What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the V shape body (otherwise known as the inverted triangle or cone shape)? The V shape has broader shoulders than the waist or hips. If you want all the details grab your Body Shape Bible here. You most likely have an undefined waist (your rib…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the O body shape (often described as the Apple shape or Oval Shape)? The O shape can have similar width shoulders and hips or their shoulders may be narrower than their hips, but they have a rounded waistline curving outwards both at the front and sides. …
Reader Question: How do I create my own figure flattery guidelines when I have to take into consideration my body shape, my body proportions and my body variations? This is what I call the body equation and here are tips on how you can put together your own set of personalised guidelines, as you are…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the 8 body shape (it’s one of the two hourglass body shapes)? The 8 shape can have similar width shoulders and hips or their shoulders may be narrower than their hips, but they have a defined waist. If you want all the details grab your Body…
Reader Question – I’m an o-shape and I find that jeans just never stay up or if I belt them really tight, they hurt. I find it impossible – any tips? All of us have different shapes, sizes and styles so finding the perfect pair of jeans can be a massive task with an overwhelming number…
Balance is the concept of visual equilibrium. When we talk about dressing for your body shape and body proportions, what we are trying to do create visual balance. There are 4 main principles of co-ordination that influences how you achieve balance with your outfits. These are: Levels of Refinement Principle of Volume Related Shapes Related Lines When…
Which are the best shaped shorts for your body shape and proportions (cos they both matter)? Body shape gives you the best shape or silhouette. Body proportions tells you how long the shorts should be to flatter your gams. The guidelines for flattering shorts shapes is really the same as for flattering skirt shapes.…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the A body shape? The A shape has narrower shoulders than hips with a defined waist and is often described as a pear shape body. If you want all the details grab your Body Shape Bible here. The widest part of the hip is at the…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the H body shape or Rectangle shape? The other rectangle shape with an undefined waist is the I shape – if you are very slim with what you may think of as a more boyish figure – this is your shape. The H shape has similar…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the X body shape (it’s one of the two hourglass body shapes)? The X shape has similar width shoulders and hips, with a defined waist. If you want all the details grab your Body Shape Bible here. The widest part of the hip is at the…
In a recent Facebook Live, a reader asked if I could advise the best styles to wear to highlight athletic curves as many clothes don’t fit properly to accommodate a small waist with strong glutes and finding tops to fit over shoulders and back muscles as they tend to have no shape around the waist…
In This Video 0.08 What is your view on wearing blouses or tops that are longer than the sweater or jacket over the top? Doesn’t it draw attention to the hips? 2.05 – With a high value contrast with dark hair, how can I wear a light coloured turtleneck top and create the right ideal…
In This Video 0.08 A shape and find it hard to balance my hips and hide my tummy – any tips? 4.34 Finding clothes for the over 70s for a retired casual lifestyle when you’re a large regular size or small plus size 9.47 I can’t seem to nail down fashion guidelines for my shape…
In This Video 0.09 How do you get your own taste in clothing to offer helpful advice to others? How can you distinguish personal preference from style faux pas? 7.53 – Do muted colours on sheen fabrics read as lighter or darker? Will they advance or recede? 9.02 – Can you define mental and emotional…
Active wear design is something that you may not have thought a lot about whether or not it’s something that is going to create harmony with your body or not. So what should you consider when choosing your active wear tops? There are some fairly common colour blocking options that you’ll find on a lot…
In this Video 0.08 How do I clean out my closet? I’ve had a lifestyle change which means what I used to wear is not now what I need. 8.15 A shape with a large bust – how can I style a Chanel style jacket 9.32 How do I find clothes that I love in…
Want to look taller and or slimmer? The column of colour is just one of the many illusion tricks I can teach you, so that you can become your own clothing magician. The column of colour is a great trick to elongate your body When we think about using lines to create the illusion of…
In This Video 0.011 How to create a wardrobe between classic and casual that doesn’t feel too formal as I live in a relaxed location 4.04 How do you wear a hat for warmth or shade when hats just don’t suit you? 7.34 I don’t always want to wear dark colours – how to wear…
One of the easiest ways of creating a longer slimmer appearance is to wear a column of colour (and I’ve written extensively on this topic in multiple posts which you can look through here). Now what I’m finding is that there are a lot of questions about how to create a column of colour that…
This week in the style video bundle you get more than 65 minutes of colour and style tips based on the questions I get asked by you, my readers! Totally bingeworthy! If you want to watch the videos live – head over to my Facebook page and join me there to get notified when I’m…
In This Video 0.10am Can you explain how you determine clear vs muted colouring? 7.23 Can a colour or neutral be neither warm nor cool? 9.30 I have 20 signature colours – how do I determine the best ones? Personal Colour Analysis Understanding Colour Systems and Personal Colour Analysis https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2010/12/personal-colour-analysis-finding-the-harmony.html Personal Colour Analysis Training Universal…