If you’ve read my recommendations on how to dress the hourglass shapes – the X Shape and A shape, that have the wider lower hip area, you may have noticed that the instructions are to keep the bottom of your body more boring, plain and free of detail. Details to Avoid Below the Waist for…
How does magic work? We’re smart people, we should be able to see the tricks of a magician? Yet, how often have you seen a magic trick and been perplexed at it how fools your eye? The art of the magician is in illusion and distraction. The magician distracts you away from the trick, at…
In This Video Cancer, a Mastectomy and Weight Gain 0.08 Right now I’m struggling with my style I’m having chemo and then breast surgery- so thin and straw-like hair, weight gain from chemo and a future flat chest are taking over my style at present and I lack energy – any tips? 8 Tips on…
Today we are diving into a question that resonates with many woman: how to style outfits that make you feel confident, especially when you have specific areas you’d like to camouflage, like a set of curvy hips. One of my readers wrote to me looking for ways to feel confident and stylish while navigating the…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the H body shape or Rectangle shape? The other rectangle shape with an undefined waist is the I shape – if you are very slim with what you may think of as a more boyish figure – this is your shape. The H shape has similar…
I know that many of my readers are in the northern hemisphere where it’s currently winter, but here in Melbourne, we’re sweltering – or in the words of Cole Porter “It’s too darn hot!”. The heat from my laptop feels extreme, something I normally don’t notice. My hands are sweating on the keyboard as I…
Have you ever stood in front of your wardrobe trying to figure out what to wear, and you hear it whispering to you, “you’re fat… you’re frumpy… you’re so unstylish”? We need to talk about wardrobe manipulation. Yes, that sneaky way your closet quietly undermines your confidence and decision-making. The kind where you’re five minutes from…
Navigating weight gain due to hormonal and adrenal disruptions during menopause is a common and challenging experience. When you hit that “certain age” many of us are familiar with the changes that menopause brings, and it can feel disheartening when our bodies no longer fit the clothes we once loved. Hormonal shifts often lead to…
Many of my clients have body image issues, they dislike parts of their body and often have mild (or more) body dysmorphia, where they percieve that a part of their body is much larger than it really is in reality. I was inspired by Sal of Already Pretty and the BlogHer ‘Letter to My Body’…
Pants – that’s trousers for you UK folk, not underpants, are a staple in most wardrobes. They are, the hardest garment for most women to fit. Really, I find that I can spend hours trying to help a client find a pair that fits well. The most common fit issues are around the depth…
Reader question – What is your view on wearing blouses or tops that are longer than the sweater or jacket over the top? Doesn’t it draw attention to the hips? That Depends … As with all matters of fashion and style, women’s bodies are all different so certain styles will be more flattering on…
If you need to choose a new swim suit for this summer here are some options finding a pair of swimmers that flatters your body shape. If you want to hide your stomach look for a suit that is either darker over the stomach area than either the bottom or chest area, or find one…
Got a top that a bit too long and kind of shapeless (kind of even looks a little maternity)? Love to wear it with your jeans or any sort of pants or skirt( like my denim skirt here) that has belt loops? Then it’s time to try the belt-loop half-tuck. You may have picked up…
How do you create a stylish outfit? What are some criteria you can use to decide if your outfit is fabulous (or even just good enough for you)? How do you know? Here in this video Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss this reader question. What are your criteria for feeling great…
Fashion trends come and go and there always a plethora of different trends each season. So what are some of the ones you can expect to see in 2024? And which should you indulge in and which to avoid? Well of course that comes down to you, your body, your colouring and of course your…
X Marks The Sweet Spot for Hems of All Kinds We all have sweet spots on our bodies that hems end and flatter us. Hems for sleeves, for tops and jackets, for coats, skirts, dresses and pants. Finding your sweet spot can take a little determination and trying different things out, but once you’ve figured…
Reader Question: My biggest challenge is that my pants don’t quite fit properly. The size that fits best are just a tad small in the waist but the next size up is way too big all over. I like an outfit but I put on but then my midsection catches my eyes and it’s discouraging.…
A reader asked me if “round adds pounds” why do you say curved hems are more flattering? Aren’t curved hems round and therefore shouldn’t be more slimming than straight ones? So I thought I’d make up this really simple graphic that shows the difference between the two options: a horizontal hem and a curved or…
In This Video 0:14 How to choose neutrals other than black even though it doesn’t suit my personality and I find it harsh. I find it hard to find greys that go together as there are so many different shades. What are some smart solutions for combining neutrals? Wear Your Best Neutrals How do…
After my post on a week of office-appropriate outfits, I was asked by a reader to create one for the stay at home mum, who needs comfortable and practical clothes to deal with kids, mess, cleaning and activities, but who also wants to look and feel stylish. The looks I’ve created could be worn by…
In This Video 0:08 What is a good Guide for pairing shoes and handbags with an outfit. Shoes and Handbag 3 Tips To Choose The Best Handbag For Your Body 6 Top Tips for Choosing a Handbag That’s Both Practical and Beautiful How to Have the Perfect Wardrobe of Shoes 1:30 How can I…
