5 wardrobe updates that will transform your style in 2024

As a Winter the worst color for me is "Peach" 🤣

Favorite item: pinafore dresses with pockets that can be worn over any combination of shirts/sweaters and trousers. As someone plus-size who tries to wear only natural fibers, it's taken years to build a wardrobe that not only fits but feels goth romantic.

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Hello Justine. I'm from Helsinki, Finland. I stopped buying new clothes because shops started to sell a lot of cheap synthetic materials here, with natural fibres often priced out of my range, and now I try and gather my clothes from thrift stores. I'm a fast knitter, so I could knit myself more cardigans I suppose, and I have sewn a few t-shirts from old 90s cotton which I dyed black in the washing machine (my self-sewn clothes are clothes I more often wear at home, for pyjamas.) I think thrifting has developed for me a hoarding problem, which I'm now trying to manage with some success. I tell you this because I think it might be interesting and relevant to you thinking about aspects of clothing and consumption. To the question at hand: surprisingly, my favourite item of clothing is a black polyester tulle skirt, which I wear when it isn't cold (dressing seasonally is a must here.) I'm a dancer, and I've danced for 20 years, out of that ballet for 10 years. Because genetically I am not chic and lithe, but rather more built to fill a door frame with my height and build, you'd never expect to see a tulle skirt in my size, but I found one in a thrift store a few summers ago, and I fell in love with it. It's about 2/3 the length of a romantic 1800s tutu. Wearing it never fails to delight me. I have sewn a four-tiered ballet tutu for dance class before, and managing the layers when pulling them all together is so stressful, I would never attempt to construct one for myself for day wear. I wear my tulle skirt sometimes with a body-hugging top, other times with another very loose-flowing jumper to get myself a kind of a funky triangle silhouette.

No peach fuzz for me, I'm not a fan of this colour. I like brighter colours. I'm a clear winter, so no surprise, I guess. I love a black denim jacket that I have had for about five years. The denim is a really soft, 100% cotton and fits me really well. Fabulous video, Justine. Thank you 🖤

Favorite item: boucle cardigan jacket with trim. I made it using haute couture techniques. It has worn well over the years and never looks dated. I’m also really proud I made it!

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Favorite item currently: A black cashmere turtleneck. Goes with everything and looks sophisticated without even trying. In summer, I love my collection of second hand linen blouses / button down shirts.

My favorite item by far is a wine-red half-circle midi skirt that I bought 12 years ago from a local designer. It's just perfect! The color and the length (mid-knee) are flattering, it has a zipper so no weird scrunches at the waist. It's synthetic, which isn't always ideal but in this case it works well - machine washable and doesn't need to be ironed. Not see-through. I can dress it up or down depending on the occasion. And of course, two in-seam pockets that are deep enough for a phone and keys! Like I say, I've had it for over a decade and it's still in good shape, I'm lucky it still fits! 😊

Hello Justine!!! I love your channel. You've managed to create a very safe space for all of us to come and learn about style without feeling judged and allowing us to know we deserve to look our best. Big shout out to you and thank you!❤ I'm a deep winter flamboyant natural (which I learned thanks to you!) And my favourite item in my wardrobe is my navy woolen cardigan. It's a staple that I can use with almost anything, and I love it because: - it's navy, so it looks great on me - it's made out of a fine knit wool, and I've found that wool is incredibly versatile and easy to care for (basically, all I have to do is air it a little bit and it never gets dirty), and since it's good quality it's going to last forever - it's rather unconstructed, with kimono type sleeves and I can wrap it around myself, and a little bit long. Great shape for a flamboyant natural! - I sewed it myself! I chose the fabric and the style I wanted, I made sure it fit me just the way I wanted it to and I made sure the finishings were just right. I love the way it looks and since I made it, I also feel positively attached to it. Have a great week! Greetings from the Basque Country 😘

Thank you for the information. It’s got me thinking. I’m a person with a small budget, who wants to use only natural fibers. Starting with a few core pieces of good quality, will take me awhile, but it’s my goal. I also have to be careful of “care” instructions. I am retired, and know myself well enough to know that handwashing means I’ll be in my Scarlet O’Hara mode; “I’ll think about it tomorrow.”! My statement pieces are my rings. I’ve been interested in gemstones and design from childhood. I have long, slim fingers, with long natural nails that I nail polish. During the 40 years of my working, I’ve accumulated many rings. Twice I bought a loose gemstone and had them set; a pale beautifully cut yellow citrine set in a high Tiffany white gold setting, and a large alexandrine set in a yellow gold slightly raised, very plain setting. Those were the days! I like to color coordinate with my clothing. Even now, when I rarely go out, I put my rings on in order to feel dressed! I’m very fortunate that even a ring from my 16th birthday, still fits

Peach fuzz color washes me out but darker hue in salmon is good. Favorite piece is Hermes scarf because of the colors and workmanship. Adds class to any outfit.

Hi Justine, my favourite piece in my wardrobe - is the jacket I'm about to sew. It took me a long long time to find the right fabric - and now I'm making a pattern for a Chanel inspired jacket to wear all spring, summer and autumn as an outer piece and in the winter under my coat instead of a cardigan. As I live in Denmark it's one of the colder countries in Europe - it'll be one garment I can use all year around. At the same time it's a small change to my classic wardrobe, as I found the most beautiful Chanel inspired fabric produced in Italy, just around the corner of where I live. 😊

Good ideas Justine! My fave items are the garments I make and sew myself! I use vintage patterns, as I prefer a vintage look outside of my everyday comfy wardrobe. I am self-taught with no formal training, but have always enjoyed sewing. Sadly, it is becoming a fading art and skill, as fewer people have these skills in modern times. I'd love to see you do a video about this (if you haven't already).

My favorite item right now is a cashmere wrap. It makes me feel hugged by its plush softness and warmth.

favourite item worn every day. My home made Welsh wool apron that comes down well beneath my knees and though usually worn with long warm skirts when gardening I even wear it with trousers, It is water repellant , thorn resistant and warm. Perfect for walks and gardening and if I added a white linin one on top tidy enough to wear to market. It's traditional and distinctive and if I get caught without a hood can be a cape thrown over my hair in a storm. Has big pockets too.

My favorite item to wear is really a whole category of accessory— my mostly vintage scarves. Favorites are Vera Neumann and Echo brands. My clothes are all solid colors so the scarves add the spice. Learning new ways to tie them is a hobby. I find that several scarves from the collection of about 40 will enhance the vibrancy of any top I wear, no matter how new the tops are. Just this morning I wore a fairly-neglected scarf and it changed the whole look of the simple outfit. Friends give me scarves they inherit, some are from charity shops and some from Etsy sellers. I use Konmari’s method to store them and they take up very little space. P.s. I felt this was one of your most helpful videos to date.

black chelsea boots!! they go w everything!!

My favorite winter piece is an orange, gray trimmed Kasper wool jacket that I purchased a few years ago at my favorite thrift store. I wasn't certain about the color, but loved the classic lines an hidden zipper closure. My daughter's immediate reaction and a complete stranger both gasped and said "You have to buy that! It looks fantastic on you!" Even now, whenever I wear it, people will stop and compliment me. Plus, being slightly loose fitted, it's so comfortable. And surprisingly, goes with nearly nearly everything in my closet.

Just what I needed - I tried to Konmari my clothes, and realised I have barely anything that sparks joy. To the point that I would not have a functional wardrobe if I actually tossed out my 'No' pile. 😓 Time for an update! My favourite item at the moment, I think, is an off white crochet/knitted sweater. It have a V-neck, and is fairly short (though not cropped). It was not that expensive, but it falls really nicely, and make my legs look extra long in comparison. I also like to mix different textures in an outfit (actually, I think I got that from one of your old videos?), and it helps a lot with that. Because it is so 'open', it have been working great for winter with a basic black top underneath, but because of the shape, it might even work in spring or summer as well, paired with a skirt, or maybe some shorts.