Do you wear glasses? Are they a discreet frame or something that stands out? Are your specs a signature style accessory? Would you like them to be? In this podcast episode, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss glasses as a possible signature style accessory. What Makes a Signature Style Accessory? I don’t…
What are some of the considerations you should think about when choosing rings? Scale of the Ring and Scale of Your Hands and Fingers You will need to consider the scale of both your hands and fingers, and the scale of the ring. The larger the scale of your hands, the larger the rings you…
Does it spark joy? This question works for some when sorting a wardrobe but not for everyone. What are some ways to cull or review your closet so that your wardrobe space is optimal for you? An optimal wardrobe indicates movement of clothes both into the wardrobe and out of it too. It’s too often…
If you’ve got a flat chest, either that’s just the way you are or you’ve had a mastectomy and decided against reconstruction, you’ll have discovered that most women’s clothes are made for boobs, so what are the styles of clothes you can look for that will enhance your figure? 1. Extra Fabric Volume Over the…
How do you create a stylish outfit? What are some criteria you can use to decide if your outfit is fabulous (or even just good enough for you)? How do you know? Here in this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this reader question. What are your criteria for feeling great…
I’ve just spent a week with my back taped up after I could barely move for a couple of days as I’d managed to do some damage to my back that caused some discs to bulge. Lying in bed and trying to heave myself over, using my hands to physically shift my body (simple rolling,…
If you want to make your getting dressed process faster and easier each morning, you could create your own personal fashion formula, one that works with your style guidelines and personality, and that takes away some of the mental load. Let’s take a moment to talk about mental load… I see references to it everywhere…
The age of the sneaker is truly here. No matter your age or stage of life it seems that women are over uncomfortable shoes and want to be able to walk with ease. This was totally confirmed to me when one of Australia’s media queens, Amanda Keller, wore a pair of glitzy sneakers on the…
Have you ever been burnt out in your life? I’ve had three instances in my adult life where I’ve become completely burned out and had to reassess where I was going, what I was trying to achieve and whether or not my approach was working for me, given how I was feeling. The first time…
What to Look for When Choosing a Print to Make You Appear Slimmer One of the aspects of choosing prints that I’ve often heard people say is that they can’t wear prints as they’re under the misconception that all prints make you look larger, and if they don’t want to draw attention to a body…
Choosing prints and patterns is something that is deeply personal (as I discussed here in how to choose prints for your personality) and also something that you can think about with regards to flattering your physicality. There are psychological reasons you like certain prints and hate others, but you’ll also find that some prints just…
As I’ve gotten older, I tend to spend more on clothes as I want higher quality and I expect the garments to last longer. So taking a little extra care of my clothes will also help me get the best value for my clothing dollar as well. How Do You Keep Your Clothes Clean When…
One of the most important and integral parts of choosing prints and patterns is to make sure that the print is one you love. Prints, more than any other aspect of style and clothing choices, are based on personality. Body shape and figure flattery are important elements of the style puzzle, but if you don’t…
Hi Imogen, I’d love to learn more about altering store-bought clothes for different body types. What are the alterations you may need to do based on your body shape? Firstly, it’s great to know what your body shape, body proportions and body variations are, so you can figure out which tips are most useful for…
Have you ever thought about print placement when you’re choosing a garment with a print or pattern? What do I mean by this? Well when you look at the garment, where does the print draw your eye? What stands out and grabs attention? Is the placement of the print flattering you or drawing attention to…
Hi Imogen, What do you wear to work when your colouring doesn’t suit the traditional light/dark and neutrals of corporate classic dressing. Especially for people with light colouring and low value contrast that still need to be “in charge” and taken seriously. I’m working on this now and find it hard to find the sweet…
Ideally, choosing prints and patterns that are within your ideal colour contrast level is the best solution to looking in harmony with your outfit. But should you choose to go outside of those levels, how to pull off the look so you wear the pattern rather than the pattern wearing you? We all…
Shoes, I love them, they really can have a huge impact on your outfit. They can be talking points, starting conversations, and can really elevate an outfit. Which is why I was excited on my recent trip to Canda, whilst in Toronto, to visit the Bata Shoe Museum. It’s home to one of the world’s…
What are the best winter fashion trends worth adding to your wardrobe as they are both functional and stylish? Updating your wardrobe for autumn and winter means adding some fresh layers and current fashion trends that are sure to last a few years, to keep out the winter chill. Depending on where you live, and…
There are two sorts of contrast – value contrast (how light and dark the colours you put together should be in your outfit – watch the video on that here) and colour contrast – how similar or different the colours that you’re putting together in your outfit need to be. How about your colour contrast? …
How do you select prints and patterns that work well with your personal value contrast? If you’re new to the subject of value contrast, it’s worth reading these posts first, so you can discover your value contrast and see how it’s important when putting outfits together. Value is the technical colour word that means how…
