We Interrupt this Program for an Important Message about Breasts

My gorgeous friend Kate

I’m spend a lot of time thinking about breasts. Very little of that time is thinking about seeing a flash of royal breast as has been in our news these recent days (all that Duchess Catherine pap shots stuff is of no interest). But I spend time thinking about how to dress mine to look [...]

L is for Legs

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Legs One of the great body parts – they move us around and we should appreciate them.  Where to end skirt and dress hems  How to wear wide leg trousers How to look taller and make your legs look longer  How to Wear Leggings Leggings are best worn either as a hosiery substitute or with [...]

K is for Knickers

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Today I’m talking knickers, well, not just knickers, but all foundation garments. Like building a house, if the foundations aren’t solid, the house won’t be stable, your underwear has a huge effect on your overall look and how great you will look.  Let’s start from the top! Bras Studies show that around 70% of women [...]

How to Be Stylish When Pregnant

Maternity Chic by imogenl featuring rose gold jewelry   Looking stylish when pregnant can feel like hard work. You don’t want to buy a huge maternity wardrobe. But a few essentials plus accessories can really get you through your pregnancy. A great pair of maternity jeans are worth investing in.  You can pair them with [...]

How to Flatter a Short or Wide Neck

how to flatter a short or wide neck by imogenl featuring slim fit shirts   If your neck is a little shorter than average (less than a hand’s width) or wider than you’d like, you may feel that you look a little squat. So here are a few tips to flatter. 1. Find your balance [...]

H is for Hips

Many women are obsessed with their body and perceive it to be lacking.  According to a study done by Triumph: 70% of women are not happy with their body, but 79% of their partners ARE happy with their partner’s body (women, listen to your partner, they love your body and think its great!) 82% of [...]

How to Dress When You Have Lost a Breast

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Today I want to share with you some guidance I received from Susan, who has lost a breast due to cancer and has shared her tips on how to disguise it (and other scarring which can happen with surgery).  I’ve created some pictures to illustrate her advice. what to wear when you’ve lost a breast [...]

Third Piece – Waistcoat

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Many people in warmer climates would like to add a 3rd piece(that extra garment that adds some extra interest) but find it’s too hot for a jacket, so why not try a waistcoat. 5 ways to wear a waistcoat by imogenl featuring vintage vests Waistcoats are not always the traditional suit fabric, they come in [...]

E is for Elongation

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 [...]

Clothing for Busty Women

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Hi, Imogen. After reading all the articles on your blog that I possibly can over the last two months, I think I’m an X shape. According to many articles, I look best in A-line skirts. However, the problem that I always have with A-line skirts is what shirt to wear with them. Because I wear [...]