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:…
It’s sales season. And it’s really easy to get lured in by seeming to be bargains that end up being things you just don’t need or wear. So if you really feel you need to go shopping, or are on a budget and want to the most bang for your bucks, what are the items…
If you have freckling that you don’t love, or age spots and want to make them look less obvious, when you’re looking solid colour garments, look for fabrics that have an inbuilt pattern like marle, or those with a fine to medium texture.
Today I want to share with you some guidance I received from Susan, who has lost a breast due to cancer and has shared her tips on how to disguise it (and other scarring which can happen with surgery). I’ve created some pictures to illustrate her advice. I am a great fan of your website…
Denim is a staple in most wardrobes, and rightly so. It has many uses, is a hard-wearing fabric, and can be dressed up or down (to a certain extent). As far as cost per wear goes, most people get the maximum value from their favourite jeans. How to Choose Denim Garments (including Jeans) Fabric drape…
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…
One simple tip when choosing necklaces so that they harmonise with your neckline is to look at the shape of the neckline and replicate it in some way with the necklace. Watch this short video to see how it works. Dress: Verily Necklace – V shaped from Mangowood boutique in Port Fairy, Victoria Necklace – curved…
I love dresses, they are so easy to wear, comfortable and look stylish, particularly as they’re so low effort – only 1 garment to think about rather than trying to match proportions and colours of tops and bottoms. The other day I received this Verily dress and am loving it. This is a really…
Bras are a really important foundation garment as foundations can make or break how your outfit ends up looking. Why a Well Fitting Bra Matters Correctly fitting bras will: Make your waist look smaller and longer Give your breasts a better shape Give your breasts support Make your clothes look better Not be painful –…
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…
There are so many different accessories to choose from when adding that finishing touch to your outfit. Accessories are the icing on the cake – they add the interest and detail, a touch of sparkle or sheen that grab the light or texture and colour that may otherwise be lacking in your outfit. One of…
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…
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…
According to a survey by Mintel, 44% of women dislike shopping as they feel that clothing manufacturers are only making clothes for the skinny young woman. I completely understand why so many women hate shopping: 1. Can’t find anything that fits your body – whether you’re tiny or larger, size issues are issues for every…
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…
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…
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…
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…
1. Being influenced by the sales assistant who is paid to get you to buy clothes (whether they suit you or not). Retail sales staff are paid to sell you clothes. Some are even paid extra commissions based on how much they sell. So it’s in their interest that you buy as much as…
Where is the best place to wear your handbag? This is dependent on your body shape. Watch this short video to quickly figure out what your best options are.
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…
