I like that matilda and emma's outfits are usually more "realistic" than other influencers, but it is true that some people go way overboard thinking they're major fashion icons. except maybe for bestdressed
I love bestdressed. I think she is the one influencer that even if has a different style would get a like from me. Like her 50 outfit ideas video!!? I still go back to it and she just styles one thing in so many ways!!? Plus her dotting big sister energy. God i miss her on youtube
the reason i like Matilda Djerf and Emma's just-shorts-and-tank-top outfits is because it is easy to emulate for someone who lives out in the suburbs where everything is incredibly casual. wearing literally anything but leggings and a hoodie, or something like lulu lemon shorts for summer time, is seen as a bit stylish and "out there." most of these basic influencer outfits would definitely be seen as stylish here, but are tame enough that i would only be a little worried about getting comments from other girls. and, it is helpful to me because copying and taking inspo from these outfits helps me build up basics in my wardrobe as someone who is recently getting into style.
Also because i think a lot of Emma's outfits are easily replicated with clothes at the thrift/your own closet/or cheap stores! Most of Emma's outfits in that video were when she was on vacay too...and I think they were realistic & comfy :)
you shouldnt care about comments. dress for yourself, and if you want to really step it up, go for it. what are these girls gonna do in the worst case scenario? stare?? make more comments? dont let those things pull you back from trying out different styles :)
I know exactly how you feel! Where I live, when a girl wears something other than athletic shorts, pajama bottoms, crocs, or oversized t shirts it’s like “omg what did you dress up for?” I’m super aware of how I do or don’t fit in with a group, and it makes it hard for me to have fun wearing what I want (which is usually a bit more sophisticated) without feeling self conscious
I sometimes feel like a weird outfit is automatically labelled "a fit" when in reality - it's just a weird outfit. Devon's first outfit is literally chaotic: saying that it's a good fit is the exact "influencer effect" you're talking about.
Maybe because i have been a maximalist my entire life i don't understand, but how is devons first outfit "literally chaotic" when all she's wearing is a polka dot maxi dress and pointed to boot? That outfit is so tame.
Lately all chaotic outfits are “the best”, I feel like a couple years ago fashion was better, now if im looking for smth simple in a shop all I find is 2000 clothing looking like a second hand shop, at least in my country
@@hey_boss88 I think the blue bag is off it would look better if the color was either in the dress or black like the shoes, but except for that, its a very simple and cute fit?
I feel like the categories should be “an influencer wore it so it’s cool”, “an outfit that even I, a normie, can wear” and then “it’s cute but chaotic and no normal person could wear this” when it comes to influencer outfits
For me the “influencer” effect isn’t seen so much in an individual photo, but in context of all their content. For me many influencers have a go-to outfit that they repeat over and over again. I was following one influencer who I thought was a minimalist with a capsule wardrobe because of her very neutral looks mostly of neutral pants, blazer and loafers. Turns out she had the same outfit in MULTIPLES. She did a wardrobe clean out on her channel and had rails and rails of similar items. Like 50 beige blazers!!! For me the styling talent lies in multiple very different looks but still tying it all together with your own unique flair. It’s not limited to youth, perfect figures or gender. Channels I recommend: Um, my own🙈
@@Androgynary no it wasn’t. (I used to follow her too😬). I feel a bit silly naming these influencers and calling them repetitive, as clearly a lot of people really like them as they have large followings. But I just like to see more variety so I can feel inspired with my own clothes. I love Karenbritchick and Carla Rockmore. Every time I watch their videos I get new ideas for my own wardrobe.
I think an interesting take on here is that what makes it a 'fit' is often when there's something we've not seen before - whether its a combination like a windbreaker and sequin skirt, a 'length' thats been out of fashion for a while, a whacky item like a cow sock (personally thought that was a fit, maybe I'll stop buying grey ankle socks no one sees). Our eyes get bored easily and are always looking for new things that shock and delight us
this was a fun one! i will say, a lot of these outfits aren’t a fit to meeee but i love the composition of the photos! it’s the pictures as a whole that i enjoy from most of these which is kinda interesting since they’re fashion influencers haha
I think it's weird to say that something isn't a fit because it's neutral or basic or boring. Like yes, a white top - denim shorts - white socks - black shoes - black purse fit, isn't exciting to the eye and I wouldn't walk past someone and think 'omg, an icon'. But that doesn't make it less of a fit. It's still well composed, reuses colors in a way that makes it all look put together and is cute. And I think most girls that wear that, don't wear that to stand out or have people turn their heads on the streets. Is casual wear, it's comfortable and it's still I fit, I'd say
I actually don't like the whole "an outfit being basic used as an insult" attitude, I think some of the most famous fashion icons had very "basic" style like Audrey Heburn and because of this classic look, their outfits are still being emmulated fifty years later. I like styles like Matilda's because I like to dress like that every day and it's more realistic for my closet than buying stuff I would only wear once and never again. Bestdressed's outfits are nice to look at, but I would personally never wear it in real life and that's okay too.
this is so weird bc I had the exact opposite opinion of all the outfits! Most of the outfits you said were "just an influencer" were what I would call a fit since they were simple, elegant fits! Whereas the ones you called fits were what a lot of people would call influencer style, i.e. no one would walk out on the street like that unless it's a special occasion or if these were influencers creating content.
I mean, yeah that's the point... according to you, a white t-shirt- sneakers, and blue jeans would be the height of fashion because they're the most universal. We don't judge art based on how many people could make it, we don't judge movies based on how wide an audience they appeal to, so why should an outfit be judged based on how many people could wear it? Something being creative is what makes it a good outfit.
The Emma Chamberlain one hurt a little 😅 but I actually agree with you. I think there’s a lot of other outfits on her insta that would be fits too. She has a “clean girl aesthetic”
one thing about her that I love is that she knows that some of her outfits are basic but still finds a way to make it really cute and give people information. (not that basic outfits aren’t cute, they are amazing)
I don’t think I have ever been into crazy accessories, multiple layers, super interesting textures, you know anything kinda really crazy. I think it’s fine that some influencers might feel the same way. I love matching sets, simple canvas with a pop of graphics or colours, and I like being more simple and effortless, I feel so uncomfortable and kinda like an imposter when I do too much, I love keeping it more simple and I think being able to pull off a simple style is kinda more impressive because you need to be able to create interest with more limited options
i’d love to see you do this again! i think some good “guidelines” to decide would be are they just pretty? it’s similar to the “are they just skinny” trope… if you cover up their face and just imagine seeing someone wearing that outfit at a park or trader joe’s… would you still like it? another one could be “can i see someone wearing this in florida” lol
I've never heard of most of these people, but I can see why. They wear very normal clothes, which like makes sense because I think influencers want to be relatable. But personally none of these are outfits I would feel the need to post on insta lol. The fashion people I follow on insta are all very creative and put together things I would never think of, which is why I follow them? Like I want inspiration from fashion influencers, I don't want to just see them in stuff I would throw on to run errands, you know?
Before I even clicked on this my first thought was Emma Chamberlain. No hate towards her, as she is very talented in many other ways, but I do believe she’s the definition of skinny conventionally attractive person not doing much in terms of fashion--which is something I believe she’s expressed many times. If I remember correctly she said she just likes to be comfortable and just throw “whatever” on and doesn’t really consider herself to be a fashion girly. What I think we can say is that the clothes seem to fit her well and it doesn’t look like she’s trying super hard to be something she’s not, which is commendable!
I think I comment on almost every video so I hate to sound like a broken record but you’re truly the saving grace in the fashion community. Your outlooks are always so fresh and honest and you don’t just preach sustainability, you actually practice it yourself which I love. It’s very hard for me not to get easily influenced on tiktok when it comes to buying excessive amounts of new clothes.
Hey girl I'd love so much if you did a video delving into poc and asian fashion and comparing the differences with eurocentric fashion :) i noticed a lot of your content focuses only on euro centric fashion trends and white influencers, but there's so many other trends that I'm able to see just based on my own algorithm (as a latina). A lot of what you call 'trends' I barely ever see, because I'm from a different subculture.
That’s such a good idea. It irritates me that the TH-cam algorithm keeps recommending the same Eurocentric channels to me. I love this comment section because I’m being recommended all these creators I would otherwise never have heard of!
but I think wearing something very simple and making it work and making people appreaciate it (which Emma and Matilda are experts for) is actually what having style is. you can wear the most extravagant thing very badly. it’s about their essence and who they are too and I think its absolutely a part of style
I mean, I also love bestdressed Ashley's fashion but it's way too unrealistic for someone who's not living in Manhattan and is a regular everyday person if you go back to her videos, when she used to go to college her outfits weren't that extra, and even in NY when she said she was running errands, she'd basically wear a cute blouse with jeans and converses, which is far more relatable but doesn't appeal as much on the feed, so her posts are way more fancy now (I mean, maybe this is her day to day style nowadays, who knows) I just don't think I could ever go out to get the bus to university in my city wearing a puffy sleeved dress that basically shows the bottom of my ass, and that's why I prefer Emma's style, cuz it's way more chill, confortable and achievable
It's interesting what your perspective on 'is it an outfit or is it an influencer' is, cause within India, it's quite a reverse phenomenon. Influencers here can get away with wearing outrageous clothes that people would not wear on the street cause it would not be socially acceptable, just cause they are influencers and the privilege allows them to get inside a car and go from point A to point B without having to step out on the streets. Regardless, great video, love your content and actually mostly agree with your take. Ashley always aces everything.
I'm from Canada and personally I have the same outlook. influencers get away with more crazy outfits because they're influencers. I like more casual, wearable outfits
two of my favorite fashion influencers are lara adkins and rui gao. they’re both super bold with their outfits and they’re definitely good to look at for inspo on layering and wearing statement pieces :)
i loove Steal The Spotlight's outfits, even though they're a bit out there for my taste. but i can always find inspo from her that spice up my outfits a little bit
Ik a lot of Emma's outfits are so basic but I love her style because of its everyday wear-ability. I'd feel so embarrassed wearing some more out there influencer fits on a daily basis in my city because it's not very fashion forward. If I had an event to go to I'd definitely branch out with my style!
personally, a lot of the outfits that you said were "just an influencer" were great outfits to me. i think i'm a lot more about the details and matching colors and minimalism. i don't follow any of these people so i don't think i'm being "influenced", it's just my style. but i do think photos do a lot. if i saw these outfits on someone outside, i probably wouldn't notice them as well as on these photos that were taken to showcase the outfits. and also a big part of these outfits is the hair. if emma chamberlain didn't have my favorite hairstyle, that sharp wavy bob, the outfits wouldn't look the same. i feel like you were a little bit too harsh about the paris outfit :') i also agree with one comment i saw over here - that influencers can get away with more "out there" stuff than regular people and i'd rate the outfits the opposite. a lot of outfits influencers wear just aren't realistic.
agreed! absolutely loved emma's white collared crop/blue shorts outfit, for example. very preppy but with a tiny bit of edge because of the shirt cut and, as you said, her haircut. it all works together. it isn't an incredibly exciting outfit but it all looks good together.
Linmick has been my style icon for a year and I’m so happy with my style now. She inspired me to try crazy things and mix colors. Also….The Guizio skirt 😍😍
i actually love this video & would love to see it in a series!!!!!! i've always been into fashion and i constantly find myself getting stuck in the "is this actually an outfit or am i just being influenced by a beautiful skinny person"; its so fresh to see someone else's perspective on these same thoughts, especially since we have different taste!
laini! the braids and bangs are so cute. i think you're right that matilda's hair makes her outfits way more cute, it would be a cool video to analyze different hairstyles or how to style your hair when you're bored with it?
That look with the cowboy boots is funny. I saw those exact same boots on Poshmark while I was looking for cowboy boots and kinda liked them. When I asked for second opinions from my siblings they said "no". I don't regret not getting them because I've found other cowboy boots that I love and want to wait for the perfect pair. But it does teach a good lesson to always be true to your style and not be afraid regardless of what others think or say.
I think with clothes , if they wear you .... it’ll look boring With Matilda she picks clothes that suit her , her body , her atmosphere, her character, her energy , and so when she walks down the street she’s not wearing a black dress she wears who she is , and that’s what makes heads turn , authenticity, you can tell a person is comfortable, if what he wears is representing all that there is about him
What does that actually mean, to wear what's "you"? Colorful clothes for artists? Athletic clothes for sporty people? Do I have to wear a hoodie and sweatpants because I'm an introverted programmer? How do I express other parts of my personality? I'm fairly hot-headed and assertive, do I open carry my gun everywhere to show that? What a weird take lmao
very interesting. my style leans heavily into alternative subcultures. i take inspo from mall goth, punk, harajuku goth, grunge, and edgier streetwear occasionally too. only 2 of bestdressed's outfits seemed like outfits to me (i love her too and have done a very similiar outfit to her white dress black boots one except i added a black harness and a black collar to mine), and everybody else felt very basic. linmick scratched my brain but not in a good way
tbh you have become my go to fashion influencer these days i usually eat my lunch while watching your videos. Im at the start of my 'fashion awakening' and i get the big sister vibes from ur content i love it
I honestly think Matilda Djerf’s outfits are totally basic. But i think its because i love to take risk and experiment more with my outfits and thats why i’m not really impressed with her
Totally understand why you’d avoid looking at smaller influencers for this, it feels like punching down if you gave criticism. You’d rather lift them up, and these bigger influencers don’t need it so it’s not such a big deal to have an opinion!
love the video idea!! really puts things into perspective. i really like the way you give your personal opinions so i hope that in a future time you can make a sequel to this :)
The problem for me is that all this girls are so so pretty that it doesn't matter what are they wearing, if i see them on the street i would think they are the most fashionable person in the world. But being honest, yeah some of them oufits are kind of basic.
i totally agree!!! i think that's why i was having so much trouble deciding whether they just look good or if theyre really out here doing something worth repeating lolol
I actually agreed with all your choices! There are definitely toooo many people who hype up influencers outfits. Some other influencers: Kaiti Yoo, Lauren Giraldo, and Ashley Alexander (to be honest most of the time for the last two I definitely think people like their outfits bc they’re an influencer, not bc they’re super stylish) hehe you made me bold enough to also be controversial 🤪
I find Emma Chamberlians style mostly basic. It looks good on her but mostly it's not something special. She has a style but often it's not very innovative
This video was really enjoyable! I would love if you considered continuing this series in the future. Perhaps you could do a version with models or mainstream celebrities? P.S. Your hair is sooo cute 🫶
It helps me to ask "would this look good on a different body type or in a different social setting." this can be faulty, of course, because some pieces of clothing are more harmonious on people with specific proportions. For example, I will forever be jealous of the way that fishnets look on girls with thicker thighs than me. Same with tank tops and bigger biceps. And also excluding formal wear and seasonal. But it helps when I look at some of the trends coming out of tiktok and fashion runway, that are kind of bizarre outfits but are chic on thin white bodies
I've been loving your styling and videos Laini, thank you so much for making them!!! For more influencers, I do sporadically follow Hollie Mercedes (not exactly my style but I like that she lives in Amsterdam, I'm dutch myself hehe), Elliqa (also dutch, I used to love her style a lot but I'm not that into minimalist street/sportswear anymore) Fanny Ekstrand (but her style is veering more into "I can afford expensive stuff" territory for me lately which is sad because she was one of the first people I followed on ancient fashion blogs. she influenced me to get samba's years ago, she wore them with oversized suits, so gooood. happy they're back or still on trend haha but they will forever be a classic), ah and sisters Accidentalinfluencer and (especially) Double3xposure (Reese and Molly Blutstein) have really good style. My top style fav has been Jenny from Wearilive for years though, I'm full on track shorts and cute button ups and vintage knits, I've noticed I really really like mixing weird "genre's" of clothing together. For "celebrity style" I'm all in love with Zoe Kravitz, although I really am not impressed by stuff like "basic 500 dollar cap from the row"... but her styling in high fidelity is top tier and I love it so much
I think ppl tend to forget that real life is very different from the online world were everything seems overly popular or basic. Especially here in normal cities in the USA if someone where to dress like Maltida in that very all black or all neutral Scandinavian style they would definitely be seem as stylish or even over dressed. Most ppl in USA don’t wear lots of black or Scandinavian style outfits-it’s like this overly casual athletic style that’s everyday in most USA cities. So ppl like Matilda ‘s style are extremely wearable but super stylish depending on where you are from. In Scandinavia ( where she’s from ) that style is considered normal/basic.
If you do a part two you should consider including ruby lyn, lily chee, Olivia neill and mimi moocher. All fashion based influencers who a lot aspire to look like. Would be interested in you commentary!
I really like this video! I’m old so I don’t know who any of these people are so I feel like I had no attachment or bias… it was entertaining, you should do this again!
My favorite fashion influencer is Danielle Bernstein , very New York chic with a touch of western meets Bridgeton milkmaid style. Amanda Steele is another one that I really like. She has the cool girl fits... she does a lot of black very goth chic and also the classic party girl scene looks. Lastly Aimee Song , she has the classic L.A girl chic with a lot of neutrals but she also like to add shoes and bag that add a pop of color to the fit.
I didn’t know any of them but the best dressed one was the only one that surprised me and who I loved every fit. The cowboy boots for me ruin everything. I think a lot of them looked good because they are skinny. Not even an influencer but just tall, white and skinny. You should consider doing a similar style but with different body type influencers. Bigger bodies, black bodies, Latin bodies, etc. it would be so much more interesting.
We agreed on bestdressed, like every time i see her its like "thats a fit", but i think its because she wears more like what i would call "fashion" over what i would call "trendy". In my opinion a fit is when its fashionable rather than an influencer just wearing trends, which is what the others were doing imo. Like they still looked cute, but they were just trendy rather than putting together like a good outfit ahah
I agree on your opinion about matilda & emma but my style is also more out there and rather not basic. Got heavily inspired by you with low waist pants, longer tops and cowboy boots!!! Love your style sm💘
I started paying attention to fashion in my late teens. Before that I used to wear the most basic of outfits like a t-shirt and jean shorts or a plain uninteresting dress. So whenever I see someone wearing those kinds of simple pieces without doing anything interesting with them, I assume they're just not into clothes.
I like that matilda and emma's outfits are usually more "realistic" than other influencers, but it is true that some people go way overboard thinking they're major fashion icons. except maybe for bestdressed
I love bestdressed. I think she is the one influencer that even if has a different style would get a like from me. Like her 50 outfit ideas video!!? I still go back to it and she just styles one thing in so many ways!!? Plus her dotting big sister energy. God i miss her on youtube
She’s my favourite fashion influencer. I miss her videos
the reason i like Matilda Djerf and Emma's just-shorts-and-tank-top outfits is because it is easy to emulate for someone who lives out in the suburbs where everything is incredibly casual. wearing literally anything but leggings and a hoodie, or something like lulu lemon shorts for summer time, is seen as a bit stylish and "out there." most of these basic influencer outfits would definitely be seen as stylish here, but are tame enough that i would only be a little worried about getting comments from other girls. and, it is helpful to me because copying and taking inspo from these outfits helps me build up basics in my wardrobe as someone who is recently getting into style.
Also because i think a lot of Emma's outfits are easily replicated with clothes at the thrift/your own closet/or cheap stores! Most of Emma's outfits in that video were when she was on vacay too...and I think they were realistic & comfy :)
Exactly! Especially with Emma
you shouldnt care about comments. dress for yourself, and if you want to really step it up, go for it. what are these girls gonna do in the worst case scenario? stare?? make more comments? dont let those things pull you back from trying out different styles :)
Honestly yeah. Looking at how most influencers dress I'm like... no thank you lol I just don't like it. Maybe I'm just a really simple person but yeah
I know exactly how you feel! Where I live, when a girl wears something other than athletic shorts, pajama bottoms, crocs, or oversized t shirts it’s like “omg what did you dress up for?” I’m super aware of how I do or don’t fit in with a group, and it makes it hard for me to have fun wearing what I want (which is usually a bit more sophisticated) without feeling self conscious
Just because someone wears unrealistic extravagant clothes and shoes doesn't simply make them a fashion genius with a 'fit'
true but i don't think you understood what she meant by this video
I sometimes feel like a weird outfit is automatically labelled "a fit" when in reality - it's just a weird outfit. Devon's first outfit is literally chaotic: saying that it's a good fit is the exact "influencer effect" you're talking about.
Maybe because i have been a maximalist my entire life i don't understand, but how is devons first outfit "literally chaotic" when all she's wearing is a polka dot maxi dress and pointed to boot? That outfit is so tame.
I agree so muuuch
Lately all chaotic outfits are “the best”, I feel like a couple years ago fashion was better, now if im looking for smth simple in a shop all I find is 2000 clothing looking like a second hand shop, at least in my country
@@hey_boss88 I think the blue bag is off it would look better if the color was either in the dress or black like the shoes, but except for that, its a very simple and cute fit?
YES
I feel like the categories should be “an influencer wore it so it’s cool”, “an outfit that even I, a normie, can wear” and then “it’s cute but chaotic and no normal person could wear this” when it comes to influencer outfits
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Any thing Best Dressed puts together is an outfit and that's why she's an influencer.
She’s one of my favourite and sons of her looks have literally gotten me to like some clothing pieces that I would otherwise hate
For me the “influencer” effect isn’t seen so much in an individual photo, but in context of all their content. For me many influencers have a go-to outfit that they repeat over and over again. I was following one influencer who I thought was a minimalist with a capsule wardrobe because of her very neutral looks mostly of neutral pants, blazer and loafers. Turns out she had the same outfit in MULTIPLES. She did a wardrobe clean out on her channel and had rails and rails of similar items. Like 50 beige blazers!!! For me the styling talent lies in multiple very different looks but still tying it all together with your own unique flair. It’s not limited to youth, perfect figures or gender.
Channels I recommend: Um, my own🙈
Is this Emma Hill? 😶
@@Androgynary no it wasn’t. (I used to follow her too😬). I feel a bit silly naming these influencers and calling them repetitive, as clearly a lot of people really like them as they have large followings. But I just like to see more variety so I can feel inspired with my own clothes. I love Karenbritchick and Carla Rockmore. Every time I watch their videos I get new ideas for my own wardrobe.
Girl, I literally typed in 'Um, my own' on TH-cam 😂😂 love the channel tho, new subbie :)
@@EbzJay1 thank you! Just visited your channel and subbed too. ❤️
@@LucyStokesOceansofNotions aww thank you ☺️
I think an interesting take on here is that what makes it a 'fit' is often when there's something we've not seen before - whether its a combination like a windbreaker and sequin skirt, a 'length' thats been out of fashion for a while, a whacky item like a cow sock (personally thought that was a fit, maybe I'll stop buying grey ankle socks no one sees). Our eyes get bored easily and are always looking for new things that shock and delight us
this was a fun one! i will say, a lot of these outfits aren’t a fit to meeee but i love the composition of the photos! it’s the pictures as a whole that i enjoy from most of these which is kinda interesting since they’re fashion influencers haha
I think it's weird to say that something isn't a fit because it's neutral or basic or boring. Like yes, a white top - denim shorts - white socks - black shoes - black purse fit, isn't exciting to the eye and I wouldn't walk past someone and think 'omg, an icon'. But that doesn't make it less of a fit. It's still well composed, reuses colors in a way that makes it all look put together and is cute.
And I think most girls that wear that, don't wear that to stand out or have people turn their heads on the streets. Is casual wear, it's comfortable and it's still I fit, I'd say
I actually don't like the whole "an outfit being basic used as an insult" attitude, I think some of the most famous fashion icons had very "basic" style like Audrey Heburn and because of this classic look, their outfits are still being emmulated fifty years later. I like styles like Matilda's because I like to dress like that every day and it's more realistic for my closet than buying stuff I would only wear once and never again. Bestdressed's outfits are nice to look at, but I would personally never wear it in real life and that's okay too.
this is so weird bc I had the exact opposite opinion of all the outfits! Most of the outfits you said were "just an influencer" were what I would call a fit since they were simple, elegant fits! Whereas the ones you called fits were what a lot of people would call influencer style, i.e. no one would walk out on the street like that unless it's a special occasion or if these were influencers creating content.
I mean, yeah that's the point... according to you, a white t-shirt- sneakers, and blue jeans would be the height of fashion because they're the most universal. We don't judge art based on how many people could make it, we don't judge movies based on how wide an audience they appeal to, so why should an outfit be judged based on how many people could wear it? Something being creative is what makes it a good outfit.
The Emma Chamberlain one hurt a little 😅 but I actually agree with you. I think there’s a lot of other outfits on her insta that would be fits too. She has a “clean girl aesthetic”
one thing about her that I love is that she knows that some of her outfits are basic but still finds a way to make it really cute and give people information. (not that basic outfits aren’t cute, they are amazing)
I don’t think I have ever been into crazy accessories, multiple layers, super interesting textures, you know anything kinda really crazy. I think it’s fine that some influencers might feel the same way. I love matching sets, simple canvas with a pop of graphics or colours, and I like being more simple and effortless, I feel so uncomfortable and kinda like an imposter when I do too much, I love keeping it more simple and I think being able to pull off a simple style is kinda more impressive because you need to be able to create interest with more limited options
i’d love to see you do this again! i think some good “guidelines” to decide would be are they just pretty? it’s similar to the “are they just skinny” trope… if you cover up their face and just imagine seeing someone wearing that outfit at a park or trader joe’s… would you still like it?
another one could be “can i see someone wearing this in florida” lol
I've never heard of most of these people, but I can see why. They wear very normal clothes, which like makes sense because I think influencers want to be relatable. But personally none of these are outfits I would feel the need to post on insta lol. The fashion people I follow on insta are all very creative and put together things I would never think of, which is why I follow them? Like I want inspiration from fashion influencers, I don't want to just see them in stuff I would throw on to run errands, you know?
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loving your sit down content lately Laini :) the vibe, the tips, your style love love
Before I even clicked on this my first thought was Emma Chamberlain. No hate towards her, as she is very talented in many other ways, but I do believe she’s the definition of skinny conventionally attractive person not doing much in terms of fashion--which is something I believe she’s expressed many times. If I remember correctly she said she just likes to be comfortable and just throw “whatever” on and doesn’t really consider herself to be a fashion girly. What I think we can say is that the clothes seem to fit her well and it doesn’t look like she’s trying super hard to be something she’s not, which is commendable!
I think I comment on almost every video so I hate to sound like a broken record but you’re truly the saving grace in the fashion community. Your outlooks are always so fresh and honest and you don’t just preach sustainability, you actually practice it yourself which I love. It’s very hard for me not to get easily influenced on tiktok when it comes to buying excessive amounts of new clothes.
Hey girl I'd love so much if you did a video delving into poc and asian fashion and comparing the differences with eurocentric fashion :) i noticed a lot of your content focuses only on euro centric fashion trends and white influencers, but there's so many other trends that I'm able to see just based on my own algorithm (as a latina). A lot of what you call 'trends' I barely ever see, because I'm from a different subculture.
That’s such a good idea. It irritates me that the TH-cam algorithm keeps recommending the same Eurocentric channels to me. I love this comment section because I’m being recommended all these creators I would otherwise never have heard of!
Do you have any recs? I can’t seem to find some that are exactly for me
@@jessicanosike.6532 I have my own little channel if you want to have a look. I’d love to hear some Asian recs if anyone has any.
sammee and yeah, for me, being a poc does influence my style because of the different media we consume
right it bothered me that the people she chose for the video were overwhelmingly white
but I think wearing something very simple and making it work and making people appreaciate it (which Emma and Matilda are experts for) is actually what having style is. you can wear the most extravagant thing very badly. it’s about their essence and who they are too and I think its absolutely a part of style
I mean, I also love bestdressed Ashley's fashion but it's way too unrealistic for someone who's not living in Manhattan and is a regular everyday person
if you go back to her videos, when she used to go to college her outfits weren't that extra, and even in NY when she said she was running errands, she'd basically wear a cute blouse with jeans and converses, which is far more relatable but doesn't appeal as much on the feed, so her posts are way more fancy now (I mean, maybe this is her day to day style nowadays, who knows)
I just don't think I could ever go out to get the bus to university in my city wearing a puffy sleeved dress that basically shows the bottom of my ass, and that's why I prefer Emma's style, cuz it's way more chill, confortable and achievable
It's interesting what your perspective on 'is it an outfit or is it an influencer' is, cause within India, it's quite a reverse phenomenon. Influencers here can get away with wearing outrageous clothes that people would not wear on the street cause it would not be socially acceptable, just cause they are influencers and the privilege allows them to get inside a car and go from point A to point B without having to step out on the streets.
Regardless, great video, love your content and actually mostly agree with your take. Ashley always aces everything.
I'm from Canada and personally I have the same outlook. influencers get away with more crazy outfits because they're influencers. I like more casual, wearable outfits
@@user-wc6bl4zs4i Yeah, samesies
two of my favorite fashion influencers are lara adkins and rui gao. they’re both super bold with their outfits and they’re definitely good to look at for inspo on layering and wearing statement pieces :)
i loove Steal The Spotlight's outfits, even though they're a bit out there for my taste. but i can always find inspo from her that spice up my outfits a little bit
Ik a lot of Emma's outfits are so basic but I love her style because of its everyday wear-ability. I'd feel so embarrassed wearing some more out there influencer fits on a daily basis in my city because it's not very fashion forward. If I had an event to go to I'd definitely branch out with my style!
personally, a lot of the outfits that you said were "just an influencer" were great outfits to me. i think i'm a lot more about the details and matching colors and minimalism. i don't follow any of these people so i don't think i'm being "influenced", it's just my style. but i do think photos do a lot. if i saw these outfits on someone outside, i probably wouldn't notice them as well as on these photos that were taken to showcase the outfits. and also a big part of these outfits is the hair. if emma chamberlain didn't have my favorite hairstyle, that sharp wavy bob, the outfits wouldn't look the same.
i feel like you were a little bit too harsh about the paris outfit :')
i also agree with one comment i saw over here - that influencers can get away with more "out there" stuff than regular people and i'd rate the outfits the opposite. a lot of outfits influencers wear just aren't realistic.
Yes!
Same
agreed! absolutely loved emma's white collared crop/blue shorts outfit, for example. very preppy but with a tiny bit of edge because of the shirt cut and, as you said, her haircut. it all works together. it isn't an incredibly exciting outfit but it all looks good together.
Linmick has been my style icon for a year and I’m so happy with my style now. She inspired me to try crazy things and mix colors. Also….The Guizio skirt 😍😍
i actually love this video & would love to see it in a series!!!!!! i've always been into fashion and i constantly find myself getting stuck in the "is this actually an outfit or am i just being influenced by a beautiful skinny person"; its so fresh to see someone else's perspective on these same thoughts, especially since we have different taste!
devon in that dress was iconic, one of my favs from her 🥹💋 i love that she’s always trying new things, that makes her a fit queen always imo
laini! the braids and bangs are so cute. i think you're right that matilda's hair makes her outfits way more cute, it would be a cool video to analyze different hairstyles or how to style your hair when you're bored with it?
laini ur channel literally elevated my styles!! tysm queen
That look with the cowboy boots is funny. I saw those exact same boots on Poshmark while I was looking for cowboy boots and kinda liked them. When I asked for second opinions from my siblings they said "no". I don't regret not getting them because I've found other cowboy boots that I love and want to wait for the perfect pair. But it does teach a good lesson to always be true to your style and not be afraid regardless of what others think or say.
I think with clothes , if they wear you .... it’ll look boring
With Matilda she picks clothes that suit her , her body , her atmosphere, her character, her energy , and so when she walks down the street she’s not wearing a black dress she wears who she is , and that’s what makes heads turn , authenticity, you can tell a person is comfortable, if what he wears is representing all that there is about him
Yes!
What does that actually mean, to wear what's "you"? Colorful clothes for artists? Athletic clothes for sporty people? Do I have to wear a hoodie and sweatpants because I'm an introverted programmer? How do I express other parts of my personality? I'm fairly hot-headed and assertive, do I open carry my gun everywhere to show that? What a weird take lmao
very interesting. my style leans heavily into alternative subcultures. i take inspo from mall goth, punk, harajuku goth, grunge, and edgier streetwear occasionally too. only 2 of bestdressed's outfits seemed like outfits to me (i love her too and have done a very similiar outfit to her white dress black boots one except i added a black harness and a black collar to mine), and everybody else felt very basic. linmick scratched my brain but not in a good way
Your outfits are so unique and always go outside the " guidelines" of fashion my mom taught me growing up so often times I'm shookth
Ashley bestdressed is just incredible. I feel like she can do no wrong lol
Loved this video Laini! 💕
tbh you have become my go to fashion influencer these days i usually eat my lunch while watching your videos. Im at the start of my 'fashion awakening' and i get the big sister vibes from ur content i love it
I honestly think Matilda Djerf’s outfits are totally basic. But i think its because i love to take risk and experiment more with my outfits and thats why i’m not really impressed with her
15:10 one look at those shoes and immediately no
Totally understand why you’d avoid looking at smaller influencers for this, it feels like punching down if you gave criticism. You’d rather lift them up, and these bigger influencers don’t need it so it’s not such a big deal to have an opinion!
love the video idea!! really puts things into perspective. i really like the way you give your personal opinions so i hope that in a future time you can make a sequel to this :)
The problem for me is that all this girls are so so pretty that it doesn't matter what are they wearing, if i see them on the street i would think they are the most fashionable person in the world. But being honest, yeah some of them oufits are kind of basic.
i totally agree!!! i think that's why i was having so much trouble deciding whether they just look good or if theyre really out here doing something worth repeating lolol
Love the vid!! I love how personal and kind you are!! I really feel like I am just talking to you about fashion!! Keep it up 🖤🖤
Obsessed with your content! It’s helped me find my style and confidence - a million thank yous!!
Loving your sit down videos!! and my favorite influencers are kindacool and gemjem
literally love this concept so far im your biggest fan
Laini has helped me find my personal style so much more!!! Thank you so much!!!♥♥
I actually agreed with all your choices! There are definitely toooo many people who hype up influencers outfits.
Some other influencers: Kaiti Yoo, Lauren Giraldo, and Ashley Alexander (to be honest most of the time for the last two I definitely think people like their outfits bc they’re an influencer, not bc they’re super stylish) hehe you made me bold enough to also be controversial 🤪
I find Emma Chamberlians style mostly basic. It looks good on her but mostly it's not something special. She has a style but often it's not very innovative
for me "is it an outfit or are they just an influencer" would be more of "is it wearable in everyday?"
A stunning job, Laini!❤️❤️
The thumbnail!!!!! Wow 💯 also I love these kind of videos you’ve been doing lately, and I love your style!
This video was really enjoyable! I would love if you considered continuing this series in the future. Perhaps you could do a version with models or mainstream celebrities?
P.S. Your hair is sooo cute 🫶
such a smart video idea laini!!! love the new content
the bangs look freaking amazing btw
i loved the concept of this vid! definitely hoping for a part two :)
It helps me to ask "would this look good on a different body type or in a different social setting." this can be faulty, of course, because some pieces of clothing are more harmonious on people with specific proportions. For example, I will forever be jealous of the way that fishnets look on girls with thicker thighs than me. Same with tank tops and bigger biceps. And also excluding formal wear and seasonal. But it helps when I look at some of the trends coming out of tiktok and fashion runway, that are kind of bizarre outfits but are chic on thin white bodies
I love Margot lees style, I look to her and of course you, for outfit inspo these days 💗💗 loved this vid laini!!
Love this video idea, you should definitely do a part 2 ❤️
i just got gingham ribbon like that form the dollar tree. Thanks for inspiring me Laini! Such a great look!
Girl make this a series!
I love your videos so much!! Always making cool innovative fashion content. I appreciate u laini!!
Your bangs look so cute
I didn’t want this video to end ☺️💛✨
laini, id love to see what you’d pack on a carry on!!!! or a travel capsule (??)
I've been loving your styling and videos Laini, thank you so much for making them!!!
For more influencers, I do sporadically follow Hollie Mercedes (not exactly my style but I like that she lives in Amsterdam, I'm dutch myself hehe), Elliqa (also dutch, I used to love her style a lot but I'm not that into minimalist street/sportswear anymore) Fanny Ekstrand (but her style is veering more into "I can afford expensive stuff" territory for me lately which is sad because she was one of the first people I followed on ancient fashion blogs. she influenced me to get samba's years ago, she wore them with oversized suits, so gooood. happy they're back or still on trend haha but they will forever be a classic), ah and sisters Accidentalinfluencer and (especially) Double3xposure (Reese and Molly Blutstein) have really good style.
My top style fav has been Jenny from Wearilive for years though, I'm full on track shorts and cute button ups and vintage knits, I've noticed I really really like mixing weird "genre's" of clothing together. For "celebrity style" I'm all in love with Zoe Kravitz, although I really am not impressed by stuff like "basic 500 dollar cap from the row"... but her styling in high fidelity is top tier and I love it so much
I think ppl tend to forget that real life is very different from the online world were everything seems overly popular or basic. Especially here in normal cities in the USA if someone where to dress like Maltida in that very all black or all neutral Scandinavian style they would definitely be seem as stylish or even over dressed. Most ppl in USA don’t wear lots of black or Scandinavian style outfits-it’s like this overly casual athletic style that’s everyday in most USA cities. So ppl like Matilda ‘s style are extremely wearable but super stylish depending on where you are from. In Scandinavia ( where she’s from ) that style is considered normal/basic.
very excited to see the verdict on some of thesee!
Your bangs are making me want to get bangs and I already have bangs ☺️
If you do a part two you should consider including ruby lyn, lily chee, Olivia neill and mimi moocher. All fashion based influencers who a lot aspire to look like. Would be interested in you commentary!
Controversial opinion I think most of these influencers are overrated and completely boring whoops
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I really like this video! I’m old so I don’t know who any of these people are so I feel like I had no attachment or bias… it was entertaining, you should do this again!
My favorite fashion influencer is Danielle Bernstein , very New York chic with a touch of western meets Bridgeton milkmaid style. Amanda Steele is another one that I really like. She has the cool girl fits... she does a lot of black very goth chic and also the classic party girl scene looks. Lastly Aimee Song , she has the classic L.A girl chic with a lot of neutrals but she also like to add shoes and bag that add a pop of color to the fit.
I didn’t know any of them but the best dressed one was the only one that surprised me and who I loved every fit. The cowboy boots for me ruin everything. I think a lot of them looked good because they are skinny. Not even an influencer but just tall, white and skinny.
You should consider doing a similar style but with different body type influencers. Bigger bodies, black bodies, Latin bodies, etc. it would be so much more interesting.
We agreed on bestdressed, like every time i see her its like "thats a fit", but i think its because she wears more like what i would call "fashion" over what i would call "trendy". In my opinion a fit is when its fashionable rather than an influencer just wearing trends, which is what the others were doing imo. Like they still looked cute, but they were just trendy rather than putting together like a good outfit ahah
i absolutely loved this video idea!!! this was so fun
So cool! please more videos like this
I agree on your opinion about matilda & emma but my style is also more out there and rather not basic. Got heavily inspired by you with low waist pants, longer tops and cowboy boots!!! Love your style sm💘
Sometimes i get so bored of you tube but when i see a new video from you pop up i am the first one to watch
None of these hurt me. Draaagggggh them Laini 😆 lol
ily laini!! will always be loving your content
LOVE this type of content!! You’re way too sweet to get hate 🥺🥺🥺
I really liked this video, great concept!
Love the thumbnail, so creative 💕
Super enjoyed this & would love more videos like this
i believe in bestdressed supremacy
Your hair looks so cute 🥰
omg you look adorable with your new hair (bangs)😍
Is it a fit or are they just skinny/blonde/conventionally attractive
I discovered you yesterday and I’m obsessed with u
I love/prefer long tops and always have. It’s time for crop tops to CALM down. I’m so glad you agree.
Devon’s outfits were giving ‘I’ve been bendering all weekend and I threw this on because I’m skinny’
i love this video idea! rn i’m being a little too influenced by Justine Legold and Wear I Live/Jenny’s styles!
I started paying attention to fashion in my late teens. Before that I used to wear the most basic of outfits like a t-shirt and jean shorts or a plain uninteresting dress. So whenever I see someone wearing those kinds of simple pieces without doing anything interesting with them, I assume they're just not into clothes.
every one was on spot imo. Emma is basic and its fine but people idolize her and for what
Love the new hair color on you !!