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Jill Chivers and Imogen Lamport discuss why you may feel guilty purchasing clothes

8 Reasons You Feel Guilty When Purchasing Clothes

Shopping, VideosBy Imogen LamportNovember 28, 20196 Comments

I was recently asked by a reader to talk about why so many women feel guilty about purchasing clothing and accessories. I’ve seen it many times, as women hide their purchases (or cost of purchases) from partners, from leaving a item in the bag for a while, to hanging it up and then not wearing…

What to Do with Conflicting Figure Flattery Advice

Body Proportions, Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportNovember 21, 20192 Comments

Body shapes, body proportions, body variations.  These all impact on what your individual figure flattery guidelines will be as each of the body shapes and body proportion guidelines are generic and don’t take into consideration aspects of the other. What Does Body Shape Tell You? Where to put verticals to slim or elongate. Where to…

Enigmatic

Understanding Warm and Muted Colours

Colour, Reader Questions, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportNovember 15, 20198 Comments

Would you consider a blog on an explanation of the Enigmatic color swatch. I am particularly interested in why the colors are warm but should be grayed, which is cool. Hmm, is this part of the enigma?! I love the colors and meld into them when I find the right ones but have found them…

How to wear a scarf as a cowl neck top

How to Style a Scarf as a Cowl Neck Top

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportNovember 7, 20191 Comment

What to do when you’re not feeling inspired by your wardrobe. It could be you’re having a day when you’re feeling a bit bloated and your regular outfits will not be comfortable, or you’re just a bit bored with what you’ve got. Rather than run out and buy something new, why not get a little…

Wardrobe Capsules, Outfit Formulas and Uniforms – Which is Right for You?

Capsule Wardrobes, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 31, 201915 Comments

There has been some fascinating discussion between my 7 Step Style Sisters this past week or so about Uniforms, Wardrobe Capsules and Outfit Formulas. Each is a different concept, all can work for you and can work together, but some may feel more attractive to your way of thinking and doing than others! Wardrobe Capsules…

Buckle free belt for jeans

The Hidden Belt to Hold Up Your Jeans

Accessories, Shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 23, 20195 Comments

Do you have some jeans (or other pants) that slide down, the waist is either a little too large, or you have a straight body shape (like my H shape) and they just slide down as you wear them? You’re not alone! I have this exact issue. Normal belts are OK, but I find they…

The magic of outfit focal points

The Magic of Outfit Focal Points

Body Shapes, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 17, 20192 Comments

Why are focal points in your outfits so important? They are the key to figure flattery. What Are Outfit Focal Points They create a place for the eye to stop and rest, drawing attention away from body parts you choose to camouflage, distracting, like the magician distracts you as they perform their illusions. Check out…

How the placement of your breasts impacts on what you wear

How the Placement of Your Breasts Impacts What You Wear

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportOctober 3, 20196 Comments

Could you do an article on how breast placement on our chests impacts our clothing. Some people have breast near their armpits, others near their elbow. They could be small, medium or large. Sharon According to my plastic surgeon (who did my breast reduction operation) the bust peak/nipple is supposed to sit at the mid-point…

What Makes an Outfit Aesthetically Attractive?

What Makes an Outfit Aesthetically Attractive?

Colour, Drape, texture and sheen, Fabric, Prints and PatternsBy Imogen LamportOctober 1, 20194 Comments

This is a loaded question, as taste, is very personal. One person’s beautiful is someone else’s ugly. That said, there are some overarching design principles that have been shown to aid in more people finding an outfit or garment aesthetically pleasing, and that’s what we’ll be looking at here. Did you know that something that…

What features to look for to flatter your rounded lateral body shape

Flattering Your Rounded Lateral Body Shape

Body Shapes, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 26, 20192 Comments

  What is a Rounded Lateral Body Shape The rounded lateral body shape is one where when the body is viewed from the side in profile, the body is a similar in width as viewed from the front.    It can come on any horizontal body shape (that’s what you regularly think about as a…

Does it Really Matter What Colour You Wear Below the Waist?

Does it Really Matter What Colour You Wear Below the Waist?

Colour, Reader Questions, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 12, 201910 Comments

The Colour Properties of Black Every colour has three properties.  Value, undertone and intensity.  Every colour palette also has these three properties as well.  The colours that harmonise with your own colouring are the ones in your colour palette (if you’re not sure of your palette you can find out with my 7 Steps to…

Belted blazers - how to decide if this trend is for you and styling tips

Tricky Trends – the Belted Blazer

Body Shapes, Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 10, 20194 Comments

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…

What Do You Do With an Unwanted Fashion Gift

What Do You Do With an Unwanted Fashion Gift

Personal Style, Podcast, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportSeptember 6, 20193 Comments

In this podcast episode, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss the conundrum of what to do when you receive a gift of fashion that is not to your taste.  It’s not your style, not right for you in some way or other.  Yet, you don’t want to hurt the feelings of the…

How breast reduction surgery changed my personal style

Breast Reduction Update – 5 Years On

Body Proportions, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 3, 201915 Comments

It’s been a few years since I shared about my breast reduction surgery (in fact many who are newer to the blog won’t realise that I ever had this surgery back in 2014), and I was asked by a long-time reader who is thinking about going through the process to share an update! For me,…

Glasses as a Signature Style Accessory

Glasses as a Signature Style Accessory

Accessories, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportAugust 29, 2019Leave a comment

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…

Choosing Rings For Your Scale and Personality

Choosing Rings For Your Scale and Personality

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportAugust 22, 20191 Comment

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…

Questions to Ask Yourself to find the Right Way to Cull Your Closet

Questions to Ask Yourself to find the Right Way to Cull Your Closet

Podcast, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 20, 20196 Comments

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…

Ways to cull your closet

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 20, 2019Leave a comment

Discover multiple ways to cull your closet – and it’s not just about what you’ve not worn in the past 6 months – there are many ways to figure out what should stay and what should go. Find out more on the accompanying blog post: Ways to cull your closet

Why Personality is the Key to Developing Your Style

Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 12, 2019Leave a comment

Discover why personality is so important in developing your personal style and what you need to know to express who you are through your clothes and image. Find out more on the accompanying blog post here: Why Personality is the Key to Style

what to wear when you've got a flat chest

8 Tips on What To Wear When You Have a Flat Chest

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportAugust 7, 20198 Comments

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…

criteria for creating fabulous outfits

How to Create a Stylish Outfit? What Are Your Criteria that Makes it Great?

Outfits, Personal Style, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 1, 20196 Comments

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…

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