Wardrobeflair: Understanding Style

Friday, July 20, 2012

Understanding Style

Style, what is it? It seems some have it, and some don't. Can this be rectified? Yes it can. Everyone can have their own sense of style and it doesn't mean being a slave to fashion trends, copying others or spending lots on clothes.

The best style is your own individual way of wearing clothes and colours that suit you and having the confidence you look great. Women with style other women want are women who have come some way to accepting their own body shape and are happy enough in their own skin.

Who would I rate a style icon? Well to be honest, you can't really go past Audrey Hepburn. Here was a women who knew what suited her body shape and she stuck with it her whole life. She understood the good and the not so good bits about her body and she emphasised her best asset at all times, her 22 inch waist.

She was brilliant at adapting the current fashion to suit her style. Someone who understands their body shape and colours is able to do this quite easily. I also loved her philosophy on life, which I believe have her that inner glow that helps with the outer confidence she portrayed.

A current style icon for me is Princess Kate. Here is another women who has a lot of money at her disposal and designers clambering to dress her. She often wears clothes from mainstream shops and when I see her in them I admire her for not only showing the world you don't have to spend a fortune to look well dressed, but that she chooses first and foremost what suits her body shape.

For both these women, less is more. Well cut, great shaped clothing and timeless elegance. It doesn't mean we need to copy their style, it means we need to find our own sense of style and feel confidence in our choices.

I shall leave you with one of my favourite quotes from Ms Hepburn “I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles.”

Stay colourful!
Trudi
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FAQ

I am really keen to see a consultant. What are the key things you should look at when choosing a stylist?

Referrals are key. Talk to people and see who has seen a consultant and how they found their service. Look for a service that covers colours and shapes. Some consultants only focus on certain areas and if you are not getting the full package, you will not benefit as much from your experience.

For instance, having your shape assessed is as vital as having your colours done. There is no point in wearing great coloured clothing, if it doesn't suit your shape!

trudi@wardrobeflair.com

Q: I want to break out of wearing black but I just don't know what colours suit me?

Yes, it is very hard to break the black habit if you are unsure as to what is a good alternative. So don't feel alone in this!

The best thing you can do is either hire someone from www.wardrobeflair.com and they can come and do your colours and assess your shape and talk you through what you need and also take you personal shopping to show you the colours and shapes that best suit you.

If you want to try and go it alone, think of the times you have had compliments with certain colours you wear and try and build this up.

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About This Blog

This blog is a wealth of fun, interesting and free information on how to look and dress better. It includes handy hints about colours, body shape information, accessories, putting outfits together, wardrobe clearing and shopping.

I also love to talk about fashion trends, what's in and what is NOT a good look or trend.

I want to be able to share with everyone where to buy fabulous pieces of clothing for certain shapes and colours. Great sales, news about up and coming trends. Who I see, what I see and what Wardrobe Flair is up to.