A Week of My Handmade Winter Capsule Wardrobe

[@patn1765]

I've said this before. But you look absolutely fabulous in dark blue by your face! Dark on top also recedes so you look smaller up top😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you!

[@helganeufeld230]

Yoga waisted skirts are a tummy saver.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Good call--Could be a summer addition!

[@JulieH1958]

Hi Whitney. Great vlog (as always 😊). So many things to think about. I have shared my need to bring more colour into my life previously and this is still a key point for me. Being reminded of your three pillars of style I have been thinking about what words are defining my current style. I think about who I and what I am inspired by , who inspires me ect. It’s a work in progress, but I think colour is definitely one of the words, especially as we head towards autumn here in Australia (though it is going to be 38 degrees Celsius today- Monday- yikes!). Thankyou for inspiring me to be braver in embracing and bringing more colour into my wardrobe and life.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm so happy to hear where you on your journey-it's always in progress because we as people are always in progress!

[@marjenann]

Fabulous video today! Really well done! Extremely motivating too!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thanks so much!

[@dianemontavon5670]

Happy Birthday this week. Hope you get all you wish for. I've never had my colors done, but I know they are very similiar to yours. So all of your outfits are my favorites.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Getting my colors done was a game changer. Not only does it make everything in my closet coordinate with each other, I also feel bright when I wear my best colors. Thanks for the sweet words!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Color is great for moods! Absolutely ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TomKatStitchery]

I totally agree!

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

Whitney, great content! Like you I have both "classic & current" in my 3 pillars, but my 3rd is "comforting" since I have a big personality and a caregiving/leadership vocation and all clothes should be comfortable. I wanted to share that I see classic & current as a pair that balance each other in jeans and a top as well as in tailored formal wear (occasions where my husband would wear his classic suit). I like "colorful" as your third word, it fits your vocation well. Enjoyed the Hermes scarf, goes so well with all three of your words. 🎉

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you for all the sweet words!

[@albaxter4]

I go with color myself, and I find scarves can really change an outfit. I loved the mall shopping trip outfit the best. I think the vest is fantastic. Living Tennessee vests is what I wear a lot. I don't need a winter coat if it's 50 outside, so vest it is. Thanks for showing your winter capsule.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Look great in your petrol blue top!!!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thankyou!

[@karenbensdon4643]

Love the Ms. Frizzle reference. It was such a positive show. Loved the day 6 outfit.

[@TomKatStitchery]

It was a great show!

[@beckyunderwood4220]

I definitely agree with the “funky artist” vibe! My silhouettes are different in many ways due to my flipped proportions ( small on top, larger on bottom) but color is SO important!

[@TomKatStitchery]

YES! Color everywhere! Bring it on!

[@annescanapico7168]

Your outfits while being so cute are also my kind of style. I live wearing black but I always need a pop of color. Color does make us feel better I love seeing Jenny’s coat in the background, too.

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ina7747]

I love all of your outfits! Such lovely colours in a drab winter 🙂 I'm reassessing my wardrobe after quite a bit of weight loss and change of style. I too love classic/chic and current, but I'm adding casual to my daily outfits as well because I'm not working anymore. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got planned for Spring!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much! We as people change through our lives, so why not our style? Stay tuned for spring!

[@dolcegunilla]

I ❤ your new haircolor and your blue t-shirt. 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

😊 thank you

[@ladylouise1969]

Love bright colors as well!! Also, love your hair longer and parted on the side instead of in the middle-looks really nice!! :+)

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@Northandsouthsewing]

Love all your outfits. I hope I look as cute in my Karla Loungewear pants as you do. Adorable! Probably my favorite "fun" outfit. I loved your church outfit, too; very chick and polished and colorful.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@victoriahannah1633]

Loved all your outfits. You always looked so nice and put together. When the empty nest time comes with your hubby enjoy it because those granny & gramps days will sneak up on you.

[@TomKatStitchery]

So true!

[@KareninCanada]

Funny, I just came to the same conclusion about colour yesterday except that it was about my living room. I have ended up with a lot of autumn colours that all tie into a multicoloured couch and I love it. I really wondered if it would work, but it is so much warmer and more welcoming than the grey that was there when we moved in.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Absolutely! Bring in all the color to all the spaces!

[@MaryCunningham-u5j]

Yep, I know who Ms. Frizzle is! Happy Birthday - nice that your birthday is so close to Valentine's Day, too. Your week of outfits gave me some ideas, so thanks for the inspiration!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes! Thank you!

[@maggieshorten4938]

Whitney! That navy blue top is stunning on you! Suits you so well!!! And also the skinny neck chains you wear are my favourite! You're looking great! Happy Spring!! :) Xx

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@Heyreneesews]

I am going on a style journey too. I decided that the classic style that I like needs a little more pizzaz. I’m looking into styling what I have differently and being bolder with fabric color.

[@TomKatStitchery]

That is great! Starting with what you love and building on it! And Sewing what you love!

[@sewmytroublesaway]

I love your candor when speaking of your health, I have some similar health issues and it's nice to hear you discuss your challenges without judgement or negativity. We are where we are right now and we do our best! I love hearing about your style too. I find it hard to put words to the images, I can see my style but I don't know what to call it! Where's the style dictionary? 😆

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@karolmolpus9536]

Love #6 prom dress shopping 😊❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

Thanks!

[@norakathleenbertoglio4414]

I really enjoyed seeing your winter capsule wardrobe. Are you going to be doing any sewing tutorials soon?

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yes--actually coming up soon! Stay tuned!

[@alisonpugin3401]

Great wardrobe! Love the new filming spot! 🎉

[@TomKatStitchery]

Yay! Thank you!

[@gerrysiebert8639]

Fave: first day outfit. Also love the colour of your coach bag. Watched dizzy quilts and sews today discuss her memade coach bag...shes planning a full review of that pattern. Tx for sharing your capsule wardrope, i like your colour choices this year very much, agreed thatlast years(?) was maybe too muted.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Oh I am in awe of a Me-Made Coach bag! I'll check it out!

[@maryellenoneill9061]

Hi Whitney, first of all, you share your birthday with my aunt… she turns 96! On the 15th. I’ll be driving her to Florida at the end of the month. Happy early birthday 🎂. I liked all of your outfits and the styling as well. My only suggestion is revisit the Hermes scarf… I don’t know if it was the camera angle or the scarf but I thought it made you look bulky on top. (No offense meant). Perhaps if you wore it off to the side instead of straight in front!?!? I am so in your camp of the pop of color during these dreary days. 😊. Your hair is looking shiny & 😊. Hope you celebrate your birthday all week long!

[@TomKatStitchery]

Happy Birthday to your Aunt! Drive safely!

[@Seams_in_the_Wild]

Bright colours in winter are my version of artificial sunshine. Also, we have similar body shapes, so I am very interested in what brands of rtw jeans fit you and where you get them. Thank you so much for all you do; you have changed my sewing and wardrobe world significantly! ❤

[@TomKatStitchery]

The jeans I'm wearing the most lately are from Madwell. I'm so glad you are enjoying and learning from the channel!

[@karolmolpus9536]

Love #1

[@TomKatStitchery]

❤️❤️❤️

[@karolmolpus9536]

I use a lot of scarves, gives more color than jewelry 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

it does!

[@suek7086]

Great wardrobe Whitney. I will be 74 on the 12th.

[@TomKatStitchery]

Happy Birthday to you too!

[@maryahmacdonald7013]

How do you keep those cream pants clean when the touch the ground? They are fabulous but I would have the hems covered in road salt wearing them in the winter.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I wear those mostly in the house, but I didn't have any issues wearing them shopping the other day!

[@nonsequitur5057]

Saw your interview on "Dorothy's Daughter's" KZbin channel. I thought it was great. I loved both her questions which laid out an introduction to your channel and then her viewer questions which were fun and all over the place. It seems that a lot of viewers are really looking for advice regarding the various aspects of how to put together a wardrobe. I remember thinking about how your videos back up all of your answers!! I was a bit surprised that you didn't bring up "Destashify" when you were talking about favorite places to buy fabric. There's so much going on in your universe, I thought it was remarkable that you could answer so concisely. Touché! "Winter Capsule" video: I loved how you used your color palette in your outfits. It was really unexpected to me. Lovely, really lovely. I had to think about your Style Guide words. I spent some time thinking about "Classic" & "Chic" and then wondering if maybe "Current" could also mean "Chic." I decided to go back to tried and true "fashion icons" like Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy-O, Lauren Bacall, etc. . . . I even added people like Elvis Presley and Lady Gaga to my musings. This is what I've come up with so far: you can call both Katharine Hepburn and Lauren Bacall "classic" but Katharine Hepburn was never "chic." So, what is "chic?" That's when I started thinking about "Current." Nope. "Chic" does not necessarily mean "current." Nor does it mean "having a style" because Katharine Hepburn certainly had her own style. I thought about how Greta Garbo or Marlene Dietrich changed the "trench coat" - made it "chic." And once again, Katharine Hepburn in a trench coat looked "classic" but not "chic." So, to make a long story short, I think you should hyphenate "Classic" so that it means what you want; i.e. Classically-chic or Chic-Classic; anyway, including it because I think it needs to be there, but so do Colorful and Current because those are the aspects of fashion that you are always considering and sharing as well. Loved the videos! Thanks! Happy Birthday!! 🥳💫🎂

[@TomKatStitchery]

These are all great thoughts really showcasing how these style guide words can take on different meanings to different people!

[@nonsequitur5057]

Do you remember Ms. Frizzle's favorite saying? "It's time to take chances, make mistakes and get messy!" 🙃😉😁 @@TomKatStitchery

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@nonsequitur5057 I didn’t remember that, but that is so good!!!!

[@threadtherapy251]

Happy birthday! Which pattern did you use for your bias cut skirt? I’m interested in making one 😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

Here's a link to the bias cut skirt for all the info! It was a really easy make and you should consider this pattern because it was really simple but outstanding result! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5Kkip6knp2Sd8Ufeature=shared

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

You’ve got me on the capsule wardrobe band wagon! I have found I don’t need as many clothes as I thought I did. I like you, crave some color! I love prints but am more selective when I purchase fabric now. I love your idea of more dresses in the summer. There is also a LN skort I need to make. I thought the scarf was a perfect pop of color in that outfit. I love to wear scarves, I must own 20! Is there a Stylemaker birthday haul in your future?😊

[@TomKatStitchery]

When everything goes together, it's so easy to get dress! Thanks for all the sweet words, Donna--and yes, I sure hope there's a fabric haul!

[@kathygann7632]

Great looks. My birthday is coming up on the 17th, but I’ll be 74! How the h… did I get so old?

[@TomKatStitchery]

🤣🤣🤣 Happy Birthday to you too!

[@nancyfine1175]

The scarf is ok just maybe styled differently!

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm practicing scarves. I think I've watched 100 videos on how to tie one.

[@justsewit_tk5477]

With the thought of incorporating denim and skirts, why not make a Tommie skirt? I love the darker wash of jeans because the darker colour flatters my bottom half but I am a completely different shape to you and I do understand the difficulty surrounding finding the wash of denim order to make jeans etc. Use fabrics with stretch when making waisted skirts for comfort etc. I love the idea of being colourful throughout the winter months. I love colour too! It's mood lifting for sure which is something we all need for various reasons. I like waisted skirts because of my pear shape and actually showing off the assets of my body. But I think I need to look at comfortable bottoms for wearing in Autumn after my hip surgery in March but I don't like wearing track pants outside the house - I have trouble accepting that these would be anything other than lounge/ active wear and I just don't find them flattering to wear in public. I'd rather wear jeans or something that is a little more sophisticated. I'm worried about this rumour of swelling in the operated leg and for how long I'll have to wear baggy pants. Just find that elastic waist just accentuate the hips with all the gathering and they just don't look good. But I enjoyed watching this video because it gives so many really nice ideas for relaxed and comfortable yet chic outfits. The heat has been ridiculous this week! It's 45 degrees celsius today and I'm going to take advantage of the air-conditioning at my local craft group to get some much needed sewing. I still haven't finished my swimsuits but I need to make actual clothes today as I have pre admission appointments this week and the school swimming carnival (and yes the bathers will be complete by then as I'm in the pool with the kiddies who don't swim well). Loads happening. Have a lovely birthday week Whitney xx

[@TomKatStitchery]

Those are some great thoughts on skirts- The color is key for me no matter what the season--I hope your recovery from surgery goes smoothly!

[@deniseroot7105]

When I was in high-school in the late 70's, you could buy this tiny box of prewash soap to wash your jeans in the first time. It would fade it just the right tint for me. It was a powder and must have had real bleach in it. Sometimes I would soak over night.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I wonder if that is still available????

[@deniseroot7105]

@TomKatStitchery I looked around and I couldn't find it yesterday. Such a shame! I would buy the Levi's that was stiff stiff stiff and used it and it softened like a dream and lightened them perfect.

[@deniseroot7105]

@TomKatStitchery wonder if the coke treatment and a bit of bleach would help. I would make sure it is mixed up well in the washer or tub before trying it.

[@TomKatStitchery]

@@deniseroot7105 that might work!

[@glorialafollette61]

I’m not a fan of the scarf. It’s gorgeous and maybe it just needs to be tied differently so it doesn’t look so bulky. Your hair looks great.

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm still practicing with scarves---I think I've watched 100 you tube videos!

[@fortmacmom3122]

The scarf is pretty, but how you wore it was not the best imo. Looser around the neck would be better

[@TomKatStitchery]

I'm a scarf novice--you should have seen the first 99 tries of tying it! 🤣🤣