10 Fashion Mistakes

[@paratethys]

I love how every mistake called out here is sandwiched among constructive suggestions about how to do better. It almost feels like you're explaining general life advice on how to be happy, but focused through the medium of clothing.

[@KimXO]

Amy Clark lol! I can’t help it! I’m trying to lift up the team, gotta send some love!!

[@HosCreates]

I'm blessed because I can tailor my own clothes, I'm greatful I was taught how to sew 😍. When shopping for thrifted clothes it's an easy fix

[@KimXO]

Amanda H lucky you!!!

[@spikednautilus]

You give the best tips!! :) I could not agree more with the size mistakes. I've been trying to tell my friends for years that no one will see the size on the tag. People will only see if you look good or not!

[@KimXO]

spikednautilus right?!! It’s a serious mistake no to just buy something that fits right...I tell my clients to just cut the tags out if they don’t want to see it

[@jacquecross1887]

Just found you! Love your info and style. Thank you. I love to shop in my own closet! I get in there and try things on and make new outfits. That way when I am in a hurry, I have an idea of something to pull together. It helps me to clearly see what pieces I am missing from my wardrobe too. Thanks Kim.

[@just_some_makeup_pans5128]

I was the person who bought 10 cheap ones instead of 1 good one. Your house get cluttered that way aswell. The last year I just buy 1 better one and my house is so much more neat.

[@KimXO]

Denise Boer very true!

[@tiaturnbullchampionscoachi9587]

This is a great video. I would have loved if you had edited in some photos of examples of what you are talking about. BTW, I appreciate the positive, uplifting way you treat people when working with them. Your kindness is contagious and makes the world a nicer place to be. Thank you!

[@billiekemper3558]

My biggest challenge is “impulse buying” More often then naught, it stays in my closet with the tags on and later gets donated. Working on it! ❤️ Thank you for all the advice. 🥰

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Billie Kemper I’ve learned to only buy in outfits. Or single items I know I need. And I keep a list on my phone of what I’m looking for, including the style and color. I’ve also worked out the colors I want in my closet so I only buy those. I know what styles i like and what looks good on me, so that saves lots of time in the aisles. I have favorite stores due to their lighting in the fitting rooms and ambience in the stores. Hope that helps to start you off. I still am always watching these vids tho!

[@milliondollarlady]

"Don't limit yourself. Don't put yourself in one category." What a great advice - not just when it comes to fashion but to life in general!

[@missykasi8248]

Great tips Kim! , could you do a fashion video for inverted triangle bodies? Find it hard to shop as I'm petite but busty and I'm two sizes smaller on my hips. Thanks!

[@KimXO]

Missy Kasi I feel you! I’m the same. I will do. If you go to my website I do a segment on CityLine body types and shorts. The same rules apply. Take a look at that video, it’s under ‘Press’ www.stylebykimxo.com

[@WheresWeeWoo]

The sizing tip is one that really hit me recently, went to try on a size 6 in two different jeans and one fit and one didn't - I couldn't believe it! Glad I learned this lesson before I redid my whole wardrobe and now I don't buy anything online, I have to try it on!

[@magdakar4252]

I need to say this! Ever since i started watching your videos i get so many copliments for my upgraded style! You do a wonderful Job even from a distance. Also, i need to thank You for all the tips and advise You share with us for free always with so much Joy and good energy! I really feel so familiar to You although i live in Greece! I love love love your style! Keep on the amazing Job!

[@nats6579]

Yes please do an updated basics video with your current favorites!!

[@KimXO]

Nat S it’s coming!

[@kathallen69]

Hi Kim just found your site and I think it's brilliant. Everything you said made sense especially the sizing . I live in the UK and we have the same problem with sizes , one time I'm a size 12 or 14 and one dress was a size 16 I was mortified but it fitted me so bought it. I'm a lady the wrong side of 60 but I love to look good, not mutton dressed as lamb though lol. I've been told I don't look my age , I'm 70 but still 30 in my head. The basics are brilliant. Could you possibly do a video for the more mature ladies. Even though I'm older I still like to look nice. Thanks again and keep up the good work

[@glendamccaleb847]

Please do an updated basics video! I just found you and I have watched hundreds of stylists...You are the BEST!!!

[@KimXO]

Glenda McCaleb kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-vnJ2ribWDkLs thank you!! Who are your favourite other stylists?

[@donnawilson3745]

New Years resolution.... shop for the basics in sizes that fit!!

[@KimXO]

Donna Wilson yay!!! Gosh...sizes that fit are sooooo much more comfortable!!

[@SoNick25]

hey Kim! I was half expecting NO video today cause I know you are on holidays!! so thanks for putting it up. I am working on a paper for publication at work today, but watched this while eating my lunch!! You should do a vlog in Hawaii!!! that would be cool!!! share the warmth, the sun and you!! ha ha. I used to have tshirts tailored years ago, cause I was picky about the length (I have a high waist). Now I tend to avoid tshirts!!! finding the perfect tshirt is my mission impossible!!!

[@triciamatina2554]

Your tips are great! Can you do a video on what colors are flattering to your body type? I have a apple shape and I love white. But I feel that I don’t look good in that color. Help are there colors I should avoid?

[@Gena777-r95]

I never knew the razor hack..that's wonderful!!! Thanks 💜

[@soniarhodes1891]

Great video again Kim...I always feel inspired to pull my wardrobe apart after I’ve watched you.

[@KimXO]

Sonia Rhodes that’s awesome 🙏🏻♥️

[@pamravenscroft4829]

Impulsivity and not wearing jewellery are my biggest faux pas! Thanks for the great video!

[@KimXO]

Pam Ravenscroft welcome!!

[@jeaninegimlin7746]

Don’t wear Club clothes to the super market

[@elifmarkastro]

Or beachwear out of the beach

[@darlenewashington6454]

So good- I really enjoyed this!

[@KimXO]

I’m glad!!

[@Copswife3942]

Would love for you to do videos on how to dress your body. I am pear shaped with a big butt and thick legs, but I dont like to wear skin tight items. Would love to see your suggestions.

[@KimXO]

Lisa Rochefort sounds good! Many of you guys have asked for this, I’ll put it on the list for the next time I film!

[@SoNick25]

same here!!!

[@upstaged]

Amazing video! So on point. One piece of advice I have (since you asked us to share! haha), and I’ve been guilty of this too in the past, is when people don’t wear the right colors for their color palette. I have dark brown hair, pale skin, and blue eyes. The colors that someone with blonde hair, green eyes, and a darker complexion wears may look incredible on them, but not so much on me. It may just be my eye, but it’s something so important that I think a lot of people miss when picking out clothes... and makeup, hair, and jewelry for that matter, haha.

[@KimXO]

Very true! Thanks for sharing! The tip I give people is think about what colour you get compliments in the most...that’s probably your palette. Lots of people really don’t know!

[@upstaged]

Kim XO Great stuff! Love your content, it’s fabulous! Thank you for all the time and effort you put into it, it really shows. ❤️

[@lorenarebello2418]

Oi, sou do Brasil e amo suas dicas 👏👏

[@debbiepotter6413]

I am so guilty of many these. The purse thing got me. Now that I am back to work and doing well financially I am going to buy a purse a belt right now! I do have to be careful of the impulse buying as well. It’s have always done that. I have pieces that don’t match anything so now I focus on outfits, from top to bottom! Lol my new thing is jumpsuits, I love them and am so glad they are in style now. I looked for years and never could find any

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Except in summer,if you get sunburn.you want loose tops,or bottoms in those cases.also,overwhelming patterns or unflattering colors

[@janewood2962]

I cannot agree about sizing! I seriously think the whole thing is ridiculous. I can be anywhere from a 0 to an 8. Seriously.

[@janewood2962]

Agree more lol.

[@HosCreates]

I agree! I'm a size small is some places but a size large in others! A size 6 in dresses at one store but a 4 elsewear. I just go to the general section and I'm like alright let's see what fits today...

[@KimXO]

Jane Wood I know 😂 I just bought a large dress for France!

[@dianamccarthy2377]

I hate the sizing thing and it still bothers me when I have to buy a bigger size, it’s so stupid.

[@maribelteklado7491]

You are the best stylist ever. Following everything you say. Thanks for sharing. ♥️♥️♥️

[@KimXO]

Maribel Teklado thanks for watching! Just trying to keep it real and practical over here 😎

[@jenntruong6023]

Always appreciate the helpful tips even though I feel well schooled in fashion already! But I like getting inspiration from watching your videos! I do have to think about fit when shopping being 5' with wider hips and a big butt!

[@rachaelcameron2694]

Great video! also your makeup looks incredible!!!

[@KimXO]

Rachael Cameron thank you! :) It’s my make up artist 😬 I’m super basic with make up!

[@samanthadavid8488]

I love this video!! So helpful, I definitely needed the link for closet essentials, you keep things so simple💛Happy holidays 🎄🎉

[@KimXO]

Samantha David happy holidays to you ❤️🎄

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

"If you have balls in the front"... hahahaha that was funny ;-)

[@mandyo5422]

Please do a video for ladies with a large bust but very narrow hips and thighs. Great video by the way!

[@KimXO]

Mandy O I will! That’s me! I did a segment on a tv show, check out my video after this, in the description box I link to that video!

[@PearlyThePug]

I'm so guilty of buying something too big and shrinking my dry clean only clothes on accident. Thank you for great tips!

[@KathBorup]

Good video! The only one of these that I break is 'revealing too much' I'm 36 and I still wear crop tops with shorts 😂🤷‍♀️

[@MiltonsFinest]

I was thinking your shirt you have on is too big 😂❤️

[@robinswebmail]

I was thinking the same exact thing.....looks like she's wearing an area rug.

[@annarehbinder7540]

Love it, I want it so chic! And if you like oversize or not, is a matter of taste, here We are so over ” fitted” looks.

[@alexmatt7608]

Kelly Hickman ...trueee🤣

[@cecem.9921]

What a helpful video! Thank you ♥️

[@KimXO]

Celina M. Welcome!!

[@nikkipieronek271]

Please PLEASE do an updated basic wardrobe video ASAP! I've watched your other one but hesitate to go and buy those items because the video is older and fashion has changed so much.

[@jenntruong6023]

If basics, then they won't really go out of style. Classic and basic pieces are plain enough where they will be anchors in wardrobes and last much longer stylistically.

[@KimXO]

Nikki Pieronek kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-vnJ2ribWDkLs

[@nikkipieronek271]

@@KimXO thank you so much!!! 💕

[@janicerice3049]

Scuffed shoes are also something that takes a killer outfit down to shabby

[@KimXO]

Janice Rice very true! White are hard to keep pristine but so for so good with these! You are right tho...that’s definitely one of my pet peeves!

[@joanwalters4741]

Just found YOU!!! Love your site💝

[@vitaluka1854]

I'm super petite so I generally just pick the smallest size that's offered cuz generally it's the one that fits.

[@KimXO]

Thats totally ok! If it works for you keep doing it!

[@juliauren1338]

All great advice thank you

[@elifmarkastro]

Yeeeees👏💕 an updated basics video pls!

[@KimXO]

Elif Mark kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-vnJ2ribWDkLs

[@dailysgarcia3965]

Just found you; love you! Thank you so much!

[@gayemisurec5198]

New basic vid would be great!❤️

[@KimXO]

Gaye Misurec I hear you! I’m on it :)

[@ramonabuxbaum]

Which coats can i wear for a pear body shape?

[@KimXO]

A-Line would be fabulous on you! Kim xo

[@giselletorresesquire9520]

Wow, I needed to watch this!

[@KimXO]

Thank you for watching!! And glad you enjoyed!

[@valentinayesenia]

Can you do a video for girls with a small waist and bigger lower body?

[@KimXO]

yes totally! thank you for giving me a great suggestion! i will definitely put that on my list!

[@jaquillyn]

I agree with this :) I'm tall as well with small waist and big hips, can't find styles easily :(

[@bourgeoisbarbie7734]

I wash all my silk by hand in Vinegar. I hand wash all my wool and cashmere. I never dry clean even if the tag says "dry clean only." Dry cleaning is expensive, bad for the garment, bad for the environment and over time, the garment will stink.

[@KimXO]

Bourgeois Barbie I just washed this t-shirt on delicate in the machine for the first time...its drying on the rack...standby for results lol

[@kaylynnhuddleston5533]

I know exactly what looks best on me. When i find it I buy it all.

[@elizabethbenjamin8608]

Thank you

[@KimXO]

Elizabeth Benjamin my pleasure ♥️🙏🏻

[@JonesGermanni]

Amazing video!

[@NadiaMichelle]

This was really good. I feel like I just attended a class.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I think it might be more clear if you said “don’t always choose by your size number”. Sizes are meaningless nowadays, brands deviate so much from the “standard” sizes set in the 20th C US, vanity sizing is everywhere, then Asian sizing adds more confusion. I wear everything from a small/petite, or 6 short (US) to an extra-large, long (Asian), with probably most clothes around medium to large, so I always go by my measurements. I measure about every 3 months, or more often if my weight changes, and write the measurements down in my little style notebook.

[@analys1422]

Guilty, I never buy a smaller size. I do buy a size larger. I like a bit of that comfy chic boho look.

[@rachelgeorges3900]

great video!

[@KimXO]

Rachel Georges thank you ❤️

[@jenniferharris7633]

No link to your basics video?

[@KimXO]

Jennifer Harris it’s up now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-vnJ2ribWDkLs

[@starbright9507]

Who wears sweaters (balled or otherwise) or T-shirts to job interviews in the first place?

[@KimXO]

star bright good point! If its a casual job someone might be wearing a sweater or a tee shirt under a blazer. Lots of people don’t notice the piling!

[@marlenefanucchi942]

I love your show your great

[@pixiesanchez9195]

The rule I learnt was you can show off two parts so chest & legs or arms & legs although I think even three is okay aswell exspecially when it's hot so chest, arms & legs or arms, legs & stomach like not showing everything off can be alot sexier then showing off all your figures

[@KimXO]

Less is always more when it come off to showing off bodyparts! Xoxoxo

[@angelmuscledoc]

Hi Kim, just found you....And just subscribed 😊

[@KimXO]

Angel Tortoriello Muscles In Balance LLC thanks for finding me!!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Some more structured pieces, like blazers, might be made primarily of washable fabrics, but have some detail (usually interfacings, stiffeners or linings) that aren’t washable. So, if these are washed, these parts will shrink, pucker, or stretch, etc., ruining the garment. Fiber content isn’t everything, structural parts are really important, too. I’m really mad because I just bought a “final sale” linen blazer. It did say “dry clean” in the inline description, but they “forgot” to mention the “don’t iron” part on the garment label. Linen that can’t be ironed, really? I won’t buy that brand again - J. Crew Factory.

[@terrylynn7396]

Plz Do BEST CLOTHES 4 THIN GURLZ!! PRETTY PLZ!!😀😀 UR THE BESTEST!!💋💋

[@KimXO]

Terry Lynn I just did a video for all shapes and sizes! Did you see it?!

[@rebacarmack8335]

Just came upon you today- great info

[@KimXO]

Thank you! And thank you for watching!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I really lime your shorter, smoother hair, much nicer look that super-long with damage.

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Oops, like, not lime.

[@KimXO]

lol ;) You could Lime it xo

[@amyberthod]

I dont buy if it need tailor , thats my rule while shopping , great tips Kim, thank you :-)

[@susanholl5994]

It's not hard to learn to sew. Try it. You can improve the look of anything with a perfect fit.

[@magdakar4252]

Please, another basic video! 😋

[@KimXO]

Magda kar it’s on the list!

[@KimXO]

Magda kar kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-vnJ2ribWDkLs

[@saritestreicher6616]

for jewelry it is the rule of 5.. don't have more than 5 items of jewelry when you need a conservative look

[@chriscampbell8948]

Yezzzzzz PLEASE do new basics!

[@KimXO]

Chris Campbell kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-vnJ2ribWDkLs

[@Vexxt]

My problem is I'm a 32 year old, petite, thin woman and no matter what I wear it's like I'm Forever 17 or that weird kid with an old soul. I have no idea what to do.

[@asldfk]

Hi Kim, please do tell me - I’m almost 39 years old, I have three daughters, 13, 7 and 4.... am I too old and adult-ish to wear denim Dungarees?!? Help!! I love them so much and my teenager has some blue ones that I adore and fit me but am too scared to wear them! Advice please!! 😀😘

[@augiedoggy9812]

Go for it!

[@KimXO]

Alexandra Simpson wear them! Don’t be scared of anything. If you like them and they feel good do it!! Xoxoxo

[@alcogito8287]

I have a couple of pairs of black jeans that I wear to do garden work or hiking in the mountains. I would never wear them "in public".

[@cherylbecker3167]

As you age,you will find it harder to wear cheap clothes because your body needs more structure and the cheap thin fabrics just don't cut it anymore !

[@KimXO]

Very true.

[@seraphiccandy21]

Mistake: not steaming or ironing your clothes :/

[@blackouten]

Hey! 👋

[@KimXO]

blackouten 👋🏻👋🏻

[@blackouten]

@@KimXO 😘 great tips!

[@seraphiccandy21]

" If you have balls in front its fine" :D :D

[@tvaud]

Are any of your clients over the age of 35? ...or over a size 14?

[@KimXO]

Cindrarella tonnes! And males over 35!

[@tvaud]

Ok then, would you do a style video for older and/or plus sized women? We want to be stylish too.

[@oliviarix2310]

I’ve tried the razor trick and it does not work. It actually makes the pillage worse. I wish fashion gurus would stop suggesting it as solution to fuzzy sweaters. I am still searching for an answer to this problem. I’ve had to toss too many sweaters.

[@KimXO]

I’ve used it many times and it definitely does work, but perhaps it’s the type of blend that’s in the sweater that effects the results. There is a sweater comb at most Bed Bath and Beyond or stores like that too, I have one that’s great!

[@annarehbinder7540]

If you use a Razor you need the right angle but it is easier with a small de- piller ( can normally buy in shoeshops, homehoods etc ) but the easiest de- piller is avoiding acrylic because it Will always pill and that goes for many but not all synthetics and this means that if you buy synthetics you Will to have to on a Daily basis handle pilling . My tip - thrift!

[@sanlecoetzee4811]

The little "bobble off" machines or fabric shavers like Olivia recommended are perfect

[@coypu2005]

Olivia Rix I’ve tried it too- it cuts the yarn and makes it worse-even giving a big hole. 😫😫😫

[@ledahl9]

Another mistake is using someone you love the look of that has never had children when you have had some, 4 like me. We can maybe not aspire to that tight bod at a certain age like someone like Helen Mirren. I am a nana but still like looking nice.

[@veronicabrophy6609]

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[@esthergarcia1780]

The top is too big on you

[@KimXO]

+Esther García it was! It’s meant to fit like that and I really loved it, but I’m mini...so it could have been better! Xoxoxo

[@helenhood69]

I am 50 and NOT INTERESTED in your college living adds that go for a minute😈😈😈

[@KimXO]

Rhonda Whyte I actually don’t have anything to do with the ads! 😬 That’s KZbin! I’ve never even seen them. I’m sorry ♥️

[@helenhood69]

You don't have to worry kim.....I know it's utube.....which is who the message is for....the adds can no longer be stopped after a few secs like they used to.....☺☺

[@KimXO]

I think they don't stop on mine now because the chanel is growing....they know they have a captive audience!!

[@Mrs.WhiteLady]

Your top is fashion mistake #1. The top is baggy, doesn't flatter your figure and it looks sloppy.