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5 Things to Consider When You’re Doing a Wardrobe Clear-out

Wardrobe, videosBy Imogen LamportFebruary 13, 20207 Comments

The start of a season or the start of the year are often times that you may think about doing a bit of a wardrobe clear-out – cull or reorganization. Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I got chatting about this and decided to turn on the camera of our video-conference call and share…

7 Ironing Hacks for People Who Hate Ironing

7 Ironing Hacks for People Who Hate Ironing

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 11, 20209 Comments

Do you love ironing?  I know some who do, they find it like a meditation… but for me, not my idea of a fun time!  So I asked Bianca who is an expert on all things ironing to write me some tips to ease the ironing burden, as I’m sure that others may feel a…

How to hem jeans

How to Hem Jeans in 5 Steps Without Losing the Original Hem

WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 30, 20196 Comments

by Helen Spencer from hellosewing.com So, your jeans are too long for you and you don’t want to go to the tailor and spend money on this simple alteration? That is an unfortunate scenario indeed, but it’s not a reason for you to be down. If you don’t want to go to the tailor then…

How to create your own body shape guidelines

3 Essentials to Consider When Your Body Doesn’t Fit One of the Standard Body Shapes

Body Proportions, Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportDecember 19, 20191 Comment

So you’ve read the body shape guidelines and thought to yourself “but my body doesn’t really fit into just one shape … I’m more of a mix of a couple of shapes”. Fortunately, you are not unusual and you don’t have to worry that nothing works for you.  All you have to do is understand…

Adhesive silicone bra review

Adhesive Bras – Do They Really Work?

shopping, Reviews, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 10, 20193 Comments

One of the great first-world conundrums for women in the era of the cold shoulder, off the shoulder and other strappy top era fashion trends, is what kind of bra to wear with these items? When the temperature is nearing 40C (over 100F) degrees, loose layered and not too many foundations are often a way…

recycle your old sneakers

How to Recycle Your Socks and Sneakers

Wardrobe, shoppingBy Imogen LamportDecember 5, 20194 Comments

Old socks with holes in them or just odd socks that have lost their pair? Worn out grubby sneakers? These are often apparel items that just get tossed in the bin, not good enough to give to any thrift store. I mean who wants your stinky old socks and shoes? Rather than throw them in…

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?

Wardrobe, capsule wardrobes, Personal StyleBy 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

Wardrobe, Accessories, shoppingBy 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…

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,…

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