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Hi 👋 I’m Claire, a personal stylist & former buyer with 20 years’ experience dressing the nation Helping you create a wardrobe you love 5ft 2 UK 6

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Lovely summer holiday dress

Light cotton skirt with bandeau top

Wearing xs which is good for 6/8

Paired with tortoise shell necklace from Clea Silk
And leopard sandals By Pollyanna

Easy Airport Outfit and Summer Travel Vacation Look Uniqlo H&M Marks and Spencer Antler

#LTKuk #LTKsummer #LTKtravel

My easy Beach Outfit wearing denim shorts and the Uniqlo AIRism Cropped Bra Tube Top in Black Summer Outfits Holiday Outfits Travel Outfits Vacation Outfits White Denim

#LTKuk #LTKsummer #LTKtravel

Summer black dresses 🖤🖤🖤

So here are 7 different dress styles which work for different summer occasions and body types 👗👗
LTK
Individual Try ons of these styles along with sizing info all saved in my black dress collection

Wearing a mix of size 4/6/XXS/XS
Some regular and some petite

Think about metallic, tan, animal print and raffia to add interest/texture in your footwear and accessories

Not on Ltk
Sandals @bypollyannaclothing
Bags/hat @ameliaroseaccessories
Jewellery @clea_silk

#LTKsummer #LTKpetite #LTKdresses

Love this sundress - perfect for holidays, mini breaks etc

Wearing size 6 regular in this even though I’m short at 5ft 2.

The shape is ideal for curvy and straighter shapes alike 🙌🙌 will highlight your waist if you have one and create the illusion of curves if you are straighter

#LTKuk #LTKsummer #LTKdresses

A selection of short summer black dresses.

They do come in other colours too if black isn’t your thing.

Wearing a mix of sizes

4 petite in Ramona
4 in Lotte
6 in Peri

#LTKpetite #LTKsummer #LTKdresses

Nobody’s Child

A selection of short summer black dresses.

They do come in other colours too if black isn’t your thing.

Wearing a mix of sizes

4 petite in Ramona
4 in Lotte
6 in Peri

#LTKpetite #LTKsummer #LTKdresses

Love this sundress - perfect for holidays, mini breaks etc

Wearing size 6 regular in this even though I’m short at 5ft 2.

The shape is ideal for curvy and straighter shapes alike 🙌🙌 will highlight your waist if you have one and create the illusion of curves if you are straighter

#LTKuk #LTKsummer #LTKdresses

The one shoulder style works well for lots of shapes

Broader shoulders ✔️
Curvy hourglass and pear as this will highlight your curves and also help to skim over a curvier bottom half ✔️
Inverted triangles the skirt style will balance out your upper body ✔️
Similarly for rectangles it will make your waist appear neater ✔️

Wearing size 4 in this.

#LTKuk #LTKdresses #LTKsummer

Summer Black 👗

These are a great linen trouser

Wide leg style which works well for so many different body shapes

3 different leg lengths

Elastic at the back

Would recommend sizing down

Wearing 6 short

#LTKeurope #LTKsummer #LTKpetite

Linen trousers are a summer staple so here’s lots of ways to style yours whether you’re on holiday, at work, for casual weekends or out for the evening 🙌🙌

Not on LTK
Bags/hat @ameliaroseaccessories
Belt @lovepinkroseuk
Sandals @bypollyannaclothing
Jewellery @clea_silk
Trainers @tlmedit

Holiday looks
Summer workwear
Holiday outfits
Summer staples

#LTKsummer #LTKworkwear #LTKeurope

Perfect summer casual trouser - great colour and a nice alternative to navy

The first barrel that I’ve tried and actually loved!!!

Wearing petite size 6
Wearing XS in the vest top which also comes in other colours

Super comfy sandals and a vest top which is a summer staple

Easy casual summer outfit

#LTKsummer #LTKeurope #LTKpetite

Summer Trousers

What I took to Palma for a few days away.

🏖️Packing cubes always the answer.

🏖️Wore one pair of sandals and packed the other - no other shoes

🏖️ Planned my outfits in advance and for the day had a few mix and match pieces which would have created more/different outfits.

Not on LTK
Waistcoat Eleven Loves
Jewellery Clea Silk
Sandals By Pollyanna
Bags/hat Amelia Rose Accessories

Mini break holiday packing hand luggage only

#LTKsummer #LTKtravel #LTKeurope

A few of my holiday outfits for a break in the sunshine

Some old favourites and a couple of new bits.

Linen waistcoat Eleven Loves
Sandals By Pollyanna
Bags Amelia Rose Accessories
Jewellery Clea Silk

Mini break holiday outfits summer holiday

#LTKtravel #LTKsummer #LTKdresses

Hand luggage only 🏖️

A serious packing challenge - 7 outfits for a long weekend away in the sun ☀️ travelling with only a beach bag @cupshe AD which has everything for your holiday from crochet co-ords, evening dresses, cheesecloth beach dresses and more.

Plus quote CLAIRE15 for 15% off orders over £49
CLAIRE20 for 20% off orders over £70
Both codes give you free returns too 🙌

Head to Instagram stories for in depth try ons/style tips/sizing and more.

Holiday outfits beach outfits holiday dresses mini break weekend away hand luggage only

#LTKsummer #LTKAroundTheWorld #LTKtravel

Holiday/Packing

Linen trousers are a summer staple so here’s lots of ways to style yours whether you’re on holiday, at work, for casual weekends or out for the evening 🙌🙌

Not on LTK
Bags/hat @ameliaroseaccessories
Belt @lovepinkroseuk
Sandals @bypollyannaclothing
Jewellery @clea_silk
Trainers @tlmedit

Holiday looks
Summer workwear
Holiday outfits
Summer staples

#LTKsummer #LTKworkwear #LTKeurope

These are a great linen trouser

Wide leg style which works well for so many different body shapes

3 different leg lengths

Elastic at the back

Would recommend sizing down

Wearing 6 short

#LTKeurope #LTKsummer #LTKpetite

Gorgeous pink linen at Mint Velvet. They have a lot of pieces in this colour - linen trousers, co-ords and more which I’ve also linked on this post.

Wearing xs in the skirt which is pretty long on me at 5ft 2.

The top was a 10 so too big on me

Shoes are old!!!

#LTKsummer #LTKspring #LTKAroundTheWorld

This is a beauty. Run run run!!

Perfect for summer daytime dos - bbqs, tennis, polo, lunches. You could wear to summer wedding ha too - just all about the accessories. But also you could wear on holiday and at work.

A versatile, lightweight number. Looks much more expensive than its price tag!

Wearing XS which is good for a 6/small 8

Fit and flare shape so works for lots of body shapes

Summer dress
Holiday dress
Summer workwear
Spot dress
Wedding guest

#LTKsummer #LTKeurope #LTKdresses

Gorgeous red dress you can dress up or down - I’ve worn to see clients, for speech day, out for drinks and dinner, for work events…

Wearing XS which is good for a 6. Neat fit

Only a few remaining so I’ve linked some other red dress options here too

#LTKsummer #LTKdresses #LTKuk

Perfect holiday/heatwave dress.

A line shape - great for apples/rectangles and also will work well if you’re curvier through the bottom half

Wearing xs in this which is prob ok for an 8.

Also comes in other colours

Out of stock in many sizes as this is a goodie!

Holiday dress
Holiday outfits
Sightseeing
Summer dress

#LTKuk #LTKdresses #LTKsummer

Super soft denim shorts at Mango under £30

Wearing the 34 (6) in the first 3 pairs which are all the same style but these are too big and would need 32.

Wearing 32 in the final pair.

Both are straight leg styles

If you’re tall or you want a bit more coverage on your legs then these shorts are perfect.

They come in other colours too and the belt is very lovely as well.

It’s a great style if you’re curvier or heavier through the thigh as there is enough material not to cling.

#LTKeurope #LTKuk #LTKsummer

This is a great pair of denim shorts.

Mom style so work brilliantly as they don’t cling to the thighs. Good for curves or if you’re heavier through the bottom half.

Come in lots of colours too.

Lovely lemon linen shirt. Is a relaxed, oversized style so size down.

Wearing size 32 in the shorts which is good for a 6

#LTKeurope #LTKuk #LTKsummer

Lovely linen blazer in H&M
Wearing the XS and this comes in other colours too including white, khaki and more.
True to size

#LTKspring #LTKuk #LTKeurope

And here it is in the khaki colour too
Wearing XS again.

#LTKuk #LTKspring #LTKeurope

Gorgeous light blazer - perfect for the summer. It’s not a linen blend as my audio - it’s a lyocell/cotton. Such a goodie. Great length/style. Highly recommend - perfect for office and with denim

#LTKspring #LTKuk #LTKstyletip

This is a best selling style because it works for so many body shapes - straight and curvy alike.
Currently 15% off for members

Lots of different washes in this cropped wide leg.

You can still wear these into winter with a close fitting sock boot style underneath

The wide style has a frayed hem while the others are finished. The white is also much bigger so I’d size down in that colour!
Wearing 34/size 6 in all.

Denim
Jeans
Cropped Jeans

#LTKsummer #LTKeurope #LTKuk

8 ways to style a carrot leg jean

A slimmer leg shape than the barrel, these are a much easier wear than the barrel trend but give a similar look.

Wearing 6 short in these which come in other washes and leg lengths. Full try on over on Instagram stories and I’ve also posted here

Not on LTK
Bags Amelia Rose Accessories
Sandals By Pollyanna
Jewellery Clea Silk
Tan waistcoat and sweatshirt Eleven Loves

#LTKeurope #LTKuk #LTKspring

One that didn’t make the reel but thought I’d share - the slim crop. It’s a good option if you find M&S short leg length too long but is pretty neat so I’d size up! Also not great in the white as it’s very see through but the other washes would be better.
Wearing 6 short

#LTKsummer #LTKspring #LTKpetite

Style or fashion - which camp do you sit in?

Do you buy into trends just because it’s a trend, or do you consider your own personal style first and foremost?

If you don’t know your style and you flit from trend to trend then that can make for a confused wardrobe that doesn’t necessarily equate to wearable outfits and that doesn’t necessarily represent who you are.

So when you hit the shops ask yourself these questions to ensure what you buy does work for you on all levels:

🛍️ Does it fit my style?

🛍️ Does it work for my shape/proportions etc?

🛍️ Does it work for my lifestyle?

🛍️ Can I wear it in lots of different ways and across different seasons?

🛍️ Does it make me happy/do I love it?

So let’s take the full cotton skirt trend - I have bought into it because it ticks the boxes above for me 🙌

I’ve put together a collection of similar skirt styles on my LTK

Skirt @reserved
Sandals @bypollyannaclothing
Bags @ameliaroseaccessories
Jewellery @clea_silk
Vest top/tee/sweatshirt/tan waistcoat @elevenloves.co.uk

#styleoverfashion

#LTKspring #LTKsummer #LTKAprilSpotlight

The evolution of an outfit…

How do you get from basic to styled?

These are the simple steps I go through in nearly every outfit I put on and this formula works irrespective of whether you are creating a smart, casual or smart casual look.

Not every step will always be necessary and what the individual pieces are will obviously change but if you’re feeling like your looks are basic and you want to up your style game then this may help. One to save 📌

1. Tuck
2. Add a belt
3. Add jewellery
4. Layer
5. Roll/ruche sleeves
6. Footwear that compliments the outfit
7. A bag that also compliments the outfit

Comment SHOP to receive a DM to the pieces I’m wearing.

Jewellery @clea_silk
Belt @lovepinkroseuk
Bag @ameliaroseaccessories

#LTKspring #LTKeurope #LTKstyletip

Pretty broderie blouse. Also in red. Wearing XS and it’s a relaxed fit so I’d recommend sizing down. They do XXS online which would be good for a size 6/8

#LTKspring #LTKeurope #LTKsummer

If you have a short body or short legs then you will want to re balance your vertical proportions by placing the horizontal lines strategically on your body.

Wherever you place a horizontal line - ie where your clothes/footwear start and finish is the point the eye is drawn to. So trick the human eye into thinking you have longer legs or a longer body 🙌🙌

Jewellery Clea Silk
Sandals By Pollyanna
Bag in cover photo Amelia Rose

Mid rise girlfriend jeans old Gap

#LTKsummer #LTKuk #LTKstyletip

Want to look taller without wearing heels..👠?

At 5ft 2 using the power of vertical lines to elongate the silhouette is a trick I regularly employ!

One to save and share 📌📌

✔️ vertical stripes/prints

✔️ vertical details such as buttons/pin ticks etc

✔️ v necklines - particularly useful if you have a short torso

✔️ layers worn open - blazers/coats/cardigans etc will elongate and slim as they draw the eye inwards as well as vertically

Bags Amelia Rose Accessories
Jewellery Clea Silk

#petitedressing #petitestyle #petitetips #petitegirl #stylisttips

#LTKpetite #LTKsummer #LTKstyletip

Adding colour into your wardrobe 💕

One of the colours this season is this lovely coral-pink so here are 9 different outfits and colour combos for you to consider plus some tips on how to incorporate colour into your life.

💕 Often a brighter colour with black is the least good option so play around with other neutrals and colour combos

💕 Consider the overall colour balance of the outfit. A contrast can be great but colours work well when paired with other colours of a similar depth.

💕 Always make sure your accessories compliment the rest of the outfit.

Not on LTK
Sandals @bypollyannaclothing
Jewellery @clea_silk
Bags/hat @ameliaroseaccessories
Belt @lovepinkroseuk

Summer tops
Summer outfits
Pink

#LTKsummer #LTKuk #LTKeurope

The £35 M&S trousers you can wear now and through to spring and summer. For in depth try ons head to my Feb highlight on Instagram #AD #mymarks @marksandspencer

#LTKspring #LTKwinter #LTKeurope

Trying on M&S wide leg trousers. Wearing 6 regular. Also comes in black and multiple leg lengths, inclusive sizing

#Ad # Mymarks

#LTKeurope #LTKpetite #LTKuk

Another great wide leg trouser
From M&S. Also in black, various leg lengths and inclusive sizing 🙌

#AD #mymarks @marksandspencer

#LTKpetite #LTKuk #LTKstyletip

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