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Colour and Style hints and tips, from globally award-winning image consultant Imogen Lamport who shares her encyclopaedic knowledge of all things personal style, answers your style and colour questions and wants to help you get up, get dressed, and get out the door looking and feeling fabulous every single day.

Inside Out Style


    • Jun 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 12m AVG DURATION
    • 130 EPISODES


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    367: Style confidence, cohesive wardrobe and trends.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 16:25


    In This Episode 0.08 Finding the new confidence to wear what I like and feel right wearing and not to try tone it down so I just blend in – how do I create interesting outfits and not keep wearing the same things together? Where Does Confidence in Appearance Come From? How Your Clothes Impact…

    366: Your colour questions answered about body image, wardrobe and dressing my body.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:43


    In This Video   0.08 My weight. I am 30 kilos overweight and even under Drs and nutritionists and gyms, nothing changes. Clothes just don't look good. Body Image and Your Style 11 Ways to Improve Your Body Image, Self-Acceptance and Your Style The Myth of the ‘Ideal Weight’: Don’t Wait to Look Stylish What’s…

    Ep 365: Bloated Tummy and Slim Legs, Petite and Pants that Fit, Double Denim

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 11:06


    In this Episode Do you have a non-model body that means finding clothes to fit and flatter is hard? You're not alone. 0:10 I am basically underweight by 10 pounds so I have extremely skinny legs and a type 2 diabetic belly that's always bloated, I struggle figuring out what to wear 2:13 My height…

    Ep 364: Casual and Polished, Post Mastectomy Dressing, Shopaholic with Nothing to Wear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 15:27


    In this Episode 0:08 when I wear casual clothes I look like I'm not trying – I want to look more put together 3:28 I need to revamp my style post double mastectomy. So my body has completely changed shape. I'm also 63 and moving into a new season of my life and need to…

    363: Smart Casual Dressing, Choosing Prints to Flatter, Feminine yet Practical Style Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 14:58


    In this Episode 0:08 I struggle with smart casual dressing and I want to have more confidence and feel good. 5:18 I find prints tricky, I'm not sure about finding my preferred shapes and colours when current trends don't reflect them. My daughter says I should just wear solid colours and neutrals, but I like…

    Fast and Easy Dressing Tips, Fun and Comfortable Outfits, Wardrobe Organised and Buying Clothes that Suit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 10:26


    In this Video   0:08 I'd love some help with getting my wardrobe more organised and stop buying clothes that don't suit me – I tend to admire certain styles on others but they don't feel like me – what's the solution? 4:04 How can I get ready in under 15 minutes per day and…

    360: Why You May Be Confused by Your Kitchener Essence, Finding Colours For Your Palette, Expressing Your Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 20:08


    In This Episode 0.07 My challenge is finding the right colours for my summer wardrobe when they aren't current fashions 2.34 How do I incorporate my essence by John Kitchener into my style relating to my 8 shape body? When I do personality quizzes I get more Classic than what I got with Kitchener which…

    360: Redefining Your Style, Why You Struggle to Create Outfits with New Garments, Prints that Flatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 11:10


    In This Episode 0.08 – The thing that holds me back from working on my style is time! Five years of being a full-time caregiver have just ended and I am trying to put my life back together. By necessity, I fell into lots of bad personal care habits and now I would like to…

    359: Your colour questions answered about retired lifestyle, ways to hide tummy and postpartum wardrobe.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 10:35


    In This Episode   0.11 I have lost my confidence after retiring, I used to dress up everyday. I'm now trying to find correct clothes for a petite in height O shape body for my retired lifestyle. What to Wear When You're Retired How Your Wardrobe Changes as You Age: Adapting Style to Life Stages…

    358: Your colour questions answered about colour analysis, undertone, and body image.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 17:02


    In This Episode   0:11 I struggle with finding colours and styles to suit. I know a few things that suit me, e.g. scoop necklines and dresses just above the knee, but it’s more working out how to dress my apple shape and sway back. Colour Analysis Busted! 7 Myths About Personal Colour Analysis Holding…

    357: Your colour questions answered about layer, shoes, and relaxed style elevated.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 14:46


    In This Episode   0.08 The biggest style issue I have is layering in winter. I live in an area that has extremes in temperature with hot, dry summers. Winters are cold and dry. Summer dressing is easy – lots of frocks, sandals and a light cardi. Winter has to be about the layers as…

    356: Your colour questions answered about where to shop as a tall woman, winter dressing and dressing too young.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 11:53


    I am tall and finding clothes to fit me is very difficult. Any tips? Any going out in the evening winter outfit formula that works for you? How do I resist going back to an old lady style?

    355: Your colour questions answered about colour analysis, body proportion and outfit criteria.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 14:05


    I have two challenges which maybe are related, the major one is not being experimental enough with my existing huge collection and then I'm also unable to stop buying more! My main issue is that I love classic styles, but have trouble keeping them from looking frumpy - aka, styling them in new and fresh ways. I am tall and finding clothes to fit me is very difficult.

    354: Your colour questions answered about colour analysis, body proportion and outfit criteria.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 8:09


    The problem I am facing right now is what colors to wear. I want to know which cuts work for me. I guess my main problem with my wardrobe is that I don't have a lot of clothes, and I don't like the style of some of them.

    353: Your colour questions answered about fabric, mixing pattern and hair.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 9:50


    My question is would you be able to shed some light on why I can never style my wide leg grey trousers in a way that I feel comfortable in them. I want to know how to mix patterns so I don't look like a clown I struggle with my hair, it seems to have a life of its own and won't do what I want it to do

    352: Your colour questions answered about matching outfit, shoes, and shopping classics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 10:37


    In This Episode   0.08: How do I get the right outfit that matches my color? How to Match Your Outfit with Your Colour Swatch Colour Coordination: A Guide to Harmonious Outfits 5 Colour Concept Essentials You Need to Understand To Create Harmonious Outfits How to Use a Colour Swatch When Shopping and Match Colours…

    351: Your colour questions answered about style rules, light colouring in winter and creating style recipe.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 17:54


    In This Episode   0:13 How do I know when and how to bend style rules while staying true to myself? How to Break Your Style Rules My Style Philosophy – Rules are Made to Be Broken How to Break Your Style Rules Like a Pro What’s Holding Back Your Style? 6:44 How do I…

    350: Your colour questions answered about

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 10:18


    In This Episode   0.10 How do I determine the undertone of colours that go with my cool summer analysis? How to Identify the Undertone of Colours The Intricacies of Colour Overtone and Undertone: A Guide to Understanding and Application How to Discover Neutrals with the Right Undertone For You How to Identify the Undertone…

    349: Your colour questions answered about put together outfits and avoid looking frumpy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 9:05


    In This Episode 0.13 How do I look more put together without looking uptight? How to Put Together Outfits Is There a Process for Putting Stylish Outfits Together? How to Put Together Outfits with Confidence How to Take the Extra Step to Complete and Upgrade Your Outfits 3.07 How can I quickly add style to…

    348: Your colour questions answered about mix and match, quality of fabric, and flatter your features.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 17:22


    In This Episode 0.10 I struggle with Coordinating different pieces and getting new pieces to work well with others. I tend to buy all the bold statement pieces and end up with a big mix of those instead of being able to build outfits effectively. How to Mix and Match How to Combine Clothes and…

    347: Your colour questions answered about fit, overweight and ready made outfit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 12:01


    In This Episode   0.10 My biggest challenge right now is finding clothes that fit right, are flattering, and that I can afford. My size makes me want to hide my figure, but I can't help but think that there has to be clothes out there that would look decent if I just knew how…

    346: Your colour questions answered about colour palette, stylish mom and relaxed dressing style.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 14:25


    My biggest challenge would be: finding clothes in my color palette. I found it difficult to know what to wear once I left the work force and became a Mom. I'd like to be considered stylish even if it's a relaxed look outfit.

    Ep 345: What does classic really mean when it comes to your style?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 9:57


    What does classic really mean when it comes to your style?

    344: Your colour questions answered about selecting solid colours, colour analysis and grey hair.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 9:46


    My biggest challenge is selecting solid colors that work well together. Do you have any tips for dark brown/slightly auburn hair has gone silver? My hair has gone white grey and I still have a warm complexion and I'm not sure which colours work for me anymore?

    343: Your colour questions answered about casual outfit, colour analysis and wearing skirt.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 13:38


    My challenge is distinguishing between my Style and Lifestyle. I'm very frustrated and have been for years trying to figure out my colors. The style issue I have is that I love long flowy skirts and feminine clothing I'm always drawn to them.

    342: Your colour questions answered about wardrobe, fabrics and comfort.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 13:08


    I think my biggest challenge is making my wardrobe work until I'm able to replace those pieces that don't suit my body shape. One of my biggest challenges is finding quality fabrics. I have always put comfort over style.

    341: Your colour questions answered about colour analysis, x shape and retirement.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 18:09


    So many sub seasons and different colour systems that it gets really confusing. I'm short x shape with very short waist I retired recent and want more creative style. I struggle with casual chic; as I'm trying to adapt to retirement in the US southwest when my style and all time favorite outfits were NYC heels, hose, and suit.

    340: Your colour questions answered about minimalist wardrobe, look taller and dressing comfortable yet stylish.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 8:59


    I'd love to have a minimalist wardrobe but where everything works together – what's the best way of achieving this? How can I look taller? I'd love to gain some height! How can I find clothes that are fun but also very comfortable?

    339: Your colour questions answered about hem, style confidence and level of refinement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 10:40


    I've got Broad hips which I'd like to camouflage so am always aware of what I'm wearing . How to wear my top? I do not like tucked in all around. I'm shy and would like to improve my style but I'm gaining weight and am so used to wearing sports clothing/athleisure that I worry about people noticing me. How do I create an overall cohesive look for example choosing ...proper accessories to match the 'feel' of a look. For example what handbag styles go with casual vs dressy

    338: Your colour questions answered about jeans, style confidence and alterations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 11:43


    I need help to figure out what jeans look good on me! Can you please Help me overcome my style insecurities? I struggle as Most clothing styles don't fit my body type.

    337: Your colour questions answered about neutrals, h shape and undertones.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 14:25


    In This Episode   0:14 How to choose neutrals other than black even though it doesn't suit my personality and I find it harsh. I find it hard to find greys that go together as there are so many different shades. What are some smart solutions for combining neutrals? Wear Your Best Neutrals How do…

    336: Personality and Your Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 14:55


    In This Episode   0.10 I took the personality test and received the relaxed style answer. I would not wear most of what is shown in that style, not would I wear most of those colors. I am perplexed. Please help. Relaxed Dressing Style How to Use Your Personality to Create Stylish Outfits When You…

    335: Your colour questions answered about pairing shoes and handbag, wardrobe and summer outfits.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 7:38


    What is a good Guide for pairing shoes and handbags with an outfit. How can I incorporate color into my wardrobe without overwhelming my look? What to wear in Summer?

    334: Your colour questions answered about matching colours, shoe wardrobe and menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 17:07


    How to pick the warm/cool palette when patterns have a mix of both warm and cool colours (eg. Blue and orange, blue and yellow). I struggle with choosing shoes -what shoes to wear with what!! That's a hard one for me, I just want warm comfy feet! I have so many clothes and do not know what really suits me.

    333: Your colour questions answered about style recipe, winter clothing and style confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 13:50


    I struggle with styling my clothes into outfits where I feel confident for any situation How to go medium low contrast for winter with dark trousers when you are cool light and muted I'm afraid of people judging my style

    332: Your colour questions answered about wardrobe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 15:10


    I seem to have a full wardrobe but nothing matches. I have no plan when doing shopping My biggest challenge is a lack of time and although I have managed to have a big edit in my wardrobe of late, I really struggle to know how to put outfits together that work naturally. I struggle with simplifying my wardrobe. I know what I look good in, but I want to look good in other styles so I buy them and never wear them because they don't fit my lifestyle.

    331: Your colour questions answered about 8 shape body, feminine dressing style and body shape quiz.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 10:12


    I struggle with my mid-section. I believe I'm an 8 shape. I'm lean with an hourglass shape with a slightly wider high hip. I'm always trying to hide my tummy and I'm sure of how to look long and lean. My main problem is that I hide my femininity. My biggest challenge right now is this: I have had a rapid weight gain with hormonal and adrenal disruption (hello menopause and stress). My body is different. Nothing fits. I'm not sure if this is temporary or my new body.

    330: Your colour questions answered about colour properties, discover your colours and shopping tips.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 16:56


    In This Episode   0.08 I love ALL colors, but having too many clothes in my closet is overwhelming and then I don’t even go in, how do I create outfit formulas using colour palettes? Understanding Colour Properties and Putting Outfits Together Understanding Colour Properties 11 Real Life Examples of Dressing to Your Contrast 5…

    329: Your colour questions answered about how to wear stylish clothes, winter clothing and how to have versatile wardrobe.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 14:09


    In This Video   0.08: Can you help me to find the courage to wear stylish clothes when it hasn’t been my look? How to Wear Stylish Clothes How to Build Your Style Muscles and Become More Stylish How to Create a Stylish Outfit? What Are Your Criteria that Makes it Great? Master the Art…

    328: Your colour questions answered about seasonal wardrobe, staying stylish while having scoliosis and getting style education.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 12:19


    In This Episode   0.08: My biggest wardrobe challenge would be, living on the road with two suitcases and being comfortable during season change. Seasonal Wardrobe How to Edit Your Wardrobe for the New Season in 5 Easy Steps How to Layer with Style How To Layer a Third Piece Over Your Longer Tops 5.03…

    327: Your colour questions answered about clothing values, body shape and outfit inspiration.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 17:25


    In This Episode   0.08 My biggest challenge is trying to pick clothes or trying to go through the ones in my closet trying to understand what clothing I like myself rather than feeling like I should dress in a certain way for someone else, or approval from other people. I feel like the way…

    326: Your colour questions answered about practical dressing, elevating your wardrobe and rediscovering your style.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 14:10


    In This Episode   0.07 My biggest challenge with my style is my job, I'm a kindergarten teacher so I tend to have an uninteresting casual work wardrobe (jeans, cropped pants, merino trackies (winter) and dresses (summer) because I don't want to spend too much money on items that could easily be ruined by in…

    325: Your colour questions answered about volume, how image consultant can help and embracing your body.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 15:22


    In This Episode   0.10 I wanna ask about the effect of Ruching/ Gathering and Draping. – Are they curved lines and do they add volume and curves to our body? Why do you recommend ruching/ gathering and draping top to hide big belly? How can those details make tummy area smaller? – What are…

    324: Your colour questions answered about dressing plus size, look taller without wearing heels, and wearing boots when you have short legs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 14:20


    In This Episode   0.08 My biggest challenge is my weight. I keep thinking/hoping/praying I’ll lose it. Meanwhile, I put off buying new clothes that work on the body I have now. I’ve never been a big shopper, even when I wore a size 8/9. I’m an 18/20 now & have been for over 25 years.…

    Ep 323: Confidence, Clothing and Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 6:17


    Since what you wear communicates non-verbally a lot about you - from your values to your personality and beliefs, and because the science of enclothed cognition has found that what you wear impacts how you feel on the inside and behave on the outside.

    Ep 322: Artificial Intelligence as a Personal Stylist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 11:05


    There are lots of different AI apps appearing these days that will do a colour analysis or shops using AI to tell you what suits your body and what to buy, but there is so much more to these skills than AI currently can do which is why they don't always work as well as advertised.

    Ep 321: Your Style and Your Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 7:24


    What has your style got to do with your worth?

    320: Your colour questions answered about adding interest to your outfit, comfortable and casual dressing.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 13:42


    In This Episode 0:08 Since I’ve retired I haven’t needed to “dress up” much, thoough I’ve been trying to wear makeup and nice clothes but I don't like wearing accessories like jewelry, scarves, belts and . It would also be nice to wear heels, but my ankles flop. I thought I might try a platform…

    Ep 319: Set and Forget Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 9:28


    Set and Forget Style. Unlock Your Fashion Confidence with My Outfit Masterclass!

    Ep318: Finding Your New Signature Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 9:25


    Question: for the last 20 years (since retirement) I have attended a theatrical production several times a week and i wore long flowing dresses, hat and heels. now due to age and tripping, I am restricted to runners and pants. I'm very petite with long torso, a bit of a belly, and very short legs. What suggestions do you have for generating a new ‘signature style'

    317: Your colour questions answered about feeling frumpy due to weight gain, understanding balance points, and finding the right neutral.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 15:27


    I'm struggling with my style now that I'm Older have gotten overweight and find, physical shopping difficult I struggle with summer dressing with layers I've started to accept that buying a larger size will be more comfortable and even more flattering, but it's depressing

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