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Category Archives: What to wear

how to flatter thick ankles

3 Top Tips to Choosing Shoes to Flatter a Thick Ankle

Accessories, Body Variations, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportMay 14, 20159 Comments

Recently I’ve had two readers ask me to write about how to flatter thicker ankles: Sometime it would be great if you could address ‘thick ankles’. They were the bane of my mother’s existence and sometimes I think they are of mine as well. They are why (along with horrible English weather) I almost always…

Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress X Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 13, 201520 Comments

As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the X Shape (commonly called the hourglass shape) So putting these…

where to start to find my style

Welcome to Inside Out Style

Personal Style, Where to StartBy Imogen LamportMay 7, 201526 Comments

Start Here to Discover Your Style Welcome and thanks for stopping by.  I’m Imogen Lamport AICI CIP and live in Melbourne Australia with my family (2 kids and 2 step kids plus gorgeous husband) and crazy whippets Bo and Arrow. My mission in life is to empower you to express your style. I really appreciate you…

Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress O Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportMay 6, 201511 Comments

As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the O Shape (commonly called the apple or oval shape) I…

What to Do When You Love a Style But it Doesn’t Love You

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 30, 20157 Comments

  What can you do if a style that you love doesn’t suit your body shape? I love the general vibe of loose fitting clothes, such as found at Eileen Fisher, but my body shape and stature suggests more classic, form fitting clothes are the way to figure flattery for me. When you love a…

Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress A Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportApril 29, 201512 Comments

As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the A Shape (commonly called the pear shape or triangle shape)…

how to wear scarves when busty

How to Wear Scarves When You’re Busty

Accessories, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 13, 20158 Comments

I was recently asked by a lovely reader if I can share my tips on scarf wearing when you have a larger bust.  So I’ve made a short video to tell you my tips.  Don’t forget to check out these other posts that show more ideas and tips for scarf tying. The Easy Way to…

how to dress your body shape

What Does Knowing Your Body Shape Really Tell You?

Body Shapes, Popular PostsBy Imogen LamportApril 10, 201512 Comments

  Given the number of people who contact me asking about identifying their body shape (if you’re not sure what body shape you have, do the Body Shape Quiz to find out!), it’s obviously something that is considered to be an important factor in the whole “finding flattering clothing” issue that many women face. I’m…

What Kind of Pants Style Suits Knock Knees and Curvy Calves

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportApril 8, 201525 Comments

Recently I received two requests for posts on issues surrounding trouser fit and flattery asking about issues such as knock knees and thick calves. Given my post on which pants suit your body shape I’m now going to go into these body variations. Knock knees (where the knees have an inward curve and then the…

body shape

Easy Style Guide to the Best Pants for Your Body Shape

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportApril 2, 201537 Comments

So when I’m talking pants here I’m not talking about your underpants (panties or knickers, whatever you call them). I’m talking the best shape of trousers for your body shape! Best Shape of Trousers for Your Body Shape I shape You are straight and may describe your shape as boyish, so create some curves with…

pattern mixing

My Style: Mixing Patterns

outfits, Personal Style, prints and patterns, style tipsBy Imogen LamportMarch 24, 20158 Comments

Your outfit doesn’t have to be complicated to be stylish. This is one of my current favourite combinations. I don’t wear it exactly the same every time, but it’s an easy outfit to wear.  I love the loose nature of this top, so easy to wear and it hides my tummy. How to Mix Patterns…

choosing the best skirt shape for your body

The Best Skirt For Your Body Shape

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportFebruary 10, 201514 Comments

I often get asked about the best shape garments for each body shape. So I thought I’d create this infographic for you to give you a simple set of guidelines. When thinking about shapes for each body shape, we are usually wanting to create the hourglass shape or the idea of two triangles stacked on…

How to Choose Accessories for a Short Neck

Accessories, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportJanuary 30, 20153 Comments

A short neck is one that is less than one of your own hand widths wide (check out this post). Sometimes a wider neck (we assume proportionally you are around 3 necks wide, from shoulder to shoulder) can also look shorter. If you have a shorter neck and find that you are stumped at how…

How to choose makeup that flatters

How to Choose Makeup and Fabrics Based on Skin Sheen

Beauty, Drape, texture and sheen, Fabric, makeupBy Imogen LamportJanuary 28, 201515 Comments

How to Choose Makeup Often there is a ‘rule’ that when you are more mature then you should steer away from any sort of makeup with sheen or shine (pearlesence) in it.  This rule will work, if you have matte skin, but even if you are more mature, you may still have a skin that…

How to Know if You Have Long or Short Arms

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportDecember 26, 20147 Comments

  I was asked recently how to know if your arms are long, short or average – so I made this short video to show you how to tell.   It’s a simple trick to find out if your arm length is long, short or average. Why does it matter? It influences how you will…

How to work with your colour and value contrast to flatter your unique colouring

7 Important Factors for Working with Contrast

Colour, prints and patterns, Wearing ColourBy Imogen LamportNovember 19, 201439 Comments

I’ve been asked to show you some examples of using contrast – what is high medium and low contrast, so here are examples and the 7 essential elements you need to know about using contrast. You need to understand your personal contrast levels to then choose the clothing/garments and create outfits using a similar contrast…

Which fashions date vs which are timeless and a great investment

7 Top Tips to What Dates and What Becomes Timeless

blogging, Fabric, fashion trends, prints and patternsBy Imogen LamportNovember 17, 201421 Comments

After a recent discussion with the Evolve Your Style group members, when deciding what to keep and what to throw out (because it is dated), I was asked about what is dated and what becomes timeless. I thought I’d ask one of our group members and recent Stylish Thoughts contributor Lisa White share her thoughts…

how to wear cropped tops

How to Wear a Cropped Top or Sweater (Jumper)

Body Variations, fashion trends, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportNovember 12, 20145 Comments

Hi. I’ve been reading your blog and found it amazingly helpful! Can you give me some tips for wearing crop shirts? Certainly, they can make your legs look longer. But I’ve seen people wearing them, and sometimes their legs looked rather short because the short tops only emphasized their bottoms. I see the difference, but…

One dress six ways

How to Look Smart but Not Overdressed

Accessories, Fabric, Personal Style, Reader questions, style tipsBy Imogen LamportOctober 31, 201416 Comments

I like to dress with a level 1 combined with level 2 level of refinement, but don’t want to look try hard or overdressed when not dressing for more formal or fancy occasions. What to wear? If you are a more formal dresser naturally, you prefer more classic or structured clothes, finer fabrics and an…

How to Solve the Belting Dilemmas for Short Waisted Women

Body Proportions, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportOctober 29, 201420 Comments

Hey Imogen! I’ve read a lot about body shapes on your site and I’m already much wiser! But something still confuses me: I am petite (5’4”), very (!!!) short waisted and also a distinct A shape. And what I’ve learned about dressing these three characteristics seem to conflict. For example, a short waisted women should…

How to choose the perfect neckline

How to Choose the Perfect Shape Neckline

face styles, Necklines, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportOctober 14, 201430 Comments

  I think about relationship between body shape and neckline shape (oval and round versus straight and sharp). Is there any dependence between this two factors? I think, that rounded somatypes need more rounded necklines and straight body shapes need more sharp or straight necklines. But what about body shape with both sharp and curved linen…

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