Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of personal style and exploring how personality and environment play significant roles in our clothing choices. I had a delightful conversation with Carol Karl who is one of my fabulous 7 Steps to Style sisters and who has a YouTube channel dedicated to all things jewellery. We discussed…
In This Video 0.08 When does your body shape change from one to another? What’s the turning point from an 8 shape to H shape? I think this is happening to me: I’ve always had a body shape 8 and quite a bust, but now at 54, I have more weight and tummy, and my…
How do you know which is which so that you love what you buy rather than realise that it’s “just not me”?
If vanity is a sin then is caring about your style shallow? I don’t believe so (at all) and wanted to share with you some of my thoughts on why I believe this and I’ve got some research to back my beliefs up!
I tend to wear the same all the time. I have many nice things, but sometimes lack the confidence to wear/style them.
How can identify my body shape?
My biggest problem is finding the colors I want. Turquoise, brilliant blue and royal purple.
In This Video 0.08 I tend to wear the same all the time. I have many nice things, but sometimes lack the confidence to wear/style them. 4.10 How can identify my body shape? 7.07 My biggest problem is finding the colors I want. Turquoise, brilliant blue and royal purple. How to Style Your Outfits Create…
In This Video 0:08 How to have my hair looking fabulous without too much effort 3:06 I am such a natural enthusiast that I tend to be all over the place. I need to hone my wardrobe down – any tips on how to do this? 9.29: How do I know what patterns suit me.…
I’m 5 foot tall. Even where there are petite ranges, the ‘petite’ element seems only to apply to width, and not height as well. I know I’m well under the average, but I find it difficult to believe that a size 8/10 is likely to be for the same height person as a size 16/18. Plus sizes have whole ranges – petite seem only to be a percentage (and not a large one) of a store/line’s merchandise. Finding something that fits – it’s a challenge, and often dispiriting.
In light of the pandemic and my gaining more weight than losing it, I believe my shape has become an “O.”
I am of Caribbean descent and therefore have inherited more behind than hips. How should I take this into account when figuring out what to wear. I can’t seem to find anyone — either online or in books — who takes this into account. I don’t have wide hips just a big bodacious backside.
I’ve lost 70 pounds in the last eight months. I’m not sure I even know what is supposed to be stylish for someone that is in their 50’s.
In This Video 0.10 How do I get a capsule together: I have quite a few orphan tops that only go with pants. Jackets don’t complement either, it’s all a bit haphazard – any tips? 3.59 I’m an overweight H shape (possibly O right now!) and it has become clear that my hips and legs…
In This Episode 0.08 How do I look smart when I just want to wear comfy knits? 1.39 I have a long body and short legs – how can I look in proportion without wearing heels? 3.25 How do I organise my closet with clothes that reflect me, at the moment it’s all over the…
I never know my personal style, I feel overwhelmed with all the pictures I see on social media and what clothes I like and then when I end up buying clothes they either don’t look right on me or I don’t feel good or confident in them, that’s one of the reasons I feel shopping so difficult.
It seems that cropped pants are very popular right now. I’ve tried on some in stores, but couldn’t find any that looked good on me. My legs and body are the same length, but my thighs are long and my legs from knee to ankle are short. My ankles are slim, but I have big feet. The slim legged cropped pants make my hips look very wide and my feet very large. The larger legs look equally bad. I’m an H shape with a flat butt. I normally wear slim cut pants that are straight leg or boot cut, but I’d like something cooler for casual summer wear. Most all the blogs say to never wear capris, but I’m wondering if capris the same length as my ideal skirt length wouldn’t be my best bet. You posted a blog with a very complicated mathematical formula for finding the best skirt length. Mine is at the bottom of my knee and I think that is right
I have work clothes, church clothes, social and dressy clothes. I’ve never been much into leisure wear. Now that I am at home I don’t have “stay-at-home nice clothes”. I don’t want to wear my work clothes and ruin them but I don’t have nice casual clothes. I hate “tight-feeling” clothes like jeans when I want to be comfy. I don’t have any visitors or anyone coming to the door. Any suggestions?
In This Video 0.05 I have been feeling quite stodgy and frumpy with my style lately. I retired 3 years ago and I’ve decided it’s time to step up my game and spend some much needed time focusing my attention on updating my wardrobe. There was a time when I was always dressed very professionally…
In This Video 0.08 My biggest challenge: Dressing up my relaxed style enough that I feel ‘put together’ appropriately for church, dinners out, social functions, etc 4.57 My biggest challenge would be the change in my body and getting older. I haven’t figured out how to dress my 30 pounds heavier, menopausal body. I hate…
In This Video 0.05 How do I figure out what I really want to project with my appearance? 2.50 How do I choose a 2nd neutrals if my colour contrast is 1-2 neutrals plus a colour? Do the neutrals need to relate to the colour? 6.15 How to flatter my figure in clothes that aren’t…
0.08 I have put on a lot of weight and my shape has changed dramatically. I could always highlight my waist before. Now I feel like a blob and need to wear loose tunics etc. It depresses me and I’m aimless just now while I am desperately trying to regain my healthy body.
2.19 I have very visible skin rash (a post COVID symptom) around the eyes and on the cheeks and am supposed not to cover it with make-up to let it “rest”. My colour palette is enigmatic and I am 1 colour plus neutral when my skin is normal.
4.09 My biggest challenge is: to feel better with my appearance, be less conventional, classical and boring and find joy in my clothes.
In This Video 0.04 Being older and not very tall I struggle with knowing where and how to shop for my style 7.09 What is your opinion on the French/half tuck of tops? It works with my style recipe and it definitely improves proportions sometimes. But I always feel a little bit like I am…
Do I wear back sandals with the skirt to make it relate to me or would that only accentuate the unideal color?
Do you have some tips on how to dress while trying to lose weight? I want to buy clothes that make me feel good at this weight but am nervous that I’m wasting money.
I think one of my biggest challenges right now when it comes to my style is, not knowing if I should buy pricier clothing items for style or not.
I feel like I’m never stylish – it that my lack of shape means clothes don’t fit or flatter? I’m short too which doesn’t help – any suggestions?
I’d love to wear dresses and skirts but tend to always wear trousers and tops because I’m overweight. I find it hard to dress up! I also recently bought a bowler hat but haven’t had the courage to wear it yet.
My style shifts with different workplaces, cultures and activities and I”m quite non-conformist, whilst also being comfort orientated. I could like to add a piece or two from current trends to wear with my existing wardrobe. How to do this?
In This Video 0.09 How to stop being so safe and spend all my time finding clothes that hide the unflattering parts of me? 6.23 – Which tops and jackets to make a busty H-shape body with high hips and short, waist, long legs look good? 9.58 How to find the right balance of clothes…
