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Why the size on your clothing label says nothing about your value as a human and your worth in the world or even how stylish you are.

Why The Number on the Label May Be Lying to You

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, videosBy Imogen LamportJuly 9, 20164 Comments

  Why should you care about the size of your clothes?  Yet I see again and again women judge themselves, their value, their worth on the number that sits on a label inside their clothes. That’s it, it’s just a number. A number that has no value. You are worth so much more than any…

Secrets of Mixing Prints in a Capsule Wardrobe

The Secrets to Mixing Prints in a Wardrobe Capsule

capsule wardrobes, prints and patterns, Reader questions, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJuly 8, 20163 Comments

Hi Imogen. I am working on making a wardrobe capsule. The colors are brown, red, grey and white. I have an argyle sweater that I would like to build the capsule around. Would like to have some print pieces in the capsule. My question, what print patterns would work with the argyle sweater or should…

why social media sharing is super important

Why I Need You to Share This and Every Blog Post

Where to Start, MoreBy Imogen LamportJuly 7, 2016Leave a comment

Do you find what you read here useful?  Then please share it! Your sharing my content on social media has a positive impact…. When you share one of my blog posts either via email or your social media you make a difference to my (and my family’s) life. These days Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest algorithms…

style rules

Breaking the Petite Style Rules

Body Variations, style tipsBy Imogen LamportJune 23, 20165 Comments

Just because you’re petite doesn’t mean you can break your style rules.  You just have to do it in a knowledgeable way.  You can read up lots of rules (which are of course just guidelines) here on the blog.  Some of the petite style rules that I find matter the most are: Scale – don’t…

10 Long Legged Petite Dressing Tips

Body Proportions, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportJune 22, 20168 Comments

I was asked by a reader who is petite but has long legs for tips on dressing.  Now more often than not, petite (5’4″/162cm or under) women are petite because their legs are proportionally short.  But not all petite’s have short legs so some advice needs to be altered to dress well for the long…

Tips on choosing flattering jeans

How to Choose Jeans Styles to Flatter Your Hips

style tips, Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportJune 8, 2016Leave a comment

Many X, 8 and A shapes ask me how to make their hips look slimmer, and with jeans being such a staple of so many wardrobes it’s useful to know what kind of details to avoid when choosing a pair. 3 Simple Tips for Choosing Jeans Styles to Make Your Hips Look Slimmer It’s pretty simple…

Finding the perfect fit

How to Find Your Perfect Fit

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, Reader questions, videosBy Imogen LamportMay 25, 201610 Comments

The fit of your clothes is an issue I’ve discussed more than once. And so when Jill Chivers of Shop Your Wardrobe and I got together we thought we’d make a video discussing some of the common fit issues, what to look for and what to avoid. We were asked by a fabulous Inside Out…

How to mix patterns in your outfits like a pro

Does Everything Have to Match?

prints and patterns, fashion trends, Personal Style, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportMay 18, 20165 Comments

Hi Imogen, I have been wondering if you can give some tips on how to not match effectively. I’m in my early 50’s, and I find that my choices have become more stodgy and less risky 🙁   . This isn’t about shoes and bags (mine would only match accidentally anyway) but I’ve noticed younger…

size and alterations

The Magic of Alterations

Fit and Alterations, FabricBy Imogen LamportApril 13, 201614 Comments

By Ms MakeItOver Bernadette Lis How many times have you stared into a store dressing room mirror and said to yourself ,”This fits pretty well. The shirt is a little boxy, but that’s the fashion right now.” Alternatively, you’ve also thought, “This dress fits well. I don’t really like the short sleeves that long and…

Asymmetrical dress by Alfia Galimova

Your 12 Point Plan to Creating Harmonious Outfits

Drape, texture and sheen, style tipsBy Imogen LamportApril 9, 201610 Comments

Repeating the elements of yourself over and over in different ways in your outfit will create a really harmonious appearance.  How can you do this? Repeat the texture of your hair Repeat the texture of your skin Repeat the element of matte/sheen or shine that you have in your hair and skin. Repeat your colouring…

How You Can Use Your Hair Texture to Determine the Fabrics You Choose

Drape, texture and sheen, Fabric, outfits, Personal StyleBy Imogen LamportApril 7, 201636 Comments

Texture in fabrics is something I’ve talked about in my post T is for Texture  as well as How to Choose a Flattering Texture.  Today I want to share two outfits that I’ve worn recently.  One includes textured garments, the other outfit has only smooth fabrics and I’m going to reveal why each works based on…

Take the body shape calculator quiz and download your free body shape bible to learn how to flatter your figure

Want to Figure Out Your Body Shape? Try My Quiz

Body Shapes, Popular PostsBy Imogen LamportMarch 30, 201638 Comments

One of the questions I get asked the most is “what’s my body shape?” I get emails daily from people wanting to know their shape which is why I have developed my free Body Shape Calculator Quiz. It’s a simple test to help you discover which of the 7 most common body shapes you may…

easy alterations

Alterations are Not a Sign of Failure

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportMarch 19, 20164 Comments

Your clothes don’t fit you perfectly straight off the rack?  So what! Needing alterations is not a sign of failure.  It’s not a sign that something is wrong with you or your body. Clothing manufacturers are trying to make clothes: Cheaply (means cutting clothes straighter rather than curvier) To get onto the bodies of as…

Casual style inspiration and how to wear a cropped sweater if you don't have a waist

What to Wear with Leopard Print Shoes

Accessories, prints and patterns, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 15, 2016Leave a comment

Imogen I was hoping you could give some ideas on what to wear with leopard print loafers/flats. I’m seeing them in all the shops and I think they might be what I need to spark up my wardrobe. As a full time mum with some feet issues I’m always in flats or sneakers and I feel a bit…

6 Strategies for Creating the Perfect Wardrobe

6 Brilliant Strategies for Creating Your Perfect Wardrobe Part 3

Fabric, Fit and Alterations, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportMarch 9, 20165 Comments

The second last strategy for creating your perfect wardrobe (read part 1 which covered all the areas of “fit” and part 2 we covered quality issues, currency and personality) is related to the kinaesthetic part of you. 5.  How Does it Feel? Do you like how if feels on your body? This is one of the obvious (but…

how to choose a belt

How to Choose a Belt

Accessories, Body Proportions, Reader questionsBy Imogen LamportMarch 3, 201611 Comments

Hi Imogen, I need some guidelines on belts as I’d like to add some to my wardrobe but not sure if belt width should somehow relate to waist size, body shape/proportion or is it dependent on the outfit??  Thanks! Jenny   There are a few factors that influence your choice of belts and I’m going to…

Which are the best proportions to flatter you

Which are the Best Proportions to Flatter Your Proportions

Body Proportions, videosBy Imogen LamportFebruary 29, 20165 Comments

Do you need shorter or longer hemlines on your skirts and dress, jackets, tops and sleeves? Are you better in shorter or longer necklaces? Discover the easy way to figure out whether you’re better in shorter or longer lengths. Which is the best shoe vamp for you? Which are the best proportions to flatter your…

size and alterations

Why Size Doesn’t Matter and More Weekend Reading

Fit and Alterations, weekend readingBy Imogen LamportFebruary 27, 20164 Comments

Some great tips on why it really doesn’t matter what your clothes “size” is, it’s all about fit (and that will vary from store to store).  Sometimes the larger size will make you look slimmer! Want to go to a thrift store but unsure how to find the best bargains?  This great guide of 10…

6 Brilliant strategies to a wonderful wardrobe

6 Brilliant Strategies to Creating the Perfect Wardrobe Part 1

Fit and Alterations, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportFebruary 24, 201612 Comments

Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes that you wear but don’t love? Do you have a closet full of crappy clothes? Do you love some of your clothes, but many others are just “meh”? Do your clothes make you feel gorgeous, confident and express who you are? Would you like to create the…

cropped top and clamdiggers

How to Wear a Cropped Top when You Don’t have a Defined Waist

Body Shapes, fashion trends, style tipsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 22, 20165 Comments

There are still many cropped style tops around this summer and I’m seeing them also starting to come into stores for autumn/winter as well. Cropped tops are great if you have a defined waist as they put a horizontal line (which draws attention) onto a narrow point of your body. They also work well if…

How to Style Paperbag Waists

Body Shapes, fashion trendsBy Imogen LamportFebruary 19, 20164 Comments

One of the 2016 fashion trends you can expect to start seeing in stores is the paperbag waist pant and skirt. They are a slightly tricky trend to style so I want to give you some pointers here if it’s a garment that you want to wear. They suit a waisted body shape (X, A,…

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