Since what you wear communicates non-verbally a lot about you – from your values to your personality and beliefs, and because the science of enclothed cognition has found that what you wear impacts how you feel on the inside and behave on the outside.
There are lots of different AI apps appearing these days that will do a colour analysis or shops using AI to tell you what suits your body and what to buy, but there is so much more to these skills than AI currently can do which is why they don’t always work as well as advertised.
What has your style got to do with your worth?
In This Episode 0:08 Since I’ve retired I haven’t needed to “dress up” much, thoough I’ve been trying to wear makeup and nice clothes but I don’t like wearing accessories like jewelry, scarves, belts and . It would also be nice to wear heels, but my ankles flop. I thought I might try a platform…
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Question: for the last 20 years (since retirement) I have attended a theatrical production several times a week and i wore long flowing dresses, hat and heels. now due to age and tripping, I am restricted to runners and pants. I’m very petite with long torso, a bit of a belly, and very short legs. What suggestions do you have for generating a new ‘signature style’
I’m struggling with my style now that I’m Older have gotten overweight and find, physical shopping difficult
I struggle with summer dressing with layers
I’ve started to accept that buying a larger size will be more comfortable and even more flattering, but it’s depressing
I’d love you to teach me to combine my style ideas.
I compare myself too much to others and am tempted to follow trends
How can I know what pieces go together
How do I create more interest and excitement in my outfits?
My biggest style challenge is dressing for my apple shape–specifically for tops that don’t emphasize my muffin top and yet don’t look like maternity tops.
I find I’m always wearing the same items – how can I get out of my style rut?
Are you stuck on style rules? don’t believe in rules, I believe in principles and the science behind why something does or doesn’t work, and these are then guidelines or suggestions which you can try on for size, and then decide what does or doesn’t work for you.
You get to be in charge as it means your style aligns with your personality, your lifestyle, your colouring and your unique body.
I struggle with not knowing how to combine clothes harmoniously and interestingly
And I thought – you’re not the only one – and it’s because knowing your body shape doesn’t tell you how to do this (and that’s what most people think they need to know to become stylish). Instead, there is so much more to this question and struggle to unpack.
I have a question–I just read your post about wearing your good clothes every day and its effect on how people see you as well as how you feel about yourself. I work at home. People see me from the waist up. How important is it that I wear a full-on “good” outfit every day at work?
What you wear is a powerful form of non-verbal communication and research has shown that how you appear, your personal presentation, and attractiveness have the power to impact your income in positive or negative ways. Have you thought about what your image is saying and the impact it may be having on your career?
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?
Biggest challenge is finding clothes I a) like in shops that b) suit my age and figure. Clothes are either super skimpy or loose-fitting which only makes me look bigger than I am.
Wearing a scarf simply adds bulk to my profile. Aside from waistcoats and jackets, is there any thing else I can do to reintroduce a little white?
This is really common and there is a good reason why you’re not feeling consistently stylish – and I have a solution for you
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When does your body shape change from one to another? What’s the turning point from an 8 shape to H shape?
I have recently gained some menopausal weight. Since I have always been very skinny, this is a challenge for me because I now have lost my style and do not know how to dress anymore.
I just don’t know how to transfer my style into something that fits and flatters my body.
I lack the confidence to trust my own judgement on style. I need to learn to trust myself. Have you any tips on doing this?
Biggest challenge is finding clothes I like in shops that suit my age and figure.
I struggle with learning to dress a very short, kinda curvy (61kg) body with very short legs in a way that is not girly, looks good and powerful in flat shoes.
My biggest issue right now is finding age appropriate clothes
I have noticed different attitudes towards the value of style and how men and women often see it differently.
In This Episode 0.08 My concern is how do I feel stylish AND comfortable at work! I have a 1 hour commute, with some walking, and sneakers are not an option at the office… I am curvy, 5’6″ a UK 16 up (big bust) and a 12 down. So it is not easy to find…
In This Episode “Where should I shop?” was a question I got emailed by a lovely reader this week. And my answer was “I don’t know”. Why is this? Because there are so many other things I need to know BEFORE I could even think about suggesting places to shop. In fact, shopping is really…
