What I'd Buy If I Lost All My Clothes

Today's video is all about what I'd buy if I lost all my clothes. If I had to build my wardrobe from scratch, these are the wardrobe essentials that I'd immediately replace because I wear them the most and they're so versatile for my style :)

WHAT I'M WEARING:
Blue Top: old
Blazer: old, no longer available from Ralph Lauren
Shorts: Thrifted
Belt: old, no longer available

PIECES MENTIONED:
Black Pants old from Zara
Black Skirt, old from Zara
White Shirt, from TheRealReal the brand is Billie
Blazer, old from Ralph Lauren no longer available
Short Jacket Thrifted

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[SmidBeach]

Years ago, my roommate was about to reuse an old toaster oven that had previously caught fire. Unable to talk her out of it, I packed a suitcase with my most essential items and waited in the apartment lobby until she called to confirm that she'd finished cooking and nothing happened. It's one way to really find out what you consider most essential in your wardrobe and your life.

[Vanajaschannel]

I am 59 and recently decided to change my style instead of trying to hold on to clothes that don’t fit and may never fit, even though I am exercising. That has been a good experience.

[anastaciabo]

Hi Audrey! You could create a series of “ how to dress for…” and pick the occasion. For example “how to dress for a funeral” . I would love to watch a series like that in your channel, I would really look forward for your insight. Love your content

[johodgson]

Thinking of what you'd purchase starting from scratch is a great help with decluttering, because asking myself, "Would I buy this again?" quickly separates items I love from those that are just 'ho-hum' to be put in a 'maybe, maybe' pile and can consider donating. The end result will be a wardrobe I really love. Very helpful video, thank you!

[heidimeigs]

Straight leg jeans…medium to dark wash. White button up shirt, white long sleeve tee, loafers, blazer or cardigan, linen dresses for hot weather, white short sleeve V neck tees.

[mimsayu]

As a stylist, I too enjoy the wardrobe basics but accessories, like scarves or pins, worn in a multitude of ways, are what sets your personality apart from the pack. One size fits all, and the costs are minimal.

[judithrobinson]

Great video I am starting to rebuild my wardrobe after losing weight and this was really helpful x

[julieochoa]

I started emptying my closets yesterday ohh my goodness most everything could be gone and I wouldn't miss it!! I turned 56 this year and I'm really going by your suggestions/tips and starting a new wardrobe

[tphan]

Love this video Audrey! The title caught my attention for sure. My suitcase with 90% of my most loved work and play clothes was stolen from the car my coworkers and I rented on a business trip years ago. I felt so “lost” after the incident having to build a new wardrobe because I had really put a lot of time and thought into the pieces I bought (bargain hunting, etc.) It’s funny how our clothes are so much part of our identity and losing them feels like losing part of ourselves.

[polishtheday]

This is a good idea. I live in a climate with three distinct seasons - hot, humid summers, very cold winters, and in between weather in the spring/fall. A few pieces work as crossovers between fall/winter/spring, but I would need to create a least three lists. They would work when going on vacation to places with different climates too.

The most essential thing in winter would be a long warm down coat and some boots rated to -30 Celsius.

[christiana_mandalynn]

What an awesome way to identify your most loved pieces! Kind of like an “emergency preparedness” idea but for clothes.

I think mine would be:

-a roll-tab utility button down shirt. I love these! I’d get short sleeve or 3/4 sleeve so I can use it warm weather and layer it during cold weather
- a flutter-sleeve blouse. A little boho, a little feminine. Can pair easily with bottoms.
-A waist high midi skirt. I love skirts.
-a boho peasant skirt
-a long dress
-Ankle boots, like Thursday boots. My favorite are the slip on style
- Tom’s wedges
- Taos sandals
- wooden necklace
-statement earrings, and gold earrings
-a silk scarf and a wool fedora. These are staples all year round in my closet.

[aszechy]

If I lost all my clothes now I would be in deep trouble because currently you can only buy shirts/blouses that are either super long and meant to be worn tucked or are cropped extremely short (all meant to be worn with high rise pants) and those look terrible on me. I just hope I can make the ones I have last long enough for the trends to change again. (At which point those who look better in tucked shirts will be in trouble.) I cannot for the life of me understand why fashion has to mean all stores offering only the exact same style to all people of all shapes and tastes... Why can't they keep at least a small part of the selection "off-trend", for those of us who care more about what actually looks good on us than being trendy?

[reachtrita]

Your voice and the way you talk is so sweet and soothing!

[juliehayward]

You forgot a scarf! I love your scarves and can't live without them.

[bananajoe]

I'm so scared of losing my suitcase while traveling 😫 but then again...a justified shopping spree😂

[corilewis]

Beautiful suggestions! I'm trying to rebuild my wardrobe for various reasons and I get easily overwhelmed, so starting with basic functional pieces is a great reminder.

[ednawilliams]

Welcome back Audrey. It's so nice to see you in cropped pants and mini skirts again. You seem to have recovered your enthusiasm. 😉 The longer wide leg pants overwhelmed your petite frame. You look great in your favorite clothes. 😍

[siriusputsch]

Thank you for another very helpful video! You have such a pleasant and clear communication style, and I'm especially grateful for your consistent attention to balancing fashion and function; we should be able to look good AND feel comfortable, no matter where we go or what we do.

[Fawn]

I would also add a pair of white sneakers. I think it would be so helpful to tell us what the fabric is made out of!

[yifatjovani]

I totally think the key is to know what your true personal style is! Basics are always needed and it is a must, ! For me as well it is a must have unique piece with patterns& colours to make me truly express my personality!