This is an interesting question as I’ve heard persuasive arguments for both options. Which would you rather be? Underdressed or Overdressed? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this topic in this video. The Underdressed to Overdressed Continuum and Personality Type This isn’t a black and white question, as really the overdressed…
Do you ever think about having a future-focused wardrobe? It’s something that will occur to some of us, and for others, it’s something that feels like a completely foreign concept. When you think about your current wardrobe, every single thing in there is based on a decision that happened in history (even if you just…
Are you in a style rut? They have been pretty common after the pandemic lockdowns as there wasn’t a need to get dressed up. Then we can get out of the habit of getting dressed up or just feeling conspicuous as everyone else is still dressing down in their activewear. The lack of being able…
Do you have a preference in your life for things to remain more stable or to have more variety and difference? What’s interesting, is that this may influence your wardrobe choices as well as other choices in your life. Discover How Your Personality Type May Influence Your Style and Need for Either Stability or Variety…
Do you know why you have so many clothing and style mistakes in your wardrobe? It’s often something we never really know why this happens, we can blame retailers and our own proclivity for purchasing clothes that are only “OK” or “it’ll do” passable (because we are sick of shopping, or the sales assistant was…
How much do you want your style to blend in or stand out? Do you want to be the focus of attention or to disappear into the background? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this in the video. Watch the Video on Blending in or Standing out with your Style This is…
What does playing it safe with your style mean to you? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this in the video below and link it to personality type. Do you want to stand out or blend in? Do you naturally want to play it safe? It feels comfortable? or Do you feel…
When you think about your shoe wardrobe what’s inside? Depending on where you live, your lifestyle, the climate, work dress codes, and of course personal preferences there are so many different considerations you need to make to have a shoe wardrobe that works for every aspect of your life. This post gives you some things…
It’s not what is similar to others that makes you memorable, instead, it’s your differences. Rather than wearing a style that is a bit of a clone of everyone else you see around you, wearing the same fashion trends in the same way as every other person which ends up making you bland, think about…
Reader Question: How do I create my own figure flattery guidelines when I have to take into consideration my body shape, my body proportions and my body variations? This is what I call the body equation and here are tips on how you can put together your own set of personalised guidelines, as you are…
What has fear got to do with your style? Turns out for many of us, a whole lot! Watch the Video to Find out Why The author Daniel Pink recently released a book called The Power of Regret: How looking Backward Moves Us Forward all about our biggest regrets, what are the most common regrets…
Transitioning To Dresses And Skirts When You Always Wear Trousers And Tops Reader Question: I would really love to wear more dresses and skirts, something more feminine in the way of clothing. I mostly wear trousers and mid-length tops because I’m overweight so I’m inclined to be self-conscious of wearing something different. I find it…
Do you find it harder to dress in summer or when it’s hot or humid because fabrics seem to think and you can’t hide the lumps and bumps under layers? So How do You Dress to Look Stylish and Stay Cool in Humidity or Summer? Fabric for Summer Style Fabrics for hot and humid climates…
Did you know that there is a shoe colour that will work with all your outfits? If you’re like many women who don’t want (can’t afford, or just don’t have the space for) an Imelda Marcos shoe wardrobe with thousands of shoes in every colour and style, then finding your ideal shoe colour will really…
You are a Unique Being As they say… Always be yourself, unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn. And since unicorns are unique … Your style is unique to you. You will not find it by copying others. You may find inspiration from others, but your style is your own. Your…
Tips on Putting Together Tops and Blazers with Different Hem Shapes When thinking about putting together an outfit, you want to create an outfit that is aesthetically pleasing and contains harmonious elements. To do this, you want to consider the principles of coordination or the elements contained in other parts of your outfit already that…
When you’re petite, finding the right clothes can be a challenge. Along with dressing for your body shape, your height and proportions matter, too. When you have a straight body shape like an H shape, there is not much definition between the shoulders, waist and hips. As with all H shape bodies, petite, average or…
Today I am answering a question about how to incorporate feminine elements to a classy outfit. When we think about classic style, we’re talking about conservative and traditional items of clothing. Classic style comes from traditional men’s businesswear. It’s all about the Yang – smooth, crisp, straight and structured elements. A straight vertical line, opaque fabrics…
Maybe there’s a better way… How to find the right balance of practical clothing that work from general household chores to running to the shops. Reader Question – How do I find the right balance of clothing for my varied life? From home cleaning and yard maintenance to going out to the shops. I like…
Do you ever find yourself staring at your closet full of clothes and feeling like you’ve got absolutely nothing to wear? During those dark times, it might seem like the only logical course of action is to go shopping but shopping is frequently the last thing you should do. The very fact that you just…
Recently a reader asked me if “Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others and be more toned down or to go ahead and be more unique and not from here?” This is an interesting question as there is no one right answer and really does come down to you…
