Dressing Rules I No Longer Believe

These outdated dressing rules are things I've heard over the years, but no longer believe. Since giving these up, my style has improved and they make all the difference. Thanks so much for watching! xx Audrey

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[dawnsfields]

I’ve freed myself from MY color palette. Yes, I admit certain colors look better on me. I see it in the mirror. BUT… I was avoiding colors that just brought me so much joy! The older I get the more I realize how short life really is. WEAR THE BUBBLEGUM PINK

[JSees]

I have many silk blouses and 5 silk smooth knit tops that I have owned and worn for 25 years. They are definitely worth keeping as their quality is so superior to what is on the market now.

[karenschmoutz]

The “get rid of it if not worn in a year” rule probably applies more to ladies whose closets are overflowing and burgeoning with every trend that’s come down the pike in the last 30 years. In cases like that, it’s a good rule to implement to get a handle on all the “stuff”. With the Planetary Plague Pandemic, many of us have been in hibernation and so have our wardrobes. At this point, re-evaluation of lives and wardrobes is necessary. Personally I think it’s kind of fun to look through my clothing that’s been hidden away for two years & shop my own closet!

[LaxmiDevi-steg]

This is what I call personal growth! Just because you believed in something in the past doesn't mean you have to stick to it if it no longer works for you presently. You can move on gracefully and you did that so well!

[cindyboughen]

I live in Canada. The dressing rule about white pants and accessories used to be “wear only May long weekend to Sept labour day weekend”. Now I feel free to dig out my white jeans whenever I want! Thanks for a great video😍

[AniaBumba]

I like this topic. I think that the classic rules are good to learn to give us a foundation when we are lost or all over the place with our wardrobe but once we nail the classic style it is good to start experimenting and making it more personal. I think that the rules I mostly break nowadays are about colours. I’ve learned that black does not go with navy so you shouldn’t mix them. I wear the two colours together quite often now and I love it. I used to wear either silver or gold toned jewellery, while now I mix it but I usually wear one piece that is dual tone and brings it all together. Also I followed the “neutral tones” trend and while that is a great base for any wardrobe I missed proper colour. I don’t buy the whole notion that cobalt blue or fuchsia pink are not elegant enough. Life is too short not to wear colour!

[jeanettegadeberg]

I have always hung on to a vest I crocheted 40 years ago in my twenties - just because I made it I guess. It's been in the back of my closet all that time. I noticed it once again a week or so ago, tried it on and decided what a fun addition to add back in to my wardrobe....after 40 years!

[janeburkhart]

This was EXCELLENT! Unfortunately I also was a 'leggings police' for a while because they aren't considered chic. Leggings aren't for me, but if women want to wear them they shouldn't be shamed for it. At the end of the day, we should just focus on what we feel good wearing and not worry about 'style rules'. I'd love a part 2 of this. Thank you for a very uplifting video, Audrey. ❤️

[teresanash-mcneil]

I have roughly 20 white button down shirts of different cuts, I have numerous little black dresses and blazers of all the neutral or staple colours. The same with shoes and boots.

[lesanimaux]

It seems to be a trend to no longer follow trends - if you like the thing, wear the thing. This is a trend I can get behind ❤️

[MamsirMamsir]

A rule I’ve decided to break: that I have to stick to modern clothing!
That modern clothing is the best thing on the market (it absolutely is not).
I’m finding out that linen skirts, petticoats, light blouses, wool undergarments, etc are all pieces that can enhance one’s comfort and proportions that we’ve discarded as “old fashioned” and nonfunctional.
They are quite the opposite and can make one feel fabulous and fit for the weather outside.
Disengaging with what I’ve been told is “oppressive clothing” when it makes me feel liberated to wear it = aka my clothes give me the stylish silhouette rather than forcing my body to mold into the silhouette.

[cristinafrancisco]

I really enjoyed this video and the topic. Would love if you do another one. For myself, I’m at a stage in my life that I dress to make myself happy, feel comfortable and look in the mirror and smile 😊 I enjoy reading about “fashion and styling tips” and following seasonal trends. That being said, I feel my best and most confident when I listen to myself and dress according to my own “rules”.

[carolthomas]

The great tragedy of my life is that now I’m 80 I’ve finally decided what suits me and exactly the look the I aspire to . It’s a look I could have looked good in at 20, 30 or any age so why has it taken me so long ?

[rosej]

After not tucking anything in for so long (because it seemed to go out of style for a couple of decades) I'm enjoying tucking tops in again and have revived my belt wardrobe (thank goodness I didn't declutter it!) although I don't always wear a belt, especially if I'm just doing a half-tuck. 🙂

[ItsNatashaFFS]

This black top that you are wearing is SO nice!

[halliebass]

I use my leggings under dresses in the winter all the time. They are warm and work with my dresses as well as do tights. I have a bit of a boho streak in my style and love to have a funky item to perk up an outfit. I do have my wardrobe basics, but do love to make things personal and not just be a minimalist clone with black pants a white T and a blazer. Smart but can be a little boring. I was a nurse, but wore uniforms for most of my working life. So anything uniformy reminds me of work. I pay attention to colour and love a pop of a lovely shade to liven things up. Love your videos.

[kwit]

I agree with all of these but specifically the one year rule. If you really love something and the time hasn’t come to wear it there’s nothing wrong with waiting for that moment or hopefully moments! Some peoples lives and life circumstances change and the time may come for that item. That being said if you have a closet full of these things it might be time for some of it to go:)

[janvichhaya]

Here it is often thought western clothes is equivalent to you are modern.
But I love wearing Indian outfits and that are so much comfortable .😍 That don't make me old..

[nicolabenson]

Such a wise approach, it is well worth keeping well made classic items. Also, I prefer dark wash denim in the winter, mid wash or light wash in the summer, as it feels softer and fresher.

[sannastrid]

Audrey, if you would write a book I would immediately buy it! ❤️