my fashion INS and OUTS for 2025

[@mamabirdjr3194]

“No jean style should be a trend!” YES!

[@xchanchanx]

Totally agree!!

[@OTRKyofte]

Jeans the world!!

[@queensdavis9378]

I personally feel that denim is TIMELESS.🤷‍♀it may be my favorite material...never too much🤣

[@silh3345]

This! Wear whatever style and shape you like. Jean Sykes are so individual and what looks good on one body type might not always fit that well on another. Some people have long legs, some have short, some people have wide hips and thighs, some people have more straight legs. No style of jeans will fit well or sit comfortably on every body and there shouldn’t be such a pressure to fit into one trending style of jeans. For me I have wide hips and thighs with a smaller waist which means I struggle finding high rise jeans that don’t gap at my waist, I have shorter legs which means a lot of the wide leg jeans completely drown me out and I end up stepping on them because they’re too long and wide. I don’t have anything against high rise baggy jeans, they’re just not made for my body type so I choose to wear jeans that actually fit comfortably and flatter my body. I think that’s what everyone should focus on, to find something that works for their body instead of trying to make their body work for the Jean trend.

[@White-ny4ws]

Yes!!❤

[@melodysearcy4831]

I’m a stylist at a high end store and I hear women EVERY DAY say they are too old to wear something!! I will be 59 this month and I wear whatever the hell makes me feel great! Clothes do not have an age! If you wear it with confidence you will rock it!

[@Skylark123]

❤this comment❤️

[@drininix]

that’s wonderful! I am glad you are rocking your personal style, thats what fashion’s all about. I want to continue to wear what I like to forever :)

[@stacyana5888]

100%!

[@zarav.1315]

❤ love this

[@Bluetreez]

I'm 63 and have no more f's to give. I do what I like now ❤

[@beanybean000]

i love watching you NOT thrift things because it helps me think more critically about my purchases!

[@chesshaterrr]

yes!!

[@bethb4432]

No skinny jeans!!!😂😂. I mean, I don’t mind if they come back. I just don’t want them to be the only kind available.

[@Miztivin]

Yes! I remember when that was the case. No mom jeans. No bell bottoms or high rise. Only skinny, low rise. Maybe the occasional relax fit mid rise. Gives me anxiety thinking about it lol.

[@JynxxTonsilHockey]

That's the great thing about thrifting. When something isn't "in" everyone donates it. Skinny jeans are currently "out" but I find skinny jeans at the thrift all the time

[@AggresivelyBenign]

I know! There were a few years where only skinny jeans were available for so long that even thrift stores barely had anything else

[@Jaceyy]

I was SO ANGRY when that happened lol It was hard for me to see them look anything but kinda ridiculous, and I planned on never wearing them... until I was forced to.

[@thejulietocean]

@@Miztivinit was a dark time 😭

[@FayeDo]

Please, Show the reality of thrifting. When i first got into thrifting, i was so disapointed that i wasn't able to find a lot of stuff like i saw on social media. But that's half the fun, sometimes you're lucky, sometimes not. And sometimes, this one special piece is worth way more than a thousand other pieces combined :)

[@marylhere]

When I was a size 4/6, thrifting was so great. I know someone somewhere lost a bunch of weight and bought a whole new skinny wardrobe and probably wore the item once or twice. I like to think the 14 pairs of size 8 shoes newly donated was just a purge not clearing out a love one’s stuff.

[@maple4633]

Right?! A good day for me at the thrift is finding three things! Usually I get like 1 thing if I'm lucky hahah

[@valzahnzahn]

Oh that one golden child that will never leave my closet is the best!

[@snowandfrogs]

The thrifts in my area used to be like this too but now it's all shein and other crap:( I can't thrift anymore

[@TheMagwade]

My personal style is all of the styles whenever and wherever I want. I have neutrals and colors, patterns and solids, classics and trends. I used to struggle over it because I felt like I lacked a style identity, but I realized that the fact that you never know what I'll be wearing next IS the thing. Sometimes I will look like a librarian and sometimes like a biker and sometimes like a gypsy fortune teller. And as long as I like what I have on that day, I don't have to care about anyone else. I'm almost 60 now, and I've been this way most of my life, but now I'm accepting it and embracing it to the fullest.

[@csjkscs]

Amen sister! That’s where I’m at in life too and man does it feel good!

[@morganqorishchi8181]

My mom is a psychologist and actually, this is the healthiest approach to fashion. When you're wearing something because you like it rather than because you want other people to like it, that's a sign that your self-esteem is intrinsic, meaning it comes from within. Wearing things in order to gain approval from others is a sign of extrinsic self-esteem, meaning someone who does that often feels insecure and needs external validation from others in order to feel comfortable. It's much healthier to base your decisions on your own desires than on what others will think. But to anyone reading this who worries about what others think: it's super normal to take until your 40's or later to develop purely extrinsic self-esteem. We all worry about what other people think sometimes when we're younger. That's not a sign anything is wrong with you, it's just part of the process of maturing.

[@uu7794]

Yes same for me. Although sometimes it means that I have too many clothes that don’t go/fit togerher lol.

[@yumi4160]

Yeah same, I still really struggle with the internal feeling of needing to have a “certain style” or an “aesthetic”. I’ve always liked so many different things like neutrals, colors, goth, coquette, sporty, preppy… my whole life has been a mission to figure out which I like best, but now I’d like to rather accept the fact that I can like and be multiple things at once and not everything in my closet has to match or be of the same style

[@le4905]

YESSSSSSSSS

[@veronica-xd3ci]

Your hair has been looking FAB lately

[@emmab.5462]

i almost didn’t watch this video because of the title bc i’m so sick of buying trends year after year and having a bunch of clothes that i don’t love or wear and i’m kind of disgusted by my overconsumption but im glad i watched this because i completely agree with you! you made a lot of great points that i think will help people who were in a similar position to me

[@laialaia14]

I actually think it’s great that you show the reality of thrifting… sometimes it’s a banger and sometimes it’s not. Plus, I think it’s also good that you show that you don’t need to overconsume on Black friday! :)

[@LG-ex8bu]

So weird... when I saw your hair I was like "omg her hair looks so cute today..." Proof that we are our own worst critics ❤❤

[@Greta7]

Literally my thoughts 😭 I was like wow her bangs look incredible and then she says she hates her hair rn lol

[@melissaleejohnson3542]

Yes! I think this is the best her hair has EVER looked! Seriously gorgeous. The bangs look delicate and face framey, not like grown out bangs at all!

[@morganqorishchi8181]

The thumbnail saying "don't hate me" made me chuckle. We LIKE that you're honest instead of trend-chasing, Alexa. Being genuine is something that is much more valuable than people realize. Also, if anyone hates you for saying no to things that promote overconsumption, like specific jean styles or not mixing metal or not overbuying, that person needs help and you don't need to listen to them.

[@thephoebejeebies]

Thoughts about archiving: I grew up rotating my clothes each season, so I sort of do this already. I LOVE having a spring/summer and fall/winter wardrobe (of course, there are pieces that stay in no matter what), and it feels like having brand new clothes every time! It seriously stops me from shopping each season.

[@csjkscs]

Girl, hold on tight! You’re 30’s are the beginning of life becoming more rich and beautiful! (I’m almost 50 and my relationships have only gotten better…except for the ones I realized weren’t worth my time). I look forward to watching for more years to come…you said a very wise thing…”nothing is set in stone”. That applies to everything. There is always room for change! Especially when it comes to people! Great list! You really inspired me with your pro goals…I’m also working on apologizing.

[@stacyana5888]

Me too exactly

[@meowdee]

Hell yes to life becoming more rich and beautiful with time!!! Growing up, getting old is a privilege, not a curse ❤ ❤❤

[@csjkscs]

@ yes ma’am!!!

[@victoriab7148]

You feel the EXACT same way about skinny jeans as I do. No jean style should be a trend in this "all or nothing" way we've seen. I'm currently into many styles - flares, straight leg, wide leg, mom jeans, and yes, skinny jeans, too. They all have a purpose in my wardrobe. With skinny jeans it's when I want to show off my boots. Or when want to wear a more oversized top (I look bad in baggy on baggy). The only gripe I have with them is that they don't last at all, they always tear/rip faster than other types. I'm down for them becoming trendy again if that means improvement in quality.

[@Acehigh-Jenkins]

I live in the uk, it rains, a lot! I have skinny jeans for wet days, it stops the cuffs of jeans getting wet and then the water going up the legs by ‘Jeans osmosis’ as I call it! I want my trouser legs as dry as they can be not dragging in puddles!

[@heyitssanj]

FULL AGREE on tiktok shop being an out. The amount of ads I get for "vintage, 90s" style sweaters with the worst material, cheap prices and I am like you could literally get any of those sweater styles from a thrift store or a vintage/resale store with much better quality or at least better for the environment!

[@venuskaraitiana]

Just watched sex and the city for the first time and loved seeing women in their 30's rocking whatever they wanted! Especially Samantha. I'm almost 30 and used to think I needed to start "dressing older" but to me "dressing older" felt limiting and boring and not like me. So I'll continue dressing with whatever feels good!

[@brendasnow8255]

Dressing older? At almost 30? Sure, don’t try to look 17, but 30 is young.

[@venuskaraitiana]

@@brendasnow8255 Oh of course, I agree - 30 is young! By "dressing older" I was referring to the feeling of needing to dress in a more demure way - I noticed other people my age started wearing things that weren't low cut or see-through, as an example. And truth be told, you could find me wearing the same clothes that a 17 year old would wear - not out of trying to be that age, but just for the love of style!

[@larasaikali2483]

I’m 33 and I am emulating that

[@katymcdonald5481]

I saw an article aimed at women in their 40’s about how to dress more polished and conservatively and I had a visceral reaction because I’m entering my feral forties where I hope to be the least conservative version of myself and become wildly ungovernable.

[@erikao3982]

I moved to a big city in the pnw this year and never see skinny jeans anymore, but before that I was working at a university in the South, and everyone there (when they weren’t wearing running shorts and oversized tees) wore skinny jeans. It was actually quite shocking, because before I moved there I wondered why the stores were still selling them. I thought they had died lol. Just goes to show that fashion and what’s “in style” really varies by region

[@kristim4894]

I live in the NYC area, here you do see the skinny ones everywhere!

[@TinaSClelland]

you're the only fashion-oriented content creator i follow because you have such a mindful & healthy approach to trends and fashion. never apologize for not falling prey to the rampant consumerism!!

[@Eastlikesolace]

You might also enjoy @beepworld too actually

[@RedDrowned]

Alexa the more you express your opinions, the more I connect with you and enjoy you as a creator, even when i don't necessarily agree with everything. Keep it up with your takes! I agreed with everything in this video tho lmao

[@rhiannonshook1867]

So here for getting rid of almost 100% polyester!! I just did a massive closet clean out and many of the items I got rid of were 90-100% polyester and I noticed I barely wore them because of the fabric being uncomfortable or felt horrible just to touch. Made me realize I want to be more conscious about that going forward with clothing purchases!

[@ainsleyannmarie6880]

2024 was also the year of discovering brown for me!! I actually used to never ever wear it because I thought it didn’t suit me, but I’ve actually replaced most of my black items with brown now and I love it. Navy also!

[@crowjams266]

I do agree with polyester materials back then verse now is so different because I have a few 100% polyester items that are vintage verses some that are current and they definitely feel different. Also for thrifting vlogs, I just don't watch them as much anymore because it triggers the need to go out and buy stuff even though I don't need to. I'll do it as an outing with friends because its more of a fun activity but it would nice to see a more realistic depiction of a thrift shopping day where you really only end up buying 1 item or non at all. Also I absolutely agree with you on tik tok shop because I was almost influenced on buying a jacket on tik tok shop that was selling it for like 20 bucks only to find out that the original business that made it is so much more sustainable and made from natural materials but it cost like 200 dollars but I'm willing to wait till im more financially ready to make such a big purchase like that because I know I'll cherish that piece of clothing forever.

[@gabrielgiraodearaujo3257]

For 2025 I wanna consume less cuz I’m starting to notice I’m way too impulsive and that often leads me with little to no money and with anxiety spikes cuz “everybody else has this but I don’t”

[@Missmagazinebura]

Me too

[@nickiraeeexo1915]

Appreciate the note on skinny jeans. As a 30 y/o millennial too, TONS of us still wear them because they serve a specific purpose for boots/outfits etc. 😊

[@IonIsFalling7217]

A big “in” for 2025: Not pushing our insecurities on others! No “you can wear that because you’re young/thin/blonde/not a mom/etc.” If you like the outfit, compliment it! Doesn’t matter if you would wear it!

[@kkuudandere]

ooooh I definitely feel this one. Because that type of "compliment" doesn't actually serve to make the other person feel good, sometimes it even makes somebody feel guilty. And it's often not even true

[@katymcdonald5481]

Very true! If there are styles you love on other people but not on yourself you don’t need to make it about you, just show appreciation for their style and move on.

[@aimeejo1366]

So much yes to the age thing: I’m 36 and Pinterest describes my personal style as “fashion over 50!” 😆 call me a grandma, but I like what I like. Also, if you live in a climate that gets lots of rain, slush, and snow in winter…skinny jeans tuck into your boots and your feet and hems don’t get soaked. I’m all about a wide leg if it’s dry out, but I’m not about to drag round heavy, wet-up-to-my-calves jeans.

[@xchanchanx]

Exactly, your climate plays a huge part. For example, I live in a snowy climate, so I don’t participate in the suede shoes trend (even thought it’s so cute to me ❤❤❤🥲)

[@huffletuff7]

my personal ins: - crewneck sweatshirts - layering w/ mock turtle necks - 1/4-1/2 button down tops - shackets - browns - dark green - big hair clips - scrunchies - comfy pants - wide leg - fuzzy/cozy socks my personal outs - makeup ☠️ - red - sweaters - ankle socks

[@chantelhowell851]

Sweaters?!

[@Ilovevintage77]

Not sure if you saw the Old Navy commercial in the beginning of the fall, but it was a commercial featuring all body types wearing skinny jeans. when I browse different websites such as gap Abercrombie Aritzia on and on and on all I see are different body types in every shade and every variation of Jean skinny/high/low/wide leg/barrel/relaxed which is comforting to me and in the wild, I see everybody just wearing what they want these days. I am from the New York City tri-state area and I don’t really see over arching trends. Basically I just see people wearing what they want and that’s what I do.!! I think if it looks great on you and it suits your body type and your lifestyle go for it!

[@lisalis5877]

I feel you on the bangs. I used to try different types of bangs for years and I don’t think they’re for me. Especially after I had blunt bangs, I hated the process of growing them out, at the time it felt like it took forever. But for those who like experimenting with different hair styles and/or really want to try bangs, go for it!

[@madisonbinkley149]

Also hope you know a video is never a waste of time because we enjoy your personality and watching you and whether you buy anything or not it’s still enjoyable and even more relatable

[@maryastutzman5654]

Been mixing metals for over a year now and I love it so much it adds an imperfect perfect balance to an outfit and I’ll never go back back!! 🥇🥈

[@JennaMcCallister]

I’ll be 40 in July, and I finally just wear whatever I want. I don’t WANT to look like what younger OR older generations think I need to, I just want to wear what feels good and makes me happy. That being said, it’s hard sometimes when trends that dominate are nothing I like at all. That’s when I lean heavily into thrifting. I’ll always wear mostly black, but sometimes I actually like mixing brown and black! Maybe it’s my love of the leopard neutral. 🤣🖤

[@SpreadtheRed]

23:15 I love this! I've also had to realize that just because I like how something looks on others doesn't mean I will be comfortable in it or feel like me in it!

[@feed8647]

Spotify wrapped did a "what was your music evolution through the year" and just punched out what looked like a combination of random words and I am still not sure wether that was an exaggeration to make fun of this trend or if they where dead serious. Anyway, back to listening to my fruity areo fantasy soundtrack while trying to find the matching wardrobe to wear with it.

[@Lindseyr333]

Can we please choose jeans based on what we like and our body type instead of trends? I feel like so many styles are cute, love the super baggy cargo jeans and also a skinny /stretchy bell bottom jean lol

[@alexasunshine83]

why am I already contemplating cutting bangs again 😩

[@shelbyfaye]

Do ittttt 😈

[@alexasunshine83]

I could cut them one more time before this year ends and then let them grow in 2025 so I am then technically sticking to what I said lol

[@aikanae1]

​@@alexasunshine83how fast does your hair grow? My hair grows fast so my bangs are gone in a few months. I learned how to cut my own once I got someone who cut them they way I wanted. You might want to go back to the $100 person and pay attention to what they are doing.

[@BulmaswanKriszti]

I was in your shoes 2 years ago because I do not realised that my fringe has to be a certain lenght (Shorter than what you think) to look good, to get that style that I like.. If its too grown out it will look like shit, especially with curtain bangs with glasses! You have to learn to cut them yourself, that is just essential if you want to keep them! :)

[@thejulietocean]

@@alexasunshine83😂😂😂

[@gabbyvelasquez3767]

i defs prefer things like cotton, wol or cashmere especially over polyester, but i dont mind like if the poly is good quality. sometimes the cashmere sweaters they sell today are super thin and such low quality they're already pilling in store.

[@erikao3982]

Same. 90% of the time I will only buy a cotton or wool sweater, but my favorite sweater of all time is actually acrylic 😂

[@thevoidfish]

I don’t like wearing wooly or fluffy polyester even though I don’t care about other synthetic fabrics, because fluffy things shed all over the place and the idea of breathing in so many visible plastic fibres stresses me out. I will say though, when I check the labels in the charity shop, a lot of nice soft feeling jumpers are polyester. It’s acrylic that I have real beef with

[@NellyNutmeg]

30 is incredibly young. No woman that age should face ageism. Society needs to change

[@coolchameleon21]

fr. like it’s actually sickening

[@Sjood-qs8ol]

I’m 26 and facing tons of ageism irl and online. I wish I was a few yrs younger still…

[@ossaobscura]

I am an older person and it has taken me my entire life to gain the confidence to wear what makes me happy. I have a quirky style and I get compliments and smiles from people much younger than me all the time. Wear what you want at whatever age you are!

[@misiaj.3959]

i personally think u look soo good in bangs, like literally so beautiful, but the most important is what u think obviously, so i can understand why u dont want them

[@erosfaux]

I think the part where you hold onto pieces you love, but aren't necessarily wearing ATM is INCREDIBLY important, especially when you consider how our bodies change over time. You may have gained/lost some weight recently, but your body is always changing, and those pieces that may not fit you right now may fit you again in a few years. I'm really glad I kept some of my favorite pieces when I lost weight because I wasn't sure if I'd gain it back or not. I haven't, and now I'm able to just tailor the clothes that I really miss wearing and know absolutely which ones to say goodbye to as my style changes

[@MidnightMuse102]

7:02 oooooh I struggle w thinking someone tall & “thin” can wear things I cannot 😭 breaking old rules is so difficult

[@cjpaulsen9196]

I actually love archiving pieces. My weight fluctuates a lot so I haven't had to buy a whole new wardrobe when it changes because I can grab what I saved from previous times. In 8th grade my grandma gave me a pair of her jeans which didn't fit me, I put them in the back of my closet, then found them in college when they fit. I got a good two years out of them and I'm saving them for when they fit again, though they need repairs. My pants from highschool have done a similar cycle of fitting, not fitting, and fitting again. Maybe I'm holding on to too many things but I think it's worth it to not have to rebuy pants. I think it can depend on the style and quality of them though. Most of my skinny jeans are long gone

[@jennywhiskey9327]

As a blue haired, tattooed lady in her 40’s I’m all about not putting an age on style. Wear what TF you want!

[@RedDrowned]

I definitely think we have the tendency to put ourselves in boxes when it's absolurely unnecessary. Does your style REALLY have to be defined by some -core or some label other than being labeled as your own? Me personally I wear a mixture of goth+grunge+modern fashion, unironically precisely those 3 styles mixed together is how you get to mine. And what can I call that except uniquely my own? Many people wear a mix of things at the end of the day cos you pull elements from different styles that you like, you never really fully copy or embody one style. Some people do, but most don't really.

[@alyssakleinhans3190]

Your hair! And also I just love your energy in this video. You seem to be growing more into your style and in confidence about who you are and what you like and it’s inspiring 🫶🏻

[@coquetteviolet]

For my whole life I’ve been a silver jewelry girl, and I, just now getting into gold! I love mixing metals too!

[@echokilo333]

Your hair has gotten so long!! 😍

[@gabriellegilbert4872]

In relation to thrifting videos, consider combining thrift trips in one video and do a collective haul, for the sake of variety and to alleviate the pressure to buy

[@mariaacks9003]

Stay strong! Growing out bangs is such a challenge!

[@natalia4173]

i was one of those people who wanted to watch big hauls after a thrift with me but, i realize that it's so much healthier the way you are doing it. I get crazy shopping second hand, like i will buy anything cute or interesting or vintage or cheap, for the most stupid reason and i only wear them a handful of time and they got lost in my closet. Overconsumption even if it is second hand it just wrong. But the experience of going thrifting is so fun, so i really enjoy your videos. Just keep doing your thing and what it works best for you

[@toriiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Your hair is IN, it looks so majestic and so shiny!!🫶

[@cecilialuzi6936]

Was trying to like the vid when you were talking about wearing hats but I'd already liked it lol. all you're points valid 😌

[@michaeladickson]

GIRL YOUR HAIR 🤩😭🙏🏻 wow stunning

[@ellenrawls7557]

I love brown, will always wear my jeans no matter how old I am, however, skinny jeans will never ever touch my body again and I love hats too but have always felt I looked goofy in them. I have really wanted to wear beanies because I think they look so cute with Winter outfits. Getting closer and closer to buying one to start.

[@amylamb1527]

Loving this new level of confidence!! Thanks for being you and encouraging us all to be ourselves and show it through our outfit choices 🩵

[@xchanchanx]

Thanks for saying you like an acrylic blend in second hand cardigan. Because same!

[@Clare1981]

Thrift what you thrift, you can't thrift what isn't there! That is the highs and lows of thrifting. It has been very slim pickings where I live and I am always disappointed to not find anything or come away with just one or two things, I am grateful for those things yet I miss the days of having a bigger haul. Then two weeks ago we had the best thrift Saturday in the whole year and we were so elated. Clare from the UK.

[@LivLoan]

alexa, you are glowing! you look absoutely beautiful and the hair is fireeeeee

[@LoversLane16]

Side note: your hair looks gorgeous! Loving the length, color and its so shiny! ❤

[@ashleyromano7376]

Your hair in this video 😍 Whatever you’ve been doing, keep doing it!

[@Danny-fy9it]

I just got here, and I know this one's gonna be a banger

[@alexasunshine83]

🫶🫶🫶

[@xrubyxlightx]

Thanks for reminding me to wear my non-black tights more. I like my plain burgundy and white floral tights but it really depends on the Vibe i wanna go with to grocery store at 8am

[@noodle_witch]

On winters I put my summer clothes away and viceversa, this gives my brain a break from the clothes and every new season feels like a whole new closet! ❤

[@sunfastrose]

An idea similar to the archive is doing a clothing swap with friends or family. Maybe swap some clothes with someone of a similar size for a season so everyone involved gets a refresh without spending money.

[@samandfee]

Yes, let’s embrace our goofiness!!! Hats, crazy accessories and shoes galore.

[@kaykerns2287]

Yes! I'm 67 and probably don't "dress my age". And any thrift with me video is a good video. ❤😉

[@sunflowervibes3041]

I'm totally in support of ALLLL the thrift with me's where you don't feel pressure to buy anything at all! That being said, I want to let you know that I also fully support you buying something that you love and not just leaving it behind because you made "not buying anything" a goal 🤗 Like I basically fully support you getting absolutely nothing or several things! I love watching your thrift with me videos because I just get to experience going to the thrift store with a friend. I can't go nearly as much as I would like in person because I would spend so much money that I don't have haha...

[@bananabreadmarie]

Your hair is so prettyyyyy

[@iamwindchakra]

I'm 38 and I never have felt 38. I love wearing what I want to wear because I want to wear it! I guess it helps set my face card always reads 25:26 but I've been trying to impart this to my mother as well who is in her 50s. Dress for you! There's no rules saying you have to wear a certain thing because you are a mother / a grandmother, or a corporate executive unless you have a dress code... But you know what I mean. One of my favorite things to watch are videos where thrifters style other people, and you have great personal style so I'd love to see you nail someone else's style and style them. Or, as a video idea, I would love to see you get your pile of stuff that needs to be fixed mended!

[@grammyet]

I never got rid of my skinny jeans. They live on in my life! 😊 Mixing metals in jewellery is so much more interesting for an outfit. It sometimes helps transition if you are not familiar with it if you find something with both metals already. I have a couple watches with both gold and silver and it sort of pulls the other pieces together. As for not wearing something outlandish or goofy, there are times when this rule should be observed: a funeral, a wedding or an important job interview unless the recently deceased, the bride or the person hiring you has requested it. (And if it was the boss, I might be a little dubious about the job) 🤔 The colour of an outfit is so tedious. Each person needs to wear what they enjoy and feel good in. And as for camo prints...I still think of someone's old weird uncle with a beer drinking pot belly and bad BO who is probably sitting on a broken down porch since his ankle monitor won't let him leave his own yard. And never feel like you have to buy something just to make someone else happy! You earn your own money and spend it how you want! Thanks for the fun video to watch this morning. 😊 You make my day!

[@madeline9538]

I got a black/silver belt for christmas and I cant wait to wear it! Ive always been a gold girl too, but started considering silver after I got my white gold engagement ring in 2023

[@Cleolc1]

At 32 I’ve finally accepted that dressing not only what I feel comfortable in but dressing for my body type vs dressing just for the trends is so much better for me. I’m so glad the low rise baggy blew up bc they elevated my look & confidence when I wear an outfit. I don’t mind skinny jeans but as someone who has really indented hip dips it is a big no for me lol baggy low rise give the illusion of having “wider/rounded” hips & having a short torso helps elongate my torso. My go-to combo is long hem/line tops w/ low rise baggy

[@wandguardnoodle]

lol the moment I heard "skinny jeans", I was gonna comment that where I live (small eastern european country), skinny jeans never went away, but then you qualified that people do wear them lol I'm personally over them at this moment, but then I also thought I'm a total high-rise person but then I found these amazing jeans in a thrift store and they're mid-rise and I'm in love xD I also totally agree that sometimes it's good to keep things you may not be wearing at the moment, but you may return to them a couple years later.

[@jessicab7059]

I alternated between bangs and growing out my bangs until my mid twenties and then I decided never again cutting bangs. I hated the upkeep, I hated growing them out. I'm glad I finally know how I like my hair best, so much easier never having bangs.

[@maya-gur695]

The outs section spoke to my soul. I won't be wearing skinny jeans. And polyester item at the thrift store or regular store are the bane of my existence. Almost everything is polyester and it sucks.

[@sierraandthestorm]

on the tights thing - i’ve been SO back into tights (since early 2010’s) but i’m trying to be practical/smart about it. i got some cheap black tights just to see how i am with them before delving into a sea of colors and patterns. i’ve quickly learned i have to wear them a certain way and for certain times due to sensory issues (i’m autistic), i have literally cut the toe seams off them because i cannot do them with socks on top. so i’m trying to find ones i’ll actually wear - probably footless, and only in colors i’ll actually get use of (i’ll mainly wear black, green, brown, or red tights and maybe only very specific patterns). but i’m so glad i’ve gotten back into them, they add such a cute pop of personality and color, as well as practicality too in colder climates. i really feel like i’m getting (slightly) back into my early 2010’s style mixed with my style now and i’m honestly so happy

[@chesshaterrr]

i love watching you pull out interesting pieces while thrifting and then walking away! no need to overconsume :)

[@Miztivin]

I still have jeans PTSD from the skinny jean era. Use to be the only jeans you can find! Soo so glad thats changed now. Im wearing Jeans again for the firts time in years. I agree that all style of jeans should be available! Always

[@zenith5844]

Like, actual PTSD, or are you just using that word?

[@Miztivin]

@zenith5844 It's kinda hyperbolic, but thinking about how they make me feel, its not too far off. I was a heaveyset kid/teen. It took me 20 years to wear jeans again.

[@Miztivin]

@zenith5844 It's a little hyperbolic, but considering I didn't wear jeans for 20 years, probably not that far off. Lol, I was a larger sized kid/teen, so 2000s fashion really messed with my self-image.

[@zenith5844]

@@Miztivin if you actually have post traumatic stress disorder from jeans, I hope you get the help you need and a community that supports you through this time. EMDR has worked wonders for me

[@peaceOut1396]

I have a neutral undertone and have been mixing metals since I can remember! Everyone always says that I look so put together so definitely try it

[@kirbthebean]

Ive always mixed metals. I never realized people had a problem with it until I started looking at fashion content online

[@peaceOut1396]

@kirbthebean I think people care too much about other's opinions lol

[@jmchi86]

I totally get that you dont want bangs anymore but this whole time ive been sitting admiring your hair! I think it looks so pretty in the video! Even the bangs!❤

[@loreleis3656]

For years I only wore silver because I gravitated towards it naturally, then I started working at a jewelry store and was influenced to buy a lot of gold but I still love silver, so mixed jewelry is my favorite and makes me feel like I get the most wear of everything!

[@nancymazza789]

I to, have gotten rid of pieces and regretted it. It seems nine times out of ten, the style comes back. I guess you never know. ❤

[@m0rethanahandful]

hey alexa i also feel that way with thrift with me’s!! im actually trying something new and doing them as collective hauls/ thrifting in _____ month and so far im liking it 😊

[@AnnBeyer-h6g]

I love your hair length and bangs right now. They really highlight your beautiful eyes!!

[@mjhannon6796]

THE BANGS ARE SO REAL. i genuinely cannot get them to cooperate but i love them so much. im getting married in august so i needddd them to grow out

[@nickles8495]

Gosh your hair grows so fast!

[@Aquariusarist324]

I absolutely agree with polyester!! I have been thrifting everything bc i hate is so much

[@dezjones3308]

I'd much prefer to watch a thrift with me where you find one item you love than a shit load of items you don't just purely to make a video. It's much more realistic to those who thrift and also the whole point of slow fashion is to go on the hunt! Sometimes you find stuff, sometimes you don't. Keep being a ray of sunshine Alexa!

[@OhAlice1951]

About ten years ago I was taught it’s ok to mix metals as long as you carry the specific mix into at least other location. So gold and silver necklaces need a gold and silver ring mix too. Or gold and bronze earrings are fine if you carry it to, say, your bracelets too. Pewter and malachite necklaces with a malachite belt buckle and pewter purse hardware. Just carry the look somewhere else on your body and it’s purposeful instead of accidental

[@ohmarvn]

i could listen to you talk for HOURS

[@SuzyTurner]

Such a great video, Alexa! And as a (almost) 49 year old (!) who always encourages women my age to wear what they want to wear, I loved that you championed the same thing! Brilliant! And yes, here's to skinny jeans coming back...although I never stopped. Plus, I've been a camo girl all my life lol!! xx

[@jessicab7059]

I've always loved silver jewelry but this year all of a sudden I started loving gold jewelry! I make jewelry and one way to be more comfortable with mixing metals, like with layering necklaces, is to get or DIY a necklace with multiple metals on the pendant or charms on it. Then you can layer and it will help tie everything together and not feel like anything is clashing. So it's like one step out of your comfort zone and then it's only one more step to just layer necklaces of different metals.

[@samanthalopate5683]

I've been thinking of sewing myself some skinny jeans! I was SO glad when the trend cycle moved on, but there's something about the uninterrupted silhouette of skinny jeans to a high heel or boot, especially pointed-toe, that looks so sleek. In terms of tucking into tall boots they're also just more practical! They can be better for cold weather too. I want to get into colourful tights so I think I'll take this as advice to dip my toes in first. Burgundy to me is like navy, basically a neutral. I think I'll try that first.

[@sunflowervibes3041]

Let's bring hats back!! Also I want to start wearing my more formal pieces that I love in more casual spaces too!

[@coolchameleon21]

i still wear skinny jeans and skinny leggings, sometimes they’re just more practical because you can tuck them into shoes. also, i was a 2010s tumblr emo and i still wear the uniform in cold weather (skinny jeans, flannel, t shirt, and combat boots) lol

[@vivienne8343]

omg girl what! I thought your hair looked so good in this one 😭🫶

[@hayescashman3809]

omg your hair looks amazing

[@cheeseburgerbaby_]

i felt so much of this and thought this vid was so helpful 🫶🏻

[@mondaybluesenthusiast]

I'll be 26 in March, which is soon, and I'm stressing already about how I dress and my age. I like to wear cute items/patterns etc that are generally seen as "childish" / "young" but I just like cute, fun stuff! Now it's still maybe seen by others as fine because, like you said, "I'm young" but as I approach 30 and I don't see my preferences changing any time soon, I worry about the negative comments. But seeing you be so confident about what you like/wear, I want to learn more of that myself too.