is HOLLISTER still cute in 2023? let's find out! (size 16 try on)

is HOLLISTER still cute in 2023? let's find out! (size 16 try on)
as a millennial, hollister was EVERYTHING back in the early 2000s! in recent years, it feels like a lot of popular 00s clothing brands are making a 180 - offering more inclusive sizing (still needs work), more diverse models and branding, and better quality and pricing. is hollister still good in 2023? what do they offer for a size 16 midsize / plus size body? let's find out together! hope you enjoy xoxoxo
LINKS:
white tiered midi skirt: sadly no longer available :(
black puff sleeve crop top: go.magik.ly/ml/1rtzy/
red ruched top: go.magik.ly/ml/1rtzz/
ultra high waist baggy cargo jeans: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru01/
green crochet cropped sweater: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru13/
ivory wide leg trousers: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru14/
white flyaway tank top: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru15/
black wide leg trousers: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru14/
white puff sleeve crop top: go.magik.ly/ml/1rtzy/
adjustable rise drawstring cargo pants: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru1b/
sage green zip up hoodie: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru16/
sage green high rise flare sweatpants: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru17/
spice girls crewneck sweatshirt: go.magik.ly/ml/1ru1d/
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[@dianaadamo5574]

These days I feel like Abercrombie is the older early 20s sister that moved to a big city and is going to grad school/getting her first job, whereas Hollister is like the little sister in high school that lives in Cali and surfs/longboards in her down time. Very much related but for sure slightly different vibes

[@jessv4300]

Such a shame that the red top didn’t work out because it’s such a perfect color for you!!! absolutely glowing, especially with your hair color

[@Elizkleincaz]

Would love to see a follow-up video where you reorder these items in the right size and then try them on again!

[@BloodlyMask]

Not sure if anyone has offered up this suggestion yet but I own a few shirts like that green crochet one and I always wear them backwards. I don't feel too comfy being that exposed in the front but I love how the twists etc. look so I just switch it around !! It'd be worth a try to see if you may like wearing it like that with a cute bralette before returning it ^6^

[@jessv4300]

that’s genius, I hope she sees this before returning!!

[@karenprinz5987]

Since it seems like you may order a few items in different sizes it would be great to do a follow up video comparing the two sizes and how they were different.

[@HeyItsDariann]

I am ALWAYS at work when your videos come out and the serotonin boost right around lunch time is UNMATCHED - time to eat and watch my favorite creator!!😄

[@courtneyc314]

The sweater and white pants outfit, omgomg 😍😍🔥🔥

[@pinktuliplove8977]

I would love to see a Spring/Summer 2023 Look Book video with all of your current favorite fashion finds (new, thrifted, or from your closet). 🌼🌻🌺

[@taylorbertling363]

1.) Red is your color omg it looks so good on you especially with your hair color!! 2.) For the blue/greenish colored crochet top you should deff keep and just wear a nude colored bandeau/tank top under it bc it looks so super cute on you and the nude color will be less harsh under it

[@thecalmteacher]

Hollister has def turned the corner!! I LOVVEEE them for basics I just did a huge haul from their clearance online and I never thought I would shop from them again!

[@Miss2ndEdition]

Yes to adjustable waist bands! I really struggle to find trousers that fit as I carry more weight in my tummy, and my weight fluctuates so much. If it fits my waist, it normally looks insane on my legs, and vice versa. Sick of the stigma of stretchy waist bands being for ‘older people’, not just people that want to be comfy!

[@qwertyhimym]

Also I loved the green sweater and white pants on you, so many cute looks here and I hope you’re able to size down! Maybe next time you try a new brand you can get a couple different sizes so you can accurately see what size you are and have some things fit? Just an idea, you can shop however you want and I’ll watch your videos regardless! Happy to see you this morning

[@manganimegirlie]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE how Carrie talks about the struggles that come with having a bigger body, a thing I often miss in fashion videos. They are like this is cute and wearable and I’m like, I can’t wear that bc it will be hella uncomfortable, f.e. Mini skirts - - - chaaaaaafeeeee!!!

[@elisegard406]

if you look up chico’s tiered skirts, they have quite a few options! they’re not all maxi but it could be another lead into the perfect skirt!

[@Frizzle4]

I went to the mall and decided to try out Hollister. I couldn't believe it. I found more things and fit in more things at Hollister than I did at American Eagle. Times have really changed since middle school😳

[@rebeccatirrell8321]

It is not fair to tell us about the spice girl stage and not disclose which one you were!!!❤❤

[@stargirl262]

I LOVE this videos, I enjoy all your content in general. Shopping for clothes is always a struggle for me. Either things don't fit or they dont fit the way I thought it would. So it is encouraging to see I'm not the only one. And seeing the comments of people relating is great!! 💕

[@emilye1266]

I love these videos!!! ❤️ as a size 14 myself, your videos have helped me for years

[@54321andwerelive]

Love the hauls ❤ it’s helpful to see what seems to run small/big cause sizing online is sooooo difficult it can get so frustrating having to return and exchange things 😅

[@MiaMizuno]

White skirt + white elevating top! ❤️

[@audrey6492]

Red and maroon look so good on you! Same with that greenish sweater

[@sheeniesheen]

I absolutely need that track set and spice girl sweatshirt!!

[@MelissaCox]

yes, that skirt is giving me all the cottage core perfection

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

The green crochet "lace-up" sweater would be gorgeous over a little dress ... coverage for air-conditioned restaurants and just a cute look. I have a lot of sleeveless little "swing" dresses and sometimes I get a little chilly or the dresses are a little plain ... I love something like that sweater to complete the look. I love those "adjustable rise" (weird name and concept though) pants! They looked great on you.

[@julialanducci8657]

I love the white maxi skirt!! 😍

[@kaitlynmarie8978]

I’ll definitely have to check out some of the shirts for my engagement photo shoot!

[@jenniferburke2076]

First outfit is so cute!!!

[@elvirahooghart899]

Ahhh I'm so jealous of that Spice Girl sweater. I had their wallpaper in my bedroom. So massive fangirl here too ❤

[@laurafayelewis]

The red looks SO good on you !

[@CarleeRosa]

Love the white skirt!

[@halwen6281]

would love a lacy white cami or bralette with the turquoise sweater!

[@qwertyhimym]

Hollister is my guilty pleasure as an adult. Their sweatpants/ sweatsuits are my fave!!!!!

[@BrynnLynnHelzer]

I LOVE your hair like this!! It is so pretty and suits you so well!

[@micahmodesto8513]

Carrie!!! That red shirt and blue jeans look on you is so cute!!! You look gorgeous 😍

[@itzmekimie]

Okay that Spice Girls sweatshirt!! I had a similar t shirt back in the day and donated it. I've regretted ever since. Will definitely need to buy this sweatshirt!!

[@sophiag612]

I always thought Hollister was the like pre-teen/teen part of the overall Abercrombie brand.

[@lalalauren247]

omg carrie this is the first time im seeing your brown hair!!! i love it!!!❤

[@michelereynolds14]

I would wear that sweater over a cute dress. Nice haul Carrie I might need that red top 🥰

[@SarahBethBeauty]

The black trousers/white tank top gives hardcore Monica vibes! Loving this on you!

[@kathleengempel5814]

Love the red and jeans on you!

[@kimberlyaguilar7973]

YAY! I’ve been waiting for a haul!!

[@sleepypup]

THE WHITE TANKTOP WITH THE BLACK PANTSSSSS 😍😍😍

[@sgj6136]

Loooovvee this hair color on you!!

[@shaunamonkman6661]

I honestly have loved being in your channel for so long and seeing your style change (as mine have). I would love to see how you would style your more grudge/band/Harley tee with the current fashion trends. That’s the era I am currently in (well who am I kidding… back in lol)

[@shilohgoes5544]

The red top + light jean outfit is sooo cute on you

[@jessicah2703]

I would love a dedicated trousers video! I've been searching for the perfect pair but haven't found it yet...

[@allisonrainville4986]

OMG THE RED TOP ON YOU 😍😍

[@nataliemartinez9083]

You’re killing it Carrie I love your content and the try on videos ❤❤❤

[@selinadionxo]

i think the white puff sleeve top would look sooooo cute with the white trouser pants (once you exchange for the right size) !!

[@babysparks05]

your hair is stunning!!

[@taylormcallister9131]

Love the red and green tops on you ! 😍Please do more Abercrombie 🤗

[@sunshinesarah346]

Can I say how much I absolutely love all of your videos 🤗💜 they always make me feel happy watching you live your best life! (or as much as you show us anyway! 😅) you've Tysm Carrie xoxo

[@aliveeyuh]

your hair looks amazingggggg❤

[@vickigje3416]

I must say carrie, you look freaking amazing in white! you look great in everything, but in this video, you were glooooowing!! sending lots of love from Norway!

[@lindsaymonasmith5542]

Agreed!

[@trueblue3997]

Loved the green sweat suit and thought the fires uppee thought and but w the flare leg was extremely flattering on you. I was disappointed you didn’t love it.

[@annabrown3337]

You look amazing btw ❤ love the hair and the striped top in intro 😘

[@charlottehajda116]

You could try a turtle neck underneath the teal sweater! Not a summer look but still adorable to layer

[@musicismylife110591]

Carrie, I have to say that your hair stole the show! It looks amazing and now I want to dye my hair the exact same colour 😂😅 I think everything looked really good on you even the sweatsuit I thought it looked good, but it’s more about how you feel, of course.

[@hannahb7726]

Well I just went and ordered nearly everything you tried on in this video🤣 it looked so nice on you!!

[@SandraLaura]

All the shirts are so cute 🥰 🥰

[@sarahfilip4457]

I agree you need to size down in most of the clothes, but honestly like every single one of the outfits looked soo good and very flattering on you!!

[@bevalexander5897]

Great video! Your hair is gorgeous!

[@vocalnerd]

Yay, it's fun to be one of the early birds after a video drop! Even though we wouldn't be wearing the same clothes, I always love watching your fashion reviews, Carrie. 😁👗 You're tall and busty, and I'm neither of those. 😂

[@elinaq750]

As I dont have money to spend on clothes I am vicariously living through you... :D

[@cupcakecarolina]

Ah the spice girls sweater is tooooo cute ❤❤❤

[@akreeger7742]

Oh, I need that Spice Girls sweatshirt, like immediately

[@marazobrist16]

I loved when you said ‘these pants are a bit loud’ and I was like what, no they are so chill and neutral but then you did that little jog 😂 I died lol and was also transported back to the 90s when all my pants sounded just like that

[@mothmallow]

I wish I could figure out how to make trousers look as cute as you do!

[@kaycepeda4711]

The story of the dad building a stage for his daughter and her friends is iconic. What a king

[@jodim5185]

Another great video from Carrie! Hope Japan is treating you well!

[@karenfriebel7680]

I love that you love your Spice Girls sweatshirt❣️🙂

[@CreatePeace612]

If I forget the middle school trauma for a sec, there are a few REALLY cute pieces that I'd be interested in if the price point was more accessible to my personal financial situation (I feel the same way about current Abercrombie).

[@CALinial]

Love the wide legged light chino pants! Easy to adjust length using hem tape, taking the pants to a dry cleaner for hemming, or watching a KZbin video to hem them yourself, for free! Blind hem stitch is great!

[@carriesears6012]

Ma'am your hair is so SHINY I love

[@sian1000]

Can you do Old Navy pants?

[@freerangeteacup]

I thought the green shirt with the bandeau looked adorable the way you wore it!

[@alessiac795]

7:51 the red top looked sooo good

[@madiryan6668]

I’d love to see you try The Frankie Shop!

[@papoolkid]

I have been really wanting to see someone try the brand Halara. Especially someone with a similar body type to mine … xo love your videos!

[@TheMunchyelena]

I love those pale color cargo (noisy) pants. I liked that outfit on you the best I think!

[@Petitfleur_]

Oooh the trousers at 9:10 look sooo nice!! I’m a teacher & dress pants are the BANE of my existence they are so uncomfortable & I hate them so I’m always on the lookout for work-appropriate, formal-looking bottoms & those seem so lovely! I don’t know if I would be brave enough to rock a cream/white but if they had those in black or even a fun color… I might be tempted haha

[@elleen9177]

Watching this with my 2 1/2 year old daughter and she keeps saying “Pre-ee” and “I like her shirt” it’s the cutest commentary ever ~

[@escapie2328]

If I had the little tie front sweater, I'd probably put a bralette or bandeau under it that was in a complementary, but opposite color, like yellow or pink. That way it is still short, so your skin shows, but it looks like it is meant to show underneath.

[@madisonhargett1429]

Okay but I LOVED the red top on you

[@katherinebiggs_]

I love watching these videos; You and I have very similar bodies and this helps me know what will work! 💓

[@auntb5273]

Paused the intro to say..... the hair, makeup, shirt, nails.... giirrrrlllll 🔥

[@nowyounoelle]

This is your brunette era and I am loving it!

[@MR-om3wj]

MAAM I JUST PLACED AN ORDER LAST NIGHT AND DIDNT KNOW WHAT SIZE TO GET I SHOULD HAVE JUST WAITED FOR THIS VID BC WE’RE SIMILAR SIZING 😭

[@maddyguzman2949]

*goes to order all of these outfits from hollister now*

[@shilohgoes5544]

A white lace bralette would be cute with the green sweater

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Carrie happy Thursday afternoon and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@Xtinacbock]

Would literally die for a kohl’s try on! If you dig through the womens and juniors section there are gems. I do my amazon returns there and they give you kohls cash for a return.

[@km6210]

I love watching your content but I’m hoping it takes a turn towards actively discouraging over consumption. We’re all guilty but realistically how many clothes can we physically wear and wear out until they are no longer usable? I know it would be hard to create as much content around styling / swapping / DIY-ing but it’s just a hope :)

[@mandibarrett9401]

Carrie, did you see that Clevver credited and talked about you?! I was so proud of you!!

[@mandibarrett9401]

@@bonnie92553 it's one of the more recent ones from last week I think. Product reviews.

[@lindseymarie7228]

Carrie! The shirt you’re wearing in the video where did you get it. The stripes are so cute

[@anaghanarayanan6125]

Does anyone know where Carrie got the striped full sleeve tee that she’s wearing in the video? 😍 I looove how it looks on her!

[@maryostroski2203]

I got a pair of cargo pants on temu. They are great quality. I wear a 6 but should have up. They are a heavy army color.

[@hannahraudelunas4469]

you should try the new american eagle clothes for spring/summer

[@gabbyg8908]

Here are some brands I would love to see you try: WRAY, Rat Boi, Fashion Brand Company, and Djerf Avenue

[@gnernerferner]

Get the pants hemmed! So easy. I go to Hans the Tailor on 3rd.