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Category Archives: outfits

Principles of Co-ordination – Related Line

outfits, Personal Style, style rules, videosBy Imogen LamportSeptember 3, 20145 Comments

In this short video about one of the Principles of Coordination – Related line – I will explain how to put your outfits together so they are harmonious and pleasing. Here is an example  

How To Make an Outift More Yin or Yang

Accessories, dress codes, outfits, Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportAugust 18, 20144 Comments

A little while back I introduced you to the concepts of Yin and Yang (or receding and advancing, or softer and stronger) ways of dressing. Here I want to show you a couple of ways that you can change the way you dress in some very common outfits to make them either more Yang (strong)…

Principles of Coordination – Principle of Volume

outfits, Reader questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 14, 20147 Comments

  In this video I talk about one of the Principles of Co-ordination – that of the Principle of Volume.  It’s an important principle to remember as too much fabric will swamp us and can make you look larger.  Being overwhelmed by fabric (this is particularly important if you are petite) will make you look…

How to Style a White Jacket for Summer

Colour, outfits, style tipsBy Imogen LamportAugust 8, 20143 Comments

  And here are some more ideas: Wear it with your printed pants Wear it with your city shorts Wear it with an all neutral outfit Wear it with a bright bold colour Wear it with a straight denim skirt How do you like to style a white jacket in summer?

How to Create a Stylish Casual Wardrobe for a Hot Climate

capsule wardrobes, outfits, Reader questions, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJune 23, 20144 Comments

Hi!  I have made great strides in gathering mixable business/relaxed business wear but over time have just really lost touch with relaxation (!) and find myself without much to wear on the weekends. I stay at home often but also go to shops, farmers’ markets’, the movies, etc. and don’t really have anything to wear…

How to Choose Evening Wear for Your Age

occasion dressing, outfits, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportJune 10, 2014

Evening wear can be a little tricky to choose.  Will I be under-dressed?  Over-dressed?  Too formal?  Too casual?  Look tarty?  Look too young or too old? So what should you wear?  Well of course it depends on the dress code and occasion, if you’ve been invited out and are not sure the host is always happy…

U is for Uniform

Wardrobe, capsule wardrobes, outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMay 16, 201415 Comments

A uniform doesn’t have to be something prescribed by a workplace or school (or any other institution).  It can be one that you create yourself.  The concept of a uniform works for some, in fact they love it, it helps them feel in control, they know what they’re going to wear and they don’t have…

Using Yin and Yang in Clothing Design to Balance Your Appearance

Fabric, harmony, outfits, Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportApril 18, 201416 Comments

The other day I posted about the concept of Yin and Yang (advancing and receding elements) in clothing design. You may have started to think about the clothes you choose and what they are communicating, but have you thought about your own physical appearance and what it may naturally communicate and how you can use…

How to Style Print Pants

fashion trends, outfits, prints and patterns, Reader questions, style tips, Tricky TrendsBy Imogen LamportApril 8, 20148 Comments

Hi Imogen, do you think you could share your tips on styling print pants? They are everywhere this season and although I’m not a slave to fashion, I bought a pair or black and white ones that I love, but what to wear them with?!   Along with the tips on this picture, here are…

Using Simultaneous Contrast to Change the Way a Colour Looks

Colour, Hips and Bottom, outfits, Reader questions, style tipsBy Imogen LamportMarch 27, 201417 Comments

Hi Imogen, Thank you for your awesome posts. I have a question about colour : It is said that colour is dynamic as it can change when it is next to other colours. Does that mean that we can play with this ability of colour when putting an outfit together ? Can we intentionally alter…

How to Add a Touch of Glamour to Your Everyday Casual Outfits

outfits, Reader questions, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 13, 20148 Comments

Hi Imogen! I’ve learned much from your blog and in particular, the levels of refinement was helpful. I’ve had a life adjustment and I live my life in durable/washable pants. I’m wondering about adding glamour in level 2, even with jeans as my base. How would you add glamour and beauty when you are barely…

Dressing Up Your Casual Clothing

capsule wardrobes, outfits, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 31, 20145 Comments

In your most recent e-mail, you asked for fashion questions. I do have one question. I have quite a lot of fitted cotton/spandex tees. Would you wear them with knee-length skirts and flats? The skirts are corduroy, twill or cotton prints. The flats are casual ballet flats. It seems to me that the cotton tees…

What to Wear with a Denim Vest

outfits, Reader questions, style tips, Tricky TrendsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 29, 20142 Comments

I’d love to see a column about vests. I have a jean vest that I adore but I am running out of ideas for it. Putting it on over a sweater or long sleeve T-shirt is getting old. I’d like to explore multiple layers but haven’t had much luck. Same with mixing patterns with the…

One Blouse Worn Four Ways

outfits, Style Challenge, style tipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 2013Leave a comment

One issue that many women have is how to work their everyday clothes into something they can also wear out in the evening. It’s quite easy to change accessories to make that garment become more versatile – dressing it up and down. If you have a soft blouse like this one, it’s a no-brainer to…

Getting the Most from your Capsule Wardrobe

Getting the Most from your Capsule Wardrobe

capsule wardrobes, outfits, Style Challenge, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 6, 20135 Comments

Do you want to get the most value from your wardrobe?  Then it’s time to challenge yourself to creating as many outfits a possible from your existing garments and accessories. You may worry that if they are currently working with a small wardrobe (say those Project 333 peeps) or capsule wardrobe that they will find…

How to Style a Dress

outfits, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJuly 19, 20138 Comments

Dresses have become the staple garment in my wardrobe. Ever since I did one of those challenges and wore a dress every day for a month I’ve become a complete convert. Why do I love them so much? Well they are just so easy to wear, plus they can halve your dressing time (you don’t…

What to wear on a date in summer

What to Wear on a Date in Summer

Wardrobe, occasion dressing, outfits, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJuly 12, 20132 Comments

It’s one of those really hot balmy summer nights where even underwear and high heels make me feel uncomfortable but I have a date with a gorgeous man at a local restaurant and of course I want him to fancy me like mad. What do I wear that’s casual, cool and comfortable but stylish and…

How to Take an Outfit from Casual to Dressy

Accessories, outfits, style tips, Style Tips for Mothers, videosBy Imogen LamportJune 6, 20133 Comments

Many women tell me that they’re really not sure about how to go about styling up their outfits. They end up wearing a basic pair of jeans, or a pair of black pants and a shirt, and because they’ve not added anything else, the outfit is boring and plain. In this video, Jill Chivers of…

What to Wear When You’re Retired

outfits, Popular Posts, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportJune 5, 201338 Comments

I thought , perhaps , you might want to cover what an older (but not feeling older) woman in my situation could wear in different situations. I don’t think I would be the only one interested. ( there seems to be advice for the “new Mum”, and the “woman going back into the workforce”  but,…

How to Create Wardrobe Capsules for the Tropics

capsule wardrobes, outfits, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportMay 30, 20136 Comments

Hello Imogen I have been a fan of your website for quite a while and enjoy all your useful tips . Great job!! I live in Trindad and Tobago in the Caribbean and as you can imagine , it is rather warm. We have two seasons- the wet and dry seasons. I was wondering if…

5 Ways to Wear a Waistcoat

5 Ways to Wear a Waistcoat as a Third Piece

outfits, Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJune 11, 20124 Comments

Many people in warmer climates would like to add a 3rd piece(that extra garment that adds some extra interest) but find it’s too hot for a jacket, so why not try a waistcoat. 5 Easy Ways to Style Waistcoats as a Third Piece Wear a vest over a dress Wear a casual or unstructured waistcoat…

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