I know my body, colours and style recipe but still find it hard to figure out where to start when shopping for clothes. Where to start?
When everyone I work with is dressed super casually and my style is more put-together and accessories how do you talk to yourself to get over this feeling of being different?
Raincoat length with skirts and dresses – what is optimal?
0.10 How to build a wardrobe of clothes that work for the weather and occasion when I tend to wear my workout clothes casually and I can'[t seem to get out of the trap of wearing 20% of my wardrobe 80% of the time?
7.34 What are home cleaning appropriate clothes that are stylish?
9.20 How to plan outfits for the week when the weather keeps changing and the outfits no longer work?
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?
0.09 I love the look of a kimono – how can an 8 Shape wear this?
1.41 How do I look glamorous in summer when I’m at home when I’m not wearing shorts and tees that make me feel sloppy
3.32 How do I have a wardrobe full of outfits that are fine for work at home, but that I don’t need a complete change of clothes when I go into town for meetings?
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 retired and no longer need a work wardrobe and it also needs a purge
0.08: I live in a hot environment, don’t like necklaces but my outfits lack punch – what should I wear?
3.55 I want to add belts to my wardrobe – what should I look at to start building a belt collection?
8.55 – Can you discuss how to wear the neon trend?
How each of the 16 Style Types – psychological types as defined by Jung and Myers Briggs will dress and express themselves differently. Read the accompanying blog posts here for more tips and examples How to Express Your Personality Through Your Personal Style
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…
The other day there was a conversation over on the 7 Steps for Style private Facebook forum about breaking style rules and I loved this quote supplied by one of the members. There was a question about how many rules can you break and how far you can push them. How far can you go…
Polar fleece – love it or hate it? It’s one of those fabrics that is super comfortable and warm, but lacks style in a big way. It’s a level 3 fabric that could be classed as appropriate for Outdoor Leisure activities such as going for a walk in the winter, watching football, heading to the…
I received this question from a reader: What role should winter gloves/scarves/hats play in accessorizing? I’m still figuring out how to make scarf/jewelry/shoes/bags all work together in a not matchy-matchy way, and now that it’s getting cold, and winter adds another set of items to coordinate. (Also, I happen to work in a cold…
I was asked by a reader the other day for help choosing winter coats. Here are a few tips. Clockwise from top left: Show off a defined waist with a belted coat like a trench – great for X, A and 8 shapes. If you are petite, keep your coat knee length or shorter and…
Imogen, I’m a new follower to your blog and check it almost daily. I love it! It has so much information and for the first time I can relate to the types you suggest. I had a question I posed on a sewing website as I’m considering making a dress using a fabric with a border…
Do you find shopping stressful, and wonder why other women love doing it? Often, as our lives get busier, and our body shapes change, we find shopping gets harder and harder, and less and less enjoyable. One of my clients said to me one day as she was in the change room “Imogen, you make…
What are your essential wardrobe staples? My list would be dependent on your climate, lifestyle and of course preferences in what you like to wear. Great jeans – ideally at least one pair in a solid dark wash as they are the easiest to dress up or down Great pair of dark neutral dress pants in a…
