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…

Shift Happens: 15 Style Tips For Menopause and Perimenopausal Changes

Shift Happens: 15 Style Tips For Menopause and Perimenopausal Changes

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…

How to find your style at any age - particuarly after retirement

Finding Your Style at Any Age: A Guide to Dressing Sharp and Feeling Confident

As we journey through life, our bodies and circumstances change, and sometimes so does our sense of style. I recently had the privilege of hearing from a woman who shared her story of struggle and transformation.  A retired former administrator found herself facing the daunting task of rediscovering her style after battling breast cancer and…

balance your body and features with jewellery

Creating Outfit Harmony: Balancing Your Body and Features with Jewellery

Carol Karl and I talk jewellery again in this video, all about selecting jewellery to harmonise with your body shape and features.   Body Shape and Jewellery Choices What body shape tells us, where to put horizontal lines and vertical lines, what the silhouette should be ideally.  You can find out more about the impact…

Unleash Your Style Potential: Dressing with Confidence in Your 50s and Beyond

Unleash Your Style Potential: Dressing with Confidence in Your 50s and Beyond

Age is Just a Number Let’s kick off by debunking the myth that age should dictate your fashion choices. Your style is a reflection of your personality, and it’s time to embrace your unique self. Instead of conforming to what used to be style rules and societal norms such as having to cut your hair…

When You're in a Style Rut Because of Body Shape and Size Changes

What to Do When You’re in a Style Rut Because of Body Shape and Size Changes

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…

How to Adapt Your Wardrobe to Fashion’s Changing Silhouettes

Fashion trends are constantly changing, and new silhouettes are key to staying current. However, it’s important to stay true to your own personal style without feeling left behind. For example, if you’ve been wearing skinny jeans or pants for years, and now wide leg pants are coming back in, you may wonder how to adapt…

What to Wear When You've Gained Menopausal Weight

6 Essential Tips on How to Dress Stylishly When You Have Menopausal Weight Gain

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…

Inside Out Style Best Colour and Figure Flattery Posts of 2022

Inside Out Style Best Colour and Figure Flattery Posts of 2022

Want a quick snapshot of the best posts of 2022 here on Inside Out Style?  Then you’ve come to the right place!   In this post I’m sharing some of my best colour and body shape figure flattery advice from the past year.   Come Alive with Colour How to Layer in Winter (or Any Season) Using…