BONUS Q&A Videos 2026

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Thursdays at 9.30am AEST/AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney time) (Wednesdays for Northern Hemisphere); however, I will change when I have holidays or other conflicting training programs running.

2026 Currently Scheduled Dates (remember if you are North America it will be a day earlier for you):

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• Thursday 14 May at 9:30am (AEST)
• Tuesday 23 June 9..30am AEST
• Thursday 16 July at 9:30am (AEST)
• Thursday 13 August at 9:30am (AEST)
• Thursday 3 September at 9:30am (AEST)
• Thursday 2 October at 9:30am (AEST)
• Thursday 12 November at 9:30am (AEST)
• Thursday 10 December at 9:30am (AEST)

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Topics:

00:45 You recently wrote a blog post about matching shoe color to your hair. What color shoes do you recommend for salt and pepper hair? I’m mixed light gray/brown in the front, but still have mostly dark brown in the back. I have attached some shoes that I thought might work.

Also, I have dark brown knee-high boots that I love. What color should I dye them?

03:30 We know people can perceive an overall colour differently from each other (blue dress vs gold dress). I’m curious if there are any physical or cultural differences in how people perceive the individual elements of colour (value, overtone/undertone and intensity)?

09:55 First, my shopping standards have been lower than I realize I now want them to be. I’ve purchased a couple of items that did not end up working as well as I would like. I would like guidance on how to have the right kinds of shopping criteria. I want guardrails, not handcuffs, while still not letting less than desirable pieces in. Perhaps you could illustrate the principle of this based on my question about necklines.

24:10 Second, I can use help coming up with neckline purchasing guidelines I will be happy with. My issue is around the recommendation of having “v” necklines based on my chin. I’m short waisted and have a larger bust. So when I purchase and wear tops with v-necklines, often the V hits so low where it shows more of my cleavage than I feel comfortable with. In order to feel comfortable in that top, I’ll wear a scoop neck tank. If my tank is a different color than the v-neck top, sometimes it creates more distractions and lines than I would like based on the total outfit. If the tank is the same color as the v-neck top it seems to defeat the purpose and benefit of having the V-collar. I like to try to minimize the need for expensive alterations. But I do want my clothes to look and fit correctly.

25:30 Another issue I’m having with the neckline comes with what necklace I select. You suggested that I can work around the need for a v-neck top by wearing a necklace with a pendant or something that creates the visual of a “v”. This creates another challenge when I use the balance point concept with the necklace to position it below my chin. If I am wearing a v-neck top, the pendant of the necklace hits the bottom on the v-neck in a cluttered way.  This doesn’t look right. A circular necklace looks better in those cases.
This seems to complicate my shopping for necklaces. Should I be looking for necklaces with pendants in the shape of a “v”? Or should I be strict about only buying v-neck tops and stick with regular round collar-type necklaces?
I am rebuilding my wardrobe and want to curate it well. I lean towards being more patient with higher standards. I want to get a wardrobe that works well and creates simplicity in my life.

29:10 This is hair airdried no styling. Getting hair cut next week. Like length, but think it needs to be layered from cheekbones down. This makes face look long. Your opinion.

36:15 Should bangs/fringes work for high forehead and oval face?

41:40 AI Style Analysis Tool Feedback.

49:40 Where am I making my shopping mistakes and how do I stop making them?

50:00 Do you sell swatches?

52:30 You helped me a while ago to figure out my colours. And I have a little card so I wanted to just get bigger ones.

53:10 I still don’t know what my colors are. I’ve self diagnose myself.

55:20 Colour neutrals selection: I’m kind of redoing my neutrals. And I know you talk about hair, eyes, I’m thinking that my eyes are kinda blue and green.

1:02:25 Always trying to find warmer denim blue is hard.

1:03:30 What would you suggest winter pants for light value and medium colour contrast?

Personal neutral recommendations based on coloring:

Grey for cool-toned with grey hair (Linda),

Camel/beige for warm-toned (Christina),

Dark brown for darker coloring (Anne, Rosella),

Cognac for certain warm tones (Judith),

Light grey/taupe for lighter cool tones (Deborah, Imogen)

1:05:11 This is where I struggle with, I feel like I need something light to make the contrast?

1:09:05 Imogen travel plans and mentoring for June will be moved on a different date

Topics:

00:40 Necklace looks like it matches color swatch, feels a bit cool to me in person. Maybe I’m used to warmer blues.
Lavender too cool? But when I wear this color I get compliments like ‘wow, that color looks great on you!’ Even more so than my ‘signature’ colors.
02: 40 Long Cardigans – I like wearing long cardigans. I run cold both in the winter and in the summer with cold air conditioners. I do have cardigans in various lengths. Please, talk about any issues to be aware of regarding the two “rectangles” and having balanced proportions, as well as the principle of volume on the top and bottom. Also, during the winter I have a challenge when wearing a longer cardigan when I go out of the house and need to wear a coat. It obviously doesn’t look right to have my sweater hang below the hem of my coat. But traditionally I don’t tend to wear longer coats. What is a longer coat I might consider looking for that would be appropriate on the days I am wearing a long cardigan.
14:45 Eyeglass Purchase – I need to purchase a pair of prescription glasses and sunglasses when I get my updated eye exam in July. In the past I have been very displeased with my glasses selection. I have a very expensive prescription where I need progressive lenses and high index to keep the lenses from being too thick. I am at the age where I would like to wear my eyeglasses in public and look and feel stylish rather than my contacts that I do now. I feel more confident now with the knowledge I have now with the style education I’ve received over the last couple of years. I’ve watched your eye masterclass video several times. I’ve done the measurements. I have a smaller shaped face, so this has reduced the selection. My style areas are Classic, Feminine, and Relaxes/Creative. I have a better handle on what factors I need to look for in lenses.
I’m finding that this is a challenging and involved process. I’m reminding myself that the cost of these glasses is relatively high compared to all other style purchases and they are a “style” accessory I am wearing on a daily basis. Therefore I am justifying that it makes time to take my time and learn as much as I can about the process.
43:05 39 Michele shared her experience shopping for glasses at 39DollarGlasses.com, highlighting the website’s detailed frame dimensions and color options as helpful features for finding the right frames.
52:20 Line and Design. Tailoring Physics: The Square on view. Imogen shared insights about button placement affecting waist appearance, the importance of curved versus straight lines in clothing design, and proper proportions for wide-leg pants, particularly the benefit of shorter tops to show more leg.
53:25 Do you see any problematic horizontal lines on me in this dress?
54:15 Playing with proportions with my new jeans. First pair of wide legged jeans since approx 1972! They need to be shortened a bit I think – I’m wearing them with sandals with approx 2” lift but even so they seem a bit long. Should I maintain that design element at the hem (visible stitching) or hem up from the bottom?
57:05 Judith discussed challenges with identifying her personal expression word after taking Imogen’s masterclass.
1:05:55 Imogen discussed a new AI tool she’s developing to help with styling, which will be added to the E to the Power of Three Masterclass by the end of the week.
1:10:15 Imogen shared the Dunning-Kruger effect and explained the concept of style learning as an ongoing journey rather than a destination, encouraging participants to focus on their progress rather than feeling overwhelmed by what’s still to learn.

Links to Websites Mentioned in this Q&A

39 Dollar Glasses

Topics:

00:01 Where to find the Q&A replay
01:40 I had the chance to watch your Style Drivers Masterclass. I determined that mine are the following:
Autonomy -> Movement
Relatedness -> Connection
Competence -> Mastery
I also previously completed your 16 Steps of Style Assessment. My type is INFJ.
I have not taken the Enneagram, but I might do so later.
I like assessments and labels like these to help me understand myself better and create and use systems in whatever area that will work best for me.
Could you talk a little more about how to use these kinds of tools in your style journey? If you have thoughts on how one can benefit in other areas of one’s life with that knowledge, that would be insightful too.
06:00 What Drives Your Style
26:10 Dunning – Kruger Effect Curve
30:25 I’m quite confused about incorporating the mid value colours and dark ones when you are predominantly light and vise versa. I would find it helpful if you could talk us through some of your outfit with you being the genius of making outfits look right. I saw you in red yesterday and you looked beautiful. I’m thinking it balanced because of your large lighter necklace?? I’d appreciate lots of examples please.
50:40 Shopping conciously with style and colour education
51:40 Length of necklaces
52:50 Sleeve length
56:40 Internal drivers and values

Links to Websites Mentioned in this Q&A

Style Drivers masterclass (part of Evolve Your Style) https://insideoutstylemember.com/programs/style-drivers-masterclass/

 

Quiz

Suzy Welch Values test https://thevaluesbridge.com/

Topics:

00:20 You may not feel it appropriate, but I wondered if you’d mind sharing photos of your hairstyle from the sides and back?
02:20 I got my hairdresser to do an asymmetric style as I wanted a change; but she was reluctant to go any shorter on the shortest side. I do have lots of hair and it’s thick, so it probably won’t ever look the same as yours (& possibly the AI image – see below), but I just wanted something else to show her next time.
I used an AI app to give me suggestions, and I attach those images (all from the front). Obviously the photo I used gave the impression that my hair was more grey that it actually is right now!  I like the wavy one, but it’s too much work for me. And the straight was like it was before. The shorter one I also like, so may try that if i can’t get this asymmetric style to work better for me.
I also attach a photo of my new style (after I washed  it for the first time, so it’s curled under a little which I didn’t intend!)
07:05 I’ve been looking at rose pink tops and would like suggestions on the right shade for my exquisite pallet going into autumn.
Here are some that caught my eye but I know I have to go more bright than muted.
Looking at wearing the top with taupe slacks or denim
Are these taupe pants in my palette or what colour pants would you suggest? I’d like to get more use from them
Any guidance would be appreciated.  I’ll be travelling during the zoom so may have to catch up next week.
08:30 I’ve been taking to heart some of the comments you have made regarding shoes.
You mentioned that shoe styles often recycle well over time.
I understand better how to select shoes that fit my personality, lifestyle, and natural features.
I feel more comfortable being able to discern how to use the art of style to select different shoe options that all could compliment an outfit.
Through the style education, I’ve been able to see that some of my shoes in my existing wardrobe I thought would not work, actually do with certain outfits, and I’m seeing the wisdom on purchasing high quality shoes I can use for years.
All this is creating quite a large collection of shoes with an internal craving to curate more with greater intentionality in my wardrobe.
Now I’m starting to feel a bit overrun with the shoes I have, not to mention shoes I might purchase in the future. The way I’m organizing them isn’t great to help me see what I have and not get into a rut of wearing the same several pairs of shoes repeatedly.
I currently have four large shallow plastic containers that I locate under my bed that I throw shoes with some similarity, for example, color, level of refinement, or frequency of wear, together. It’s not the greatest system, but it’s the best I have for now.
I would love to hear your ideas on how I might optimize the way I am organizing my shoes moving forward. I am open to simple strategies I could implement now, as well as more sophisticated options that could be involved if I remodel my dressing areas down the road.
I am also open to tips on when to “retire” some shoes.
The suggestions you made for organizing my jewelry have been quite helpful, so I figured you might have some magic up your sleeve with the looming shoe take-over if I refuse to act.
26:10 I love op shopping.  Recently I found a Country Road 100% merino crew neck jumper in a signature lilac (I am serene).  It fits me well except it is tunic length and I am unsure how to style it.  I am A shape with a round belly, mid 60s and have a very relaxed style – think jeans, tee and sneakers.  The jumper is thin enough to front tuck but doing so gives quite a long tail.  I’d love some styling ideas but if it takes me into frumpy I will happily move it along and treat the purchase as a charity donation and learning experience.
30:05 I have been feeling I want more femininity in my dressing.
I’m prepared to move my shiny clothes on and ones that don’t fit. My hubby just passed 3weeks ago and I can feel this need to be me.
But ..
I don’t know my self or my future self.
I’m a size 16to 18 in clothes on an apple body.
I have let the brighter white back in.
I shaved my hair to honour John.
34:50 Column Shaping Techniques Explained. Imogen explained to Meredith the difference between a straight column and an O-shape, emphasizing that a straight column doesn’t have to be baggy and can be fitted without defining the waist. She used a whiteboard to illustrate the concepts, discussing how optical illusions can create the illusion of a waist by using looser fabric that is brought in at the waist and then bloused out. Imogen also noted that for some people, the narrowest point on the torso is just under the bust, which can be used to create shaping without emphasizing the waist.
48:10 Deborah inquired about completing her colours done, to which Imogen responded that she could submit her photos through the steps.
49:30 Teresa asked about Imogen’s recent trip to Adelaide, where she observed new color developments, particularly cooler blush colors.
50:15 Imogen emphasized the importance of understanding personal style criteria, such as fabric preferences and work requirements, to make more informed shopping decisions.
54:00 The discussion focused on fashion trends and silhouettes, with Imogen explaining how recent fashion cycles have accelerated due to global connectivity and rapid manufacturing. She shared insights about how fashion evolves over time, noting that styles from 10 years ago can appear dated while those slightly older may become charming or romantic.
1:07:20 Imogen also discussed the current return of wide-leg jeans and shoulder pads, explaining that these trends often start in the junior market before gradually moving to mature market stores. The conversation concluded with a brief discussion about cultural differences in fashion, particularly noting a unique Filipino sleeve trend that wouldn’t likely translate to Western cultures.

Links to Websites Mentioned in this Q&A

Quiz

https://www.youtube.com/@lauravonv

 

Topics:

00:15 Style Communities shutting down
04:55 As I have gradually been implementing the principles I have been learning, I still have a ways to go, but am looking much more put together and stylish. I’m sold on the concept that my improved style is not only fun and positive personally, but it can and is helping me professionally, attracting the right people and opportunities to my life.
Since I became an empty nester about four months ago, I am investing more time and energy into my professional life. Although I am not speaking extensively now, I could see my business evolving in the next three years or so, to where I would be invited to speak in various locations across the country and possibly internationally.
If that were to happen, I envision having my future spouse attend with me.
The man I have dated for over eight years and likely will be my future spouse is handsome. But he is not into style. He works remotely from home, so his wardrobe has not been a professional concern. He wears jeans, golf shirts, and tennis shoes. We are kind of homebodies right now, so we don’t go out often. But when we do attend church or church or school activities or out to dinner together, he also dresses much more casually than I do.
I don’t concern myself with how he dresses and instead focus on what I am learning and implementing. Although, as I continuously uplevel my style, the gap between his dress and mine becomes more noticeable. In some situations, this makes me feel self-conscious. For special events I have been more direct. I did make more specific requests regarding his attire when we attended my high school reunion last year.
However, should I end up speaking out-of-town and having him accompany me, it would be a bigger deal to me. It would become a professional concern in terms of how both of us dress from when we get off the plane to the actual speaking events. I have had previous speaking invitations. Typically, the host is picking you up from the airport, taking you out to eat, in addition to whatever speaking event you have. I feel like how he presents himself would be a part of my brand as well.
He is very laid back and supportive. If I were to explain these concerns, make requests, or even assist him with some simple ways to up his game regarding his dress, he would be open to them. I am just not sure how to approach something like that and exactly what I would do.
Would like to be working on this slowly over the next couple of years, so we would both be prepared should I start speaking I would love your ideas.
22:30 Another cold day. I’m feeling very samey in this cold weather. Need to think about what else to wear where I’m warm and cozy but have a different clothing formula than trousers, jumper, scarf. Anyone fancy helping me please?
28:10 A lot of my earrings, you can’t see them at all because I got them with my hair. Do you have guidelines on what I can do or purchase earrings that does not disappear.
29:50 I feel like I’ve got the basic understanding now, the body, my personality, I’m really trying to think about like what I’m projecting. I would like to know like what you’re trying to project?