180: Colour and Style Q&A: Dressing tips for petite, signs that you need to let that garment go, and lipstick colours.

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Very Petite Dilemmas – it’s so impossible to find clothes and shoes to fit and when you are a size 14 or have a large bust what are you to do?
I have a very hard time getting rid of things I have had and loved for decades that are still in good shape. Any tips on what to keep and how to know it’s truly classic and what to let go of?
I’m cool, dark and smoky (Sophisticated) and am looking for blush and lipstick colours – are there any that are truly universal?

179: Colour and Style Q&A: Tips when you feel nothing fit or flatter your body, wearing trousers and tops when you’re overweight, and style shift with different workplaces.

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I feel like I’m never stylish – it that my lack of shape means clothes don’t fit or flatter? I’m short too which doesn’t help – any suggestions?
I’d love to wear dresses and skirts but tend to always wear trousers and tops because I’m overweight. I find it hard to dress up! I also recently bought a bowler hat but haven’t had the courage to wear it yet.
My style shifts with different workplaces, cultures and activities and I”m quite non-conformist, whilst also being comfort orientated. I could like to add a piece or two from current trends to wear with my existing wardrobe. How to do this?

175: Colour and Style Q&A: Let’s talk about fashion trends, style rut and feminine-classic dressing style.

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My challenge is that I want to keep up with style trends and apply them for me in an age-appropriate way for my lifestyle (I”m 60 and work in an office setting). But I really don’t have the time to read every fashion blog, follow the influencers, check Instagram, etc. etc. I would just like some curated suggestions every season to help me stay on-trend.
I wear dark bottoms and bright tops but feel I’m stuck in a rut with my dark bottoms plus they cut me in half and I have a tummy I don’t want to draw more attention to. How do I branch out without looking too matchy matchy or calling attention to my Plus size body?
How to feminise my classic style and even make it a bit sexy – help!

173: Colour and Style Q&A: How to mix and match greys? How to wear ballet flats in corporate world? How can I flatter my figure and distract from my tummy?

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How to mix and match greys so they look good and I don’t look like I’ve gotten dressed in the dark
I have a back issue that means I can’t wear heels but I don’t feel polished in my corporate work outfits in ballet flats.
Petite H Shape with a tummy, how can I flatter my figure and distract from my tummy?

172: Colour and Style Q&A: Options for jeans, comfortable clothes but still feel feminine and tips to flatter large bust

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I love wearing jeans but my legs look skinny in jeans. Otherwise I have harmonious body a slight inverted triangle and proportional legs – what are my options?
I like comfortable clothes so tend to put on jeans/jeggings and plain V neck sweater, but really want to feel more feminine – I find skirts swivel around so I avoid them – but maybe you have a tip or two on this). Any pointers to help?
I have a 44DD bust I’m 172 tall . I’ve tended to hide my bust in flowing loose clothes . Tried a figure fitting dress and I was quite amazed . I do look busty but in proportion . Why is this?

171: Colour and Style Q&A: Tips to good on video conference, finding jeans when you have O shape body and how to style poncho/blanket capes/ruanas

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How to look good on video conference – not corporate, but not sloppy! How to look technically competent and feminine but not too overdressed.
I’m an O shape and find jeans never stay up and they hurt when you belt them – any tips?
Can you tell me how to style poncho/blanket capes and ruanas to flatter various body types?

168: Colour and Style Q&A: Should you stay unique or blend in with others? Wardrobe organisation. Looking stylish.

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Is it perceived as more friendly and open to blend in with others or be more toned down? Should I be more unique as it relates to my personality?
I’ve got lots of one-off pieces in my wardrobe but nothing goes with anything? How do I think about my wardrobe so it’s not like several jigsaws that will never join up?
My challenge is to look good and stylish and not look silly. I wish to learn how to not buy random pants and sweaters and keep them in my closet forever but never wear them.

167: Colour and Style Q&A: Principal of volume, looking stylish in hot and humid weather and active-classic mum

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Can you explain more about the principal of volume and how you use it with different body shapes – I’m a bit confused?
How to look stylish in hot and humid weather when you don’t want to add anything extra to your outfit
I feel stuck because I have a very classic professional style and personality but need active mom clothes because I have a baby

166: Colour and Style Q&A: Buying necklaces, clothes that are comfortable with and wearing shrugs/boleros everyday outfits?

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Where do you buy your necklaces from and what’s your low price point to find the quality you want?
My challenge is to find clothes that I’m comfortable wearing but lack confidence in trying new styles (and typically wear jeans and a tee)
I’ve got some lovely and more dressy shrugs/boleros and want to know how I can wear them with more everyday outfits

162: Colour and Style Q&A: How do you change your handbag and move all the stuff? How to find the right pants? Will I work as monochromatic from a distance if I wear light and dark blue pattern as high value contrast?

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How do you change your handbag and move all the stuff? It seems like a lot of work as myhandbag is always full!
I find it so hard to find pants that fit – too tight at the waist, or too big all over – help – what’s the solution?
Low colour contrast but high value contrast – love patterns – if I just wear a light and dark blue pattern will this read as monochromatic from a distance and not work for my value contrast?

161: Colour and Style Q&A: Tips on seeing your whole outfit instead of paying too much attention to details, finding dresses for summer, and flattering bra fitting.

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How do I see the whole picture of my outfit instead of paying too much attention to the details?
Finding dresses for summer that aren’t the latest trend of frills and tiers? They are just not my style.
My latest bra fitting is creating unsightly back rolls – how can I combat this and still get the support I need?

154: Colour and Style Q&A: How do I move away from wearing all darks to colours? What fabrics can I wear to look pressed? Is it more important for me to make a statement or blend in with others?

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How do I move away from wearing all darks to colours?
Blogs about elegance say we should never wear fabrics that crush, and I like to wear a lot of linen, but it crushes so badly. What can I wear (not synthetics) to look pressed?
Is it more important for me to make a statement or blend in with others?

153: Colour and Style Q&A: How do I wear multiple colours for lower colour contrast, warm from cool browns and grey hair to wear smokier, more muted colours

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How do I wear multiple colours at the same time when I have a lower colour contrast?
How do I choose the right kind of brown for eyeshadows that suit my complexion? How do you tell warm from cool browns?
Why is it that you advise those with grey hair to wear smokier, more muted colours? Doesn’t this just make us fade further into the background?

150: Colour and Style Q&A: Tips on dressing a petite body, shopping your wardrobe, and creating stylish casual outfit.

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Petite A/8 Shape and finding that collared buttoned shirts bulk up when tucked in and untucked just make me look wide – should I throw them all out?
I’m a magpie shopper and just pick things up I like but end up without complete outfits – help – how do I create a cohesive wardrobe?
How do you look stylish in casual outfits?