Especially If You’re Over 40 Every new season brings a wave of trends—some exciting, others bewildering. And if you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Should I be wearing this?” you’re not alone. A lovely reader recently asked, “How do I incorporate new trends into my existing style?” It’s a brilliant question—and one that taps into something…
The Met Gala is often described as “fashion’s biggest night out”, and rightly so. Held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York each May in conjunction with Vogue magazine, it’s a fundraising gala for the museum’s Costume Institute. Each year, celebrities arrive dressed to the theme of the exhibit, sometimes dramatically, sometimes…
Have you ever found yourself standing in front of a rack of bold prints, wondering, “Is this me? Or am I just being swayed by what’s in right now?” If so, you’re not alone—and you’re certainly not wrong to ask. One of our style community, recently shared this honest dilemma: “I find prints tricky. I’m…
In This Video 0.08 Finding the new confidence to wear what I like and feel right wearing and not to try tone it down so I just blend in – how do I create interesting outfits and not keep wearing the same things together? Where Does Confidence in Appearance Come From? How Your Clothes Impact…
Reader Question: I wonder what thoughts you have on double denim for those of us in our 60s whose age group invented and have worn the trend days in days gone by Is it something we can pull off or will we be perceived as too try hard i love denim and wear it almost…
I was recently asked by one of my 7 Steps to Style program members to give some tips on how to style a chambray shirt in a more feminine, elegant way. Chambray shirts have long been a wardrobe staple—soft, breathable, and that perfect shade of relaxed blue. But let’s be honest: while they’re incredibly versatile,…
Metallics are often associated with evening wear and special occasions, but with the right styling, you can incorporate these shimmering accents into your daytime more casual wardrobe without looking over the top. The key to wearing metallics during the day is all about balance. When done well, metallics can add a touch of elegance and…
When you think of fashion icons, who comes to mind? Movie stars like Audrey Hepburn and Farrah Fawcett, supermodels like Kate Moss and the Hadids, Princesses Diana, Kate and Mary, advanced style trendsetters like Iris Apfel or perhaps singers like Beyonce, Pink or Rihanna? What do they all have in common? Aside from their undeniable…
Have you ever found yourself caught up in the whirlwind of ever-changing trends, only to wonder if they truly resonate with who you are? It’s easy to get swept away by fashion, with its constant evolution and fleeting nature. But style is something altogether different. It’s the essence of who you are, your expression of…
Colour trends are constantly on the move, just as fashion trends are too. There are some colours that stay around for longer or are almost always available, such as a version of red, or grey and of course black and white, others come and go at a faster speed. Neutrals (along with red) do tend…
Do You Want a Timeless Wardrobe? A wardrobe that lasts, that you can wear for many years, is a wonderful thing. It’s good for not only your bank balance (as you’re not jumping on every new trend) and it’s also good for the planet, as you’re not buying lots of clothes that you don’t end…
It’s a classic! The word classic is used a lot when related to fashion and style, yet there are two distinct meanings of it, and they are often either conflated or confused. So let’s define Classic in its two distinct ways: Classic Style – Personality Dressing Style The Classic personality style is one of the…
According to fashion trend forecasters, metallics are trending in 2024. As a person who has more shiny skin, I’ve always love a metallic as it’s in harmony with my natural glow. This is why I’m enjoying this trend and am enjoying wearing this silver top this autumn. The thing is, you really want to make…
With the recent spate of red carpets including the Oscars (and after-party), you may have seen a lot of formal frocks abounding. Which, if you’re like me, are not something I need in my wardrobe as I just don’t have a red-carpet lifestyle. But what the red carpet frocks can tell you about is some…
Fashion trends come and go and there always a plethora of different trends each season. So what are some of the ones you can expect to see in 2024? And which should you indulge in and which to avoid? Well of course that comes down to you, your body, your colouring and of course your…
In This Video 0.07 My biggest challenge with my style is my job, I’m a kindergarten teacher so I tend to have an uninteresting casual work wardrobe (jeans, cropped pants, merino trackies (winter) and dresses (summer) because I don’t want to spend too much money on items that could easily be ruined by in…
The combination of wearing a dress over trousers is an unconventional style that goes in and out of fashion, it was in fashion in the noughties and is now trending again on the runway since fall 2022 and now spring/summer 2023 and has been seen on the runways of Chloe, Givenchy and Proenza Schouler to…
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…
Fads, Trends and Classics in Fashion What is a fashion classic? How do you figure out what is going to be a fashion fad vs a fashion trend? How long do fads, trends and classic really last? Fashion Classics Not to be confused with the Classic personality dressing style, fashion classics are garments that…
There are always new fashion trends appearing in store. So I’ve rounded up a variety here and will share with you what to consider if you’re looking at including this trend in your wardrobe and how to do it to best flatter you. I’ll start with some of the easier trends to wear and then…
One of the big trends I’ve noticed both in fashion shows and online is the belted blazer. When I was at a Melbourne Fashion Week show, many of the ‘hot young things’ were wearing belted blazers, most commonly in a check pattern tweed fabric. So, should you invest in a belted blazer? Is The Belted…
