MEAGHAN SMITH PERSONAL STYLIST

If you’re petite (anyone under 5ft 3) you may have similar issues to me.

Yesterday I tried this Country Road dress on. 

To someone who doesn’t know what to look for when it comes to fit, you might think it’s ok – but it isn’t.

The neck (front and back) doesn’t fit, the armholes don’t fit, and it also doesn’t fit through the waist. But, from the hips down, it’s quite good.

As you can see in the photo below, it’s too long through the body for me. It’s been made for someone a fair bit taller.

*Don’t buy anything that doesn’t fit you properly unless you can commit to taking it to the tailor to see if they can alter it for you) In this case, the dress can’t be altered, so it’s not for me. 

If there’s one thing you do for your style this year, learn about how your clothes should fit.

I have had clients with beautiful wardrobes full of amazing designer pieces worth lots of money, and many of them don’t fit. Despite the fact that the clothes are lovely, the person may never look great wearing them because of how they look on the body.

Before investing in your wardrobe, know how to tell when something fits you just right and when it doesn’t. (And also know what can and can’t be altered)

*If you’d like to learn about how your clothes should fit you book a Wardrobe Overhaul here

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When you’re giving your wardrobe a good edit and clean out, always keep this in mind.

Pieces can be remodeled and reinvented.

A pair of long, wide pants can be slimmed and cropped, a blouse can have the sleeves shortened or removed and just like here, a dress can be made into a skirt.

All that’s required is a creative eye and a clever sewer/tailor.

This dress is available from H & M.

If you don’t really have a creative eye and would like me to help you go through your wardrobe details of my wardrobe styling sessions can be found here 

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If you love color and like wearing patterns and you’re looking for a new dress for spring, this wrap dress is one to try and get your hands on to sample.

It doesn’t look much on the rack but looks great on.  (Providing you wear the right size) It needs to be worn snug – with great undies and bra.

Wear it with a trench and nude pumps for work or sandals and a denim jacket on the weekend.

Was $199, now $39. From here

*Like everything the wrap dress is not for everyone. Some of my clients have said they feel they are too frumpy.  However, I do always suggest that it could just be the wrap dresses they’ve tried (without me) have been the wrong fabric or fit for them. (ie not the right length, not sitting on the waist in the right place, too big, a print that is ageing, etc, etc)

READ: “The Wrap Top” here 

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When the weather cools down, try wearing a sweater (jumper) over some of your summer dresses.

It might work.

It might not.

Don’t be afraid to make some mistakes.

Have fun with your clothes and get the most out of them.

Here are some more ways you can transition your summer clothes into the cooler months.

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