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137: Colour and Style Q&A: Is there such a thing as a low maintenance feminine woman? My H shape means that I have a lot of loose tops and they make me look larger than I am – plus my pants don’t stay up – help! I find taking the extra step to complete an outfit is something I’m missing what should I do?

By Imogen Lamport October 16, 2020 Leave a comment

Is there such a thing as a low maintenance feminine woman?
My H shape means that I have a lot of loose tops and they make me look larger than I am – plus my pants don’t stay up – help!
I find taking the extra step to complete an outfit is something I’m missing what should I do?

124: Colour and Style Q&A: How to find your style when you lost a lot of weight? What to look for when you have a short X shape body? Tips to flatter your changing body shape.

By Imogen Lamport September 28, 2020 Leave a comment

I’ve lost a lot of weight and have to rebuild my wardrobe – until now I’ve used clothes as armour – how do I find my style?
I’m short X shape with short waist. Petite rules seems to overemphasise the bust and I want a creative style – what to look for?
I’m an H shape who is turning into an O shape – tips or outfit formulas to flatter my shape?

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 30

Body Image, Colour, Colour Psychology, Personal Style, shopping, style rules, Uncategorized, What to wearBy Imogen Lamport September 26, 2020 1 Comment

In This Video 0.08 I’ve lost a lot of weight and have to rebuild my wardrobe – until now I’ve used clothes as armour – how do I find my style? 5.25 I’m short X shape with short waist. Petite rules seems to overemphasise the bust and I want a creative style – what to…

How to Choose Active Wear Tops with Colour Blocking for Your Body Shape

What to wear, Body, Body ShapesBy Imogen Lamport September 21, 2020 4 Comments

Active wear design is something that you may not have thought a lot about whether or not it’s something that is going to create harmony with your body or not. So what should you consider when choosing your active wear tops? There are some fairly common colour blocking options that you’ll find on a lot…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 22

videos, Body Shapes, Colour, Reader questions, Wardrobe, Wearing ColourBy Imogen Lamport July 31, 2020 Leave a comment

In This Video 0.011 How to create a wardrobe between classic and casual that doesn’t feel too formal as I live in a relaxed location 4.04 How do you wear a hat for warmth or shade when hats just don’t suit you? 7.34 I don’t always want to wear dark colours – how to wear…

Your Colour and Style Questions Answered on Video: 13 – Fit Issues, Online Shopping, Uniform Dressing, Changing Hair Colour, Proportional Dressing

Body Proportions, Colour, Face, Reader questions, shopping, videos, Wearing ColourBy Imogen Lamport May 29, 2020 Leave a comment

Your Questions Answered in this video: 0.15 Why do all my waistbands roll down? What can I do about it? 5.10 Can you chat about Uniform dressing? I’m thinking it could be useful 12.04 How can I tell if a shoulder seam needs to be right on the shoulders or dropped? Fit Issues How to…

26: Colour and Style Q&A: Summer Wardrobe Choices for H, Short shapes for X, A plus 8 Shapes and wide leg pants

By Imogen Lamport May 4, 2020 Leave a comment

How do I dress my busty, short waisted H Shape body for hot weather?

Why do A line skirts and wide leg pants are bad choices for 8 Shapes?

What style shorts suit a short legged X or A shape?

19: Colour and Style Q&A: Blazer for H Shape, Flattering the Back View with a Long Rise, Using a Necklace as a Lynchpin

By Imogen Lamport May 4, 2020 Leave a comment

Short waisted, large bust H shape what to look for in a blazer so I don’t look rounder and bigger?
How to dress a long rise high waist low rear body so the back view is flattering?
How to create a lynchpin within an outfit using a necklace with the colours of your bottoms?

The Hidden Belt to Hold Up Your Jeans

Wardrobe, Accessories, shoppingBy Imogen Lamport October 23, 2019 5 Comments

Do you have some jeans (or other pants) that slide down, the waist is either a little too large, or you have a straight body shape (like my H shape) and they just slide down as you wear them? You’re not alone! I have this exact issue. Normal belts are OK, but I find they…

The Best Clothing Alterations Based on Your Body Shape

Body Proportions, Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen Lamport June 21, 2019 4 Comments

Hi Imogen, I’d love to learn more about altering store-bought clothes for different body types. What are the alterations you may need to do based on your body shape? Firstly, it’s great to know what your body shape, body proportions and body variations are, so you can figure out which tips are most useful for…

How to Layer Summer Dresses

outfitsBy Imogen Lamport October 27, 2017 8 Comments

Spring in Melbourne is a period of unstable weather. 30C /86F one day, then 17C/62F the next. This makes dressing a little trickier, plus you get those cooler mornings with warmer days. This week for my Frocktober post I’m sharing how to layer summer dresses for spring and autumn, those often more temperamental seasons that…

How to Make a Classic Garment Suit a Casual Lifestyle

Fabric, Drape, texture and sheen, Personal Style, prints and patternsBy Imogen Lamport September 1, 2017 18 Comments

I’m an H shape, this means that straight (pencil) style skirts suit my figure much more than flared ones (this is also true for 8 Shapes). Pencil skirts are traditionally classic garments. They originated in the suit and are synonymous with the business world and the corporate office. I don’t work in one of those…

Why Fabric Tie Belts are the Enemy of Your Waist

Accessories, Body ShapesBy Imogen Lamport August 11, 2016 10 Comments

Belts are an accessory that can add interest and detail to your outfit. They can add definition or highlight your waist or hips (depending where you’re wearing them). But they can also draw an unflattering horizontal line (which is broadening as I’ve explained in the illusion of horizontal lines here) if you already have a…

How to Conceal Your Muffin Top

Body ShapesBy Imogen Lamport October 2, 2015 25 Comments

I have muffin top, I know, hard to believe (not). It’s the curse of most H shapes I think as we have shorter waists usually and we put weight on first around our waist so it doesn’t take much to make a muffin top. There are many 8, V and even some A and X…

Stylish Thoughts – Style at a Certain Age

Stylish ThoughtsBy Imogen Lamport July 28, 2015 3 Comments

I’m delighted to share with you today’s Stylish Thoughts interview with San Fransisco (California, USAP based blogger Beth of Style at a Certain Age . 1) What are your top tips for travelling ? For years, my family lived overseas with yearly sojourns back home to the States. If there’s one thing I know how to navigate…

Why Structure is Important When Dressing Plus Size Figures

Drape, texture and sheen, FabricBy Imogen Lamport June 8, 2015 2 Comments

by Catherine Scholze Flattering a curvy frame requires a combination of structured garments that support the shape of the body and good fitting lines that provide the correct amount of space for the curvy areas of the body. The structure of a garment refers to its ability to give the body a certain shape, and…

Body Shape Bible: Understanding How to Dress H Shape Bodies

Body ShapesBy Imogen Lamport May 20, 2015 16 Comments

As I discussed here when I explained how lines work, body shape tells us: Where to put the verticals Where to put the horizontals to balance, broaden or highlight Where to place detail Where to keep boring/dull/plain/no detail That’s it! So let’s look at the H Shape (commonly called the rectangular or brick shape) Let’s look…

What Does Knowing Your Body Shape Really Tell You?

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…

Easy Style Guide to the Best Pants for Your Body Shape

Body ShapesBy Imogen Lamport April 2, 2015 37 Comments

So when I’m talking pants here I’m not talking about your underpants (panties or knickers, whatever you call them). I’m talking the best shape of trousers for your body shape! I shape – you are straight and may describe your shape as boyish, so create some curves with pleats at the waist and hips, or…

The Best Skirt For Your Body Shape

Body ShapesBy Imogen Lamport February 10, 2015 14 Comments

I often get asked about the best shape garments for each body shape. So I thought I’d create this infographic for you to give you a simple set of guidelines. When thinking about shapes for each body shape, we are usually wanting to create the hourglass shape or the idea of two triangles stacked on…

How To Wear a Column of Colour For Your Body Shape

Body Shapes, ColourBy Imogen Lamport October 2, 2014 10 Comments

I have a question about using the column of colour to look taller (as a curvy petite H shape ) – should I only wear darker tops, avoiding white or cream tops ? There are two major ways to wear a column of colour, on the outside, or on the inside. The version on the…

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