Hi Imogen. I’d like to ask you about a certain style that has been around for quite awhile now. Being a tall H I’m glad I don’t have to tuck in my blouses. I’m from the tucked in generation (in my 50’s) and I keep on seeing jackets that end way above the hem of…
Lynne asked the other day in a comment: I’ve always stuck to dark shoes myself (yes, I’m brunette) or red — I have a weakness for red shoes. But I have a different shoe question. Because of back and foot issues, it is physically impossible for me to wear heels (or wedges with equivalent elevation).…
Shoes are a really important part of your outfit – even though you want to dress your portrait first, we notice the whole of you as you enter or leave a room and if the shoes don’t work, they can create an unwanted focal point, or create disharmony. So how do you choose shoes? What…
Hi Imogen, I am 5’0 and 120lb with a figure of eight shape. I am very short waisted (my waist is the smallest about 1.5 inches from the bottom of my bust). So I’ve been wearing shirts untucked with a belt as I have a little bit of a belly. The only thing is, it…
Seattle based ex-blogger Kari (from In Kari’s Wardrobe) is today’s Stylish Thoughts contributor. What I love about Kari is her obvious joy in taking the time to get dressed and working with her personal style. How would you describe your personal style? Colorful, modern classic, ladylike with sass. I like wearing figure-conscious silhouettes that flatter…
I had a question re wardrobe (& btw-thank you for YOUR 5 STEP FORMULA FOR A FABULOUS WARDROBE it’s been really useful.) I have a 4 month old baby girl, so especially as an aspiring colour consultant I have been on a misison to get my wardrobe organised, also to reflect the new me (as…
I’ve been invited by Gem Marketing to the VRC Oaks Club Luncheon on Wednesday and the dress code is Racewear – so I thought that I’d put together some outfits and let you vote on which outfit I should wear. I’ve taken some photos and included some close ups of the hats – so now…
It’s currently Spring Racing Carnival here in Melbourne and there are hats and fascinators everywhere. If you’re going to a Melbourne Cup event or any of the race days what should you know about wearing hats and some of the conventions associated with each of the days? Derby Day – Black and White Official Flower…
People always ask me, what do you wear to an image consultants conference? I mean – the pressure to appear stylish in front of a group of your peers. So I took a bunch of snaps of some of the outfits that were at the conference to share with you. Image consultants aren’t scared of…
Having just spent the last 3 days at the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) Sydney Chapter conference I took lots of photos and thought that today I’d share with you some of the accessories that were seen there. There were gorgeous necklaces, rings, shoes, tights, watches and I’ve captured just a few here. I’ve…
I’ve recently received a couple of emails asking for help: Which (flattering) colors would you choose to make light spring look serious? and Thanks for sharing those videos about finding your right colors. Very informative AND inspiring. This explains why I have a hard time finding serious looking, neutral color combinations that suit me. I…
Here is a short video I’ve made about the length of sleeves on jackets. It’s one of the most common fit issues I see with clothes and in people’s wardrobes, yet can have a huge impact on your appearance. Watch this short video.
Dear Imogen, I would be most grateful – on behalf of all the ladies blessed with wide calves – if you could write a post about winter fashion for women who can’t wear boots. Personally, my stocky legs and circulation problems prevent me from wearing boots – even if could find a pair that fits,…
The Third piece is your hero, it’s the accessory or piece of clothing that can add the excitement and personality to your outfit when everything else you’re wearing are basics or supporting acts. Quite often it can be some sort of jacket, other times it will be a great piece of jewellery. The 3rd piece…
How to Look Smart at Work When You’re Just Not a Suit Person I was recently asked to write a post about how to look smart at work when suits are just not your thing (but others are wearing them). The key, is to look for clothes with some structure. When we think about a…
Video is a medium that has become more and more popular, from Facebook Live, Skype, Instagram videos, Messenger Video to video conferencing and webinars all part of daily life it seems. With our smart phones in our hands we can make a video so easily. It’s often worthwhile to consider if you’re making a video…
Today I’m excited to be introducing the lovely Vix from Building a Colorful life who lives in Oregon in the USA. 1** What is the secret to great style? As many of my posts center on how I’m learning to dress myself after decades of being style-impaired, I’m still trying to unravel that! While I…
Many of us own both gold and silver jewellery, but tend to wear one more than the other, but still want to wear all our pieces. So how can you mix your metal jewellery with style? The key to mixing metals is to have one as dominant at around 75% and the other subordinate at…
If you have to wear glasses what are some of the things you should consider when choosing your next eye glasses frames? There are a number of elements to consider: 1. The bridge width and placement 2. The depth 3. The colour Watch this short video to help you choose your next frames Want to…
A lovely reader asks: Please can you do something for dressing a short-waisted H too? I’m like super short – there’s about an inch between by ribcage and my hip, so I tend to stick with dresses, but that’s not always practical for chasing two young kids. To start with, think about dressing using a…
There are a plethora of style rules to follow and sure they’ll help you look fabulous and flatter you body and colouring. But doesn’t it sometimes get boring following rules. I wanted to show you in one outfit the rules I’ve followed and the one I’ve broken. Verily dress Breaking the Rules Today I wore…
