The 4 Sweater Styling Rules Everyone should Learn Once and for All

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How to put together an outfit with ANY sweater? This is it- use these 4 formulas on any of your sweater in your closet and the outfit will always look good!
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Wearing in this video (or similar if sold out)
Presenting in Maje button down sweater dress (similar)
Taupe pleated A line skirt
Black A line faux leather skirt
Cable knit sweater
Dark washed skinny jeans
Light wash skinny jeans
Beige booties
Black sweater with white trim
Camel wide leg pants:
Short white skirt
Cream A line faux leather skirt
Black A line faux leather skirt
Kick flare jeans
Beige tall boots
Cropped cardigan
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[susanisham]

I loved it when you said, "Your long sweater is aging you 10 years but the tall boots take off 10 years, so you might be okay". Golden!

[christinesfavoritethings]

The rule of thirds has totally changed the way I dress. I’m so grateful to you for that. Love your channel.

[gkaur]

This is the most useful channel I subscribe to, hands down, and I'm not even petite. You get straight to the point, have incredibly insightful advice, and present it beautifully. Thank you so much for all your tips! (Currently pregnant with a big belly but storing all these tips in my head for future reference.)

[marthaball]

You are like a wizard with clothing! I always watch your videos for wearing the right clothing, your styling, and the fact you get right to the examples instead of talking people to death! Very well done! I'm short too so perfect videos for me!!! Now only if the stores would carry more petite clothes!

[thegillmachine]

I love to see older women embracing shorter shirts, especially if they are petite. I think it’s easy to roll your eyes at young people and think the trend is just to show skin when, in reality, it is about achieving the golden ratio and elongating the legs in addition to the shorter tops creating less bulk with high waisted jeans. For young girls who arent Instagram models, you don’t even see any skin when we wear cropped tops— it’s simply a good way to create our desired silhouette

[kimberlyperrotis]

When I want to wear a crop top that shows some skin when I move, I wear a matching body underneath. It can match either the top, the skirt, or both. I also wear my cropped cardigans over dresses, this makes the legs, or bottom half of my body, look longer. At 61, I still wear short skirts, but I try to keep them within 3 inches of the top of my kneecap, and mostly wear matching tights and boots. (I also wear a lot of midis). My legs look just as good now as when I was 21, so why not? I was lucky and inherited vein-free, slender legs, I can’t take the credit for it, but they don’t deserve to be hidden just because of a date. I remember an older relative criticizing a woman for wearing an anove-kned skirt and a ponytail, “she must be 30!” yes, truly shocking! I think this was a hint for me, which I completely ignored.

[TaniaPeterson-fe]

I am 5’7” and love your channel. Looking taller = looking slimmer. Plus, your videos are filled with “the why” which helps me understand why some outfits feel right and others don’t. Incredibly helpful video. Thank you.

[terrysmith]

I love that tunic sweater belt trick to make it short! This can be done with a top too! Glad it didn’t donate my skinny belts.

[alfsilvia]

Thank you, thank you Chi!, Finally, I know why sometimes I feel awkward when I checked myself in the mirror. I knew that something wasn't working but I couldn't find the solution until now that I subscribed to your channel. You are the face of all the petite women, thanks for giving us the solution.

[ItsMeHello]

You are the goddess of dressing beautifully! No one has your thought process and details! I thank you! Life changing.

[lydiabell]

I usually come to the same conclusion as you are portraying here when I look at various combos in the mirror, but I must say, you really hit home, and I find I still can learn a few things from you despite my inner fashion voice.

[tiinaaa]

so useful, thank you! <3 would it be possible to get tips on styling maxi skirts as a short girl?

[tinasky]

Your channel is excellent, really,I like your straight to the point attitude, and I love your humor so much, never saw a channel about styling with so good advices and at the same time being funny to watch! Great!

[christineedwards]

I love your videos! I always get so much useful information. I have watched you for a long time but I don’t write comments…. shyness. You have changed my approach to outfits with the rule of thirds. I never understood why my outfit was not working until that video a long time ago. You have elevated my look and my day with your style and sense of humor. Much love and appreciation for all you do! Thanks

[kimberlyperrotis]

I’m 61 and one of my absolute NOs is a tunic top (the other is capri pants). They are so aging and make the legs look stumpy. Worn over leggings, as is common, they give a really unattractive ice-cream cone silhouette. I always tuck in my tops or wear shorter ones, above the hip bone or, ideally, waist-length. Because I’m not tall, some crop tops work for me, without showing any skin, especially if I size up one size. I think the most important thing for petites and most other women is to show the full leg length, floor to waist. Also, the tunic and legging look was only in style briefly in the 90s, it’s time to move on. I stopped shopping at those “mature” brands, they’re not designed to flatter mature women, they just make women look more mature than they really are.

[bibibrin]

Agreed!! You've got better advice than some French women on YouTube. Love your channel!!

[alexandraaallaire]

Thanks! I m 5'4 and tips with tops and skirt are great. 🥰

[shennyd]

Thank you for this video!! I was looking for a video to give me answers on how to shorten a sweater.. Opened this vid and you did just that and then more ! 👏🏾 you’re videos help me understand my body and feel more confident in my outfits

[jennbetween]

Fabulous advice as always! I don't usually wear above the knee skirts, but I converted a blanket wrap into a skirt, and it looked fabulous with my longer cable knit sweater and tall boots!

[marysia_ml]

Thank you Chi for your effort, another new wonderful tips 🙂