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…
I want to delve into a topic that many of us grapple with—body image, weight, and shopping. It’s something that frequently comes up in my conversations with clients, and it’s a struggle I understand deeply myself. Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’ll shop for new clothes when I lose those 5 or 10 kilos/pounds”?…
Unleashing Your Inner Style Maven As women age, our relationship with style can evolve. While some embrace their newfound confidence and sartorial freedom, others may find themselves feeling lost or unsure of how to express themselves through their wardrobe. Do you feel that you’re stuck in a style rut and are not sure how to…
Time constraints can make it challenging to curate and coordinate outfits that work well together. If you’re looking for strategies to streamline your outfit coordination despite a busy schedule and recent wardrobe changes, here are some actionable tips to help you efficiently put together outfits that work for your current lifestyle and body shape 1.…
Navigating weight gain due to hormonal and adrenal disruptions during menopause is a common and challenging experience. When you hit that “certain age” many of us are familiar with the changes that menopause brings, and it can feel disheartening when our bodies no longer fit the clothes we once loved. Hormonal shifts often lead to…
In This Video 0.08 How to pick the warm/cool palette when patterns have a mix of both warm and cool colours (eg. Blue and orange, blue and yellow). How to Mix and Match Colours How to Choose Colours That Are Super Easy to Mix and Match My Style: Mixing Patterns 11 Genius Ways to…
Post-mastectomy dressing can be tricky as women’s clothing is made to fit a curvier body shape. One of my fabulous 7 Steps to Style readers, Kelly, who has had a double mastectomy offered to share her tips on what she’s found has helped her style and the garments she’s found most flattering when you have…
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 11 Ways to Style Cardigans so they’re Funky not Frumpy How to Layer Tops 5.03 I’m…
In This Video 0.08 My biggest challenge is my weight. I keep thinking/hoping/praying I’ll lose it. Meanwhile, I put off buying new clothes that work on the body I have now. I’ve never been a big shopper, even when I wore a size 8/9. I’m an 18/20 now & have been for over 25 years.…
Today is Inside Out Style (and my as the author’s) 15th Blogiversary (not sure if that’s officially a word yet). It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since I started and I thought to celebrate not only am I offering 15% off my online programs and masterclasses (find out more below). Here’s just some…
Have you ever felt like you’ve lost your sense of style or that you never had one to begin with? Life can get busy, and sometimes our personal style takes a backseat. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help you rediscover and refine your fashion identity. Find…
Reader Question: “I‘m turning 40 this year though I still feel 30 I have an 18 month old baby and I just feel like my style is a huge mum rut since dropping my breastfeeding down to once a day I noticed the weight start to creep in around my tummy and I’ve always been…
Menopause is a natural stage of life for women, but it can be a challenging time for many. One of the most frustrating things about menopause is gaining weight, which can be difficult to manage. It’s important to be gentle with yourself during this process, as you are adjusting to a new body after having…
Just because you wear a bigger size does not mean that you must automatically have a wardrobe full of boring, frumpy sacks. There are a few things that you can do to make sure you look your best. Quality Matters It is hard to find stylish clothing in larger sizes. Sometimes the clothes you do…
Dress Yourself With Kindness With many of us having put on some weight during the past 2 years due to the stress of living through a once in a 100-year pandemic I’ve been getting swathes of emails from women who are dissatisfied with their bodies and feeling “less than” or “not good enough” or somehow…
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 How to get ideas for outfits when all the inspiration is on slim young women – it’s hard to translate this to my size 3.00 – Finding clothes that fit and are affordable when you’re short and plus size 8.13 – I’m a short waisted pear shape (A Shape) is there…
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…
