Your Wardrobe Studio

I have often heard, “I look terrible in yellow”. Did you know everyone has a shade of yellow which is “your color”?  That works with almost all shades of color. Some are your most flattering, and others…not so much. Let’s talk about yellow for now. Most of the photos...

Skirt lengths have been going up and down since the 1920’s.  Maxi lengths ebb and flow on the fashion scene, but they don’t disappear. They were big in the late sixties, and they are strong again now. What are your thoughts about them?  I like them, they are...

I posted a photo on social media last week. I love to ask what others think about various fashion topics. Who looked best in the beige and crème outfit?  A blonde or a brunette. Most thought the blonde would look better; I would agree.  This is the photo. ...

When I looked at the woman in the red duster, I thought of an unmade bed.  The visual of the unmade bed vs the clean and crisp room says a lot. When you walk into a cluttered room, how does it make you feel?  How about when you have just washed the sheets and your bed...

When I looked at this photo, I said to myself, “oh no, wrong.” I bet she was running out to do a quick errand. I would guess, when one has a bright blue dress coat, there are other outerwear options in her closet. Either change the shoes or change into a more casual...

I went shopping last week-end and I tried on about five pairs of pants. Nope. That was not a pants day for me.  Everything was cut too straight. I’m thin. What about women who have more meat on their bones? Funny how a legging can be more flattering than a straight...

This was fun. I met Rosine Kushnick through Linkedin. She is a dating consultant. In this video, we discussed visual impressions you might make on a virtual first date, on an in-person date, and beyond.  How do you want to dress after many years of a relationship…and...

A casual night out… I absolutely love my Betabrand leggings. They are warm and so comfy! However, they are not my most flattering leggings. To create the look I want, I go oversized on my top by cabi and I do wide calf boots by Rockport. It gives the illusion that my...

I was asked by one of my followers to post about full figures. As I said in the home page of Your Wardrobe Studio… know the features to accent and which ones to play down. I have many posts in my full figures board on Pinterest. Click here to follow me on Pinterest

I’ve gotten to the point where I put on a belt and then I opt out. I used to have a great waist and larger hips. Go figure!  If you are one who has a good waistline, don’t waste it. Belt it. I am a fan of contour belts!  They fit into your curves and they don’t ride...

I learned to tie an oblong scarf from Echo Scarves years ago.  There are many ways to tie a scarf. I would say, this is the easiest and most attractive. Let me know what you think.

Large square scarves can be cumbersome. This is an easy tip. Fold the scarf in half to make a triangle shape. Instead of tying a knot, which will be huge and awkward, try using a ring. I rarely wear this ring on my finger, so… I feel good that I am putting it to use...

One of my many social media posts asking my followers what their preference would be. Most chose the white blouse tucked into the jeans. The tunic model is very stylized. To me, the necklace is off putting. It competes with the embroidery at the neckline of the tunic....

When you look at the model on the left, she is giving you two color stories.  Her hair and her skin tone call for warm colors. The hat is a bit out there to begin with, and the color makes it more ridiculous. Look at the brown around her neck…you can easily see that...

I love posting fashion choices on social media. Reading the responses? Everyone has an opinion, and the insights are lovely! Always feel free to follow me on social media and to comment here on nanpatrickknows.com https://www.facebook.com/nan.patrick.9...

Mixing stripes…it’s fun and can give your look texture and interest. As you can see, I have chosen a striped bootie with striped socks to blend with the larger stripes in the top.  How do you know if your stripes will work together? If all of the stripes were solid...

One National pink day, I posted this on social media.  Follow me on FB and Instragram to follow my posts. Red and Fushia…a bold combination. I have always adored this color combo. It’s not for the faint of heart.  If you are light skinned and have a pink base to your...

Gorgeous silver hair, right?  She also has olive skin.  Check out her face. Here face shows up when it comes to gray and black rather than with camel. Her skin tone fades into the camel. Camel would be ideal if she had blonde hair and she had a pink base to her...

Gray is intrinsically a cool color. It’s softer than black and it can easily be warmed up with soft, warm colors.  Here is an example…gray with peach.  An ideal color combo for blondes, redheads, or women who have a pink base to their skin tone.  Try it and send me a...

I absolutely love her look. But the shoes… do you like them? I did this as a post on FB. There were many opinions on the shoe choice. No doubt about it…shoes change the visual message.  I do not like the model’s choice of shoes. The straps are not flattering on her....

It’s important to know your audience. Yesterday, as I was dressing to do a makeup tutorial on zoom, I intended on mixing my CABI top with a former MK director suit jacket. I bought that top to go with jeans and this jacket. When I looked in the mirror, I knew it...

Change the shoes, change the jacket. Voila! My visual message has changed. I probably don’t have to say anything more. Looking at the photos gives you the total story. That’s the point. You give your impressions in the first thirty seconds someone sees you. If you are...

I am all about gray, black, navy and a pop of cool color... for me, with my olive skin. Love this photo of my beautiful friend Kate Quinn. She is rocking denim to go with her warm toned scarf... which she made herself! Fabulous look with red hair and pink based skin....

Versatile wardrobe pieces make my heart sing. One sweater…3 different ways.  By NFP and purchased from Jess Boutique, Burlington Vt.