Your Questions Answered in this video: 0.15 Why do all my waistbands roll down? What can I do about it? 5.10 Can you chat about Uniform dressing? I’m thinking it could be useful 12.04 How can I tell if a shoulder seam needs to be right on the shoulders or dropped? Fit Issues How to…
Dear Imogen, I recently discovered your blog and enjoy reading it. I hope you could help me with a belt dilemma. I’m a petite H, however, I find it necessary to wear a belt with my jeans and pants, otherwise they move down to my hips and my tummy pops out. Sometimes my underwear also…
In This Video 0.10 How do I get a capsule together: I have quite a few orphan tops that only go with pants. Jackets don’t complement either, it’s all a bit haphazard – any tips? 3.59 I’m an overweight H shape (possibly O right now!) and it has become clear that my hips and legs…
In This Video 0.08 How do I create more interest and excitement in my outfits? Watch my Outfit Masterclass for tips on adding the right kind of excitement and interest for you. Tips on Creating Outfits How to Take the Extra Step to Complete and Upgrade Your Outfits The Value of Having Go-To Outfits…
What I hate about finding pants to fit Camel Toe Crotch Pouch Wedgies Saggy Butt Drag lines It’s almost impossible for some women to find trousers that fit well. It’s most commonly an issue with woven fabrics, rather than knit as there is no stretch that can cheat the fit to be better than it…
In this podcast episode, Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss the conundrum of what to do when you receive a gift of fashion that is not to your taste. It’s not your style, not right for you in some way or other. Yet, you don’t want to hurt the feelings of the…
Let me tell you why I don’t drink coffee or tea… Whenever I tell someone that I don’t drink coffee (or tea) the reaction I get most of the time is “Oh, you’re good!” as if it’s because I’m more virtuous than they are. It’s just that I’ve discovered that caffeine doesn’t agree with me…
Many of us spent recent months in isolation doing puzzles or baking bread. Being in isolation can be hard and self care during this uncertain time is so important. One of the things I enjoy doing that gets me out of my head is some sort of creative activity. I’ve done a few classes in…
Finding the Perfect Fit: A Guide to Choosing Garments that Embrace Your Style If I had a dollar for every time someone said to me “I wish I could find clothes that fit me”, well I wouldn’t be a millionaire, but I’d have quite a few dollars! So why is it so hard to find…
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…
What is style? Most of the people I see want to have style and look stylish – yet they will all dress differently. Style is not about a particular look, but the way you put together your clothing and accessories that suits your unique personality. Style is the best expression of you. Click To Tweet…
Style is not about being traditionally beautiful. We can all be stylish. Style is an expression of our best authentic self. 6 Secrets to Style 1. Personality – your clothes must express who you are, without this you won’t appear confident (and without confidence, you won’t be anywhere as near stylish as you could be).…
In This Video 0.08 In a video you said that you look at the details of jewelry to avoid buying “cheap”. What specific things do you avoid? What specific things do you want? 3.03 I want to incorporate my darker greens into my wardrobe but am having trouble working out the best neutral to go…
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…
I would be really happy if you could do a post with tips for XXL women. – Lee Nobody will deny that it’s way harder to find flattering clothes when you’re plus size. There are many reasons and assumptions made by fashion manufacturers: Body shapes vary, but manufacturers assume that your body shape is the…
2016 has been a big year for me with many changes, challenges and also a few standout successes that I want to share with you. I’ve never been great at stopping to celebrate achievements and given that I’ve decided to focus on Gratitude in 2017, what better way than to have a look at my…
In this Stylish Thoughts interview, I’d like to introduce you to a very stylish woman Sara Kimmel, who I’ve come to know through my 7 Steps to Style program. She from the USA and has her own innate sense of style that I hope you enjoy. What is the secret to great style? I think…
In This Video 0.08 I’ve been following the discussion in 7 Steps on different types of feminine dressing and I really identify with the ethereal kind, with it’s long lines and floaty, gossamer-like fabrics. For example, I feel most “me” in a long almost-translucent chiffon skirt and sandals, or a maxi slip dress with drape.…
It is not uncommon for women to experience a shift in their body shape as they age, particularly during menopause. As women lose estrogen, they tend to gain weight in the upper body, resulting in less-defined waists. This can lead to a shift from an 8 shape to an H shape or even an O…
Do you buy clothes only to return them? Do you buy clothes thinking that if they don’t work you will return them, but never get around to it? How much money and time is this costing you? In my work as an image consultant I see heaps of waste, whether it be waste of money…
In This Video 0.08 How to get ideas for outfits when all the inspiration is on slim young women – it’s hard to translate this to my size 3.00 – Finding clothes that fit and are affordable when you’re short and plus size 8.13 – I’m a short waisted pear shape (A Shape) is there…
