Hi there,
I’m off to Cuba for 2 weeks in January. I always have trouble with my holiday wardrobe, my size is 34-29-47 so I’m a very extreme pear shape, 5ft 7 inches tall with a long body and an inside leg of 30 inches. I do look in proportion and my top half is a size 12-14 and my bottom half is a size 16.
I can never seem to find a style that suits me and I always feel I look a bit mismatched and frumpy. On holiday our days will be spent on the beach or by the pool and during the evenings in and around the complex. Any ideas on how I can look a bit more stylish this year, your assistance will be much appreciated.
Many thanks,
Charlie x
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Posted by Chantelle on Wed 14th November 2007 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Fashion Agonies
Hey Chantelle,
I was just wondering what to wear to a wedding I am going to in December, which is just before Christmas.
I am about 5’8 and don’t really want to wear heels … I’m around a size 10-12, smaller on top with slightly larger hips and slightly broad shoulders.
I have brown hair, chestnut to hazel and it’s fairly long and straight. I want a nice dress that makes me look my best but I have no idea where to even start looking. Also, I’m a bit worried that it may be freezing so please could you also give me some advice on jackets/cardigans etc. that may go with the dress.
I have not got much of a budget so please make sure the outfit is not too expensive.
Thanks x
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Posted by Chantelle on Thu 1st November 2007 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Fashion Agonies
Hi Chantelle
I am having a winter wedding panic! My friend is getting married in November and I am really stuck for ideas.
I have long hippy-ish red curly hair, so colour-wise I tend to rely on blacks and greys, which makes wedding outfits difficult anyway! I’m not averse to colour, just find it hard to match my hair a lot of the time. I am a ‘straight-up-and-down’, size 8, so feel a bit silly in girly dresses.
These aren’t the real problems though - my cat had fleas a few weeks ago and my legs are covered in bites. Although we’ve got rid of them now, there is no way they’ll clear up in time to wear a dress. Can I wear dark opaque tights to a wedding?
The other thing that makes things difficult is that my boyfriend is shorter than me so I have to wear flattish shoes really otherwise the photos will look strange!
I can just imagine myself ending up in trousers and pumps and feeling very underdressed and I really don’t want to.
Please help me!
Jakki
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Posted by Chantelle on Wed 24th October 2007 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Fashion Agonies
Hi Chantelle,
I’ve just come across your website and would love some advice regarding a winter wedding I have been invited to this year.
The bride is one of my closest friends from University and it is one of those events where friends, and indeed past flames we haven’t seen for years will be attending. It doesn’t look likely that I’ll have a plus one for the event and the aim really is to look good, feel comfortable and have a good time.
Now my agony is my large bust - I have a curvy size 10 figure, a flat rear and a 32G bust. Can you recommend some dresses? I would preferably like to divert attention away from my bust and maybe concentrate on my waist? What would you suggest? And also, if you have any advice on winter weddings do’s and don’ts then I would be grateful if you could advise.
Thanks
Anon (please)
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Posted by Chantelle on Wed 17th October 2007 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Fashion Agonies
Hi Chantelle,
I’m travelling to Europe for the first time, with my husband, for my 40th birthday.
I’ll be spending 7 days in Rome (with possible day trips to cities nearby) and 10 days in Paris. November should be cold, I’m Brazilian, so I’m trying to put together a smart and functional wardrobe for the trip.
Whenever I travel, I tend to be a little crazy. Two years ago I spent 15 days in a tropical beach in the northeast of Brazil and carried 16 pairs of shoes, including flip flops, sandals and high heels.
This time I intend to travel with only one suitcase, but would appreciate to have your tips.
My daily style is jeans, smart blouses or tunics, boots or platform sandals, completed by accessories produced by me ... which means jewellery and handbags.
Thank you in advance for your help ... I’m short (5.3ft) and chubby (125lbs ) ...
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