@@JLR1957 This! At least women with wide feet are sometimes catered to. I'm a AAA, I'm either buying grandma shoes for proper fit, or sloshing around in something entirely too wide!
High heels and handbags were made for men not women. Most of your celebrities are inverted so men are women and women are men. The men that are women still have straight accross clavicles for the handbag to hang off (they fall off natural womens shoulders). Men have very long arms so to hide men to women celebs they wear high heels so it is not so obvious they are not women. Look up Angel Price on youtube. The man starts to come out in their forties, look at Brooke Shields, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Kate Midleton, etc
I would add: well dressed women don't spend money on her fantasy life. She knows how to dress for the life she has. A lesson that I learned recently, in a very expensive way.
Say it louder❤❤❤. My thoughts exactly. If we all had loads of money we would look the part, but hey we are more focused on paying bills and enjoying life the best way we can. I really don’t care what people think of my dress sense. Trying to live up to other people ideals is what the problems are today.
Several years ago I bought, from a discount website, a Balenciaga coat one size too small for me. Reversible, one side black and white small houndstooth, the other bright orange: fabulous. It stayed in the wardrobe. Then I retired, started a more active lifestyle (bicycle instead of car), a better diet. Lo and behold, the coat is a perfect fit. I even wore it in Paris in 2019!
Ditto head- it’s a campaign. Was a bad one yes. They were trying to call attention to child trafficking. It went the the wrong way and people freaked. Not that big of a deal
One mistake that I occasionally used to commit was to buy something because it was on sale and "a good buy", but in the end it was a false economy because I hardly ever wore it, while a more expensive and better item I wore a lot of times, so in the end based on the number of wearings it was a lot cheaper and better value.
I strongly recommend testing which colors suit you (warm vs. cold, vibrant vs. softer, blended colors). I got the info as a teen and it saved me from buying „fashionable“ colors which don’t match my skin tone.
Years ago I was at a conference and there was a team there from the author of a book called Color me beautiful, this made a huge difference in my life, it taught me how to choose colors that went with my skin tone, and what’s amazing those colors make you f great! Same with your hair color.
My mother - who was always being complimented on her style - was insistent on having good “classics” but it’s easy to become dowdy and dull after a while if you ONLY use them alone. A bit of colour, a few sharp accessories, a change of style sometimes is essential. Real style” takes a bit more flair and the courage to be just a bit “edgy” perhaps (no flairs or ripped jeans though!). When I noticed people following what I was wearing or copying my hairstyle and was told “ You have such brilliant ideas”. I can only thank my mother for making me aware of the importance of appearance.
My mother taught me a lot about clothes particularly colours, fabrics and cuts. From her I resent to ask myself a question in a fitting room “Does this item improve my look/ appearance, and, if so, exactly how and why. It’s definitely saved me from making mistakes.
You have the best classic style channel on CZcams. Since I discovered your channel, I’m more confident dressing my 65-year old self! I continually get comments from friends and strangers such as “you always look put together”, “you always look so stylish”. In the past couple of weeks, the bulk of these compliments have come from my 20-something female coworkers. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and time. A few times a week, I go back and look at older videos you’ve done for my style inspiration for the day.
Gemma, Please say ripped jeans are going out-if-style. We don’t walk about with ripped blouses, coats, shoes, and purses. Let the ripped pants trend go away.
@@juliecarns hi, Julie, where I’m from its not really practical to wear dresses or skirts etc, its shorts and or jeans , just thinner material, i had a pair of jeans thats actually ripped not like the ones with the knee out of, just small tears across knee, so i used a contrasting fabric to do fancy title patches on inside leaving a pretty contrast on outside the jeans in question have a distresses Louis Vuitton pattern on them too, I’m guessing they are my coastal jeans, with air vents, as I’m out on boats most of the time, when its not to sunny i wear shorts, but on the odd day we go to city , i do own a skirt lol, my prob is my bust is 18h, but my jeans are 12’s and thats comfort sizing. So i love my jeans and have so many designs i could start a boutique, in theory, I can understand how city chics can have choice though, xxx.
I've been instinctively doing those practices for years! I grew up with a mother who was into trends and polyester, whereas my classmates mostly wore natural, high-quality fabrics. As soon as I moved away, I was able to dress myself in stuff that wasn't polyester or "trend of the year." I remember begging my mother to spend a whopping $10 on plain black and navy skirts in high school that lasted me 20 years. For a while Mom still liked buying clothes for me after I'd moved away. I'd let her as long as we were getting something I'd actually want to wear. Each trip she'd pick what I called "trendy item of the year" that she'd try to push on me, no matter how bad it looked on me. Often the way the item looked saved me from having to have it in my suitcase. Sometimes it was a "normal" item but in a weird color, such as the time she was pushing me to get neon pink pumps because she wanted me to wear neon pink to my cousin's wedding (I didn't). If I buy something "cheap," it's only "cheap" in the cost department, such as the time I found Levis on clearance for $1.85/pair. I bought two pairs in size 10 even though they were small at the time because a) I wanted incentive to lose weight and b) I couldn't resist that kind of a bargain. In that case I DID lose the weight. In fact, those jeans are now BIG on me! 🙂 I also like to keep one or two items in my wardrobe that aren't in my color palate. I call those "sick day clothes." If I want a day off, all I have to do is don a mustard yellow, peach, or olive green top (I'm a Summer). I had one boss insist on my taking the afternoon off and going home because the top made me look THAT sick! (Truth be told, I was actually just low on clean laundry that day....) OTOH, I refuse to buy shoes that don't fit. I think it's because my uncle was a VP at a major shoe company. When you grow up getting lectured on fit, you stick to it.
I have been losing 30 kg over the past 2 years and yes I bought many clothes on sales that were way too small for me last year. What a pleasure it has been to fit into these clothes this year :D So the rule "don't buy clothes you don't fit in" has an exception: overweight women who have changed their lifestyle for health ;)
Several years ago I bought several items of clothing that I loved the look, style and color of in four sizes too small as a motivator. It didn’t work. They just hung there taunting me. This year I finally did it. I can now fit into them. To my dismay, there is something (feel of fabric, way it hangs, changed likes in color) that I find makes me not really like any of them. They’re useful to wear now until I get something else, but they were basically a waste of money, time and closet space.
If you love neons, you can always wear them as accesories or 'accents'. You could wear black or white or navy, for instance, as the main base colour and wear a top in the neon as a 'splash '. You could also wear a neon colour belt or maybe a pair of shoes / sandals with a bag. Just keep the neon subtle and it can look chic.
I adhere to certain, very important rules - No Animal Print (& espc No Leopard Print, No Neon, No Pinstripes, No Houndstooth Checks No large patterns etc (& NO All black outfits; I'm ultra pale with long, wavy deep copper hair & green eyes) - but after 20, it's a good idea altogether, whatever the fashion pack say. & with these rules you can save yourself a LOT of problems & embarrassment) espc re "photographs from a couple of/a few years ago"🙏💜🇬🇧💜
About having wide feet: I’ve had great success with Clarks. Leather good quality and the wide size is for me. I think there are other brands and now that it’s so easy to order online I no longer have a problem
I grew up in Paris in the 1960's to an Italian mother. I have accumulated a life time wardrobe of the best of the best. My problem lies in finding casual clothing that I want to purchase. Even resort ware is often to turned up for todays casualness. Sometimes I date myself because my clothes are simply to nice.
About Dior's quote: That's true, but lack of money isn't going to help. His customers weren't poor. It's just that you could have money and still have no taste, cough, Kardashian....
I am a proud owner of 94 pairs of shoes. 😄 I also like to wear sometimes shapes that do not strictly fit me but they have something something that elevates a specific outfit to another level.
Oh haha, yes, have I ever bought aspirational pieces to "slim into." The last go round I put the dresses away, forgot about them, meanwhile changed my diet and lifestyle, and when I found them again they were too big. Never wore them once, and I wound up selling them for peanuts at the consignment shop.
I am very pleased to say I actually do 99% of this. However, as I'm on a limited budget, certain fabrics aren't accessible to me. I do try thrift stories, and have very occasionally been lucky, but generally speaking it's hard to stretch my budget on every day wear. However, I do keep a few very well made and well fit suits and shirts for special occasions which call for them. I'd love if anyone has any advice for fabric that falls somewhere between lesser and more expensive; a nice middle ground would likely be doable for me (and I suspect other people, as well).
I’m a shameless shoe person. I love all my shoes!!! Always have. I have finally listed some on my Poshmark that I no longer wear and haven’t for awhile due to lifestyle changes (not as much going out and dancing these past few years) but overall I really enjoy having a large variety of shoes to pick from. Plus not wearing out the same pairs all the time they actually last me a long long time. I live where there’s 4 seasons so it makes sense to me. I do need more storage for them but I feel like I always need more storage 😂 for everything anyways.
I had to have my big toe joint replaced. My foot is now more comfortable in 1/2 size larger. I had many high heels and platforms and wore them almost every day to work. They held memories. I took pictures of each pair for the memories. And I bought new shoes. My surgery was during Covid so I bought a lot of things 75% off.
I am the same!! 😃I go through my clothes every season (and brought my kids up to do the same). I recently went through my shoes and also have some for sale at Poshmark (and have sold a few pairs). I absolutely love my shoes and boots and will not part with them. I have good quality leather shoes and do not want to let them go. We are selling our house and downsizing but in our new home, I told my husband I want a huge closet for my numerous blazers and shoes.
Once upon a time I bought a pair of Mary Quant shoes - Black patent, high heels and platform soles. I loved those shoes but they didn't love me. I just couldn't wear them so I gave them to my mother. They fitted her like a glove and she wore them all the time (even though we took the same size, my feet were wider and we couldn't wear the same shoes). At least they didn't go to waste.
I do have a couple sizes in my closet. I carried extra weight after pregnancy that I eventually lost, needed a larger size due to surgeries, and like most gained some weight during the pandemic. So I keep some pieces that are larger-mostly I stay within a certain size but I also have seen clothing that doesn’t follow sizing for women lately.
Excellent list, following these guidelines gets one 99% of the way to a great stylish wardrobe. Fabric, fit, function/quality and color are the wardrobe essentials. I stopped buying synthetic fibers and plastic shoes and accessories a long time ago because I can’t stand wearing them, but this also gave a much more high-quality look to my wardrobe. I’m a bit prejudiced against polyester sheer, sequined and lace fabrics, I think they always look cheap. I only buy classic styles, there are always a few on-trend, like the current collared V-neck sweaters we Americans call Polo Necks (I know many in the UK call turtlenecks by this name). They’re trending now, but will always look classic, so I happily indulged in some. I don’t know if they’re considered classic or not, but I am starting to wish puffed sleeves would go away, I don’t want them on everything I own, I want more sophisticated, not girlish clothes.
In defense of polyester, it can be made into quite nice fabric and put into really well constructed garments. The bad reputation comes from badly made cheap clothing. Wool, silk, and linen are only rarely used in cheap clothing and are almost always made into nicely made pieces. Cotton on the other hand, is basically the polyester of natural fiber. It can certainly be used for very nice things, and does make a nice fiber to wear. It can also be made very badly, and the pieces made from bad cotton will fall apart just as quickly as badly made polyester clothing. Worse, the fabric itself will fall apart if it’s made from the wrong type of cotton.
I have a petite hour glass figure. When I was young, I had no idea how to dress my figure and often wore styles meant for other figure types that made me look frumpy and awkward. As I gained more experience, I am able to spot what works and what to leave on the rack. I invest in tailoring pieces that have an overall silhouette that works for me. I have quite a collection of designer shoes - that I buy mostly on deep sale or on consignment. I keep them organized by color and those that have patterns. If I find I'm not wearing some shoes, I sell them on consignment. My shoes are very comfortable because they are well constructed so I can spend a whole day in my heels and not have sore feet at the end of the day. My philosophy is to wear solids and add pattern or a splash of color some where - blouse, shoes, belt, scarf, jewelry - for interest.
Yay, awesome video. I gained 20 lbs since the pandemic most of my wardrobe don't fit me anymore. Bummer. I usually buy clothes that's not on trend , my reason is that I can wear them after some fashion dies down. I have a couple of blazers and coats that I have worn for many years.
I want to wear pinks which really clashes with my red hair. There is a pale pink that I can wear and looks beautiful. I had my color wheel done professionally years ago and I am so glad I did.
A really good to-the-point video! Thank you. I live by the sea and in the mountains and don’t have room in my wardrobe for city clothes I rarely wear. Living in sailing shoes, walking boots and anoraks can get you down after a while! You need a wardrobe for your lifestyle but the tips about buying good quality for your real size and shape are absolutely spot on!
Regarding trying to fit into clothes that are too small? I had a sweet aunt who was very country. She was a great cook. Wore country dresses. Her hair up in a bun. When she came to the end of her life, she did lose that weight but it was not in a good way. She showed up at one function in a tailored suit I'd never seen before. After she passed, we discovered a closet full of Armani suits, designer shoes, the works. All covered in dust. We had no idea! I even wondered if she had a secret life at some point. Either way, They put one of the suits on her for visitation at the mortuary. She was buried in it. I've learned. Don't buy them unless they fit.
So true. Just take some time to learn what styles highlight your body type the best! Then just buy different colors and materials of the same thing. I also don't have enough space in my closet to have anything I don't absolutely love, so no waiting until it fits- return to the stores.
Hi Gemma, I have been guilty of all of these things at sometime in my life. Thankfully I grew up (older) and survived all my style foibles. 🙄 I can now think back and have a good laugh 😃.
Neon colors…so funny. I didn’t even buy it the first time around in the 80’s when I was in my early 20’s. I didn’t like it then & I’m too old for it now. Lol
I agree with everything you said, especially about shoes you have to think of the shape of your foot in the comfort before you buy a pair shoes. Cheap clothing will always look cheap no matter what. Yes, you should always dressed for your shape and size in order to look good. A really truthful video. Thanks.
How about a video for those of us who live in a RESORT country with ENDLESS summer weather and we're desperately in need of clothes whic must dry in 10 minutes.
I wonder how many is too many for shoes?!! I'm very thankful for the generous return policies many stores here in the US offer - I know I have been guilty of being talked into things, on a day when I was feeling a little low, and then regretting the purchase once I got home. Great tips!
Well-dressed women don't aim for the moon and they are not envious. They don't go by "If I was rich I could dress well", "If I was slim / tall / blonde etc. I could dress well". Everybody has their good points, so make the best of them, and money won't buy you good taste.
Nothing wrong with wearing neons if you DO have to confidence to pull them off. Let’s not assume all women are insecure in their style just because we are.
All very good points, and I admit to being “guilty” of a couple of them. Overall, I’d rather that people admired how I look (e.g. polished and confident) rather than admire what I’m wearing. I want them to see ME, not my wardrobe.
Also, I’m over tends, which is good because clothing retailers have become so trend focus that I don’t care to buy much. As a result I have more money in my wallet.
Some of my best fashion purchases have been 'aspiration' pieces which will fit perfectly only after I drop the extra weight......HONESTLY. They--for me--are a wonderful MOTIVATION to resume/maintain a Fitness Lifestyle. ****BUT**** I am aware of my particular body type, which parts of my body hold extra pounds---i.e.----where the weight will come off. Some of us hold weight in upper body; some lower body,....you get the idea. And I am...as this video teaches...also aware of which cuts/styles, colors, etc. suit my particular body type. So, while I must remain realistic and stay within those guidelines when buying an article that doesn't fit quite yet......taking the plunge CAN serve as a powerful catalyst for getting into shape.....especially when I have it hanging up in plain sight as a reminder. LOL
The colors that “suit you” according to books and stylists ≠ colors you actually like. So don’t buy things that “suit you” because, in theory, or according to someone else, the color or clothing item works.
Thanks for your new video Gemma! Always much to learn and fun to see. Thanks very much for the time and effort you put in to make this videos. /Marie from Sweden
Don’t buy shoes unless you have been walking for a while, on shopping expeditions I always buy shoes last so my feet have expanded, that way I know they won’t be tight. Other than that I stick to classics.
I think anything with huge logos, including a logo print, especially hand bags are tacky. LV bags are ugly. In my opinion those companies should pay us for advertising for them. Style should whisper, not shout.
Gemma loved this concept❤ Fit,Fabric,and personal style are very much a part of a well dressed woman! Dress for the occasion and weather and you’ll feel good about where you’re going .
Never happened that I managed to buy shoes which were comfortable from the start. This is just the trait of my oversensitive feet. That's why once I have my shoes fit well it's sooo sad when they break or wear out beyond repair.
I love love love these classic looks! My only issue is sometimes the bags look too dressy or too small or too big.Also the ballerina flats look too wide to stay on our feet.
Yes fit! Don’t buy tight. If I think I’ll lose weight the question is “will this still fit and look good if it’s a bit big on me?” Most things do. And if you love the piece you can always bring it to a tailor. Factor that cost in from the start and decide if the item is worth it. Trends can be fun, but don’t invest a lot of money. Buy it with an idea in mind for when you’ll be sick of it. Can you sell it? Donate? Or just do an accessory or a tshirt you can have fun with for a season or two. It will bring new life into your basics (of which I get bored sometimes)
Excellent video 👏 👏 Thank you, you have been such a precious help. I have been working on (re)defining and simplifying my style after becoming a mum and every single of your videos is worth it’s weight in gold to me 😊 I have been guilty of all those mistakes in the past but I must say that some brands positioned at a high hand do sell clothes made of rather poor materials and finishes. I have had to part with two of my beloved coats from a very well known British brand because I could not cope anymore with their rubbish zips. I guess that’s me taught that high price does not necessarily mean high quality 😢
Would you investigate wardrobe options for women who need professional and casual clothing, but require the use of a wheelchair? We are always sitting, which isn't optimal for the majority of designs.
I never buy clothes that are in trend ,I have my own trend that I follow. When I dress ,I dress for my self to look good ,if I like what I see in the mirror I’m going out so I wear clothes with confidence. When you have confidence in yourself,you look good,you are respected and people tend to pay attention to you ,listen to you if you are in charge/leading person… I never ever go out the door with out been dress nice and having makeup,I do it for my self to feel good not for others or for position …
I totally love oversized blazers and have many that I have had forever. They are casual and carefree ...plus I just don't go for that fitted buttoned up look. But everything else was great😊
It seems that elegant, well dressed ladies should wear classical pieces only. Boring! I do have a lot of classical clothing, but each season I buy a few trendy pieces to mix and match. Oversized blazer are one of them.
Solid advice, although classic would not define my style which tends to the more edgy/romantic/gusts-to-boho. That said, you've pushed me over the edge of indecision over a well-fitting navy Smythe Duchess blazer which I was thinking was too conservative for me. (I have others in different plaids and colours.) I think I'll push the button on it because I know that, ultimately, it will last although I might not wear it that often at this point in my life. As for a solid camel blazer, I just can't. Thanks as always.
Love this video. I do have many of the features you spoke about. Thank you. I have always advocated one in one out. It also stopes me from making horrible purchases that are not for my figure and are trendy at the time.
As a size US 4-4.5 I have too many shoes and rarely get rid of any, as I have such a hard time finding them these day. (Except huge vanity sized ones).
Love your channel. It gets right to the point with lots of great info! I love watching style and fashion vids, and see so many awesome ways to wear a blazer. I have several. They look sharp and sophisticated, but I don't end up wearing them. Not the fitted shorter, not the long, not the mid, not the wool gabardine, not the wool knit. I realized that as much as I love them they don't work with my job or aesthetic. I'm 6 ft tall with a rectangle shape--maybe this has something to do with it-- and have finally realized or admitted ( LOL ) at 60 yrs old that I feel best in knits and more feminine styles. Not frilly though. But I am certain to always get sucked in to the chic look of a blazer.
My blazers are stiff and uncomfortable. However, I found a stretch denim one, which works for me. I will gladly buy another blazer, but only if there is some knit or give to it!
I love the classics and I also love shoes. I did declutter many shoes. I am lucky to have two closets, so I have them separated by season. I probably still have too many. At the age of 66, I only purchase shoes that are comfortable. All your other tips are spot on. Thanks, Gemma.
you don't have to spend luxury or expensive clothes and accessories to look good. It's how you carry yourself that make you look fashionable and stylish in a budget.
Yes, guilty as charged! I bought a skirt 1.5 sizes too small and made myself wear it....once. I have never done that since. I have become very picky. Now I always wear what fits me well and looks good on me.
I really need a video about what to buy if I am literally starting with zero clothes. I had a baby and I am in healthcare so I have been living in leggings and tees or scrubs. However I am about to get into a career field that dresses business casual since they do not deal directly with patients. Any tips or a video would be greatly appreciated!
Or trousers and skirts. I look half dead in orange, but love it so much and have a fantastic pair of orange trousers that always put a smile on my face when I put them on. They look great with other colours that do suit me.
Well I do have few neon pieces, but those were very affordable ones. Two were more expensive, pink long blazer and washed neon acid yellow summer dress with straps. I wore that one few times, always got questions and compliments, other two that I have -one is small orange blazer (with 3/4 of sleeves that I pair with white jeans and shirt in the summer) ,and other ( this was due to becoming blonde, otherwise I wouldn't bought it) is acid green neon suit, with 3/4 lenght of the pants, I pair it with Jaquemous Le Bambinou white, Prada eyewear and depending on the ocasion, sandals (flat) or white sneakers so beside the pink blazer, it is more fucsia really, other I wear in the summer. I also have one beige oversize blazer, IRO, it is almost as a coat, double buttons, I love it. I also have one long, not oversize pastel pink with 3/4 of the sleeves. As for shoes, I am trying my best. It is just I love so much mocasines, mules, oxfords, loafers, then UGGs ,then Birkenx Manolo, then espadriles for the summer, then some sandals in beige, then gold for the summer, then boots and ankle boots for the winter in two colors, then four pairs of ballet flats...then sneakers.. it is difficult. And I don't have more then 4 pairs of heels now.
I have a dismal success rate with shoes, I keep and wear only about a third of what I buy. I only buy high-quality, genuine leather, wide-toe box, generously-sized, styles and choose and break them in as carefully as I can, but it seems like there are always problems once I try walking in them for more than a few minutes. Something ends up pinching or rubbing somewhere, often only in one shoe where there might be a slight thickening of a strap, stitching flaw, etc. High heels (3 inches or more) and pointed toes I never could even consider. My feet are Average, or C width, but these pointed-toe styles shoes are only half the width of my toes! Shoe manufacturers make them super-narrow to save money on the leather and for no other reason, most barely qualify as A width, they are more like a AA or AAA and nowhere near the B width they claim. It’s not, as they claim, to “fit more women” or “look more elegant”, it’s all about maximizing their profits.
I am in the process of clearing my closet of things that don't fit. Fortunately I had really nice things in there and now my college age granddaughter is finding a lot of thingscshe likes in her smaller size. I have gained sone weight in the last year.
I had about 20 pr. of shoes when I was working in an office before working from home. They always looked brand new and clean since I could rotate them. My coworker wore the same pr of beige low heeled shoes EVERYDAY for years no matter what she wore. They really got sloppy looking and needed to be cleaned. Now that I'm working from home, I did a brutal clearing out of not just shoes but my entire wardrobe since I was going to retire. I gave my sister 5 skirts that she could take to her consignment store to get some cash. And BTW I am convinced that shoe styles are made by men who wear comfortable footwear while raking in lots of money from women who are in PAIN!! Those models showing off ridiculous shoes take them off as soon as they hear: "CUT".
With the not fitting right thing, I generally have a great issue with pants because I have a 12" hip to waist ratio. For anyone who is unaware, a standard pair of pants in the USA is made for a 10" different, and if you go for one's marked as curvy, they are standardized at 13" so I don't fit those either. I basically need to decide can a belt fix this or if the material is elastic enough that it's not uncomfortable.
Part of the problem with shoes is that the designers don’t make wide shoes! Not all women have narrow feet.
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They also don't make shoes for narrow feet. I am AA width and really struggle to find shoes!
@@JLR1957 This!
At least women with wide feet are sometimes catered to. I'm a AAA, I'm either buying grandma shoes for proper fit, or sloshing around in something entirely too wide!
My problem is the opposite, I have very narrow long feet and trying to get shoes that fit is really difficult.
High heels and handbags were made for men not women. Most of your celebrities are inverted so men are women and women are men. The men that are women still have straight accross clavicles for the handbag to hang off (they fall off natural womens shoulders). Men have very long arms so to hide men to women celebs they wear high heels so it is not so obvious they are not women. Look up Angel Price on youtube. The man starts to come out in their forties, look at Brooke Shields, Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, Kate Midleton, etc
I would add: well dressed women don't spend money on her fantasy life. She knows how to dress for the life she has.
A lesson that I learned recently, in a very expensive way.
This is so true! I’m working on that.
@@cyndipetray6420 we got this!
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Say it louder❤❤❤. My thoughts exactly. If we all had loads of money we would look the part, but hey we are more focused on paying bills and enjoying life the best way we can. I really don’t care what people think of my dress sense. Trying to live up to other people ideals is what the problems are today.
This is what I have learnt too
Several years ago I bought, from a discount website, a Balenciaga coat one size too small for me. Reversible, one side black and white small houndstooth, the other bright orange: fabulous. It stayed in the wardrobe. Then I retired, started a more active lifestyle (bicycle instead of car), a better diet. Lo and behold, the coat is a perfect fit. I even wore it in Paris in 2019!
Reading through I thought you were going to say you never got to wear the coat. So glad you did though because the coat sounds fabulous
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I’d never support that sick company. That child porn campaign was disgusting
@@dittohead7044 that is now. The coat was made more than 10 years ago
Ditto head- it’s a campaign. Was a bad one yes. They were trying to call attention to child trafficking. It went the the wrong way and people freaked. Not that big of a deal
One mistake that I occasionally used to commit was to buy something because it was on sale and "a good buy", but in the end it was a false economy because I hardly ever wore it, while a more expensive and better item I wore a lot of times, so in the end based on the number of wearings it was a lot cheaper and better value.
I strongly recommend testing which colors suit you (warm vs. cold, vibrant vs. softer, blended colors). I got the info as a teen and it saved me from buying „fashionable“ colors which don’t match my skin tone.
I wear dark and light color jeans + black pair. They are my stable, wear with my nicest handbags and coats.
Years ago I was at a conference and there was a team there from the author of a book called Color me beautiful, this made a huge difference in my life, it taught me how to choose colors that went with my skin tone, and what’s amazing those colors make you f great! Same with your hair color.
My mother - who was always being complimented on her style - was insistent on having good “classics” but it’s easy to become dowdy and dull after a while if you ONLY use them alone. A bit of colour, a few sharp accessories, a change of style sometimes is essential. Real style” takes a bit more flair and the courage to be just a bit “edgy” perhaps (no flairs or ripped jeans though!). When I noticed people following what I was wearing or copying my hairstyle and was told “ You have such brilliant ideas”. I can only thank my mother for making me aware of the importance of appearance.
My mother taught me a lot about clothes particularly colours, fabrics and cuts. From her I resent to ask myself a question in a fitting room
“Does this item improve my look/ appearance, and, if so, exactly how and why.
It’s definitely saved me from making mistakes.
You have the best classic style channel on CZcams. Since I discovered your channel, I’m more confident dressing my 65-year old self! I continually get comments from friends and strangers such as “you always look put together”, “you always look so stylish”. In the past couple of weeks, the bulk of these compliments have come from my 20-something female coworkers. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and time. A few times a week, I go back and look at older videos you’ve done for my style inspiration for the day.
I agree with the importance of color. Wearing blue in any shade suits me and makes me feel happy.
Gemma, Please say ripped jeans are going out-if-style. We don’t walk about with ripped blouses, coats, shoes, and purses. Let the ripped pants trend go away.
Ripped jeans - looks like you couldn't afford a pair of decent ones but pulled them out of someones trash. Sorry - never understood this 'trend'.
Yes, please I can't stand it.
I find them cooling in summer heat, but only small distressed areas lower down
@@mardicheriex291 Would you wear something lighter weight if warm? A dress, a skirt, a lighter weight fabric?
@@juliecarns hi, Julie, where I’m from its not really practical to wear dresses or skirts etc, its shorts and or jeans , just thinner material, i had a pair of jeans thats actually ripped not like the ones with the knee out of, just small tears across knee, so i used a contrasting fabric to do fancy title patches on inside leaving a pretty contrast on outside the jeans in question have a distresses Louis Vuitton pattern on them too, I’m guessing they are my coastal jeans, with air vents, as I’m out on boats most of the time, when its not to sunny i wear shorts, but on the odd day we go to city , i do own a skirt lol, my prob is my bust is 18h, but my jeans are 12’s and thats comfort sizing. So i love my jeans and have so many designs i could start a boutique, in theory, I can understand how city chics can have choice though, xxx.
I've been instinctively doing those practices for years! I grew up with a mother who was into trends and polyester, whereas my classmates mostly wore natural, high-quality fabrics. As soon as I moved away, I was able to dress myself in stuff that wasn't polyester or "trend of the year." I remember begging my mother to spend a whopping $10 on plain black and navy skirts in high school that lasted me 20 years.
For a while Mom still liked buying clothes for me after I'd moved away. I'd let her as long as we were getting something I'd actually want to wear. Each trip she'd pick what I called "trendy item of the year" that she'd try to push on me, no matter how bad it looked on me. Often the way the item looked saved me from having to have it in my suitcase. Sometimes it was a "normal" item but in a weird color, such as the time she was pushing me to get neon pink pumps because she wanted me to wear neon pink to my cousin's wedding (I didn't).
If I buy something "cheap," it's only "cheap" in the cost department, such as the time I found Levis on clearance for $1.85/pair. I bought two pairs in size 10 even though they were small at the time because a) I wanted incentive to lose weight and b) I couldn't resist that kind of a bargain. In that case I DID lose the weight. In fact, those jeans are now BIG on me! 🙂
I also like to keep one or two items in my wardrobe that aren't in my color palate. I call those "sick day clothes." If I want a day off, all I have to do is don a mustard yellow, peach, or olive green top (I'm a Summer). I had one boss insist on my taking the afternoon off and going home because the top made me look THAT sick! (Truth be told, I was actually just low on clean laundry that day....)
OTOH, I refuse to buy shoes that don't fit. I think it's because my uncle was a VP at a major shoe company. When you grow up getting lectured on fit, you stick to it.
I have been losing 30 kg over the past 2 years and yes I bought many clothes on sales that were way too small for me last year. What a pleasure it has been to fit into these clothes this year :D
So the rule "don't buy clothes you don't fit in" has an exception: overweight women who have changed their lifestyle for health ;)
Several years ago I bought several items of clothing that I loved the look, style and color of in four sizes too small as a motivator. It didn’t work. They just hung there taunting me. This year I finally did it. I can now fit into them. To my dismay, there is something (feel of fabric, way it hangs, changed likes in color) that I find makes me not really like any of them. They’re useful to wear now until I get something else, but they were basically a waste of money, time and closet space.
Knowing your best colours. Knowing your body shape. I believe those two are essential.
If you love neons, you can always wear them as accesories or 'accents'. You could wear black or white or navy, for instance, as the main base colour and wear a top in the neon as a 'splash '. You could also wear a neon colour belt or maybe a pair of shoes / sandals with a bag. Just keep the neon subtle and it can look chic.
I adhere to certain, very important rules - No Animal Print (& espc No Leopard Print, No Neon, No Pinstripes, No Houndstooth Checks No large patterns etc (& NO All black outfits; I'm ultra pale with long, wavy deep copper hair & green eyes) - but after 20, it's a good idea altogether, whatever the fashion pack say. & with these rules you can save yourself a LOT of problems & embarrassment) espc re "photographs from a couple of/a few years ago"🙏💜🇬🇧💜
I had a shoe declutter 2 years ago. I was surprised to see how many I had that were similar to another pair. I kept the more comfortable ones.
About having wide feet: I’ve had great success with Clarks. Leather good quality and the wide size is for me. I think there are other brands and now that it’s so easy to order online I no longer have a problem
I have narrow feet and Clarks also work for me as sandals. Extremely comfortable shoes.
You are sooo right in everything you point out here.. I must give you a big compliment on your personal style and make-up.
Brown skin women look fabulous in neon, esp. orange. I really enjoyed this presentation. It was very well done.
I grew up in Paris in the 1960's to an Italian mother. I have accumulated a life time wardrobe of the best of the best. My problem lies in finding casual clothing that I want to purchase. Even resort ware is often to turned up for todays casualness. Sometimes I date myself because my clothes are simply to nice.
Your wardrobe sounds incredible 💕
About Dior's quote: That's true, but lack of money isn't going to help. His customers weren't poor. It's just that you could have money and still have no taste, cough, Kardashian....
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😂😂 YES !! I have several pieces in my wardrobe for a few years, still with labels on. !!
😂 I bet there's quite a few of us guilty of this 😂
I am a proud owner of 94 pairs of shoes. 😄 I also like to wear sometimes shapes that do not strictly fit me but they have something something that elevates a specific outfit to another level.
Love that clip of Jennifer Saunders from AbFab trying to zip up that outfit. So true!
I agree with you on the trends. It’s such a waste of money that could go towards a classic piece that will always be in style.
Also guilty! 🤣 Thank you for reinforcing that to be well dressed, we don't have to be wealthy or a specific body type!! Thank you for the tips!
Oh haha, yes, have I ever bought aspirational pieces to "slim into." The last go round I put the dresses away, forgot about them, meanwhile changed my diet and lifestyle, and when I found them again they were too big. Never wore them once, and I wound up selling them for peanuts at the consignment shop.
I am very pleased to say I actually do 99% of this. However, as I'm on a limited budget, certain fabrics aren't accessible to me. I do try thrift stories, and have very occasionally been lucky, but generally speaking it's hard to stretch my budget on every day wear. However, I do keep a few very well made and well fit suits and shirts for special occasions which call for them. I'd love if anyone has any advice for fabric that falls somewhere between lesser and more expensive; a nice middle ground would likely be doable for me (and I suspect other people, as well).
I’m a shameless shoe person. I love all my shoes!!! Always have. I have finally listed some on my Poshmark that I no longer wear and haven’t for awhile due to lifestyle changes (not as much going out and dancing these past few years) but overall I really enjoy having a large variety of shoes to pick from. Plus not wearing out the same pairs all the time they actually last me a long long time. I live where there’s 4 seasons so it makes sense to me. I do need more storage for them but I feel like I always need more storage 😂 for everything anyways.
I had to have my big toe joint replaced. My foot is now more comfortable in 1/2 size larger. I had many high heels and platforms and wore them almost every day to work. They held memories. I took pictures of each pair for the memories. And I bought new shoes. My surgery was during Covid so I bought a lot of things 75% off.
I am the same!! 😃I go through my clothes every season (and brought my kids up to do the same). I recently went through my shoes and also have some for sale at Poshmark (and have sold a few pairs). I absolutely love my shoes and boots and will not part with them. I have good quality leather shoes and do not want to let them go. We are selling our house and downsizing but in our new home, I told my husband I want a huge closet for my numerous blazers and shoes.
Agree on the uncomfortable shoes. Forget it never again.
Once upon a time I bought a pair of Mary Quant shoes - Black patent, high heels and platform soles. I loved those shoes but they didn't love me. I just couldn't wear them so I gave them to my mother. They fitted her like a glove and she wore them all the time (even though we took the same size, my feet were wider and we couldn't wear the same shoes). At least they didn't go to waste.
At least you were able to keep them in the family!
I do have a couple sizes in my closet. I carried extra weight after pregnancy that I eventually lost, needed a larger size due to surgeries, and like most gained some weight during the pandemic. So I keep some pieces that are larger-mostly I stay within a certain size but I also have seen clothing that doesn’t follow sizing for women lately.
Excellent list, following these guidelines gets one 99% of the way to a great stylish wardrobe. Fabric, fit, function/quality and color are the wardrobe essentials. I stopped buying synthetic fibers and plastic shoes and accessories a long time ago because I can’t stand wearing them, but this also gave a much more high-quality look to my wardrobe. I’m a bit prejudiced against polyester sheer, sequined and lace fabrics, I think they always look cheap. I only buy classic styles, there are always a few on-trend, like the current collared V-neck sweaters we Americans call Polo Necks (I know many in the UK call turtlenecks by this name). They’re trending now, but will always look classic, so I happily indulged in some. I don’t know if they’re considered classic or not, but I am starting to wish puffed sleeves would go away, I don’t want them on everything I own, I want more sophisticated, not girlish clothes.
Thank you for the Edina Monsoon clip!
In defense of polyester, it can be made into quite nice fabric and put into really well constructed garments. The bad reputation comes from badly made cheap clothing.
Wool, silk, and linen are only rarely used in cheap clothing and are almost always made into nicely made pieces.
Cotton on the other hand, is basically the polyester of natural fiber. It can certainly be used for very nice things, and does make a nice fiber to wear. It can also be made very badly, and the pieces made from bad cotton will fall apart just as quickly as badly made polyester clothing. Worse, the fabric itself will fall apart if it’s made from the wrong type of cotton.
I have a petite hour glass figure. When I was young, I had no idea how to dress my figure and often wore styles meant for other figure types that made me look frumpy and awkward. As I gained more experience, I am able to spot what works and what to leave on the rack. I invest in tailoring pieces that have an overall silhouette that works for me. I have quite a collection of designer shoes - that I buy mostly on deep sale or on consignment. I keep them organized by color and those that have patterns. If I find I'm not wearing some shoes, I sell them on consignment. My shoes are very comfortable because they are well constructed so I can spend a whole day in my heels and not have sore feet at the end of the day. My philosophy is to wear solids and add pattern or a splash of color some where - blouse, shoes, belt, scarf, jewelry - for interest.
Yay, awesome video. I gained 20 lbs since the pandemic most of my wardrobe don't fit me anymore. Bummer. I usually buy clothes that's not on trend , my reason is that I can wear them after some fashion dies down. I have a couple of blazers and coats that I have worn for many years.
I want to wear pinks which really clashes with my red hair. There is a pale pink that I can wear and looks beautiful. I had my color wheel done professionally years ago and I am so glad I did.
A really good to-the-point video! Thank you. I live by the sea and in the mountains and don’t have room in my wardrobe for city clothes I rarely wear. Living in sailing shoes, walking boots and anoraks can get you down after a while! You need a wardrobe for your lifestyle but the tips about buying good quality for your real size and shape are absolutely spot on!
Thank you. Be classic, and you should always be stylish.
Regarding trying to fit into clothes that are too small? I had a sweet aunt who was very country. She was a great cook. Wore country dresses. Her hair up in a bun. When she came to the end of her life, she did lose that weight but it was not in a good way. She showed up at one function in a tailored suit I'd never seen before. After she passed, we discovered a closet full of Armani suits, designer shoes, the works. All covered in dust. We had no idea! I even wondered if she had a secret life at some point. Either way, They put one of the suits on her for visitation at the mortuary. She was buried in it. I've learned. Don't buy them unless they fit.
You nailed it, classic clothes are always in style, well tailored to fit and in colors that compliment you.
So true. Just take some time to learn what styles highlight your body type the best! Then just buy different colors and materials of the same thing.
I also don't have enough space in my closet to have anything I don't absolutely love, so no waiting until it fits- return to the stores.
Enjoyed this “…Well Dressed Women Don’t….” Two thumbs up.
Thanks Judith
Hi Gemma, I have been guilty of all of these things at sometime in my life. Thankfully I grew up (older) and survived all my style foibles. 🙄 I can now think back and have a good laugh 😃.
Neon colors…so funny. I didn’t even buy it the first time around in the 80’s when I was in my early 20’s. I didn’t like it then & I’m too old for it now. Lol
‘When I am old, I will wear purple’ ..which, fortunately, actually looks good on me. …..
I agree with everything you said, especially about shoes you have to think of the shape of your foot in the comfort before you buy a pair shoes. Cheap clothing will always look cheap no matter what. Yes, you should always dressed for your shape and size in order to look good. A really truthful video. Thanks.
How about a video for those of us who live in a RESORT country with ENDLESS summer weather and we're desperately in need of clothes whic must dry in 10 minutes.
I wonder how many is too many for shoes?!! I'm very thankful for the generous return policies many stores here in the US offer - I know I have been guilty of being talked into things, on a day when I was feeling a little low, and then regretting the purchase once I got home. Great tips!
I’ve done the same thing. Sometimes I need a pick-me-up, and I end up buying just cuz. Then I ask myself “Why?”
What a lovely turtleneck 🥰
Well-dressed women don't aim for the moon and they are not envious. They don't go by "If I was rich I could dress well", "If I was slim / tall / blonde etc. I could dress well". Everybody has their good points, so make the best of them, and money won't buy you good taste.
Nothing wrong with wearing neons if you DO have to confidence to pull them off. Let’s not assume all women are insecure in their style just because we are.
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All very good points, and I admit to being “guilty” of a couple of them. Overall, I’d rather that people admired how I look (e.g. polished and confident) rather than admire what I’m wearing. I want them to see ME, not my wardrobe.
Also, I’m over tends, which is good because clothing retailers have become so trend focus that I don’t care to buy much. As a result I have more money in my wallet.
Some of my best fashion purchases have been 'aspiration' pieces which will fit perfectly only after I drop the extra weight......HONESTLY. They--for me--are a wonderful MOTIVATION to resume/maintain a Fitness Lifestyle. ****BUT**** I am aware of my particular body type, which parts of my body hold extra pounds---i.e.----where the weight will come off. Some of us hold weight in upper body; some lower body,....you get the idea. And I am...as this video teaches...also aware of which cuts/styles, colors, etc. suit my particular body type. So, while I must remain realistic and stay within those guidelines when buying an article that doesn't fit quite yet......taking the plunge CAN serve as a powerful catalyst for getting into shape.....especially when I have it hanging up in plain sight as a reminder. LOL
The colors that “suit you” according to books and stylists ≠ colors you actually like. So don’t buy things that “suit you” because, in theory, or according to someone else, the color or clothing item works.
Thanks for your new video Gemma! Always much to learn and fun to see. Thanks very much for the time and effort you put in to make this videos. /Marie from Sweden
Don’t buy shoes unless you have been walking for a while, on shopping expeditions I always buy shoes last so my feet have expanded, that way I know they won’t be tight. Other than that I stick to classics.
Great advice 🌸
I think anything with huge logos, including a logo print, especially hand bags are tacky. LV bags are ugly. In my opinion those companies should pay us for advertising for them. Style should whisper, not shout.
I love that ‘style should whisper, not shout’ very good 👍🏻
Gemma loved this concept❤ Fit,Fabric,and personal style are very much a part of a well dressed woman! Dress for the occasion and weather and you’ll feel good about where you’re going .
Never happened that I managed to buy shoes which were comfortable from the start. This is just the trait of my oversensitive feet. That's why once I have my shoes fit well it's sooo sad when they break or wear out beyond repair.
I love this channel. The sophisticated speaker is well educated in fashion. ❤
I love love love these classic looks! My only issue is sometimes the bags look too dressy or too small or too big.Also the ballerina flats look too wide to stay on our feet.
Yes fit! Don’t buy tight. If I think I’ll lose weight the question is “will this still fit and look good if it’s a bit big on me?” Most things do. And if you love the piece you can always bring it to a tailor. Factor that cost in from the start and decide if the item is worth it.
Trends can be fun, but don’t invest a lot of money. Buy it with an idea in mind for when you’ll be sick of it. Can you sell it? Donate? Or just do an accessory or a tshirt you can have fun with for a season or two. It will bring new life into your basics (of which I get bored sometimes)
Gemma is so serious, but sometimes she showed some fun images that makes Lol!!
Your videos are always fantastic💗
Excellent video 👏 👏
Thank you, you have been such a precious help. I have been working on (re)defining and simplifying my style after becoming a mum and every single of your videos is worth it’s weight in gold to me 😊
I have been guilty of all those mistakes in the past but I must say that some brands positioned at a high hand do sell clothes made of rather poor materials and finishes. I have had to part with two of my beloved coats from a very well known British brand because I could not cope anymore with their rubbish zips. I guess that’s me taught that high price does not necessarily mean high quality 😢
Such a shame about your coats, very disappointing
Would you investigate wardrobe options for women who need professional and casual clothing, but require the use of a wheelchair? We are always sitting, which isn't optimal for the majority of designs.
I never buy clothes that are in trend ,I have my own trend that I follow. When I dress ,I dress for my self to look good ,if I like what I see in the mirror I’m going out so I wear clothes with confidence. When you have confidence in yourself,you look good,you are respected and people tend to pay attention to you ,listen to you if you are in charge/leading person…
I never ever go out the door with out been dress nice and having makeup,I do it for my self to feel good not for others or for position …
I totally love oversized blazers and have many that I have had forever. They are casual and carefree ...plus I just don't go for that fitted buttoned up look. But everything else was great😊
It seems that elegant, well dressed ladies should wear classical pieces only. Boring! I do have a lot of classical clothing, but each season I buy a few trendy pieces to mix and match. Oversized blazer are one of them.
Solid advice, although classic would not define my style which tends to the more edgy/romantic/gusts-to-boho.
That said, you've pushed me over the edge of indecision over a well-fitting navy Smythe Duchess blazer which I was thinking was too conservative for me. (I have others in different plaids and colours.) I think I'll push the button on it because I know that, ultimately, it will last although I might not wear it that often at this point in my life.
As for a solid camel blazer, I just can't.
Thanks as always.
Love this video. I do have many of the features you spoke about. Thank you. I have always advocated one in one out. It also stopes me from making horrible purchases that are not for my figure and are trendy at the time.
As a size US 4-4.5 I have too many shoes and rarely get rid of any, as I have such a hard time finding them these day. (Except huge vanity sized ones).
Love your channel. It gets right to the point with lots of great info! I love watching style and fashion vids, and see so many awesome ways to wear a blazer. I have several. They look sharp and sophisticated, but I don't end up wearing them. Not the fitted shorter, not the long, not the mid, not the wool gabardine, not the wool knit. I realized that as much as I love them they don't work with my job or aesthetic. I'm 6 ft tall with a rectangle shape--maybe this has something to do with it-- and have finally realized or admitted ( LOL ) at 60 yrs old that I feel best in knits and more feminine styles. Not frilly though. But I am certain to always get sucked in to the chic look of a blazer.
My blazers are stiff and uncomfortable. However, I found a stretch denim one, which works for me. I will gladly buy another blazer, but only if there is some knit or give to it!
I love the classics and I also love shoes. I did declutter many shoes. I am lucky to have two closets, so I have them separated by season. I probably still have too many. At the age of 66, I only purchase shoes that are comfortable. All your other tips are spot on. Thanks, Gemma.
Great video, and a great reminder(for me) of what Not to buy!
you don't have to spend luxury or expensive clothes and accessories to look good. It's how you carry yourself that make you look fashionable and stylish in a budget.
Neon colors as accessories work well.
Yes, guilty as charged! I bought a skirt 1.5 sizes too small and made myself wear it....once. I have never done that since. I have become very picky. Now I always wear what fits me well and looks good on me.
This may have been mentioned already, but for T-shirts and jersey tops in your best flattering colours, I really like Kettlewell Colours 💖xx
Gemma, I love your channel - your no-nonsense approach. Thank you, love.
Thank you Nathalie 💕
I really need a video about what to buy if I am literally starting with zero clothes. I had a baby and I am in healthcare so I have been living in leggings and tees or scrubs. However I am about to get into a career field that dresses business casual since they do not deal directly with patients. Any tips or a video would be greatly appreciated!
Speaking of color the sweater you are wearing is lovely on you. May I ask where you bought it from?
Gosh! I was wondering how you were reading my mind with all your advice!!!! Thank you. D
I used to buy larger sizes in hopes that I would gain weight. Now I just get what fits me now.
Thats is very true! I have been applying these concepts for years now. I wonder though, why aren't there articles for what men should wear or spend ?
If a colour you love doesn’t suit you, use this colour in your home decor 😊 I love green but no way for tops on me…Thanks you 💜 your videos. 🍒
I love this idea
Or you could use it as an accent. Such as a belt, purse or shoes.
Or trousers and skirts. I look half dead in orange, but love it so much and have a fantastic pair of orange trousers that always put a smile on my face when I put them on. They look great with other colours that do suit me.
Well I do have few neon pieces, but those were very affordable ones. Two were more expensive, pink long blazer and washed neon acid yellow summer dress with straps. I wore that one few times, always got questions and compliments, other two that I have -one is small orange blazer (with 3/4 of sleeves that I pair with white jeans and shirt in the summer) ,and other ( this was due to becoming blonde, otherwise I wouldn't bought it) is acid green neon suit, with 3/4 lenght of the pants, I pair it with Jaquemous Le Bambinou white, Prada eyewear and depending on the ocasion, sandals (flat) or white sneakers so beside the pink blazer, it is more fucsia really, other I wear in the summer. I also have one beige oversize blazer, IRO, it is almost as a coat, double buttons, I love it. I also have one long, not oversize pastel pink with 3/4 of the sleeves. As for shoes, I am trying my best. It is just I love so much mocasines, mules, oxfords, loafers, then UGGs ,then Birkenx Manolo, then espadriles for the summer, then some sandals in beige, then gold for the summer, then boots and ankle boots for the winter in two colors, then four pairs of ballet flats...then sneakers.. it is difficult. And I don't have more then 4 pairs of heels now.
Excellent list Gemma. All are so very true. Well done 👏❤️
I have a dismal success rate with shoes, I keep and wear only about a third of what I buy. I only buy high-quality, genuine leather, wide-toe box, generously-sized, styles and choose and break them in as carefully as I can, but it seems like there are always problems once I try walking in them for more than a few minutes. Something ends up pinching or rubbing somewhere, often only in one shoe where there might be a slight thickening of a strap, stitching flaw, etc. High heels (3 inches or more) and pointed toes I never could even consider. My feet are Average, or C width, but these pointed-toe styles shoes are only half the width of my toes! Shoe manufacturers make them super-narrow to save money on the leather and for no other reason, most barely qualify as A width, they are more like a AA or AAA and nowhere near the B width they claim. It’s not, as they claim, to “fit more women” or “look more elegant”, it’s all about maximizing their profits.
Nice to see you back and happy new year. Always enjoy your videos
Where can one purchase a "black ans white specter pump"? They are very classy & understated.
I love your videos and just shared them with my mom. I loved the Ab Fab shout out, made me laugh!
I am also wearing this jumper today:)
Only rule I disagree with is the Neon one! Neon dark skin tones is absolutely gorgeous *chef's kiss*
Very good video. Spot on about shoes. It used to be quantity over quality. I’ve now learn it’s about the quality and your feet will thank you!!
Love your eye make-up. May I ask how you did the eyeliner - above the lashes or under them in the waterline ? Thank you
Thank you. I did both - above, under and nude on the waterline
I am in the process of clearing my closet of things that don't fit. Fortunately I had really nice things in there and now my college age granddaughter is finding a lot of thingscshe likes in her smaller size. I have gained sone weight in the last year.
I had about 20 pr. of shoes when I was working in an office before working from home. They always looked brand new and clean since I could rotate them. My coworker wore the same pr of beige low heeled shoes EVERYDAY for years no matter what she wore. They really got sloppy looking and needed to be cleaned. Now that I'm working from home, I did a brutal clearing out of not just shoes but my entire wardrobe since I was going to retire. I gave my sister 5 skirts that she could take to her consignment store to get some cash.
And BTW I am convinced that shoe styles are made by men who wear comfortable footwear while raking in lots of money from women who are in PAIN!! Those models showing off ridiculous shoes take them off as soon as they hear: "CUT".
Gemma the blouse you have on looks great on you lovely color.
Thank you so much 🙂
With the not fitting right thing, I generally have a great issue with pants because I have a 12" hip to waist ratio. For anyone who is unaware, a standard pair of pants in the USA is made for a 10" different, and if you go for one's marked as curvy, they are standardized at 13" so I don't fit those either.
I basically need to decide can a belt fix this or if the material is elastic enough that it's not uncomfortable.
I benefit from a dressmaker with a pattern I like and nice material.