What You Look Like & What You Wear ?

Most of my clothes are from Seasalt, Boden and White Stuff so you can probably guess what I look like. I veer towards blue which suits me. Gym pants in 7/8 length also feature in my wardrobe as they’re the perfect (full) length. No prizes for guessing I’m petite in height.
I often wonder how a stylist would accoutre me. For major events in the past other women have advised me on the dress, shoes, handbag, tights, make up, hair, etc. One, a good friend, made earrings to complete my outfit. Much to my surprise as I prefer to avoid attention, I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt good.

When I am going out, I start by thinking about my feet. Is any walking involved or is it door to door? Will I need to stand for long? My feet need to be comfortable. That often means “sensible” shoes, so trousers work best. I have never worn jeans.
I am never sure what to wear with skirts or dresses, unless it is a smart do, when I will wear smart sandals, with a tiny heel. My feet soon get cold, unless it is a heatwave, so I am most comfortable in socks, but no way am I wearing socks with a dress!
The rest is easier, once feet are sorted.

Cabbie, I’m a bit like that.
Ditto - am I going to be too hot?

Can't stop, quick change of clothes because I'm heading out again after a few hours in school, (navy all the time!)
I'm a Joules girl, and as many florals as possible. Will be wearing the navy one this afternoon, the orange one on Friday.
Nicki Chapman probably my style buddy.

They are nice! They look like SeaSalt dresses which I love like many on here
(I think GN should be sponsored by SeaSalt)
I don’t fit into Joules stuff anymore sadly.
Also, I find that their T-shirt dresses (of which I have several) shrink

Nicki is presenting the daytime Chelsea show.
She had on a lovely dress yesterday.
In fact, there were loads of beautiful dresses on show

Yes, I sort of decided she was my style icon when she was doing Wanted Downunder and had loads if pretty fresh summery dresses. ?? ? ?

Like so, in case anyone is wondering who the Dickens she is.

I wear grey or black. In winter I wear long leggings with Ugg boots and in summer I wear 3/4 leggings with trainers. That’s about it really! I did try to buy colourful clothes at one time but I never wear them. I have a wardrobe full of clothes that I’ve bought for weddings but never worn. Same with shoes.

I wear (almost) the same things every day. I have a number of linen dresses which I wear with/without t-shirt type layers almost every day according to the season. I may/may not also wear trousers or fitted cropped trousers or even leggings according to the weather.

I decide which dress to wear according to which is ironed! It's become a uniform of sorts over time.
I do have lots of brooches which I love.

I don't have any style icons but I do know know someone (very arty) who always looks super fabulous. I'd dress more like her if I could fit into those straight-up-and-down styles.

I wear a lot of black and leggings, jogging and long tops. If I could I would have Helena Bonham Carters’ wardrobe but I’m not brave enough to dress like that for the life I lead.

I’d aspire to dress like Mariella Frostup, she’s very cool I think, and she’s not much younger than I am - life can be unfair!

I spend a lot of time in the garden, wearing disgraceful old clothes. If I’m out and about it’s jeans, chinos or smart trousers, with a structured jacket, scarf and a shirt usually. Heeled boots (not high!) or flat boots in the winter, and sandals or mules in the summer. I don’t like dresses on me, the last time I wore a dress was to my daughter’s wedding - they don’t fit my lifestyle since I retired. I’d never wear a skirt - they seem pointless because they are so much less comfortable than trousers. To go out I’d prefer a jumpsuit or trousers and a top or tunic in a plain colour or a geometric pattern.

I don’t have any style icon because I prefer to be me
I rarely wear skirts or dresses, no change that, I never wear skirts or dresses not sure why My legs are pretty good and I ll wear knee length shorts
I m into dungarees and flowery trousers at the moment
I like Jo Browns tunics (bought at charity shops far too expensive from catalogue)

Yes, I'm for Judi Dench's look too...especially the clothes she wore in Marigold Hotel...elegant and easy to wear.

I like Grizas... very flattering silk linen mix, Vetono, Seasalt for a more relaxed look. Linen is great as it doesn't cling and I like the crumpled look. Loose fitting, mid calf and slightly floaty.

I have large breasts and anything with a collar makes me look like the matronly gym mistress at school...so it's all about taking attention away from that area. I have a big behind too...so don't wear anything fitted there! I equally don't wear a voluminous tent!! Getting flattering clothes without spending a fortune is hard work for me!
You can get some great designer clothes at very good prices on Ebay.

I always wear a long sleeved under top and leggings and flat shoes. If we ever do have a really hot day, I don't use the undergarments. Those days, sadly are rare here in Scotland.

I stopped wearing trousers and tunic tops as I have cellulite on my thighs and it wasn't a great look! Mostly I wear muted self colours and coordinating patterned scarves. Blues, teal, turquoise, coral all work well. I was a red head.

Now my hair is white grey I don't suit olive greens or anything with a yellowish tone and black can be harsh next to the skin..but sometimes ok with a scarf. I do have a vivid leaf green linen summer dress and love it...feels like a fresh day!

Thaks Lucca for the Sahara recommendation.

I was not familiar with this brand. I have just looked...... and now want much of their stock! Better start saving!

I have big boobs and no waist so I dress with fitted shapes or I look like a blob.
I wear things from Next & Hush for expensive bits (on sale) and like bright colours, bright pinks and orange usually with a denim skirt or jeans and gold Birkenstock’s.
I have blonde bob (now a lob as it needs a cut) and if I don’t have a real tan I use one from a bottle!

I colour my hair (blonde) and always wear a full face of make-up, although not too much. I wear clothes for comfort, I'm not interested in fashion - I wear dark trousers, trainers (unable to wear heels these days), and a blouse or top, often in pinks, reds, or purples, as I like those colours and they seem to suit my skin tones. I've got a lovely black leather jacket I like to wear in the evening.

I paint my nails. I never wear jewellery as I'm allergic to nickel, but I wear a plain watch.

I wouldn't ever wear jeans with slashes/holes in them. I get my clothes from Asda, Simply Be, Dorothy Perkins and Yours Clothing.

i wear various colours of straight leg jogging trousers and different tops from charity shops and various mens t-shirts from primark all year round, i have one skirt for funerals, no dresses or trousers.

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Ever since the style gurus gave the ???to trainers I have been able to wear comfortable shoes and not feel too grannyish.
I have 2 pairs of Hotter Chase (white and pewter) and 2 pairs of Jana Softline (beige suede and dark navy suede) and I could honestly junk all the rest of my shoes and live in these.
I looked at the Chicatanyage website and apart from the fact that she is tall and a size 10, her choice is very much mine (small and size 16)
So it looks as if most if not all of us are thinking along the right lives - but why do so many women feel the need to have their confidence boosted, I wonder?
Just putting that out there.

BlueBelle I remember the photo of you in your dungarees.
You looked genuinely fabulous, and with a lovely figure (am I allowed to say that!)

Maw I have two pairs of Hotter Chase too!

HowVeryDareYou I’m allergic to nickel too.
I don’t think that it’s allowed anymore in jewellery.
I’ve got tonnes of costume jewellery, and it’s all been fine

Smart and classy, like a lot of Joan Collins clothes, don’t want to look like anyone as I am happy as I am. I think a lot of the celebrities dress awful, all that money and a lot look tacky. Too much on show is not nice. Joan Collins always looks the part, JoannaLumley too.

My dad’s wife is a big fan of both Joan and Joanna, and she always looks really, really glam.
It really is simply a matter of what suits you + what you are comfortable in

Smart and colourfully coordinated is my aim. Think I achieve it. Certainly very happy with my wardrobe and how I mix 'n' match.