The styling rule that will help you build better outfits (for ANY season)

[@user-cy4fs5li5c]

Thank you, Signe, for addressing the “too hot for a blazer” issue! Help me with this conundrum. If I wear a terrific coat and bag to elevate my look, I look great on the metro but what happens when I arrive at a restaurant or to work and take the coat off and put my bag away? It feels like any element that doesn’t stay on your body all day, shouldn’t count as part of the outfit. I see very few videos admit this flaw in the formula or at least work within it.

[@UseLess_dk]

Great point! That’s why I felt the need to mention hair, jewelry and even accessories as part of the formula because most of these (except things like bags and sunnies) can stay on as a more fixed part of your outfit through the day! 🙏🏻

[@user-cy4fs5li5c]

@@UseLess_dk I did appreciate that! Thanks!

[@33Jenesis]

I love mixing casual with dressy in one outfit, too! It makes the whole vibe not too lazy and not too deliberate. bags, shoes, and jewelry/accessories are truly statement making items. When these items are quality and interesting, ppl always compliment my outfit.

[@sigriddjernaes]

Thank you for including outfits that don't require a lot of layering 😊

[@lisaw2525]

Love the sage green coat you found. It looks amazing on you!

[@chandaharkins4418]

I love this "rule!" Helps keep everything fresh and intentional. Thank you!

[@jessicasaniga2974]

I love this! I teach preschool and have a staff shirt. This is giving me some ideas to have a bit more personality in my outfits

[@freckledklutz]

That green coat is stunning no wonder you are eager to feature it! I think the more I think about the pieces I own and the colour combos as well as other ways to enhance or neutralize things the more fun it is to be creative!

[@kathysteele3071]

That green coat IS a find. I realized I have a duster cardigan in that color and never thought to wear it with a white T and black jeans. I will now! The 2 x 2 rule really helps make dressing easier

[@liavanus]

My dominant style is androgynous but I love adding in feminine elements like wearing makeup and jewellery. I think it's a subtle way to do the 2x2 formula to fit my personal style and lifestyle.

[@mangisty1007]

I never heard of this and it makes the most sense to me and I already feel less overwhelmed and lost!! What a great idea! Thanks for bringing it to us!

[@julieloewy1815]

I love the 2 by 2 formula. This will be great for simplifying my choices. Thanks for a great video ❤❤

[@njpans]

Great ideas using accessories to add that second style to your outfit instead of clothing items…especially when the weather is too warm 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@biddydibdab9180]

I really enjoy your videos and find your taste similar to mine. You helped me realize that almost my whole wardrobe is made up of statement pieces that I never wear tending to fall back on jeans and sweaters for almost every occasion. Thanks for making this obvious to me.

[@Agz7zb]

thank you so much for your advice. I use the 2 x2 rule 95 procent of the time, but i alway thought in layers like jackets and blazers. you showed me how to change things. Thank you so much.

[@lilithowl]

Good idea! Will try. Love your sage green coat, perfect for you.

[@veerlesaman6948]

I love the 2x2 formula! I also use the 3 color rule daily. Do you still wear your leopard coat?🐆

[@UseLess_dk]

No I sold it a couple years back! 🙏🏻 love 3 colour rule too 🙌🏻

[@maureenbouey]

Hello, I've just discovered your channel and am loving it :) Like you I am head over heels in love with the sage green Zara coat, so much that I went looking for it as sometimes they do repeats with popular items. I look forward to exploring your channel more.

[@barbb1672]

I have had a gold Nordgreen watch for years (probably first heard about the brand on your channel), but am really tempted to get the black version for variation and a completely different vibe. Really enjoyed this video, very useful and your new sage green coat is stunning!

[@annethehippievan]

Thank you for shouting out Nordgreen!! I had never heard of them and now I can’t wait to get my watch!!

[@patmartin9727]

Love the sage green coat what a great find.

[@alsokristin7308]

This is a rule I would like to try. Thank you, Signe!

[@annethehippievan]

Love outfit 4!! Crazy how much jewelry and makeup can make a difference!! I thought the outfit looked wonderful even before the accent pieces haha!!

[@Krummebeer]

Where is your awesome chunky chain necklace from? ❤ Great video! Really useful, thanks a lot!

[@binkyandgunther]

great idea!

[@TheNicoliyah]

Love this concept & the outfits ❤

[@meetfelicia]

Love this rule!

[@mollycostin764]

I said “ah ha!,” as soon as the new-to-you green coat appeared. It looks lovely with your coloring. Enjoy!

[@federicabellinghieri5775]

Great video 👍 where do u buy your 2nd hand clothing ? The green coat looks beautiful and good quality. Would not say it is from Zara!

[@UseLess_dk]

Thank you so much! I buy mostly from Vestiaire Collective or Trendsales (which is Danish but similar to Vinted) 🥰

[@susannehakanlind2942]

Love that coat!! 😍

[@lynnfox8376]

This my work if your wardrobe is all well coordinated plain neutrals, but if you wear colours and prints you also need to coordinate these to avoid clashes, mismatches, and a jumbled mess.

[@lamochilademary1969]

I think I am having trouble understanding what is casual and elegant. The outfits are great but Everything seemed very casual to me.

[@mangisty1007]

Just go with your idea of casual and Elegant!

[@UseLess_dk]

Usually my dressy pieces would be something like a blazer, a classic shirt, a pair of heeled boots, a classic coat etc. but of course even these come in slightly more casual versions because it also comes down to fit, material etc. But like I say in the video, I think really what makes the 2x2 rule so powerful is the contrast between the pieces you’re wearing. So including at least two contrasting pieces (like classic + casual or even romantic + casual) with each other is what I really love and I think it makes me more creative with my wardrobe. It makes me open up my eyes for new combinations 😊

[@kathrynp7595]

Thanks for the terrific advice 😊

[@annamarihiljanen5221]

Ellie Jean talks about style roots a lot. She has come up with styleroots like Mountain, fire, stone and breaks up about how they look like😊

[@jacquieincolour9084]

Excellent,

[@marinikoladze4517]

How much love your videos🥰❣

[@glenng8787]

👍

[@Audrey.17]

❤❤x❤❤

[@kimberlyperrotis8962]

I know wearing very casual items is popular and really the norm now, but there are few that I really like to wear myself. I hate jeans, athletic wear and most trousers (my silk joggers or knit pants excepted). I’m also not a big fan of sneakers, I don’t like the look of them with my daily wear of dresses or skirt outfits. I try to dress down as much as I can by wearing cotton shirts, t-shirts, etc., but absolutely everyone else wears only black or gray 100% synthetic, tight athletic clothes every day, the more ragged, the better, so I don’t fit in. Then the women all wear thick makeup, false eyelashes and super-styled, big hair with fake hairpieces and every expensive item of jewelry they possess. I don’t get it, how is that “easy and comfortable”? I don’t bother with all that, never have. That depressing dark gym uniform, even with the fancy extras, destroys all the fun of fashion, which is one of my biggest creative pursuits.

[@lilithowl]

Everywhere I go, there you are with your negative comments on videos. Always comparing yourself favourably to everyone else, whose style you see as inferior. Give it a rest.

[@mangisty1007]

😂😂😂@@lilithowl

[@luluandmeow]

Nobody needs a watch, especially such a big one, as everyone has a smart phone #useless

[@mangisty1007]

Oh boy…..

[@heidimeigs5192]

Believe it or not, everyone doesn’t walk around with their phone in their hand. When I’m out, my phone is in my bag. So…. a watch is not useless. You be your judgmental self and let others choose for themselves.

[@heidimeigs5192]

Somehow missed this vid before…..this was very helpful and you explained the concept clearly and simply. The sage green coat is fabulous…..that color perfectly suits you.