My biggest style challenge is when I make a personal breakthrough and feel more aligned with who I am and want to be, my wardrobe is behind. It speaks of the older, less bold, less daring me, and it irks me. My casual clothes in particular speak of playing it safe – what to do?
This question goes way deeper than just an outfit formula – it goes to the core of who you are!
I don’t feel comfortable in the clothes and styles I think I like. I’m drawn to classic, preppy styles but feel frumpy in htme. I end up wearing more girly styles – why?
I struggle with layering – any tips?
I’ve got an O shape and carry most weight in belly and shoulders – I recently bought a ribbed cardigan that creates a V shape through the body – is this good for me?
How do you get your own taste in clothing to offer helpful advice to others? How can you distinguish personal preference from style faux pas?
Do muted colours on sheen fabrics read as lighter or darker? Will they advance or recede?
Can you define mental and emotional comfort of clothing? What are the signs something is not for you? Why is it that women are often so reticient at turning up the volume with their style when that’s why they seem to need the most?
It seems to me there is a disconnect between my personality and my love of bright colours – what suggestions do you have for me?
Talk to me about Navy – they look really close, how do I tell them apart?
I am retired and my clothes are casual and I have so many. I like to keep half of the amount – how do you know if your choosing clothes are flattering or not?
I like Elegant Chic as polished and poised suits me – but I have a casual lifestyle – how can I work with my Opulent palette and have ease in my clothes but capture some elegant chic style on a budgetI have small shoulders and big hips and find that my tops never fit around my hips – what to do?
I love my clothes to be wash and wear but I hate polyester as it doesn’t breathe – what are my choices for fabrics to look for?
In This Video 0.08 – I like Elegant Chic as polished and poised suits me – but I have a casual lifestyle – how can I work with my Opulent palette and have ease in my clothes but capture some elegant chic style on a budget? 4.56 I have small shoulders and big hips and…
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…
A curved hem is good to flatter a belly – how do you know how curved and how high or low the front and sides should be?
Short torso with long legs – but large booty, belly and boobs – I find dressing my tops really difficult
My hair is bright white at the front however the back is ashy blonde and white My inclination is to dress for the front of my hair and not worry about the back. Is this a mistake?
I was recently asked by a reader if in her 50s she should follow one of the current fashion trends. Would it be appropriate? My thoughts are here in this video.
Dressing for the office – to look professional but also to capture my romantic, natural personality and autumn colouring (Exotic)
My colours have changed – what should I do?
I love my warm greens, browns and oatmeals but I’m going grey – what colours flatter me now?
All about rebuilding a wardrobe and where to start – at the portrait area? Bottoms first? Focus on Neutrals?
What are some ways of adding more glamour to an outfit?
How to figure out my style to build a capsule wardrobe?
Where should I end my button-down overblouse as I”m petite and am H/O shape
0.08 How do I make new outfits from my existing wardrobe? I always end up wearing the same outfits over and over again
10.39 What to wear when your works style has to be very different from your personal style?
15.00 How to get the proportions right between top and bottom when wearing shorts and a top in summer?
Discover multiple ways to cull your closet – and it’s not just about what you’ve not worn in the past 6 months – there are many ways to figure out what should stay and what should go. Find out more on the accompanying blog post: Ways to cull your closet
Discover why personality is so important in developing your personal style and what you need to know to express who you are through your clothes and image. Find out more on the accompanying blog post here: Why Personality is the Key to Style
How do the 5 art principles of beauty relate to fashion and style – and how to have style when you don’t follow or care about fashion – Find out more about this topic on the accompanying blog post The Aesthetics of Beauty and Style and How They Relate to Fashion
Where do You Start in Building a New and Stylish Wardrobe? What are some strategies to help you create a great wardrobe without wasting lots of money on the wrong clothes?
How to choose and wear skirts and dresses and not feel overdressed in a relaxed environment.
You know that adding a hero garment (statement item) to your outfit always makes it more exciting. Hero garments are frequently patterns, but what if you don’t like prints – how do you add heroes in solid colours that still have that impace? Find out more on the accompanying blog post here: Can There Be…
1. We all need a hero Every outfit needs a hero. Whether it’s an accessory or a garment that has a pattern or detail that makes it the feature of what you’re wearing. It creates a focal point for the eye to linger on. 2. Your shoes matter They finish your outfit and need to…
