You don’t actually need more clothes. What you need is a wardrobe that works harder for you. A wardrobe full of clothes that work seamlessly together, rather than separate outfits that you can’t split. Because more clothes rarely solve the problem. They usually make it harder to see all your options, even though having those…
The Wardrobe Problem Nobody Warned You About Nobody tells you, when you are building a career, that you will spend a significant portion of your professional life trying to solve a problem that has no official name. It sits somewhere between “what should I wear to work?” and something considerably more complicated, something closer to:…
Following on in our deep dive into the most commonly Googled style questions is “What are the latest fashion trends and how do I wear them?” It’s an interesting question: as fashion trends change, the older we get, the less aware we often are of them. Yet how we are perceived can be influenced by…
You do not need a wardrobe full of shoes to create stylish, cohesive outfits. In fact, having too many options often makes getting dressed harder, not easier. What matters far more is choosing the right shoes that work across multiple outfits and occasions. When you understand how to match your shoes to your outfit using…
How do I dress for my body shape? is one of the most Googled questions around personal style for women. In fact, I’ve got many of the answers here on Inside Out Style if you want to find out – take my free body shape calculator quiz and download your body shape bible for the…
As a child, I learned to sew. I was lucky, my grandmother taught me to knit, and my step-mother taught me to sew (as she sewed), and I always loved making things (we did a lot of toilet roll craft in our house and for many years had napkin rings covered with wool made from…
“What does my clothing say about me?” is the next in the top 10 list of most Googled style questions. Every morning, after deciding what to wear and donning your outfit, before you have said a single word, you have already made a statement. You have communicated something about who you are, what you value,…
Melissa asked a brilliant question: “How do I go about balancing my natural flamboyance with the practicalities of being a mum of four?” First of all, there is absolutely no reason why you cannot have your natural flamboyance in your style. Being a mum of four does not mean your personality has to disappear. It…
Stop Buying Clothes. Start Seeing What You Already Have. We’re looking into the next most Googled question about style: “How Can I Make My Current Wardrobe More Stylish?” If you go on social media, the answer will be to shop more. Follow some influencer’s list (that they’re getting paid to promote) and supposedly your style…
How to Use Your Colour Palette Without Feeling Restricted (or Confused) “Why can’t I ever find the right outfit in my colours?” A lovely reader asked me this recently, and if you’ve ever stood in a fitting room wondering why something technically “matches your palette” but still feels off… you’re not alone. Let’s clear something…
The Most Googled Wardrobe Advice – And Why It Keeps Failing You “What are the key pieces for a capsule wardrobe?” is the second-most Googled style question over the past couple of years. Type “capsule wardrobe” into Google and you will find, with remarkable consistency, the same list. A white button-down shirt. A trench coat.…
You Don’t Need Another Capsule Wardrobe. You Need Your Identity Revealed. You’ve tried the capsule wardrobe. You’ve bought the “investment pieces.” You have a wardrobe of basics. You’ve followed the style rules. So why does getting dressed still feel like such a struggle and you still feel that you lack style? If you’re a woman…
A reader wrote to me and said, “My question is, how do I build a wardrobe of outfits instead of just basics?” And I love this question because it gets to the heart of why so many intelligent, capable women open their wardrobes and think, I have plenty of clothes, so why do I feel like…
Your Style Isn’t Lost. Every week, hundreds of thousands of women type the same hopeful question into Google: “How do I find my personal style?” They think they’re looking for a quiz or a Pinterest board. Or a deep dive into ‘capsule wardrobe essentials’ that somehow always includes a white button-down shirt and a trench…
How Do Your Colours Change When You Go Grey? Susan recently asked me, “I’d like to understand my colouring now that my hair has turned grey.” And I know she’s not alone. Going grey isn’t just about hair. It’s about identity. It’s about visibility. It’s about standing in front of your wardrobe thinking, Why don’t…
You love clothes. You’ve always cared about sartorially fitting into your environment and looking polished, but somewhere along the way, the world got more casual. Now, wearing what feels right to you can make you feel out of step. You’re not alone. Many women face the same dilemma: how to stay true to their more…
In This Video 0:08 If you could grant one wish, I wish you could find clothes to fit my shape or magically make 50lbs disappear. I hate shopping for clothes because nothing fits… I sew, luckily, so I have to alter everything: take up sleeves & shoulders and lengths on tops & pants. It’s…
Forget everything you were told about “power dressing.” The world is changing, and so is the way women express confidence. I grew up in the era (1980s) of the movie Working Girl, which, when Melanie Griffith’s character adopted a power suit, gave her the confidence to be seen as the boss. There are good reasons…
Have you ever heard a little voice in your head say anything like any of the following? I should hide my hips/thighs/tummy/arms/insertthebodypartyoufocusonhere I’m over 40/50/60/70 which means I can’t show my legs/decolletage/arms This is too dressy to wear out and about I can’t wear colour as it’ll make me stand out I can’t mix patterns…
The appeal of minimalist dressing, especially for intelligent, high-achieving women, lies in its promise: fewer choices, less overwhelm, and more trust in your own taste. A streamlined wardrobe isn’t about owning less for the sake of austerity. It’s about owning the right garments for you. The right colours, the right shapes, the right textures –…
Your body changes – that’s life. But your confidence doesn’t have to. If your tummy has softened with time and you’re finding your old styling tricks less flattering, it’s simply time to update what works. Learning to create flattering outfits for a tummy involves experimenting with fit, fabric, and proportion so you can dress with…
