How to Create Outfits That Flatter Your Figure

How to Create Outfits That Flatter Your Figure: A Guide to Understanding Silhouettes and Personal Style

Are you tired of feeling frustrated when putting together outfits that don’t quite feel right? Or maybe you find yourself staring at your wardrobe, wondering why certain clothes don’t flatter your figure the way you hoped they would. The secret lies in understanding the foundations of style—your body shape, proportions, and variations—so that you can…

rediscovring your style and making casual more stylish

Rediscovering Your Style After a Life Transition: Practical Tips for Levelling Up Your Casual Style

Reader Struggle: “I found it difficult to know what to wear once I left the workforce and became a Mom. I knew suits weren’t going to be appropriate but I didn’t really know what was and ended up in jeans and sweatshirts which I admit was comfortable but was a bad habit. Now the kids…

Colour Coordination: A Guide to Harmonious Outfits

Struggling with colour coordination? You’re not alone – here’s a question I received from a lovely reader: “My biggest challenge is selecting solid colours that work well together. Something– the shade, brightness or intensity–causes too many of my solids to not work well together. It doesn’t help that I live in the Ozarks and am…

What to wear with curvy hips to balance your figure

How to Choose and Style Garments for Curvy Hips

Today we are diving into a question that resonates with many woman: how to style outfits that make you feel confident, especially when you have specific areas you’d like to camouflage, like a set of curvy hips. One of my readers wrote to me looking for ways to feel confident and stylish while navigating the…

The Secret to Effortless Style: Discovering What Works for You

Have you ever found yourself standing in front of your closet, feeling overwhelmed and uninspired? You’re not alone. Many women face the challenge of finding outfits that make them feel confident and expressive. One recent story from a client beautifully illustrates this common struggle and offers valuable lessons for anyone seeking to refine their personal…

how to dress when you have lost your waist due to menopause

Menopausal Tips: How to Dress Stylishly with Weight Around the Middle

Transitioning through menopause brings about significant changes, not only to our health but also to our bodies. One of the most common concerns for post-menopausal women is how to adapt their wardrobe to suit their new body shape. A reader recently shared her struggle, mentioning, “I have so many clothes and do not know what…

Real life style tips for post-mastectomy dressing

Real Life Style Tips for Post Mastectomy Dressing

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…

Ditch the Dressing Room Drama: Discover How to Shop Smarter When Fit’s an Issue

Have you ever felt like your wardrobe is a puzzle, with pieces that don’t quite fit together? Or perhaps, despite your best efforts, finding clothes that truly complement your unique shape and style feels like a Herculean task? You’re not alone. Like many intelligent, professional and more mature (cough cough) women, I too have faced…

finding clothes that fit

Say Goodbye to Ill-Fitting Clothes: 6 Expert Tips for a Flattering Wardrobe

Finding the Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing Garments that Embrace Your Style If I had a dollar for every time someone said to me “I wish I could find clothes that fit me”, well I wouldn’t be a millionaire, but I’d have quite a few dollars! So why is it so hard to find…

What's the difference betweern ruching, gathering and draping

Understanding the Impact of Ruching and Gathering

Personal style isn’t just about picking the right clothes; it’s about understanding how certain design elements can enhance or conceal various parts of your body. As an expert in this field with 20 years of experience, I’ve witnessed how strategic choices, particularly with regard to rushing and draping, can significantly impact your appearance.  I was…