A Perfect Minimalist Wardrobe

[@patschomann7338]

Very good suggestions. I agree for dressing for your body type, using a tailor, and breathable fabric and the right color for you. Some things I learned the hard way.

[@llbsab]

Has anyone ever commented on how you resemble Emma Samms of General Hospital fame? Gotta say, I'm always impressed with your well thought out ideas for streamlining a minimalist lifestyle!

[@txbobcat74]

I am a teacher and prefer a simple wardrobe as well. My crazy outgoing personality comes through in the way I teach. I love these videos! Keep them coming!

[@pantha4pantera]

Great video! I totally agree about going to a tailor and supporting small businesses! Or in my case I just make the adjustments myself (lucky I can sew, as I often have to take my clothes in to fit). It makes such a difference having clothes that fit well :) Love your videos and your gorgeous classic style x

[@dikshyachapagain5442]

Love your red dress you look so pretty :)

[@blueredyoyo]

I always smile when I see you in one of your pretty dresses talking about "winter." I guess coming from Hawaii, it feels cold to you, but if you can wear a dress like that without blowing your entire salary on heat, it's not a real winter. ;) (Yes, I am jealous!!)

[@mgdk89]

Hi Melody! Can't agree with your comments on silk, wool (also cashmere) that it's dry clean only. Silk and wool are definitely okay to wash- silk usually in cold on delicate setting with similar clothing and line or lay down to dry! I've done it many times. With wool, you just have to stay away from hard spinning and dryer, I have a sweater setting on my washing machine, you just use a washing liquid with lanoline. Cashmere is usually dry clean only, but you can find plenty companies that offer a hand wash cashmere! I have a few sweaters from cashmere and wool and they are irreplacable for cold weather and work great to keep you warm and not sweat!

[@farrahjarahjara9112]

simply elegant and stunning!

[@lilbuddy2497]

Absolutely gorgeous and always wonderfully useful tips. Thank you.

[@user-qd1kn4dz5g]

When I heard you are an INTJ it made so much sense! My husband is an INTJ. I could watch the way that personalities mind works all day!

[@fireseedmusic]

Hey Melody, you are a quintessential Winter, not an Autumn. And the colours I always see you wearing are Winter colours ~ black, brilliant (cool) red, white, blue, royal purple, silver, etc ~ the cool jewel tones with bluish undertones, which look stunning on you, btw. Autumn colours are warm earth tones with yellow undertones, such as mustard, orange, deep yellow-greens, warm browns, rusts, etc. Autumns do not look good in black, white, & bright red; Winters shine. Likewise, Winters will look sallow in mustard & yellow-greens; Autumns will look radiant. You are the poster child for the Winter palette; & you intuitively choose your best colours, it seems, as you are always wearing them. You're beautiful!

[@c.a.s.9037]

Fireseed Ministries that's what I've been thinking too! Every time I see her in gold, I imagine her looking even more glowy in silver. I've also noticed the lip colors she wear that suits her...they're always cooler toned, and she absolutely shines in them

[@fraupresident1828]

Der Melody, not only your name sound like, but your personality shown in your videos is like listening to your favorite song that directly enters your heart. you are very beautiful. thank you so much for sharing your life with US. D

[@CherylMacKay11f]

Excellent tips. Thanks for the Kibbe information. I had no idea. You look beautiful. As usual.

[@suredeydo]

Melody you are soooo pretty! Thank for these tips. I don't think I can be as pretty as you but these are great to take the advice and try to look more presentable lol.

[@MoreMelody]

We look so similar I see from your profile pic! I find that these tips works well for even plain T-shirts - knowing the cut for your body (V-Neck or skinny straps for me) and colors that work well with your complexion. My life has changed in all ways :D

[@zinniaapplebaum2260]

An interviewer asked actor Jennifer Aniston why she always looks so good in tshirts. She has them tailored.

[@xiovandijk933]

Really helpful, thank you !

[@julieowczarek4062]

Melody I love watching your videos every week. I am an INTJ too and just love the content you have on your channel!! Keep up the great work! :)

[@md4lyphe1]

Ooh Melody very chic and cover girl of you! Thank you for your videos 😊

[@Ms.MD7]

you're so beautiful, I love that sleeveless black dress.

[@jennq3399]

I appreciate your insight so much. Thanks for making such wonderful videos!

[@edennis8578]

Thanks for posting about the Kibbe types; I never heard of Kibbe before. I found out that I'm a soft dramatic, and when I looked at the wardrobe suggestions, it explained everything! Yay! Those are my clothes! That's my jewelry! All of my adult life I've had to mail order my clothes or make them, because I live in a small town in the midwest in the middle of farm country, and I've never been able to find clothes that I like locally, or jewelry. At last, I know that I'm on target! Around here, nobody dresses like I do, so I've always felt out of place in the land of high-neck blouses with little Peter Pan collars. (Don't get me wrong; Peter Pan collars are fine for those who want them, but they look ridiculous on me.)

[@Me-mw5zx]

Uuugh! Btw, the link for the Kebbe Test isn't working... :(

[@g3rmanchick]

ty for video. loads of good advice. I didn't catch where u got the color palette to find out what color clothes look good on you. ty

[@MoreMelody]

It was from someone in the community who does color analysis. They take classes and charge you for the hour session. But a workaround is to take pictures in the clothes you own, and you'll notice that certain colors make your face glow in the sunlight. You'll also notice the cut of clothes that look good on you will most likely match the Kibbe analysis.

[@g3rmanchick]

ty :) I had it done before and i was an autum also, but I lost my color palate lol. ty for the great advice though

[@jasonbean7296]

your look is so compelling. do you use a clothes dryer? I got rid of mine and rely on a clothesline. lower carbon footprint.

[@MoreMelody]

Thank you. I don't dryer any of my dresses. Air drying keeps them in great condition.

[@nelidaflores1286]

I love your videos and your kitty, I have a cat named Fluffy and looks similar to your cat...blessings 😊

[@evanygaard7502]

What a coincidence! I first heard about the Kibbe test from the youtuber Aly Art and just checked out Kibbe's book Metamorphosis from the library. Like other people have said in the comments the test said oops but my percentages are 35% Dramatic, 35% Classic, 4% Romantic, and 25% Natural.

[@cherylkalsch5107]

How old is your cat, Pat? He or She is so content and a ham for the camera.....I love it. I have 2 cats, both from the animal shelter and they are such great companions. Love your videos.

[@kyhughes1951]

your cat is SO CUTE

[@spreadthelightbarbie9443]

Love all of your dresses! You look gorgeous in them

[@amychen2504]

Where did you get your color swatches? Love this!

[@julie-laurebernard3278]

Thank you Melody, I did the Kibbe test!

[@clairejones3804]

Good advice! 😉

[@anneplowman9034]

Melody! Your style reminds me of Marcellamoda.. I love this brand, and I think you would also like the cut of the dresses according to your criteria. They are known for simple but edgy silhouettes, and the material is also very sensible. They actually designed my Wedding Dress. (Yes- I had a black knit gown) and when the dress arrived, they included all kinds of personal detail. My favorite being a cinnamon stick scroll with a quote from Ayn Rand. (Another- INTJ)

[@tracyerose]

Anne Plowman Ann Rand? 😣

[@txbobcat74]

What are Pat's feelings about her minimalist wardrobe?!? :) Loved the video.

[@lumay1966]

Melody, I love the way you wear your clothing. We you do a wardrobe tour -- modelling your clothes? I know that you showed several dresses in this video, but I'd love to see a more in-depth video, if possible. I'm a Soft Autumn, and I'm not supposed to wear black, but it's such an easy color. I add in olive and mustard (two of my 5-star colors) to give my skin some help against the black. Funny hat you mentioned Kibbe, as a friend of mine swears by his book. I will have to see if the test is online.

[@Theuniverseguru]

Loved this video Melody!!

[@keg10609]

When you model for the camera or show how to do things it makes me laugh but in a good way.

[@shirleymickan2797]

Hi Melody, have just found your channel for minimalism & am finding it wonderful content. thankyou so much. love from Australia

[@elainegustafson2225]

I wondered if you had your colors done or explored Kibbe too.

[@crystalhampton5045]

I too am a dramatic classic. What are some of your favorite stores?

[@meriemlakrouf1933]

We miss u Melody 😭

[@ChelseaValentine]

I really love your videos :D

[@deborahmcginnis8307]

Enjoyed the video as usual. Always good to see your sweet face and Pat's sassy little self. Hate to tell you but Pat thinks she is the star of the show! ha ha. Lots of good advice, as usual. May I offer a bit of advice. Enjoy being young and having such a beautiful body to dress. Wear all the fun, sexy, playful, even outrageous outfits you want now while you are young and have the body to afford you the privilege. No matter how well one takes care of her body one will invariably get old one day and not be able to wear such. I'm enjoying this stage of life too but, oh, how this old grandma wishes she could carry off wearing what you are today :-)!

[@MoreMelody]

Thank you, Deborah! I find that the Kibbe test works even great for plain T-shirts. Now I know that V-necks or thin straps are for me. Also, I realized early on that a clearly defined waist on a dress won't go well with my body, but now I know why. All this helps me to avoid so many bad purchases, and the color analysis helps me to pick out the right color when T-shirts offer five options. It's so great :) Thank you for being so sweet.

[@kajalkapoor3722]

Loved all your black dresses

[@Noexcusegirl]

hi Melody. love all of your tips and am excited to take the Kibbe test. where did you get the color analysis for what looks good on you? Or did you just figure it out yourself?

[@MoreMelody]

Hey, a friend of mine was starting a business for color analysis. It's a great way to support individuals in the community :)

[@michellek50]

I have a lot of clothes and items, but it's part of letting go. Do you have advice???

[@Drestic]

thank you melody, this has been very helpful. I love to binge watch your videos. they are very inspiring and calming and give me good ideas. I have taken 16 personalities test at different times in my life and have gotten intj, intp, and istj. have you always received the same result of do you find you get a different result at different times in your life? Also, it's interesting to think about, but if I were to apply kibbe style to my mind, my mind fits more dramatic or classic style but my body fits romantic styles if you think in terms of left brain vs right brain, hard vs soft, straight vs curvy, thinking vs feeling etc. I think your mind and body are more reflective of each other whereas my left brain, hard, straight, thinking mind is trapped in right brain, soft, curvy, feeling body. do you know what I mean?

[@Elemiriel]

Great video!

[@harshitarattann1489]

Hi lovely, very beautiful everything and nice routine.

[@TrendingTami]

Great video and tips! I am going to go do the Kibbe test, I had never heard of that. Also, I recently posted a video on How To Create A Capsule Wardrobe that talks about how to determine your style and best colors, etc...you might find that interesting since it relates to this. XOXO

[@bileigh8675]

Great information - thanks!

[@Me-mw5zx]

So smart! 😍 Such great advice! 💖 I can't wait to take the test myself! Btw, is tailoring expensive? Thank you so much for sharing! New sub here! 💕💕💕

[@iamalady461]

Hello Melody! I love this video. Wonderful minimalistic tips. Can u share how u got the color palette? I believe I am a deep autumn and would love a similar booklet to keep my colors at hand. Thank you. BTW that moment when u had the red dress on and stood up 😻

[@MoreMelody]

Hey, there are people in the community that do color analysis classes, and they have the materials to compare the swatches to your face. I love anything analytical, so it was worth it, but it cost $120. But you can also take pictures in colors that you already own in the sunlight. The colors you look good in will make your face glow and cast less shadows. For instance, mauve cast a lot of shadows on my face, and gold makes my complexion glow.

[@iamalady461]

Thank you Melody. Glowing vs shadowing...Very interesting. I took the Kibbe test and was told I'm a Gamine. It's actually very accurate in my case.

[@shiyunwong1487]

Dressing for your lifestyle is also something essential. The phase of life you are in affects your dressing greatly too.

[@TheSoundofHisVoice]

Fantastic video.. loved it!

[@awindyhill]

I did the Kibbe test and at the very end the captcha on the Beta version doesn't work. I couldn't get my 'type' :(

[@crispsaturday]

you can also find out your type by looking at the descriptions of them! colorconnection.yuku.com/forums/129/Metamorphosis-David-Kibbe#.WOKveIiLQ2w

[@hf1493]

i wish how I knew how to dress my body type. after two kids and gaining 60lbs I don't know what is OK or how to hide certain areas that are larger. Its so frustrating

[@ktpieallen]

Mrs. Foley I have a 9 month old. I had a broken foot while I was pregnant and gained 70 pounds I have only lost 40 so far so I totally understand I will tell you one thing for sure no matter what body type you are a maxi dress or a maxiskirt can flatter you. Be sure to parent with a cinch point whether that be a tighter top A belt for decoration, or perhaps if you're trying to hide a belly illusory top with an empire waist if that looks good on you. Without a cinch point you can sometimes end up just looking like a tent in a maxi. But when done correctly it is very easy to dress almost every body type in a maxi

[@lauramarriott8706]

That test was horrible to take. No fault of yours, but the captcha wouldn't work and I'm not sure if that affected the result I got. :-/ Very interesting. Off to research a Gamine.

[@artistkateo]

Are you in a warm steady climate?

[@CupcakeCottage]

I hate to tell you, but you are a Winter, not an Autumn

[@davinaz6885]

how do I know wich colors I look good in? I have nerver worn a lot of color but recently started to only wear black jeans (they are my favourite). I want to incorporate more color in my tops but dont know where to start and I dont wat the colors to get all over the place. I am realy pale, habe medium blond hair and green eyes.

[@keizaabigail5559]

maybe you can try something that is not a shock color like baby blue or baby pink

[@zoegifkins8517]

i always think that people with pale skin look stunning in blue. literally any shade of blue. you could also try some natural colours like greens, oranges and browns, they would compliment your eyes :)

[@fireseedmusic]

You are either a Spring or a Summer, but probably a Spring with your green eyes. If you look good in cool pastels like powder blue & pink, you are a Summer. If you look good in warm delicate tones like peach, buttercream yellow, & light teal, you are a Spring. Summers look good with light bluish undertones; Springs with light yellow undertones. What matters is the clothes near your face, so black will overpower you but should be fine in jeans or skirts. Good luck!

[@laureljade3476]

I'm a dramatic/classic too.

[@moralphien]

How did you get your colors selected for you?

[@simplyshay7687]

moralphien

[@anng.r.687]

I took the Kibbe Test and it said OOPS but also had the numbers: scored 40% dramatic, 40% classic, 17% romantic, 8% natural: now where do I get the tips to dressing? When I google it, it comes up with gamine, etc. Where is a good place to find images of celebrities with similar body shapes, etc.?

[@evanygaard7502]

Aly Art has a video on Kibbe's body type test that shows several celebrities for each body type. She also has an ongoing series on how to dress for each type.

[@handmadefromlisa]

I loved the video. I took the test but I'm having trouble figuring out what the results mean. I don't understand the scale. And when I do find the category I'm in, how do I look for clothing items that best suit my body type?

[@MoreMelody]

Lisa, here's more information on the types and what works best with each of them: colorconnection.yuku.com/topic/1156/KIBBE-AT-A-GLANCE-STATS-BY-TYPE-YINYANG-MORE#.WNlM_xIrKYU.

[@handmadefromlisa]

Thank you Melody for taking the time to respond to me. ❤️

[@GDMHificationranpitc]

Its like that?.. hey did you do a video on Elevation

[@moezvibes]

The Kibbe test doesn't work :(

[@BeeryByTheBay]

Check out 12blueprints.com to learn about getting your colors analyzied. It's worth every penny! 💃

[@meganrichardson6471]

how do you get that color pallette thing? did you say, because i missed it.

[@MoreMelody]

Megan, you have to find someone who does color analysis near you. They hold colors against your body, and then they can tell which group of colors works the best. The booklet comes pre-made: There are ten or so options of color groupings. They don't pick out each color individually, so it's really simple. Another way to do this (and save $100) is to take photos of garments you already have, and then you can tell what color palette looks great on you. The color that looks great on you is one that doesn't draw attention away from your face (competing against it), but one that complements it (makes it glow). I think mine was Bold Autumn or something. The Kibbe test also talks about color on different body shapes.

[@sdbenjamin18]

More Melody I have been waiting ages for an opportunity to invite you to try Dressing your truth. I have had my colour and style consultation done at great expense in the past but it still wasn't right. With Dressing your truth I did the free course and am adapting not only my wardrobe and whole look, but discovering my personality and energy type and becoming more accepting of myself. I am not affiliated with the brand, but I do recommend it, just google dressing your truth and take the free course or search Carol Tuttle on Facebook or KZbin to watch a few videos to get an idea of what it's all about. ⭐️💛

[@TheLatonya999]

sdbenjamin18 I couldn't agree more and I am so grateful to have found Dressing Your Truth.

[@MichaelSmith-zs1xx]

do you flipyour hair upsidedown

[@jenniferdavis3954]

Where can I get a color analysis?

[@jenniferdavis3954]

got it

[@staceykersting705]

You can ask at any makeup counter. Yhey know of you are a warm shade or cool shade. From there, it's easy to find out the dif' color pallets online. ...or you can do it your self....do this in day light (near a window) and in artificial light (Lamp)....maybe also in your bathroom. Without makeup...hold something navy or dark blue up near your face. Now try something brown...switch them a few times...u will see which wakes u up and which drains you. Next, try white v. cream. If u look better in navy and white, u are cool tone. If brown and cream are better, you're a warm tone.

[@n.leticiatrevino7823]

KB test?

[@lise4369]

I did the Kibbe test, it gave me a result but no info on how to dress or anything. I'm a Gamine, and this is supposed to mean?

[@MoreMelody]

Here's more info on your type, Lisette colorconnection.yuku.com/topic/1196/GAMINE#.WNlOVRIrKYU.

[@lise4369]

More Melody Thank you 😃

[@chrisi8605]

Lisette Reeves me too!

[@foxdoglucy]

hi, you can hand wash a few of those delicate clothes.

[@MegaPinkPixie]

Where do you live??

[@jmarici5801]

The Kibbe test site is playing up for me. I got through the whole test, but when it asks 'are you a robot', it won't give me a verification code, but won't let me proceed without one either 😩😭

[@jacquieklockow8891]

The Positive Mind Same here!

[@beverlysones9442]

I had the same problem.

[@MoreMelody]

It's okay. I have the list of them side by side, so you can figure it out anyway :) colorconnection.yuku.com/topic/1156/KIBBE-AT-A-GLANCE-STATS-BY-TYPE-YINYANG-MORE#.WNlM_xIrKYU

[@amarella_rue]

I got through the whole test, then it said 'Oops!' and said to write a description as to what 'Dramatic' means. Seems the test is incomplete.

[@anng.r.687]

I got that too.

[@g3rmanchick]

me too would not finish the test :(

[@calico27]

Same here! needs more description!

[@MoreMelody]

Oh, no! Here's a description of each type side by side. Two or three may stick out to you, and then you can research them individually. colorconnection.yuku.com/topic/1156/KIBBE-AT-A-GLANCE-STATS-BY-TYPE-YINYANG-MORE#.WNlM_xIrKYU

[@g3rmanchick]

mine said are you a pc but nothing in the box lol

[@roomforapony1]

The Kibbe test was interesting but did not tell me anything .

[@kellymburton]

the challenge of having a white cat.....

[@pl414]

I am INTJ also.

[@cashopa]

What is that?

[@doubleleterlady]

So am I.

[@jabames]

:)

[@sarahbella458]

I don't think you are an INTJ. You are too sweet. Not judgmental and you do KZbin so your definitely not an introverte. Sometimes there is a bias to consider when taking the MBTI.

[@user-qd1kn4dz5g]

Sarah Bella Intj get a bad rap but they are actually extremely caring and have really big hearts. They just have a different way of showing it than what is the norm. As soon as she said she was an INTJ it made so much sense to me and I definitely think she is. Also, why can't an introvert do KZbin? Introverts aren't shy, or dislike people, they just require a lot of alone time.

[@tundeterez]

I am an INFJ and my daughter and husband are INTJs. I've noticed we are ambiaverts. I've also noticed most people do not ridgedly fit into these personality types, there is a spectrum within them. We never invite people into our home, but we are considering doing a KZbin channel. It's weird like that :)

[@sarahbella458]

LeDubKitty -the "J" in INTJ stands for judgemental. I would say that comment was a tad crabby.

[@sarahbella458]

T. Terez - Synonymous with introvert is shy, quiet and withdrawn. That is why an introvert wouldn't be doing KZbin.

[@glennamartin193]

ok I am a Dramatic/classic...now what??? hahaha?

[@MoreMelody]

Yay! Like me! Basically anything Sophia Loren and Jackie Onassis wore, we can wear well, Glenna. For me, this means V-neck or rectangle-neck tops. A Line dresses with no line at the waist. Structured, tailored jackets. Jeans that are straight, not skinny. Bold, autumn colors for clothes and eye makeup. Here's a list of ideas: colorconnection.yuku.com/topic/1190/DRAMATIC-CLASSIC#.WNlIVRLyuYU