225: Colour and Style Q&A: How to avoid looking frumpy, how to evolve your style, and dressing the casual life.

It’s my understanding that people gain weight during covid. I used to pants. Now I tend to only wear elastic pants, skirt, top and dress. How to avoid looking frumpy?
My new challenge is focussing more on how to evolve my style. I am happy with my style but keen to branch out further and avoid ruts.
I have a casual life and would like to know how to look polished in comfortable clothes. I believe that when you look good, you feel good.

106: Colour and Style Q&A: How do I clean out my closet? How can I style a Chanel style jacket? How do I find clothes that I love in stores?

How do I clean out my closet? I’ve had a lifestyle change which means what I used to wear is not now what I need.
A shape with a large bust – how can I style a Chanel style jacket
How do I find clothes that I love in stores, I get so frustrated shopping as there is nothing out there for me, I don’t want to look old-lady!

Hiding Behind Blandness

The other day I was having a conversation with my very talented dressmaker/designer/illustrator friend Alfia (who made my wedding dress) and we were talking about how hard it is for women ‘of a certain age’ to find interesting, flattering and non-frumpy clothing if you’re not someone who shops regularly or widely (and many women over…