Tag Archives: elegance

Wardrobe for a mature autumn

I received a reader’s request for style tips for mature women:  I have begun to almost live in jeans/slacks and want to be more feminine. Many of your suggestions seem to be for younger people. I am 62, very slim, … Continue reading

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Colour theory: Autumn

If you are an autumn type, you will look best is dark, soft and warm colours. You may have warm red hair and freckles or light brown hair with golden eyes, but there are many autumns with blonde or dark … Continue reading

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Colour theory: Winter

The winter palette is dark, bright and cool. If you are a winter type, all these three qualities can be seen in your colouring, but usually one of two will be most obvious. My own colouring is first of all … Continue reading

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The Glamorous Seductress

In yesterday’s article, I introduced the glamorous seductress. Today I’ll illustrate this seductive type with two clips from the film “8 Femmes”. Here we see a very passionate glamour lady, the fire element being stronger but there is still enough … Continue reading

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Wardrobe for a redhead

Here is an example of a planned wardrobe for a friend of mine. For a redhead, I look beyond the seasons because green and teal are so brutally attractive with pale skin and flaming red hair that we want to … Continue reading

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How to look feminine without even trying

A pretty dress. It is dainty, feminine, delicate. But do you see yourself wearing this after a hard day at work? When you have your nephew over? When you need to scrub the windows? Thought so! When the feminine clothes … Continue reading

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Balance, femininity and elegance.

When dressing feminine, sometimes it is hard to find a balance between the desire to show off your figure and the desire to show your dignity. It is also not easy to look girly and delicate, yet at the same … Continue reading

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The 5 principles of feminine dress

If you would like to dress femininely and look your best, here are five tips principles: Find a balance between modesty and sexiness. Wear some colours and materials that men tend not to wear. Wear more dresses and skirts than … Continue reading

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