the LIES you're being sold about personal style (wardrobe declutter + chat with me)

As a former fashion influencer, I'm exposing how fashion influencers mislead you when it comes to developing authentic style and a realistic wardrobe. By keeping these things in mind when viewing fashion content online, you can avoid making regretful purchases and remain true to your own unique style.

00:00 // don’t buy into it
02:37 // lie no. 1 - on endless options
05:50 // lie no. 2 - on always wanting more
07:31 // lie no. 3 - on buying everything new
10:06 // lie no. 4 - on trends
13:56 // how to deal with the "maybe" pile ↓

👗 HOW TO MAKE DECLUTTERING YOUR WARDROBE EASIER

🤗 WHY I PREFER TO HAVE A SMALL WARDROBE

🪞 HOW I NAVIGATE COMPARISON

🖐🏼 DON’T MAKE THIS MISTAKE AFTER DECLUTTERING YOUR WARDROBE

✨ THINGS I'M NOT BUYING THIS YEAR

📦 DECLUTTERING MINI SERIES

📲 WHY I QUIT SOCIAL MEDIA

🙅🏽‍♀️ 2 MONTHS WITHOUT SOCIAL MEDIA

💌 CONNECT WITH ME!

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[HaleyVillena]

Have you ever purchased something simply because you liked how it looked on an influencer - only to find out that you didn't really like it on yourself AFTER buying it? 🥴I certainly have!

[tamiewert]

I have purchased items based on what I saw from influencers, but they either didn't look good on my body or I realized that the items weren't relevant to the life I have. I think many of us buy for our "fantasy selves"!!

[angelamelum]

I actually unfollowed all fashion influencers at the beginning of the year. I realized how it was negatively impacting me. I’m definitely finding my style now that I don’t follow them.

[TimeTravelReads]

One thing that I don't see represented in fashion content is just good normal, practical clothes. I want jeans that are high rise, have big pockets, and are loose and stretchy enough to be comfy. I want some jeans that can spread manure in without worrying about staining my jeans. I want tshirts that won't ride up when I exercise or garden. I want jacket pockets with zippers. I don't want to wear all black or beige. I want bras with wide, padded straps that don't ride down. Do influencers ever talk about that kind of stuff?

[Indiana_Smith]

Oh man, no way am I ashamed to tell anyone who will listen to me that 95% of my closet comes from Goodwill! I work at a community college with students trying to make ends meet -- I'm the resource coordinator -- and have managed to get thousands of dollars' worth of Goodwill vouchers for needy students. I'm proud to tell them that these jeans, this blouse, this pair of shoes, and this men's blazer -- all came from our local Goodwill, or the online version. Students are so grateful to get $100 in Goodwill vouchers from me.

[alicepautesta]

I have started minimalism in 2018. I got used to declutterring my wardrobe often. Today, I struggle a little… I only have black and white tops, i would like to add some statement pieces as well but it really is a struggle to find pieces that I really like and feel go wearing

[SummeRain]

When I was younger I dreamed of a large walk-in closet. Now after discovering capsule wardrobe, I can’t imagine having that many clothes ever in my life. The options may be great but it also causes decision fatigue and takes longer to get ready. I would still love to own a bigger home someday but I’m turning my walk-in closet to a library/reading corner.

[pamwalmsley]

I started thrifting clothes six years ago and have never looked back. Except for under garments, I thrift everything!

[lynnfox]

Some good points, but be aware that decluttering and minimalism is just as much a lie. Better to pack away things you aren't currently wearing and bring out when you feel the inevitable need for variety. So much of the push for decluttering comes from the clothes industry who know that clothes wear out quicker when we have less, and we get bored, and have space, so will buy to fill the gap. It's more environmentally friendly to wear the things we have much longer. I finally had to get rid of a cardigan I bought 35 years ago because it was too small, but it has been worn for 35 years. I'm hoping to sucessfully alter a skirt I bought 45 years ago to wear this summer.

[kbsyoutube]

I’ve shopped second hand for over 20 years. I love finding vintage, classic, high quality items.

[Clovergirl]

Thank you SO much for this video. I could have a closet full of clothes but I still only seem to go to a few things on repeat because I feel so good and comfortable in them! I also stopped buying beautiful things that I KNOW I won’t have anywhere to wear them…..but I just loved them. I am much more realistic now with myself as to my actual lifestyle. I also thrift so much more now.

[tessje]

I feel like woman are getting tired of society and social media pushing overconsumption on us.

I got rid of 50% off my stuff when I moved into a new house this year.

I got rid of pants and jeans that I diddnt fit for already over a year. Got rid of lots of tops and dresses that I kept for 'if I might need it one day'.

And I decluttered 15 fragrances.

It feels soooo much better. I am 32, I was ready for this.

[Yani-AP]

I dont get excited when i see celebrities closets, i get overwhelmed 😅 it stresses me out just looking at it. I used to have too many, til the day i just wanted to go back to the roots, a smaler closet, what i used to have back in 2011 and i was happy with it. Now im so happy, again, with what i have, its a bit more than back in 2011, but not nearly as much as the time i had 2x over 2m and a smaller wardrobe-and i didnt used what i had. Now i love evry piece, and i buy for some "hole" i have.❤

[izzybitsyspider]

I'm done shopping for clothes! I shop for my ideal self!!! I need to understand my true self!! I'm starting at least a 5 month no buy. I need to be freed from the shackles of consumerism. It is a prison.

[heidimeigs]

I’ve never been susceptible to influence from others, but I used to buy clothes (and other things) that I thought I needed for a life I wasn’t even living. I had “funeral clothes”, little black cocktail dresses, heels, athletic gear, etc. I was in my 40s before I realized how stupid all that was. Now, everything I own gets used/worn.

[katec]

Well done on recognising how your lifestyle no longer matched your values and taking action to make positive changes. I've been decluttering recently and it really helps me to feel clearer headed about my life. I find some fashion vloggers helpful when they put outfits together but some of them are quite bossy and prescriptive, I prefer the more creative stylists who put second hand outfits together and 'shop their closets.'

[CryptoProphet]

I have a rule that whenever I shop and buy new things, I also have to clear out at least SOME items from my closet.

[kimberlyperrotis]

Fast-fashion has contributed greatly to the shopaholic-ism and unrealistic expectations of many of us, it’s not just social media and micro-trends. I enjoy watching fashion content here on YT, but actually rarely buy from influencer links. My style is different from most content, less casual - I hate denim and athletic wear, and I can’t wear any synthetics, which most items contain. I just enjoy styling myself and love good clothes and accessories.

[luluandmeow]

Minimalism can just be the other side of the same coin, leading to shopping hauls later, why go from one extreme to the other? I don't buy this minimalist trend either, the excessive decluttering followed by shopping sprees, just stay in the middle, be balanced and moderate in all things

[natashamooney]

One of the biggest revelations about myself and my style I have made over the past year or so has been the idea of my "fantasy self". I see all these trends I like. I have purchased items, only to have most of those items sit around unworn. A lot of the trends I was buying had little to no relevance to my current lifestyle. If I thought an item was pretty, in my cart it went.
At my core, I am a tee shirt/tank top/cardigan and jeans/leggings kinda gal. I love colour but tend to buy only a few colours to actually wear. I like having a few cute/dressy tops for the days I want a bit extra. And I am discovering this is where I am most comfortable and happy with myself and my style. I am thankful for videos like this one for opening my eyes to and helping me come back to the core of me. <3