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I was asked by Ingrid of Norway how to choose a flattering coat length, and I know all you in the Northern Hemisphere are getting to grips with colder weather, so here is a quick guide. Choosing Coats by imogenl featuring French Connection Longer coats work best on longer people, shorter coats on shorter people. [...]
how to wear chunky knits by imogenl featuring dorothy perkins Perusing the latest Lucky Magazine to see the Northern Hemisphere Autumn/Winter 2012 trends I noticed that there is a lot of chunk. Not only chunky but also pretty boxy too. The reality with any texture, if you’d describe it as chunky, it will make [...]
Many women tell me that they’d like to look taller, or slimmer, so today I thought that I’d cover E for Elongation to help you all with this quest. So let’s get back to basics and think about how to use line to create the illusion of length and/or slimness. Vertical lines lengthen. Horizontal lines [...]
Hi Imogen, Could you give some examples of monochromatic dressing. I’ve only ever done it in black and I’m changing colours. Also, I never want to wear stockings again in my life (Winter an exception perhaps but I usually wear pants). How does one dress monochromatically in a summer dress? Or jeans and top and [...]
The fastest, easiest way to make yourself look taller and legs longer is to push up your sleeves. Yes, it’s a very simple trick. If you’re wearing a jacket and like to do this for more casual occasions, but find they keep sliding down, then pop a rubber band (not too tight) around the sleeve [...]
Hi Imogen. I’d like to ask you about a certain style that has been around for quite awhile now. Being a tall H I’m glad I don’t have to tuck in my blouses. I’m from the tucked in generation (in my 50′s) and I keep on seeing jackets that end way above the hem of [...]
Following on from last weeks video on how to measure your body proportions. Here is a short video that shows you a couple of ways to use the Golden Mean (golden ratio, fibonacci series) to dress in a proportioned manner that is flattering. The golden mean is a ratio that appears in nature and we [...]
Following on from my video on how to measure your body proportions yesterday, I want to share with you more ways to flatter your proportions. Here are some posts I’ve written about some of the more common proportional issues. 8 Top Tips to Dressing a Short Waist Short Legs, Long Rise How to Define Your [...]
Body proportions are actually more important than body shape, they create the balance that our brain so much enjoys. I’ve made this short video to help you figure out your body proportions so that you can use this information to find how how to dress so that you look taller or shorter, slimmer or curvier [...]
Hello–thank you for the wonderful website. It made me think while reading your advice on Column of Color–could you address the fashion rule of thirds for everyone–research does not reveal that much and I’d like it specifically geared toward what constitutes 1/3 and 2/3 with our outfits. Thanking you in advance! rule of 3rds [...]
