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Category Archives: Fabric

Fabric – How your Personality affects your choice of prints and patterns

Fabric, harmonyBy Imogen LamportOctober 22, 20084 Comments

So we’ve looked at all the physical aspects of fabric, but now lets take a look at your personality and how that may affect your choice of fabrics. Classic If you would describe your style as of the Classic variety, you will chose plain fabrics, or maybe a discreet pinstripe at most. You will like…

Fabric – How to Choose Patterns and Prints

Fabric, harmony, prints and patternsBy Imogen LamportOctober 19, 20087 Comments

Another element of fabric is the pattern or print. How to choose one that works for you? One of the main influencers on which patterns we may choose is based on our personality, which I won’t get into on this post. But what I will go into here is how to choose a physically flattering…

Fabric Choices - Should I Choose Matte, Sheen or Shine?

Fabric Choices – Should I Choose Matte, Sheen or Shine?

Fabric, Drape, texture and sheenBy Imogen LamportOctober 17, 20083 Comments

Along with texture and drape, another element of fabric is the sheen. Some fabrics are matte – they don’t reflect light and appear to absorb light – these fabrics are the most SLIMMING fabrics as they don’t draw attention to your body. Which Fabric to Choose – Matte – Sheen – Shine Matte fabrics work…

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Which Sort of Fabric Drape to Choose for My Body

Drape, texture and sheen, FabricBy Imogen LamportOctober 15, 200810 Comments

What is Fabric Drape? Which kinds of fabrics should you look for? Why is this question even important?  Doesn’t it just matter that the style suits your body shape? Sadly the answer is that you need to take into consideration both the drape of the fabric and the style – this is why people will…

How to choose textures to harmonise with your skin and hair

How to Choose Flattering Texture in Fabrics

Fabric, Drape, texture and sheen, hairBy Imogen LamportOctober 15, 200811 Comments

Textured fabrics can be anything from lace to cable knits, devore velvet to quilted fabrics.What is best to do is match your level of texture, in your hair and skin, to texture in fabrics. Tips on Choosing Textures So someone with straight smooth hair and fine smooth skin will look best in flat or fabrics…

All About Choosing Fabrics

FabricBy Imogen LamportOctober 15, 2008Leave a comment

I was just over at The Space Between My Peers and there was a post about texture and drape of fabrics, where everyone was confused about whether or not these kinds of fabrics suited them. So I thought I’d try and clarify the issues. There are a number of elements to fabric – texture, drape,…

How to Choose ombre garments to flatter your figure

The Art of Ombre

Colour, Fabric, fashion trends, prints and patterns, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportSeptember 2, 20082 Comments

Ombre (or shaded dyeing) is a fashion trend that’s been around in both hair and clothing, but how to wear it so it’s flattering and what to be wary of so you don’t buy an unflattering garment. The thing to remember is the rule of advancing and receding colours Dark colours recede and make things…

Look for focal points in your garments to ensure that they are flattering on your figure. Find out more www.insideoutstyleblog.com

Eyes Up, Eyes Down

prints and patterns, Body Shapes, style tipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 2, 20081 Comment

How to Choose a Garment with Detail Have you ever thought about where a garment is making you look? Garments can have focal points, particularly with pattern and detail (or colour changes) so it’s good to be aware of where these are and what is ideal for you. Design details can draw attention to different…

How to choose a flattering fabric - stiff vs fluid fabric

How to Choose a Slimming Fabric

Drape, texture and sheen, FabricBy Imogen LamportAugust 19, 20088 Comments

The fabric a garment is made in, can completely alter the way it sits and whether it is flattering or not for your body. If you’re a more cushioned type of person, be very aware of the fabrics you choose as they can make you appear to add or lose weight.   For example, this…

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