Closet Confessions: How I Cull My Wardrobe, Part 2 | Fashion Haul | Trinny

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Triny revisits old dresses stored for years, debating whether to keep or discard due to wear and tear, reflecting on sentimental value and trends, contemplating modernizing and repurposing some pieces while considering her daughter's preferences and potential sales. The speaker evaluates various items, brands, and styles, discussing redesigns, alterations, and potential sales to refresh and update older pieces for a modern look.

Insights

  • Triny struggles with the decision of keeping or discarding her collection of dresses, reflecting on sentimental value and wearability, highlighting the challenge of aligning personal attachment with practical considerations.
  • Triny contemplates repurposing and altering various clothing items to match her evolving style and body shape, considering modernizing vintage pieces through modifications like removing collars, adding bold colors, and potentially selling items in a designer sale to refresh her wardrobe.

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  • How many dresses are in the storage unit?

    Five boxes with around 100 dresses.

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Summary

00:00

"Sorting Through Memories: Triny's Dress Dilemma"

  • Triny and her friend are revisiting a storage unit to sort through numerous boxes of dresses, estimated to be around 100 dresses in five boxes spanning from 30 years ago to 10 years ago.
  • Triny kept these dresses for years, hoping her daughter Lyla would appreciate them, but Lyla's taste has evolved, and she hasn't shown interest in them.
  • Triny struggles to remember the contents of the boxes, highlighting her poor memory for items not frequently on her mind.
  • Despite her attachment to certain designer items like a Celine coat, Triny faces the challenge of deciding whether to keep or discard them due to wear and tear.
  • Triny discusses the sentimental value attached to some pieces, like a Stella McCartney coat, and contemplates ways to restore or repurpose them.
  • Triny evaluates various coats, including a Prada piece she deems treasurable, considering alterations like removing the collar to refresh the look.
  • Triny debates the styling of certain coats, seeking advice on how to modernize them, such as adding bold colors or makeup to enhance their appeal.
  • Triny reflects on the changing fashion trends and her evolving style preferences, leading her to question the relevance of some vintage pieces in her current wardrobe.
  • Triny contemplates the potential of repurposing certain items, like turning a cape into a skirt, to make them more wearable and aligned with her current style.
  • Triny considers the suitability of specific items for her daughter Lyla, acknowledging their differing tastes and body shapes, while also contemplating selling some pieces in a designer sale.

12:39

Speaker evaluates clothing items for sale or keeping.

  • The speaker discusses various clothing items, including a kimono that was too long and made of men's fabric, inspiring a potential redesign with shoulder pads.
  • A sequin cape in white, purchased at a discount, is considered for sale due to feeling like a curtain when worn.
  • A pregnancy wardrobe is mentioned, inspired by pregnant women styling their bumps above the waist.
  • A pair of trousers from India by Pero is described as fitting a woman of maximum 5'3" height.
  • A red Serena Bé dress is considered for sale, with the speaker not wearing red often.
  • A long dress with a pattern is deemed unflattering and set for sale, while a yellow dress is kept for sentimental reasons.
  • A Zara jacket is discussed, with the speaker unsure of its pairing and considering selling it.
  • A green sequin suit is admired for its color but may be altered due to sizing issues.
  • A pink Balenciaga coat is kept, while a pink coat collection is mentioned, with some items being considered for sale.
  • Various items, including a Joseph shirt, a velvet Serena Bé shirt, and a COS dress, are evaluated for potential sale or keeping based on fit and wearability.

24:51

Revamping Wardrobe: Sorting, Styling, and Selling

  • The speaker is going through various clothing items, deciding what to keep and what to discard, considering factors like style, fit, and color.
  • They mention specific brands like Pon Schuler, Joseph, and Balenciaga, as well as describing details of the dresses such as sleeves, belts, and colors.
  • Plans are made to organize the clothing items, possibly for a sale or a fashion film, aiming to refresh and update older pieces for a modern look.
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