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Category Archives: Wardrobe

Packing for an Image Consultants Conference

About Imogen, travel, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 30, 200928 Comments

Here is my challenge, I’m packing to fly to LA to attend the AICI (Association of Image Consultants International) annual conference.  What should I wear?   The dress code is:   Business attire is appropriate for daytime conference programs and evening events. May temperatures range from an average high of 81ºF/27ºC to an average low of 54ºF/12ºC.…

Recessionista Fashionista Tips

Have You Thought About Upcycling Your Clothes?

Alterations, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 27, 200914 Comments

When economic times are tough, what can we do to save on our wardrobe? Here are 4 easy to follow budget fashion tips for the Recessionista Fashonista. 1. Alter You can make a garment fit properly with alterations.  I spend a lot of time in wardrobes pinning garments, adding darts when it’s too boxy, taking…

Why Do We Love What We Buy and Hate What is in Our Wardrobe?

Why Do We Love What We Buy and Hate What is in Our Wardrobe?

Personal Style, shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 22, 200929 Comments

Why is it that when we are in a shop and we ‘must‘ buy a new piece of clothing, do we love it so much then that we are compelled to part with our hard earned money (or even worse, spend on credit), yet when we get it home, add it to the wardrobe and…

Do I keep it or chuck it?

favourite blogs, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportApril 11, 200918 Comments

I was just over at Cosmo’s blog reading some back posts, and she mentioned she’ d moved and not unpacked some boxes of clothes for months.  She was wondering, if she hadn’t missed the clothes, should she just chuck it all out? With that in mind, here is my quick, 3 questions to ask yourself…

Learn How to Pack Light – Win a Copy

travel, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 23, 200915 Comments

Well, after years in the making (and I’m telling you it’s been years, I started writing this ebook way back in the late 1990s when I was a publicist for Penguin Books and spent my time on the road and in the air with authors promoting their books), I’ve finally finished my new ebook Travelling…

How to Dress the A (Pear) Shaped Body

small bust, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 15, 200923 Comments

 Kelly, from I’ll Be Back requested some help working out how to dress her A shaped body, so I’ve put this polyvore together for her, and hppefully it will help some others too.     Kelly works as a Legal Assistant and so wants to look approachable yet professional at work, and at the weekends…

Which shoe vamp to choose - discover which is ideal for you and your outfit

How to Look Taller and Make Your Legs Look Longer

Accessories, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportMarch 13, 200921 Comments

Ever wandered how to look taller and make your legs look longer? Don’t want to (or can’t) wear a heel? How to look taller and make our legs look longer Well then you need to consider your shoe vamp. Shoe Vamp – what is is and why does it matter? I’m always going on about low…

how to choose jeans that are neither mutton nor lamb aka too young or old and frumpy

Age Appropriate Jeans

outfits, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 12, 200918 Comments

Following on from my post on How Not to Look Like Mutton Dressed as Lamb, some interesting thoughts were put forward. Karen asked that I do something on Jeans for the woman who is neither mutton nor lamb, who is of a certain age, so I’ve created this little image to share with you.  …

Outfits that are neither too old and frumpy nor too young and try hard

How Not to Look Like Mutton Dressed as Lamb

Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 11, 200915 Comments

One of the most common issues many women face is that as they get older they worry about dressing inappropriately for their age – the old “mutton dressed as lamb” issue. How Not to Look Like Mutton Dressed as Lamb Interestingly, what I’ve discovered with my clients, is that if that thought ever crosses their…

What do You Pack When Travelling?

travel, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 13, 200918 Comments

I’m currently writing an ebook on packing tips – and I want your input – what are your essentials that you never leave home without? How much do you take for a week? How much do you take for 2-3 weeks? What do you leave behind? How big is the bag your take? What are…

What’s My Style? Dressing my H shape (no waist) busty body

About Imogen, Accessories, H shape, slim your waistBy Imogen LamportFebruary 6, 200921 Comments

If I had to describe my personal style in 3 words it would be creative, dramatic, feminine. When I discovered my personal style preferences when I was undertaking my image consultant training (though it has developed and morphed some in the past few years), I finally understood why I can’t wear sneakers if I’m not…

What to wear when you have a curvy X shape petite body

How to Dress the Petite Curvy Body

style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 4, 200913 Comments

Petite and curvy can be a little tricky to dress, so how do you take the X shape rules and then make them work for a petite height so that nothing overwhelms? And of course, your style also needs to relate to your personality too – this is part of the style puzzle that can…

Michelle Obama Style

Michelle Obama Challenge

favourite blogs, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 3, 200915 Comments

Cat from Thrify Muse has challenged the blogging world to take part in the Michelle Obama Wardrobe Challenge. Here is my take on Michelle Obama’s personal style. Do you think she would wear this outfit?

boring outfit accessorizing

How to Dress the Petite, Mature Body with Style

Accessories, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 27, 200911 Comments

Deja Pseu of Une Femme d’un Certain Age asked for help. She is petite, and in her words: “I think the biggest issue is dressing my 5’1″ body, especially finding petite (short) styles that work for my shape and are flattering. I have broad shoulders, big bust (34DD) short-waisted. Currently size 10 US/14UK. I’ve settled…

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This is Why I Love my Job

About Imogen, Image Consulting, shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 25, 20098 Comments

I’ve just spent the past 2 weeks teaching an Image Consulting Training Course, and during the process, my students do real consultations with a client, the students do colour analysis, a style consultation, wardrobe audit and personal shopping expedition. This was the feedback I received from one of our student’s clients, and this is the…

How to Fold a T-Shirt in 2 seconds

storage, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 22, 200917 Comments

I’ve spent the past two weeks teaching an image consultant training course (that is, all the skills and knowledge you need to become an image consultant), and today we were talking about wardrobes, hanging clothes and folding. One of my students asked how to fold a t-shirt and I remembered I’d seen this great guide…

What to wear shopping for clothes

10 Tips for What to Wear When Clothes Shopping

shopping, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 21, 200913 Comments

When I take a client shopping, it’s worthwhile suggesting an outfit, as we want to make it as easy as possible to get changed repeatedly. Having spent many hours/days/months shopping with clients over the years, I’ve learned that what you wear can make a huge difference to your shopping experience. Here are my recommendations. What…

Fashionably Fabulous, Not Frumpy or Fashion Victim

style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 8, 200913 Comments

These tips you may agree or disagree with, but they are a guide for the woman who is passed the age of 30. “How to stay fashionable when half of the current fashions don’t suit my shape particularly when I like the look of them.” Understanding what suits you – the colours, contrasts, clothing styles…

How to Improve Your Image While Watching TV lazy girl's guide to looking stylish

The Lazy Girls Guide to Looking Good – How to Improve Your Image While Watching TV

Beauty, style tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 7, 200910 Comments

How to Improve Your Image While Watching TV Ok you think I’ve gone mad – you can watch TV and look better? How is this so? Here are my top ten tips: 1. De-pil jumpers – while you’re sitting in front of the TV, get out all your jumpers and de-pil them. If you don’t…

Ideas on how to refashion and revamp your clothes and accessories

Why You Should Revamp Your Clothes and Accessories Rather than Buying Something New

Alterations, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 6, 200911 Comments

  Did you know that sewing machine sales have skyrocketed in recent years. This made me think – are people actually going to start making their clothes again? Or is it more about revamping and altering what they currently own? As an image consultant, I spend a lot of time in people’s wardrobes. They often think I’m…

New Years Image Resolutions

Body Shapes, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 4, 20098 Comments

Wear sunscreen – every day of the year – no matter where you live –even if you don’t think you’re going to go outside. 80% of wrinkles come from environmental damage. Just look of pictures of Brigitte Bardot today and compare her to her 20 year old self … not a good advertisement for baking…

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