A Peek Inside My Summer Closet - Trying (and Failing) to Clear Out My Summer Wardrobe
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Just a casual video today of me attempting to organize and clear out a few things from my closet while I tell you about some of my spring and summer wardrobe.
This video my be long, but there will an even longer directors cut version coming soon on my side channel for those who sincerely enjoy listening to me ramble on about my clothes. I just need time to finish editing that long cut and it will be up later this week sometime :)
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Thank you for all of the styling ideas everyone! Clearly I need a few more sage/olive/light blue tops in my life really, it is true. Also, I thought I should show you how I have worn the light pink floral chiffon skirt before, which you can see in these outfit posts here theclosethistorian.blogspot.com/2017/04/printemps-pink.html and here theclosethistorian.blogspot.com/2016/06/fleurs-de-printemps.html
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You've been a blessing to my life! I love vintage you've helped me so much
If you haven’t gotten rid of the green dress yet you should try pantyhose a brown belt and flats that match the belt
Do you have a 'making of' video of that blouse in the linked post? it's gorgeous. Also, I thik you could get away with a navy blouse and hat w brown accessories, and that might bring you closer to your jewel and earth-toned comfort zone... just a thought.
I love the idea of seasonal essentials videos. Honestly I just always enjoy any of your videos.
Thank you! I have added it to the schedule!
I'd love if you made capsule wardrobes for different eras!
Hmm I could try, I'm no good at narrowing down usually, I'm a maximalist ha!
Yes I would love to see videos of you altering your own clothes
JLRiason please
The way the economy is anymore, someone living with their parents as an adult isn't an automatic deterrent to dating in my eyes. There's a world of difference between someone who lives with their parents because they've given up, and someone who lives with their parents because it's the financially logical choice, and I would gladly date a gal in the latter situation.
agreed. If your parents bought a multi bedroom house that you grew up in and pay a set amount each month or have it fully paid for. the idea that you would move accross town to struggle to pay the basic bills why multiple rooms sit empty at your parents home is not the sign of date ablity. it would not be conducive of overnight guests but that is very different than a night on the town. living with your parents dosen't make you a free loader being a free loader makes you a free loader and living with your parents feels very vintage so you are staying true to your style ha
Thanks you guys! I try not to get down on myself about living at home but it does get to me sometimes, not only for the social life aspects! I also just want to finally go wild decorating my own space to my midcentury loving desires
Highly agree! My husband didn't move out of his mother's home till we got married, were as I've been out on my own since 16. I'd much rathered to stay at home if I had a good environment
I moved in with my mother about 7 years ago and it was the best decision I ever made....saved me and her money, although she took part of what would have been my inheritance and we added on a large wing for me. But I developed some major health problems after I had surgery for a relatively minor health issue and was finally deemed disabled by the government. But much more important, I was able to chauffeur her to Drs and hospitals and was in the house with her through out her final battle with cancer.....now I live here alone and miss her every day.
@@TheClosetHistorian I'm a year late to this conversation but....I moved back home to help my parents while my mom fought with/passed from cancer. I stayed in the house to take care of my dad who had never been without her, and now is suffering with his own cancer and various aging health related issues. I'm super glad to be here for him as full-time in-home care and company, but it does feel like dating (or even hanging out with friends) isn't even remotely an option and it gets lonely.
And GIRL do I hear you on decorating my own space. I have so much art in the basement that I brought with me after I left my husband/whole life behind!
The answer to every "would you like a video of...?" Is YES.
How about olive green pairing with that soft floral skirt?
My thougths exactly, just because she didn't like pastel close to her face and skirt has a lot of that color, even more than the pink she metioned.
I vote yes for a summer essentials video. I live in Florida so it's basically always summer here.
Coming soon! :)
Yessssss.....South Florida....
I'm Floridian also! I sometimes hate it in the summer, the heat is oppressive, bugs are invasive and don't even get me started on hurricane threats! But winter is lovely.... I think we had 2 nights last year that got into freezing temperatures..... I love that!
Since you're trying to avoid pastels with that floral skirt, maybe you could find a blouse that is the same color of green as the leaves?
My thoughts exactly! It would look lovely!
Add a contrasting navy top or rich emerald green or deep purple. The contrast should help to make the colours pop.
Thanks all of you! I have worn this with dark green in the past, but I'm just not sure the balance of a dark top with such a light colored skirt works for my shape/is very flattering? You can see it paired with dark green a few years ago here theclosethistorian.blogspot.com/2016/06/fleurs-de-printemps.html
@@TheClosetHistorian Turn the lace olive mother-of-the-bride dress into a blouse and pair it with the skirt.
@@carriec3240 While I do totally agree this would work, because that dress is true vintage I would hate to alter it that much when someone else could enjoy it as it is. If it were something I had made I would totally alter it, but as it is vintage I will put it in my Etsy shop eventually instead so someone else can enjoy it in it's original state!
(4:20) Pulling the soft olive green from the leaves into a solid colored top would be really pretty! Or even the sky blue color from the flower! And both of those would look really nice with your skintone as well. 😍
Thank you! I wish the darn olive silk blouse from banana republic I show in this video had sleeves as then I would just wear it with that!
I would love to see sewing and altering videos!!!
I'd love a summer essentials video! But then I'd be happy to listen to you talk about anything, quite frankly!
Thank you Emma! I added it to my schedule so it will be coming soon!
Umm I would love to see you alter/revamp a dress! All those clothes you made look gorgeous! Also, I know you were half kidding but I see getting help or living with parents as a complete positive. I'm in that category and I know other ppl in the same boat who are working on a career and/or navigating medical complications or complexity and/or mental or physical illness or disability/ies. I can tell you're planting seeds with your writing and your logic/artistic skills are a joy to watch. Anywho, I hope this didn't come off preachy or bone-picky! I was trying to be matter-of-fact. But yes, you've got beautiful clothes and you look lovely in them. This was great.
Thank you Melanie! I am indeed half joking, but also just too scared to actually put myself out there in general so...ehhhh Maybe I'll find courage somewhere to get out there and try one day ;)
yes, please - summer essentials vintage list.
Coming soon! ;)
Yes to the seasonal essentials.
agreed!
12:40 I like that moment you look into the camera and said you have to give out to receive, like laws of attraction!
Very higher frequency, good karma of beauty and glamour 🧙🏻♀️🧚🏼♀️
I recently found Bianca's charming channel in 2021. This video made me realise I have 2 gorgeous short sleeve jackets. I am inspired to play around with more of my clothes to create a vintage inspired look.
I also did a closet clear out.
That silhouette of dress is STUNNING on you!
For the flowy, pinkish skirt, a dove gray or even slightly darker gray top would be gorgeous.
Thank you! I'd love a grey blouse in general so I'll have to keep an eye out for one!
Yes to the seasonal essentials video 😊
A summer essentials video would be awesome. Love all of the beautiful fabric in this video.
Thank you Gabbi!
@@TheClosetHistorian you're welcome! Thank you for the inspo!
Yes, would love to see some fix up/modify projects!
I would wear a white blouse with the white floral skirt. Then pair it with your pink accessories
I truly need some white blouses as all of mine are ivory!
Keep. The ivory flower dress green to bring out the leaves. Or coral maybe a shade Brighter than pastel. Then with coral shoes to match the top it will make it brighter and match.
I have the same belief in thrift store karma, you give good stuff you find great stuff.
I too have made the less lining mistake. Depending on your petticoat I will put the petticoat between the two layers so I can still have the fullness and put a wide belt to hide any weird lumps and bumps.
I love the closet “clear out” . Very pretty dresses. I am the same exact way. I say to myself ...yeah let’s Marie Kondo the crap out of this closet. Then I get of rid of a couple things. I think to myself my clothes make me way too happy. 😀
Thank you! Things are sparking too much joy! You can't get rid of joy right? Certainly not ;)
With the pastel floral skirt at 4:37, I think you should wear a pastel blue short sleeved cardigan that buttons up the front with ivory pearl buttons (worn as a top, not a third layer) and then pearl accessories and summery ballerina flat shoes.
I love your dress Bianca!
Thank you Talar!
I'd love to see you updating/fixing up existing dresses - it would be great inspiration for all of us!
Please keep me posted as I have some outfits that I want to learn how to altered them to fit me. I'm always having problems with alterations on items either too big or too tight. Your collection and skills are amazing and I want to learn more. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
Yes to summer essentials video!! And also possibly a colour palette video of the eras. We have similar skin tones and I’m always amazed you can do browns, creams and olives.
Thank you Paz! I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to explain how and why I pair the colors I do together so I can make a color focused video, but the summer essentials video will be coming soon :)
Yes to a summer essentials list video, as well as an alterations video!
oh YES would love to see you do "I am updating this piece to make it fit and suit my style now" videos!
That Mexican skirt is to die for!
That navy blue jacket with the big buttons is just gorgeous on you, love the original 40s photo as well-
Thank you!
I think a black top with the pastel floral skirt. Pick up the pastels in your jewellery - clear aquamarine, peridot, or rose quartz colours - and gloves. A la Grace Kelly in Rear Window. Love your content. You have an appealing way of presenting -- and a funny turn of phrase.
Thank you Debbie! This makes me think it would perhaps work with not just a black top, but possibly with black tights and black heels with a very ballerina spin on it, almost like wearing it over black ballerina practice-wear sort of style...giving me ideas!
The fabrics of your dresses!!! Darling for the season!
Thank you Tamra!
I love fashion and especially vintage. Most of my closet is full of the preppy/boho style I loved to wear in the 1970s. One of the problems I have had with dressing vintage is the super small sizes that the women wore back in the day. It is so cool how that has not stopped you. You sew! You have also shown me some ideas for styling my favorite era. I have a huge walk-in closet full of second hand clothes and my collection of bangles that I wish you could see.
Thank you.
For the dresses with smaller skirt linings, you could attempt to put the petticoat between the layers. Idk how well it would work, but it’s worth trying
I would slit the lining hem the sides wear it open under the skirt then you could fit a petticoat. I love all of your videos and I would have dressed down that lace dress with one of your jackets
Thank you Pamela!
@12:40 "you have to give back to the thrifting ether." LOL because it's so true!
Regarding scarf storage: I have what I believe is called a "shoe tree" which hangs on my closet door. I keep 2 pairs of 1940s shoes from my grandmother (in my size!) in it, then I keep scarves in other compartments. I organize by color. Then I have belts in other compartments.
I have mine all "Marie Kondo" folded in a drawer now and it has been so much nicer than how I did it before, I need to do a new closet tour soon!
Seasonal essentials, yes please. Also since it's just the lining of the dresses that is too small how about adding Gores to the lining. then you don't have to replace them completely and you get to wear the petticoat. Or be a heathen and just ditch the linings all together...
Thank you! If the fabric of the dresses weren't a bit sheer I totally would just cut them out ha!
Gores, that's the word I was looking for. Excellent idea.
I agree. Gores would be the easiest fix to me.
I would LOVE to see more sewing/refashion videos!
To use a decidedly non- vintage adjective, that dress is bomb-ass!
Thank you!
Ａｗｅｓｏｍｅ！ You seem so happy here, I hope that's a sign things have been improving for you :) I'm kinda blown away by the beautiful fashion, I only have about 5 black shirts and 5 grey shirts, and a couple cute sweaters. Would love to have a collection like that one day
Summer essentials, yes please!
Your style reminds me of WWII years. You remind me of one of the girls that sang "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company C". Love the clothing and you wear it all well. Love vintage.
Honestly, I love watching you attempt to clear out your closet, because it shows just how much you love your clothes, and how passionate and excited you are about them, which is how it should be!! Doesn't matter if you have a lot if you really like it imo 🌻
Thank you!
All your video are great fun by the way. I really enjoy your deadpan delivery.
Thank you!
LOL, it's like watching (a beautiful version of) myself! Whenever I try to clear out my closet, I am just reminded of how much I love each item and what fond memories I have of wearing them. So my closet continues to burst at the seams.....
Love your videos!
Thank you!
That white pleated skirt would look amazing with a middy blouse. Perfect for summer and also very comfortable
Silk is a protein fiber and takes acid dye really well! You can buy something like a Jacquard dye if you like, but you can also dye it with food coloring and vinegar, or even kool-aid. Very easy and safe to do in a home kitchen.
Good to know! I have no dying experience really. I look textile lab class in university, so I can identify cotton versus silk under a microscope, but they didn't teach us how to dye fabrics! Not very practice ;)
Just found your videos and am enjoying them soooo much! I laugh at your exasperation with many of the same collecting quirks that I have had. Yes, there are never enough closets!!!
Thank you Morgana!
The beautiful floral skirt- pair it with a summer sweater set or summer blouse.
Love the wrap dress you are wearing
Thank you!
I love the idea of a summer essentials video! also I would definitely take you out on a date!
Thanks Nan! Video coming soon ;)
I love your videos! Also, a reminder that until just after WWII, many homes were multigenerational! It’s more the norm than not. My 24 year old moved back home a year ago, and it’s good for both of us.
Thank you Cynthia!
Yes to both summer essentials AND clothing alterations as potential videos - both are great ideas!
You have inspired me to clean out my closet, wow your stuff is lovely, no wonder you always look so put together. 😍
Thank you Vanessa!
Please do a Vintage Essentials by Season video!!!!!!! Especially Summer!! I love your videos and am getting so inspired :)
Your videos are always so fun to watch! I love your style 😊
Thank you Stacey!
Ha, that's exactly how I feel about Agent Carter. I wanted to get the Besame collection, but only ended up buying one item when it was half off. ... anyway.
I also love the dress you're wearing in the video. Great colors.
Thank you! I didn't see the collection until it was sold out, but I'm so devoted to my Colourpop liquid mattes that sometimes I find creme lipsticks annoying now anyway so maybe it's for the best ;) I love their violet brightening powder and cake mascara though!
Yes to an essential seasonal wardrobe! Also, if you ever decide to head to Phoenix or Flagstaff AZ area for some reason (the grand canyon is a pretty good one), my friends and I would totally take you out for a date night! It would be grand.
Thank you! I REALLY want to go to the Grand Canyon as I have never been and I am so desperate for a road trip right now!
Yes to all the videos!
I think the floral skirt with the first color blocked jacket you showed.
For that pastel floral skirt I would do a juxtaposition and pair is with a black ballet style top. Toughens the look up and you look like a ballerina. Win-win.
I am totally leaning towards the ballerina idea for sure now!
Idk what you're talking about the sleeves not being flattering...it looked great in the picture
I really enjoyed the last closet clean out, and was so excited to see another one. I recently did a closet clean out too, and totally understand the struggle of wanting to keep everything. lol!
Thank you Madison! Yeah I want to keep everything, it's not easy to let stuff go!
I love love the pastel skirt. It's so typically me
Girl I'm 35 and moved back home. Made dumb choices and I'm playing catchup. Enjoy it while you have it!
You can pair that gorgeous skirt with top in color same as on leaves. Something from your Safari collection ☺ It will put together whole outfit 😊 And maybe straw bag with it?
I hadn't thought to pair it with safari stuff, that may just be the ticket! I'll have to try it out, thanks!
Oh, how funny! I had this paused in a tab (waiting to see if the longer version would get posted before I got to it, yes, some of us are nosy and do want to see it ALL ;)), and before you did your dresses, I bought the only thing I've gotten from etsy for the spring/summer: a white eyelet dress! I've been collecting things mostly from thrifting so I don't usually have enough basics but I finally managed to buy something that's not going to lock me into certain colors, aha. Looking forward to see how you style yours! I'm already curious about what you wear underneath it because I'm not sure how my slip showing through is going to look~
I know I still need to edit the long version eek! I have a beauty video I need to edit too, but I have been so busy writing lately! It is coming....eventually ;) I just wear a white slip under my white eyelet dress usually, the bodice of mine is lined in white cotton but the skirt is not lined so my white slip does show through there.
First time I have seen you and subbed. I love pleated skirts and was happy to hear they really are timeless. My style in them is midi or maxi, in thinner fabrics like lame'. I love the movement and wear them w. t-shirts or boy's polos, or in the winter, a turtleneck or chunky wool sweater.
Thank you! I love a pleated skirt, I'd love to have a whole rainbow of them someday :)
love your dress, love your bedroom, love your vibe, love your CHANNEL!
Thank you Betty!
A seasonal essential video would be great. And any videos about modifying an item to fit you (or your aesthetic) better would be beyond awesome. I follow a few other sewing channels, but the creators are super skinny and I keep thinking "you couldn't do that if you had my curves."😅
Thank you! Seasonal video coming soon, and hopefully more sewing too!
Oh &, keep the blouse! It's a gorgeous colour on you doll! Xx
Thank you! I was editing the footage thinking.. "you know, I actually kinda like that..."
You are such a joy to watch! I hope one day, you can show us ladies how you do your hair.
Thank you Lisa! I do have a few hair tutorials here on the channel :)
Thanx! I'll look for them!
Loved your general essentials video: seasonal ones would be very welcome.
Thank you!
yesss seasonal! also you are inspiring me to get more safari themed things ugh
I have a set of adventure/safari style videos planned coming up soon too ;)
Love these peaks into your closet and brain! Plus, the wrap you are wearing is sparking joy too.
Thank you Nicolle!
Your videos are very cool, even though they are not highly produced, don't worry about that... I actually prefer the low profile videos! Greetings from São Paulo, Brazil. :)
Thank you Ana!
This first dress!!! You should do a styling video with it... show it dressed up and down.
The 20's fern one? I did wear it in a recent video if that is of any use, in my evening adventure style video! :) czcams.com/video/dbh2c1k94bk/video.html Unless you mean the one I have on here, which I have never shown styled here on the channel I suppose!
I think the Mexican souvenir skirt was very I Love Lucy, but also those animals are probably mule deer. I would pair the pretty skirt with a sherbet orange rayon, or lightweight cotton blouse. Or a white blouse with bright orange scarf. Yes, I want to see seasonal essentials.
Thank you Carol! The idea of sherbet orange rayon sounds rather divine in general actually!
I do identify with the way you store your silk scarves. Every time I reorganize, I think I'm going to do better, but I never do
Dyeing a fabric that's all natural fibres or all poly is easy, it's blends that are a pita to work with. But, for home dyeing, you will get the best result if you don't have your heart set on an exact shade. Especially if you only have the one thing to dye - very hard to do a test run unless you have swatches of the same base colour and composition. But if you want to dye that blouse "a blue colour", then yeah. Easy to do!
I think a navy shortsleeved jumper(maybe with some lovely openwork detailing) would be very lovely for a more casual summer outfit with that white skirt. Or a fuchsia shortsleeved(kinda with turnups) classic 50s top
Love your personality! Your videos are great fun, indeed!
Thank you Evelina!
Would love to see a seasonal vintage basics video! They've even been helping me remember what I actually need (not just all the pretty floral dresses....) and I've been collecting for 5 years haha
Thank you Madeleine! I have added it to the schedule! And really, one can never have too many pretty floral dresses after all ;)
if the lining isn't attached at the hem, slit the lining at a seam and hem the slit edges of the lining and you can then wear it with or without a petticoat.
Oh no! I love the red one on you.
With the floral skirt, I think that you should find a summer weight, maybe a crochet?sweater in the sage green to match the leaves in the skirt....that would make the leaf print stand out more, toning the pink/florals down a little while putting a little less feminine and darker color closer to your face..... Boy that was a run-on sentence, for sure!
I wish I had better luck finding vintage appropriate knits/sweaters in general!
I love the thrift store recycle. I always buy from charity shops and give to charity shops. A great way to get bargains, try new outfits, avoid expensive mistakes and support great charities. Win, win, win.
I only ever fall deeper in love with thrifting!
@@TheClosetHistorian Me, too! It's a hard core addiction. On Monday I got a pair of vintage Givenchy earrings for £1.75!!!!*** Amazing!!!
A sage green top to wear with the floral skirt. Love looking at your spring closet!🌸
Thank you Raquel!
That wraparound dress you're wearing is bloody lovely, and i loved that stripey one! very enjoyable vid! oh, that lovely skirt you said was pretty, how about just a simple tshirt or cream blouse?
Thank you! Oddly enough I don't own a white t-shirt so I really need to pick one up!
I feel like a light beige top would suit that lovely floral skirt 💕
You look so pretty in that dress. That pattern is gorgeous.
Thank you!
A white blouse would go nice with that white floral skirt.
Yes for sure do a seasonal essentials! (:
Will do! ;)
To pair with the gorgeous feminine skirt: a light greyish-olive weskit.