K is for Knickers
Today I’m talking knickers, well, not just knickers, but all foundation garments. Like building a house, if the foundations aren’t solid, the house won’t…
Read MoreFit and Alterations
How a Simple Alteration Can Make a Big Difference
Women are notoriously bad for not altering their garments. We have an expectation that we can walk into a shop, try on a piece…
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10 Costly Shopping Mistakes to Avoid
1. Being influenced by the sales assistant who is paid to get you to buy clothes (whether they suit you or not). Retail…
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Benefits of Lined Trousers and Care
Hello Imogen. I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I had the opportunity to buy a pair of lined trousers at…
Read MoreThe Fast and Easy Way to Shorten Knit Tops
If you have a knit top that is too long, rather than take the hem up, why not ruche the sides rather than…
Read MoreWhy Sleeve Length Matters
Here is a short video I’ve made about the length of sleeves on jackets. It’s one of the most common fit issues I see…
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Where Should a Tunic Top Finish?
Imogen I would like your opinion on the hem length of tunic type tops. I’m a knitting designer and teacher and this topic comes…
Read MoreWhy You Should Stop Buying Clothes that Don’t Fit Right Now
Have you ever knowingly bought a piece of clothing that doesn’t fit right now? You try it on in the store and think…
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How to Fit a Bra – Berlei vs Freya
Yesterday I got all excited when I discovered that Berlei do a range of bras that go up to an H cup. So I…
Read MoreFit Issues – Bunching at the Back
One of my readers commented on a post about common issues with fit: I’ve had problems with certain tops bunching in the back, too….
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Where to End Your Skirts
I was wondering if you might address correct hem lengths in one of your future blogs. I am on the short side (5′…
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Which is Your Best White
All whites are not the same, and different whites suit different colouring. white by imogenl featuring short tops We can go from a very…
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Common Issues with Fit
There are lots of problems with the fit of commercially made garments, these are things that if you’re making the garment you can alter…
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Why Armholes Matter
Effect of Armholes by imogenl featuring a grey long sleeve t shirt How the sleeve is cut and fits into a top or…
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Why Do My Pants Pull Across My Crotch
. One of the comments left on a post the other day was this: jinnan-tonnyx said… Can you explain more about why trousers pull…
Read MoreWeekend Reading – Researching, Revamping, Revealing
..Researching: I’ve read a couple of times about Evernote.com and what a great way it is to keep information close to your fingertips, so…
Read MoreMoney Doesn’t Buy You Style and Class
I want you to take a look today at Karen Of a Certain Age’s blog post today about Russia’s first lady, Svetlana Medvedev. Given…
Read MoreGive Away – Just for the Frill of It by Sonya Nimri
For all you who want some ideas on refashioning clothes and like a more feminine style, this is a great little book that will…
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Why You Should Take Up Your Tops
I was shopping yesterday in Century City, LA with lovely blogger La Belette Rouge and she tried on a version of this top at…
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Recessionista Fashionista Tips
When economic times are tough, what can we do to save on our wardrobe? 1. Alter – you can make a garment fit properly…
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