watch this BEFORE buying 2023 fashion trends

[@TimiSterr]

For me, one important question is, "Do I want the clothing piece or the body of the model?" As much as I want to be a body-positive queen, that's the reality when I see clothing on tall skinny people.

[@loisen]

After realizing that I stopped buying tons of clothes.

[@ReyBeltane]

100% this. I don't actually want jeans. Like ever. They are uncomfortable and never fit right. They look great on people who aren't me.

[@magdalenafinke]

Soooooo true!

[@jaclyncortina4916]

This!!! Also, sometimes initially I will not like a trend because I simply don't like it or because I know it won't be flattering on my body type, but after seeing it on so many beautiful people you convince yourself that you like it and you're going to like it on yourself too.

[@teresacarle294]

OMG😲. Simple, but brilliant question to ponder before purchase. 🌠 Think I've spent a lifetime wishing🤣 I was a taller, natural, athletic, rectangle w/endless legs for days ↕️. As an hourglass ⏳️ w/extreme proportions & the exaggerated torso〰️NO amount of dieting will give me that same slim silhouette. Nor will I 🪄 magically look like these beauties in the exact same outfit🥺. It feels so unfair. Everyone says my figure shape is most ideal, but I've found it tricky😔 to style & find things that FIT me in both personality & proportions. When you dress to flatter this shape〰️i.e., ➡️reduce⬅️ excess fabric bulk around the middle that simply makes this shape seem ↔️ obese no matter our size, or wear any sort of ⬇️ lower/deeper/wider neckline to visually minimize the "girls"〰️it can come across as rather shockingly va-va-voom😵. Something that's definitely NOT my cup of tea🍵. It's hard to find role models in this category that suit my 👧girl next door persona caught in this 🤦‍♀️saloon showgirl style body. 🕊God bless the voluptuous Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Kim K, Pamela Anderson, & Dolly Parton. Femme fatale types who flamboyantly own their exuberant sensuality in such an overt manner. This requires demonstratable strong will, self-esteem, & unequivocal confidence to beat back the unwanted attention it draws from men🐺 or women😼. 🤫That's something no longer for me. My show 🤩boating 🚢 ship has sailed ⛵️, but that doesn't mean I want to slink away in shame. 😉Still finding it seriously challenging to feel powerful & joyful while balancing this lush femininity w/a more introverted, contemplative nature. All I can conclude is trying to comprehend my ever emerging style has been quite a journey of self discovery... involving decades of expression, examination, & experimentation. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@ReyBeltane]

1. For designer items: would I still like this if it was made by an inexpensive, high street brand? Or does the fact that it's a designer/'good brand' make me want it? 2. For basics or cheaper items: Am I only buying this because it's a good deal, or would I actually be willing to pay more for this because I like it that much?

[@erikao3982]

I buy so many things only because it’s a good deal 😩

[@ReyBeltane]

@@erikao3982 Oh, I'm the same don't worry! But I'm trying to think about that more.

[@mariannewhite383]

My biggest rule for buying something new is, it must go with 5 separate things in my wardrobe, essentially creating 5 different outfits!

[@jessicab7059]

That's such a good rule!

[@swankyhouseplant]

The point about waiting for thrift stores is so true! I waited for around a year to find the perfect leather blazer and I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of it ❤️ It was 100% worth the wait!

[@alexasunshine83]

Yes!!! 🙌🏼 makes you love it even more because it was like a challenge and journey to find it

[@babayaga2660]

I think this was a great follow up video to your last one! It’s nice to see “de-influencing” content sometimes as opposed to “here’s what you should be buying.” I would love to see you do another “solving your fashion dilemmas” video or a video of you creating outfits based on your followers’ theme suggestions! I always love rewatching those videos of yours. Edited to add that you shouldn’t feel pressure to not do thrift with me or thrifting trends videos! I still enjoy those videos even if I’m trying to be sustainable too. You can’t single handedly save the world by being the most sustainable person. Easier said than done, but don’t let the pressure of people saying you’re not being sustainable enough get to you. You’re doing a great job just by showing that thrifting is a viable option! Plus you’ve definitely descaled your content back from lots of hauls. You’re doing a great job Alexa!

[@alexasunshine83]

How did you know I’m planning on filming a fashion dilemmas video very soon 😉❤️ also I appreciate the rest of your comment! I’m definitely trying to figure out just what videos I want to make going forward and i definitely won’t be perfect at it, but I’ve been thinking about how I can still implement thrift with mes just with more of an intentional spin because I do love going to the thrift store even if I don’t buy anything so I appreciate you letting me know you’d still like videos like that ❤️

[@courtneyryder1810]

I wish they made more clothes that are practical and cute. I'm still searching for a none see through white shirt or cropped shirt 😂🤣 I just need it for a basic, I just dont want to show my tatas 😂 I'd love to gain confidence to wear like a backless dress or top, I suffered bad back acne and acne has been a big insecurity of mine, its improved so much but backless things scare me ever since. But I think backless dresses are stunning, i just struggle with feeling pretty or being girly which is so annoying to me.

[@Janiz1998]

I recommend Old Navy. I use crop tops as undershirts and Old Navy has them in so many colors. Also the have multipack basic tees

[@daisy-wt9pd]

Right! It should not be so difficult to find a basic t shirt that just goes up to your waist. Also, I do not like like how the sleeves so many of the long sleeve shirts are so long.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

Guarantee when you’re older you’ll look back at photos and realise you were pretty all along

[@da19k7]

I always say this!! Why is it SO hard to find just a basic white tee that’s gonna last more than 3 washes and isn’t see through???

[@elly1725]

Life’s too short to not wear the backless dress ❤❤❤ you will slay it

[@nicole-rb4iw]

ur hair is ADORABLE in this video oh my god . i love ur approach to fashion , it’s so refreshing & realistic !! u’re a breath of fresh air in the fashion community 🫶🏻

[@YASMINNNZ]

Oh man, I have bought so many mediocre stand-ins for the things I actually wanted over the years... What I also really need to hear is "You can go shopping without buying something". Sometimes I just love browsing the racks and trying on beautiful/weird items, even if there isn't something I specifically want or need.

[@midnightsunnn1850]

Omg yess the best feeling is when you can browse without actually buying because you know you don’t need it but wants to try on cute things 😂

[@aimeejo1366]

I also ask myself, “Where (or for what occasion) will I wear this?” OR “Does this fit my lifestyle?” I wear a uniform to work and don’t go out a lot, so while I love smart, polished looks, realistically I spend the bulk of my time in my uniform or my bum around at home clothes, so I only need so many items.

[@alexasunshine83]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@sie.2350]

This 100%!!

[@midnightsunnn1850]

Yesss the comments under this video are what I love to see. Next time, I feel the urge to buy Im gonna come read the comments here 😂

[@daniellerobertson506]

Another question I ask myself is “Do I need it or do I just want it?” I feel like it helps me make more thoughtful purchases and wear more of my wardrobe 😁

[@alexasunshine83]

Oooooh! Love that!

[@silh3345]

This is such a good rule to live by. I haven’t had that much money to spend on clothes recently which has made me a lot more strict with what I can justify purchasing. Therefore I’ve only been buying good quality pieces I absolutely love and know I will wear a ton. If I like something, but already have something similar or can diy it out of something I own I won’t buy it. I instead prioritize things I need and don’t already have. If I can’t easily style it in more than one or two ways it’s not worth buying. It has actually led me to be happier and more content with my wardrobe. I never feel like I don’t have anything to wear because I love the clothes I have and always have something I can style them with. Owning and buying less clothes actually caused me to discover my personal style whereas before I used to impulse buy everything I thought looked cute without thinking about wether it was really me and I often felt like I was almost cosplaying someone else because of it. Who would have thought that buying myself less new clothes would be the key to discovering my personal style? I definitely didn’t.

[@brenda1]

love this🫶❤

[@midnightsunnn1850]

Same here! I really think hmmm is this piece of clothing going to be something that I love wearing in my everyday life? Or is this going to go with other pieces? As much as I love some of the pieces from social media, it’s really not practical to wear some outfits in our everyday to day lives. Most of us are “normal” people and do not have the time and money to live and dress like influencers. Don’t give in to overconsumption :))

[@swecheekypanda]

I’ve made a resolution this year to only buy 1 or at most 2 items of clothing every month. That makes it easier for me to know if I really love something and I can maybe splurge a little and buy from more sustainable brands when I actually do buy something. Also realising that if something sells out or I miss out on an item it’s not the end of the world. Like my life isn’t gonna end because I couldn’t get a hold of a specific pair of pants.

[@sammiestuhr]

wear the bloomer shorts with your harley shirts- i’d say style them like how you’d style biker shorts ! :) u can tuck the shirt a little too to show off the shorts better! and then wear ur cowboy boots maybe

[@aspannas]

that sounds so cute!

[@silh3345]

That honestly sound like such a cute outfit. Sounds like the perfect mix of feminine and edgy pieces to contrast each other.

[@Mielikkiii]

My personal questions are: do I like the material? and Does it fit my personal style? Sometimes things are cute as a concept but I know I wouldn't feel as myself wearing them

[@jolissourires]

last year, I saw this gorgeous pair of knee high boots in store at the start of my school term - and I told myself I'd wait to get it. I ended up thinking abt it all 3 months of the sch term and bought it right after the semester ended! HAHA now I've worn them countless times and they're definitely a staple in my wardrobe - my friends all know me for my knee high boots haha. waiting is definitely a good way to know if you want something or not (although I will admit i have been a little guilty of not waiting with recent purchases and I'm already feeling myself beginning to regret some pieces a little :') )

[@maya-gur695]

YES, such an important video! I think even thrift stores are encouraging overconsumption. Today I bought 2 skirts that I liked for 11 bucks for both. Do I have enough skirts? Yes. Did I buy them because they were cute and I liked them and they were cheap by high quality? Yes. Will I get enough wear our of them before winter is over? I'm not sure. It's a vicious cycle that is so hard to break, even if you don't buy anything new and thrift your whole wardrobe.

[@alexasunshine83]

When I go thrifting moving forward I really want to stop myself and think hard about the pieces I want to get because I’ve definitely been stuck with getting everything that’s cute versus getting what I know I will actually wear!

[@midnightsunnn1850]

Also I don’t have good experience with thrifting anymore :(( Whenever I go thrifting, I would ALWAYS see clothings from shein, forever 21 and outfits people bought when it’s trendy. You don’t really find well loved quality clothings anymore. Idk about others but that’s my experience.

[@lestranged]

When you live long enough to see the same things come in style and then go out of style 4-5 times in your lifetime, by then you kinda know if you like it or not. So when the trends are announced each season I can just go down the list and say "Yes, I liked it the last 5 times it was trendy and I probably still own it from the last 2 cycles, and I've BEEN wearing it this whole time even when it was "out", or I say "Nope. Not for me. NEXT!" Trends for me are just an opportunity to wear things I always liked and now the rest of the world likes it too, at least for 15 minutes. When the world gets tired of it, I will be there to scoop up their thrift donations.

[@hafdisbjarnadottir2943]

I'm the same! I was a teenager in the 90's and I'm loving a lot of the fashion popping up again. There are things I feel I can't really pull off wearing now that I'm 45 (for example I'm not comfortable wearing very short dresses or skirts anymore) but other things are so much fun to revisit!

[@K8Y_Nichole]

Similar to something you said but i always make myself think of three full outfits in my head using items i already own and when i would wear the outfits before buying something, it keeps me from having a wardrobe of pieces that don’t really work together plus i already have styling options in mind!

[@riverAmazonNZ]

When you’re young is the toime to experiment. When you’re older you’ll have a clearer idea of your personal style, but even then you don’t wanna lock yourself in to it. A relaxed approach! Have fun, don’t stress

[@zhisu2665]

the only "trend" I ever followed was dark academia BUT I already knew I was fully into it and the clothes involved are not ''exclusively''' one trend, they're basics like button ups, loafers, vests

[@cristicruz2938]

An important question for me (more practical than specifically trends) is can I wash it in the washing machine. If it’s hand clean or dry clean, I won’t do it so I'm not gonna wear it!

[@alexasunshine83]

I dry cleaned a jacket once and it was such a hassle so I definitely am with you on that!

[@adygirl28]

I spent too much money last year on buying trendy clothes online, that a) Don't fit and b) are too cropped. Most of my clothes are new and I hate how it fits on my body. And since I've gained weight, all I do is wear t-shirts. So I'm hoping this year I'll be more mindful about what I buy.

[@alexasunshine83]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@recklessrains]

another question i always ask myself before i buy something is, how will i take care of it? because if something can only be dry cleaned or if i can't repair it myself, then i dont want it

[@alexasunshine83]

I DEFINITELY need to ask myself that because 100% I feel the same 😅

[@ritalynb7070]

My questions: Does it work with the pieces in my wardrobe? Do I need it? I think knowing your personal style (& getting older) helps. I don't buy "trends". I thrift items I love and some of the items will end up touching on a trend. I love preppy styles so trends like dark academia, sweater vests, oversized blazers all are part of my personal style. I also like functional so cargo pants and puffer vests are part of my wardrobe 🤷 which touched on trends.

[@alexasunshine83]

Yes and yes! 🙌🏼

[@faeriesmak]

A question that I ask myself, especially thrifting, is “Is it a good quality piece or brand that I can resell if it doesn’t work out for me personally?” That way I can potentially pass it on to someone who it will work better for instead of just donating it and also make part of my money back.

[@marbar44]

i feel like my closet is a lot “cooler” than it used to be because of tiktok, but all i feel when i look at my wardrobe now is a ton of pressure and the weirdest sense of envy for like… things that i already own… i feel like social media has turned coolness into a currency, and i get so anxious and desperate when i see myself running out of that currency. i thought i was alone in feeling so burnt out on fashion, tysm for making this 😭😭

[@baby.nay.]

Coolness has always been social currency, it’s just overwhelming now to see what’s cool to a million different people on the daily. Some people are searching for that popularity in numbers and can totally get it , just not authentically.

[@sophiamorales6290]

def using this as a guide for shopping, and it came at a great time to since i was just about to purchase something, ive asked myself questions similar to these before; but never as in depth as u have, tysm for the guide and helping me make sure I build a closet that TRULY reflects what I like!

[@alexasunshine83]

😭❤ so happy it could help!

[@silh3345]

A tip I have before buying something is: is it diy-able? Diy-ing my clothes is something I used to do all the time a couple years ago and want to start doing it again. Like I remember back in I think it was 2018 I saw a lot of embroidered denim and one design in particular that I liked at the time was flame print, but I couldn’t really find it in stores anywhere at a reasonable price so I ended up taking a pair of jeans I already owned that I was bored with and embroidered them myself. I was really happy with the outcome and it was much cheaper since I already owned the jeans. If you are able to knit, crochet, sew, paint etc. the piece you want I absolutely recommend it. It makes the piece more special and personal and no one is going to have the exact same thing as you. Currently I’ve been wanting more printed baby tees/tank tops, but haven’t really found any prints I like at a reasonable price, but I have so many basic baby tees and tank tops that I don’t wear enough because I find them too boring and plain, but I know I could easily up-cycle them by buying those papers you can print designs on and iron onto clothes(I forget what they’re called, but I hope this makes sense). Like if you really want something, but can’t find it or it’s too expensive or something then make it yourself or up-cycle something you already have. Or you could even thrift something you can up-cycle if you want. It will feel so rewarding to know that you made it yourself so nobody else will have an exact replica.

[@lindamiller3382]

I like knowing what the trends are, and they can be very inspiring, but I do agree with you that they need to be just that, inspiring. I am older, so I have to be more selective. I was a teenager in the late 70s. I think 60s and 70s styles are beginning to trend and will grow. I think many people will be happy with that. The clothes were fantastic! I am excited to see how they will be made current.

[@debbiekeefer476]

If it's all over social media, everyone is watching, wearing & doing I won't watch, wear or do. I will step back & wait to decide how I feel about them. Nothing feels original anymore.

[@Missmagazinebura]

Me too

[@megane1076]

also a good thing to do is observing your reaction when you put on the item: if you like it instantly there's a bigger chance of you wearing the piece more often

[@pyjamabottoms670]

I think the biggest thing for me is when I see a trend and instantly hate it, but then end up getting it later on. Sometimes this has ended up in love affair (see crocs, uggs) - but sometimes I think it's just that it's been popularised and I still never would have picked it

[@erikao3982]

I love this video and the fact that people are leaving such good advice in the comments!

[@IsisJanssen]

Can you make a video where you put items you don’t know how to style on instagram and we style you? Because i could totally make an outfit with those bloomers for youu that would be so cuuuuute 🎉 Btw those questions are totally appliable to me! So totally relevant content in my opinion :)

[@alexasunshine83]

Okay I’m going to be filming a “styling pieces I bought and never wear” and the bloomers are going to be in it so please tell me how to style them!!!

[@wlammy4ever]

It’s so weird how we can trick ourselves, isn’t it? I have like five 1970s evening gowns that I never wear, but yet I keep buying them because “this time it’s different” 😂 I never get invited anywhere, why do I need gowns?

[@annw7843]

You should just wear one out to a casual restaurant or to the movies. If you’re worried about being self conscious then invite some friends to dress up and come with you 😊

[@wlammy4ever]

@@annw7843 you’re so right! I do have a friend who wears vintage as well, she might be up for walking around in gowns 🤔 thanks for the idea!

[@exomake_mehorololo]

I sooo agree on the being specific!! It does apply not only to clothes but any item. It's so easy to buy a similar piece because of a sale maybe, it being easier to get etc. But it might then not fulfill the want and you won't use it or still buy the other item. The right colour, material, texture and fit might be quite important to why you wanted something

[@Cxrriemc]

The method that works the best for me is to see if I find myself missing a certain piece of clothing/ colour when I'm getting dressed. Eg: I have 2 denim jackets that serve different purposes and it makes sense to have them both. BUT I have been missing a black denim jacket SO many times, everytime I thought that I wrote it down so I knew it wasn't a one time thing and that I would genuinely wear it. Also, I have a look over my wardrobe every 6 months (even though I barely buy clothes) and I turn my hangers around so that in the next 6 months I can see if I wore it and if I didn't I donate it. It's also made me wear so many bits I have BC I saw the hanger was still turned and wore to give it some love.

[@ariadnameza6594]

I really appreciate the mindfulness of channels like yours that talk about clothes when they stop the hauls and the trend predictions to ask what is it about clothes in the first place that brings us to consume this content. I can think of instances where I’ve liked something for the idea of how it looks or the aesthetic of it vs the times when is has taken me a while to incorporate something in my stuff and it expanding on a way I express myself, when this last one happens is like discovering a new thing about me. Like I used to hate the low rise trend in 2020, mostly the jeans, when I saw them styled in Pinterest with only a crop top and thought there’s no way 1 I would look good and 2 that it could fit my daily activities. After seeing it in different “aesthetics” I realized that I didn’t have to be fit or bone skinny to look good on it and that it actually flattered my body type. After all this just last year I thrifted a pair and it’s been great, I like the idea being able to change the way I consume to be a lot more slow and conscious.

[@emmy8526]

Sometimes if I have a wish list of items, I’ll assign a number for how often I would likely wear each item for its season given all the other seasonal clothes I have... x2, x5, x14. Makes you realize which would be the impulsive 'one photo'-style purchases and which ones would actually suit your life and get a decent cost per wear.

[@sottenbr]

I love fashion but am trying to save my money for grad school. Mindful purchasing is a goal for this year!

[@tarejennings4433]

15:37 for the question about wanting something specific, to get specific. I have been there a couple of times… for example the Jadon Doc Martens. I’ve had my eye on them ever since summer 2020 but the price tag was not in my price range 😂. Also, being 14 at the time, i didn’t have the money to get them on my own and didn’t want to ask my parents for them. So, I’ve gotten 3 different, cheaper versions of the Jadon Doc Martens, and for the past like year, Ive just stuck with the Steve Madden Betty Black Booties and I’ll just say that I still yearn for the Doc Martens. It’s just something about them to me, that’s special. But again, the price… 😂

[@isabellelutzio]

This video was super thoughtful! I also wait on trends and I’m glad I do! The other day I found a black blazer I liked, but the inside was leopard print. I didn’t buy it because I rly didn’t like the inside. Still waiting to find the right one!

[@alexasunshine83]

Got fingers crossed you find it 🤞🏼

[@isabellelutzio]

@@alexasunshine83 Thank you so much for responding!!! I love your style and your fashion style really inspires me as I try to figure out what mine is!

[@annw7843]

I love this video. I’m enjoying seeing your process. Here’s a couple of video ideas, but no pressure: It would be cool to see you do anti-haul videos where you mention trends that you aren’t buying either because they don’t work for you or because you have something that works for the trend already. If you have a workable piece, it would be cool to see it in the video as well. Or a video discussing trends you love the look of but don’t intend to buy for 2023. Also interesting would be videos discussing which trends from predictions that you actually end up seeing, and if you’re seeing them online or in person.

[@alexasunshine83]

Love those! Definitely will have those as videos to do soon ❤

[@starveilvalley]

I'm obsessed with that green dress, literally months later. It's just so pretty. Your videos however helped me realize I didn't need it and it just wouldn't look good on my body type. I saved like what $50. Sometimes things don't look right just cause our body type, wear whatever you please!!

[@aikanae1]

I think trends are used as a pathway to discovering your own personal style and expression.

[@izziedias]

the 'comfortable' part. I'm usually really good at staying within the lines of comfortable. but... last week I got the cutest pink heels (I knew they would kill my feet. but they're adorable) the ocd convincing yourself that it will be different this time is very relatable to me. sometimes takes me months to realize my brain tricked me into being into stuff I hate just because

[@sunflowervibes3041]

Ooo! Ok, I actually hated overalls when they got popular again like 4-5 years ago but now I have been looking in thrift stores for like over a year for them haha.

[@katychamley5324]

Watching this while I’m wearing the green dress I love - got second hand way after it was out of trend

[@alexasunshine83]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@pinktuliplove8977]

When eyeing a trendy piece I don't own, I ask myself how much wear will I be getting out of the item. Will I still feel positively about it for more than a season? I prefer to get years of satisfying wear out of my clothing, shoes, and accessories.

[@guadalupegodoy2040]

You are definitely an amazing example of ☀️stylish☀️ and not trendy ❤

[@alyssatornow]

I feel like you should make these questions into a sheet or graphic. I'm not likely to rewatch the video everytime I'm thinking about purchasing things, but going through the questions on a graphic is something I'd do.

[@heididepotter8136]

Loving your hair!!!! Grate quiestions! You are bubbly excited again, jayy!!!!

[@alex9190]

i love waiting for trends to show up in the thrift store. it gives me time to consider if i like it or not

[@lilacotten4132]

I think it would be interesting for you to look into kibbe body types( I’m not saying everyone has to dress for their body type)! It might help with your fashion struggles( such as the pleated skirt).

[@8ml888]

I would like a video in which you declutter your wardrobe and explain how, why you did it and what you learn from it

[@debbiemcbee]

Great questions!! I usually don’t like trends until they’re over. Lol. I will be asking these questions when I thrift or shop.

[@nicole-rb4iw]

same here !! i find myself liking pieces AFTER they’ve had their peak & i don’t care if people care i’m “ late to the trend “ or whatever . i think it comes from when i younger , by the time i’d ask my parents for something it would already be “ out of style “ / not the exact piece everyone was wearing . it made me have an appreciation for modifiying trends to fit ur own personal style !

[@debbiemcbee]

@@nicole-rb4iw absolutely!! Taking a trend and making it your own is what’s so fun about trends.

[@daniellekirsch5402]

I havent watched the entire video.. but i have a rule of 3! I have to be able to think of 3 other items that i already own that i would/could wear with the new purchase. Otherwise, its a no for me dawg.

[@socandis]

One thing I do to be more mindful when I shop is that I have to be able to style an item 3 different ways with things I already own before I pull the trigger and buy it.

[@johanaarosemena3226]

I am getting kind of frustrated with thrift stores here in Panama because they're nothing alike the ones in USA. Everything is polyester and this country is SO HOT!!

[@michaelsperson4856]

Honesty I have so much I don't wear, I'm trying to figure out my personal style, I do know more about things I like but I'm still figuring it out, today I cleared out a lot of stuff and went thrifted after a month

[@hannahnoel2148]

Old navy makes me feel cozy and cute and the products are high quality and not see through

[@kristie3592]

I have learned to not get rid of *most* clothes. If I loved it once, I will love it again. So many things I have gotten rid of only to want years later. Right now i am missing a long Grey cargo skirt from the later 90's. My only consolation is that it wouldn't fit anymore. Still, it was a great skirt.

[@kimcox2675]

love this video! I am trying to be more intentional when thrifting this year too!

[@janahuerta820]

just started the video and I gotta say the hair is soooo CUTE, literally will be copying this hairstyle very soon. Been watching you for a while now Alexa and somehow I always get distracted by your gorgeous hair, much loveee💓💓

[@essentiallymichellegriffit6288]

Marinate on it… yep, perfect phrasing for some stillness

[@khadega_]

Wish me luck because I have maths exam on Tuesday 😭

[@faeriesmak]

Good luck!!!!!🍀

[@khadega_]

@@faeriesmak thank you 😭💗

[@alexasunshine83]

Good luck !!

[@khadega_]

@@alexasunshine83 thanks 💗

[@erikao3982]

Extra good luck from a math professor! ☺️🧚 haha

[@prinsesofpersia]

I love watching your video's when I am alone in my dorm and you just talk and I eat. Revearsed mugbang! 😁😁

[@thespottedlily]

I'm always late to trends, I don't know why. Maybe it's because it takes a while for certain trends to grow on me and I need to see how they are styled first. 🤷🤣

[@alexasunshine83]

Haha hey it’s a good thing!! 🙌🏼 I love that

[@maybeimacat3183]

omg the "getting specific with a piece" is SO TRUE, one time I bought a beige slip dress (even tho I wanted a green one and I'm not a fan of beige) and ended up never wearing it

[@themadkitkat9302]

watching this after buying a pair of boots if been thinking about since September 2022 theyre gonna be the most ive spent on something for myself so was a scary/big purchase but was thinking of them for about 5 months so decided should get them - definitely waited on them and still wanted XD

[@cassandrak9890]

i always follow the rule of: if a garment is x dollars.... am i going to wear the thing x amount of times??? its sucha good tool bc i usually say no but sometimes its a hard yes so i know it'll be worth the investment

[@ramieyon995]

My approach to fashion trends now is 1 Is it comfortable enough to wear, 2 is it easy to style 3 would I wear it if it wasn't fashionable or expensive. 4 Is it worth the price. I also love to get pieces and styles that I wanna try from my friends, relatives, thrift stores... To not waste much money on stuff that I don't know if I would like.

[@Unorthodoll]

It's like you were talking directly to me lol I thrift way too much

[@100akerwoods]

I got my black AP skirt in 2016 when they were closing down to this day my most worn piece of clothing and it looks amazing still

[@annap2320]

I love the bows

[@bri9734]

I am really big on: If I don’t 100% love it the moment I try it on in store (if I’m on the fence) I won’t buy it. Chances of me loving it at home, non existent.

[@hafdisbjarnadottir2943]

I have many of the same rules as the other people in the comments. Here's one question I ask myself when I'm in a dressing room trying something on: "Does this look as good or maybe even better on me than the clothes I wore to the store today?" If not, then I don't buy it because I'd probably use it much less than the clothes I already have.

[@ivania321]

:) thanks for the tips Alex !!! Have a great week

[@alexasunshine83]

You as well! :)

[@elizabethm3016]

i used to hate mid rise/low rise jeans but i kind of grew fond of them because they're everywhere! So you're not gonna see me buying one but wearing the ones that my mom bought me and never wore due to the mid rise 😅

[@ananasbanana]

Share your hair care routine!!! How’d your hair get so long?

[@alexasunshine83]

They are some old hair extensions 😅❤️

[@thatglowenergy]

Great video! These are amazing tips for being more sustainable when it comes to fashion!

[@mikaelas9271]

I’m loving this conscientious content

[@soledaddelrio3653]

Love this video! So helpful! Thanks Alexa! (Your hair looks adorable with the bows)

[@nathalievanneck6865]

I have a uniform for work and don’t go out much. So I don’t need much clothing only when I go on vacation..I try not to follow trends anymore..they are only made for young people and people with a size 0… if you have curves it doesn’t fit well.. and I deleted most apps of webshops from my phone..

[@melody7224]

great video!!

[@LaurynAmini]

Waiting to see if you actually like a certain trend or clothing item can be so annoying (because of the waiting) but so rewarding when you can look back on it later and actually decide if you want it or not. Or need it or not too, aka do you just want it because everyone has it

[@mell3346]

I’ve been on pinterest for the first time in a while and decided that the 2012-2015 indie/nature girl aesthetic is gonna be my forever style, trends be damned

[@leapinghearts]

Happy sunny day, what is up?! 💕 lol I say this after every intro

[@palmaorellana6333]

Great video and AWESOME advise. Thank you ❤️ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@cayliebarker]

This background music is bumpin

[@jdoh4972]

Always great info!

[@AmbzzRosee]

Alexa what brand is your top?🥺 it’s the cutest top I’ve ever seen

[@carmelindahoover8324]

One of my biggest questions besides, “can i style it 3 different ways” is “will I gravitate towards something else in my closet instead” and most of the time it’s yes 😅

[@Luna04567]

Unscribing from email marketing and unfollowing brands on social media helps so much to not be tempted

[@alexasunshine83]

I need to do this!!!!!

[@jacquelinejanewashere]

It's those overpriced colorful moto jackets for meee

[@alexasunshine83]

ahhhhh I totally feel you with those! 💔

[@khadega_]

Love you 💗

[@cathypriest]

Where is your top from? It's so cute 😺

[@penelopepegg7834]

I cant imagine not liking tights. The UK is pretty much tights 4 lyfe since the weather is what it is

[@alexasunshine83]

haha I'm sure if I lived in the UK then I definitely would wear them all the time, but just where I live I rarely wear them.

[@MzMalinois]

A comment Tim Gunn said in an early season of Project Runway has always stuck with me. He said “you’ve been in the monkey house too long” Meaning when you first go into the monkey house at the zoo, you say “wow! This really stinks”. After awhile you get used to it and it doesn’t stink so much. The truth is it still stinks. And fashion is the same, what stunk at first still stinks. Tim Gunn - fashion designer - instructor at Parsons School of Design - and regular on Project Runway

[@lillim1772]

I think the quality of your audio would really be improved if you would buy a little mic. Like the ones you put on your clothes. I think it would make listening to your videos way more enjoyable ❤ love your vids otherwise tho

[@wannabebridgetjones]

I also think when we first hate something, it's because we're programmed to not like 'different' things. We end up liking them when it feels like a safer option. I'm not saying this is for everyone, but in general I always think your first response to something is dictated by society, then after a bit we understand how we really feel about it!