t have much storage space in my small condo. I wear a lot of quality polyester items that really hold up well year after year and stay colorfast.
I keep some of my high heel shoes just to remind myself that I don’t wear heels in case I have temptation to buy such shoes because they are so beautiful. I’m lucky to have space for that.
7:20 girl. Yes. Not just an Asian thing. Tiny flam gam here, but I’ve always been more muscular than people perceive…instead of petite I kind of think of myself as “compact” because I still have way more muscle & booty than other women who look my size. 😂 it’s been a journey with that though. Love that you’re being a little more gentle with yourself.
The "way more muscle & booty than other women who look my size" had me picturing Olympic gymnast Simone Biles! I love the word "compact" because it has the right connotation to it. Small but strong.
I was about to say basically the same. Plus I have broad square shoulders too😃We have a staffy and I feel like she has the same body, just dog equivalent 😂
Whenever I feel insecure about my body type (especially when seeing shows like Americas Next Top Model that glamorize that tall and willowy type) , I remind myself that Halle Berry is a Gamine and not a single guy I know would say she’s unattractive or masculine. She’s been named the most attractive woman on several lists.
Jenn….you are one of the most intelligent, thoughtful people on TH-cam! Love your videos. I’ve been guilty of purging too quickly…..I hate clutter and feel claustrophobic when there’s too much stuff……but I’ve discarded things I probably should have kept!
I got rid of a skirt on a decluttering spree several years ago that I still regret (light grey knee-length circle skirt in a mid-weight matte silk). It made logical sense to donate the piece since I hadn't been able to fit into it for over a decade. What I didn't think of and now regret is that if I had kept the skirt, I could have someday paid someone to make a copy in a larger size. It's much easier to copy an existing garment than replicate an item from a description, especially if you are hoping to match the fabric. Something to consider if it's a piece you love.
This is such a slippery slope. There's always an excuse. I just donated a bunch of clothes ai kept over the years bc I could use it for - insert whatever future plans I made for it here - and you know what? I never did and it was so freeing to declutter. Don't hold on to old energy.
Could you please educate us on how to choose clothes for longevity? Reading labels, understanding fabrics, etc. Thank you, I love all your content, can't wait for your next video (you're the only channel on TH-cam I can confidently say I've watched all your videos, but I always learn something new when I rewatch them!)
I've been typing for 2 years now and I can easily say you are a flamboyant gamine. You are smallish with delicate ribcage, frame dominant on the shoulders, taut mid section, elongated and somewhat sharp on the face, and mostly soft and fleshy even at a lower body weight (citing back to the video you made about your kibbe type); basically contrasted body parts all over. You would need a much greater width ratio with a muscular tone throughout your body. However even tho you might have mistyped yourself, you actually pretty much wear accordingly to the FG so you definitely have the eye for your body. Gamine types vary within themselves more than any other type so 2 FG's probably wont look anything alike. Other than that you definitely have a laid back Natural/Classic as your dominant essences thats for sure! All the love! 💗
Wow you think so? It’s really that “small and delicate” part about Gamine that I can’t relate to as I’ve mentioned in the video - I feel severely out of place amongst actually petite (small boned) women!
i also think you are a flamboyant gamine because you don't look vertical enough to be a natural type. even though there a bunch of conflicting perspectives on that, i still think head-to-body-ratio is a really good giveaway of the verticality of a body.
I sort of concur. The Kibbe rabbit hole stresses me out because it becomes so contentious, especially for people who don’t fit easily into the categories that he has laid out. And I don’t understand why he only uses Dramatic Yang as a modifier when he has Natural Yang in his system. My own theory is that we need a Natural Classic and Natural Gamine type. I would put Jenn in one of those rather than FN or DC.
@@rebeccajordan4491 I agree! That's why there are many variations especially in Gamine. He barely tocuhes on the subject but as a community we keep on adding valid reasonable data! To keep it as is we say; there are 2 types of Yang being long/sharp (dramatic) and broad-blunt (natural), and 2 types of Yin petite/small (gamine) and curvy/lush (romantic). So Jenn would be a combination of opposites within her body: overall a fit stature with broad shoulders, taut hips, smallish vertical line, sharp facial features and a soft flesh that doesn't show what's underneath such as muscle, veins and bones. So she is a smaller a little softer and sharper version of a natural yes! Both approaches are true regardless what we call it as we see the lines as they are.
I think the white and blue striped shirt does flatter you. know it's not in your color palette but it's still cool toned and it gives you a fresh glow to your face!
I do a similar semi-annual declutter and when I come across something that I’ve worn out, I spend a LOT of time with that piece breaking down why it worked so well. Like, I always have a couple of pairs of black pants but inevitably reach for one every time. This has led me to realize how much certain details-detail like the type of closure - matter to me. I don’t get rid of everything that goes out of style. Some things I hold back and see if they come back. I’m old enough to have seen wide-legged jeans come back for a third time. I have absolutely no doubt skinny jeans will come back as well. Right now my skinnies that are still in good shape are just stashed. I also think long and hard about things I purge then replace. I finally got rid of all my khaki/tan/beige last year. And what did I need this year? Khaki pants. They open up a huge space in my wardrobe and I don’t need to get rid of them just because khaki isn’t the best color for my complexion. I tolerate it fine on my bottom half.
It's so fortunate that I can sew. It's especially handy when you have clothes that are too long or short. You always have the option to tweak the proportions of the garment and often it's a quick alteration. That way I can often save a garment and I'm not spending any money on anything new.
Girl, you are such a Natural! That shirt with the big cut out neckline looked so good on you. Open shoulders or necklines for the win! Have you tried dressing as the different Naturals and see what feels best? Great point about the loungewear- I recently thought this too and now you've given me the push to get rid of the ratty pieces. All I want to wear at home is my PrintFresh PJ's anyways- they're build for an FN.
Yes, this is me too! since I'm 5'3" and appear "petite" I am not petite and I am always having everyone say, "but you are so tiny, you can wear anything!" I'm really not within my own proportions and its so hard to explain to people lol
As always, really interesting inputs. I also have the tendency to over purge then regret, so I relate to that 😅 and yes, you're not alone in being a petite but not feel like one! I'm 5'3'' with a really long line from shoulders to knee but the rest of the limbs are quite shortish, and I have a small face too so I look and feel tall even if I'm not; I also gave up in finding my kibbe id for this reason 😂
I also work from home, and I've started just throwing on the same old clothes every day, without thought. It's actually quite depressing, because I just always look blah. And I remember telling my mum to stop doing that ... and here I am doing the same thing! And then about the Morton's Neuroma, I have them in both feet, one was cut out when I was 25 but came back again. For me the cause was wearing 'winklepickers' - I loved 50s clothes and wore these really pointy-toed high-heeled shoes for years. Love your channel, thank you!
You could try washing that green shirt in some laundry detergent for black clothing - it would make the colour less saturated (mute it) and cool plus darken the colour a bit. I think it would only work with natural fibres though. Might be enough to make it perfect for you if you like the piece other than the colour. I have a linen shirt I plan to do this with! I am hoping it is just enough of a tint to change the colour a bit, sort of like when you accidentally wash something that runs and you end up with blue items that are supposed to be white......
Absolutely love hearing your reasons for removing each item. Thinking about these things increases awareness and efficiency. I occasionally buy items w/ busy details that look good on me, but they never get worn. 😩😂
Good video. I have short shins and only by taking photos have I realized that knee lengths skirts and dresses aren’t the best so I’m declutterring them. I believe I’m a petite soft natural and recently discovered that long bias cut skirts look better. If I were younger, I’d go shorter but that’s a no go at my age😊
I use dye on clothes that are too light or just not right. A lot of gray or charcoal dye on bright white t shirts that I don't really wear but the gray is perfect. 😊
My complexion looks sallow and dirty in most shades of beige, but sometimes I'll hang on to a well-fitting beige tank top or camisole and wear it with a statement necklace in a color that looks great on me, like cotton-candy pink or pistachio green. Somehow, that pop of color just below my neck draws all the attention and it makes the beige seem "less close to my face," if you know what I mean. A bright scarf will do that too.
Did you try an all white base under the green and blue shirts? Asking because i didn't think you looked bad in either color so maybe you needed a different base option.
Btw according to Kibbe Soft Natural’s body height typically moderate to slightly small, up to 5.7ft. And compared with gamine soft naturals look a little bit broader having the same height. I am soft natural with my 5.3 and I never looked petite in my life, and I never fitted in petite clothes, I just chose cropped length of standard size clothes. Thank you for the channel x Adore you!
Totally relate to all these methods, though I will admit I find it difficult to decide on a deadline when it comes to holding onto maybes. There's always that anxiety over releasing something that might be coming back into style or might fit well once you reach your personal body goals. I've held onto items for years and still regretted giving them away despite not wearing them once, so it's definitely a me being sentimental problem. Any thoughts on how long you should realistically hold onto a piece before finally giving up on it?
For me it's a couple of years tops. I've gotten rid of the anxiety around styles coming back once I realized that yes, they do come back, but they never come back the exact same way so most pieces I'm holding onto for the sake of them making a comeback still end up looking outdated!
I actually do the same, I put so much stuff away and then next season I shop my old stuff and most of the time I circle between the stuff I already own and only get rid of stuff that I never put back into the rotation n. Especially when you are not really one of the seasons it’s so cool to have all these options in the cellar because in summer the colours I can wear are so different from my winter colours. (I have olive skin) I sometimes also put stuff up for sale on threadup to see if I would be bothered if someone would buy it :D
That's so true! I have ripped through some jeans in the inner thigh area due to chafing when I was at a heavier weight, but apart from that I feel like they really do last a long time and it always feels wasteful to declutter them!
Thanks for sharing..very relatable 😊 the most common mistake I continue to make is buying items for my fantasy life...too glamorous items not practical for my lifestyle. I seem to have an obsession with blazers and evening dresses...I think maybe because I'm a dramatic or soft dramatic and these styles suit .e better than relaxed styles. However means i fall into the unfortunate category of wearing 20% of my wardrobe 80% of the time. Thank you for your honesty. helps normalise these mistakes and feel less guilty making the declutter less traumatic 😊
Recently I've actually been feeling the importance of "honoring" my fantasy self. I think I've been leaning heavily into the practical aspect, and while I did achieve the goal of efficiency, after a few years I am feeling somewhat bored with my style (as I've mentioned near the end of the video!). I'm at a stage where I'm figuring out the "right" level of balance between fantasy and practicality that feels authentic to me 😊
Agree, sounds like a perfect balance. We have a trip to Spain and France coming up, so I am deliberately challenging myself to wear my fantasy self wardrobe. Hoping to continue to incorporate more of these clothes by mixing more relaxed styling when I'm.back in Melbourne. Love ypur channel thanks for your insights and inspiration 💕
Great point regarding your/ our height. Context is so important. I’m also 5’3”, but I’m pretty much a straight line,and I look taller - unless I’m with my family, who are mostly tall. The annoying truth though is that most clothes are too long ☹️ Re the dress which was the wrong length, I have kept some like that and pair them with tights of a similar colour plus layers for Autumn and Spring, but a) they have to be a structure and fabric which allow that; b) my climate (southern England) needs layers a lot of the year, so it’s logical for me.
I’ve done the same with trying to squeeze myself into smaller clothes. I have a short, bulky, muscular body type with broad shoulders like Serena Williams. Even when dieting to the point I had extremely low body fat, I still could never fit into the petite clothes despite being only 5’2”. I finally accepted it and stopped trying to buy clothes not meant for my type.
Please coach yourself when you find you’re comparing yourself to your smaller friends. You are beautiful; intelligent; able to break down broad concepts into manageable pieces and explain to a large, diverse audience; have a soothing voice & phrasal prosody, a sense of humor … and other qualities that make you perfectly and exceptionally you. That is all.
New subscriber here. I like this kind of video when you talk about more universal things like this. Especially loved the previous video about the rule of thirds. It's why I subscribed. I find talk of kibbe body types too confusing and feel like sometimes more than one fits. Even with you there is disagreement so how to know for sure? Because of this, I like it more when there is less talk of kibbe and more talk of universal things.
Sometimes I catch myself hanging onto things because I like them, but the item might be just not what I will need. It might be just impractical or not really me. I think it happens because I have a lively imagination and I love clothes. I realize though I could save all the little expenditures and get s9mething really special instead.
I can relate - although I've gotten better at it, I still hang onto some impractical items just because my love for it! I'm really making it a priority to try to style my most unworn pieces this season 🤘
New sub here! I found this so helpful! A question I am finding helpful is not will I wear this again, but do I want to wear this again? Actually a big difference there!
Thank you, Jenn! That was fun. I am a 6 foot natural. Spring. Not flamboyant. Was recognizing many similar style/ fit issues. Also always between size . I think jt is because of the lengths in crutch and bodice etc. Could you be gamine? Either way, best of luck in your renewed passions for style.
@@YumeraChauque Of course! Thank you. That was my instinct when I saw her full length figure. BUT i did think Jenn had probably gone through that catagorising process...but maybe not. I find nothing more charming than 'Gamines' wearing their perfect styles.
I recently decluttered due to moving soon. I used the method Do i reach for this or when was the last time I did? And Will I reach for this anytime this year? If no, donate! I'll just buy to replace or when My personal style has shifted.
Condolences on the Morton's Neuroma. Been there. Good plan to ditch the high heels. You seem to be on the right path. Those are all great reasons for discarding items.
I so relate to that! I declutter twice year (before warm and cold seasons). And sometimes i ask myself: what was i thinking?! Since i continuously derp dive into color theory and Larson's types, i experiment a lot with styles as well within the frame of deep summer palette and gamine dramatic type. Btw, Dwyn Larson has length recommendations for various types. But generally it is something that a person should also try and see.
Don't throw away the green shirt!!! Wear it without buttoning the top two buttons with a white tank underneath so you can see the white for contrast, and pair it with a mid wash denim, and brown shoes.
I do a similar semi-annual declutter and when I come across something that I’ve worn out, I spend a LOT of time with that piece breaking down why it worked so well. Like, I always have a couple of pairs of black pants but inevitably reach for one every time. This has led me to realize how much certain details-detail like the type of closure - matter to me. I don’t get rid of everything that goes out of style. Some things I hold back and see if they come back. I’m old enough to have seen wide-legged jeans come back for a third time. I have absolutely no doubt skinny jeans will come back as well. Right now my skinnies that are still in good shape are just stashed. I also think long and hard about things I purge then replace. I finally got rid of all my khaki/tan/beige last year. And what did I need this year? Khaki pants. They open up a huge space in my wardrobe and I don’t need to get rid of them just because khaki isn’t the best color for my complexion. I tolerate it fine on my bottom half.
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I love the way your brain works. I think I have a similar approach when decluttering, the difference is that you can articulate your thoughts perfectly when explaining your reasons. I admire that
It's probably because I constantly think about how to share them through content 😝
I REALLY related to a lot of the things you said. Especially regarding being 5’3”, Asian-American, and not really feeling petite. I have many clothes I realize I need to purge that I never reach for because they are slightly tight. I too would tell myself I just need to lose a couple pounds and those items would fit perfect. Inevitably as time went by I gained more weight instead of losing it. I’ve also purchased clothes in colors that I thought were beautiful, but not necessarily on me. Thanks for the very interesting and relatable video!!!
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I’m the same height.. I don’t feel petite in east Asia😂
Thanks for bringing a good balance of analysis / pragmatism to this topic. There's been too much thoughtless Marie Kondoing, and too much toxic minimalism. Yours is a reasonable approach. I also liked your comment on husbands/partners giving a good perspective due to a lack of overthinking 😂 I find it rings true
I recently did a closet declutter, and got rid of everything that wasn’t in my color palette and that I hadn’t worn much. I don’t want clothing that I have misgivings about occupying valuable space in my closet. I don’t have much storage space in my small condo.
I wear a lot of quality polyester items that really hold up well year after year and stay colorfast.
Would love a kibbe video for short people. We are not all gamines🫣
I keep some of my high heel shoes just to remind myself that I don’t wear heels in case I have temptation to buy such shoes because they are so beautiful. I’m lucky to have space for that.
haha love this, sameeee
7:20 girl. Yes. Not just an Asian thing. Tiny flam gam here, but I’ve always been more muscular than people perceive…instead of petite I kind of think of myself as “compact” because I still have way more muscle & booty than other women who look my size. 😂 it’s been a journey with that though. Love that you’re being a little more gentle with yourself.
The "way more muscle & booty than other women who look my size" had me picturing Olympic gymnast Simone Biles! I love the word "compact" because it has the right connotation to it. Small but strong.
I was about to say basically the same. Plus I have broad square shoulders too😃We have a staffy and I feel like she has the same body, just dog equivalent 😂
Whenever I feel insecure about my body type (especially when seeing shows like Americas Next Top Model that glamorize that tall and willowy type) , I remind myself that Halle Berry is a Gamine and not a single guy I know would say she’s unattractive or masculine. She’s been named the most attractive woman on several lists.
Jenn….you are one of the most intelligent, thoughtful people on TH-cam! Love your videos. I’ve been guilty of purging too quickly…..I hate clutter and feel claustrophobic when there’s too much stuff……but I’ve discarded things I probably should have kept!
I got rid of a skirt on a decluttering spree several years ago that I still regret (light grey knee-length circle skirt in a mid-weight matte silk). It made logical sense to donate the piece since I hadn't been able to fit into it for over a decade. What I didn't think of and now regret is that if I had kept the skirt, I could have someday paid someone to make a copy in a larger size. It's much easier to copy an existing garment than replicate an item from a description, especially if you are hoping to match the fabric. Something to consider if it's a piece you love.
Great point!
This is such a slippery slope. There's always an excuse. I just donated a bunch of clothes ai kept over the years bc I could use it for - insert whatever future plans I made for it here - and you know what? I never did and it was so freeing to declutter. Don't hold on to old energy.
Could you please educate us on how to choose clothes for longevity? Reading labels, understanding fabrics, etc. Thank you, I love all your content, can't wait for your next video (you're the only channel on TH-cam I can confidently say I've watched all your videos, but I always learn something new when I rewatch them!)
I was actually thinking about fabric composition as a video topic ❤🤘
I've been typing for 2 years now and I can easily say you are a flamboyant gamine. You are smallish with delicate ribcage, frame dominant on the shoulders, taut mid section, elongated and somewhat sharp on the face, and mostly soft and fleshy even at a lower body weight (citing back to the video you made about your kibbe type); basically contrasted body parts all over. You would need a much greater width ratio with a muscular tone throughout your body. However even tho you might have mistyped yourself, you actually pretty much wear accordingly to the FG so you definitely have the eye for your body. Gamine types vary within themselves more than any other type so 2 FG's probably wont look anything alike. Other than that you definitely have a laid back Natural/Classic as your dominant essences thats for sure! All the love! 💗
Wow you think so? It’s really that “small and delicate” part about Gamine that I can’t relate to as I’ve mentioned in the video - I feel severely out of place amongst actually petite (small boned) women!
i also think you are a flamboyant gamine because you don't look vertical enough to be a natural type. even though there a bunch of conflicting perspectives on that, i still think head-to-body-ratio is a really good giveaway of the verticality of a body.
I sort of concur. The Kibbe rabbit hole stresses me out because it becomes so contentious, especially for people who don’t fit easily into the categories that he has laid out. And I don’t understand why he only uses Dramatic Yang as a modifier when he has Natural Yang in his system. My own theory is that we need a Natural Classic and Natural Gamine type. I would put Jenn in one of those rather than FN or DC.
@@rebeccajordan4491 I agree! That's why there are many variations especially in Gamine. He barely tocuhes on the subject but as a community we keep on adding valid reasonable data! To keep it as is we say; there are 2 types of Yang being long/sharp (dramatic) and broad-blunt (natural), and 2 types of Yin petite/small (gamine) and curvy/lush (romantic). So Jenn would be a combination of opposites within her body: overall a fit stature with broad shoulders, taut hips, smallish vertical line, sharp facial features and a soft flesh that doesn't show what's underneath such as muscle, veins and bones. So she is a smaller a little softer and sharper version of a natural yes! Both approaches are true regardless what we call it as we see the lines as they are.
I think the white and blue striped shirt does flatter you. know it's not in your color palette but it's still cool toned and it gives you a fresh glow to your face!
I love it when there's a new video from you!
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Me too ❤😊
I do a similar semi-annual declutter and when I come across something that I’ve worn out, I spend a LOT of time with that piece breaking down why it worked so well. Like, I always have a couple of pairs of black pants but inevitably reach for one every time. This has led me to realize how much certain details-detail like the type of closure - matter to me. I don’t get rid of everything that goes out of style. Some things I hold back and see if they come back. I’m old enough to have seen wide-legged jeans come back for a third time. I have absolutely no doubt skinny jeans will come back as well. Right now my skinnies that are still in good shape are just stashed.
I also think long and hard about things I purge then replace. I finally got rid of all my khaki/tan/beige last year. And what did I need this year? Khaki pants. They open up a huge space in my wardrobe and I don’t need to get rid of them just because khaki isn’t the best color for my complexion. I tolerate it fine on my bottom half.
I bid fairwell to skinny jeans for good when I purged them from my closet. My straight leg jeans will do. 😊
It's so fortunate that I can sew. It's especially handy when you have clothes that are too long or short. You always have the option to tweak the proportions of the garment and often it's a quick alteration. That way I can often save a garment and I'm not spending any money on anything new.
Jenn, your content is just so good. Easy to understand and implement. I am learning so much from your videos. Thank you ❤
Girl, you are such a Natural! That shirt with the big cut out neckline looked so good on you. Open shoulders or necklines for the win! Have you tried dressing as the different Naturals and see what feels best? Great point about the loungewear- I recently thought this too and now you've given me the push to get rid of the ratty pieces. All I want to wear at home is my PrintFresh PJ's anyways- they're build for an FN.
Yes, this is me too! since I'm 5'3" and appear "petite" I am not petite and I am always having everyone say, "but you are so tiny, you can wear anything!" I'm really not within my own proportions and its so hard to explain to people lol
As always, really interesting inputs. I also have the tendency to over purge then regret, so I relate to that 😅 and yes, you're not alone in being a petite but not feel like one! I'm 5'3'' with a really long line from shoulders to knee but the rest of the limbs are quite shortish, and I have a small face too so I look and feel tall even if I'm not; I also gave up in finding my kibbe id for this reason 😂
I also work from home, and I've started just throwing on the same old clothes every day, without thought. It's actually quite depressing, because I just always look blah. And I remember telling my mum to stop doing that ... and here I am doing the same thing! And then about the Morton's Neuroma, I have them in both feet, one was cut out when I was 25 but came back again. For me the cause was wearing 'winklepickers' - I loved 50s clothes and wore these really pointy-toed high-heeled shoes for years. Love your channel, thank you!
You could try washing that green shirt in some laundry detergent for black clothing - it would make the colour less saturated (mute it) and cool plus darken the colour a bit. I think it would only work with natural fibres though. Might be enough to make it perfect for you if you like the piece other than the colour. I have a linen shirt I plan to do this with! I am hoping it is just enough of a tint to change the colour a bit, sort of like when you accidentally wash something that runs and you end up with blue items that are supposed to be white......
Absolutely love hearing your reasons for removing each item. Thinking about these things increases awareness and efficiency. I occasionally buy items w/ busy details that look good on me, but they never get worn. 😩😂
Good video. I have short shins and only by taking photos have I realized that knee lengths skirts and dresses aren’t the best so I’m declutterring them. I believe I’m a petite soft natural and recently discovered that long bias cut skirts look better. If I were younger, I’d go shorter but that’s a no go at my age😊
I use dye on clothes that are too light or just not right. A lot of gray or charcoal dye on bright white t shirts that I don't really wear but the gray is perfect. 😊
My complexion looks sallow and dirty in most shades of beige, but sometimes I'll hang on to a well-fitting beige tank top or camisole and wear it with a statement necklace in a color that looks great on me, like cotton-candy pink or pistachio green. Somehow, that pop of color just below my neck draws all the attention and it makes the beige seem "less close to my face," if you know what I mean. A bright scarf will do that too.
I live in Victoria. We have the same two seasons as Vancouver: rainy and non-rainy. Love your videos
Did you try an all white base under the green and blue shirts? Asking because i didn't think you looked bad in either color so maybe you needed a different base option.
I have! But the green is just too warm and makes my skin look so yellow which I think is the biggest issue I have with the piece 😭
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Btw according to Kibbe Soft Natural’s body height typically moderate to slightly small, up to 5.7ft. And compared with gamine soft naturals look a little bit broader having the same height. I am soft natural with my 5.3 and I never looked petite in my life, and I never fitted in petite clothes, I just chose cropped length of standard size clothes. Thank you for the channel x Adore you!
Totally relate to all these methods, though I will admit I find it difficult to decide on a deadline when it comes to holding onto maybes. There's always that anxiety over releasing something that might be coming back into style or might fit well once you reach your personal body goals. I've held onto items for years and still regretted giving them away despite not wearing them once, so it's definitely a me being sentimental problem. Any thoughts on how long you should realistically hold onto a piece before finally giving up on it?
For me it's a couple of years tops. I've gotten rid of the anxiety around styles coming back once I realized that yes, they do come back, but they never come back the exact same way so most pieces I'm holding onto for the sake of them making a comeback still end up looking outdated!
I actually do the same, I put so much stuff away and then next season I shop my old stuff and most of the time I circle between the stuff I already own and only get rid of stuff that I never put back into the rotation n. Especially when you are not really one of the seasons it’s so cool to have all these options in the cellar because in summer the colours I can wear are so different from my winter colours. (I have olive skin)
I sometimes also put stuff up for sale on threadup to see if I would be bothered if someone would buy it :D
I declutter a lot of stuff but for some reason, I can’t get rid of jeans. Seems like there’s still so much life left in them. Great video Jenn!
That's so true! I have ripped through some jeans in the inner thigh area due to chafing when I was at a heavier weight, but apart from that I feel like they really do last a long time and it always feels wasteful to declutter them!
Thanks for sharing..very relatable 😊 the most common mistake I continue to make is buying items for my fantasy life...too glamorous items not practical for my lifestyle. I seem to have an obsession with blazers and evening dresses...I think maybe because I'm a dramatic or soft dramatic and these styles suit .e better than relaxed styles. However means i fall into the unfortunate category of wearing 20% of my wardrobe 80% of the time. Thank you for your honesty. helps normalise these mistakes and feel less guilty making the declutter less traumatic 😊
Recently I've actually been feeling the importance of "honoring" my fantasy self. I think I've been leaning heavily into the practical aspect, and while I did achieve the goal of efficiency, after a few years I am feeling somewhat bored with my style (as I've mentioned near the end of the video!). I'm at a stage where I'm figuring out the "right" level of balance between fantasy and practicality that feels authentic to me 😊
Agree, sounds like a perfect balance. We have a trip to Spain and France coming up, so I am deliberately challenging myself to wear my fantasy self wardrobe. Hoping to continue to incorporate more of these clothes by mixing more relaxed styling when I'm.back in Melbourne. Love ypur channel thanks for your insights and inspiration 💕
Great point regarding your/ our height. Context is so important. I’m also 5’3”, but I’m pretty much a straight line,and I look taller - unless I’m with my family, who are mostly tall.
The annoying truth though is that most clothes are too long ☹️
Re the dress which was the wrong length, I have kept some like that and pair them with tights of a similar colour plus layers for Autumn and Spring, but a) they have to be a structure and fabric which allow that; b) my climate (southern England) needs layers a lot of the year, so it’s logical for me.
I’ve done the same with trying to squeeze myself into smaller clothes. I have a short, bulky, muscular body type with broad shoulders like Serena Williams. Even when dieting to the point I had extremely low body fat, I still could never fit into the petite clothes despite being only 5’2”. I finally accepted it and stopped trying to buy clothes not meant for my type.
In this green you looked stunning
Lol being a 5’6 FN I completely relate trying to squeeze bones into clothes 😢
I love your new hair! It’s cute
Please coach yourself when you find you’re comparing yourself to your smaller friends. You are beautiful; intelligent; able to break down broad concepts into manageable pieces and explain to a large, diverse audience; have a soothing voice & phrasal prosody, a sense of humor … and other qualities that make you perfectly and exceptionally you. That is all.
Thank you for this sweet comment ❤
Still loving the hair! 😄
Great video as usual! Loved the transitions!
Learning so much
New subscriber here. I like this kind of video when you talk about more universal things like this. Especially loved the previous video about the rule of thirds. It's why I subscribed. I find talk of kibbe body types too confusing and feel like sometimes more than one fits. Even with you there is disagreement so how to know for sure? Because of this, I like it more when there is less talk of kibbe and more talk of universal things.
I’m decluttering too! I feel like I should learn some basic sewing because some pieces can be saved but the alteration cost is too high😂
So true!
Sometimes I catch myself hanging onto things because I like them, but the item might be just not what I will need. It might be just impractical or not really me. I think it happens because I have a lively imagination and I love clothes.
I realize though I could save all the little expenditures and get s9mething really special instead.
I can relate - although I've gotten better at it, I still hang onto some impractical items just because my love for it! I'm really making it a priority to try to style my most unworn pieces this season 🤘
I never thought I would hear this woman say the word “cooch” lol omg.
I got a giggle out of that too 🤭
Oh, cooch! I thought she said "gooch" 😂 Either way, I'm glad to hear someone call out bodysuits
New sub here! I found this so helpful! A question I am finding helpful is not will I wear this again, but do I want to wear this again? Actually a big difference there!
Welcome to the channel!
Thank you, Jenn!
That was fun.
I am a 6 foot natural. Spring. Not flamboyant.
Was recognizing many similar style/ fit issues.
Also always between size . I think jt is because of the lengths in crutch and bodice etc.
Could you be gamine?
Either way, best of luck in your renewed passions for style.
Other coment said that she is flamboyant gamine, and it explains .
@@YumeraChauque Of course! Thank you.
That was my instinct when I saw her full length figure. BUT i did think Jenn had probably gone through that catagorising process...but maybe not.
I find nothing more charming than 'Gamines' wearing their perfect styles.
Can you please share the brand and type of those boots please? They are beautiful, would like to look for a pair second hand in my size :)
If a dress that hits at the knees makes you look shorter, what length should you go for to look taller?
Loved this and subbed
If the shorts are a good quality and you like them other than the length and can you not get alterations to make them shorter to the length you like
I recently decluttered due to moving soon. I used the method Do i reach for this or when was the last time I did? And Will I reach for this anytime this year? If no, donate! I'll just buy to replace or when My personal style has shifted.
Condolences on the Morton's Neuroma. Been there. Good plan to ditch the high heels. You seem to be on the right path. Those are all great reasons for discarding items.
I so relate to that! I declutter twice year (before warm and cold seasons). And sometimes i ask myself: what was i thinking?! Since i continuously derp dive into color theory and Larson's types, i experiment a lot with styles as well within the frame of deep summer palette and gamine dramatic type.
Btw, Dwyn Larson has length recommendations for various types. But generally it is something that a person should also try and see.
I need to learn about this system more!!
Don't throw away the green shirt!!! Wear it without buttoning the top two buttons with a white tank underneath so you can see the white for contrast, and pair it with a mid wash denim, and brown shoes.
I need info on styles!!!
I’m 5’2 and not petite! It is hard
I do a similar semi-annual declutter and when I come across something that I’ve worn out, I spend a LOT of time with that piece breaking down why it worked so well. Like, I always have a couple of pairs of black pants but inevitably reach for one every time. This has led me to realize how much certain details-detail like the type of closure - matter to me. I don’t get rid of everything that goes out of style. Some things I hold back and see if they come back. I’m old enough to have seen wide-legged jeans come back for a third time. I have absolutely no doubt skinny jeans will come back as well. Right now my skinnies that are still in good shape are just stashed.
I also think long and hard about things I purge then replace. I finally got rid of all my khaki/tan/beige last year. And what did I need this year? Khaki pants. They open up a huge space in my wardrobe and I don’t need to get rid of them just because khaki isn’t the best color for my complexion. I tolerate it fine on my bottom half.