bodyshapes

How To Dress for Your Proportions (Not Your Size)

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Nicola Davis

Illustration of woman with long wiast versus short waist

One of the biggest style myths is that looking good in clothes is about being a certain size. In reality, the secret to dressing well is understanding your shape and proportions — and learning how to visually balance them. When you dress in harmony with your proportions, outfits instantly look more flattering, polished and effortless. Let’s break it down. What Are Body...

Style Over 50: Fashion Rules That Might Be Aging You (And What to Do Instead)

Posted on August 9, 2025August 9, 2025 by Nicola Davis

Same woman dressed in frumpy and stylish clothes.

There’s a quiet revolution happening in the wardrobes of women over 50—and it’s long overdue. More than ever, we’re embracing personal style, ditching outdated fashion “rules,” and showing the world that confidence is the ultimate accessory. But some style advice we grew up with? It's stuck in the past—and if followed too closely, it can actually make you loo...

Best Swimwear for Your Body Shape

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Nicola Davis

Swimwear shopping can feel like a daunting task, especially when you’re faced with a wide variety of styles, cuts, and fits. The key to feeling confident in your swimsuit is understanding your body shape and choosing a style that accentuates your best features. Everyone’s body is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to swimwear. In this art...

What To Wear Workshop

Everyone can look fabulous, regardless of age, shape or size. You just need to understand the styles that work best for YOU. Learn how to dress to flatter your shape, scale and proportions in a friendly, supportive environment. We will cover: Your body shape and what it means for the way you dress Your proportions – How to create the illusion of being perfectly prop...

What To Wear Workshop

What to Wear Workshop

What To Wear Workshop

Fab At Fifty & Beyond

Style and beauty are not just the prerogative of the young. There is absolutely no reason why a woman well into her fifties, sixties, seventies and beyond cannot look attractive and stylish. But, whereas the young may manage to pull off some dubious fashion choices, we grown-ups need to dress with a little more care. Fortunately we have good sense and experience o...

Your Best Beachwear

Posted on July 1, 2022June 7, 2024 by Nicola Davis

Are you planning a holiday this year? If so, the chances are that you're on the lookout for stylish, flattering swimwear - even if it's just to wear lounging by the pool. If you don't feel truly confident strutting your stuff in beachwear, take heart from the fact that I've never met a woman who does! Rest assured though, no-one else is nearly as bothered about y...

New You, True you!

Would you like to feel happy and confident about your appearance? Are you stuck in a bit of a style rut? Bored with your clothes? Feeling pretty much invisible? Now is the time to make changes and herald a new, more confident, you; the "you" you truly want to be. We're all different - not only in terms of our size and shape, but also our lifestyles and the type of clothing...

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