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 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…
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?
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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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! 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…
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…
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…
How to Choose the Right Length Necklace to Flatter Your Body The other day I was reading something that said that if you wear a longer pendant that ends under your bust, then you will draw attention to the narrowest point on your rib cage and this is flattering for all. Sadly this is not…
Choosing Collars and Lapels O/A shape – broader collars to balance hips I, V shape or petite – narrower/smaller collars not to further broaden shoulders or overwhelm your frame H, X, 8 shape – medium collars – higher will make you look taller, lower will draw attention to bust and make larger Large bust –…
Sleeves please – I’m a H/O shape, and always wonder if I should have my sleeves shortened as a full sleeve makes me look bigger. The shape of the sleeve that you wear can make you look larger or smaller, depending on where it ends (watch this video for tips on that topic) and also…
I’m often asked where to end your tops and jackets. In this video I give you some pointers to help you find your sweet spot that flatters your figure.
