is pinterest ruining everyone's style?? (+ how to fix it!)

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sometimes the algorithms on pinterest and tiktok unintentionally get us stuck in the trend cycle and convince us everyone is dressing the same. i see a lot of people hating on this but not many people offering solutions so i thought it'd be fun to create some outfits using things outside of social media as our styling reference!!
~what i'm wearing~
tee - maltese archive
camo skirt - buyee
hat - musinsa
necklace - ohtnyc
scarf - acubi club
~outfit 1~
dress - yesstyle
vest - fancy club
long sleeve - target
boots - lewkin
bear beanie - yesstyle
backpack - devil insppired
~outfit 2~
dress - devil inspired
shirt - thrifted
socks - costume shop
heels - aliexpress
beret - ellenithelabel
bag - yesstyle
~outfit 3~
jumper - yesstyle
leg warmers - yesstyle
loafers - asos
bag - thrifted
glasses - moii
~outfit 4~
dress - princess polly
tights - ebay
heels - aliexpress
bag - thrifted
jewellery - thrifted
~outfit 5~
tee - hysteric glamour
skirt - depop
jeans - ugly shadow
shhoes - windsor smith
scarf - acubi
bag - yesstyle
necklace - ohtnyc
~outfit 6~
top - tibbs & bones
long sleeve - yesstyle
zip up - thrifted
jeans - ugly shadow
tulle skirt - thrifted
shoes - the iconic
hat -
~outfit 7~
sailor top - yesstyle
jumper - yesstyle
skirt - style nanda
boots - asos
bag - yesstyle
~outfit 8~
top - thrifted
cape - thrifted
skirt - buyee
scarf - thrifted
shoes - devil inspired
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[@lucyx0xo1]

i agree, a lot of the style girlies i see on instagram and pinterest are all kind of looking the same even though we consider their styles "unique"

[@angelhellokitti]

I just think we focus too much on being “unique”, “special” or different than everyone, to the point where dressing timeless and minimal is considered boring not exciting enough.

[@PuppyBIood]

"We"

[@lucyx0xo1]

@@PuppyBIood yes...

[@lucyx0xo1]

@@angelhellokitti EXACTLY like being unique is coming to be a trend which is literally against the point of personal style

[@lucyx0xo1]

@@angelhellokitti and yeah i agree about the minimal thing, thats one thing i forgot to mention because sometimes on like tiktok and stuff ill see a styling video where the outfit is not cute LMAO but they can call it a stylish outfit just because its unique

[@axica5434]

Hearing “not everyone can or want to leave the house” felt like a warm hug. I suffer from chronic pain which makes leaving the house rare for me. I love fashion but haven’t been able to properly dress up or feel cute lately. This video came at the perfect time❤

[@noodlefoosa5191]

Hugs from another chronic pain haver ❤️❤️

[@SatipatthanaSakuraDragona]

It's even harder to find inspiration in your 40s. Not only is it difficult to find anyone close to my age who posts outfits regularly, but even when they do, they're often wearing the same oversized and relaxed fit clothes that are trendy now and all in neutrals (and which make me look like I'm a child wearing hand-me-downs while cosplaying as a boring accountant... not exactly the look I'm going for at my age). I found your videos because I wanted to learn how to accessorize and wear more color, and it's fun to watch you take a character/idea and interpret it. I mean, you interpreted a flower and nailed it.

[@dorotaisqueen3650]

That's so awesome! I hate how Hollywood and the media in general paints it that women above 30 can't have fun with their style or clothes- if they don't dress like a typical suburban mom or are a mega-rich designer-wearing middle aged woman then any deviation from the norm makes you childish or "insecure"- not acting your age or whatever. It's so stupid and sexist and I hope you have lots of fun with your fashion!

[@emilieclairehope9157]

Carla Rockmore has great videos featuring more “mature” fashion but with color and texture and fun accessories! I’ve learned a lot from her videos :)

[@LotusesGalaxyOcean]

I think one issue that makes styling more difficult is the sexual focus. I realized this when I watched a video on glam grandma’s and quite loved their style. They were loudly fashionable and enjoying life but modest the whole time. I think wanting to still dress a particular way into your 80’s means it is a good fit and not something that is just a trendy influenced style that crept into your wardrobe. You can see it with people who just age into their style and not out of it. One thing I think is that style should get more dramatic with age and not less.

[@casswashwash1070]

Style B Jones is a good one to follow

[@Maison_Marion]

So true! The only person that comes to mind for inspo to a "mature" audience is Trinny from Trinny London. She is bold with colors and texture. Other than that I can't find lots of inspirational channels, most stylists on YT from her "age group" are pretty boring... lots of beige beige beige...ugh.

[@norak8080]

I think some people don't realize that not everyone has the same feed. I'm interested in fashion and current trends and my feed looks nothing like what theirs looks like. I only learn about these trends through videos like yours

[@E42545]

This! You have to put work into personalizing your algorithm just as much as you have to put work into developing personal style. I think the larger issue is the hyper fast trend cycle and the resultant instant gratification need for a magic formula- start viewing and saving diverse inspiration and you’ll get shown more

[@AbandonedRaven]

Even though I don’t agree with the sentiment regarding Pinterest, I do appreciate the tips about finding styles that include architecture and even looking at old photo albums. Also, I didn’t expect to see my favorite bird at 8:53, the Eurasian Hoopoe.

[@Reggie_la]

And I didnt expect to find a Chilco in 9:03

[@EmIdc]

I usually use pinterest for tips on how to style clothes I already wear in different ways, but mostly I use it for saving bias pics and sims 4 cc shopping 🤭

[@alisap3780]

Sims 4 cc shopping is so real

[@hyunjinsamericano1450]

same i look for ccs on pinterest too😭

[@centraltime3680]

there's so much pinterest cc 😭

[@sweetidoodle]

cc shopping is real

[@smolcutie1773]

Pinterest is my most used social media platform but it doesn't have a negative impact to my personal style since (like Katy) I have a lot of variety in my style I can dress very alternative, total black with punk elements and the next day I'd be dressed in cutesy elements, pastels and frills and the day after that Id be dressed with very muted colors, earth tones kinda post apocalyptic. So pinterest is really helpful when it comes to styling things differently and getting new ideas since Im not limiting myself to one style.

[@smolcutie1773]

Also I like watching street style videos for inspo! You get to see all kinds of people and styles!

[@melodysafo5437]

Same

[@casswashwash1070]

I understood my personal style when i could find things in many different aesthetics and it still had my vibe to it.

[@annaluisa3933]

i'd be crazy happy if you brought the "dressing like" series back, i rewatch those all the time! i think i love it so much because i almost always just dress for vibe, i.e. whatever story i'm currently acting out in my head

[@beeznuts2434]

Honestly, my biggest problem with Pinterest has never been the fashion/styling side of the platform, but rather the "artist" side AKA the people who repost others' arts, without credit, permission, or worse, claiming it as their own. And this sometimes even bleeds into the styling side of Pinterest, what with so many amazing artists posting about their cool fashion designs. Otherwise, to each their own on how to curate their boards and feeds !!

[@user-yp4fu3ev9x]

I NEED a Coraline Inspired Lookbook. You would do to so well!! The colours the patterns the accessories! She's a real fashion icon

[@marikkelaszlo3355]

Coraline was literally the only reason why 6 year-old me was obsessed with raincoats, rain boots, newsboy caps, and striped stockings lol 😂 I wanted to be her sooo bad after watching the film on repeat

[@xogelina]

Bratz dolls were my favorite growing up and definitely inspired current staples of mine (platforms, mini skirts, cropped t’s)

[@mane53017]

This happened to me with classic 2000s Barbie movies

[@AmaraJasmine-rs7sr]

Hey, a tip for fairy aesthetic footwear without purchasing new shoes could be using leg warmers in that colour palette and adding accessories to them like hair clips or even anklets (extra points for ones with butterflies or flowers), and putting that over a cute heel or may jane shoe. Also love the video and all your fits

[@dabachinno1425]

if you have a personal style that others don’t too, pinterest’s algorithm like…breaks 😭 i can’t find anything on there now

[@gavisbarbie]

I would love to see a DC characters / Young Justice / Teen Titans look book ! I think it would be fun if you could use their suits as inspiration into something more casual :>>

[@yusinu6642]

YESSS👹 I am currently rewatching young Justice for the thousandth time and I seriously want one. I think it would turn out so well.

[@sailorboluda4966]

OMGG I was literally thinking of that the other day!!! it would be so fun

[@ariadnasoler2259]

Taking inspiration from blind boxes' characters is a great idea!! I'd actually really enjoy a full video styling yourself as the blind box characters you already own ^^

[@s.b.doodles7625]

Looking to fandoms always gives me really fun inspo for style! It's always really interesting to actually look at the clothes my favorite characters wear and see what I like about their designs. I've also taken a lot of inspo from fan art haha! I especially love when fan artists of the media that I like give the characters non canon or modern outfits that match their personalities!

[@tinylaw95]

wow as an aussie girl shirley barber was such a blast from the past - her illustrations were everything! also shout out to pearlie the park fairy for another book series that made me so jealous of fictional fairy fashion!!

[@chloew5715]

Internet archive has a lot of good books and magazines, including 2000s Japanese mags and doll magazines. Super handy

[@anetaprzeszo2609]

I was born in 2005 but when you mentioned shirley barber i recognised those ilustrations instantly. I had a book with puzzles for pages and i was obsessed with them. You unlocked a childhood core memory within me

[@butterknifepatten4455]

when you cut to the layered birthday cake outfit i literally mouthed "oh my god thats so cute" at my phone, the colors + patterns r so fun and striking together

[@niphili]

i have a small collection of acrylic charms of anime and video game characters that i can put on my phone and sometimes i try to make the color scheme and the vibes of my outfit match with whichever charm i picked that day! it helps me so much on days when i don't know what to wear

[@jillianl5893]

Party Girl (1995) is a really underrated film for fashion inspo!!

[@tessarose8430]

it's always a good day when Katie posts! i absolutely love pinterest for inspo but the repetitive algorithm can be frustrating. thanks for the reminder to look elsewhere! kpop is always the biggest source for me. i'd love to see a video of kpop inspired fits from your albums or just favorite concepts!

[@cooleeleep]

ahhhh i hope you do character lookbooks again especially anime ones i miss themmn

[@sparkly33]

I NEEDED this video as I struggle to find my personal style when being influenced way too much!! Thank uuu💞

[@pine-solismylemonade5542]

Same!

[@johnsbananashawol7054]

Everskies, tiny toys and dolls, xiaohongshu and instagram art and kpop idols concept photos are my mains for inspo

[@xo_oblivion]

it's so nice to see u in ur element, drawing on all the things u love!! also digging the kenma hair tbh

[@amber_sw3846]

istg every time Katie uploads I drop everything I'm doing just to watch it

[@sarahab-uy5mc]

Whenever i think i am at the peek of my knowledge about how to be creative and unique in fashion i watch one of your videos and realize that i am not and that there is way more possibilities of making it that i still have to figure it out and experiment. And it doesn't hurt my confidence about my creativity capacity at all, actually its the opposite, it makes me even more inspired to be creative on the way i dress! Thank you for the videos and sorry for any writing mistake, i am from Brazil haha

[@trinket.enjoyer]

having an awful day home alone and sick and just opened this app and i am so so happy u posted a new video, god bless ur lil soul imma cry

[@Paulina-ic2ci]

I love how creative and playful you always are with your fashion, it's so inspiring! My favorite looks were the hirono inspired one and the red and white flower one!

[@eren-youtube]

this is SO helpful bc while i love my pinterest feed, i do feel like the vibes of all the inspo it serves me up can be rather one-note at times. it was so inspiring to hear all the places you get inspo from!

[@catmums]

Ugh you're so creative! I was surprised by the outfit inspired by the red and white flower 👌

[@MikeyWayfreak]

You're such a great and accessible channel when it comes to personal fashion and styling, your taste has evolved over the years yet the moving parts themselves have stayed consistent, you're awesome!

[@tata-jc6ri]

love to see u more active around here. you're sooo creative!

[@rocacore]

I agree that sometimes itsnt easy to get inspired on how to channel your inner style, even more so when you live somewhere where weather is warm and you cant wear layers as much to upgrade your fit, but i agree that withdrawing inspo from shows, games, magazines will change the game!

[@Error_Ang3l]

This was so cute! I think taking inspo from figures and albums is actually really cool, would love more fits inspired by blind boxes

[@abbynisley7407]

girl you are GLOWING in the studio ghibli outfit!! thank you for another wonderful video with a ton of inspiration

[@kalamajetic1363]

I am in love with that strawberry beret! Can you do a Strawberry Shortcake inspired lookbook?

[@jackalopexjackalope9870]

I love how you aim to be and succeed at being helpful like this-when people only throw out criticism but not any ideas and solutions on how to fix things or do better, it can be just really negative and depressing. How do I get inspired…? By watching YOUR videos! 🤭✨

[@Itzelmontero_505]

That cake outfit is chef’s kiss🧁🥰

[@Lia-dm3cm]

I think if it feels like you its the vibe and if it doesn't it isn't. Honestly it's kinda fun to meet babes who dress the same

[@heresalook]

7:18 yesss loved his Met Gala look! Love that you included NBA tunnel fits in this, inspiration can be found ANYWHERE

[@lilttiger]

im obsessedddddd w the sevond outfit that is so so cute

[@tayntot234]

The effort you put into these videos always floors me! Well done- and you ate that Bratz look ❤

[@hayleylsomerfield]

OMG! Shirley Barber, yes! I found my books the other day. I do love pinterest, its just inspo. I have many a sub board in my fashion board for the different vibes i like. A lot of them intertwine, but im trying to amp up the fantasy inspiration. I go to LARP and the costume and character design is by far my favourite part so I am trying to pull that into everyday fits.

[@amandarogers6161]

Your style is lovely and so refreshing, LOVED the cake inspired look.

[@RedPandaNinja6886]

nobody is doing it like you queen, this video is another banger

[@jessicab7059]

Every one of these outfits was so cute! I think my favorite was the first one. I think video games are also a great source of fashion inspo.

[@blueberrymuffin113]

This was so creative and gave me some great ideas! Thank you, Katie 🥰

[@MilanUniverse]

I love that birthday cake outfit !

[@mochimaya1270]

The subtle Soobin R photocard flex. Such a cute fit and an even cuter photocard :3

[@ahousecatwhohasacellphone]

i love pinterest but i purposefully only have one board dedicated to clothes to avoid getting overwhelmed. what i actually use for outfit inspo are my themed boards (i.e fantasy, album concepts, movie moodboards etc) and then the colour palettes that come along with them!! it helps with versatility i think

[@Givnnmar]

Some movies that do have a lot of fashion focus but also just so beautiful that the photography and architecture are so beautiful that become an inspiration by themselves are Helter Skelter and The Love Witch. I love the heavy red in both of them but the vibe is still pretty different.

[@MsBlueangel1989]

I think a pair of ballet flats would match the fairy core aesthetic in either white or pink and then you could mix and match them with the rest of wardrobe. I would love to see you style the shiny pink robe as a fairy, I think a cute pink dress/ silk slip and some white or pastel pink shoes would look cute with it!! I definitely take inspo from film and tv characters and nature as well. I also love dressing like my favourite pop stars and their music videos. I have multiple pinterest boards, I also look at minimal casual fits, really colourful fits and then I have board of a particular famous person. I was watching emily in paris recently so of course I made a board of her outfits!! Great video as always.

[@shhsjenhshskaka]

i know this is unrelated but you have really introduced me to personal styles and building my own, so thank you so much

[@kaisoep]

I would love to see videos where you style outfits based on cartoons like scott pilgrim or movies like legally blonde!! Love your videos :-)

[@martibip9703]

One piece lookbook would be so cool! There are a lot of outfits that remind me of your style (especially from newer sagas) and their aesthetics are so unique too 🏴‍☠️

[@prismaticerror6911]

I adore your style oh my god

[@heyitsgabs21]

my cousin and i always look at old family photos and videos and everyone was always dressed so slay, like even us as three year olds in 2004 and the cutest little fits.

[@RosieInEyes]

I just moved house and got to reorganise and upgrade my KPop album shelf and it gives me so much inspo!

[@alex9190]

i saw some amazing pics of my grandma in the 60's and she is absolutely slaying, my moms outfits from the 80's and 90's also eat

[@lz738]

Loved so many of those looks! Here are three movies that are not of the moment right now (i.e. no one is talking about them) but I'd love to see styles inspired by them: Alice in Wonderland from 2010 and Crimson Peak from 2015, (both with Mia Wasikowska) and then a super old movie that's on Disney: Babes in Toyland from 1961. Babes in Toyland is kind of a terrible movie but the costumes are just amazing and so inspiring. Just love!

[@autistic_alexis]

As an autistic person, Pinterest always overwhelms me. It feels again like I'm "behind" constantly, never fitting in with the right trend at the right time. I used to hyperfocus on other people's style, in order to fit in. I also never get how trends are set. Who decides what's trendy when? And if something doesn't make sense to me, it makes me confused. I felt mostly stress when I think about personal style, never really knowing what I liked to wear. Now, I know my comfort clothes , but nothing is set in stone & I'm looking forward to have fun with clothes again. Your video helped me. I feel so inspired!! Thank you, truly 💖💖💖

[@nynaeve]

it would be cool to see some futuristic sci-fi inspired outfits! also kamikaze girls is def a style inspo movie for me

[@thebettertee]

haven’t even watched this yet but ik it’s a banger

[@RedVelvetUnderground333]

The best inspiration for fashion,clothing is from outside those avenues

[@lanawong4851]

Love the concept ideas, and the fits, ESPECIALLY THE GHIBLI OUTFIT!!!!

[@heartwave777]

This vid came at just the right time. I still love Pinterest but I'm so over the constant barrage of the SAME trends/aesthetics. Fashion is almost boring to me now.

[@Rob_the_rat]

the pure amount of dopamine i get when i see youve posted

[@batteryAssassin]

a show that has shockingly fun fashion is Smallville i love the way lana and chloe dress

[@earthangel66]

you outdid yourself with this one! i'll always be a pinterest lover but this was a good reminder to also find inspiration elsewhere :)

[@littlelilykitty4527]

While I don't get much Pinterest fatigue, I really appreciate these suggestions for fashion inspo. I especially loved the fairy inspiration as it tends to be my fashion inspiration as well. I like to take fashion inspiration from k-pop videos as well.

[@samiansley5740]

This video concept and execution slayed. So inspiring and fun. Thanks!

[@minidiscbunny]

genius tips, love these so much!!!

[@melekserin]

Looove the yellow shirt on you!!!

[@jazmineroldan149]

Calico Critters and SkullPanda😭😭✨

[@valentinajaimes2348]

loved this video idea !! ur a genius

[@bltotrs92]

Loved the white dress Red tights look!😊

[@mariekevanderlee7049]

Love this video!!! very inspiring

[@kimareska]

Oh my goddd I love hirono too 😍 he's so sulky it's too cute!!

[@beyondtheradio]

Youre the only one I turn off ad blocker for :P

[@cornflakes-does-stuff]

I have that book with the maroon cover you showed in one of the slides of the fairy illustrations!! : O and I would looove to see you do a w.i.t.c.h. isnpired lookbook, can't remeber if you did one already, I feel like you said you were going to but than ended up going in different directions and I just think you would nail the style of that comic so if I'm not misremembering and you don't have a w.i.t.c.h. video already I would again love to see your take on it!!

[@soodis]

i second this!

[@Theprincesssbear]

I fined alot of style inspo for the Internet Archives Magazine rack. They have alot of fruits magazines and fashion books which are my main inspo. Its like old school pinterest.

[@BexSanderzon]

som cute! what a lovely visual reminder for how to tap into finding inspo. love

[@wakeupstylellc]

I love that 2001 Head over heels film.. and the fashion in it.. I’m going to date myself, but I was a teenager when it came out and I wanted to dress like them 😅

[@k0rn0ndac0b]

I used to have a book of puzzles (literally had he image on the left and then a like 50 piece puzzle on the right of that image) of a bunch of her fairy illustrations …I kept it for yearsss until my own daughter started playing with it and when we moved I realized that some of the pieces that were missing couldn’t found anywhere which was a bummer cause I’d kept it for like 20 years lol

[@starivyx]

for me personally, pinterest helped me a lot to develop my own style. I started using it at age of 11/12 and I found so much inspiration, now I wear variations of the things I see on Pinterest or create own outfits

[@menajenkins5860]

Your Studio Ghibli outfit looks like all of the Scooby Doo characters in one look

[@Angryoyster]

A lot of thrift stores don’t accept magazines (or they just trash them) a great place to check is the library 😊

[@ksesha_nyan4044]

what a cool idea for a video!!

[@hsfhanaa]

Popmart Azura's are my absolute favorite!

[@heresalook]

5:24 100%! Very Strawberry Shortcake 🥰

[@reaharrison5378]

I love this! Your hard work comes across so well

[@chimchilla404]

The cake-inspired outfit gave Pinkie Pie vibes also!

[@ffslof8807]

I have tried. Many times. And failed, for over 20 years now (I'm 34). I have multiple Pinterest boards. I make them, post some shit, then never look at it ever again. I now look at what colours fit me, what brands I trust, what material is worth investing, and what works for my body (for example, ruffles never ever work for me, so I won't bother). You are more into the pastel looks, but I'm loving the bright colours especially the autumn side works amazing for my hair colour (strawberry blonde). I never cared for trends, I just care for what 'works' and that feels rare in itself. But I'm getting there. I've gotten so many compliments the past months since I updated my wardrobe. And I haven't followed a single trend... I... don't really know what the trends are to be honest...Not to mention 95% of my clothes is second hand, I would be behind anyway lol. Oh, fun fact: I found a lot of inspiration from gaming! Yes! For example last week I was wearing a combo inspired by the outfit Aerith wears in FF7. The flowy dress with a nice leather jacket and boots and thick bracelet. And it works so well and is in my opinion very unique and timeless.

[@icaro_andstuff]

Soooo many good ideas❤

[@dorotaisqueen3650]

If you were to go back into TV cookbooks I would LOVE for you to do Ever After High!!

[@xxallxxyx]

i think a one piece lookbook would be super interesting to see!!

[@isabellal2840]

i lurrrrv that baby doll with red tights