7 STYLE SECRETS WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM JAPANESE STYLE!

[@DailyHelenJ]

*READ THIS* There's only audio in one ear - if you can, watch this video WITHOUT headphones (it will be much better). SORRY, this will be fixed for the next video. Thanks everyone for letting me know xx

[@snezhanamyers9985]

I should probably check the comments box before I started to watch 😅 I thought something wrong with my AirPods 😂

[@theeggatyourfrontdoor2092]

Late to the game, but you can fix this by turning on “Mono audio” so that the same audio plays in both ears.

[@astererratum6546]

Thank you. I was wondering what was going on. My earbuds have been buggy, but I noticed the music was still coming through both ears. It's only the voice audio that's bugged.

[@Flitttix]

same hahaha @@snezhanamyers9985

[@chocolatedonut6312]

video of the style notes you made is so good that audio didnt even bother me

[@ang5798]

There's something very attractive about how Japanese can make an outfit look cool and fun and interesting and personal, while also being very modest, and showing neither skin nor shape. I was never able to pull off the same types of clothes, but I keep coming back to admire it

[@DailyHelenJ]

It's amazing to me how the vast majority of people wear these shapes and can make it look so cool. Definitely a huge inspo to me and something I'll also come back to admire :) Thank you so much for watching btw x

[@slowonNurburgring]

Agree, they make it so artistic with a touch of punk vibe, it's hard to explain

[@DS-fn8ef]

I used to have a similar problem because I felt those silhouettes never worked on me, then I realised that the key was to go for significantly larger size than you think you need. So even if I'd usually wear a medium coat, an XXL could give a good idea of how far that silhouette could go, and then choose a size in between for how exaggerated you want that shape to look

[@macandfire5477]

@@slowonNurburgringyeah punk but classic!

[@gristen]

japanese fashion used to have a lot more bright loud clothing back in the early 2000's and you can still find traces of that in places like harajuku. the neutral trend has just sort of overtaken it as the dominant fashion because of how practical and everyday it is

[@shizukagozen777]

Yeah, it's like everyone dresses at Uniqlo, so boring...

[@Shrilaraune]

​@@shizukagozen777well uniqlo was super punchy and colorful during that time. Can confirm as someone who lived their at the time. Soooo, Uniqlo really just matches the demand I think.

[@adylaar6708]

​@@shizukagozen777everyone became an OL and lead boring quiet life to avoid the scoldings of the elder community

[@spacebar9733]

​@@shizukagozen777 trends exist everywhere, it will go away soon.

[@shizukagozen777]

@@Shrilaraune Really ? All I can remember are the basic cuts with basic colors. 🤷‍♀️

[@Life-oo2tr]

Prior to moving to Japan, I wore a lot of low cut tops, crop tops, denim cutoffs, and fitted jeans. Mind you, I was also in my mid 20s. But having lived in Japan for awhile now, my style has changed drastically. Maybe because I’m older now, but I find myself no longer going for more revealing clothes and find comfort and feel more stylish and feminine in higher necklines and longer lengths. I’m so inspired by how Japanese women dress in the summertime as well. Long airy dresses and tops without showing too much, and it feels so dainty and fairy-like.

[@sujatamassey633]

I lived in Japan in the 90s and loved window shopping and people watching. Even during this time period, the camel, beige, white and pale pink were the dominant fashion colors for winter coats. To dress in light colors during a harsh season seems to heighten the sense of luxury and the idea of pure, clean clothing.

[@rsvpevents6780]

This is good to know! I’m visiting Japan for the first time soon and I’m from New York City where people wear black often. I was planning to bring a lot of black because I thought the cities would be similar in that way but I guess I’ll be opting for beige and lighter pinks instead!

[@unichan5]

One thing you didn’t mention (but kind of showed with the striped blouse) is the tailoring. Japanese clothes have that je ne sais quoi by using unique cuts or silhouettes you won’t find most places. It’s not exactly tailored to each individual but even “boring“ pieces usually have an interesting collar or unusual hems that make them stand out. It’s one thing I noticed over and over. Oh, and please don’t forget that Japanese tend to spend three times as much as other countries on their clothing, which is why they are so well dressed usually. Thanks for sharing this, it definitely gave me some inspiration for my own wardrobe although I’m not petite 😊

[@TheShimming]

""unusual hems that make regular things stand out" is an excellent definition of Japanese design, art, technology, cuisine etc.

[@Meimoons]

Wait, can you elaborate that more? About the spending three times on clothing?! Is it that willing to spend more on quality clothing or buying in bulks more?

[@unichan5]

@@Meimoons If you open any Japanese fashion magazine, you’ll see that the unusual shirts are usually around 100-130$ and everything else only goes up from there. It‘s considered normal to buy high-end over there, because everybody does it. From a Japanese mindset, everybody is middle-class or wants to belong to the middle class so I‘d guess that clothes and hobbies are the biggest expenses apart from rent. Going out for dinner is really cheap though and they have a huge second-hand market for everything - even fashion - so most stuff is not that used when it gets sold on. So no, they don’t buy bulk except Uniqlo which is their cheap, no-frills basics store. And even there, you can get your pants hemmed and shirts altered should you need it. Which doesn’t mean that they don’t overconsume on fashion just like the rest of us.

[@destituteanddecadent9106]

​@@MeimoonsI think both. One thing I notice in Japan is that there aren't many fast fashion options. Of course there's Uniqlo, but last time I stepped foot in a Uniqlo (which is pretty long ago tbf), it wasn't exactly Target/Walmart cheap. A place could look pretty fast fashion but then a pair of slacks would set you back 80 dollars.

[@ZurditaDinamita]

​@@Meimoons I understand that as "they study style/fashion 3 times more". Japanese are very oriented to perfection, or at least to try your best, and fashion is not different. Fashion magazines are (mostly) just a thing for girls/trendy women here in western countries, but in Japan every social group has specific magazines for themselves. They *learn* to get stylish.

[@mii-chin143]

The longline trend is so beautiful! All my skirts, desses and coats are at least past my mid-calf or sometimes maxi length, so happy to ser that other short women look awesome in them! Makes me less intimidated to wear mine ☺ as well as oversized silhouettes 😍

[@junipergraves8057]

Living in Japan, I wasn't expecting how much I'd LOVE the style here. It's modest, but so fun, unique, and sleek all at once. So many neutral tones, but it looks SO GOOD. I wasn't expecting on going shopping here, but man, I love the clothing.

[@christinecho779]

I’m naturally inclined to this aesthetic! I didn’t even know it was Japanese. I just love that effortlessly comfortable and stylish look. Something practical but still interesting. Not too fussy or overworked.

[@renaezelmar6718]

I know chatty videos aren't everyone's cup of tea, but long-form reflective and analytical content on fashion and personal style is my faaaavorite! That is to say, love this video and thank you for the time you took to put this together! Interestingly, when I was in Japan around 2017, I noticed a lot of cropped/midi silhouettes. Full pleated culottes and skirts were everywhere. Goes to show that even more conservative Japan has a trend cycle ;) But most of your other observations still held true.

[@Ginasgusa]

I am 5’1” and 105 lbs. I love clothes like that but my American friends always ask me why I wear clothes that are so oversized and sloppy. They also said I dressed very young. I am 65 yo and still love to be fashionable because I love Japanese fashion. Japanese and Frenchwomen never stopped dressing up. Casual and classy.

[@SoNick25]

Yes, long line is really popular here in Japan since last summer. I am over the moon because I am a long skirt girl!! Tonal dressing is also popular. No more than three different colours is a popular rule. I notice the difference immediately when I go back to OZ...so many colours!!! Functional wear and dressing for the climate is key. Heat tech is my go to every day, esp extra warm heat tech leggings under my skirts!!! You are very observant! I really enjoyed this!!! I think the audio was better! THANK YOU!

[@lizlawley6680]

Ohhh, HEAT TEC... OK, I know it as Thermal. Good stuff whichever way you describe it. 😏

[@SoNick25]

@@lizlawley6680 yes, that's what Uniqlo call it here in Japan and it is stamped on the 'thermal' stuff. It is probably a trade mark. I looked on the Australian site for Uniqlo and they call it that too..HEATTECH. They have extra warm and ultra warm which claims it is 1.5 times warmer and 2.5 times warmer. Very toasty if you are in a cold climate.

[@mrshore12345]

You hit it right on the nail with those neutral colors… those exact beiges and pinks are what I love in Japanese fashion, but I find it so, so hard to find it anywhere else! Everything here is just light grey and navy… now I know I’ll have to check out more Japanese stores to see if I can find my dream neutrals!

[@ミゲル-t7z]

これが日本のスタイルなのですね！私は毎日普通に着ているので、このように考察されてビックリしました。 ロングコート、マキシ丈のスカートは冬の定番です。 日本に来たら古着屋さんに行くのがオススメですよ😊 配信ありがとうございました❤

[@AnitaN844]

I love everything about Japanese style. Lengths, colors, fabric, style... List is endless

[@geniej2378]

Something not really touched on here is why a lot of these style tips work for petite heights is that most Japanese don't have curves.

[@meh5069]

This! These styles work so well because they’re very small/thin. a lot of these styles would make a curvier person look frumpy. They’re still very nice for those who can wear them though

[@shanthathippaiah4603]

So so true.. as a curvy petite, this doesn't always work for me, but I keep trying to find a way to bring them in. Also, most of these clothes don't work for tropical climates. A majority of style channels still are dedicated to colder climate styles.

[@ariesmry]

I was looking for this comment. Japan is pretty homogenous and many of them have strong vertical lines in their body. I suspect that there is an easily accessible cultural knowledge on what looks good and drapes well on their body. I think there’s some similarities in lines and tailoring between even their traditional clothing and modern clothing. So they’re exposed pretty early on to whats flattering on them and as adults, the majority focus on and differentiating and refining their style thru detailing like fabric choices, and accessories. Of course there are really cool subcultures that subvert this, but because they have that early template, the “rules” they break come across as methodical. Also when clothing companies lean into these lines, straight off the hanger, clothing probably looks flattering for the majority of people. And I suspect that their sizing might be much more standardized then the mess in the US, making styling and flattering fashion a low bar of entry. I feel like after writing this, I’ve realized why dressing well is just so difficult to do for a lot of people in the US.

[@ThaoNguyen-hl6mb]

If you have curve but wanna try the Japanese long-line aesthetics, give Uniqlo U a line. I'm pretty heavy (size 8-10 US, DD cup, 5'4"), and I love how Uniqlo U designs accommodate my curves generously, while draping smooths the line really well. Another line that comes to mind is Hana Tajima, but she stops collab with Uniqlo. She does Dress on Pants extremely elegantly.

[@zosiawisniewska4356]

Everyone has curves - skinny, awerage, or fat. No one is shape of rectangle. I'd say that skinny ladies are often more curvy than a plus size - I am on a lower BMI end, but I have sick hips to waist ratio.

[@33Jenesis]

Over the years I saved a lot of Japanese street style photos. I am also 5’3” and love the often tonal and muted palette in Japan. I still buy items that remind me what I saw on the photos today.

[@jadetheshade]

this video is so validating - especially because i find myself gravitating towards more oversized looks in terms of my personal style and standing at a 4'11 stature, the two don't go hand in hand but when you pointed out that a lot of japanese fashion involves oversized clothing even on petite/shorter heights, i felt so seen :') im definitely taking notes from this video

[@kimh5794]

Loved this review. Have been a fan of Japanese fashion but found it hard to explain just what made it so lovely and effortlessly cool.

[@simplycatx]

Thanks for sharing! I love Japanese fashion~ I personally love the oversized style. It’s definitely easier to do in the colder months though. Which is why I hate summer LOL. Some people think petite people can’t wear oversized top and bottom, but I say who cares! Everyone should wear whatever makes them comfortable 🥰

[@DailyHelenJ]

I know!! I don't like summer fashion very much and get soo excited when cool whether comes around :) I think petite people look great in oversized pieces and you're absolutely right x

[@missksb2835]

I returned from Japan yesterday, hot, hot summer weather! Although the season was different from what you experienced, the styles are so much the same. I love how you explain how the oversize works so well on small frames. I noticed this too, but couldn't figure out why it was working. The Japanese have such beautiful, understated style. I love all the layering and sometimes unexpected textures. Great video, thanks!

[@sophistoast]

i’m very short/petite and i have a short torso, i’ve always looked at western fashion which is meant for taller girls than me on average and i feel like I should have been looking at japanese fashion this whole time

[@chaka3084]

Great detailed observations of Japan's streetwear! There are so many beautiful things to see and experience in Japan, and their fashion-sense is among them. Their layering techniques, to me, is an art!

[@murcuryjenny]

I just came back from Japan. It was the beginning of autumn. I love their style and I couldn't figure out what it was. I had a hard time shopping because I wasn't sure how to incorporate the clothes into my current wardrobe. Next time I'll apply the things you talked about. Great video!

[@avagoodday]

As someone who currently lives in Japan, this is on-point! I love how you discussed about your observations on Japanese style.

[@sandragoitom4325]

Yes to nylon bags!!! Love the lightweight, affordable, durable fabric and colorful options. No animals killed and easy to store with no worry about creases & scratches like leather bags. Nylon bags are my go-to!

[@jumplc]

I love this type of video, very interesting to see fashion from other countries :)

[@DailyHelenJ]

Thank you for watching :) I'm always so nosy and love seeing what people wear. Japan in particular leaves me feeling so inspired

[@KenshoQuest]

Excellent video! I love people watching for various styles in Japan.

[@hanaVV66]

I thought my ear buds are broken. 😅 Love this video, i’ve been a fan of japanese fashion, I’ve been so insecured with my skin and japanese fashion really helps me to dress well. 🥰

[@EH012]

Such an interesting and insightful video! I think a good portion of why all the clothing works is simply because Japanese clothing caters to the most common proportions. Good fit and proportion make everything look intentional and chic.

[@ivaneteroark710]

Best video ever, I grew up in Brazil and in São Paulo we have the highest Japanese population outside of Japan check out bairro Liberdade, the Japanese and the Korean are the elite of the country, so classy, driven and hardworking, we Brazilians have the ultimate respect for Japanese people and culture, I love the East, I joke that I was born a western as punishment! I cried reading memories of a geisha, and rooted for Saiuri the whole time, I am so happy for you Helen, best wishes for my beautiful now American home in Louisiana

[@echoerica]

Oh wow this is wonderful! I’m going to Japan this summer with my daughter and I’m also fascinated with Japanese style as a petite. Thanks for your overall takes.

[@leighalexandra7899]

Interesting fashion overview! The outfits are cocooning, comforting and protective looking. I wonder if there is a sociological reason for it - not just weather.

[@shizukagozen777]

Japanese people like to imitate other Japanese people because standing out from the group is frowned upon over there. Only few people really have the 🥜 to actually be original.

[@DevinaHeriyanto]

Love this video! You're very observant and I love how non-stereotypical the style lessons are. By the way I almost always use loudspeakers so I don't notice anything wrong with the audio, your voice sounds a lot clearer and more stable though.

[@nellel2554]

Thank you for this breakdown! It's incredibly helpful. I've always found such Japanese styling to be striking, effortless looking, and cool. Plus, it does contrast so much to the style rules I absorbed for petites like myself. I'm going to reference your video more as I incorporate some of these style elements I've always appreciated.

[@justynaflorczak3038]

Thank for this! I am very much inspired by the elegant Japanese fashion. Will be using those tips!

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I wanted to get a very long wool coat this winter, but even though they’re supposedly trending, I couldn’t actually find one to buy. When it’s really cold, the longer and fuller the coat, the better. (Especially as I wear mostly skirts and dresses). I’m short, too, and I think ankle-length items work very well on me, especially in a dress with one color or pattern from top to bottom, they give a long, continuous line.

[@brenna6964]

Have you tried Poshmark. Lots of vintage long wool coats

[@0433elva]

Japanese fashion Style was hugely impact by their personality. Muted... introvert...moody colour..stressful society.. thats their inspiration board.

[@McGothlette]

I am so very super envious of the cardigan you are wearing in this video. love love love it!😍😍😍

[@marzialovingliving4847]

Hi Helen, thanks for this lovely video, really interesting and enjoyable! I'm very obsessed with the Japanese style, I love Yamamoto kind of shapes and I found myself to have a very specific taste for sartorial and deconstructed mixed together ❤️

[@DailyHelenJ]

Thank you so much for watching, I feel like I would love your style so much!

[@Anajrob]

Omg! Your analysis is so on point. I love it! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. 🥰

[@brigittawinasis9585]

hi helen, do you do observations on men’s clothing as well? i’d love to see my boyfriend upgrades his wardrobes lol 😂 i need some practical-generally suitable for all kind of occasion for men (from women’s point of view). thank you helen, love your way of simplifying fashion into words!

[@melissapotter8156]

Helen! I'm obsessed with this style of video- thanks for sharing

[@jaderhiece4318]

I love visiting Japan. We went in December to Osaka. I thought it was hilarious that you took a pilot pen shop photo because that’s also what I did 😂😂. Best pens ever! The fashion is awesome. I went vintage shopping and got a denim long line jacket love.

[@EnjoyingLife2024]

Long flowing dresses are the 2024 spring/summer looks in the area where I live. As you stated, the low-contrast look works for both tall and short women even for the warmer seasons. ❤️

[@tess3616]

one of my favorite videos you've ever made. love how you broke down each tip so they're easy to apply

[@trippishine]

Nice video! Long puffer jackets are also the dominant winter style of this year in European German speaking countries. They are truly ubiquitous, and often paired with quite chunky leather boots. A cool Berlin look ;)

[@lunavre1771]

I'm usually too busy and can't fully watch a video, but you have such a nice voice to play while I handle my chores/projects!

[@SFWCarrot]

Love the video. I can completely agree with most points mentioned and I'm personally going through a style change too after my month long trip to Japan. Another thing to add, for the bags, single shoulders are usually preferred because of how hot it gets during the summer and single straps usually mean less contact on body to prevent sweating, unlike a backpack.

[@VictoriaTaylor-jl1mp]

This was fun to watch. Inspiring with Japanese style. It surely inspired me since I live in cold climate. I want to watch this again.

[@MrPuccatchan]

I find it amazing how japanese woman can be practical, comfortable and stylish at the same time! I love that they care less for this you should be tall, hourglass figure and whatever else.

[@Aliceimkaninchenbau]

I absolutely love maxi skirts! In my daily life it’s unfortunately not very practical because I need to ride my bike (and if the skirt is too long it could go somewhere in the wheel and… nah i dont want to think further xD)

[@jeannadesisto8705]

I really like your interpretation of layering. Looks great! Thanks for sharing your observations on Japanese trends. Cheers!

[@yarior2081]

really amazing and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this unique content

[@DailyHelenJ]

Absolutely my pleasure, thank you for watching :)) x

[@ruthacuna4385]

Yes, you nailed it. I love Japanese style and I am petite too. Thanks for sharing your observations and tips.

[@evasilvalayton758]

I love how respectful you are. New subscriber No “you should wear this” “stop wears that”

[@Djl472]

When I was there I noticed the same. Loved the color options there that look good for Asian skin tones. Both color and style are more feminine and conservative. They tend to wear pieces with good materials and interesting textures. Most ladies wear their make up so well too. Since I’m not that young and am big chested I didn’t think the oversized would look good on me. I like your style too, Helen. It’s not overly matcha-matchy. I always thought shoes and purse need to match but you don’t do that and they look great!

[@christinaoldham6614]

That was a really interesting video, Helen, particularly as I watch a number for Japanese and Korean channels and am always drawn to their style. One thing I noticed that is also different: they "break the rules" by wearing an oversized and long skirt or dress with a long and oversized top. Also, I've decided that much as I'm drawn to their style, it ultimately is not for me. One reason the big, willowy dresses work for them is that (unlike me) they are often extremely small chested. So that same dress on me, would "project" out rather than flowing around the body, making me look bigger than I am. What I CAN emulate is their love of natural fabrics such as linen, which is perfect for the hot summers here in NC. Thanks for creating this video for someone like me, who loves the Japanese aesthetic so much.

[@missgiddyBB]

I still have most of the clothes I got from Japan in 2018 as they are just really comfortable and pretty durable as well! Can’t wait to go back in 2025.

[@elisafraga4358]

I love the dress over jeans look, both in the picture and on you 😊

[@DailyHelenJ]

Thanks Elisa :) It's a combo I think I'll like to recreate more often

[@em7833]

Japanese style is amazing!

[@melocoton7]

I think long line adds an instant touch of style and coolness. I feel like short coats make a petite person look shorter.

[@mansoor3159]

Hey! Helen I really really really obsessed with your style so so so much and what a beautiful style you have you are my inspiration and I wish you reach 70K Subscribers very very soon!☺️💕💫

[@DailyHelenJ]

Thank you so so much xx

[@trishpaterson3206]

I''m a fan of Japanese fashion and enjoyed your point of view.

[@r.a.h1146]

The colours you find available where you live is relative to your distance from the equator. After breaking down the sun reflects very differently off the same colours in different geographic locations. Bright colours can cause temporary blindness/traffic accidents in the wrong places. But generally no matter where you live, unless you’re doing the monochrome vibe strong colour makes everything look cheap. Neutrals hide a multitude of sins. And this usually includes navy/denim, sometimes considered a “neutral.” But if you’ve never done so, I recommend you visit an aviary/flower shop/botanical garden/aquarium sometime. There’s no such thing as a “fake” colour.

[@ladyliddie7721]

Something else to add is that they rarely accentuate the waist. Maybe it's along the line of the "long line style", but it's very interesting given the fact that it's so engrained in me to do that. I find it hard to not tuck in a sweater when I have a long jacket and long pants on too. But they wear it so well!

[@nrynn]

It’s very useful for me to dress up for upcoming trip to Japan. I really like this video. 👍🏻

[@annedonker4795]

love this. the japanese have incredible style. one thing about the way they dress too has to do with their weather and climate there. I live in northern california and we get similar weather a lot. cool weather where you need to think about layers. i find that the way to dress is different depending on which geo you are at. this is why all those videos of 'dress like a parisian girl' are totally useless for me because i am just not in the same climate. now the japanese have to deal with a lot of different micro climates so their examples are appropriate for so many of us!

[@ellacsarno411]

This is such a good and perceptive analysis, and it points out many of the reasons why I'm drawn to Japanese fashion! Thanks so much! You got a new subscriber :)

[@GertrudeMccormick]

I have a wine colored one *yutulu* Tabby cat bag, I love this bag. I actually swapped two straps and put a chain on it and I'm obsessed with it

[@CorinneBarcelona]

I love this video. I love the simple put together colors and style.

[@alicestoneheart5945]

This seems to be more in cooler weather. Do you have a video of tips for warmer weather Japanese fashion?

[@knomesarecooliguess5928]

1:48 that blue jacket is SOO CUTE!

[@draquela96]

What's wild is I went to Japan in 2004 and a lot of this still stands!!!

[@susanma4899]

I'm tall and have always loved long coats. Maybe they'll start becoming fashionable again--I work on a university campus and you never see the undergrads wearing stuff like this. On the other hand, you can thrift a beautiful long coat for next to nothing! I went to a thrift store once where anything with a pink tag was a dollar--so I got a gorgeous long wool coat for ONE DOLLAR. Crazy.

[@shizukagozen777]

Idk where you live but in the West long coats have been trendy for several years now... lol

[@lookingatdaisies9901]

Where do you live? England has had long coats everything for a while, long trench coats, long wool coats, all the outerwear is oversized and long... that or cropped.

[@annerodden311]

I'm 😊enjoying the examples. A fan of Asian drama 😊 love the clothes but always thought I was too old or short, 5'3". Feeling more that there are possibilities to try. Thank y you

[@tanyamaijohnston6797]

Just liked and subscribed. recently found out I'm part Japanese via dna testing and I feel v excited because I wear this style everyday. thanks for excellent content.

[@NikkiMadriaga]

My left ear really loved this video. Thanks! (jk this video was great)

[@problemperson4221]

frankly, being petite and not having obvious curves is very important for this sort of style, a lot of long, straight, blocky shapes in this style.

[@meilianHG]

This is exactly what I've been thinking about and your video just popped up on my feed

[@fuschiacandy]

The idea is Japanese sizing. The clothes FIT them. I went to Japan and bought only Japanese brands and realised that their long dresses fitted me perfectly. Unlike Western brands that are made for large Caucasian women, Japanese brands are made for petites. Even if they are oversized, they are fitted to our size. Since then I have decided to buy mainly Japanese clothing brands because they really do ‘spark joy’

[@tulipnoon6562]

Same here. Sound coming thru only on one ear

[@DailyHelenJ]

Thanks for letting me know! Sorry about audio, if you were previously listening on earphones, I think it will be slightly better on speaker. Will make sure to have it fixed for the next video xx

[@tredjesongen]

No problem here!

[@chikajud]

I loved the video. About the audio, maybe it was because I was using headphones but the voice recording and the background music where in different sides (voice was on my left and music was on my right) and that made it a bit hard to focus on your narration. Also, great explanations about the why the styles work, I often wonder why some outfits I chose work and why some other do not and keeping this tips in mind will help me know how to avoid making my "basic" or "neutral" outfits looking boring.

[@sussie9895]

Love this breakdown and inspiration! Definitely noting some of these tips. So cool to hear how you like the Tibi pants, I’m super interested in their brand but hesitant to drop the money so far

[@mariahrichardson1745]

Style is only limited to the imagination. Japanese fashion made me realize I have more outfits than I thought I had and couldn't go well together.

[@crownedoll]

Your content is so informative and relaxing to watch

[@varun009]

They all look so comfy. I bet they don't have to worry about bloat or even just sitting down.

[@QuynhAnhNguyen-vr4ew]

Can you do a video about your recent pieces you purchased from Sezane? I noticed a few new pieces in your video and they look lovely ❤️

[@DailyHelenJ]

Definitely can! I'll have a Sezane video up soon :) xx

[@niki_bbb]

One of the most annoying things to hear as a petite woman -- "ooh, you can't wear total oversize, ooh, it's long, it swallows you", and then those people proceed to tell you how you should wear "flattering" clothes, and by that they mean that you have to show your entire figure, everying should be tight, short and with a huge cleavage. Nothing against this style, but like... It's not comfortable, it often looks dated, it just isn't the look I like. Thank you thank you thank you for this video, Helen

[@epistafi]

Wow! The first thought is very inspiring! I'm not petite, but I always feel like I look much shorter than I really am somehow.

[@cottonjun01]

I really like this style. Now I need a maxi skirt!

[@louisenaughton5560]

audio was great Helen 😍

[@RadhaSrinivasan-yv3gt]

Very thorough, and correct observation presented in a crisp way!! 😊

[@Mode2vie]

Hello i'm french and i loooooove the japanese style in Paris.Classy clothing. Not vulgar. Sober with good material. I observe Asian women a lot more in Paris since now they dress better than the French

[@valiaudet3415]

This is real. At 5ft 3, I frequently look online at Japanese fashion and always feel they look great, so I can copy.

[@quidditchCapricious]

I live in Japan and while the long lines and oversize fits aren’t my thing/don’t work on my body type, I still adore Japanese trends and incorporate what I can into my wardrobe. ☺️ I did want to ask, did you get permission from those you photographed? Japanese people are incredibly private, and are hesitant when people take photos of them (there’s been an epidemic of non consensual photos here which led to Japanese phones not being able to disable camera shutter sounds) If not, I would consider doing that next time, and maybe letting those photographed know that their faces will not be visible/blurred. ☺️

[@Itsmeemily94]

Wow!! I adore them tibi pants!!! Too expensive for me but I'm going to look for a cheaper brand alternative I'm in love with them ❤❤ You look so smart casual, mature but young, hard to explain but perfect for 20-30 years old modern woman 😊😅

[@ivyblue681]

Great and insightful video! Thanks for making this :)

[@annade2094]

I loved you in the dress with pants!

[@4emkaa]

Cool :) I was in Japan too like 6 months ago, and I have the same opinion as you in terms of Japanese fashion. I try to recreate some looks, but if it comes to me, I have a bit problem with this, because I am not petit. I am like 177 cm tall, but I try my best, and it turns out to be good :)