The Power of the Third Piece

  3rd piece by imogenl featuring black pants The Third piece is your hero, it’s the accessory or piece of clothing that can add the excitement and personality to your outfit when everything else you’re wearing are  basics or supporting acts. Quite often it can be some sort of jacket, other times it will be [...]

How to Create Waist Definition without a Belt

It attracted my attention that you mention that you wear skirts/dresses or jeans most of the time. I do the same thing, and it has been working great for the most part, thanks to your blog. The main thing that I learned is that I am X-shape and I should belt over skirts/dresses, I enjoy [...]

Where to End Your Tops

People always ask me where the best point is to end their tops and jackets.  As the hem of a top creates a horizontal line, the best place is on a narrow point, rather than a wide point. Where to end tops by imogenl featuring a smocked tunic If you are a body shape that [...]

How to Stay Warm in Winter without the Bulk

..Hi Imogen! First, just let just say that I’m so thrilled to have discovered your fantastic blog! I have a very small natural waist, a feature that I of course would like to highlight. However, I’m always cold at work, and by the time I pile on all the layers I begin to look like [...]

How to Layer Tops

What are the guidelines for layering tops?   Many people tell me they have no idea how to do it, so here are some quick tips. How to Layer Tops by imogenl featuring Miss Selfridge Items in this set: Long sleeved polo neck, 560 GBPBird by Juicy Couture Ruched jersey tank, $200Stripe Waterfall Cardigan, 22 GBPDandelion [...]

Top Tips to Distract from a Larger Bust

Hi Imogen, A question I’d love for you to tackle in your blog some time if you feel like it: I have an hourglass figure, with big boobs. I look best in necklines that are reasonably low (although not barmaidy!). For example v-necks and deep wrap tops with camisoles underneath are both really flattering. They [...]

How to Wear a High Neckline with a Large Bust

So, you may be aware that I generally advise against wearing a high neckline when you have a larger bust, as it makes it appear to be even bigger and start just underneath your chin. But sometimes we all want to wear high necklines, for example, it’s winter here at the moment and I don’t [...]

Body Proportions Explained – Short Body, Longer Legs

Following on my series on Body Proportions – today we’re looking at the dressing challenges of those with a shorter body and longer legs. You may still have a balanced chin to mid-bust point proportion, if you do, or even have a longer proportion here, add detail with interesting necklines and jewellery above the bust. [...]

Where Should I End My Tops and Jackets?

One of the most commonly asked questions I get from clients is where should I end my tops and jackets – what is the most flattering point? The rule is: Never end a hem on a wide point – so if your hips or thighs are your widest point, then don’t end your tops or [...]

10 Items 1 Working Week – Work that Wardrobe’s Challenge

Work that Wardrobe has sent out a challenge, to create 5 days worth of outfits, from only 10 items – and that includes accessories – so her is my answer to her challenge. There are still a couple of other outfit options left to try too. I probably wouldn’t really want to wear this all [...]