Every season, someone tells us what’s “in” and what’s “out,” because fashion is a $1.05 trillion dollar industrial complex that wants you to be unhappy with your current wardrobe and buy, buy, buy. But you’re smarter than that. You don’t need an influencer or a magazine to tell you what looks good. Dressing intelligently in…
Transitioning from Corporate to Smart-Casual Style in Retirement When you’ve spent years dressing for meetings, presentations and professional credibility, retiring or pivoting into a new season of life can leave you staring at your wardrobe wondering: “What do I do with all these tailored jackets and structured dresses now?” You’re not alone. Many women I…
When money is tight, style can feel like an unnecessary luxury. But here’s an important truth: style, when money is tight, isn’t shallow. It’s strategic. Even in financially stressful times, how you dress can significantly impact your confidence, self-image, and even your opportunities. Style, when money is tight, isn’t about chasing trends; it’s about using…
In This Video 0:06 I struggle knowing how to mix colours and patterns – what tips do you have? Mix Colours and Prints Which Patterns Easily Mix With Anything? Struggling with Mixed-Colour Patterns? Here’s How to Choose Right Ones for Your Colour Palette Colour Coordination: A Guide to Harmonious Outfits 6:48 How do I…
Leading up to the new year, I spend some time thinking about my “word of the year” or “focus word” that I will use as a guide to help me make decisions for the forthcoming year. It’s much better than New Year resolutions which are mostly broken within the month of January. Instead by having…
Fashion has always been about more than just looking good—it’s a form of self-expression, a way to feel confident, and for many, it’s a source of joy. But what if there was a healing power of fashion that could enhance our physical and emotional well-being? As the worlds of wellness and style intersect, designers are…
In This Video 0.08: How do I get the right outfit that matches my color? How to Match Your Outfit with Your Colour Swatch Colour Coordination: A Guide to Harmonious Outfits 5 Colour Concept Essentials You Need to Understand To Create Harmonious Outfits How to Use a Colour Swatch When Shopping and Match Colours…
When we think of self-care, many of us imagine bubble baths, meditation, or perhaps a quiet walk in nature. But what about fashion? A therapeutic wardrobe? The way we dress has a powerful impact on how we feel. Our clothes can uplift us, offer comfort, and even empower us to face the world with more…
Don’t Be Limited by Your Age Who says age-appropriate style has to mean boring? I’ve heard it countless times: women feeling boxed in by the idea that once you hit a certain age, your wardrobe should suddenly become classic, restrained, or worse, “invisible.” But here’s the thing: age is not a style boundary—it’s a reason…
In This Video 0.10 My biggest challenge would be: finding clothes in my color palette (I have summer-complexion with white hair). I’m in Chicago area and probably been to every store in region, as well as shopped online. Yet after 1-1/2 years of shopping I still have no tops, skirts or pants in my…
We’ve all heard about hot flushes as a common symptom of peri-menopause and menopause. But there is so much more to this change of life. According to my blood tests I’m post-menopausal now but my peri-menopause started around 10 year ago along with the night-sweats, and then came other symptoms… Losing estrogen means: It’s harder…
Living life on the road with just two suitcases can be a thrilling adventure, but when it comes to maintaining a comfortable yet stylish wardrobe during season changes, the challenge is undeniable. Whether you’re a nomad at heart or simply navigating a limited wardrobe, the key lies in strategic choices and versatile pieces that stand…
I’ve spent weeks toying around with ideas for my Word of the Year for 2024, trying on different words for size to see if there was something that really resonated. And then it came to me (whilst looking at the Thesaurus at another option that didn’t feel quite right), that my word should be… Harmony…
As the festive season envelops us in its glory and insanity, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. Your support, curiosity, and dedication to personal style and self-expression have been the shining star that fuels the passion behind Inside Out Style. A Season of…
This week I discovered a great new documentary series on ABC TV (Australia) called The Way We Wore. It’s hosted by Celeste Barber, better known for her comedic takes on celebrity instagram posts, who discusses with many iconic Australian designers and fashion insiders all about the clothes we have chosen to wear over the past…
Menopause which is the cessation of menstruation (and Perimenopause, which is the period before that often lasts for around 10 years) are something I knew very little about until I started going through them, and even then there were a bunch of strange symptoms that have happened to me over the past 15 years that…
In This Video 0.08: My biggest wardrobe challenge would be, living on the road with two suitcases and being comfortable during season change. Seasonal Wardrobe How to Edit Your Wardrobe for the New Season in 5 Easy Steps How to Layer with Style How To Layer a Third Piece Over Your Longer Tops 5.03…
In This Video 0.08 My biggest challenge is trying to pick clothes or trying to go through the ones in my closet trying to understand what clothing I like myself rather than feeling like I should dress in a certain way for someone else, or approval from other people. I feel like the way…
In This Video 0.07 My biggest challenge with my style is my job, I’m a kindergarten teacher so I tend to have an uninteresting casual work wardrobe (jeans, cropped pants, merino trackies (winter) and dresses (summer) because I don’t want to spend too much money on items that could easily be ruined by in…
“Let me tell you quite frankly…” This was the subject line of an email I recently received from a woman who needed, in her words, “no help with her style“, yet she’d downloaded my free How to Build a Fabulous Wardrobe guide and then decided that I needed to be told everything that was wrong…
Reader Question – The last time I was fitted for a bra I ended up as a 34G. I understand that the band needs to be firm to support the dress the breasts, however, the firm band of my bra digs into my padded back causing unsightly bumps under t-shirts and other close-fitting tops. Are…
