I am SO rooting for the end of shein and those ridiculous hauls! I am not quite a fashion girlie, but I try my best to be an ethical consumer and thus naturally gravitate towards thrift shopping, hand-me-downs, and second-hand buys. I completely understand wanting to purchase new (cute!) clothes for an affordable cost - I have done it before, I won't lie - because in this economy there's no way I'm buying a $40 tshirt... but in the end I feel better knowing my money is NOT directly funding unethical practices. It does feel like an uphill battle when you consider the fact that H&M, forever 21, target, zara, uniqlo, urban outfitters, brandy melville, old navy, and basically every other clothing store is almost as bad as shein is.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

I am on the same page! I thrift a ton, but I still buy new things. For me it’s all about making sure it’s stuff I love and will get lots of wear out of 😊

@scorpionic-night

Ай бұрын

whats your plan to change the world ?

Your soft curly hairstyle absolutely does suit your features very well, soft and rounded and romantic

I have noticed lately that I am very turned off by the “shein” look. And it’s everywhere, Target has the same types of sweaters to but I’m at the point where I’m embarrassed to wear it cause it’s glaringly obvious that it’s a cheap, poorly constructed, poor material garment. I’m just gonna thrift my stuff more. There’s so much good quality things to be found out there! Awesome video! Really agree with so much that you said!

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

omg I totally feel that way about target now too!!! They used to have pretty good basics and staple wardrobe items but now Wild Fable has gone crazy with the y2k-ish/shein styles 😭 i feel like it makes me look like a middle schooler which is not the vibe I want 😂

I’ve literally been focusing on serious hair care, avoiding polyester like the plague, and looking for pearls and waistcoats recently so I think you’re so on the money here. Also v excited for everything in the riding boots, Peter Pan collar, 2010s does prep category 😍

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

I’m such a sucker for the 2010s prep style!! 😍

@vanierstreetcats4929

6 ай бұрын

Just looking at polyester makes me itch. I react to a lot of synthetic anything, polyester is the worst tho. I really don't like that fabric, whether it causes a reaction or not, I cannot stand it. For me it's like wearing one of those weight loss steam suits, that makes me sweat just thinking about it 😶‍🌫

Yes, born in Europe. We love to be glamorous & elegant everyday no matter where we are going. We walk a lot so we enjoy the sidewalks as our runway 💃🏼

@RockNess15

6 ай бұрын

we must live in different parts of europe 😂

Your sweater and makeup are so good with your coloring.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🩷

60s inspired clothing is my happy place ❤❤❤ Also…. Yellow is 100% my thing! In all it’s forms

@barbarasoutas4510

4 ай бұрын

60's and 70's are my thing=❤

I’m not that into bonnets or doll fashion but to irritate men - yes! I’m in.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Amen 😂🙏🏻

the issue with the 'europeans are polished/always look good' idea isnt just that its incorrect and based in romanticism but that its fundamentally classist and erases the majority of the european population. theres no harm in being more specific than just 'european' in future

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the clarification! I hadn’t thought of it in this way. I lived in Germany for a couple years and I guess my experience is tailored to that area 😊

@catmoon-

6 ай бұрын

It's also very based on big European cities like Paris and Rome. I wish people in my country actually put some effort into their fashion, they mostly wear basic jeans and basic sweaters or crewnecks and also a lot of athleisure wear.

@joytotheworld9255

6 ай бұрын

It’s not that deep

@Maya-xv6nn

6 ай бұрын

@@michaeladickson I think a lot of countries follow that culture of always dressing up no matter how small the errand is. Although I hear this more commonly for Europe, I know this to be true for a fact in Mexico and I have heard similarly from Asian countries. I think that although generalizations are always tough, there is some truth to how in certain countries it is more commonly accepted to be super casual while in other countries it is not.

@honestitis

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Over 700 million people live in Europe, so when US Americans say “Europeans”, it sounds ridiculous to us.

i had a bonnet last winter, maybe even the winter before...not to say i am ahead of fashion at all, just that trends are super duper quick. bonnets are actually quite timeless. i also think that ballet flats will be more mainstream. i have seen a lot of youtubers getting ballet flats in their haul in the last year, particularly miu miu. i think a lot of the trends you are describing are basically alexa chung circa 2010. we've moved past early 2000s and are now onto 2010. 2010s were peter pan collars, ballet flats, little flicks in hair, they were 60s reconnaisance but done in a 2000s way. i don't mind trends much but i like when people do something new with those trends. hoping to see that in the new year. thanks heaps for the content. just adding my two cents (sorry it's long lol).

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

I love comments like this!! Super cool to hear what people are thinking about what’s happening in fashion right now. I totally agree we are moving into a 2010’s inspired era (which I don’t hate??)

@hellothanksforbeinghere

6 ай бұрын

@@michaeladickson thanks for being open to feedback! Alexa chung just wrote a piece on why they think that kinda fashion is coming back. Something to do with it being nostalgic, a time for partying, especially when so much is wrong in the world politically and ecologically. My personal fave of that era is Cory Kennedy and the kids from Skins (actually they prob pre date this era) lol. ✌️

@katez7412

6 ай бұрын

Man fashion trends are so fast right now that if you stick with the recent ones, in like 5 years you will be seen as being ahead of the times and reigning in the "new trend" a few years later. 😂 It is crazy for 2010 to already be back. That wasn't even 15 years yet! At least the 90s comeback was 20-30 years back.

I think Europeans only look overdressed cause people in the US love the sweatpants look.

I studied fashion and I can confirm, that this degree doesn't matter at all to make predictions, so don't worry. I often feel like even ppl that didn't study it are more open & aware of things. idk how to describe it.

honestly was burning through the 2024 trends predictions videos on a 3am binge but your video was honestly very lovely and i really loved your commentary! i think these are really great trends and overviews on the trends that we're beginning to see (and that hopefully emerge this year); fingers personally crossed for bonnets because i love that sort of lolita (the j-fashion term, not the novel LOL) look

Coming from a hairdresser… the bangs are spot on. My coworker got bangs because she wanted to feel like Anne Hathaway, I got bangs to look like Barbie and a lot of my clients have been getting bangs. Everyone has been loving it

You’re so underrated this was such a good video

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

thank you!!🥰🩷🩷

My favorite place to find great quality natural fiber pieces is Quince. Love their cotton, cashmere and merino!

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

I’ve been interested in that brand! Wasn’t sure if they were good or not, thanks! 🩷

@jodik9167

6 ай бұрын

@@michaeladickson So very good! (Dangerous for my wallet good!)

Omg the 7 days of hair was a blast from the past!! I even remember that EXACT first page spread you shared. I remember being so disappointed I couldn't do any of them well and thought it made me less cool. lol I even used one of the tutorials for my grade 9 grad hair!

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

hahaha same!! 13 year old me was filled with so much rage at 7am because I couldn’t do a dutch crown braid 😂

Aghhhhhh I love this girl’s personality! The video was also so helpful and insightful so thanks!

@ThatOneWeirdBlackGirl

6 ай бұрын

Not to mention how pretty she is in whatever she wears! Her face really glows!

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

These are such sweet comments 🥹 thank you so much, glad you’re here!! 🩷✨

Stumbled across this video and I’m so glad, love these predictions!!!

I feel like early tumblr/Indie sleaze fashion is going to be big which is pretty sexy compared to recent trends

The list is very good.But at yhe end of the day, what you like and feel the best is your trend 😊

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

100%!

I so love your turtleneck sweater.

All I had to do was hear you mention Princess Diana and I immediately subscribed. You get me. I literally just filmed a trends video for tiktok and half of this is in it. My take: 90s classic minimalism Natural fibres Bangs + luscious hair Huge emphasis on Princess Di + cbk Peter Pan collars + peplum blouses 2010 preppy with a twist Kitten heals for casual wear Ballet flats + Mary Jane’s Riding boots / riding aesthetic English countryside core

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Amazing!!

loved this, great video!

(if it hasnt been mentioned) Quince has a $50 cashmere sweater (100%) that is LOVELY. I have one and am definitely planning on getting more. They actually have a lot of affordable, quality products, and I have a lot on my little wish list! With that sweater, I'd say if you are between sizes, order up, or order up if you want it looser. I am a s/m and ordered a medium and it is a nice, comfortable fitted 'fit' (not too tight, not loose, just the 'right' accurate true to size fit). If I had wanted it a bit looser, I would have been disappointed. *usually* mediums are looser than this sweater is on me. They also have a great return policy.

Just found your channel and i love it !!! ✨

I love this content!! Specially the white street style commentators part 😂🎉 Regards from Southend Spain! 👋

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Hahaha thank you!! what can I say 🤷🏻‍♀️ they get on my nerves 😂

i love your predictions! i hope they come true 💜

OMG- I totally get you! I just subscribed to your channel because I loved the way you just described the 3 groups of Fashionistas! "The KZread girlies will run their errands dressed up or overdressed & polished." " The Instagram girlies will be 90's minimalists." & "The Tiktok girls will be a mesh of both!" I'm a KZread girlie all the way!!! & I always over-dress & look polished even to shop at Walmart so looks like I'm good to go. Thanks for a great video, I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos. 💞💓💕

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for such a nice comment!! 🥰 glad you’re here and hope you enjoy 🩷✨

I love your turtleneck sweater

I love the sweater you are wearing here. I think I have it or something very similar. Mine is Issac Mizrahi for target 😂 I love the red and pink together. ❤

Dressing up! Hell yah!!! Saw two people in boujee coats in plush Velvet on public transit!! In canada.shicked me. Thank Goddess!! Glad to have found your channel. Thank you.

you would ROCKKK bangs!!

@michaeladickson

4 ай бұрын

Spoiler- i got them! 🤩

The huge Peter Pan Collars are back in Russian Modest Women Instagram. The Doll Style in general.

As a european person, you are right, it's less normalized to go downtown in a very casual outfit that jeans at least. Also, you're very pretty.

I heart bonnet and I assumed a bonnet to sleep in. I was like “this is an all year thing wym 🤨” lmao

still, us europeans dont usually dress up for running errands 😂 you will see a lot more casual wear and joggers with hoodies than dressed up people 😂😂

omg cracking up at 4:45 european comment, like the exact facial expressions and tone I would use, too funny!

ah you are so cute pls you are going to be so big so fast n i cant wait !! loved everything about this, subscribed xxxxx

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 🩷🫶🏻

In my late teens I sprained my ankle at the beach. Had issues wearing heels ever since. It would give out even not in heels occasionally. This past Halloween it finally fractured 😭 being a 37yr old mother of 2 I'm not worried about not being able to wear heels but def holding on to the flat shoe trend till my death 😂

How would you describe your aesthetic? Your this look was so flawless I wonder if you have a Pinterest. I’m glad you were on my algorithm, you gained a subscriber.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!! It’s kinda hard to describe my style because I don’t think it fits into one aesthetic but I look at a lot of Parisian styles, 90’s princess diana & Carolyn bessette-Kennedy, vintage archives from j Crew and ll bean, and scandi influencers. Hope that helps!! 🩷

Honestly this year I don’t think I’m gonna go with bows, I’ll be going more for flowers and floral vibes, I get the hype tho, but I definitely think things in the hair or on the head, we don’t do hats and stuff enough anymore!!!! 90s is definitely coming back tho, I just hope it doesn’t lead to the same body issues that were prevalent.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Justice for hats!!! I recently pulled out my beret again and I’m obsessed

Not gonna lie, I've been rewatching Ugly Betty and I really want certain kitchy pattern combos to be celebrated! So tired of beige and plain and boring. I am done seeing fashion icons get praised for white tshirts and jeans with a blazer. Can we just dress for our bodies in complimentary colors, please? I miss the FUN. Fashion hasn't been as fun recently.

@pragya8637

6 ай бұрын

Yes more colour! I have been trying to incorporate colour by incorporating big colourful earrings😆

I’m thinking the not being conscious of fabrics is a youth thing. As you get older and have a little more income you can be more discerning. Or as a poor kid I picked up silk and wool from the thrift store Silk and wool from the thrift store.

Actually in an evironmental approach and impact vintage clothing that are actually relevant to current fashion trends were well made and you can buy really nice recycled fashion and lessen your impact exponentially as you can buy at local merchants, consignment stores and thrift stores. Not only will you hug a tree and kiss the planet it you will be fashion forward while your doing it...especially the things that you can get like leather and materials that now are not necessarily socially acceptable but have a lot less impact than a Vegan product that is made new...#justsayin. Loved your video SUBSCRIPTION ADDED thank you.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Yes I agree!!! I looove finding second hand vintage and recently have discovered how good eBay can be for vintage leather 😍 thanks for the comment and subscribe 🥰🩷

Over dressed it's my thing...I'm so ready for that😊

Had to come down here and comment about the leggings thing- I wore leggings outside of my apartment to go work out and for no other reason when I lived in Spain. I wore leggings to the grocery store ONCE and felt everyone staring at me. Literally never again 😭

Polyester and fast fashion isn't a trend, if people can't afford good quality clothes they won't buy it.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Polyester and fast fashion are definitely trending for the 2020s. It’s trendy right now to buy heaps of clothes every few months on websites like shein or temu. Overconsumption is the problem here because many of these clothes are worn once and then donated/thrown out. Clothes from these websites are often unnatural fibers like polyester which is not as durable as natural fibers and does not break down once thrown out. I also said that fast fashion is fine if you are consuming it in reasonable quantities and that when possible to look for natural fibers at fast fashion stores. I buy fast fashion because a $15 100% cotton t shirt from Uniqlo is more accessible to me than an $80 100% cotton t shirt from an ethical slow fashion brand. My hope is that people buy clothes they cherish and wear often instead of buying and dumping.

@katez7412

6 ай бұрын

​@@michaeladicksonthis is so true!! I'll also throw out there that many communities have nonprofits that give away clothes for those who don't have the means or very low cost (like fill a bag for a price) for the general public who may not be eligible for assistance but still can't afford consignment. That's where we get most of our clothes. Everything from like old 80s clothes to currently trending items. And for all ages and stages. Literally just got 3 of my boys some lightly used Nikes for $1 each yesterday as we opt for quality with how hard they wear them out. Minimizing wardrobes can also help people have a closet of quality pieces. If all other options fail, there are also local buy nothing groups. I have donated items on there when we haven't given to the local nonprofit that we shop at and people are constantly giving plenty of good quality items. So I agree that occasional purchases of fast fashion sites isn't super problematic, it is when it is to excess. Most mass made clothes have this issue and I even noticed people starting these boutiques just upcharging on Shein & Temu items. So first and foremost, I think reusing, making do with what we have, and buying used should be what we aim for before looking used and go from there. To assume low income families have to buy cheap quality items by default is a little insulting and a weird way to try and avoid responsibility. I have a large family and we literally turn our utilities down and take money we save to buy clothing items we need as we don't have a place for it in the budget at the moment. But it works and we still generally get high quality items. Just not in excess. And I have bought stuff off of Shein and Temu before, but only when we need specific items that I can't find reasonably priced elsewhere and I have been happy with our purchases, but low income doesn't mean you have to purchase from there by any means. So many other alternatives. This year my goal is patience. If I don't find it used then I will wait and find it when I find it or do without. Though at least 80% of what I'm looking for I do find at some point. Some trends are so fast though that I notice I should have just skipped the item!

Psst psst... If you want nice and beautifully crafted riding boots that will last for decades, get real horseriding boots. Find a saddlery and go try some on. They'll cost less than the fashionable replica and they're made for comfort and durability. I've been buying Chelsea, high shaft and laced boots from there since my horse riding days.

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

This is brilliant!!! 🤩

Bella Baxter 2024

Everyone should do what I did, buy fake bangs. When you get the urge, put them on. I have this fantasy of bangs working for me (love some sharp bobs with bangs). But I don't think it would work with my fine hair, I also do no styling whatsoever and don't want to "need" to. And yes please end the Shein trend. I've never ordered from there, but if I was younger I probably would have (harder to avoid/stop yourself). Quality, good work conditions and minimal environmental impact should always be trendy! :)

@rebeccaed2018

6 ай бұрын

0% cashmere lol that is wild.

Mainland Europe maybe, we look like sacks of shite in the uk 😂

👍🙌👍🙌✨

Bonnets and Peter Pan collars? Nooooooo😵‍💫🫣😫

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

yesssss!! 😎🎀

hot chicks in bonnets hell yea.. mid 90s amish trend rehash

Interesting! I think the bright yellow makes people look like they are 12. 😂 I do like mustard yellow though! Just a lot more flattering and cozy looking. It gives me more autumn time vibes than prepubescent, like bright yellow.

I also prefer and love natural materials and I am avoiding polyester in clothing...but about wool or cashmere I am worried about animal welfare. I also don't buy leather.....

@candice5570

6 ай бұрын

We just can’t win

@bellevandijk722

2 ай бұрын

Ok walk around naked then

Get some fake bangs.....

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

Too late 💇🏻‍♀️

Your bedding’ messy wrinkle

@michaeladickson

6 ай бұрын

😔

@auntlisa817

6 ай бұрын

And.😐

@emilyrose9518

6 ай бұрын

looks soft and comfy to me! :)

@jennyzavala2803

6 ай бұрын

Mind your business why people like to be so negative new Year can we do better and been a human