Nothing To Wear? Here’s why!

[@princesswearshikingboots4479]

How refreshing to find a youtuber who doesn’t offer up an endless series of fashion hauls and encourages us to ‘shop’ in our own wardrobes. Love your advice to ‘re-inspire’ our wardrobes by using Google street-style etc. and investing time rather than money. Kiwi ingenuity and common sense approach wins again, with dollops of style and class. Go girl, fab job!❤😀

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Ahhh thanks so much for your kind words :)

[@Ingrid0410]

Exactly endless buying and hauls is exhausting

[@borculo1]

My tricks: I have hung up my main clothes (like dresses, blazers, blouses, ‘statement’ tops) -that should inspire me- in color order. That way I can see better what I have and how I may be able to mix them. Simple basics like t-shirts, underwear, tights, some sweaters and other ‘basics’ are stucked away in drawers. Clothes of the wrong season I also have removed. Every weekend I create a number of outfits for the upcoming working week which I hang on a coat rack that fits 5-10 outfits. For all days or at least a few and sometimes I add/remove outfits during the week. I try to ensure I create enough variation, e.g. in terms of colors, feminine or masculine /strict style or more casual looks. I just want to ensure I create some options so I can pick an outfit quickly in the morning and that I am more aware of the clothes that I own and not only wear the same combos all the time. I also try to put accessories like tights, scarves or necklaces with the outfits. It really saves me a lot of time and headache in the mornings and it has resulted in much nicer outfits....

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Thanks so much for sharing your tricks! When I worked in an office I also created outfits on the weekend to wear the following week - it made getting dressed each morning SO much easier. :)

[@dianneoehman9147]

Great advice!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

[@naturalNstylish]

Great tips! I did a major "clear out" of my wardrobe over the course of about 2 months. I started with tops, worked my way over to slacks, then jeans. I'm working on shoes now. Anything in my closet that was uncomfortable, ill fitting or just made me sad to look at it HAD to go! Most were donated. A few things were past their prime so they went into the trash. The shoes and boots that I still have to sort through are fairly new so someone will be very happy with my cast-offs. No point in wearing shoes that make your toes go numb or literally rub you the wrong way! It's so liberating to open my closet and see only clothes that fit me well and, most of all, make me happy! :)

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yay! Congratulations. And yes I agree it's so liberating right?

[@wendyp8488]

I just tried your tip of googling an item+ "street style" and got tons of inspirations for my suede pencil skirt. Thanks so much for this! ⭐️

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yay!

[@ilonakalimov3440]

I started to take photos of outfits and saving a album on my phone. It’s helpful.

[@Thestyleinsider.]

It was a game changer for me when i started doing this :)

[@mleolahi80]

Great suggestions!!! Gets rid of the items that you really don't wear. Never thought of googling items & finding inspirations for them. So excited to get into my wardrobe today!!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yay! Let me know how you get on in your wardrobe :)

[@madelinehosking5306]

Love the idea of taking photos of the different outfits

[@justabroadabroad]

I just love to have someone out of their 20’s giving me advice ☺️☺️

[@sarakhalil6138]

Great tips. About your advise of taking pictures of different outfits, there is a great application called smart closet. You can insert pictures of different clothes and begin to combine them together. If you like the outfit you save it. It is really helpful when I go shopping. So I can decide whether the new piece will go with my closet or not

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Oh yes thanks for reminding me - I have used this one before but need to get back on to it 👍🏻

[@dc2610]

Great video. I use an iPhone app called Stylebook. It works great for me. I don't have to take a photo of my outfits when I'm wearing them because I can put them together in the app and save them.

[@silviakhan1073]

Cause I own a rainbow in my closet! Lol! I keep meaning to buy single neutral colors but that’s not me I have very few of those I like colors! 😂 I need to purchase a few good quality t-shirts that I can wear/match with most skirts, jeans, any pants. I’m a 5’3 fit petite also love wearing booties here in S. California they do look cute with many things and helps a short girl growth a few inches. Love fashion, makeup and running/gardening/walking on hills to stay fit and happy. 🤩 Need to keep in mind to buy a few neutral tops just a few I have tons of stuff to wear I do like and recently cleaned my closet if old out of style stuff and items I no longer wish to wear. Feels great!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yes for a lot of people the neutral (basic) pieces are the most boring to buy but often help to tie all of your colourful pieces together so they are fairly essential :)

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

Those huge, hundreds of choices, menus are common in US chain restaurants. My wardrobe is a bit like that, too, but I love putting outfits together.

[@sueskeie4627]

You took the words out of my mouth, I do not make time for it, thanks for the motivation!

[@lilianhoulind723]

I have,over the years,bought all basics in leather...different nuances...making it very easy,having great thing to wear,every Day...just an idea,that actually works,for me...

[@Thestyleinsider.]

I think it definitely makes a lot of sense if you always tend to stay a similar weight and the pieces you buy are fairly timeless - thanks for sharing :)

[@dianneoehman9147]

Thankyou for sharing terrific wisdom concerning our own beautiful wardrobes!! Creating outfits is great fun, but sometimes we do need another perspective from google street style to see things with new eyes!👍🏼😊

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yes google street style is SUPER helpful - thanks for watching :)

[@lagaylamcgahee3556]

there's great advice even in the first 3 minutes. I must admit, that I tend to shop for "outfits" not pieces. lol, but I started taking pics of myself daily in the past year or two AND I had some financial goals so I told myself to "shop in my closet" and it has helped spark a little more clothing creativity.

[@lagaylamcgahee3556]

lol I got to minute 8 and you had gotten in my head. lol

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yay! I'm super excited :)

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Oops I hope that was a good thing :)

[@lagaylamcgahee3556]

The Style Insider yes, it was!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

LaGayla McGahee phew 😅

[@foxxycleopatra615]

The style book app is awesome for your suggestion of taking pix of outfits you love and are happy with. I️ bought it a few months ago and it really helps me come up w outfits and get out of my outfit rut! Btw I’m in no way affiliated w the app but just suggesting it cause its sooo great for organizing your wardrobe, keeping track of what you have and helping you inspire yourself to create and save outfits.☺️

[@Thestyleinsider.]

foxxy cleopatra oh thx I must check it out 👍🏻

[@jamesbriggs5740]

"Have a play" Sounds like fun! I'm going to have to do that. Kathy B.!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

James Briggs yes I think it needs to be fun 👍🏻

[@linedallaire9631]

Good video, but I would have love to see more ideas from your own closet...I am more of a visual person....I do refer to Pinterest lots of time....do you think you could redo this one with more ideas....thanks Leonie...great channel!

[@mumbai3899]

That’s so true I did the same with my yellow sweater and it works

[@mimiphan5743]

Thank you so much for the fashion input..... it's very helpful... you know your stuff and ... you are very beautiful lady..... your skin is glowing in this video and your hair is darker I like it , you look younger with darker hair....🌻💝☺️

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Thanks for your kind words Mimi 👍🏻

[@TheMichelleCopley]

Really great intel, I have been using google images for years- the absolute best way to get ideas and then peruse the closet for similar looks. I have also found the footwear is extremely underrated - sometimes it’s the footwear that totally closes the sale! Lastly to your point...Michael Kors has said that we don’t have anything to wear because we don’t have a 80-20 ratio = 80% basics and 20% percent whimsy..., he may be on to something!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yep I definitely agree with the 80-20 ratio - it's too easy to by the "whimsy" and not have enough basics to make them work. Thanks for sharing :)

[@bushrafhatima936]

I do that. I take outfit pics and save it so I remember what jackets or cardigan i paired a certain top with!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yay! It's surprisingly helpful taking pics right?

[@connieb5153]

It would be more fun to see a visual of what you are referring to.

[@tracydoverspike5255]

I always learn something new. I've been using your tips and have been getting very nice compliments. Thank you.

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Oh that's made my day - thanks for telling me :)

[@deniseoates7147]

Great video! These tips are very useful and doable, therefore I will be implementing them into my fashion guide. Thanks for sharing and blessing to u in 2019.

[@mariawelling4194]

She's amazing! Very inspirational!

[@rueystocking9045]

This was really good and helpful. Thank you so much!!!

[@Itsrozmybaby]

Thnx dear for ur helpful video...Honestly i hv been followin ur pieces of advice already such as googlin whether to see the mix and match of fabrics or colors etc..beside takin pics of daily/special occasion outfits that i feel comfortable with ...also as it s already mentioned in the vid time is important when u select items to wear..just think about it when u are in a rush u just pick the nearest pieces ,get into them n go ,that s why u find urself in the same outfits circle. Wanna just add my own tip print out 'color wheel' and stick it where u can see everyday ..believe me ull find some mix and match u ve ever thought about ❤

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Oh I LOVE your colour wheel idea - that would definitely make it so much easier. Thanks for sharing :)

[@madziam7893]

Where have you been all my life,love it.

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Ahhh thank you :)

[@katiechasm]

your makeup looks really nice here!

[@mariahiroko]

Such actionable tips on @TheStyleInsider. Thanks!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed my video :)

[@hayleyfoster7617]

I'm so glad I've found your videos. Love love love the content I've been searching for this x

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Thanks for your lovely comment Hayley - you've made my day :)

[@aureliamukian1259]

Very inspiring video! Guess what I'll be doing over this weekend 😉 thank you so much!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Ooops sorry to create more work for you but I know you'll feel much better once it's done. Thanks for taking the time to comment :)

[@nooreennausheba6073]

Im soooo glad i found ur channel ... thnk uu soo much for all these advice 😘😘😘😘

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Thank you so much :)

[@monikawinship983]

Love this! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

So glad you enjoyed it :)

[@melissagorjipour7382]

uve made my life alot easier best advice ive ever heard

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yay! That's great to hear :)

[@isammanchanda2719]

Hi leonie...thanqq so much for this video❤️....its reallyyy helpful ...each n every bit of it is helpful...thanks😘😘😘

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yay! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it :)

[@tashkent65]

your skin is amazing, what do you do?

[@julietkeers2016]

Great tips for pulling together fashion without spending money just to have more! You got to spend time not money and think. . .

[@Ingrid0410]

Because you have no basics that’s why basics can be mixed and matched with numerous tops shoes scarves accessories jewelry to create our own look. Invest in basics.’id love to give a shout out to the Aussie “madamoiselle” her channel has inspired me towards sleek elegant basics. May not be everyone’s style but it is mine. I sometimes feel too old to do anything. Being retired I need comfy Clothes loafers black leggings, white blouses blazers cashmere sweaters that’s me. Best place to get in mood for inspiration Is just to get out go have a coffee people watch thank you so much!

[@Star10864]

Your black pants? they are cool! Where can I buy them?

[@MrsStevenBrown]

I use Pinterest to find ideas, literally put in “ navy pencil skirt outfit” and bam....same as google, but usually more real people who write blogs in the pictures rather than vogue or New York elite.

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Great idea :)

[@innamorozova641]

Thank you! Please advise where to buy good leather jacket, same as on your picture

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Inna Morozova which picture are you referring to pls?

[@corinabizzell6299]

Love this advice!

[@jacquelinecook5843]

I've just discovered you in the nick of time! In the midst of a wardrobe de-tox and building up basics for a new professional career. Was wondering where your top is from? It's the best colour and neckline for me and is the one piece I'm lacking the most in my work wear! Or any suggestions of similar that are available in Australia? Thanks in advance.

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Jacqueline Cook thank you! My top is from Glassons and it’s a dark navy. Good luck with your wardrobe detox 👍🏻

[@nataliapola8836]

I like to buy good quality simple shoes. I barely own shoes with patterns or prints. I like solid simple shoes i can wear with a variety of clothing.

[@MetaMM]

You can sign-up tp my online course on style so you'll never run out of what to wear and knowing exactly what you need as it is purposeful and timeless.

[@ΘεοδώραΚαλλαντζή]

Very helpful video! Thank you!!!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Thank you :)

[@katalingerstenberger5866]

Love your advice, I love looking at outfits on Pinterest!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yes it's such a great resource for fashion inspiration right?

[@lesleykimber6533]

Hi - I'm a new follower - have you ever shown us your wardrobe and outfit combinates? Love to see them :)

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Lesley Kimber thank you for subscribing. I’ve done a small “what’s in my wardrobe” video featuring a few of my fave pieces but not outfit combinations. Maybe I should do that tho cause it sounds like a lot of fun. Thx for the idea 👍🏻

[@samanthathompson7930]

Great advice thanks.

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Samantha Thompson thank you 👍🏻

[@MIncoMiss]

Would give a few 👍🏻 if that was a possible option- thank you, watched quite few of these and your advice by far the best for me

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Oh thank you SO much - that really means a lot for a small channel like mine. Super cool comment to wake up to - thank you :)

[@lesliecraven3087]

I think I’m older than you are and I have some beautiful pieces like cashmere jackets or silk dresses that still fit , still look nice but are out of style do you hold onto those pieces or move on

[@susanholl5994]

Can't imagine any quality cashmere or silk being so out of style that they are unworkable. These are true investment pieces. Trying modernizing them by pairing them with modern items to freshen them up. Try cashmere jacket with modern jeans and trendy shoes. Or silk dress with a moto jacket and booties. Vintage is hot now, as is mixing dressy and casual.

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Yes I agree with Susan's comment completely - I definitely wouldn't part with luxury classics :)

[@annepconley1553]

Great tips!

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Anne Conley thanks so much 👍🏻

[@ritagaston1556]

Great idea to google street style. Also I suggest don’t get rid of things you like but pull things together in unusual ways.

[@lizzettemanowitz5692]

What are those pants you’re wearing so cute

[@marylhere]

I find that in the spring, summer and fall I have no problem because I wear dresses...boom done. A pair of sandals or boots and out the door.

[@giocondakisses]

Is that the Rebecca Minkoff star scarf on the background? I just ordered it a couple days ago

[@dohaelboukhari5640]

Like your vidéo

[@vickycheung35]

👍🏻

[@dimplesd8931]

Wasn’t inspired before the video but now I am so..........

[@veroniquejulienne8205]

Sorry but to me your advice are too theoretical, I would need demonstrations of what you recommend, showing how you do it in your own wardrobe, maybe in several different videos ? Thank you !

[@Thestyleinsider.]

Thanks for your thoughts - I will definitely be creating more videos that will include examples :)

[@silviakhan1073]

That would certainly help.

[@margotrijkschroeff439]

You talk a lot, maybe its better ,to let see us different ways of styling ideas.... its a little bit boring.

[@TippyPuddles]

I have ADHD and find her talk refreshing. Listen to her advice. Showing pictures defeats what she is saying. Every one's closet is different and that is some part of her conversation. Just to note I am a visual learner and somehow she kept my attention.

[@evelynglick5717]

Great advice!