Belts are an accessory that can add interest and detail to your outfit. They can add definition or highlight your waist or hips (depending where you’re wearing them). But they can also draw an unflattering horizontal line (which is broadening as I’ve explained in the illusion of horizontal lines here) if you already have a…
In this video discussion, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss the concept of personal style and wardrobe cycles. What are personal style cycles? They relate to the speed to which you stick with the same style or alterntively how often you tend to replace your wardrobe or update your style. In this…
One thing I’ve noticed when going through many wardrobes in my image consulting career is that so many of us forget what we own. Frequently I discover items that the owner completely forgot they’d bought. This is particularly common when there are multiple garments on hangers or great big drawers where clothes get lost under…
All Boxed Up – Bella Beauty Box and HerFashion Box There are a number of fashion and beauty boxes on the market that are a subscription based service that post you a treat in the mail each month. Two available here in Australia are bellabox and Her Fashion Box and I thought I’d share the…
And how that can help you discover your personal style, let go of clothes that don’t suit and build a better wardrobe This morning I was having a conversation with one of my lovely image consultant (personal stylist) graduates and she mentioned that she has great difficulty throwing out clothes and makeup that don’t work,…
1. Match without Being Matchy Think about how you put together your accessories. There is no need to buy a matching set (and it can look kind of contrived in this modern age), so think about matching: Shapes Colours Textures Sheen Sparkle Metal Read: Matching jewellery – sets without beings sets 2. Level of Refinement…
Answering another reader’s question about choosing underwear (aka foundation garments) Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I tackle this subject in this video blog post. The Most Important Aspects of Choosing Great Foundation Garments Choosing the right shape of bra for what you’re wearing – tips here. Your underpants may need to be a…
Hi Imogen. I am working on making a wardrobe capsule. The colors are brown, red, grey and white. I have an argyle sweater that I would like to build the capsule around. Would like to have some print pieces in the capsule. My question, what print patterns would work with the argyle sweater or should…
Capsule Wardrobes are a great concept that can be a god-send to many. They don’t suit everyone, but if you’re trying to decide if you should “capsule” your wardrobe here are 5 excellent reasons to build a capsule wardrobe 1. You Want to Keep it Simple You enjoy owning very few clothes. You want to…
This has got to be the easiest garment to knit – seriously! Hand knits are right on trend this year and you can pay a fortune buying them, or a few days knitting one like this (I like to knit while watching TV, but nothing complicated so that I can just knit without looking which…
Hi Imogen, let me first tell you how much I appreciate all the information you share on your website, it has helped me tremendously in my goal to get more comfortable in my own body and improving my body image, so Thank you! Thecold weather is coming soon. I have rather recently developed a strong…
In the words of Iris Apfel “I worship at the alter of accessories” Why? Well they are an incredibly powerful way to change up your outfit without changing clothes. You don’t need a huge wardrobe. You really can dress an outfit up or down by changing a couple of accessories. Discover how to choose and…
There are heaps of ways to tie long rectangular scarves, many are more suited to winter weight scarves. These days there are so many huge summer weight rectangular scarves but tying them can prove kind of tricky. This way of tying works well with a larger scarf that you may find overwhelms your frame a…
Brought to you by Labassa Mansion Step into the Wardrobe of Miss Phryne Fisher For the many fans of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries TV series, one of the joys of the show are the amazing costumes designed by Marion Boyce (who was the award-winning costume designer for the recent film starring Kate Winslet, The…
“If you’re looking in my eyes you’re not looking at my thighs.” This is one of my favourite sayings – and it’s so true! Your face is the place we look when we are communicating with you. So many women dress to conceal what they perceive to be flaws and spend their time and energy…
Diamonds are a girls best friend. The fire, the sparkle, yes I love them and a girl can dream about having all sorts of divine gems to wear. Recently I was invited to come and discover the story of Rutherford which is a family run business who have been creating and selling new and fine…
There are a number of wardrobing and outfit planning apps out available so I asked my readers which they used and what they liked. Here are their thoughts and experiences on some of the wardrobe apps currently on the market. ClosetSpace Helen:I use ClosetSpace on my Android phone and occasionally the computer. Its essentially an…
The sixth and final brilliant strategy for creating your perfect wardrobe ….. drumroll please …. 6. Is it Versatile? There is no point (unless you’re Oprah or one of the super rich) in having a wardrobe full of clothes that only work together in one-outfit-combinations. What you want are clothes that can be easily mixed…
Have you thought about what your necklaces is communicating and where it’s drawing attention on your body? Discover my 5 Quick Tips for Choosing Necklaces in this video. Where does the necklace sit? A choker will shorten your neck. A long pendant will draw attention to your stomach. Consider the scale of the necklace. Do…
The fifth and penultimate strategy for creating your perfect wardrobe revolves around communication. 5. What Do Your Clothes Communicate? How does the garment or accessorycommunicate? Does it communicate: The right message for the occasion The right message for your life The right message for your personality The right message for your environment The right message…
Imogen I was hoping you could give some ideas on what to wear with leopard print loafers/flats. I’m seeing them in all the shops and I think they might be what I need to spark up my wardrobe. As a full time mum with some feet issues I’m always in flats or sneakers and I…
