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'I'll do it when I've lost weight'

Have you ever found yourself saying this?  I’ve heard it many times, especially when it
comes to having a style/bodyline consultation, but women in particular say this about all sorts of things they might be wanting or wishing to do.

The question is, why do we put things off until we have reached what we perceive to be the perfect weight or dress size? 

For some it may be that they’re nervous of making a decision or doing something that is outside their comfort zone.  I’m nervous or scared of all sorts of things and I do have a tendency to put things off until the very last minute, but when I’ve then gone ahead and done whatever it is, I wonder what I was worried about!  I’ve no doubt you've had that feeling at some point too?!  I’ve learn over the years that the phrase – ‘feel the fear and do it anyway’ is often the best approach.

But I digress.  Why is it that women believe they can’t achieve anything unless they have reached that magic number on the scales?

From an image point of view, and in particular from a styling perspective, weight and dress size are just numbers – it really doesn’t matter.  Regardless of how much you weigh or what your dress size is, your shape will be the same, at least until you reach the menopause, when it’s common for your waist to thicken (among many other symptoms).  Whether you are a size 6 or 26, if, for example, you have a defined waist and hips, you will always have that, just on a different scale, and if you have no waist at all, that too will always be the case.

Styling advice is all about accepting what you perceive to be ‘faults’ and understanding how to use illusion to minimise them, plus accentuating your good points.  The biggest problem most of us have is realising that we DO have good points – we are all our own worst enemies when it comes to acknowledging this fact.

Add to this your scale and proportions, as well as your personal style and lifestyle and you can start to look beyond your weight or dress size and build a wardrobe that works hard for you.  However, the benefits go far beyond that – not only will the illusion techniques help you to look slimmer but you’ll also save money through avoiding shopping disasters and panic buys, save time when you shop, always have something great to wear (no matter what the occasion) and probably best of all, your self-confidence will increase dramatically.


So why wait until you’ve been on that diet when you could be reaping the benefits of a style consultation right now, and if you still feel the need to lose a few pounds, you’ll look amazing while you’re doing it!

If you'd like to find out more about how to look and feel fabulous every day, get in touch and get ready to discover and brand new you!

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