I wore the same dress for a month and no one noticed

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 25. 07. 2024
  • Everyone always comments on how I dress: recommending I stop only wearing black and experiment more. So I decided to go in the complete other direction and wear a single dress, every day for a month to see what the experience with re-wearing the exact same thing would be. Here's what I found!
    To make your life easier:
    0:00 Why I'm doing this
    0:50 The ground rules
    1:40 Did it make my life easier?
    2:31 Was it weird?
    2:54 Did people notice and judge me?
    4:16 Did I feel I couldn't express myself as much?
    5:53 Did it make me want to shop more?
    6:14 My genuine and honest ramble about it
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Komentáƙe • 776

  • @ladywalda5838
    @ladywalda5838 Pƙed 2 lety +4584

    This made me think of the news channel I used to watch, Sunrise I think. The female host was always being judged by viewers and coworkers for her outfits and she struggled to look fashionable and change her outfit every day. So the male host, Karl I think, silently wore the same suit every single broadcast for ages, and not a single viewer said a thing. He came out with it and called out the viewers and coworkers etc for the double standard and . And revealed he'd been wearing the same suit.

    • @alyciamarie4163
      @alyciamarie4163 Pƙed 2 lety +267

      That’s awesome ! Most people do not notice! A woman on camera well that’s a whole other beast! People can be cruel!

    • @waldfee2283
      @waldfee2283 Pƙed 2 lety +91

      Unfortunately Women are the Worst Critics on Women. That explains our current bad Situation all over the Globe. Many adapt to Perpetrator language. Example: last year we have been perpetrated as Crew on a Plane. At arrival I was the only one who tried to file a complaint. The others were just acting lazy and with time passing, the adapted to the Perpetrators words. Like: it is ok, not so bad and so on.
      Disclaimer: we have been harassed for hours and yelled at and filmed by him. He also tried to blackmail us with that.
      Don’t you worry. It was not a big thing either for USA Bordercontrol. But they only got quite interested, when we told him, that he was drunk and brought his own Liquor (big Bottle, hard Stuff) and consumed almost all of it. Which is not permitted.

    • @naughtscrossstitches
      @naughtscrossstitches Pƙed 2 lety +45

      he wore the same suit for a whole year and noone commented which is ridiculous!

    • @user-np7pq2gy1v
      @user-np7pq2gy1v Pƙed 2 lety +58

      And it always makes me so mad that men get to go on air with only 5% of themselves exposed (only their faces and hands showing), while women, on the other hand, have to go on air with 75% of themselves exposed (their legs, arms, neck, part of chest, and face showing . . . Depending on shoes, sometimes part of their feet as well).

    • @myouniverse0613
      @myouniverse0613 Pƙed 2 lety +18

      @@user-np7pq2gy1v I think that’s personal choice though?

  • @irenesanz4158
    @irenesanz4158 Pƙed 2 lety +4752

    The lesson I take out of this video is that people don't judge you for what you do, but for how it fits into their frameworks. Somehow wearing the same thing everyday feels bad unless you tell them "it's a challenge", and then all fine. So just do whatever and use the challenge card when someone notices hah

    • @elizabethfilips
      @elizabethfilips  Pƙed 2 lety +313

      100% agree!

    • @yessumify
      @yessumify Pƙed 2 lety +7

      Yes love it 😀

    • @gurjindersingh3843
      @gurjindersingh3843 Pƙed 2 lety +33

      It also helps that she wears all black anyway

    • @tabethahowell5859
      @tabethahowell5859 Pƙed 2 lety +29

      @@elizabethfilips hey i work at a dry cleaners and you can wash your dress cold and hang dry over night then press on a low heat inside out because if you have it too high the heat on the iron you wouldnt accidently ruin it if you had your iron too hot in the first place if its too hot you can turn it down.
      Some people just hang it while they take a hot shower to knock the wrinkles out

    • @jazlin2002
      @jazlin2002 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Can you share with us a link or info on your dress?

  • @valentinaferreira9997
    @valentinaferreira9997 Pƙed 2 lety +2415

    I had a friend at university that used the same shoes, a jeans and a black t-shirt everyday to class. I think it had been months until i notice it... that made me realize people don't really care as much as yourself about what you wear

    • @bruce-le-smith
      @bruce-le-smith Pƙed 2 lety +63

      I've never verified this but reminds me of the story that Albert Einstein had 7 identical outfits so he didn't have to think about clothes :)

    • @laurac86
      @laurac86 Pƙed 2 lety +45

      I heard a quote that was one of those light bulb moments to me,
      “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

    • @esmee6308
      @esmee6308 Pƙed 2 lety +12

      @@bruce-le-smith Steve Jobs, Zuckerburg and Einstein are among the people that are known for wearing identical outfits, some argueing it is indeed to not waste brainpower.

    • @bruce-le-smith
      @bruce-le-smith Pƙed 2 lety

      @@esmee6308 of course, the black turtleneck, how could I forget! I suspect that the Zuckerberg was just built with its clothes integrated into the unit before it was sent to earth...

    • @sarahd1706
      @sarahd1706 Pƙed rokem +2

      @@esmee6308 Also Charlie Brown.

  • @Fluffy-777
    @Fluffy-777 Pƙed 2 lety +689

    I think it was probably also less noticeable to people because it was black, I'd like to see how quickly people notice with a pattern or bright colour dress..

    • @caroleberreur9585
      @caroleberreur9585 Pƙed 2 lety +47

      Very true. I wear colours and in fact very little black so I think it would be more noticeable. I used to wear a lot of black in my youth (20s mostly) and it’s interesting to note that I only own one black dress (which I accessories a lot with colours).

    • @Fluffy-777
      @Fluffy-777 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@caroleberreur9585 sounds similar to my wardrobe and accessorising 😅

    • @matematicarka
      @matematicarka Pƙed rokem +2

      exactly why the concept of ,,neutrals” exists?

  • @tedtalksrock
    @tedtalksrock Pƙed 2 lety +1649

    Super easy way to switch it up is: same dress but accessorize! This is something the French do. Very limited (well built) items (usually monochrome ie black) but add a different scarf, necklace, earrings, etc. But mostly scarves are fantastic for adding variety without switching out and entire outfit.

    • @elizabethfilips
      @elizabethfilips  Pƙed 2 lety +147

      Ohhh I really need to get on accessories! I have none almost 😆

    • @mellyq92
      @mellyq92 Pƙed 2 lety +74

      You should look at the uniform project. This woman wore the same dress everyday for a year and took a picture every day. Now there's a look book of 365 different looks!

    • @atr0phaneura726
      @atr0phaneura726 Pƙed 2 lety +26

      The French and most Europeans. That trick is very common for us

    • @keretaman
      @keretaman Pƙed 2 lety +4

      How do I do this as a guy in tropical climate though? Been having this problem since forever. Wish we could wear coats, scarves and all here!

    • @atr0phaneura726
      @atr0phaneura726 Pƙed 2 lety +19

      @@keretaman I guess you could accessorize with jewelry, hats, sunglasses, maybe tote bags or fanny packs? The cool ones I mean đŸ€Ł depends on your style ... But that's what I do as a goth during Spain's horrible summer

  • @hypatia4754
    @hypatia4754 Pƙed rokem +430

    I saw a clip where Scarlett Johanssen said that women dress for other women, not for men, and I think this just proves it, especially as it was another woman who first realized you were wearing the same thing two days in a row.

    • @isobelb
      @isobelb Pƙed rokem +10

      This seems obviously true. When I've made no effort and still get hit on by men, it makes me realise how much effort by hetero women is mostly a cargo-cult or a waste of time, energy, and resources.

    • @llamasugar5478
      @llamasugar5478 Pƙed rokem

      I would notice, but wouldn’t say anything for a week or so. Then, I guess my question would be, “Is everything okay? Are you doing alright?” Only because we are in difficult times and I really like my co-workers.

    • @akaneiluj
      @akaneiluj Pƙed rokem +2

      Of course! Men can’t even differentiate colors! Hahahaha

    • @cheddarsunchipsyes8144
      @cheddarsunchipsyes8144 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@akaneiluj bruh

    • @paulinaschmidt9103
      @paulinaschmidt9103 Pƙed rokem

      Omg this literally puts it so well!!! Really want to try it out now!!

  • @gannahossam2820
    @gannahossam2820 Pƙed 2 lety +1364

    I just entered university after years of wearing school uniforms and picking outfits was fun for a while but now it’s just overwhelming. clean this, iron that, wore that already. And with the whole you can’t wear it twice thing it’s not any easier. Might try this out for some peace of mind actually!

    • @lulumvs9869
      @lulumvs9869 Pƙed 2 lety +43

      Yeah I had this issue slightly at the start of sixth form. After a while though I noticed that as long as my outfit looks nice and fits well, its totally okay to rewear outfits. Also I found it quite fun throughout the two years to combine different pieces together and add accessories and stuff. Definitely agree with the cleaning and ironing bit though sometimes I find out the outfit I planned has a piece in the laundry or needs ironing😭

    • @marla0412
      @marla0412 Pƙed 2 lety +90

      @@lulumvs9869 I mean what are you gonna do except rewear your clothes? you can't just keep buying an endless amount of clothes, they're made to be reworn!

    • @lulumvs9869
      @lulumvs9869 Pƙed 2 lety +34

      @@marla0412 Yeah I agree, a lot of people seem to have the idea that oh no I shouldn't wear the same fit/clothes again, etc which is just as you said unreasonable

    • @ST-rj8iu
      @ST-rj8iu Pƙed 2 lety +18

      I miss working on starbucks as a young person. I wore the same uniform for 2 years. Never worried about looking bad or weird. Had so much mental piece.

    • @IshtarNike
      @IshtarNike Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Yeah being an adult is annoying. So many decisions, so many little trivial tasks to do that eat up time but have to get done.

  • @KaterynaM_UA
    @KaterynaM_UA Pƙed rokem +429

    I'm from Ukraine and when the war started I had like 15 minutes to pack before fleeing the city and the next few month I was mostly wearing the same things that I wore then and it also taught me many things. Mostly that it's fine to have very few clothing items, it's comfortable enough and people don't care but also that I would never choose it myself if I was not forced and so there is no sense in trying capsule wardrobe for example. I have a lot of clothes in various styles, especially many dresses and I absolutely love them. So in a way my results were the opposite, it's just to have various clothes is not a need but a want for me.

    • @anastasiamalinska5118
      @anastasiamalinska5118 Pƙed rokem +8

      💙💛

    • @Wenixi
      @Wenixi Pƙed rokem +16

      Thank you for sharing yor experience!!
      In a hard and cruel situation you learned something about yourself, that's always good.
      I hope you will get as soon as possible back to your home, your wardrobe, and that you still have them all, and the war to end!!!

    • @Wenixi
      @Wenixi Pƙed rokem +6

      I myself am too very fond of my clothes and like variety. I couldn't live with just a few peaces. Well yes, but would get bored easily. I find these minimalistic videos fascinating since i been trying to get rid of all that I don't really use, since I got way too much clothes (and other stuff).
      I think it would feel bad to leave the clothes i have gathered. Ofc the survival and being safe is the most important part. And you can find new ones. But I feel for you having to leave many precious things behind.

    • @KaterynaM_UA
      @KaterynaM_UA Pƙed rokem +25

      @@Wenixi I'm already home and have my precious things back! Thank you! yeah minimalist life is definitely not for everyone. 😅

    • @timelessgirl
      @timelessgirl Pƙed rokem +9

      Same here with me! Had half an hour to pack. Thankfully I got some things sent to me, but the first couple of months without a variety of clothing was quite hard. And it's definitely not a necessity, but rather a want

  • @happilyhannah
    @happilyhannah Pƙed 2 lety +276

    I used to find myself worrying about rewearing the same piece too close to the last time I wore it, and even went as far to not wear it on the same day of the week I wore it last week so people wouldn’t think I only wore it on that day
 but then i realised that your friends and people close to you don’t care what you wear as much as they care about how you are and what you’re doing, and the people that aren’t close to you don’t pay enough attention to notice how often you rewear items! So if you love a piece of clothing, wear it again and again! No one cares! ❀

    • @kornelia5606
      @kornelia5606 Pƙed 2 lety

      i do the same omg

    • @esmee6308
      @esmee6308 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      My family notices I wear the same outfit to nearly every single family event but start doubting themselves when I say I don't. :'') Given last one was two weeks ago and next one tomorrow, I'm gonna wax my legs and wear a dress for a change.

    • @nn6090
      @nn6090 Pƙed rokem

      Lol I'm the same, its really not worth to overthink that much

  • @fayrouz13
    @fayrouz13 Pƙed 2 lety +270

    I used to wear black abaya as daily outfit in UAE for years, now I moved to London I struggle choosing outfit everyday.
    so I think wearing the same colour or the same outfit makes life easier.

    • @minminnnn
      @minminnnn Pƙed 2 lety +12

      lol i relate to both the black abaya as a daily outfit in uae and struggling with choosing my outfit everyday since my move to london

    • @blankmonet2511
      @blankmonet2511 Pƙed 2 lety +8

      It totally does, plus its a nice starting point for people who want to experiment with their wardrobe bc they can play with materials, shapes, accessories, patterns, and styles without worrying about the color palette as much (particularly whether the colors of the clothes they want to wear match well. Having a consistent, neutral base color like black, brown/tan, or grey works well).

    • @hudatvantalya6069
      @hudatvantalya6069 Pƙed rokem +1

      Miss wearing abaya since moving to antalya turkey

    • @llamasugar5478
      @llamasugar5478 Pƙed rokem +1

      But black is so practical for The City! 😉 And I’ll wager you learned how to “express yourself” without relying on externals like clothing. Ultimately, it will be _your_ choice.

  • @SadiaKhaf
    @SadiaKhaf Pƙed 2 lety +202

    "I'm much more than the way I look". This is something I even struggled to make myself believe, let alone others. I'm more comfortable with myself now but I still don't have the courage to try and make others believe so. You are so brave.

  • @freakyfunkymonkey22
    @freakyfunkymonkey22 Pƙed 2 lety +109

    I'm a school teacher and I wear black all the time. Black makes me feel most secure and confident. People will comment but it doesn't matter. Or sometimes I would buy the same top in different colours especially if the fit is right.

  • @rebekaholivia
    @rebekaholivia Pƙed rokem +56

    Honestly, I hated this. Growing up I didn't have a lot of options so I wore similar clothes but it didn't seem to matter. These days, even though I'm an adult I still don't have a lot of the time and money to experiment with clothes. I still get snide comments about how I always wear the same thing. My question is this; why does it matter? I'm here and I'm present and I do my absolute best and treat everyone with kindness. I cannot understand this line of thinking.

    • @llamasugar5478
      @llamasugar5478 Pƙed rokem +4

      Every year, I got three new dresses for school. Three.
      We were poor, but other classmates were, too. We were pretty careful of our school clothes because they had to last. (I had a dress that Mom’s friend made _just for me_ and I wore it from maxi-length to above-the-knee length). The minute we got out of school, we’d run home and change to our “play” clothes.
      This informs my attitude about clothing-particularly other people’s. My only comment to someone would be “Are you doing okay?” I hope you can find positive, caring people to be with, and see the snide people for the ciphers they are.

    • @vickigsolomon1241
      @vickigsolomon1241 Pƙed rokem +3

      Please consider eliminating the snide commenter from your life. You deserve better friends and companions.
      I've been doing this lately and it's made my life better. (No one comments on my clothes--it's other things.)

    • @miclash013
      @miclash013 Pƙed rokem

      Curious, was it a similar situation to Elizabeth where women were noticing more?

  • @peterdemuth
    @peterdemuth Pƙed 2 lety +287

    Agree... I do the same... not with a dress 😀but with the more or less same cloth. I have a small selection of pants and shirts and it is soooo liberating and cheap! Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @Kiranjadhav-go7yl
      @Kiranjadhav-go7yl Pƙed 2 lety +5

      Yes, I do the same. When someone asks me, I just tell them I'm comfortable only in these clothes 😊

    • @SkyeAten
      @SkyeAten Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Wait... isn't that just a normal man's wardrobe? 😂 (Kiddinggg hehe) I always envy how little clothes my guy friends seem to have, yet they still look good.

  • @drelizaanam
    @drelizaanam Pƙed rokem +26

    I think your look in black with perfect bright hair and lipstick is already a Disney princess look. It is so well balanced that it difficult to imagine otherwise.

  • @KissingMonsters
    @KissingMonsters Pƙed rokem +32

    As a dresser of only black clothing, I find the way I express myself is in the accessories I pair with the clothing, the textures of each item of clothing and the overall shape and cut and how you put each one together to form an outfit. I think people tend to think of fashion expression mostly in terms of colours, but there are so many ways you can be creative, expressive in how you dress in only black.

  • @TatyanaVogt
    @TatyanaVogt Pƙed 2 lety +356

    As someone who has been known for my colorful clothing (in the past) I found this SUPER fascinating. As I've been getting older my wardrobe has been getting more and more simple and has more and more of the same colors. BUT now that I think about it, for years I've been wearing the same pants everyday (I have like 5 of them) and its beeen sooo nice although I do miss switching things up in the pants area sometimes.. Its always nice realizing that other people dont really care about what you're wearing 95% of the time!

    • @elizabethfilips
      @elizabethfilips  Pƙed 2 lety +10

      Ahhh love to hear it’s not just me, and miss you Tatyana ❀❀❀

    • @alexandrataylor1768
      @alexandrataylor1768 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I would love to know what pants you found that you love?? I too have been minimizing and simplifying my wardrobe as I age. I am 54 soon to be 55. I've even bought the same dress in different colors because of the quality, fit and versatility.

  • @MsRicki808
    @MsRicki808 Pƙed 2 lety +32

    I have cyclical outfits, the same 2-3 pants and 3-4 tops, 2 jumpers and all of them match or could mix.
    I never have to stress about what i wear & it's fantastic

    • @miriam2368
      @miriam2368 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Did this in university: 4 pair of jeans and 4 jumpers rotated for 1 year.

  • @erinannbeeberealtor
    @erinannbeeberealtor Pƙed rokem +13

    One of my best friends is an attorney and did this, except with a black suit-dress and for only two weeks. She wore the same one suit-dress for two weeks to work and at the end of of two weeks she asked everyone she worked with (mostly men) if they noticed-and no one said they noticed! She said it was a relief to not have to worry about what she was wearing. Just shows how much we worry about what others think and how little others worry about us!

  • @destinyzroom
    @destinyzroom Pƙed 2 lety +63

    I relate! I’ve been wearing the same few uni outfits all year. I’ve stopped shaving as well. And all the things you realized, I did too after a while. I’m much happier that people accept me for me, and I don’t feel pressured to partake in the over consumption as *an environmental sustainability major. But I’m also a responsible fashion writer which is challenging when I see fashion as a tool versus a trend.

    • @suzannajmeddine2087
      @suzannajmeddine2087 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Your comment is so cool! I always think about overconsumption issue too. I like to be more minimalist and really don’t want to be part of the over-consumeristic lifestyle that is so common nowadays

    • @destinyzroom
      @destinyzroom Pƙed 2 lety

      @@suzannajmeddine2087 I understand you! I hope your experience trying to be more minimal has been going well! Feeling lighter is soooo worth it right? Emotionally and specially I mean.
      I’ve been minimizing for a year now and it’s hard! Even if I literally don’t even touch half the stuff I own, it’s hard to get it out of my life. I feel bad throwing things away, donating them, & never find time anymore to properly sell them. I’m thinking to have a mini free table and just try to rehome the items that way. & I see that I don’t have the means to over consume in the first place, unless it’s food unfortunately.

    • @suzannajmeddine2087
      @suzannajmeddine2087 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@destinyzroom sorry girl, I’m just seeing your reply now!! I totally get what you mean. It’s actually such a challenging process because in a way we need to go against the tide to achieve minimalism. I think for me it’s been challenging because my immediate community is very consumeristic so people around me don’t understand my choices & there is judgement. I think I start to feel that pressure sometimes. But I think it’s all about finding balance & making sure that our consumption is conscious and valuable to us. I hear you with regards to minimizing physical items!! I still don’t have it figured out myself but really trying đŸ™đŸ»

    • @suzannajmeddine2087
      @suzannajmeddine2087 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@destinyzroom oh and financial aspect is definitely a point to consider!! Because my items just rot in my closet unworn. I literally forget about items that I purchased. I don’t like that because it just doesn’t feel good - I feel unsatisfied!

  • @PiaJustynn
    @PiaJustynn Pƙed 2 lety +34

    I love not having too much clothes. It’s so nice not to have decision fatigue as I know I’d wear and be comfortable in whatever clothes I pick from my small selection.

  • @mdnuralom711
    @mdnuralom711 Pƙed 2 lety +34

    you really look gorgeous in black. black is going to be added to my favorite color list and really black suits on you very much
    . have a great day :)

  • @manyasinghleo
    @manyasinghleo Pƙed 2 lety +56

    Ma'am,
    I know this would sound weird but I've watched about 6-7 videos by you and every single thing you say it's almost as if you're saying things I am thinking on a daily basis, you're just much more articulate about it all and the vibes I get from you remind me of what the best version of myself will feel like... Nerdy, not so passionate about one thing in particular, being average or above average at lot of things, not so good with too many decisions, wanting to wear same or similar clothes daily, I've literally been wearing my black things (clothes, shoes, accessories) daily 😄 .... I love you channel. đŸ€©

    • @RavinderSingh-tn7zi
      @RavinderSingh-tn7zi Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Yea she radiates positivity

    • @matematicarka
      @matematicarka Pƙed rokem +1

      RIGHT !! she is so relatable, kind of gives me hope, like if the some of voices in my head were nicer to me then the kid in me would be louder

    • @manyasinghleo
      @manyasinghleo Pƙed rokem

      @@matematicarka I started ignoring the voices in my head and somehow I'm a selective listener now, if I'm not intentionally focusing (with a lot of effort) I don't hear anything at all. Ughh and yeah she's so so relatable..

    • @matematicarka
      @matematicarka Pƙed rokem +1

      @@manyasinghleo I hope that works for you, my therapists says that's not the healthy way to deal with all the dysfunctional thought we can have, just ignoring them only makes it worse over time

    • @manyasinghleo
      @manyasinghleo Pƙed rokem

      @@matematicarka it's not working for me, but i can't really afford a regular therapist...idk how else to handle it and i can never stick to journaling or meditation or something for long durations.

  • @silliepixie
    @silliepixie Pƙed 2 lety +18

    That was an interesting video. I wonder if that sense of not even thinking about clothes after a while is how people used to feel before rampant consumerism and fast fashion tricked us into buying low quality clothing.

  • @AstrobumTV
    @AstrobumTV Pƙed 2 lety +14

    I've been wearing the same thing for a decade. Even for shopping, I don't really need to "test" and see if it fits. I just grab and go because it's the exact same thing. Think of Steve Jobs. So here I am, with the same outfit. And I don't give a damn about what people think. It's black and easy. A piece of mind. It frees up space in my brain for more important things to think about.

  • @HereIAm247
    @HereIAm247 Pƙed 2 lety +24

    I actually love the idea of wearing sort of a 'uniform' every day. Maybe not the same thing, but similar principles. For me, I would wear light jeans/skirt in the summer, a dark top with lace details and some form of semi fitted jacket. Shoes with a small heel, and a signature handbag. And a few pieces of nice jewellery. I struggle with finding clothes I look good in, and picking out clothes feels exhausting. But these guidelines would allow creativity and change up the details/colours/accessories/tight or loose, etc, but still something that is easy and quick, and enhance my figure in a positive way. And it would be appropriate for work, could be dressed up and down. I think there is actually a lot of freedom ing owning less items of higher quality, that can be styled multiple ways, and work well together. Very interesting video!

  • @KarimaKadaoui
    @KarimaKadaoui Pƙed 2 lety +36

    A nice way to experiment is to go to a store and pick items that you don't see yourself wearing. Go to the changing room and wear each item and take the time to look at yourself and get slowly used to your image wearing other colors/shapes. Even if you end up deciding down the line that you prefer black, it'll be fun!

    • @Fluffy-777
      @Fluffy-777 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      I always loved colour but not for clothing.. I use to just wear black mostly and occasionally colour in dresses but then I decided one day I want pattern and colour in my wardrobe and now I hardly have black things 😆 I went crazy with the patterns and flowers đŸ€Ł

    • @KarimaKadaoui
      @KarimaKadaoui Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@Fluffy-777 It’s so interesting that it happened nearly overnight haha! In my case I was initially uninterested in anything that would be characterised as “feminine”, so dresse, skirts, heels, cute tops etc. But when I started to like them it took me some training to have the courage to wear them because I was terrified that people would notice the change and think “oh cute, she’s trying” 😂😂

    • @Fluffy-777
      @Fluffy-777 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      @@KarimaKadaoui 😂 Same, I wore baggy clothing, but I liked to dress nice at family gatherings so it wasn't to weird for them to see me in a dress sometimes. I hated dresses for a long time too, even now I wear them with leggings or bicycle shorts, its just weird to me to only have my underwear on under 😆 I feel exposed

  • @djcontech
    @djcontech Pƙed 2 lety +7

    I've been binging your content all day and taking notes! Thank you!! Love the mindset and focus!

  • @DoctorKat
    @DoctorKat Pƙed 2 lety +35

    This is such an interesting experiment! Isn’t it interesting how our cloth affect so many other areas of our life!

  • @lonnevd.3232
    @lonnevd.3232 Pƙed rokem

    I love the lessons learnt for this. Some of the more personal points you reflected on really resonated. I appreciate the video!

  • @Sh3LaLa
    @Sh3LaLa Pƙed 2 lety +8

    I would love to see what you put together for a capsule wardrobe. I have been wanting to do this forever!

  • @navinyabobde686
    @navinyabobde686 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    actually sis could completely relate with you
    at 5:53 when you discussed the feeling of shopping more i could actually relate to the phrase "i actually wanna shop but i dont wanna spend money " hope you could relate to this as welll. tanks for being so vocal bout this

  • @KZesty
    @KZesty Pƙed rokem +6

    You wearing black and doing your hair and makeup however comfortable IS a way to express yourself!

  • @PUTLER-KAPUT
    @PUTLER-KAPUT Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Whatever you wear, you're a very nice girl and an excellent person indeed! I'm always happy to see you, dear Elizabeth!

  • @stellarina1605
    @stellarina1605 Pƙed 2 lety

    I found this video really interesting hearing about your experience but can I just say I absolutely love your hair and had to look at it the whole time 😍

  • @SoZen08
    @SoZen08 Pƙed rokem +9

    I found a dress that's perfect for me:it's comfortable, looks good on me, and is versatile (combined with accessories and such). I just have four of them and just bought three more. And yes, I love how easy thus makes it to get dressed and not have to spend a lot of time in choosing!

  • @EliseHewlett
    @EliseHewlett Pƙed rokem +1

    I’ve just come across your channel and love that you trialled out this concept! Love finding fellow CZcamsrs to inspire me and devour their content 💕

  • @cynthiahelmich3762
    @cynthiahelmich3762 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    Love it! I recently sewed multiple colors of the same dress to wear for the next year haha! I need a mind break from deciding what to wear or the desire to go into clothing shop ;)

  • @DanielkaElliott
    @DanielkaElliott Pƙed 2 lety +9

    I found this inspiring. I've been living out of a suitcase (not litterally my clothes is all on a desk. I don't own a suitcase. Lol. ) At my grandma's temporarily. And I feel like the mental strain of choosing clothes is totally gone even if I have more than one option. It's even less than my school uniform was. I think because uniforms aren't a personal choice the paradox of small differences comes into play. But choosing to have a wide or narrow wardrobe is a genuine reflection of yourself as well as a personal choice. (At least to some extent.)

  • @katehildebrant8420
    @katehildebrant8420 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I love how fast you talk! I usually have to change the speed on videos because people talk so slow. Thanks for getting to the point.

  • @thisisarika
    @thisisarika Pƙed 2 lety +26

    Such a cool idea - I like how you decided to do the opposite of what people were suggesting 😂 also I'm lovinggg this new set up!

  • @pippiswelt9464
    @pippiswelt9464 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I've never seen a video with so much words per minute before. 👍 You defintly don't need clothes to express yourself! It was so much fun to watch 🙃

    • @alamedadanceparty
      @alamedadanceparty Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Right?!? The speed of speech was blowing my mind.

    • @guadamara6919
      @guadamara6919 Pƙed 2 lety

      I thought the same! It's impressive but I'm easily sensory overwhelmed and had to slow down the speed to .75 😅 She sounds so nice and sweet! I know that's just me being sensitive to random stuff

  • @TheOriginalOrkdoop
    @TheOriginalOrkdoop Pƙed rokem +1

    I'm looking forward to building a capsule wardrobe too! I have the same feelings as you about "expressing" myself with clothes. I think it's going to be so easy to just wear a few quality things everyday.

  • @SallyZhouPsych
    @SallyZhouPsych Pƙed 2 lety +15

    I feel like this is a good strategy to resist against the urge to buy new clothes.

  • @risenorth4263
    @risenorth4263 Pƙed 2 lety

    First time watching your videos! I love your style! And the painting in the back is absolutely stunning!! 🕊

  • @andreeacristea65
    @andreeacristea65 Pƙed rokem

    You are gorgeous Elizabeth. Your confidence and "Joie de vivre" are shining thru. Love your red lips and your hairstyle. Your experiment made me think I will stick mostly to black, white clothes. Thank You for doing this experiment.

  • @justine5129
    @justine5129 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love this video concept! ♄

  • @swethan2205
    @swethan2205 Pƙed 2 lety

    love that painting in the back!

  • @mensesol
    @mensesol Pƙed rokem

    Hi, Elizabeth today I found your channel with this video, I immediately subscribed 'cause felt that your energy and point of view are what I need in my life. Def going to discover more of your content. Also, I feel that your channel will grow greatly thanks to your positive energy. It was nice to meet you!

  • @aurora6849
    @aurora6849 Pƙed 2 lety +16

    I consider myself a very eccentric person but I can't bring myself to try and express it with clothes on a daily basis. I like to feel comfortable so my mind and energy are at the top and I prefer that my clothes work as a blank canvas without distracting too much from my actual self, nor automatically associate me with some sort of label. I used to think that if I wore basic repeated clothes I would be shutting my own expression but I start to believe it's actually the opposite (for me at least, everyone's free to disagree).
    Especially teenage culture puts a lot of emphasize on clothes as expression but I notice they end up using it more as masks. A look can be associated with a certain persona and it's more comfortable to kinda play that act than to be yourself with no embellishments added.
    It's like you had to end up facing who really are besides your fashion and that's something a lot of people are scared of doing, and don't even notice because fashion is force fed to us and put on a pedestal.
    Don't get me wrong, I like fashion as actual expression, but I don't feel it's healthy to base your whole identity on what you wear and too many people do that. I guess they end up growing and realize there's more to life.

  • @jessicalong9206
    @jessicalong9206 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I started doing this about 2 years ago. I fell into it slowly. At first it started because I wasn’t comfortable with my body and I found a go to outfit type that made me feel good: Nice skinny jeans and the super soft tee from Torrid. I have this shirt in all the solid colors (but more black ones) and I have Judy Blue skinny jeans in a few shades. So basically the exact same outfit but in various shades lol. I call it my uniform (as a joke) but it has totally changed how I feel about myself, the clothes, and shopping for the better. It has taken the stress out of shopping, getting dressed, and my nerves of how people view me and how I view myself. You are so right when you said no one notices and no one really cares about it. People just like me for me (you for you). It’s the personality and confidence in a person that really counts.
    Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad to know I am not weird lol.

  • @blossomnessstudios4446
    @blossomnessstudios4446 Pƙed rokem +1

    This makes me feel so much better, I needed this before school started.
    I've started to get soooo stressed about having fresh new outfits every day, I got antsy even wearing the same skirt 2x a week.
    It sucks because I don't have a whole lot of clothes that I LIKE.
    I do like expressing myself through clothes, it's really important to me and It's huge part of my life. but sometimes it takes up wayyy too much space in my mind when I should be thinking of other things, money, and causes un-due stress.
    I hope I can figure out a dressing routine for the school year that I'm comfortable in, I need more base pieces in my wardrobe.

  • @hhhoneycomb
    @hhhoneycomb Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I love this, I’m moving towards this . The older I get I’m getting tired of picking outfits

  • @valerieblomquist1253
    @valerieblomquist1253 Pƙed rokem

    I love how fast you speak. I had to check my playback speed and make sure it wasn’t sped up (sometimes I can’t stand slow speakers so I’ll speed them up). Never met someone who speaks so fast, especially for a lifestyle channel!!!

  • @vaguelyAsh
    @vaguelyAsh Pƙed 2 lety +4

    You already express yourself through your clothes.... You are consistent. I am a new subscriber too 🙂 but a fashion gal.

  • @lucindalaree4666
    @lucindalaree4666 Pƙed rokem +7

    I love the idea to avoid fast fashion, people pleasing and that less is more when you purchase high quality classic clothing that you love.

  • @natashaetschmann
    @natashaetschmann Pƙed rokem

    I really enjoyed watching this! I feel like we have a huge issue with overconsumption so this is such great challenge and reflection.

  • @sanjanayadav6360
    @sanjanayadav6360 Pƙed 2 lety

    This is my second video of yours and I have started feeling you are awesome. Stay blessed.

  • @hannah-zx8rn
    @hannah-zx8rn Pƙed rokem +9

    i remember reading an article about this a few months ago and seeing the same subject pop up again, it's really making me curious about the experience and making me want to do it. I've noticed recently how obsessive I became about clothes and picking out outfits to wear and it really made me unhappy. I've made decisions on my shopping habits and how much fashion content I see online which has very much lessened that obsessiveness. I think doing this though would be pretty fun in a way so I think I'll try it

    • @lr5497
      @lr5497 Pƙed rokem +2

      I’m proud of you. I did the same thing. Consumerism was killing my finances and mental health.

  • @LLearner1121
    @LLearner1121 Pƙed rokem

    You are so gorgeous. I love wearing black too and looking into minimalism. U have inspired me to just 'Keep calm and wear black' 😁😎

  • @marjanazimi5921
    @marjanazimi5921 Pƙed rokem +1

    i love this!!

  • @robespierrey
    @robespierrey Pƙed rokem +2

    My coworkers would have noticed and commented about that everyday from day two to day thirty and my girlfriends would have asked if I am depressed again.

  • @C.C.369
    @C.C.369 Pƙed rokem +2

    I love the relationship between us and our favorite black dress đŸ–€âœš

  • @sangeerthanam4333
    @sangeerthanam4333 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    I really want to try this someday. My aunt has always been wearing two clothes simultaneously everyday and I used to be amazed how she did it. And recently I have been realising it and also came across this video. Now I am truly inspired to try it.

  • @nartarlyiatremaynne1239
    @nartarlyiatremaynne1239 Pƙed rokem

    The universe was showing off when you were made.
    This so made me smile, your vlogs are beyond fabulous.
    I discovered you whilst awaiting a taxi.
    Australia.

  • @ron9403
    @ron9403 Pƙed 2 lety +7

    I buy the same jeans in black, grey, white and light blue (straight fit). So versatile and easy to wear.

  • @AleenaMalik
    @AleenaMalik Pƙed 2 lety

    This video is absolute gold! I literally wear sweats daily and didn't want to put effort into everyday wear (I work from home) buttttt I feel like making a 'uniform' actually sounds really good! Thanks Girl

  • @vicki9298
    @vicki9298 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    This is interesting. You came up in my feed, This video actually ! And I am a sewist. I make most of my own clothes. I have found that expressing myself through pattern and fabric choices is a learned experience, for me at least. Time changes what I like what I am drawn to, but also I am learning about styles that are becoming to me personally and fabric can take the EXACT same pattern and make it look Totally different!! Actually, most of use use our tnt...tried and true...patterns over and over, changing sleeves, collars or fabric and getting an entirely different look even with the same fabric content just different color, pattern or design on the fabric.
    I found your video to be fascinating!!!

  • @haziqanuar01
    @haziqanuar01 Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I love to hear your talking, I hope I can speak English fluently like you 😊

  • @Mustafa_Ünal
    @Mustafa_Ünal Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Thanks for sharing your experience ❀❀

  • @rhythmicelegance4670
    @rhythmicelegance4670 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Going to do something similar đŸ–€. Craving elegant simplicity.

  • @kyndriid2616
    @kyndriid2616 Pƙed rokem +1

    You got me at 4:50 when you started going on a tangent about how people say you're a loud personality and you don't get it. The self-realization arrow from editing Elizabeth was brilliant! I hope watching this back was cathartic for you. I teared up a bit with you.
    Also, I noticed the child defense flinches when you recalled the criticism of others saying you don't express yourself because you don't do it with clothing. I could feel the pain of that memory in that moment and how it spiked your energy to immediately defend yourself. Look at your surroundings! Your beautiful art, the skulls, the Greek statues, your plants, and decorative lights. You don't need to self-express through loud clothing because you do it through what fills your physical, mental, and spiritual spaces. Being LOUD is not a bad thing, and I wish I could just reach out and hug you through the screen.
    You are consistent in how you present yourself to the world. I have noticed you wear a lot of blacks and I've caught myself thinking "I should cut out more colors from my closet." You're always so neat on camera. Clean hair, clean makeup, a clean black top, and elegant jewelry. Your use of black actually aids your overall aesthetic. You don't look Goth (scary/dead, etc.) because your red hair and bright lips bring enough life into the look.
    I am a style junkie but ALSO very opposed to having a lot of things. I also have sensory issues and only tolerate certain materials. Minimalism and only keeping clothes that are comfortable, convenient, and cute, has saved me a lot of time and money. I wear the same 5-10 outfits, but damn I look good doing it. You're personal style game is strong, you're doing great, and I love your content. Only change if it feels right for you, not because you feel you must. It's so great finding a similar mind online and a role model who is intelligent, creative, and curious.
    Have a beautiful day!

  • @kaytee789
    @kaytee789 Pƙed 2 lety +8

    I honeslty love your concept of wearing black and it makes you more elegant and classy.
    One thing that you could use to express yourself is golden types of jewelery and diferent hairstyle, different lip and nail color if you are into manicure and make up.
    Im really jealous i wish i could pull of that look but because i have warmer and darker skin tone im not sure if id look good

  • @Selene-cl9gy
    @Selene-cl9gy Pƙed 2 lety

    I love your hair and makeup. I’d love a video explaining how you do that.

  • @Helen-ki9gg
    @Helen-ki9gg Pƙed rokem

    This video just popped up on my feed and it is funny because I have been wearing these black flowy pants basically everyday the past month since I have gotten them, thinking people would notice but the pants make me feel great. So now I definitely have the confidence after watching this that no one would care if I continue to wear these pants. I have debated getting more in different colors now, thinking people would care😆 I also love the deepish meaning behind this and finding more sense of self thru tgis challenge. Thank you for doing this and sharing!

  • @linapfeifer8055
    @linapfeifer8055 Pƙed 2 lety

    This is so cool! Thanks!

  • @robertmartyniak4299
    @robertmartyniak4299 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    You are stunning and such a lovely person with a beautiful personality!!!

  • @writerinrwanda
    @writerinrwanda Pƙed 2 lety +6

    I've always felt most comfortable in black, too. My favourite outfit is jeans and a simple black top that hangs well. I would happily wear it for the rest of my life. I hate that feeling of standing in front of your wardrobe trying to decide what to wear. It just feels like there are so many other (more interesting) things to do in the day.

  • @rishabhyadav89
    @rishabhyadav89 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    After watching you, I have started wearing black. Life is quite easy. Love to see your vlogs

  • @youjungu5173
    @youjungu5173 Pƙed rokem

    very very very inspiring video and experiment!

  • @NCcrumpet
    @NCcrumpet Pƙed 2 lety

    Great experiment! For me, a capsule wardrobe has accomplished a lot of the same things. It has freed me up a lot in terms of thinking about shopping. I have 60 items in my closet and only really think about shopping when the seasons change and I want to change up a few pieces. It's fabulous and makes shopping less stressful, too, when you can walk into a store or online and know what you "need". I only put things into my capsule that fit well and make me feel great so it has the benefit you discussed as well. On the plus side, people seem to think I put a lot of thought into my outfits, well my mom anyway. Most people, as you say, don't notice!

  • @Woowaawoo526
    @Woowaawoo526 Pƙed rokem

    I LOOVVEEE how fast you talk đŸ€©

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate8 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love the painting behind you!

  • @hibanizami
    @hibanizami Pƙed rokem

    I like how this was like sort of a spin on the classic styling one dress in
 ways

  • @laurac86
    @laurac86 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love wearing color, I love the feelings it invokes, the expression it provides, and while black is something I do wear and not too often I could r imagine wearing it every single day! I do love the idea of not having to think about what you’re gonna wear every day

  • @sujammaz
    @sujammaz Pƙed 2 lety

    hmmmm so i talked myself out of buying the same top 3 times recently and you just gave me the perfect explanation why i almost instantly regretted it have been wanting to go back and see if the other two are still available. i guess it was a conflict betwen the fact that i actually love fashion a lot but also have a lot of body image issues so getting all three shirts seemed kind of like giving up on being the rebel fashionista i want to be/actually am deep inside. you just helped me redefine that to investing into a treasured staple (i'm SO in love with the one i did buy, have been wearing it for days now) being the truly rebellious fashionista thing, instead of running after some stereoypical ideal of novelty. also, owning the same item multiple times might very well inspire me to try out some diy projects on them ^^

  • @gauriyardi6340
    @gauriyardi6340 Pƙed rokem +1

    I love that you express yourself with your actual self! I don't know why, but that seems like a relevation.

  • @Hamless_Kiwi
    @Hamless_Kiwi Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Are you going to tell us where you bought the dress? You look stunning!

  • @finishthis.project
    @finishthis.project Pƙed rokem +3

    as a person diagnosed with adhd late in life I identify with so much of the content I've seen of you so far and especially with the part of being considered a loud person lol.

    • @DeniseSkidmore
      @DeniseSkidmore Pƙed rokem +1

      This channel is a breath of fresh air for adhd. Lean into your strengths, work with your weaknesses, don't just try harder to be neurotypical. She never says ADHD but it's one of the best ADHD channels.

    • @finishthis.project
      @finishthis.project Pƙed rokem

      @@DeniseSkidmore I guess you mean neurotypical and yes, absolutely agree. But being told that you're wrong the way you are different, maybe not even directly, I feel it's very hard to see how prejudiced one can be toward oneself. to not see the obvious solution. I loved that about some of her content, I would've never considered these so called weaknesses my strengths.

    • @DeniseSkidmore
      @DeniseSkidmore Pƙed rokem +1

      @@finishthis.project I blame autocorrect. :)

  • @fordraptor224
    @fordraptor224 Pƙed 2 lety

    Bless you Elizabeth.

  • @ruirui4087
    @ruirui4087 Pƙed rokem +1

    Honestly, I can relate with this so well. Especially with your thoughts and opinions about all of this. I'm still in highschool and I find it really stressful and unnecessary to buy so any clothes or own so many clothes ever since I was young. Although I don't wear the same clothes for a month, my wardrobe is limited to a few clothes. My parents have often wanted me to wear other clothes and I do that when they make me, but I don't particularly like it. I just find it mentally exhausting. However, one that I could not relate to was you being a very loud person and expressing yourself with your face and voice, as I am pretty quiet person. I do express myself in other ways though, however because of this, people tend to try and push me to wear bright clothes so that I don't seem so demure i suppose. I just find it really uncomfortable and no one really seems to understand how I feel about clothes. Seeing you trying out this "challenge" was really nice as I found that I'm not the only one who feels this way and its also really interesting to learn about the social perspective behind it.
    Sorry for the long ramble... in short... I loved the video. Thank you so much!

  • @jojosantiago2576
    @jojosantiago2576 Pƙed 2 lety +16

    Its like you have a uniform that you wear everyday, that is not a problem besides you carry it with good taste and sophistication.👍👍👍👍👍💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

  • @miriamajigboye7473
    @miriamajigboye7473 Pƙed rokem +1

    This is amazing 👏

  • @ThatOneLadyOverHere
    @ThatOneLadyOverHere Pƙed 2 lety +4

    I hate limited use clothing. I love clothes that I can wear over and over. I specifically got my wedding dress made so that I can use it over and over through out my life in a very specific setting. Also, this video makes me want to make a dress that is perfect for me and just wear it constantly because that sounds nice.

  • @lucindalaree4666
    @lucindalaree4666 Pƙed rokem

    Love this experiment! Often we think others are more observant then they really are or give others more credit and try Our best to please. Most people don’t really notice ore care!

  • @saritether4500
    @saritether4500 Pƙed rokem

    Your hair is perfect accessory to your dress đŸ’œđŸ„°

  • @EllaKleinPT
    @EllaKleinPT Pƙed 2 lety

    What a lovely idea, I'd be into that. I do wear super bright colours all the time, so I'm interested to see if more people would notice.

  • @zahra5301
    @zahra5301 Pƙed 2 lety

    I love ur loud personality♡

  • @augustlunaonline
    @augustlunaonline Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I love buying multiples of the same clothing item! Sometimes I buy the same color (usually black), sometimes I buy a different color. When I find something that fits just right and looks great, I want to wear it again and again!

  • @noodles806
    @noodles806 Pƙed 2 lety

    I’m like you and wear a lot of black, but even then I still had a lot of items. I’m finally paring my wardrobe down to exactly what I actually wear. I totally experienced the loss of desire to shop like you said though!