I recently wrote a guest post over on Already Pretty on how to dress if you’re petite and busty but want to look professional. There are lots of tips in the piece if you’re busty and not petite too! Go check it out now!
Top 5 Tips for Petite Dressing
March 29, 2013 by 6 Comments
Petite tips by imogenl featuring ankle pants The more I’ve worked with petite women (under 5’4″ tall) I’ve found that there are some elements that make a huge difference to how they appear. 1. Keep garments simple and uncluttered and small to medium in scale. Large patterns will swamp your frame, big collars will [...]
Gok Wan’s Style Advice
October 19, 2011 by 2 Comments
Sponsored by Nuffnang On Saturday I went to watch Gok Wan on his tour for Westfield to show us the latest trends and how they can suit our bodies’. There were crowds of people, some men, mostly women all waiting eagerly to see Aunty Gok weave some magic. During his very entertaining show he shared [...]
How to Look Taller Using a Column of Colour
August 23, 2011 by 15 Comments
Imogen, Would you consider addressing the best way to create a column of color with some examples? I try to dress this way and wear mostly dark wash denim or black ponte knit pants. I would like to expand the my choices on the top. A bit more color and some shoe/ boot options. I [...]
Petite Scarf Advice
June 9, 2011 by 6 Comments
Opt for fine wovens Maria has left a new comment on your post “13 Ways to Wear a Pashmina or Long Rectangular Sca…“: I LOVE scarves and know dozens of ways to tie them, but I believe they’re a little too much for my petite frame. Is there any way to wear one without looking [...]
Stylish Thoughts – Alterations Needed
June 6, 2011 by 4 Comments
. Today I’m pleased to introduce you to San Diego and Los Angeles, California, based Kelly of Alterations Needed a fantastic resource for the petite woman. She is also the mastermind behind Fit Review – a new website that connects women to clothes that fit through community-sourced item reviews. What is the secret to great [...]
How to Pack for a Beach Holiday
October 22, 2009 by 5 Comments
Hi Imogen,I am a regular reader of your blog and simply love your advice and tips! Your blog has helped me transform into a more confident person as far as dressing and accessorizing goes. I had a question for you and needed some advice. I am planning a trip to Hawaii in December and was [...]
How to Choose Flattering Jeans Pockets
June 17, 2009 by 16 Comments
How do you know if your back view is as attractive as your front? It’s much harder to see our back view in the mirror, without a series of mirrors. So when choosing jeans, which are the best pockets for your butt? Size and placement is really important to increase your booty quotient. Pockets need [...]
Empire Waist Dresses and Tops – Do’s and Don’ts
June 8, 2009 by 18 Comments
An Empire Waist garment has a high cut waist seam that sits directly under the breasts (above your natural waistline). It’s flattering on so many body shapes because it doesn’t require a defined natural waist to work. For petites it works because it raises the waistline up, so raises the eye higher on the body [...]
How to Dress the Petite Curvy Body
February 4, 2009 by 13 Comments
The very lovely Jane from Work that Wardrobe sent me a plea to create a polyvore for her. Jane is petite and curvy (and a decent bust0, with a lovely defined waist (X shape) . And she sent me a list of words that define who she is, which is what I’ve worked from with [...]
