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Category Archives: Body

How to Flatter a Short or Wide Neck

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportJuly 13, 201210 Comments

If your neck is a little shorter than average (less than a hand’s width) or wider than you’d like, you may feel that you look a little squat. So here are a few tips to flatter. 1. Find your balance points and make sure your necklines sit at the first balance point. 2. Wear open…

How to Define a Short Waist

Body, Body Proportions, Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportJune 29, 20125 Comments

How can I define my short waist, which also happens to be the slimmest point of my body, along with arms/wrists, without totally screwing up my proportions? I’ve recently been watching some old Tim Gunn (Guide to Style) which I downloaded onto my iPad and have noticed that his three main ingredients to style are:…

Clothing for Busty Women

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportMay 11, 201220 Comments

Hi, Imogen. After reading all the articles on your blog that I possibly can over the last two months, I think I’m an X shape. According to many articles, I look best in A-line skirts. However, the problem that I always have with A-line skirts is what shirt to wear with them. Because I wear…

In Imogen’s Wardrobe – Trans Seasonal Dressing

Body Variations, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 30, 20128 Comments

Melbourne, where I live, is considered to be a temperate climate, though all I think that means is, we are not tropical, but we get some pretty hot weather in summer, but never get snow in winter, but it does get cold (though I’m sure you Northern Hemisphere snow dwellers would disagree!). We don’t need…

How to Look Taller – Sleeves

Body Proportions, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 23, 20125 Comments

The fastest, easiest way to make yourself look taller and legs longer is to push up your sleeves. Yes, it’s a very simple trick. If you’re wearing a jacket and like to do this for more casual occasions, but find they keep sliding down, then pop a rubber band (not too tight) around the sleeve…

Body Image – Breasts

Body Image, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 19, 201257 Comments

I was just reading an article on Mamamia  by Anna Spargo-Ryan about whether or not having a breast reduction is superficial in the way that having breast enlargement is seen as superficial and it got me thinking about my own breasts and how I feel about them. I’ve got a rather large bust (34G) and am…

Tops to Flatter a Large Bust

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 11, 201216 Comments

If you have a larger than average bust, you will find that many styles can make your bust more prominent. If you don’t want to draw too much attention to your bust here are some tips to remember. Here are my 5 top tips: 1. Lower necklines are better than high necklines 2. Keep the…

How to Broaden Your Shoulders

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 6, 20122 Comments

If you’re an A shape with narrow shoulders or even an 8 shape or X shape or just have more sloping shoulders rather than square shoulders, how can you make them appear broader to create more balance? Necklines – horizontal necklines like boat necks, square necks or wider v-necks can help to broaden. Shoulder detail…

How to Flatter Full Upper Arms

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 4, 20124 Comments

Many women feel that they don’t have arms to rival Michelle Obama, and they make genetically have genes for them to be fuller, or just not have the time to do all the bicep and triceps exercises to get them.  So how do you flatter a fuller upper arm? Here are my quick tips on how to…

How to Find the Best Point to End Your Tops and Jackets

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 2, 201213 Comments

The Common Points to End Tops and Jackets High Hip – is where the top of the pelvis is – you have a hip bone that juts out at this point.  It’s often areally good place to end tops, unlesss you are an 8 shape. Hip Break or Leg Break – is where the leg…

Casual Looks for the Curvy Body

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMarch 28, 201212 Comments

Hi Imogen, I’m 26 and live in Portland, Oregon (land of the hipster). Most of my stylish compatriots are wearing oversized sweaters trapeze-style tee shirts with leggings or skinny jeans. That works great on I shapes, but not so much for me, an 8 shape. The problem is, most of the styles that work for…

How to flatter a rounded or proturding stomach

How to Flatter a Protruding Stomach

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 20, 20129 Comments

Rounded stomachs can be difficult to hide, they’re right out there at the front, but what tricks can you use to make your tummy look less obvious? Here are 10 Easy Ways to Flatter a Rounded Tummy Pants/Skirts/Waistbands should sit about at the belly button. Too high and it will force your stomach to pop…

How to Wear Skinny Jeans

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 17, 201210 Comments

Could you do a post on skinny jeans? They are in all of the shops right now and I’m not sure if I can wear them. Thanks. How to Wear them For Your Body Shape Skinny Jeans have been the trend jean for a few years now and they don’t look like they’re going anywhere…

How to Wear Horizontal Stripes Without Looking Wide

Body Variations, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 13, 20128 Comments

Many people talk about horizontal stripes as the work of the devil. It’s true they can be widening, but some can also be lengthening. It’s all in the detail, the scale and your shape and scale and how you wear them. The wider the horizontal, the more your eye will slow down and focus on…

Inside Imogen’s Wardrobe – Jeans casual

About Imogen, Body Shapes, Body Variations, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportFebruary 10, 201212 Comments

Frequently I’m asked “As an image consultant do you always have to dress up?”. My answer is, “Well I still wear jeans and t-shirts, but they’re good jeans and t-shirts and I tend to accessorize too.” You never know when you leave the house, even if it’s just the supermarket or the school run, if…

How to Layer Tops Under Jackets

Body Proportions, Personal Style, StyleBy Imogen LamportDecember 14, 201113 Comments

Hi Imogen. I’d like to ask you about a certain style that has been around for quite awhile now. Being a tall H I’m glad I don’t have to tuck in my blouses. I’m from the tucked in generation (in my 50’s) and I keep on seeing jackets that end way above the hem of…

How to Use the Golden Mean Proportions When Dressing

Body Proportions, VideosBy Imogen LamportDecember 8, 201114 Comments

Following on from last weeks video on how to measure your body proportions. Here is a short video that shows you a couple of ways to use the Golden Mean (golden ratio, Fibonacci series) to dress in a proportioned manner that is flattering. The golden mean is a ratio that appears in nature and we…

More Ways to Flatter Your Body Proportions

Body ProportionsBy Imogen LamportDecember 2, 201113 Comments

Following on from my video on how to measure your body proportions yesterday, I want to share with you more ways to flatter your proportions. Here are some posts I’ve written about some of the more common proportional issues. 8 Top Tips to Dressing a Short Waist Short Legs, Long Rise How to Define Your…

How to Measure Your Body Proportions

Body Proportions, VideosBy Imogen LamportDecember 1, 201163 Comments

Body proportions are actually more important than body shape, they create the balance that our brain so much enjoys. I’ve made this short video to help you figure out your body proportions so that you can use this information to find how how to dress so that you look taller or shorter, slimmer or curvier…

Reveal the B-string – Not Your Bust

Body Variations, ShoppingBy Imogen LamportNovember 14, 201112 Comments

One of my favourite Australian inventions is the B-string – it’s what I’ve got on under this gorgeous Karina Gala dress to stop you from looking right down my cleavage. Now I took this photo from above, as well all know with cami’s that when you look from above, or bend over, you’ll find that…

Post Pregnancy Wardrobe Capsule

How to Create a Post Pregnancy Clothing Capsule

Body Variations, Capsule Wardrobes, Personal Style, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 4, 201116 Comments

I had a question re wardrobe (& btw-thank you for YOUR 5 STEP FORMULA FOR A FABULOUS WARDROBE it’s been really useful.) I have a 4 month old baby girl, so especially as an aspiring colour consultant I have been on a misison to get my wardrobe organised, also to reflect the new me (as…

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