Tag Archives: proper fit
Use These Quality Hacks to Uplevel Your Look ‘Know that feeling…. when you walk into a room wearing the dress that always earns you compliments? The suit you’ve signed multiple deals in and won several positions wearing? You feel invincible, … Continue reading
How to tell if your outfit works
Your Mirror is Deceiving You. Why your bedroom mirror won’t tell if your outfit works. What’s the first thing you do in a store’s fitting room when you’re trying on clothes? You look in the mirror, of course. That’s … Continue reading
How to Find Clothes that Fit
Why Does Nothing Fit Me Right? “What the heck is wrong with my body? I can try on 15 things when I’m shopping, and maybe two will fit me.” Could these words have come out of your mouth? I’ve heard … Continue reading
What to Wear to Get What You Want
4 Instances When What You Wear Matters What you wear is how you present yourself to the world, especially today, when human contacts are so quick. Fashion is instant language. ~ Miuccia Prada In our increasingly casual world, the power … Continue reading
Over 50 Style: How to Dress a No-Waist Body
How to Dress When Your Waistline Leaves Without You Okay, let’s face it: shift happens. And it doesn’t always happen where you might plan, given a choice, when it comes to body matter. If you face the mirror one day … Continue reading
Over-40 Dressing — How Not to Look Frumpy
One of the most-often asked questions I get as an image consultant relates to “age-appropriate” dressing. Sometimes when a woman asks about this, it comes from a concern of coming off like she’s trying to appear too youthful. Other times, … Continue reading
Fresh Beginnings (for a Dragon of a Year!)
5 Ways to Perform Your Own Makeover As an image coach, January is commonly a month where I see an increase in requests for makeover services. There’s something about turning a calendar page to a fresh January that inspires “New … Continue reading
Time to Bury It? (Purging Your Closet of “Dead Weight”)
Is your wardrobe supporting your personal appearance goals, or “scaring” opportunities away? If you haven’t asked this question in a while, it’s likely that your closet harbors garment goblins ready for final resting in the Clothing Cemetery. Doesn’t fit? Bought … Continue reading