These versatile
shorts are a key item
that can be worn
with a variety of tops
LISA’S
SHOPPING
LIST
A LT E R E D
IMAGE
Recommended tailors
Professional
Clothing
Miss Lisa Chan
9153 6590
Sincere Alteration
Shop 113 Melbourne
Plaza 33 Queen’s Road
9210 1967
Ann & Bon
Shop 201A Melbourne
Plaza 33 Queen’s Road
2522 8838
Fashion Altering Co
Shop 330 World-Wide
Plaza 19 Des
Voeux Road
2522 9657
Shop 215 Melbourne
Plaza 33 Queen’s Road
2868 1713
the tailors to open up the
neckline will make the top
more flattering across the
bust. Also, Lisa has always
tried wearing the top loose,
but by tucking it into a pair
of shorts we lose the baggy
effect and emphasise the
waist. Tailoring is not always
worthwhile on cheaper
clothes, but this top has
sentimental value. It is also a
classic that can be worn with
all four key (bottom) pieces
we selected for the trip.
We also talk about the
pieces Lisa doesn’t like.
Many of these are pastel
pink, beige and blush in
palette, and compete rather
than complement Lisa’s skin
tone. A few items are past
their best, and Lisa feels she
has other items she would
rather wear. Some things are
just not “her” any more.
Lisa ordered a beautiful
cream jumpsuit for the
wedding in Italy, so we set
about accessorising that and
then pulling together looks
for the rest of the trip. She is
going away with her husband
for five days while the boys
have some grandparent’s
time, so the looks are glam
and gorgeous. However, it
was important to be able to
incorporate many of these
pieces into the other aspects
of her European trip.
Lisa is keen not to plan
every outfit but wanted
inspiration and combinations
that would enable her to
mix and match. The looks
I put together were often
combinations she had never
considered.
Lisa wants to do some
shopping in the UK,
so we discussed the
kinds of additions she
wanted to make.
Metallic
heels: she wants
some new shoes
for the wedding and
possibly something
more special to wear in
general.
Denim shorts:
usually a wardrobe
staple, Lisa does not
have any, so we felt
this would be a good
casual addition
for family time
and to combine
with her tops.
Skirts: This
is an area Lisa wants to
experiment with. Given
the number of
dresses and
jumpsuits she
has for going
out, I suggest
options that
have a more casual or
semi-casual feel; full
skirts with pockets for
example.
BIO - Sheryl Bolden is founder
of Make My Wardobe Work.
She has years of experience
as a buyer, retail insider
and Fashion lover. www.
makemywardrobework.com
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