Autumn in Melbourne can be hot and cool and as we move through the season the mornings are cool and crisp while the days heat up, so layering is often key. Fabrics that are more trans-seasonal are also good, nothing too heavy and hot or itchy, nothing too thin and summery. Green and White with…
Could you do a post on skinny jeans? They are in all of the shops right now and I’m not sure if I can wear them. Thanks. How to Wear them For Your Body Shape Skinny Jeans have been the trend jean for a few years now and they don’t look like they’re going anywhere…
Struggling to find clothes that flatter your shape, fit well, and stay within budget? You’re not alone. Many women face these challenges, but with a few strategies, you can build a wardrobe that makes you feel confident and stylish. I received a message from a reader who expressed a common struggle: finding clothes that fit…
Hi Imogen, Could you give some examples of monochromatic dressing. I’ve only ever done it in black and I’m changing colours. Also, I never want to wear stockings again in my life (Winter an exception perhaps but I usually wear pants). How does one dress monochromatically in a summer dress? Or jeans and top and…
Whether you have a YouTube channel or post live videos or reels on your social media channels, it’s important to consider what you’re wearing. While it’s essential to dress in a way that reflects your personal style, you also need to make sure that your outfit looks good on camera and doesn’t clash with your…
Following on from my post on how to find your ultimate contrast levels, here are some examples of putting together outfits and choosing patterns for a lower contrast. Whether analogous, or neutral plus a colour, you can create a low value contrast with light, medium or dark colours. Here I’ve used a column of colour…
Celine from France shares her favourite blog posts, the ones that have made a big difference for her. I have found so many blog posts helpful. Here are just a few: Dressing to Look Taller, Column of color, Body Shape Bible O and Shape H, Tips for Going gray Stylish after 40, Warm weather capsule…
More Inside Out Style readers nominate their favourite blog posts here. What would you add to this list? Please share in the comments! Lucie – I would nominate the Fibonacci blog post as my favourite – it was a real aha moment as to why some things ‘felt’ wrong and I had to get changed!…
In This Video How do I choose a handbag size to not overwhelm my body or to look miniature? As for handbag colour, does a person match their shoes, or blend or contrast with their clothing? How do I dress in a feminine way when I have to wear orthopaedic shoes and have heavy bone…
I like to wear skirts and dresses as well as pants in winter, I’m wondering what is the best legwear to go with my skirts and dresses. Sometimes black tights and leggings just don’t feel right with some colours or styles.I’m in my 60’s and live in the Macedon Ranges where it is a bit…
Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discussed some of our mental processes in putting together outfits each day here. We talked generally about how we think about what to wear and then in a broad way how we made decisions. But I know you also want to know, what are the exact steps…
We make an average of 35,000 decisions a day. Our brain’s daily decision-making power is finite, meaning the more decisions we make, the harder it becomes to make another one. Wearing the same thing repeatedly saves your decision-making power. I’ve found my mind is sharper throughout the day when it’s not bogged down in the morning trying to…
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…
Petite and curvy can be a little tricky to dress, so how do you take the X shape rules and then make them work for a petite height so that nothing overwhelms? And of course, your style also needs to relate to your personality too – this is part of the style puzzle that can…
One of the hot topics that came up in my 7 Steps to Style program members’ Zoom session this month was all about tucking tops. Why is it suddenly feeling like an issue? Well, it’s because styles of pants have changed which means that what may have worked before isn’t working as well now. As…
Just like with skirts, different shoe styles suit different trouser styles. When you think about how to choose a shoe and heel style to work with your pants, you will want to take into consideration a few aspects. 1. Trouser Shape and Shoe Selection From the widest palazzo pant to your skinny leg pant, there…
I really believe that what you wear affects how you feel (and there is tons of research that will back me up on this) and at this time of COVID-19 global pandemic and social-isolation, many of you don’t have a huge need to get out of your pyjamas, or at least not into your fancy…
I’ve been asked to give the busty, voluptuous petite woman some tips on what to wear. Keep it simple, the shorter you are the more simple your clothes need to be, avoid lots of frills and flounces, details and pockets, they will all overwhelm your smaller frame. Keep your outfits as free of detail as…
The H shape body guide is making sense to me. The one piece of advice I find confusing is to avoid anything at the waist. I though if you don’t have much waist definition you can fool the eye by adding a belt or using contrasting colors where your waist should be (in my case,…
I hate shopping now. I used to be a “good enough” buyer and now I know what I want and can’t find it. I’m not sure if I’m being too picky or not allocating enough time or not going to the right stores, but I’m frustrated at having needs I can’t fulfil. For example, I…
Thank you for your posts – I really enjoy them and find them useful. I have a question about mixing the colour navy. I tend to wear a lot of (brighter) navy to work (can’t do black) but wonder about mixing different navy pieces, particularly plain navy pants and a jacket/cardigan not from the same…
