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Category Archives: Style

How to choose a flattering sun hat

Tips for Finding a Flattering Sun Hat

Accessories, Colour, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 14, 201418 Comments

In Melbourne right now, we’re being burnt to a crisp with weather in the 40sC this week (that’s over  100F) so a sunhat is imperative in this weather. If you’re heading into summer or warmer weather, it’s good to wear a hat outside so you don’t get burnt (melanoma is not something you want!). Here…

The Quick and Easy Way to Keep Your Dark Denim Dark

Fabric, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 10, 20146 Comments

If you want to stop your dark denim from fading. Set the colour in your dark denim jeans before you wear them. Set the colour by handwashing them in a bucket of cold salty water (use 1 cup of table salt) before you machine wash them. Then they will stay looking fresh and new for…

Pantone Colours 2014 – Focus on Dazzling Blue

Colour, Fashion TrendsBy Imogen LamportDecember 20, 20134 Comments

Dazzling Blue is a cobalt blue and cool in its undertone. If you’ve been enjoying emerald in the past year, you’ll find that adding in some Dazzling Blue garments you can mix them easily with your emerald. It will also look fabulous with the Turquoise garments you may have picked up the year before. Alternatively,…

Tips for belting when you don't have a defined waist

Tips for Belting When You Don’t Have a Defined Waist

Accessories, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 18, 20136 Comments

If you don’t have a defined waist, but find dresses or cardigans that you like that come with a tie belt, this short video will show you how to do it best to flatter your figure. Tips for Belting an Undefined Waist Get more belting tips here.

What to Wear to a Summer Garden Wedding

Occasion Dressing, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportDecember 17, 20131 Comment

What is appropriate to were to a summer wedding- garden ceremony with cocktail reception? Emma A summer garden wedding is crying out for a pretty frock. The cocktail reception says, ‘dress up, not down’. Key points: A knee length dress (cocktail length) A small clutch handbag – leave your regular everyday handbag at home and…

18 Funky Storage Ideas for your accessories

18 Funky Storage Ideas for Your Accessories

Accessories, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 12, 20139 Comments

In my experience as an image consultant (personal stylist) working in client’s wardrobes, accessory storage is something that can make a big difference to how stylish you are. Why? Well if it’s hard to find your accessories, hard to see them or access them, then it’s unlikely you’ll bother wearing them. If it’s easy to…

A Guide to Visual Grouping

Colour, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportDecember 11, 201316 Comments

Here is how I came to think about it : being a dark-haired, cool person, I decided to “break my style rules” and bought a leopard faux-fur coat – I love it on your lovely colleague Jill Chivers -. I chose a not too warm background (sand). The spots are dark brown and I would…

A Solution for Pesky Thigh Rubbing and Chaffing

Body Variations, ReviewsBy Imogen LamportDecember 10, 201322 Comments

Ok here’s my confession, my thighs touch! Can you believe it! I’m like the majority of women who don’t have a gap between her upper thighs. Now my care factor for this is pretty low, except when it comes to hot summer days and I want to wear a dress or skirt and if its…

Sleeve Length

How to Choose the Correct Sleeve Length

Body Shapes, Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportDecember 6, 20137 Comments

Are there any rules for the right sleeve length? Jacket and long sleeves should usually end just below the wrist bone for most women.  A too short sleeve makes your arms look longer and that you’ve outgrown the garment.  A too long sleeve makes the arms look short and that the garment is too large…

How to choose exercise clothes to flatter your figure

What to Wear to the Gym or to Exercise

Body Variations, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportDecember 4, 20135 Comments

Choosing flattering activewear can be tricky as there is little room to hide as the fabrics are tight and revealing.  So how do you choose what to wear to flatter your figure? Given that most of us are not natural athletes or models, here are my tips on how to choose exercise clothing that looks…

Christmas Themed Dressing and Accessorizing – The Dos and Don’ts

Colour, Occasion Dressing, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportNovember 26, 20135 Comments

Thanks to you, Imogen, I never worry about my wardrobe. Its like having a guardian angel at my finger tips. I would like some advice for Christmas accessorizing. Working around children, I like to do the red and green thing but still need to go among adults to do the banking, shopping etc. Your input…

How to create a coordinated wardrobe

How to Create a Coordinated Wardrobe

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 25, 201319 Comments

I have a question about how to pull a wardrobe together that is well coordinated, but not too matchy. I had never heard the term “matchy” before at first I thought it was someone’s excuse for not having a good eye for color but I am hearing a lot about it. Are there some guide…

How to layer tops to flatter a large bust

How To Layer Tops with a Large Bust

Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportNovember 22, 2013Leave a comment

Imogen, I absolutely love your blog and follow it religiously. It’s helped make my shopping quicker and easier. I have cleaned out my closet to match my clothing with more flattering styles, and I have shared it with so many friends. Thank you! My question today is around wearing sweaters. In the States it is…

How to wear extreme drop crotch harem pants

How to Wear Extreme Drop Crotch Harem Pants

Reader Questions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 20, 20136 Comments

A reader question… You recently asked for reader input, and I have a styling question. How do I style an extreme dropped crotch harem pant? I saw a woman wearing something like this on the street this summer and completely fell for them. I love the clean, simple lines, and the drama and contrast if…

How to Experiment and Create More Outfits from Your Wardrobe

More, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 15, 2013Leave a comment

Today’s video from Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and me is all about having fun, getting creative, and experimenting with what you already own in your wardrobe. How have you gone experimenting with the items in your wardrobe?

Tips for Organising Your Wardrobe

Personal Style, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 7, 20134 Comments

In this video Jill Chivers of  16 Style Types and I discuss ways of organising your wardrobe more effectively so it’s easier to shop your wardrobe and discover more outfit options. What are your tips for organsing your wardrobe so that you can create lots of fabulous outfits from your existing clothes?

Getting the Most from your Capsule Wardrobe

Getting the Most from your Capsule Wardrobe

Capsule Wardrobes, Outfits, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 6, 20135 Comments

Do you want to get the most value from your wardrobe?  Then it’s time to challenge yourself to creating as many outfits a possible from your existing garments and accessories. You may worry that if they are currently working with a small wardrobe (say those Project 333 peeps) or capsule wardrobe that they will find…

Is it Racewear Infographic

Is it Racewear? What to Wear to the Melbourne Cup Carnival

Accessories, Personal Style, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 5, 20131 Comment

On Saturday I went to Derby Day, one of the big race days of the Melbourne Cup carnival. Derby Day has a dress-code of black and white, along with the regular racing dress code. There were many well dressed women and men at the races, but also some serious clangers. So I’ve developed my Guide…

How to Declutter Your Wardrobe

Personal Style, Videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 1, 20136 Comments

Want to challenge yourself  get out of your rut, help you create new outfits from your wardrobe, and clear out what isn’t working from your wardrobe.  Then why not spend the next few weeks going through your wardrobe and no repeatedly wearing the same outfits, instead, why not try to create 30 unique outfits (same…

What to Wear to the Spring Racing Carnival

Dress Codes, Occasion DressingBy Imogen LamportOctober 30, 20134 Comments

Derby Day is traditionally the day to wear Black and White (and maybe a shade of grey or silver). Pull&Bear wedge shoes 67 AUD – pullandbear.com Morgan Taylor hat myer.com.au Dresses | Maxi, summer, cocktail & more styles at Witchery Online -… witchery.com.au David Lawrence | Spring Racing – Sleeveless V Neck Print Dress davidlawrence.com.au Cross my…

Reader Question: How to Wear a Blouse or Shirt with a Large Bust

Body Variations, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportOctober 24, 201310 Comments

The other day I received a question about wearing shirts and blouses if you have a large bust (and particularly if you don’t have a defined waist as well).   Fortunately, there are manufacturers of shirts specifically for large busts – these include: Campbell and Kate Pepperberry Carissa Rose These are made to fit over…

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