Things I NEVER Thought Would Come Back In Style

[@bellebb8673]

"The top of pullon jeans should be between you and God" made me laugh out loud! Amen!

[@betholmsted]

Yes, please do a video on matchy-matchy! I would love to hear your opinions on it.

[@JBUHJBUH]

Yes please to discussing the line between matchy matchy & coordinated in more detail!

[@creative1able]

Yes, agreed❤

[@rousseautr]

It's ok the universe has heard you and stepped it up. Thank you for being so classy.

[@hildaburken4805]

Birkenstock shoes have saved my feet and more importantly takes away back pain. So happy you’re ok with these sandals

[@TheKmonta]

Please to a video about "matchy matchy". I have a few skirt sets that I am considering updating or getting rid of them altogether.

[@NadaManley]

Great idea!

[@novastariha8043]

I just found YOU ❗️what a find Fashion like a stand up show ♥️you are a hoot & a holler 💯

[@novastariha8043]

PS great calls and advice too❗️

[@Off_the_clock_astrophysicist]

I lived in the southern United States for 10 years and I did get into the habit (screaming and kicking) of wearing plastic shoes in the summer time. Nothing else would survive the rains and I did not want to walk bare foot or in dripping wet shoes. I finally settled on a pair of Crocs (yes), but they are the slim slippers type in nude tones. When I was tired of feeling like a savage, II would go out wearing proper shoes and carry the slippers in my purse. When a downpour occured, I would do a quick swap. It works, because the rains are as brief as they are apocalyptic and the sun dries the puddles off soon enough.

[@GhostofMrsMuir1443]

I am over 60! How did that happen? Still love to feel good about what I wear. Thanks for the video and advice.

[@NadaManley]

It’s crazy how sometimes the number doesn’t match how we feel! I feel that way about my age. Thanks so much for the comment. I agree that we should always want to feel good and what we wear.

[@kathygann7632]

The black flip flops are great for walking from the pool when your feet are wet.

[@barbaraspann9584]

I totally agreed with YOU !!! 😂 Enjoy your content !!

[@susanalexander7990]

You’ve ruined me. Now I walk thru stores and say to myself “That’s just not cute” and “ But wait! There’s more!” 😂🤣😂

[@NadaManley]

lol!!! That is awesome Susan. But I’m sorry!

[@krcal3020]

OMG! I just did that too while shopping!! 😂

[@susanalexander7990]

@@krcal3020 😂

[@hildaburken4805]

Hilarious comment 😂

[@deborahupchurch5876]

😂

[@patmuscarella8279]

Iam in total agreement with you. I took the tunics I owened an shorten them. Walla!! Now they can do the "tuck". I love tailored pants. They are so much more sofisticated. Than pull ons.. i only have them in lounge wear. Good video. I love your humor. U make style fun😅

[@NadaManley]

Thank you so much Pat! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the comment so much!

[@gillhormann9917]

Hi Nada, that was brilliant, love it! I get worked up about trends too, especially Crocs! What is it with these shoes? I can kind of understand it for kids, they’re colourful, easy to slip on, but for adults? A friend makes a point of wearing his when I visit, just so he can see my face! Also, you whispering “tunics” made my day. Just as well we can laugh about this stuff. And just as well we’re all different. Keep up the good work.

[@vaderladyl]

To me they are only good for gardening.

[@marylopez3777]

I wear crocs in the house because they feel like I am standing on one of those super cushioning rubber kitchen mats no matter where I am in the house or even out in the yard! BUT! I cannot even drive in them! No matter, I really don’t like the way I look in them so I’m not interested in wearing them in public anyway.❤

[@marleneparker8702]

I look good in my pull on jeans and love that they are polyester free. I also love tunics because I am tall.

[@sandiscalmanini8096]

All of them 😂 except the kimono. I have 1 long kinda western-ish looking kimono. Not sure if it will work but you’ve inspired me ! Thank you. I will add white cowboy boots *denim shorts not capri *body fitting top with kimono for a summer pool party BBQ vibe. Could be a cute 🥰 look for outdoor wear , less sun exposure , a kimono is more than a two-fer!

[@shannonalwaise8398]

No patchwork prints, tunics, flip flops, or jelly shoes for me. I have a couple of border print dresses that might be cute. Pull on jeans only the ones that nobody has to know because they can't see the waistband.

[@carmelozimba9554]

I loved this video😂Nada.Your comments on pull-on jeans!Might have to rewatch that!I am not sure I will ever revisit tunic tops but you never know.Thanks for all the tips and great entertainment 🙌🏾

[@yensid4294]

I like a lightweight "kimono" duster. I live in a hot climate & jackets are often too warm as a 2nd layer so cotton or rayon dusters & crochet cardigans are a good option. Even swimsuit coverups work. The key to Boho, especially when you're older, is not going for anything too shapeless, too short or too busy. You don't want to look like you're going to Coachella, wearing your daughter's dress or wearing a 70s costume. Mix it up with more modern pieces. I don't mind a tunic if it has some shape & isn't too long or oversized. It should hit high hip & have a curved hem. Just long enough to tuck or belt.

[@Julie-lx6fe]

I just found your site and LOVE that you call a spade a spade!! I have these same thoughts about the state of fashion right now but if I say them out loud people look at me like I am an alien!! I am starting to think that retails/designers believe that we will spend our money on anything that they put in front of us. I initially thought some of these styles-pull on pants, patchwork ,etc. were the result of post -COVID supply chain issues and I didn't purchase them back then. Totally work in the "buy better, buy less" mindset. Can't ever imagine myself thinking "Oh, I really need to add some rubber shoes to my wardrobe." Thank you for your perspectives and for helping me to know that I am NOT alone in my thoughts. Looking forward to exploring your site more and to future videos!

[@NadaManley]

Thank you so much for this sweet comment! I have often been accused of being too blunt with my fashion edicts but I think it’s important to call out the things that I know won’t serve my audience. I laughed out loud at your rubber shoe comment. I think it’s important to have our own vision for our wardrobe and then find pieces that fit rather than adopting a stage vision. I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos!

[@vaderladyl]

This is why you have the freedom to pick and choose what you want to wear, to heed or not the advice of stylists and succumb or not to the pressure of the fashion industry and your peers.

[@marlenecavagnuolo9757]

“I can’t stand it when clothes pretend to be other clothes” So funny! Great sense of humor!

[@NadaManley]

Thank you! Lol! I get pretty emotional about these things

[@jericson1109]

I think a lot of these things are just things that require a bit of thought to styling and can't look good worn lazily but people are inclined to be thinking they can be worn lazily. Like the example you gave of a patchwork print worn with white trousers...its a lazy choice. Give it to someone else to style and maybe they make something of it.

[@VivnVegas]

I would love to see a session on matchy matchy. I went to donate blood several years back and one of the workers said, "Oh! You look so matchy matchy." I could tell by her tone that was not a good thing. And then I started watching fashion channels. So how much is enough, and how much is too much?" I think most of our fashion baize comes from our childhoods where we were taught, that doesn't match, those are high water pants, or small prints are for old ladies. Hard to overcome those ingrained thoughts. Your channel is a big help. I also think some of the newer trends are from people who did not grow up seeing these styles in action so have no preconceived thoughts about them. And so they think this is new so it is cool!?

[@creative1able]

She said that to you as you were donating blood!? No good deed going unpunished.😢

[@vaderladyl]

Matchy matchy is an old rule that was ingrained in the consciousness of several generations back.

[@Heavenwalk55]

Fabulous video! I laughed AND learned! (I do have a pair of black spanx kick flares and love them…hope they are nada approved because they are comfy and yet put together looking)

[@BlueBlossomsBlues]

Border prints actually come from traditional ethnic clothing. Aztec, Eastern European, Easter Asian and many many more. It has a deep cultural meaning - it has protective powers for the wearer. Women decorated edges because free edges were believed to be exposing to evil.

[@vaderladyl]

And those are never dated. They are beautiful and timeless.

[@yensid4294]

Ok, so I definitely lean Boho, especially in prints. I love India Prints, Aztec, Ethic Prints, Asian Florals, florals & paisley. I also like embroidery & lace & fringe, Border prints often look great when used as or paired with any of those. The size & colors of the print matter. I'm not rocking a hot pink & turquoise border print on a white poly tunic. Rich color combos or vibrant colors on black look amazing with a border print accent, especially in a skirt. Preferably in cotton, gauze, rayon, silk or wool. Chiffon is ok too. Not super big on patchwork but it could work nicely with a border print if it doesn't look too granny quilt. I'm never going to be a Classic or a minimalist. I like what I like.

[@kimjohnson8471]

YOU'RE SO FUNNY!😂

[@NadaManley]

Aww thank you lol. I get very emotional about clothes.

[@KendraMcGregory]

I didn't even know it was called patchwork print. I accidentally bought some jellies and they so cute, I kind of like them.

[@NadaManley]

What's the one trend you hope never comes back? Let's discuss in the comments!

[@bccwschannel8254]

Blouson tops, with a band at hip level and baggy shapelessness above!

[@vaderladyl]

I really don't care, it is not like I will be wearing what I don't like.

[@donnalipke998]

I hate all flip-flops. Can’t stand something between my toes! Not sure how I wore “toe socks” in the ‘70s (I know those came back for a while, but they didn’t seem to last long).

[@yensid4294]

same

[@vaderladyl]

I am Boho so to me all of these are my aesthetic, especially tunics. But yes, there are pretty and ugly versions of these styles. Obviously, you don't have to buy something because it is trendy nor you have to put it away because it is not. Personal style is always in and that is achieved by tweaking things here and there to always look fresh but with your own personal touch.

[@yensid4294]

same. Boho doesn't mean shapeless nor does it mean early otts Coachella. It is a state of being 😊

[@rjmcmillen2098]

I'm interested in the first "matchy matchy" top & skirt in your video but couldn't find it in your catalog. Am I missing it or could you please point me to it? 😀

[@krcal3020]

I was resistant to pull on jeans too. But I recently bought a pair of Liverpool jeans from a local boutique. (My stylish friend and owner talked me into trying them on.). They have pockets, a zipper placket (no zipper), and front button - - so they completely look like regular jeans. The fit and comfort are great. I wouldn’t buy any of the ones you showed, however.

[@cindybrown9191]

I’m really interested in a a kimono, I have a very neutral wardrobe and would like a few accent pieces those you showed looked beautiful

[@caroltombari9112]

We just have to ignore so many current styles. Baggy jeans barrel jeans, are just awful and so unflattering, no matter what we are told. Straight legs, slim fit are better. As you get older classics are classier. Flip flops will kill you, you flip, you flop. I need shoes that give me stability and hug the foot. I haven't found many styles this year that get me excited. Better luck next year.

[@carolynk2]

For me, no Crocs, no Stocks 😊

[@dianejones4276]

Amen

[@fleurbeckwith9280]

Nada you left out CAPRI pants that are back on the runway 😱😱😱

[@NadaManley]

I’m dedicating a whole video to them!!! Lol!!! Good catch though!!!

[@deborahupchurch5876]

Skinny jeans and Jeggings!

[@NadaManley]

Yesssss!

[@joybird5495]

For those of us who live in the southeast US, I think a versatile short sleeve jacket is a necessity if we want to layer. Also, I am a Skechers fan because they offer good support at a reasonable price and lots of styles. They have come out with “foamies” rubber shoes. Some resemble crocs and some look like sneakers. I found a pair of sandals I like. Tunics are ok if they are cut straight, but spare me the ones gathered in the front.

[@Jessa32]

I’d love a summer video showing us some modern glamorous wraps / cover ups / kimonos to wear over our bathing suit. I’m having trouble finding cute ones that don’t look like long shirts, or like a sheer lingerie robe or boring house robe. I have a printed suit and am looking for a long sleeve, ankle length wrap for the beach that is old Hollywood glam but modern! Maybe there are shorter versions too that you could find and have enough material to make a full video on it. I loved your recent swimsuit video that had a few cover up ideas, but we want more! Thank you Nada❤

[@JBUHJBUH]

Have you checked out ASOS? Sure, some of their designs may be garishly trendy &/or skimpy, but they seem to have many maxi wrap dresses & sheer maxi dresses/ skirts that you could easily turn into a chic coverup (I'm thinking their black, pastels & blurry floral prints as a cover-up).

[@Jessa32]

@@JBUHJBUHI’ll look!!! Thank you! ❤

[@kristinejordan9347]

Omg the black platform flips for Florida ha ha ha….truer words have never been spoken! 😂. But I’m on board with everything you said and as a side note the Birkenstock Madrid’s are soooo pretty! I have two pairs now!

[@vaderladyl]

Almost every Floridian has some kind of lip flops around. I know I do.

[@kristinesmith6567]

Nada Manley, I recently purchased two Quince knit Fit and Flare dresses, one short and one long and I'm struggling with what light weight jacket to wear over them. I have both a blue denim and white denim jacket but another option would be nice.

[@NadaManley]

Check out the options in my how to cover your arms video! It’s all about jackets for summer. I think a little cropped blazer would be perfect or one of the new length bombers

[@NadaManley]

Check out the options in my how to cover your arms video! It’s all about jackets for summer. I think a little cropped blazer would be perfect or one of the new length bombers

[@luluandmeow]

All your videos are fantastic so yes please, do one on matchy-matchy, I was brought up in Italy in the 70s and we did match everything, it was seen as being classy. As a petite person, it's very tempting to go for monochrome and then match shoes/belt/bag, etc. and definitely no more than 3 colours overall. Also in winter when you're wearing a coat, do you match shoes/scarf/hat, etc. to the coat or to what you're wearing underneath and you will see when the coat comes off? Or do you simply solve this by matching outfit and coat? Thank you so much Nada

[@tinyshamrocks2172]

I actually really love the look of the pull on jeans 😂🤷‍♀️

[@mercedes523]

I have a silky rose 🌹 print duster. It’s a beautiful pattern but when I wear it I feel huge. I tried it back on while watching your video and might try it one more time. I have a feeling it’s on its way to Goodwill.

[@anna-karinlarson6742]

Great video! I would love to see a video about matchy-matchy! I hate the pull-on jeans! I have some beautiful bohostyle dresses with borderprint but the ugly versions you showed are really horrible. I love kimonos, the ones with straight lines made if silk or viscose, I use them in the summer over a pair of shorts and a tank top or over a strap dress.

[@valeriecoopet9897]

I bought some wide leg crop jeans last year I thought they were awful. Funny, this year they are my favs! I think it might be different styling, but also I have seen so many that they aren’t jarring to my eye!

[@ambds1975]

I. Loved. My. Jellie. Shoes. I bought a couple of pair about ten years ago. They were entertaining and sparkly and soft, and the lattice was tight enough that there wasn't a lot of ugly flesh squish, so I thought I could handle them. Guys. Remember when we were kids and our jellies would snap, bit by bit, until they were clinging to our feet by the grace of one or two surviving strands, and you just prayed you'd make it home before they came off like retreads on the highway? They still do that.

[@JBUHJBUH]

Nada I just wanted to know about the Melissa brand of shoes, are they comfortable/ breathable? I've seen them do the plastic/ rubber shoe thing for years & have always wondered whether they make your feet sweat before long? Sorry if that's TMI (too much information haha), but this is the sort of thing one needs to know for hot weather sandals (especially living in a subtropical climate with high humidity)!

[@creative1able]

I can’t wear jellies. My feet sweat. Very uncomfortable. Or Crocs.

[@carolynk2]

I love the patchwork skirt!

[@NadaManley]

Me toooo!

[@punkaakee]

Which file in the catalogue has these pieces?

[@delilah1479]

Hi, enjoyed your video. Any of those prints/patchwork prints are definitely not my style. Crocs have certainly come back. There's a large Crocs store in our local mall, but not my style of shoe.

[@littlemom2070]

I think the popularity of Spanx pants are contributing to the pull-on jeans thing going on. I tried Spanx and they didn’t have pockets so that is a no go for me. and I like to tuck in my tops and that is way more difficult somehow with pull on pants.

[@okysssodaigui7043]

You forgot the return of the capri pants 😂

[@dirvin9848]

I think I can do the matching sets and good border prints. No to kimonos, patchwork, some tunics, jellies, stocks, crocs.

[@KendraMcGregory]

Your hair looks extra cute today

[@karengrohs4942]

I love Birkenstocks although I prefer the styles with thinner straps than the classic Arizona style. I would never wear rubber shoes of any kind. Flip flops are only good for washing the car.

[@TheKmonta]

Black platform flip flops are "mandatory to cross the Florida state line" OMG I am laughing out loud!!! I do sometimes wear crocks at home; because I used to wear them with scrubs....but I would NEVER wear them out. I do like and wear Birkenstock's out because of how comfortable they are.

[@Sistacurls]

These pull on jeans are pretty scary. I see how you could easily put them on and suddenly wake up in Frumptown! But wait. This new twist on tunics, could they be your friend if you want to hide your tummy?

[@CarolAReece-ii1ry]

In my opinion you were right - there are no cute border prints!!!!

[@vaderladyl]

I beg to differ.

[@toniweston4330]

Any trim or contrast that is only on the front of the garmet. i.e. trim on the collar that ends at the shoulder. This looks so CHEAP!

[@Terranova0]

You feel about Jellies like I feel about Birks. 'Don't look back- you can never go back'.

[@marlenecavagnuolo9757]

One more comment. I’ve watched all the episodes of Hacks on Max and Jean Smart wears a lot of matching print outfits that I am sure are very expensive luxury fashion items - plus she lives and performs in Vegas - and she looks great. I’m her age but sadly much much shorter so they’re not for me but I think it’s an example of how something can really be very beautiful or very ugly as well as the importance of knowing your style.

[@lindacurtis7267]

Socks with sandals😖

[@novastariha8043]

Do matchy matchy Fosho ✔️

[@wallybistrich3474]

When a short more or less overweighted lady would wear the pajamas-like suit from the end of the video out of her house people would call the police. It would look like she's escaped from her nursing home.

[@wannabe41]

I don’t care for Birkenstocks but I think they look okay on others. But I cannot stand those chunky, clunky dad sandals there were popular a couple of summers ago. I already have large feet, so I can’t imagine those looking good on me, but I don’t think they look good on any woman. And women were wearing those with super oversized blazers and trousers and with satin skirts. Nope.

[@VandaPietrantonio]

I could not agree more. Who designs today's fashions. The dresses today make everyone look like the cast from LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRE. The slacks look everyone was caught in a flood. The shoes are dreadful. It takes a dedective to find a good print. Wide pants do not do anything for anyone

[@Jessa32]

The pull on jeans look like toddler pull on stretch pants. ….That go over a diaper.

[@kathygann7632]

So, trumps followers may like them?

[@carolynk2]

No jellies!

[@juliebee61]

the total worst is tunics with capris. horrors!!

[@valeriecoopet9897]

Is it just me, or do the models in frumpy clothes look very sad!?!

[@roses2926]

It's not just you

[@eileenternullo8077]

Many Amazon pieces are photoshopped onto a AI model. I see the same model over and over..

[@irismartinez3246]

Nada I follow you and like your videos, however I do not like the word "cute" that is not age appropriate for us ladies in our 60s. Also, I believe that people wear what they feel comfortable in, most people like to wear what they think they look good in regardless. I used to have a coworker that she would say: "call the fashion police."

[@tbell1698]

Just because the stores are stocking junk, it doesnt mean they are now trending or that we should buy it. You are saying these items are back but they arent. Its a lie! These are all hideous and always have been.

[@lindapowell4091]

😂😂😂

[@cathynykolaishyn8926]

Jelly shoes ick no. 10 yr. old girl vibes. Pull on pants nope. Border hems nope. Tunics maybe.

[@KendraMcGregory]

You are hilarious when you hate stuff. Not the contract against crocks. They are so ugly.

[@KathyStrickland-nh9vx]

Just because you think it is "atrocious" doesn't mean other people do. I think you should phrase things as in your opinion, not as a fact.

[@NadaManley]

Thanks for the comment. First, I think the fact that it's my channel makes that obvious. Second, much of this is not opinion based, but based on what is modern, flattering and wearable and based on my 30+ years in the fashion industry. So these are my suggestions for what works. Take them or leave them. That is every woman's choice. :)

[@Jessa32]

It’s her channel! She can say what she wants. Of course it’s her very well-thought out and expert opinion. I looove that she says it as she thinks. Take a step back and look at the bigger picture of her mission to help us train our eye to see and discern better for ourselves.

[@KathyStrickland-nh9vx]

​@@Jessa32It's quite obvious it's her channel but what do you think "comments" mean?

[@NadaManley]

@@Jessa32 thank you. I appreciate it so much. ❤️

[@vaderladyl]

Yes better wording sounds classier, no KZbinr should give opinions like they are facts. Comments are here for a reason, to express the good and the bad