My best rule is no ordering from bed! Clothes, but also skincare

I would add items purchased on vacation. They usually suit the place you're visiting but not real life at home.

@Thestyleinsider.

10 күн бұрын

Very true! I've definitely fallen into that trap. Thanks for sharing x

I have more than two black trousers as they differ in style, material, length and width. They are a staple go to for lots of occasions from casual to work to holiday to going out so all get worn. Love your videos 😊

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

Fair enough too 😊

These were me to a t!!!! The black pants syndrome! The late night impulse shopping syndrome! The fomo shopping syndrome! I am a 57 year old woman and you think I would know better but these tips are spot on!!!!! Thanks

Fantasy self is my downfall...I have sooo many red carpet ready dresses and hardly ever go out. However selling them feels like defeat lol

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

But just think of all the space you will create for the things you do wear 😀

These are really good tips, I definitely find comfort in buying new things and have to be careful not to be swept up by my feelings. Great video!

@Thestyleinsider.

14 күн бұрын

Absolutely!!

10 versions of cashmere or camel blazers😂 But I wear them all and purchased them all as vintage !

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

Perfect!!!

So many good things here. I think the more in touch we are with our authentic style plus our realistic lifestyle the more successful we are in avoiding fashion mistakes. Over the years I have learned what looks great on someone else will not look great on me.

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

Absolutely!!

I made a mistake of buying tons of cheap trousers and blazers when I could’ve had that $200 pair that fits and drapes beautifully on my body. I’ve finally invested in more quality pieces and ditching SOME of my cheaper ones. I do have some cheaper pieces that work! It’s amazing how differently a pair of Fashion Nova trousers fit compared to a pair from the Madewell brand. I mean the differences are astonishing. Invest. And I will always have multiple white tees multiple black tees multiple navy tees alllll tees and alllllcolors. Crew and V-neck. Stacks of them will always be clean fresh and available in my collection.

Strongly disagree about not buying multiples in multiple colors. Even buying theee of the same top in white makes sense when you work a lot of hours and travel. When a top is basic, fits well, practical to machine wash and will go with every suit, multiples make sense. I may even want to keep a white and two colors packed in a travel bag with a extra pair of trousers and all my toiletries either in my office or in a "ready to go" bag at home. Also good to keep an emergency top that goes with everything in the office to change into if I spill something or just want to freshen up before a meeting. Multiples purchasing also assures a good fit every time, assures appropriate quality if i am buying on line and saves all kinds of time otherwise spent on searching, transacting, shipping, returning nit to mention all that emotional energy. I also like the idea of wearing one, one in the laundering flow and one on rederve in the closet. I also like to closet whole outfits together so pieces will be available when I pick my outfit for the day based on weather changes. Shoes are such a time investment in finding size, width, arch support, quality, comfort and appearance that multiples make total sense. Time wasted in shoe returns is higher than tops and bottoms returns because of fit. And searching time for shoes can be much higher because of size availability. Cost per wear goes down when you can wear them often because the fit is right. Basic shoe styles are worth having an extra pair in reserve if you don't have time to polish or repair s hoes before you need them again. Also keeping one pair in the office and a duplicate at home for travel and events saves on having to commute with them. Or depending on circumstances, a duplicate pair in the trunk of the car could be helpful. The key to all this is making choices that can be worn with most of your wardrobe. Circumstances and life stage play a big role too. The last two years of my mother's life, I kept a packed overnight bag in the trunk of my car so that i did not have to waste an hour plus driving home and packing, another hour driving back past the office then another hour driving off to a hospital somewhere. I learned real fast when i wasted money buying overnight clothes and toiletries local to the hospital. And you've probably guessed that I needed to do laundry once every 2 to 3 weeks. Two pairs of black pants would have been grossly inadequate. I am sure everyone has their own unique set of life circumstances and values. I don't think we can make a "rule" against duplicates when there are so many potential advantages and savings.

@Thestyleinsider.

12 күн бұрын

I was just sharing my thoughts and experience to prompt some thought on the topic - def sounds like you've got a great system though! x

@kjcaniglia4023

12 күн бұрын

I agree with everything you wrote! I am in the same stage of life. Ready-to-go bag packed because it’s either my mom or my dad heading to the hospital and I’ll be going to work after 8 hours in the ER. There is precious time left with my loved ones and I can’t spend it shopping & caring for basics I could have stocked up on in one buying session.

Good tips. Re late night Instagram buys...I've stopped taking phone to bed. Leave it on charge out of reach. Read a book. Much better bedtime on several levels!

I think wether investing in jewelry or not makes sense, depends a lot on your style. I have three 18k rings that I wear every day, and I LOVE THEM. Same goes for earrings, I switch between 2 or 3 pairs, and it is only on rare occasions that I change them.

How many purchases have I made in the last week? A lot. It’s vintage jewelry! I love it. The good thing about it is I can resale them if I don’t wear them.

@Thestyleinsider.

14 күн бұрын

So true!

The Biggest mistake I ever made was buying clothing made of Faux leather.. and they were pretty much close in price to real leather…never again … lol … live and learn….Ana Sophia ☺️🐶🎵💥♥️

@Thestyleinsider.

12 күн бұрын

Fair enough too - thanks for sharing!

When I make a purchase, I think about how much wear I can get out of it: Can I dress it up? Can I dress it down? As far as black trousers, I have at least a dozen of them in mostly different styles. I love them. They make getting dressed quickly for work easy and almost mindless, because just about anything will match. I've never really been a follower in fashion. I'll buy it only if I like it, not because everyone else has it, and especially because everyone else has it. Even pieces that fashion influencers say are out of style, if it fits me well and if I feel beautiful in it, I will still wear it! Be comfortable in your own skin -- and clothes! And just be happy.

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

Sounds great to me 👏🏼

Omg all are so true!! I am easily swayed and I am bombarded with adverts and influencers picks!

@Thestyleinsider.

10 күн бұрын

Eeek! It happens to us all!

My plan for sale items = items that were in my cart, waiting for a sale!

@Thestyleinsider.

12 күн бұрын

That's perfect!

This is the advise I needed when I was younger.

@Thestyleinsider.

12 күн бұрын

Eeek!

I don't agree with only two pairs of black pants needed. There are crops, there are wide leg, narrow leg, drawstring, different fabrications (i.e, wool for winter, cotton and linen for spring and summer), casual, dressy, pants for flats, pants for heels, etc. Right now I have 5 pairs of black pants and they are all different and create different outfits.

@Thestyleinsider.

12 күн бұрын

Sounds great!

Totally agree with everything you said, I’m so guilty of this myself 🤦‍♀️

@Thestyleinsider.

10 күн бұрын

I think a lot of us can relate!

I live overseas in Kenya and my weakness is late night online shopping - for spendy items that must be shipped from the USA and UK. I do use a customs friendly courier. But the endeavor is otherwise a complete full time job nightmare when it comes to returning said items especially shoes and denim. 🙄 It would be great if you could do an episode on the pitfalls of (long distance) online shopping.

Thank you for the great fashion advice.. 😊😇

@Thestyleinsider.

5 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Didn’t I just watch this? 🤔

@Thestyleinsider.

14 күн бұрын

So sorry I had to re-upload because I uploaded the unedited version first time around (duh!)

@hautepinkandfabulous8416

12 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! Thanks Leonie!

Love your top!

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

Thank you!!

So good that I watched it twice! Wink, wink! 😂 Love ya girlie!💗

@Thestyleinsider.

14 күн бұрын

Yay thanks x

Hi my solution to buying somthing when tired or feeling down is to return it within the time given. That way my wardrobe have almost nothing I dont wear. I also make sure that return is for FREE before I order.

@Thestyleinsider.

12 күн бұрын

Great idea x

A couple of glasses of Rosé and I buy all sorts of things I don’t need.

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

It’s g+t for me 😩😂

I was thinking, what was wrong with the unedited version, and then I realized it didn't have any examples. The video wording was good enough that it didn't actually need any visuals! That said, I will watch again to get the examples. Maybe put the original unedited version back up and re-title this one "with examples" and that one " unedited version without examples" so there is no confusion. You might just get more views that way as well.

@Thestyleinsider.

14 күн бұрын

Yes the first version didn't have the editing and written points to reinforce each idea (the joys of being a senior KZreadr lol) x

@EvelynM-vlogs

14 күн бұрын

@@Thestyleinsider. I'm older than you and only use the senior word when I get a discount!😁 You have mentioned however, that you are in menopause. Been there, done that and that brain fade was soooooo aggravating.

Great advice! We downsized from a 3200 sq. ft. home to a 200 sq. ft. RV. That will also cause you to not buy things. LOL! - Michelle

@Thestyleinsider.

5 күн бұрын

So true! Good for you x

BLACK PANTS: Winter Dress Heel Length Winter Dress Flat Length 3-Season Dress Heel Length 3-Season Dress Flat Length Casual Boot Length Casual Flat Capris Leggings See, that wasn't hard.

@Thestyleinsider.

12 күн бұрын

No it wasn't lol

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@Thestyleinsider.

14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching Carol x

I have an app that’s helping me track my wardrobe and what I actually wear. ❤🎉

@bojanaznidarsic1365

13 күн бұрын

An App? Can you share the name? Thank you in advance 🎉

@Thestyleinsider.

13 күн бұрын

Which one is it? I’d love to know. Is it Indx?

@tdsollog

13 күн бұрын

@@Thestyleinsider. Yes. I’ve been using Indyx. So far, so good.