This article is written by Robin Powis who is passionate about personal styling. Robin is committed to working with people to help them feel confident about their own sense of style and to teach them how to shop for colours and styles that suit their shapes and skintone. For more information about Robin please read her profile.
How to Look and Feel Fabulous
Do you want to attract people to you and make heads turn?
We all know that fashion today is not geared to the average female’s shape. What does she do and how does she shop?
The fashion industry determines what is IN but really it’s more about what you need now in your wardrobe or what flatters your body shape.
Image Consultant, Robin Powis from Defining Style says that what defies age and era and looks as fabulous today as it did when Audrey Hepburn wore it are classic styles.
Clothing that remains one of fashion’s most coveted pieces are the trench coat, the little black (or navy) dress, the white (or ivory) tailored shirt, great fitting black pants, superb cut jeans and a beautifully cut jacket. And remember always choose a version that doesn’t deviate too much from the original style.
Here are Robin’s five key tips to look and feel fabulous:
1. Body Shape
Sydney based, Robin Powis says that women waste their money when shopping for clothes. With the dominance of fashion magazines, advertising and celebrity obsession, an increasing number of women follow fashion trends that simply do not suit them.
Always wear styles that flatter your figure and follow the line of your body without being too tight, or too baggy. Also avoid wearing too bulky or too stretchy fabrics.
2. Accessories
The key is to discover your own signature style and wear clothes that say something about who you are. Accessories are a great way to update your look and make a statement about you.
Remember that with accessories that less is more. Generally only wear one spectacular accessory and let the other items take back stage. If your outfit is plain you can afford to embellish your outfit, if it is busy, keep it simple.
Changing your shoes, bag and jewellery can transform a corporate look to an evening look in just seconds.
3. Colour
Colour affects your mood, body shape, age, your outlook to life and the overall impression you make on others. Wearing your best range of colours will make you look younger, healthier and more vibrant. Wearing unflattering colours can make you look older, ill, exhausted or dull. Learn more at www.definingstyle.com.au/ColourReinvention
4. Wardrobe Planning
How much of your wardrobe do you wear regularly? If you have clothes that you don’t wear because they don’t flatter you or nothing goes with them, chances are they shouldn’t be there. Learn to declutter your wardrobe and group your tops and bottoms separately, in colours and then neutrals. That way you can instantly see what’s in your wardrobe and where there are gaps.
5. Shopping Guide
Shop wisely, don’t buy an item in a hurry or for a special occasion. It’s far better to buy something you need and always looks fabulous. Start with basic staples (like a jacket, shirt, pants) and add the fashion items as money and time permits. Think quality, not quantity. A classic item of clothing will last season after season and never date.
For more information contact Robin Powis, Defining Style (02) 9948 0484 0419 468272 www.definingstyle.com.au
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