I’ve been following the discussion in the 7 Steps to Style group about different types of feminine dressing. I identify with the ethereal dressing with its long lines floaty gossamer-like fabrics. How would you suggest adapting your style to a business casual work setting? The definition of Ethereal is to be extremely delicate and light…
Having worked with thousands of wonderful women over the past couple of decades I know (as they have told me repeatedly) that they wear black because they have come to believe it’s the most slimming colour (and they tell me that this is one of their dressing goals), that it also “goes with everything” and…
Do you find it tricky to mix the grey items in your wardrobe together successfully? If you find it tricky you are not alone, as it’s the hardest colour to mix and match and that’s because there are so many different greys that have different base colours. Why Grey is So Hard to Mix and…
In This Video 0.08 I read your post Are you colour contrast dominant or value contrast dominant and I just wonder if you can be value contrast dominant although your ideal value contrast is medium? I believe I am medium contrast and I think my features are all neutrals. I do have green in my…
What Are the Best Neutrals for Your Basics? Basics are the garments that you wear as the base of your outfit. They are frequently things like a pair of trousers or jeans, a plain skirt in a neutral colour, a jacket in a neutral or even a simple and plain top. Wardrobe basics are the…
In This Video 0.07 – How do I get to be more adventurous with my style? 5.30 – How do I narrow down what works for me? I get overwhelmed by all the options in stores. 10.08 – Where do I find nice clothes at affordable prices? Adding Element What You Must Know…
How to include more interest and unique colour combinations in my outfits?
How do I find the right neutrals to act as an anchor for my wardrobe?
How do you match clothes to your body shape, ie to make you look taller, slimmer and longer legs?
Can I wear a turtle neck or polo neck with a soft rounded chin and jowls?
I have brown skin and there are some browns in my Opulent swatch close to my skin colour – can I wear these alone or not?
I keep buying things that I end up not wearing, how can I shop more successfully?
How to choose the right grey
How do I sort through all the information as I’ve realised that style is more than just body shape and apply it to my current closet – it’s huge and I’m overwhelmed!
How to distinguish between a warm and cool turquoise
I don’t like my scarves to be too voluminous any tips on shapes and dimensions to choose?
Do all women go into light palettes as they age?
Can I wear faded denim as a neutral? How about teal?
When does blue act as a neutral and when as a colour?
I’m a tall H shape – can I do a column of colour without looking too tall?
What colour blue jeans to choose?
More muted colours suit me now but they feel boring when I just wear one of them with a neutral how can I feel more vibrant in them?
As an A shape how much darker should my bottom be than my top? Can another colour in the same value work and still be flattering?
How do I dress smart casual in a column of colour for winter when I’m petite and have light colouring and like to wear dark jeans as they are dressier and they suit my smarter personality dressing style?
Column of Colour tips when you look better in an inner dark column but have a medium high value contrast and don’t want to wear a light topper as it’s not the right ideal value – any ideas?
I love Shabby Chic style – yet the light colours and low contrast that are typical of this style don’t work with my dark ideal value (hair) and high-value contrast – suggestions?
How do I know how long a necklace to wear with a large bust?
How do you determine your balance points?
Body 8 shape vs X shape – what’s the difference and why is the advice for each different?
Are there any shades of brown I could pick for my shoes and bags if my colouring is cool and bright?
Universal colours – are they neutrals?
How to do an inner column of colour without getting bored
Going grey, have dark exotic colouring, but I don’t want to go blonde what do I do?
I love colourful outfits but my colour contrast is 1 colour at a time how can I wear more colours at the same time without looking like a clown?
Is it unusual to have a long decolletage and long rise?
WHat kinds of scarves should you have in a collection? Signature colours? Contrasts, patterns, or plain?
How can I create a capsule wardrobe when I have low colour contrast and don’t want to include neutrals?
As a low colour contrast person can I wear turquoise and teal with lime and yellow?
Are coral and turquoise universal colours?
How do you choose your best neutrals?
In this Video 0.12 When does blue act as a neutral and when as a colour? 3.05 I’m a tall H shape – can I do a column of colour without looking too tall? 5.45 What colour blue jeans to choose? Neutrals and Coloured Neutrals What is Navy and What Colours Work Well With It?…
How do you make a choice about the very best neutrals for you? You can choose black because that is freely available in every clothing store around the world. That’s the easy way …. but it’s definitely not necessarily the best way for you, nor will it potentially be your most flattering choice. In fact,…
If you have a tummy you want to camouflage, what are the best jeans button colour be? Gold or silver or something that blends with the denim?
Can a high colour contrast person who prefers neutrals balance their desire for a neutral outfit while still looking their best?
I’m a high value contrast and low colour contrast, how can I wear a top in a bright medium value colour?
