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 [...]

My Favourite Shapewear Tanks

Recently (well in Australia anyway, they could have been out for years in the rest of the world for all I know), new shapewear tanks have come onto the market and I am in LOVE! I often layer a tank underneath a V or a deep U neck so that I don’t scare the world [...]

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 [...]

Staying Cool and Modest in Summer

The lovely NotSupermum (who I’m sure is a Supermum) asked this question: I’m really struggling at the moment to find spring/summer clothes that don’t look too young for me. I don’t know why but a lot of stuff looks too fancy or ruffled, and that’s just not me I always end up feeling too warm [...]

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 [...]

Empire Waist Dresses and Tops – Do’s and Don’ts

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 [...]

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. [...]

What’s My Style? Dressing my H shape (no waist) busty body

If I had to describe my personal style in 3 words it would be creative, dramatic, feminine. When I discovered my personal style preferences when I was undertaking my image consultant training (though it has developed and morphed some in the past few years), I finally understood why I can’t wear sneakers if I’m not [...]

How to Dress the Petite, Mature Body with Style

Deja Pseu of Une Femme d’un Certain Age asked for help. She is petite, and in her words, “I think the biggest issue is dressing my 5’1″ body, especially finding petite (short) styles that work for my shape and are flattering. I have broad shoulders, big bust (34DD) short-waisted. Currently size 10 US/14UK. I’ve settled [...]