Fashion Basics

What Season Am I? 
I have brown hair, green eyes, and fair skin. My coloring is like Sophia Bush. What season would that make me?


I believe you're a Deep Autumn....

What Style Suits My Petite Body Shape? 
Any advice on what styles I should wear? For short/petite and curvy women? Because I always see advice for petite and small women which doesn't match ...

Complete Colour Confusion! 
Am I a clear spring, a winter (?) or some kind of summer? I have medium brown hair, green/grey eyes and very pale pinkish skin. I have been analysed ...

How To Pack Light But Look Chic for Europe? 
Any advice on how to be chic on the run? I am stumped over what to wear on my honeymoon to Europe next month. We'll be going to Italy, Germany, Austria,...

What Is My Face Shape? 
What's my face shape? I really need to know 'coz I'm planning to have a new hair cut. When I'm not smiling, my face looks like round or oval shape but ...

A Wardrobe Full Of Clothes But Nothing To Wear 
No matter how full my closet is with clothes, there's still nothing to wear!

That's always been my dilemma since I started my teen years!

What ...

How Do I Objectively Clean Out My Closet? 
Do you have any tips on how I can get myself to be strict... Like a list of questions I can ask myself? Or criteria to guide me...? I threw out anything ...

How to Dress Fashionable During Pregnancy 
I would love to hear your thoughts on how to dress fashionably during pregnancy, especially on how to:
1) Cover the bump at work before telling colleagues ...

How Do I Define My Personal Style? 
I'm still struggling to try and define my style, and although I've read several books on the topic as well as blogs and websites, I still have a problem ...

I Dress Conservative: How Can I Update My Look from Scratch? 
What basic pieces should I start with?




You have a lovely smile! And I believe you can bring out the best in your appearance by updating your ...

What Is My Season? 
Any idea which season I belong to? I have got dark brown eyes, brown black hair. My veins seem to be bluish green. My undertone seems to be ivory with ...

How To Tell If Your Jacket Fits 
How can I tell if something fits right or not? I just bought the Nils' Amelia jacket in XL and now I think I should have bought it in Large -- but really ...

How Do I Dress My Petite Pear Body Shape? 
How do I dress my petite figure with wide legs and hips?

When I was little I used to be very thin, but as I grew, I got a little bit less thin, and ...

Seasonal Color Analysis: I think I'm a Deep Winter, But My Sewing Teacher Thinks I'm a Summer. Which Is It? 
I found your website on the Google search engine looking up what colors would look good on me. The seasononal color analysis system is fantastic!

(Pic:...

Seasonal Color Analysis Misplaces Redheads 
I'm a natural redhead (slightly more brown than red, actually, but still very much red) with fair and cool skin, and dark brown (almost black) eyes....

I'm over 40: What to Avoid and How Do I Dress for My Age?  
Okay I'm 43 but all of my life I've been told I look younger than my actual age (drove me crazy as a teen but not so bad now). Most people think I look ...

Body Shape Question: What Shape Am I If I Have High Hips? 
I have been trying to decide what body shape I am for a while now - but I just cannot seem to find out whether I'm this or that. I always end up not ...

What Body Shape Do I Have: Hourglass or Inverted Triangle 
My height is 5'8" and my measurements are 36-24-35.5. I have curves and a waist, but I am not sure if I am an hourglass or an inverted triangle.

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Am ...

Seasonal Color Analysis Troubleshooting: Cool Despite Warm Freckles? 
I have dark blonde hair and gray-blue-green eyes and light skin with a slightly pink undertone. My veins are blue-green, gradiating to blue and blue-...

Help! My Boyfriend Plays Professional Baseball and I Don't Know What to Wear!! 
I need some affordable fashionable casual night and day outfits to wear at his baseball games. I am 23, 5'2", hourglass shape figure and a heart shaped ...

What Items Should I Include In a Spring Summer Capsule Wardrobe for Work? 
I have huge boobs – I’m a size 32HH bra (UK size). It’s impossible to get tops, blouses, or dresses off the rail to fit me properly. A size 14 fits my ...

How Do I Find My Personal Style 
I am trying to find a style that represent me, but I'm confused and I need help to find the best style that fits to me.

Can you help me?

Thank ...

What is the Right Jacket Length for an Inverted Triangle Body Shape with a Long Torso?  Not rated yet
I once sent you a question, and your answer was a big help.. ^^ So, this is my second question.. I have an inverted triangle shape body, and my torso ...

Best Colors For An Ill-Looking Girl  Not rated yet
I am at my wit´s end and need your advice. My problem is that I have this 'ill' look about me, and it´s always been like that, even when I was a child ...

What Should I Do With My Hair (CRISIS!!!)  Not rated yet
What should I do with straight jet black hair, bob length, and a round face with almond shaped brown eyes


If you want to keep your bob length ...

How to Create a Seasonless Wardrobe?  Not rated yet
I live in southern California. My coloring is a warm Autumn. What colors and fabrics can I use to create a seasonless wardrobe?



You're very ...

Can You Still Be a Pear Shape If Your Shoulders Are Proportionated With Your Hips?  Not rated yet
... because from the front I look hourglass but from the side I look pear shaped? My measurements are 36 - 27.5 - 39.5


Your body measurements ...

What Fashion Style For Someone With Small Top and Big Hips and Bums With Average Legs?  Not rated yet
What type of fashion style must I go for to suite my small top body with big hips and bums and average legs?


Hi, you have a pear body shape . Please ...

Do I Have An Hourglass Figure?  Not rated yet
I have just been reading all your information on body shapes and I'm pretty sure I have a hourglass figure but not sure... if that makes sense!

The ...

New Me, New Wardrobe for Pear Body Shape?  Not rated yet
I have made some excellent progress style-wise with your help and have one more hurdle to leap. However,I need more of your specialised help. I sincerely ...

Outfits For a Pear Body Shape  Not rated yet
What type of outfit fits a pear shape?



Any outfit that balances out your body shape or makes you feel good about yourself :-)

If you love ...

How to Flatter My Hourglass Pear Apple Body Shape  Not rated yet
My body silouhette is hour glass/pear shape but I do carry weight on my tummy a bit like any apple, this sure is a mixture! I still do have a waist ...

How Can I Keep My Destroyed Jeans Looking Nice  Not rated yet
I just invested in a pair of Miss Me jeans with a little destroyed look or distressing. They look great but do not want the rips to get any larger....

How to Wear Shorts When You Have Short and Stumpy Legs?  Not rated yet
Just wondering what kind of shorts I can wear which create longer looking legs?

I've steered away from wearing shorts all my life as I've got short ...

I Have Warm Skin With Summer Blue Eyes  Not rated yet
Can I be a warm season if I have summer-like eyes? I have light skin with definite yellow/gold undertones (ranging from slightly sallow in winter to ...

What About Long Skirts  Not rated yet
All the skirts shown are in the shorter range. Are ankle length skirts or skirts just a few inches above the ankle still being worn; especially for evening ...

Finding a New Style for My Short Haircut  Not rated yet
I recently cut my hair (dark brown) really, really short. I love my new hairstyle, but suddenly all my clothes look wrong. And I just can't seem to ...

Am I An Hourglass Despite An Inch Difference Between Hip and Bust?  Not rated yet
I've been trying to figure out my body shape. I'm 5'7 1/2" are 36C-24-35. If my hips are smaller than my bust by one inch, is that still considered an ...

I Am a Deep Autumn: What Is My Flow Season?   Not rated yet
I have dark brown hair with red and gold highlights, olive green eyes, and warm-toned peachy fair skin. I know this makes me a deep autumn, but what ...

How Does Graying Hair Affect Your Seasonal Colors?  Not rated yet
I'm a natural redhead who is getting grayer. How does this change my season? I am very fair with blue eyes and have been classified in the past as a ...

Is Matching Shoes and Handbag Color Outdated?  Not rated yet
I always thought shoes should match your handbag. Is this outdated?


Matching the color of your shoes with your handbag used to be a hard and fast ...

What Is My Body Shape?  Not rated yet
My measurements are: bust-38, waist-28, hips-39.. I'm 5'6" tall. My shoulders are the same size as my hips. My legs are heavy, but my booty isn't that ...

Rules for Mixing Patterns and Textures  Not rated yet
What are the rules for mixing different textures, and also how do I mix patterns?



Mixing different textures and patterns is a fabulous way to ...

Wide Shoulders: Can I Wear Scoop Neck Tops?  Not rated yet
I wear v necks quite a lot as I have broad shoulders and a decent sized bust.

Can I also wear scooped necks to the same effect, as they seem to be ...

Which Autumn Category Do I Fit In?  Not rated yet
I look good in both warm and deep autumn categories. I have peachy skin and pink cheeks but I have dark auburn hair.

I fit both categories, but ...

5'1 and Wants to Look Taller  Not rated yet
Im about 5'1 slim and toned. Every time I get dressed I find ways to wear clothes that would make me look taller.

I love wearing heels so thats not ...

Hair Colour Advice for a Cool Complexion  Not rated yet
I am stuck with what I should do with my hair and am wondering if you can help me.

If it helps, I have:

- blue/green eyes with yellow radiating ...

French Fashion and Clothing: How Do I Dress French?  Not rated yet
I recently read the French clothing and French fashion tips on your website and I'm so madly in love with it.

I'd like to learn some more tips on ...

Fashion Advice for a Rectangle Body Shape on Minimizing Lower Waist  Not rated yet
I believe that I am a rectangle body shape because I have a balanced top and bottom according to the numbers, but I could be wrong.

I think I would ...

Seasonal Color Analysis: I Have Salt and Pepper Hair. Am I Still a Winter?  Not rated yet
I am on a fashion makeover/comeback mission for myself. Two decades ago I easily analyzed my color/season (seasonal color analysis) to be that of Winter ...

Body Shape Question: Inverted Triangle or Apple Body Shape?  Not rated yet
I was wondering if you could help me determine my body shape. I seem to be built like an inverted triangle (broad shoulders, no hips, flat butt, etc....

I Can't Wear Black!  Not rated yet
I do not look good in black which makes it hard for me to figure out my colors. I used to wear it, but as I am getting older (I'm in my 40s), the color ...

How to Slim Down My Hourglass Body Shape  Not rated yet
I have an hourglass shaped body and I hate it. I need help on improving my style and appearance before I move to Japan. I love the bodies of Japanese ...

Kim Kardashian's Seasonal Color Group: Personal Color Palette  Not rated yet
I absolutely agree with your point of view that sometimes the 12 seasonal color analysis won't work on women of color. For example, Kim Kardashian is ...

Seasonal Color Analysis Contradictions: Finding your personal colors  Not rated yet
I am confused with what group I belong to in the seasonal color analysis.

My wrist veins are a green-blue mix. However, I seem to look better in ...