20 Fashion Mistakes to Avoid: Items I Stopped Buying!

Specific Items I stopped buying because they look unflattering, or cheaply made, or are simply impractical. I'll be covering non leather shoes, non cotton t-shirts, drapey blouses, baggy jeans, mid-rise pants, textile white sneakers, joggers, pajamas, pull on pants, dresses with cinched elastic, and sale items.
I'll also be discussing some fashion no-nos, such as polyester, dry clean only clothes, exhibit pieces, tops with exposed armpits, blazers with metal buttons, and unlined skirts or dresses.
If you're looking for some style and shopping advice, I'll also be sharing tips on how to incorporate sustainable fashion, budget fashion, and fashion for all sizes and different body types. I'll even be sharing some shopping hacks to help you save money and time.
So whether you're a busy mom, a working woman, or just someone looking to upgrade their wardrobe, this video has something for everyone. Join me as I explore the world of fashion and learn about the latest fashion trends, fashion do's and don'ts, and how to build a wardrobe that works for you.Thanks for watching!
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Non Leather shoes
1:24 Non Cotton T-shirts
1:56 Drapey Blouse
2:50 Baggy Jeans
3:21 Mid-Rise Pants
3:46 Textile White Sneakers
4:17 Joggers
4:38 Pajamas
4:52 Pull On Pants
5:19 Dresses with Cinched Elastic
5:58 Sale Items
7:20 Polyester
8:08 Dry Clean Only Clothes
8:37 Exhibit Pieces
9:10 Tops with Exposed Armpits
9:59 Expensive Skincare
10:54 Costume Jewelry
11:28 Blazers with Metal Buttons
11:56 Embelishments or Metal Additions
12:40 Unlined Skirts and Dresses

[@loismanda2236]

Glad to see you promoting a slip!

[@Chicquette]

🫶 Lois, more women should be wearing them especially now that brands are cutting back on inserting them. Thank you for sharing☺️

[@chrisdemnianyk4357]

So true about those "SALE" items! Junk and outdated stuff.

[@Chicquette]

Yes, less is more. I like a good bargain but chasing the sales, I am now very skeptical about them. Thanks for sharing!

[@timelesselementswithchic3299]

Such a good topic. I too stopped wearing sleeveless tops, it's much easier to have a buffer for all day long wear. Leather shoes is a good one, i don't wear anything else either. Well done Paula! 💕

[@debrawilson8049]

I am doing a " clothing purge". Quality over quantity. Im exchanging polyester and man made material shoes for natural materials. I love 100^ cotton, linen cotton blend, leather and silk. I appreciate your videos. Its good to know about fashion trends and their life and what to wear for your body type. You help train my eye,

[@valiaudet3415]

Slips for undergarments are difficult to find atm. Slips actually allow garments to fall beautifully around our bodies. They are modern petticoats. 🎉🎉🎉

[@annamari545]

My closet used to be 90% polyester. Then I started noticing various skin issues. My closet now is about 90% cotton and my skin problems are gone.

[@Chicquette]

This is amazing!! What a great transformation to share. I hear you, same issues here. It's a gratifying process to purify the closet. You probably appreciate and take care of them more don't you? Enjoy them 😘

[@annamari545]

@@Chicquette Definitely. I am taking much better care of my cotton pieces then I ever did with polyester. They feel and look much better. Which inspires me to care for them more.

[@jobaby123]

The solution to the dress cling to tights: put your tights on and then put put some hand/body lotion in your hands and use it to smooth it over the tights. Don’t forget to cover the back too. It neither shows nor ruins your tights. PS. Love your channel!

[@Chicquette]

Hi Jo! Lovely tip, I will definitely try next time. Thank you!! 😘

[@carolalvarez3925]

This video was so good. We all needed this. I have 3 pair of lyocell joggers for summer. I'm a senior and don't wear shorts ( have 2 pair for dog walks only ) and have several slightly heavier weight joggers for winter walks. I am so with you on polyester. I won't buy it at all. Not even if it's a blend. I'm in a hot climate and denim, cotton and linen are my go to fabrics; however, I do have a few viscose or rayon tops...and the lyocell joggers. I'm going to watch your video again so more comments later. Thank you so much for an outstanding video!

[@Chicquette]

Hi Carol! Thank you so much for this detailed comment. I am glad to see I'm not the only one with too many of the same item in my closet. The journey for better fabrics is a lifelong one isn't it? One day at a time, one garment at a time. Please do share, I read all of them. Take care ☺

[@r.a.h1146]

Here’s a weird thing, I’m a Jazzercise instructor so I have to wear tank tops, and even after sweating a class I noticed that the deodorant stick in my cabinet NEEEEVER goes away. I just can’t even remember the last time I actually needed to use it. There was something I always overlooked before becoming old (menopause/hormone chaos) and coming home from the doctor one day with a sudden looooooong list of diet rules. Evidently B O is actually NOT natural and something we need to just accept. It’s a symptom of poorly managed health. My eczema doesn’t seem to exist anymore either. I just had to cut out all the processed/junk foods (and in my case a lot of other things).

[@Chicquette]

Hi! this is such great feedback. Yes ,sweating is natural, I just like to smell clean and with perfume all the time. I also workout during lunch time so refreshing is a must for me. Hormones and the cycle timing also plays a role and I most definitely don't eat as clean as I could 😅. I am so glad to hear that there is a better, cleaner way. Sounds like you had quite the journey and have reached a better place. Well done!

[@susanfanning9927]

I just discovered your videos, and I'm enjoying them. Your advice is solid and definitely relevant. I agree with you about sales--you have to do some research to find out why an expensive item has been marked down by checking the ratings. Even a great store like Norstrom makes this mistake more often than not. I do disagree with you about elastic waist pants. I am in the process of losing weight and am between sizes. Pull-on pants are a blessing at this point because they adjust as I change. I always wear something blousy with them because they just don't look good on me that way. I bought a really cute tie-dye shirt with a knot in the front, and I love it. The colors are faded navy and grey on a white background; not too loud, and it's great for our hot weather. I'm interested to see what else you offer in the videos!

[@Chicquette]

Hi Susan! Welcome to my channel ☺️ thank you for sharing your thoughts on this topic. I like to hear examples when fashion choices work out. And great job on the journey of losing weight, it's not an easy one. I can see how elastic waistbands fit you well. Of course my examples are what work for me and I don't assume they work for everyone. I too have the jeggings. I just don't feel as elegant and put together in them because they feel too sporty. Depends on the activity we wear them for I suppose. Enjoy your flowy top too, sometimes we don't want to put it all out there and the tight bottoms balance out the top volume. Keep going you are doing great 😃

[@chriswatson1698]

I have a lot of wool and silk clothes which I wash by hand, but I use the spin dry to get the water out. I have always worn woolen pant that I have sewn myself. Pre washing the fabric, before cutting it out ensures that it doesn't shrink when I wash the completed pants.

[@Chicquette]

Hi Chris! Wow some gems in here for us. Thank you for sharing. How I wish I made my own clothes. Prewashing is a very thoughtful and practical idea. Most shrink because we don't read the label. Thanks again 😘

[@chriswatson1698]

@@Chicquette Washing woolen trousers is not a big job at all. It is when you have to iron them and get the centre front creases in, that you begin to regret not sending them to the dry cleaners. If I was a more average shape, and I didn't have such a fondness for wool and silk, I would buy more of my clothes ready made. They are so cheap now.

[@Chicquette]

@@chriswatson1698 I hear you. I am growing my tolerance to steaming but the folds, or thick cotton to steam for 40+ minutes 🙄 not fun. And those are also the pieces I don't reach for as often because of it.

[@tennilledebysingh5819]

I only have 2 joggers, but they are the nicer ones you can dress up, I don't like masculine, frumpy joggers or baggy cargo style. I have seriously decreased the amount of clothing I own simply because it's a waste of time, money & energy. We only wear about 20% of our clothes anyway,so why have too much? And like you, I am becoming more conscious of materials, how clothes fit my body & my own tastes. So, less and higher quality!

[@Chicquette]

Yes! Absolutely, less is more. I've also come to terms with liking items that I don't necessarily need to buy. I can just enjoy them for a few minutes on display or on someone else and move on. Our own closets are full as is. Trim down more or rotate between closets/ seasons and you get the same new feeling for free. I am also becoming more and more aware of the waste we produce with clothing. And all of the sudden making a purchase to start the cycle of decisions around that one item is becoming heavier to make. Definitely need to think twice before adding. Thank you for watching and sharing Tennille! 😘

[@minnie383]

i don't have a slip-on but it seems a good idea bc linings are usually polyester even when the shell is not. so i usually just cut them out, especially from summer dresses.

[@Chicquette]

Interesting! I don't think I've thought about removing the lining. I usually look at all the details of what materials are used. Indeed most are polyester. Well made garments don't go half way most times. Will definitely look into the slip for this summer with linen dresses. Thank you for sharing 🫶

[@donnasanford3970]

I love my blazers with metal buttons

[@imalrockme]

The cinched elastic waist is a nightmare to me!!!!!

[@Chicquette]

Yes it can be unflattering as well. But they are not the most comfortable and just look less desirable to me plenty of better quality designs out there. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@debrawilson8049]

I'm going to look through your Playlist. I need help purging my closet. HELP 😮😮😂😊

[@robynwells8249]

I love your sweater may I ask where you purchased it from?

[@Chicquette]

Hi Robyn! Thank you for noticing the sweater it's from Banana Republic 100% wool. Unfortunately they don't cary them any longer, I tried searching for other colors as well for myself a while ago. Perhaps next season they will come back with more wool. Right now they have the forever sweater which is cotton, take a look : shopstyle.it/l/bVL5Y

[@robynwells8249]

@@Chicquette I know what ones you’re talking about. They were my favorite and would buy a couple every year, and then they stopped making them. I’ve even tried Poshmark. Why in the world do retailers stop making classics?

[@Chicquette]

@@robynwells8249 yes I agree. I'm hoping for the next season. I even saw Costco brought in wool undershirts this last season. First time I've seen them. Hopeful 😊

[@avagrego3195]

I buy plastic and thin metal earrings at Target. If I lose one I don't cry, my earlobes don't get pulled down, and most people can't tell the diff.

[@sherilewis5514]

I wish you could take over the fashion industry and 86 all these things! Shopping has become impossible. :(

[@Chicquette]

Hi Sheri! Shopping has indeed become more difficult, it's more like an adventure looking for treasure isn't it? I'm hopeful that with the sustainable brands movement at least quality of material will improve. Thanks for sharing 🫶

[@sheilaclarke3707]

You had me until you mentioned wearing scent. i wore a light scent for years but quit when I developed a sensitivity. Many workplaces now have a scent free policy. One other comment - cargo pants are only for the very young IMO.

[@Chicquette]

Hi Sheila! Very interesting comment on the scent. It probably sounds like I bathe in perfume lol. I try to be mindful that a little goes a long way, definitely don't reapply during the day. I do wish I saw the work environment inforce more on this note. Because I have indeed a male coworker who overdoes it, and you can smell him from the elevator. By the time he's next to me it's nauseating. Luckily it's doesn't last more than an hour but yes, overdoing it is also a faux pas. Thank you for sharing! Did I mention cargo in this video? Don't recall ☺️

[@sheilaclarke3707]

@Chicquette Ooops, I meant joggers. I don't get the appeal! (or the appeal of cargo pants either). The scent thing was a huge problem in my workplace - I was a supervisor and it was just so awkward when someone came in like your coworker!

[@debrawilson8049]

I just recently found you. 1) Are panty hose ( sheer) back in style?? I usually just wear opaque tights in Fall and Winter, but love panty hose 😊

[@rlabarbera]

I wear them and think they are far classier than bare legs for more formal occasions and elegant dresses. Thigh high stockings are nice too.

[@debrawilson8049]

1) WHERE are those reasonably/ mid priced 100% cotton, linen cotton, leather, silk , cashmere, wool items? 2) WHERE to. Buy PETITE clothing - EX- I want to buy current jeans high waisted dark flare jeans- they're too long even when stated to be short. Im a 28" inseam. I only wear heels under 3".

[@patjohnson6147]

I have one pair of joggers. Used to be a ok outfit. But I've gained a little weight and they don't fit the same.

[@Chicquette]

Hi Pat! I hear you. I've experienced the same weight gain and the clothes don't fit the same anymore. I recommend biting the bullet and just sizing up in a comfortable pair. If nothing else, having some room for when you get back ( or not) will feel that much better. I'm learning to not limit myself by a label size. No one sees it anyway. Wear what makes you feel good 😊

[@robertazapp1443]

What about wearing a slip?

[@mikki3961]

I only wear natural materials too. Leather shoes, boots and purses are a must. I like woven materials in summer but Never Pleather, it looks cheap and it is uncomfortable. I also cannot stand thongs or flip flops, ick.

[@Chicquette]

Hi Mikki! Nice to hear that quality is appreciated. It's a change in perspective isn't it? Especially now when even the brands that used to make lasting prices are now compromising more and more. I have yet to find a pair of flip flops for the pool, they are all uncomfortable and that's the one place I can't wear leather to. 😅

[@chriswatson1698]

@@Chicquette You can get orthotic thongs now. They are really comfortable. They have arch supports moulded into the sole and the heel area doesn't squash down. I wear them because our summers are so hot and thongs are cool to wear.

[@Chicquette]

@@chriswatson1698 wow I didn't know. Will look for some. You see how helpful it is to complain, solutions start pouring in 😘 thank you ! 😊

[@chriswatson1698]

@@Chicquette My thongs are Dr Scholls Orthaheel

[@Chicquette]

@@chriswatson1698 thank you!

[@nonstopmom8185]

I disagree with your "muffin top" theory. You shouldn't have a "muffin top" if you are wearing the correct size pants.

[@Infomatic10]

Avoidind shoes without backs that dont stay on

[@MarieC806]

Girl, good ideas. You lost me with no tops that expose underarms. Wearing long sleeves or short sleeves to a club sounds very strange to me. Wear sleeveless, and carry a cardigan or jacket. As a woman, and many women, who hot flash🤔 sleeveless is essential

[@MarieC806]

PAJAMAS not Pijamas