Your questions answered in this video: 0.10 I’ve moved from city to country and recently retired, how do I look stylish not scruffy but still casual enough so I don’t make others feel uncomfortable? 10.22 How do you determine the undertone of greys and taupes? 12.40 I’m struggling to find my style now that I’ve…
Today a guest post from New Zealand writer Pam Finnie as she discusses the sensitive topic of attractiveness and ageing in women. A few years ago I was at a barbeque talking to a professional man in his late fifties. He was telling me about a woman he knew who he thought I should talk…
In This Video 0.08 I’ve been following the discussion in 7 Steps on different types of feminine dressing and I really identify with the ethereal kind, with it’s long lines and floaty, gossamer-like fabrics. For example, I feel most “me” in a long almost-translucent chiffon skirt and sandals, or a maxi slip dress with drape.…
Many women, after they become mothers, end up losing their style as they spend all their time and energy looking after their families, as they put themselves at the bottom of their lists. With body shape changes also common side effects of childbearing, and often a change of lifestyle, many women feel lost when it…
When was the last time you got yourself a new hair style? Have you had the same haircut for the past 2 years? 5 years? 10 years? Not only does a modern, current hairstyle make you look up-to-date, it also gives others the impression that you are more youthful and have the ability to learn…
It’s sales season. And it’s really easy to get lured in by seeming to be bargains that end up being things you just don’t need or wear. So if you really feel you need to go shopping, or are on a budget and want to the most bang for your bucks, what are the items…
Today I’m happy to be introducing blogger Jena Propato of OneLargePlain as she shares her Stylish Thoughts. What is the one thing you would spend a lot of money on? Generally, my blog is for the mature woman who is possibly a mom, in her 30’s and 40’s, yet still wants to look stylish. I…
Hi. I’ve been reading your blog and found it amazingly helpful! Can you give me some tips for wearing crop shirts? Certainly, they can make your legs look longer. But I’ve seen people wearing them, and sometimes their legs looked rather short because the short tops only emphasized their bottoms. I see the difference, but…
In This Video 0.10 I think my biggest challenge is making my wardrobe work until I’m able to replace those pieces that don’t suit my body shape. I have spent years curating a wardrobe (expensive) that doesn’t flatter my body shape because it looked good either on the rail or on the shop assistant.…
Given the number of people who contact me asking about identifying their body shape (if you’re not sure what body shape you have, do the Body Shape Quiz to find out!), it’s obviously something that is considered to be an important factor in the whole “finding flattering clothing” issue that many women face. I’m here…
Today it’s my great pleasure to be sharing the Stylish Thoughts of my friend and accomplished author, blogger and image consultant Brenda Kinsel. What is the secret to great style? Great style comes from interacting with life, being open, and using your creativity. To keep your style refreshed visit museums, jump onto Instagram and be…
If you have a longer, oblong face shape, you may find that some earrings make you face look even longer, whilst others will make it look more oval and balanced. The most flattering earrings think about balancing your face. Ideally, you will choose either shorter or stud earrings which will widen your face and…
Flats are an essential item in any woman’s shoe wardrobe. Heels look great, and I do know some who wear them all the time, but my feet can’t take them, and I think most podiatrists and chiropractors would say that they’re not the best for your feet or posture when worn over time. Given that…
How can I define my short waist, which also happens to be the slimmest point of my body, along with arms/wrists, without totally screwing up my proportions? I’ve recently been watching some old Tim Gunn (Guide to Style) which I downloaded onto my iPad and have noticed that his three main ingredients to style are:…
Reader Question: “For the last 20 years (since retirement) I have attended a theatrical production several times a week and I wore long flowing dresses, hats 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…
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…
There is always a lot of hype in what to wear but a great topic would be on how to dress affordably and what is in this season – Personally I love Melbourne Cup but I DREAD Having to find something to wear ( Writing this to you as I’m heading out tonight in an…
Research has found that wearing a suit makes you think more analytically. Many of us own suits that we don’t wear that often anymore. Have you thought about splitting up your suit and styling your suit blazer for other occasions? It’s common for women to take the skirt or trousers and wear them without the…
Post-mastectomy dressing can be tricky as women’s clothing is made to fit a curvier body shape. One of my fabulous 7 Steps to Style readers, Kelly, who has had a double mastectomy offered to share her tips on what she’s found has helped her style and the garments she’s found most flattering when you have…
Today’s Stylish Thoughts interview is with Dallas Texas (USA) based blogger Grechen Reiter of Grechen’s Closet and Conscious Closet Consulting What is the secret to great style? I have no idea. People like to say that it’s grace, poise, self-confidence, etc., and that it starts with how you feel on the inside, but I’m not…
One of the most common issues with fit that I see in wardrobes is that the length of jacket and coat sleeves are not right. Ideally for a long sleeve, it should end at just below the wrist. If the sleeve is too long and starts engulfing the hand and makes the whole jacket look…
