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Wardrobe approaches: Minimalism? Maximalism?
Minimalism has been the buzz word of the past years, no doubt brought about by economically tougher times, and has spread into fashion too: think of the rise of sleek Scandinavian brands and styles, capsule wardrobes, quality over quantity slogans, 10-in-10 challenges, shopping fasts and the like. Which got me thinking - is this my way too? You see, minimalism attracts me on many levels. I am all for saving the planet. I dislike clutter and in general do not like objects [wel
Creative with neutrals: tackling this spring's polka dots, stripes, florals and animal prints
Spring is approaching - somewhere. I know it by the shops starting to bring out their new stocks of lighter, brighter, springier merchandise. And the first wave of visible trend for the new season seems to be ... drum roll ... : pattern! Polka dots, stripes, florals and animal prints in particular. To some [like me] this may sound hugely scary - patterns are a bit like colours, they bring with them a certain loud, notice-me vibe. Well, the good news is that a lot of what I ha
Star find: Baukjen's Astrid dress
I have decided to start celebrating and giving credit to items I purchased that have become star finds. And to open the doors, first up is the Astrid dress from London online boutique Baukjen: It is a simple jersey dress, but made of a strong, sturdy jersey fabric [very helpful for wobblier body parts]. The boatneck neckline and roomy top half [simply pulled in at the waist with elastic] balance out curvier bottom halves beautifully. The wrap detail on the skirt lengthens, th
Creative with neutrals: shades of grey
In my limited fashion colour palette, I actually consider grey a colour: I often use it to lighten and brighten my mostly dark [OK, OK: black...] outfits - a grey belt over a black dress, a grey scarf or grey bag over a black coat, a grey blouse worn with a black dress or skirt, etc. Grey works very well as an accent. But grey is also a perfect colour to wear head-to-toe, be it all the same shade or different ones worn together. It comes in so many shades, all of which are co
Tips for shorter legs: half-tucked tops
Half- or front-tucking is when you tuck the front but not the rest of your top - see Olivia's example above. More often than not, it gives a casual or smart casual vibe, and thus is best done with T-shirts, shirts, tops and jumpers. Blouses are best half-tucked into trousers, not skirts. You may also want to experiment with adding a belt for extra effect, but this is not absolutely necessary. It is a technique I recommend for lengthening legs for many reasons: displaying mor
Inspiration: 2018 spring/summer trends
It's the new year and if you are like me, you have already started to plan and look forward to the end of winter and what 2018 may bring. Not to mention that, like me, many of you will be starting to get royally bored with wearing winter gear and are ready for something new and fresh. Which is why I thought you may want to join me in getting a glimpse of what trends the new season will be offering... The first thing I will say about trend forecasts is that, in my experience,
Tips for shorter legs: choosing flat shoes
Flattering short legs in urban or smart settings is easy - pop on heels and a skirt. But what to do in casual surroundings? Much much harder. There are those situations in life where heeled shoes simply are not the right thing to wear - and I don't just mean sports. City walks, countryside, playing with pets or kids, travelling, a stroll in the park... or simply those times when your feet hurt from constantly wearing heels... all a real challenge for shorter legs. So - the mi
Creative with neutrals: black is not boring - Golden Globe fashion, 2018
Now, I know very well that this here is a very, very superficial angle to approach this year's Golden Globe dresses from. These ladies chose to wear black - indeed in many cases despite it fearfully clashing with their complexion and colouring - for a noble and respectable reason, and not in order to end up on fashion blogs. However, please forgive me -- I could not help but jump at the golden [ha!] opportunity they gave me to demonstrate how different, creative, unique and v
Wardrobe strategies: beating the January fashion blues
Yes, it's that time of the year. Back from Christmas holiday. Instead of feeling recharged, I am a bit depressed of being back to work and the weight gained over the past month. It is hard enough to get up in the [dark...] morning. But in addition, somehow, getting dressed is even more of a chore than usual: all my existing clothes and trusty outfit combinations seem unflattering, boring and unsuitable, and even just looking in the mirror is harder than usual. The thing with
Case study: Kaley Cuoco
Kaley Cuoco, The Big Bang Theory's blonde bombshell, also belongs to the longer torso-shorter legs body type. Kaley has a rather muscular frame with broad shoulders, and is blessed with a voluptuous upper half. Although at 1.68 she is not petite, she appears shorter than she is due to her enviable curves. Let's see how she dresses and what we can learn from her. Kaley likes to be relaxed in her everyday life and often wears very laidback outfits. Although they are not her bes
JUST DRESS IT
Having searched in vain for fashion blogs for my shape and style, I finally decided to create it myself. Excited to see if there are others with a similar quest and challenges and hoping to be able to offer some helpful tips from my own experience!
My lifestyle: London-based thirty-something with an office job in the creative industry & lots of travel
My body shape: petite, longer torso - shorter legs, slim hourglass [broad shoulders, small waist, weight on thighs and bum]
My style: understated but with an edge [focus on silhouette, few colours, few patterns, lots of texture]
My challenge: looking cool and contemporary despite being petite with shorter legs
My approach to fashion: maximal minimalist [with a penchant for adding in some psychology]