This is how you buy clothes you'll actually wear

This is how you buy clothes you'll actually wear

So what is intentional shopping really? From my perspective, it's a series of questions that any item needs to pass to make sure you're buying things you'll actually wear

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[NajaSierra]

What was your latest crow brain (impulse) purchase? ✨🦅

[victoriawilson]

The best piece of advice I ever received was: 'Always go shopping wearing one of you're most favourite outfits. Then, when you're in a store's fitting room trying on new pieces, if you don't love the outfit you're trying on more than you love the outfit you're already wearing, don't buy it!' Since I started following that advice I've made more considered - and fewer impulse - purchases.

[CalamityJehane]

Ive learned over the last 10 years after going to stylists and colour experts and editing my wardrobe endlessly and trying to make that magical capsule wardrobe of correct colours that, in essence we like to shop because we feel we aren't beautiful, we don't look like we want to look or we aren't stylish enough or we aren't happy, etc., etc., etc., and we believe if we can just get our clothes right or our house right or our jewellery or style or makeup etc., right, we will feel right, but it just costs us money. Seeing if we have something similar sounds practical but it won't satisfy the feeling that lurks inside which sends us on the shopping merry-go-round and you know what? Designers and stylists know that. They make their money from our insecurities.

[PuppyProductions]

"Do I have something at home I'd rather wear?" This is an amazingly revealing question! I think you've just saved me from some future impulse purchases lol! Thank you!

[natwithacat]

"Do I have a history of..." is new to me and right on point!!

[IGB-]

You dress so well! Perfectly stylish yet casual enough for everyday, comfy yet chic and put together! Great advice. Thanks!

[kimberlyberlin]

The most eye opening to me is "Do I have something at home that I would rather wear". If the answer is yes then I will most likely never wear the new item. Excellent video.

[sharonkeller]

One of the best tips I ever got was start with the shoes. If you are trying something on be sure you know what kind of shoes you can wear with it. Or if it is reasonable to think you can find them and purchase them.

[JP-nldp]

The colour of the blazer you’re wearing is very flattering on you!

[angelaa.]

Really great suggestions. I appreciate you emphasizing not to abuse the buy-and-return loop. And the tip to consider if there’s something you already own that you’d rather reach for instead is a great one; I often pass on pieces because I don’t want to “cannibalize” wears from things I already own and love.

[Divya_B]

That pink blazer with your blonde hair looks outstanding

[nikkithomas]

Love using what I have and using it in a new way. Being intentional while purchasing new things.

[cassieannturner]

Genuinely good advice and I was happy to see that some of the things you recommend are tips that have been helping me for years. Like asking if you already have something that could serve the same purpose.

[reppi]

I wish I'd had this advice YEARS ago! Thank you! I have a stuffed closet with nothing to wear! I'll be watching your Decluttering video next! Freedom and fashion at last!

[emmy]

That fuschia pink blazer looks great on you btw!

[bryonytownend]

I love oversized long blazers but they just make me look short. I can't pull them off at all and always reach for a fitted one instead as it just flatters so much work with that you've got :)

[daydreamdreamer]

Loved the tips, especially the ‘do I have some thing I prefer to wear in my wardrobe’. A question I’m learning to ask myself more often whilst shopping. Btw the pink blazer looks so lovely - I think the colour saturation makes it look more ‘expensive’ than the other H&M ones!

[kimberlyberlin]

I cleaned out my closet today and found that I own 4 black blazers yet I always find myself looking at them when I'm out thrifting (which is my favorite way to acquire them). I also went through all of my jeans and trousers and realized that I have more than enough of those as well. When out shopping I always ask myself if it's a WOW. If not then I don't buy it. Also important is to make sure it's in a color that suits me and my wardrobe. Your list is so good that I just typed your questions into my phone so I can refer back to them as a reminder. Thank you!!!

[PK-nfjg]

A vintage 90s fluffy supersoft Angora short sleeve sweater... In purple. I never wear purple. Or short sleeve sweaters. Fantasy me does?
It is super soft though, like patting a bunny. So I still haven't given it away 😆

[beverlysimple]

This video is very helpful because I'm in the middle of shopping my very first work capsule. I have to discipline myself from duplicates!