5 TIPS TO LOOK & FEEL FABULOUS OVER 40
By Personal Stylist Robin Powis
We all know that fashion today is not geared to the average female’s shape.
What do we wear and how do we shop?
The fashion industry determines what is IN but really it’s more about what flatters your body shape and what you need now.
Five tips to look and feel fabulous
1.Signature Style
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•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.
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•For all things chic, stick to the classics with a twist, something that makes a statement about who you are. Follow what’s in fashion and adapt those trends to suit your individual style. It’s all about YOU.
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•Remember that with accessories, 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.
2.Body Shape
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•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.
3.Colour
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•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.
4.Wardrobe Planning
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•How much of your wardrobe do you wear regularly? If you have clothes 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 neutrals. That way you can instantly see what’s in your wardrobe and where there are gaps.
5.Shopping Guide
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•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, and pants) and add the fashion items as money and time permit. Think quality, not quantity. A classic item of clothing will last season after season and never date.
Personal Stylist Robin Powis is passionate to help you create an image that is authentic, credible and in sync with your values and goals. Whether you are a professional, retired, in the public eye or just need a new look, Robin will make you look and feel fantastic.
Visit her website at www.definingstyle.com.au to receive her free ebooks and her newsletter. You can also tweet with her on Twitter.
Robin Powis
Personal Stylist
Defining Style
0419 468 272
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How to Look and Feel Fabulous after Forty
16/03/10
Robin provides image consulting services in Sydney, North Shore and the Northern Beaches. She believes some people are born with style and some people need to learn about style.
The great news is we can all have it.
Robin is passionate about colour and creating a fresh and stylish new YOU. Combining your colouring, body shape, lifestyle and budget, to gain new skills to change and manage your appearance. We are delighted to be able to share Robin’s expertise with all our Groovy Grandma members GGs welcomes her as a regular contributor to our fashion pages..
