How to Elevate Your Look with the Right Value Contrast in Patterns

When it comes to choosing patterns for your clothes, it’s not just about the style or design of the fabric. Another important factor to consider is the value contrast. This refers to the difference in lightness or darkness between the different colors or and neutrals within a pattern. Choosing patterns with the right value contrast…

All About Choosing Fabrics For a More Sustainable Wardrobe

All About Choosing Fabrics For a More Sustainable Wardrobe

Do you want a more sustainable wardrobe?  There are many aspects to sustainability in fashion and one that many haven’t considered is the fabrics that are used in making the garments you wear.  The wrong choices can mean your clothes wear our more quickly which means more waste and environmental damage. Choosing the right fabric…

What to Wear in Summer When You Have Dark Value Colouring

Reader Question: You have posts and information on light values wanting to wear dark colours to appear more authority from authoritative and professional. What are your suggestions for dark value girls who want to lighten up to look more in tune with summer and appear more feminine and approachable? Summer can be a tricky time…

Inside Out Style Best Colour and Figure Flattery Posts of 2022

Inside Out Style Best Colour and Figure Flattery Posts of 2022

Want a quick snapshot of the best posts of 2022 here on Inside Out Style?  Then you’ve come to the right place!   In this post I’m sharing some of my best colour and body shape figure flattery advice from the past year.   Come Alive with Colour How to Layer in Winter (or Any Season) Using…

8 Tips for Finding Your Signature Style

Reader Question: My biggest style challenge is finding my signature style. Despite my creative, rebellious nature, I tend to gravitate towards very basic clothing (although I’m partial to graphic tees, Converse sneakers, and my motorcycle jacket). I am trying to move up in the corporation I work at. I’ve been investing in some work clothing…

What colours to wear with leopard print

What Colours To Wear With Leopard Print For Everyday?

What is Leopard Print? Leopards are large jungle cats known for their distinctive spotted coats. Most leopards have warm, golden tan coats with black spots. These spots are actually black rosettes with light brown spots in the middle. This combination of basic neutral colors, black and brown in densely packed rosettes tricks the eye into…

Monochromatic prints in blue and their value contrast

Identifying Monochromatic Patterns and Prints

Reader Question – I’m a low colour contrast, high-value contrast creative type who adores print. How do I choose a print with these concepts in mind?  I’m keen on blue and white prints. Identifying Monochromatic Prints A common misconception is that monochromatic patterns and prints are black and white (and sometimes greys). But it actually…