How do you know if your contrast is working? If your outfit focal points are in the right places for you? Or if you’re wearing your outfit, rather than your clothes wearing you? There is a simple way to do it, and it takes, literally, 3 seconds!It’s called The Blink Test. How to Do the…
Chloe, author of the blog Fashion is my Forte – is a student at the University of Bath in the UK and is sharing her Stylish Thoughts here with us. What is the secret to great style? I believe the secret to great style is to simply be yourself and be as creative and exploratory…
How to lighten up a colourful, but medium to dark wardrobe for low/medium contrast value. Help Please! If you have overall lighter colouring but you’ve got an overall darker wardrobe, and realise that to look your best you need to lighten up your outfits – but you only have a medium value contrast – how…
The eternal question that I get asked repeatedly, is how to make your outfits stylish, but still relaxed enough to suit your casual environment? And now let’s add another ingredient to this mix – that not everyone likes wearing jeans – so what to wear instead so you don’t look either over-dressed or sloppy and…
Got some events or weddings coming up and you don’t want to spend a fortune on outfits? Why not think about wearing one base outfit and then changing up elements of the outfit to dress it up or down, depending on the style and formality of the event you’re attending. What You Need to Wear…
When considering all the style rules (guidelines) some can get bogged down in the detail, trying to get every single thing perfect in every outfit. Sure this is admirable but is it really necessary? Is there such a thing as the perfect outfit? When is good enough, good enough? In this podcast episode with Jill…
What’s realistic with regards to the style rules? What is enough? Should you strive for perfect or is good enough – good enough? When should you be satisfied? Find out more on the accompanying blog post here: Style Rules – Is there Such a Thing as the Perfect Outfit?
If you’ve been reading Inside Out Style for some time, you’d be aware that I believe that personality is the most important part of your personal style. This is because your clothes are your second skin. They shield you (or expose you) from the gaze of others. They communicate without you saying a word. They…
When thinking about putting together an outfit once you’ve got the basics sorted (find out more about my Outfit Formula and choosing the best neutral basics for you) you may want a uniting or linking piece that ties other elements of it together. This may be a garment or accessory that contains elements such as…
I discovered the fabulous style of Mrs Maya Plays on Instagram a few years back and have been following her ever since, enjoying her unique take on style and so was delighted when she agreed to share her Stylish Thoughts with Inside Out Style readers. Maya lives in Perth, Western Australia. And for those of…
In this podcast episode, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss how solid garments can still be classed as heroes. Not all statement (hero) items are prints, so what other elements of garments can be heroes and how can you tell the difference between a hero print and an interest print. Which Kind of…
Today we welcome Minal of the blog The Glam Nut. Based in Mumbai, India, she shares her take on style and how to travel in style with us. What is the secret to great style? Confidence is the secret to great style. If you aren’t confident enough of what you’re wearing, you will never succeed…
Now that you have your wardrobe basics sorted out (the first element of my outfit formula), it’s time to add in interest pieces. What’s an Interest Piece? An interest piece is a garment or accessory that has some interest or detail, such as: Colour Pattern Noticeable texture Sheen or shine elements Unusual or interesting construction…
A while back I created my outfit formula to help you think about the different elements you need in an outfit. There is no single formula that works for everyone (such as a dark , a light, colour and a print which I’ve seen claimed as the ultimate outfit formula that works for everyone) as…
From the island of Tasmania (that sits below mainland Australia, but is still a part of Australia) comes Jill James who writes the blog GrownupGlamour and today she’s sharing her Stylish Thoughts. What is the secret to great style? Great style starts with knowing yourself and understanding your body shape. From that starting point style…
I’d love to introduce you to Swiss blogger Yvonne of Funky Forty who is kind enough to share her Stylish Thoughts with us. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? The one thing I would always spend a lot of money on is a handbag. A designer handbag will…
After over 14 years of spending time in the wardrobes of women from all around the world, of different ages and occupations, the common theme I’ve discovered is that the very best wardrobes of the women who are most stylish are built over time. One shopping trip will not get you the wardrobe of your…
What to wear when you have a low contrast, light colouring or high colour contrast that don’t look great in traditional business colours and contrast – how to dress to be taken seriously and still look great. Find out more on the accompanying blog post www.insideoutstyleblog.com
One of the questions that came up on my Inside Out Style Lounge Facebook group was how to add interest to your summer outfits when it’s too hot for layers. Many women find cooler weather dressing much easier than hot weather, as they can add layers easily for that “third piece” element. So what to wear…
Prints: I find I usually default to solids because there seems to be an overwhelming amount of considerations with a print (color and value contrasts, size, modernity, age appropriateness, straight/curved lines, connected or individual pattern…). For example: sizewise -flower prints generally look like I’m lost in the garden, but would calico be twee? I find…
Do you hunt or gather when you shop? Do you grab and go, or do you fossick around when shopping? Discover more about shopping styles and how your personality may influence how you shop. Find out more on the accompanying blog post – https://insideoutstyleblog.com/2018/04/hunter-or-a-gatherer-shopping-style.html
