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 →

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Patty Buccellato | Leave a comment

How to tell if your outfit works

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Patty Buccellato

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

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Patty Buccellato

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 →

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What to Wear to Get What You Want

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Patty Buccellato

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 →

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Over 50 Style: How to Dress a No-Waist Body

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Patty Buccellato

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 →

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Over-40 Dressing — How Not to Look Frumpy

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Patty Buccellato

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 →

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It’s Scary Out There — Protect Your Wardrobe

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Patty Buccellato

5 Tips to Keep Wardrobe Zombies at Bay Ghosts, and Goblins, and Zombies — Oh, my! They’re out there lurking in the shadows; waiting for the unsuspecting casual shopper on which to launch their menacing attack. But they’re not holding … Continue reading →

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Fresh Beginnings (for a Dragon of a Year!)

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Patty Buccellato

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 →

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Time to Bury It? (Purging Your Closet of “Dead Weight”)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Patty Buccellato

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 →

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