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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

I would love more on how to work with more rounded body shapes (rather than elliptical). I can’t seem to find a single example of someone with a straighter body type as viewed from the front who is also rather round as viewed from the side, as I am. What is a Rounded Lateral Body…

7 Steps to Style - the style program that will change your life

7 Steps to Style is On Sale

shoppingBy Imogen LamportSeptember 21, 20192 Comments

This only happens once a year and it’s that time again!  Inside Out Style has recently turned 11 (can you believe it, Inside Out Style is a tweenager now) and I’m giving you the gift of $30 off the price of this program that will give you all the information you need to nail down:…

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

I am a light summer. Light/Pastel Colours. Does it not matter if I don’t wear my colours from my colour palette from waist down or would you advise to still wear my colours waist down? What about black shoes and a black bag for a light summer? The Colour Properties of Black Every colour has…

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

Wardrobe, Personal Style, PodcastBy 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

Wardrobe, PodcastBy 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…

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, 20196 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…

what to wear to bed back back or pregnant

What to Wear to Bed When You’ve Got a Bad Back or are Pregnant

Wardrobe, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportJuly 31, 20198 Comments

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,…

7 Steps to Create Your Fabulous Fashion Formula

7 Steps to Creating Your Fabulous Fashion Formula

Wardrobe, outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportJuly 19, 20196 Comments

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 …

How to Style Sneakers

How to Style Sneakers with Everything

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportJuly 18, 20198 Comments

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…

Sick of Thinking About What to Wear? 4 Ways to Deal with Image Burn Out

Wardrobe, capsule wardrobes, style tips, WellbeingBy Imogen LamportJuly 12, 201915 Comments

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…

The anatomy of Slimming Prints - how to choose prints that make you look slimmer

The Anatomy of a Slimming Print

prints and patterns, Fabric, videosBy Imogen LamportJuly 10, 20193 Comments

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…

What You Must Know About Choosing Prints for Patterned Skin

What You Must Know About Choosing Prints for Patterned Skin

prints and patterns, Fabric, videosBy Imogen LamportJuly 3, 20194 Comments

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…

The Essential Travel Accessory for the Stylish Woman

Wardrobe, Sponsored Posts, travelBy Imogen LamportJune 28, 20191 Comment

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…

How to choose the right print that goes with your personality

How to Choose the Right Prints for Your Personality

prints and patterns, Personal Style, videosBy Imogen LamportJune 27, 20191 Comment

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…

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