A new 6-part series with tips on dating, finding self-confidence
and love. A bit more than style secrets,
but if it makes a positive difference in someone’s life, I’m all for it!
At House of Colour, we have never professed to the latter,
however, after nearly 30 years’ experience of Personal style and branding, we
have seen people, time after time, finding self-confidence, which frequently leads
to positive life changes.
The good news? It’s
not much of a secret.
The secret, is confidently dressing your true self, i.e. KNOWING
what works for you. Therein lies the
problem, KNOWING is a challenge given that it’s difficult, if not impossible to
be objective about yourself. Friends
and family knowing you well can’t usually provide objectivity either.
Zoe, tonight’s subject, kept her familiar [safe] territory, Goth!
With a full bust and a complex about having a large midriff,
Gok immediately identified and revealed her waist as her best asset. Hiding under androgynous shapes is inappropriate. Straight gothic looks are appropriate for
straight body shapes, not Zoe’s.
By drawing attention to your assets, your body transforms,
big bums, become curvaceous hips, team this with a full bust and waist and you
have an hourglass figure – a million miles from androgynous.
When a client who didn’t like her ‘big boobs’ was told she
could show off her cleavage, she was absolutely fine with that!
It’s all about perspective, how we see ourselves gives how
we dress for the outside world.
Given the gift of objectivity, we are able to reverse the
process. Presenting your true self to
the world can change the way you see yourself, often leading to a confidence boost.
“The thing that changed
me is being able to feel like a woman and liking myself”
Congratulations Zoe!
Couldn’t have said it better! Great job!
