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Body Shapes Explained – V shape (Inverted Triangle)

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 28, 200840 Comments

To be a V shape, your shoulders need to be wider than your hips, by a good couple of inches. You may or may not have a waist, many V shapes have a shorter waist, if so, then use the tips from the H shape through your waist area – that is – no tucking,…

Body Shapes Explained – A Shape (pear)

Body Shapes, Face Styles, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportSeptember 25, 20086 Comments

Now to the classic womanly shape of the A, which has the healthiest distribution of fat and the least likely to have heart disease (you lucky things!).   The A shape woman has shoulders that are narrower than her hips/thighs, so you can check this by measuring both at their widest points and seeing if…

Body Shapes Explained – H Shape (rectangle)

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 23, 200858 Comments

. . Your hips and shoulders are pretty much the same width (you can measure them if you’d like to check), but your waist measurement is less than 9″ smaller than your hip/shoulder measurements.   So you don’t have a waist, and no matter how much dieting you do, you’re never going to have one.…

X Shape - what to wear

Body Shapes Explained – X Shape Hourglass

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 22, 200823 Comments

Defining the X (Hourglass) Shape The X shape body has shoulders and hips relatively the same size, and a defined waist. The widest part of the body is the thighs, not the bottom, when viewed from the front.  This is a defining point in distinguishing between the two hourglass body shapes (8 and X) you can…

how to dress your body shape

What Body Shape am I? Body Shapes Explained

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 21, 20084 Comments

People seem to be obsessed with understanding what their body shape is, they feel that if they just knew that then they’d know exactly how to dress, unfortunately, body shape is only 1 element of dressing your body, there are also other considerations, such as body proportions, body variations (ie. big bust, petite, luscious bottom…

How to Broaden Your Shoulders with a Jacket

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 19, 20085 Comments

If you’re an A shape, 8 Shape or X shape and want to broaden your shoulders to make your hips look slimmer, here are a few styles to consider.  What we’re using here is the rules of horizontal lines (that you can read about here.)   If you want to make your hips look smaller,…

Why the mom jean is a crime against fashion

More Denim Matters the Mom Jeans

Image Consulting, StyleBy Imogen LamportSeptember 17, 20082 Comments

I’m scared, very very scared, when I see women wearing “mom jeans” down at the supermarket, I’ve always just assumed that they’re old, they’ve been in their closet for years and years, and that the poor old mom just hasn’t had time to go out and treat herself to a nice new pair of flattering…

How to Make Your Shoulders Look Broader – Which Will Make Your Hips Look Slimmer

Body Proportions, Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 15, 2008Leave a comment

If you want to broaden your shoulders to balance your hips, why not look for epaulette detail, such as in this cardigan from Gap. This detail helps to add width and fullness to the shoulders and draws attention up the body and away from the booty.   This military inspired cardigan also from Gap will…

What to Wear with Boots and Shooties

Accessories, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 8, 20088 Comments

There seems to be a range of names given to these kind of shoe/boots, but no matter what you call them, what do you wear them with?   For example, these shooties end at the ankle (all pics from DUO boots which are available in foot sizes 2-10 and in 21 calf size options (30-50cm),…

How to choose a flattering swimsuit for your figure

How to Choose Flattering Swimwear

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 5, 20081 Comment

I was in the shops yesterday and noticed that suddenly racks of swimwear has appeared – so for all of us in the Southern Hemisphere who are heading toward summer or around the equator where it’s always warm, I thought I’d put in some tips on choosing a new swimming costume (bathers or togs as…

10 Style Tips for the Voluptuous Petite Woman

10 Style Tips for the Voluptuous Petite Woman

Body Variations, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportSeptember 4, 20086 Comments

I’ve been asked to give the busty, voluptuous petite woman some tips on what to wear. Keep it simple, the shorter you are the more simple your clothes need to be, avoid lots of frills and flounces, details and pockets, they will all overwhelm your smaller frame. Keep your outfits as free of detail as…

Choosing Skirts – The Straight Skirt

Body Shapes, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 4, 2008Leave a comment

If you like the look of a straight or pencil skirt, which shape should you choose for your body? This Premise skirt from Nordstrom with pleat details at the waistband is only suitable for women who are and I shape, straight up and down and very slim, with no hips as it will give you…

How to Choose ombre garments to flatter your figure

The Art of Ombre

Colour, Fabric, Fashion Trends, Prints and Patterns, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 2, 20082 Comments

Ombre (or shaded dyeing) is a fashion trend that’s been around in both hair and clothing, but how to wear it so it’s flattering and what to be wary of so you don’t buy an unflattering garment. The thing to remember is the rule of advancing and receding colours Dark colours recede and make things…

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Eyes Up, Eyes Down

Body Shapes, Prints and Patterns, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 2, 20081 Comment

How to Choose a Garment with Detail Have you ever thought about where a garment is making you look? Garments can have focal points, particularly with pattern and detail (or colour changes) so it’s good to be aware of where these are and what is ideal for you. Design details can draw attention to different…

How to layer cardigans and jackets over tunics

How to Layer Over Tunic Tops

Body Proportions, Outfits, Reader QuestionsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 1, 20087 Comments

Rebecca from The Space Between My Peers had this Reader Question which she was having difficulty answering and asked if I could help, so here goes: I was wondering whether you’d do a post of layering length of jackets/cardigans over tops. I was thinking about how to combine short/regular/long cover-ups over short/regular/tunic length tops. This…

This is How to Create Curves for an I Shape Body

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportAugust 31, 20081 Comment

If you’re one of those women who would describe their shape as ‘boyish’ or ‘beanpole’ these tips are for you. I use the term I Shape for this body shape, it can also be called a slim rectangle, banana, celery, beanpole and all other assorted vegetables! But, if you would describe yourself as curvy and…

Best Tops to Balance Your Body – Pears

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportAugust 31, 2008Leave a comment

An A shape or Pear shape body has narrower shoulders than hips. If you’re not sure if this is your body shape, why not do my body shape calculator quiz here and then download your free Body Shape Bible which is full of tips on how to dress your shape. If you’re an A (otherwise…

choosing shoes to make your legs look longer

How to Choose Shoes to Make Your Legs Look Longer

Accessories, Body Proportions, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportAugust 31, 20084 Comments

You weren’t blessed in the leg department with those “legs that go on forever”?  No need to fret, I’ve got the optical illusion tips to help you fake longer looking legs. Which Shoes to Wear with a Skirt If you’re wearing a skirt, then choose a shoe in a colour that relates to your skin…

How to belt when you don't have a defined waist

To Belt or Not To Belt? Which Body Shapes Look Best in Belts

Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportAugust 22, 2008Leave a comment

What are the Rules of Belting? Belting is common on dresses and some coats, so when styles of dress that include belts are in fashion the question is should you follow this trend or ignore it completely and if you don’t want to ignore it, how do you make it look as good as possible…

How to choose a flattering fabric - stiff vs fluid fabric

How to Choose a Slimming Fabric

Drape, texture and sheen, FabricBy Imogen LamportAugust 19, 20088 Comments

The fabric a garment is made in, can completely alter the way it sits and whether it is flattering or not for your body. If you’re a more cushioned type of person, be very aware of the fabrics you choose as they can make you appear to add or lose weight.   For example, this…

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