Layering – FABruary Style Challenge

Same top with different colours layered underneath

Layering is easy.  The key to layering is to choose lighter weight fabrics, rather than anything too thick or chunky (then you’ll feel and look like the Michelin Man). Today I’m layering a lavender tank under a green top that has cutouts on it (from Forever 21!).   I love wearing different colours under this top as [...]

How to Wear a Sheer Blouse

Wearing a black cami under a sheer blouse

I love sheer/see-through blouses/shirts, as they are very elegant, but what should I wear underneath to not lose from that elegance (and colour) but to tone down the sexiness/edginess of the outfit? Susie Sheer or see-through blouses are gorgeous, but to avoid looking too sexy, particularly in the workplace, it’s advisable to wear the right [...]

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 [...]

In Imogen’s Wardrobe – Trans Seasonal Dressing

How to layer

Melbourne, where I live, is considered to be a temperate climate, though all I think that means is, we are not tropical, but we get some pretty hot weather in summer, but never get snow in winter, but it does get cold (though I’m sure you Northern Hemisphere snow dwellers would disagree!). We don’t need [...]

How to Figure Out Where to End Your Tops and Jackets

Hip explanation

High Hip – is where the top of the pelvis is – you have a hip bone that juts out at this point.  It’s often a really good place to end tops, unlesss you are an 8 shape. Hip Break – is where the leg bends – often lots of creases on your trousers will [...]

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 [...]