How I learned to dress better

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*A FEW CLOTHING ITEMS & SHOPS* _but definitely check your local thrift shop! There is a LOT of beautiful, durable clothing on the secondhand market. This is the solution if you are on a budget and slow fashion brands (which tend to cost more) are not an option_

*CHAPTERS*
00:00 → intro
00:56 → is that because...
02:09 → IDYL
05:24 → Why I think my mom said this
09:46 → How did I start dressing better?
12:54 → IT'S THE SAME EITHER WAY
18:44 → curating a beautiful, comfortable, durable wardrobe
21:53 → final thoughts & Sadie cameo

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[CathDaddy]

Another thought too: the mentality of “wasting” an outfit on a day where only you see it…what an insult that is to yourself! Oh it’s only me, I couldn’t possible deserve to dress nicely for “no reason”. It’s like the opposite of what you said - actively giving off energy that you don’t care about yourself. Fascinating stuff! I’ve decided as you have that doing things for me is more than enough reason!!

[nickylapiel]

The main reason I love this channel is that it has ceased to be purely about beauty, but rather the philosophical way of applying beauty and art to life

[carriehodges]

Part of it for me is scarcity syndrome—I fear if I wear out my favorite piece of clothing, I won’t be able to replace it

[aalin]

The key for me was dresses. Realising that i don't enjoy coordinating tops and bottoms, so dresses and jumpsuits were actually *less* effort than casual clothes for me 😂 in the community I'm in they come accross as a little posh and elevated- but knowing I'm getting away with less daily effort makes me feel like I'm getting away with something in the most delicious way

[aliciaemerson]

I absolutely love this topic. You hit on something with talking about your clothes languishing in the closet. I had a beautiful gown in my closet that I had only been able to wear once because "I did not have an occasion to wear it". After considering this, I asked my husband if we could have a date night together. We cooked a favorite meal, and I dressed up in that gown (he dressed in a suit) and we had an upscale dinner date at home. I couldn't have felt more regal if I had been at the Four Seasons. This theory of not keeping something new for "someday" is a great idea, not just for clothes or jewelry, but for all the items you own. Why don't we wear our expensive perfume more often? It's like we're saving the best we have for a special day and life in made up of more Wednesdays than special days. Or maybe it's a way to make every Wednesday special?

[calathea]

I love this because my parents come from a culture where you don’t wear “outside” clothes when you’re at home, so as much as I love my more polished clothes it seems very alien to wear them around the house, even when working from home. But I’ve been investing more in nicer loungewear and in putting my loungewear together in ways that feel good, and it’s made me stand up a little straighter even on days when I’m just doing laundry. I also put on makeup almost every day, I just can’t resist seeing it in my bathroom and starting to play with it every morning. Plus I feel very chic walking the dog in my matching sweatsuit, sneakers and oversize wool overcoat.

[nerd-jock]

Love this. My goal is to be Labyrinth era David Bowie at every family gathering.

[amxranthine]

I put on a really cute polished outfit to meet my boyfriend and his coworkers for drinks. I got there and everyone was dressed really casually, I then felt very silly and that I looked like I had just come from work. This was a really helpful video for me that I can wear put together outfits and that these thoughts are just constructs that have been put on us

[Val-CH]

One of the constants of my life is people asking me why I'm so "dressed up", and/or who I'm doing it for. I was always confused by the question because it never dawned on me to think about other people. Which is actually staunchly out of character for me. It's probably the reason I love playing dress up so much. It's always been a pure expression of my identity, undaunted and untainted by the influence of others. I'm so brave and completely confident when it comes to dressing in a way I struggle to be in other areas of my life sometimes. If I could have like half the self assurance I have about dressing with everything else, I would be invincible.

[atuendoantiguo]

You are not really speaking about clothes, you are speaking about loving ourselves. <3

[vcr]

Not only do I love to watch Hannah’s videos, but I always want to read everyone’s comments bc they bring me comfort and inspo. Thank u Hannah and the community ❤😊

[claudiahansen]

Ah! A Sadie-moment of comfort is just what this childless cat lady needed! I have been struggling with wearing my "best options". They are often hung into the closet for special occasions that never arise. This is slowly changing, because I had to learn that moths and the breakdown of fibers just happens and not all clothes will wait for me. The bigger question for me is why I am holding off on my best life, though.

[sarahmongano]

Working from home and dragging through a Friday, you inspired me to go switch my old hoodie for the new cashmere one and put on jewelry. And I feel so much better about life.

[Chappysmom]

I started wearing skirts a couple years ago, full, knee-length, with some swish to help add that classic hourglass silhouette to my fairly rectangular figure. I didn't really change anything else. The tops stayed the same, but just adding a swishy skirt upped the entire vibe. I've since added some dresses and nicer tops and all, but basically it came down to skirts. There's something my DNA finds very satisfying about that brush of fabric with every step. And yes--natural fibers! Linen, wool, silk, cotton. I keep saying I'm a natural fiber snob, but really it's because they have so many advantages over man-made. (The fact that I knit definitely helps my sweater wardrobe!) Thanks for your content. Love your deep dives.

[zednone]

Honestly Hannah. You always make me think about how I'm living my life and what assumptions I wake up with each morning. You make me remember being a philosophy major and actually thinking about life, the universe, and everything!

[kellymckenzie]

I just wanted to give a quick THANK YOU shout out to y'all. I commented a few videos back about how I would love if you'd include which links had size inclusive clothes because it was disheartening when none of your gorgeous suggestions were available to me. And YOU DID IT! I honestly did not expect that! I know it adds labor to the already long job of the description boxes, but I can't tell you how much it has meant to me today. Not only has it made the shopping fun, but also it's just made me feel seen and valued at a time when that is in short supply. So thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[Oryx]

Love the personal style videos.

I relate so much to the switch to wide legged trousers. I am so over wearing skinny jeans.

[myhauntingromance]

I have been slowly making my wardrobe into a muted gothicpunk-ish wardrobe of my dreams (I call it romancepunk--a mix of 90s/00s vampire, darkest academia, and graphic shirts). I am finding so much joy in honoring the vibes I so badly wanted as a teen. Getting dressed in an outfit and donning my new signature makeup makes me feel so much better mentally--I also work from home and got in the habit of not getting dressed😅

[blackmber]

The “nexus of beauty, comfort and durability” might be what draws some people to historical fashion. When clothes were more expensive to make, it was essential to make them versatile and practical. After hearing people sing the praises of natural fibres, I’ve started wearing wool and noticing how it feels, and I love it. It regulates my temperature so well and resists wrinkling or sagging. We seem to think of wool, linen and silk as “delicate”, dry-clean-only fabrics, but I find them more washable and durable than the man-made fibres that imitate them. If the garments are designed well, they can be washed in water and look good as new (just check the tag). It’s too bad that modern clothing makes you choose between either practical or polished outfits, but not both. We can have both by selecting thoughtfully made items for our wardrobes.

[mspilottamrah]

Yes! The concept of "its the same either way" makes so much sense! I adore wearing flowy dresses because they are so comfortable. Of course, people associate dresses with "dressing up", but it's just comfortable. It's literally a singular article of clothing I can throw on and look and feel put together, but still be effortlessly dressed. Just wear the clothes. Sometimes, the most fantastic style comes from laziness and the desire for polished comfort.