YOUR COREpersonality dressing style isFEMININEScroll To Find Out More Your style personality is… Feminine Personality Dressing Style Your base personality dressing style is at the core of your style, leave it out of any outfit and you just won’t feel right. So let’s jump right into the style so you can understand more about what you’re…
Today Canadian Interior Designer and blogger Maria Killam of Colour Me Happy shares her Stylish Thoughts. Maria lives in North Vancouver, BC and loves colour (which is why I love her blog!). What is the secret to great style? A great haircut! And knowing when you are wearing enough, makeup, accessories, etc. What is the one…
I bought my first pair of brogues back in the late 1980s, they were the fashion trend at the time – but with a long pointy toe (not quite a winklepicker but heading that way). My next pair arrived into my life in the early 1990s, a rounded toe, and traditional decorative perforations. A third…
Parisian chic is loved by many and I have been asked how to have this French chic style if you haven’t got the slim Parisian body. According to the book Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange where she shares lots of tips and I do love her Fashion Faux Pas when you’re over…
This morning as I was getting ready to go to work, my son (who is 7) said to me, “I love your shoes and socks”. So I thought I’d share them with you. The shoes are brown snakeskin ballet flats from Tahari and I got them from Marshalls when I was in the States,…
Are you tired of wearing the same outfits over and over again? Do you find yourself neglecting certain pieces in your wardrobe? It’s time to break free from your style rut and rediscover the hidden gems in your closet. Let’s explore practical tips to help you revamp your style, shop your wardrobe, and create new…
The I body shape is characterised by a long lean body, shoulders are similar to hips, though sometimes marginally wider, (but never linebacker). There isn’t a particularly defied waist, many describe themselves as boyish. Here are 3 examples. How to dress your I shape body: If you want to create more curves, look for volume…
Here we have one version of a V body shape (inverted triangle) body. You will notice that her shoulders are broader than hips, but there is not a lot of curve through the body either. Some Vs are significantly wider than their hips, others are just a bit wider (like this example). How to dress…
In This Video 0.08 Biggest challenge is finding clothes I like in shops that suit my age and figure. Clothes are either super skimpy or loose-fitting which only makes me look bigger than I am. I have a classic hourglass shape, with hips and a bum (and now a little pouch in the front) –…
In This Video 0.08 Now that I’m in my sixties my waist is still very defined as an 8 shape when viewed from the front or the back but my weight seems to have shifted to the front. That causes my dilemma. I want to hide my protruding stomach, but I look hideous in shapes…
Please welcome Nina Bandoni from Tampa, Florida (USA) who writes the blog Sharing a Journey all about ageless life and style as she shares her Stylish Thoughts with you. What is the secret to great style? First, taking the time to figure out what styles, colors and shapes look best on you, combined with…
Wearing black and dark neutrals has been considered sophisticated and chic for some decades. It used to be that black was only worn by the grieving or for a classy night out in your little black dress (first created by Coco Chanel in the 1920s). These days black has become the safest (and honestly, boring)…
Today I’m excited to introduce to you the Stylish Thoughts of blogging bargain hunter extrordinare Rachel from One-Dollar Wonders. What is the secret to great style? To me, great style will highlight your favorite physical characteristics while also expressing your personality. Great style feels and looks natural – people don’t notice the clothes before they…
Want a quick snapshot of the best posts of 2022 here on Inside Out Style? Then you’ve come to the right place! In this post I’m sharing some of my best colour and body shape figure flattery advice from the past year. Come Alive with Colour How to Layer in Winter (or Any Season) Using…
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…
It’s lovely to welcome Eileen, a Sydney Australia based blogger who writes 5 Feet of Style – to share her Stylish Thoughts How would you describe your personal style? Minimal with a twist. I stick to a neutral colour palette for my outfits most of the time but like to add an element of interest…
I always find that I want to make shopping a pleasant experience. So with a little knowledge you can be prepared to assess a garment before you try it to see if it has a chance of flattering your figure. If you have an A (pear) shaped body, which many women do, it’s that lovely…
How Do I Improve My Wardrobe When Nothing Goes with Anything? Reader question – I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe. I see a beautiful top; pair of shoes or a skirt but nothing goes with anything. How do I think about my wardrobe so it’s not like several jigsaws that will never…
If you are a more classic personality type, how do you translate this more simple and structured garments into casual outfits. Classic clothing is made for the office, it says professional and organised, but often you can feel that casual clothing is the hardest for you to wear as it feels too sloppy for you.…
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.…
Am I right in thinking you’re here because you want to improve your style? What I’ve learned over the 18+ years I’ve been working with women to help them define and uplevel their style is that there is way more to it than you may think. From personality to colouring, body shape, proportions and scale,…
