Fashion

Question I can never find a pair of jeans that really flatter my figure. I am not overweight, but in many jeans, my bottom looks too big. To compensate, I wear long, flowy tops to hide my bottom. I have lots of pretty, shorter tops that I love and I want to wear them with […]

**My partner and I are considering a beach wedding featuring frangipani flowers. What style of dress and shoes would you recommend? I am 170cm and weigh 65kg. Shar, by email.** Try a more relaxed style gown for a beach wedding, or a very simple strapless dress that is both flattering and elegant. You could add […]

**What colour shoes would look best with a long cream coloured satin formal dress? It has yellow tones and I cannot figure it out. I am 23 and have been told gold, but to me gold is for older people. Help please! Jessica, by email.** A gold strappy number would do the trick, and it’s […]

**You had a fashion question from a young girl who was 5’11” and couldn’t find pants. There is a store called Long Legs Fashions For Tall Women that caters to tall women and you can shop online. The website is www.longlegs.ca. Just thought I would let you know because I am tall too and know […]

**Should you match your shoes to your top colour or your handbag? Nicole, by email.** The old rule was that you match your shoes with your handbag, but nowadays the rules of fashion are not so rigid. For example, if you’re wearing a pink top with jeans you could easily wear a great pink shoe […]

What are the fashion classics? I’d like to add them to my wardrobe. Karen, by email. By investing in a good set of fashion “classics” you will find your wardrobe much more versatile and user-friendly. It’s worth your while to spend a bit of time and money finding quality, classic pieces that fit you properly. […]

SEARCHING FOR JEANS I’m looking for some jeans to replace my Guess Classic denims (style no 25052RG) that I bought about four years ago. I bought three pairs but they’re wearing out fast. I rang the Guess store but they don’t have any jeans like that anymore. Would you be able to recommend a jean […]

HUNTING FOR A DENIM JACKET I was wondering if you could help me with trying to find a denim jacket that looks quite elegant. I have asked a few shops in Mildura and they don’t know what I’m talking about. Lorraine, Mildura. Dear Lorraine, Here are some websites for stores I would suggest that are […]

MAXIMISE MY APPEARANCE Could you provide advice/suggestions in order that I might maximise my appearance? I am very mindful of my appearance by lack understanding and skill in being able to do much with it. I am 5’2″, 66 kg, wear a 14DD bra, have hair that is curly, dry at the ends, and a […]

MOTHER OF THE GROOM I am a 64 year young mother of 4 children and sadly lacking in the trim, taut and terrific areas. My eldest son is getting married in 6 months in the Cook Islands and I am in desperate need of some advice as to how to present myself in the best […]