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Category Archives: Wardrobe

Weekly Wrap – FABruary Style Challenge

Accessories, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 4, 2013Leave a comment

OK, so it’s only been a couple of days, but I”m loving your input an interpretations of the challenge.  There are lots of pics around the interweb: Don’t forget you too can search in Twitter and Instagram and Pinterest by searching on #FabStyle.   If you add in my username @imogenlamport I will be notified…

Denim with Style – FABruary Style Challenge

Personal Style, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 3, 20134 Comments

Denim is something that many of us wear a lot. For many our jeans are a go to item. I was considering whether or not I should include denim in the style challenge at all as it’s too many people’s fall back, so I thought that I’d twist it up and insist that it be…

Arm Candy with Bangles and Bracelets

Accessories, Personal Style, style tips, Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 1, 201319 Comments

  How to add some arm candy to your outfit. Wear a watch Wear a watch with a bracelet or two Wear a cuff on your upper arm Wear a stack of bracelets, try putting different ones together Wear a shirt with an interesting cuff Wear gloves with fur trim What’s your favourite flavour of…

Why Your Image Matters So Much

dress codes, ResearchBy Imogen LamportJanuary 28, 20131 Comment

How does your appearance affect your chances in the job market?  There are numerous studies that have shown that your appearance will seriously affect your chance of getting a job, getting a promotion, and even, if you a commit a crime, going to jail.  A recent Australian study has again confirmed this fact. Now, it’s…

Wardrobe Heroes and Supporting Acts

Uncategorized, Personal Style, videos, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 17, 20139 Comments

You may remember that I wrote a post about Heroes and Supporting Acts some time ago, if not, you can read it here. In this video, Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I discuss this concept in more detail.

Summer Wardrobe Capsule in Warm Colours

capsule wardrobesBy Imogen LamportDecember 7, 201210 Comments

I catch up with your blog every day or so and have learnt so much. This item about the capsule wardrobe is fantastic, could you please please please do a similar one for a summer capsule wardrobe. I think I have the basics of the winter wardrobe together but I struggle with my summer wardrobe.…

How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe that Works for You

capsule wardrobesBy Imogen LamportDecember 5, 201219 Comments

I just discovered your website, and I love the photos of your wardrobe capsules. I’ll be moving from an equatorial, tropical climate (think hot and humid) to the cold dark north of Finland. I will essentially have to buy a new wardrobe from scratch, which seems scary (I hate shopping) and exciting (I get to…

How to Make a Shrug from a Square Scarf

Accessories, Personal Style, style tipsBy Imogen LamportNovember 30, 20127 Comments

You may have noticed that I wore a scarf as a shrug on Melbourne Cup Day, and one of my lovely readers asked me to show how I made it. Luckily it’s very simple! There are two ways of doing it – the non-sew and the sew options. If you’re not a sewer or don’t…

How to Choose Jewellery for The Season

Accessories, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 20121 Comment

  Hi Imogen, I have the following question: living in the Northern hemisphere I am wondering what jewellery looks right in the darker seasons. More sparkle? Warmer or deeper colours? What styles look good with warmer clothes? I look horrible in turtlenecks so will continue to wear wider necklines (covered with a scarf, obviously, outside)…

What We Wore Melbourne Cup Day 2012

Accessories, Colour, Personal Style, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportNovember 6, 2012Leave a comment

I was lucky enough to score an invite from Gem Marketing to The Birdcage at the 2012 Melbourne Cup.  I didn’t have a huge amount of time to prepare, but I managed to make a new fascinator to wear and turn a scarf into a wrap to cover my shoulders and upper arms.  I also…

How to Wear the Shoulder Straps on Handbags

AccessoriesBy Imogen LamportOctober 26, 2012Leave a comment

A bag question for my new style guru: All the top handle bags seem to come with shoulder straps. It’s nice to have the option of slinging the bag over your shoulder if your hands are full, but when you are carrying it by the handles or over your arm, the strap dangles below the…

How to Choose a Flattering Coat Length

Body Proportions, outer-wearBy Imogen LamportOctober 24, 201222 Comments

I was asked by Ingrid of Norway how to choose a flattering coat length, and I know all you in the Northern Hemisphere are getting to grips with colder weather, so here is a quick guide. Longer coats work best on longer people, shorter coats on shorter people.  Of course if you live somewhere that…

How to Store Knitwear

Reader questions, storage, style tipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 16, 20122 Comments

What is the best way to store knits/sweaters so that they hold their shape? But also so that they are easy to access and coordinate for outfits? I’ve put most of my clothes on hangers coordinated by color, which helps a lot, but I don’t think I’m supposed to hang sweaters. Do you have any…

What to wear to be a stylish mother - get the best tips on dressing to flatter and look stylish in clothes that are practical and comfortable

M is for Mothers with Style – 12 Wardrobe Essentials

Beauty, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 10, 20122 Comments

    Many women, after they become mothers, end up losing their style as they spend all their time and energy looking after their families, as they put themselves at the bottom of their lists. With body shape changes also common side effects of childbearing, and often a change of lifestyle, many women feel lost…

Dress Codes and Your Work Culture

dress codes, Reader questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportOctober 8, 20122 Comments

My question is how much can I differ from the dress culture at my office? February is the coldest month where I live. I’ve been thinking of wearing my jacket at work as a extra. The thing is, is that very few women who work in my building wear a blazer / jacket. There are…

Levels of Refinement

Accessories, dress codes, Fabric, occasion dressing, Reader questions, style rulesBy Imogen LamportSeptember 28, 201216 Comments

Question regarding DRESSING UP/DOWN: I have many cardigans – cotton, colourful, not v structured, they are pretty but casual. If I was to wear any of these with something elegant, such as a top and a skirt, both made of satin, the cardigan would not dress the top and skirt down, it would simply look…

How to Accessorize with Hats, Scarves and Gloves

Accessories, Colour, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportSeptember 24, 20124 Comments

  I received this question from a reader: What role should winter gloves/scarves/hats play in accessorizing? I’m still figuring out how to make scarf/jewelry/shoes/bags all work together in a not matchy-matchy way, and now that it’s getting cold, and winter adds another set of items to coordinate. (Also, I happen to work in a cold…

What to wear to work- 12+ outfit ideas to steal for the office

What to Wear to Look Credible and Professional in a Relaxed Business Environment

dress codes, Reader questions, style tipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 17, 20126 Comments

Can you do a post for professional yet comfortable clothes for those who work in education? You asked – here is my answer – as I know that it’s more than just the education sector that has this same issue. For those who work in a more relaxed business environment such as the education sector,…

How to make an LBD look good when black washes you out

How to Wear the LBD When Black Isn’t Your Best Colour

Colour, Fabric, occasion dressing, style tips, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 14, 20129 Comments

What about ‘the little black dress’? I am a ‘summer’ (cool, soft and light colouring) and therefore black is not a good colour for me, yet I would love to wear a little black dress on special occasions. Would I be able to get away with that? Wear it at night When you turn out…

How to update your classics and make them more modern, feminine and creative

What to Do When You’re Bored with Your Style

Personal Style, Accessories, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 8, 201210 Comments

I’m not sure if this is the place to ask, but I have a question. My style is and has always classic, (think Jackie or Audrey-esque) but I’m struggling with feeling like it’s boring. I am longing for a very stylish vibe while maintaining a classy and timeless style overall. I am a pastors wife…

13 Ways to Wear a Pashmina or Long Rectangular Scarf

Accessories, style tipsBy Imogen LamportAugust 29, 201217 Comments

This video of 13 different ways to tie a pashmina or long rectangular style scarf whether winter or summer weight can help you add a little interest to your outfit. Want more ideas on scarf tying? Check out my ebook The Finishing Touch: perfecting the art of accessorizing.

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