Imogen I would like your opinion on the hem length of tunic type tops. I’m a knitting designer and teacher and this topic comes up in my Fit and Flatter classes. I think women slimmest when the hem hits just below the crotch so that the leg length is undetermined by the viewer and therefore…
How do you know if your contrast is working? If your outfit focal points are in the right places for you? Or if you’re wearing your outfit, rather than your clothes wearing you? There is a simple way to do it, and it takes, literally, 3 seconds!It’s called The Blink Test. How to Do the…
I was reading a post over at Privilege and Lisa mentions how she prefers to wear neutral colours rather than most of the colours of the rainbow, some light blues excluded. It led me to think about how different personality types prefer different colours. So I thought I’d do a series of posts on choosing…
By Alison Goodman In October 2020, I decided to embrace my inner silver foxette and stop dyeing my hair red. It was a big decision for me because my long red mane was my trademark and I had a whole wardrobe geared towards my Spicy colours. Well, it has now been fourteen months; I am…
In This Video 0.08 I want to look smart and elegant, I love coloured shoes. But also comfy ones (in addition, I have problems with my toes, so there is no option in which I wear pointy shoes or stilletos.). But still – barefoot shoes, or the comfortable ones are often like for people 80+.…
Welcome to my weekly round-up of my Style Q&A videos that I publish each weekday on my Inside Out Style Facebook page (please join me there and leave me questions to answer in upcoming videos. In this Video: Is there a typical transition path to one’s style as you age through the decades? How do…
How do you put together stylish outfits? Is there a specific formula to follow such as a pattern, a colour, a third piece and a neutral? How about a light garment, a dark garment, a patterned shoe and a scarf? Well, either of these outfit formulas could work – but they don’t take into equation…
Summer dressing can be tricky when you don’t like to expose too much skin but want to remain cool and stylish. Find the Right Fabrics Natural fibres breath more easily, or mix of synthetics with natural fibres work well. Look for lightweight fabrics such as lace, silk or chiffon – light and floaty is a…
In This Video 0.11 My problem is I find it hard to find tops to suit my X shape that are in natural fibres – tips on finding the right fabrics and clothes? 3.43 – If I’m purchasing a scarf for the average shape – what is the most versatile shape – square, rectangle or…
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Monochromatic, meaning one colour (read up on the definition here), outfits can look extremely sophisticated and gorgeous, or if you’re not careful, a little boring and plain. So how do you ensure that your monochromatic outfits are stylish and sophisticated not dull? Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types and I discuss ways to put…
In This Video 0.08 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? 2.05 – With a high value contrast with dark hair, how can I wear a light coloured turtleneck top and create the right ideal…
Reader Question: I struggle with the intimidation and non-approachable effect created by being tall, high contrast, and a fairly classic dramatic personality. I dress in medium to low contrast and more muted colours to be approachable and less intimidating but it feels less me. What do you suggest to dress to look more approachable? How…
Who would have thought 10 years ago when I started Inside Out Style that it would: a: Still be around (apparently the average lifespan of a blog is only 100 days – not even a year!) – and in internet years that makes this blog 42 today! b: be read by a global audience from…
Hi Imogen, I love your blog! I am wondering if the type of prints (i.e. angular/curved prints) have anything to do with body shape. I saw two ladies who coincidentally were dressed in black and white printed dresses. One has an I-shaped girl and the prints on her dress were bold and angular. If she…
How should we handle conflict between personality/ career role and body shape recommendation? As my body is very curvy , the body shape recommendation is all kinds of feminine stuff: skirt over pants, and not just skirt , but A -line flared skirt over straight ones, wrap and fit and flare dresses , waist shaping,…
Do you have some jewellery, necklaces or earrings you don’t wear because the colour is wrong (or there is something else about it you don’t love)? Frequently presents of jewellery are lovely, but just not quite right. Most commonly the colour is off, and if it’s in a palette that clashes with the rest of…
What makeup do you regularly apply and use? For some women the answer is none! For others, it spans the gamut of available makeup products. I was asked to share my makeup essentials. I wear makeup every day, a foundation (either a liquid or a mineral powder, depending on how “made up” I want to…
Have you ever thought about how colours communicate? What is their mood and how does your mood influence the colours you choose? How about the energy of colours and what that expresses to the world? This is the topic of this video discussion with Jill Chivers of 16 Style Types. The Energy of Colour The…
Reader Question: “Where is the best place for a V-shape body to wear brooches? I’m especially interested in areas in the portrait since the brooch can help with both value contrast and colour contrast.” Most women when getting dressed focus on the body parts they like least. This is completely the wrong way of going…
As many people go grey their skin cools down along with their hair colour, but not everyone has cool grey hair and cool skin. Some people’s skin remains warm even though their hair has cooled and greyed, and if they choose not to colour it, find that it can look a little odd if they…
