By Sam & Jordi Woods
A comment from a client recently sparked a topic of conversation for us:
“I love some of the outfits I see on Pinterest, but executing them into a size 16 is challenging. Especially when I still want my style to reflect my soul but am adapting to a new body shape.”
We feel that many of the readers may feel the same way. Below we are sharing tips on how to translate the magazines to mainstream styling to ensure you are being true to you and also embracing your ever–changing silhouette.
Determine what it is you like from the magazine image i.e is it the accessories, colours, shapes, hair, make up?
Really sit down and ask yourself “what makes me like this look so much?” And see how you can adapt it to you. For example, if you love the combination of the colours, try and replicate with pieces in your wardrobe or add a new accessory or item in to your existing pieces that suit your colour palette.
Seek professional help to determine what your evolving shape really is and how to style it.
Many of us don’t truly see ourselves for what we are and often can hide an asset because we are so focused on hiding what we don’t like. Once you know what your body balance is, you can then look at a magazine style and determine how to adapt it for your silhouette. For example, if you like a relaxed pant and oversized shirt look and your silhouette requires for structured styling you can swap a baggy pant, for a tapered culotte and replace an oversized shirt for a relaxed, tailored blazer. There are always ways to adapt the trends to suit you!
Explore cheaper or more attainable options that align with your ethics, size and budget by searching online.
There are some fabulous recreations of “trending pieces” hitting the budget friendly and “curve” stores, it just requires you to be savvy and spend some time researching (or let us do the work for you!). Tip: if you are going to invest in anything, make sure it is right for your colour palette and body shape and that you aren’t just buying it for the ‘sake of something new’.
Remember: use magazines, Pinterest, social media and influencers as inspiration to elevate your style, but don’t try to be “mini–mes” – embrace your own style and silhouette with garments that enhance your natural beauty, your silhouette and personal style words.
Have fun!
Sam & Jordi xx
Understanding styling and fashion is one thing. Having a super natural flair for making everyday people look incredible is another. Once you’ve met Sam and Jordi Woods, it’s hard not to catch their infectious passion for dressing to match your own lifestyle, personality and charisma. Through their consultancy ‘Vibrant Concepts’, Sam and Jordi have transformed the lives of thousands. Let Sam and Jordi show you how to look and feel fabulous everyday at their Style Studio in Erina – learn the art of illusion dressing, colour matching, styling, translating fashion trends and savvy shopping with their unique VC Signature Styling Systems and services that are truly personal and really work! To contact Vibrant Concepts phone 0425 221 676