Petite H – Back to work capsule by aileenlane featuring a single breasted jacket For petite people, jackets and tops with 3/4 length sleeves or sleeves that are pushed up make you appear taller. Be careful with fit; tailored clothes that fit well will make the most of your neat figure. Match shoes to bottom [...]

If you have a long body then the goal will be to reduce visual length of your body and create the illusion of longer legs to bring your body back in balance. To determine if your body is long or short: 1. Get your height. 2. Get height from floor to your break of leg [...]

Colour blocking is a huge trend at the moment and if you know how to work the blocks than you can balance you body to look your best. The trendiest looks involve using bright primary shades in contrasting colours but as we all know, the trends don’t always work with our body shape. If you [...]

Slim Rectangle/ Straight Up & Down Figure by Aileen Lane featuring messenger bags This body shape is also referred to as lean column or I body shape. As  a slim rectangle you have many different options in clothes though those that make you look more shapely and add curves will work best. Fabrics with surface [...]

  Outfit #1: Choose dresses or tops that flow through the waist area in heavy fabrics that drape not cling. Empire tops and dresses are great as long as they don’t form too much volume in midsection. Earrings will draw eyes upward to face and bright shoes with a chunky or wedge heel will distract [...]

Outfit 1: Maxi dresses can work well for the triangle or pear shaped body if you keep a few guidelines in mind; chose styles with embellishment and detail at the bust line or above and choose a style with an A Line skirt without too much volume. Outfit 2: High neck tops with detail tend [...]

Choose a dark fitted jacket with a deep V and long slim lapels to minimise shoulders and break up bulk for larger upper body. Lighter coloured bottoms with texture and detail work to add volume lower down on body. Trumpet or flip skirts that end just below the knee are particularly effective. Choose brightly coloured [...]

I have known Dr. Joyce Knudesn since before I started my Image business in late 2005. It never ceases to amaze me how much energy, enthusiasm and drive this woman has. If only it could be bottled! I completed my initial image training with Dr. Joyce and she has remained a friend and mentor throughout [...]

To balance an inverted triangle shaped body, minimise the shoulder line and add volume and detail at low hip and below. Outfit #1: Cut in sleeves work well to minimise shoulder line. Trumpet skirt with texture adds some volume on the lower body. Lengthen legs by matching skirt and boots. Narrow deep V draws eyes [...]

I have Trinny & Susannah’s ‘ The Body Shape Bible’ book for several years now and I must say I do refer back to it from time to time when showing clients examples of clothes and accessories that work for them. While I don’t agree with all the recommendations in the book, there is a lot [...]