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My Style Personality

Janet Camilleri · 30/09/2019 · 2 Comments

Earlier this year I attended a colour workshop – and I don’t think it’s an over-exaggeration when I say that it has changed my life … or at least my wardrobe!

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I’d always thought I was a summer … um no! Turns out I suit autumn colours.
Autumn palette
Some of the luscious colours in my palette. And to think I always considered autumn tones boring and blah!

So I was keen to attend the follow up style and image workshop.

Now some might wonder WHY I would pay to attend a class like this – surely at 50+ I have a pretty good idea of my personal style?

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Gorgeous autumn colours in this summer top, see how well it blends with my swatch.

Wellllllll yes … and no.

As my colour experience proved, we don’t always get it right. We might have been influenced over the years by what others have said, what’s in fashion, and a million and other random experiences. For years I avoided orange tones like the two pics below – such a shame when it is actually a really great colour on me!

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cheers head on side

Plus, I think our personal style is continually evolving as we get older, and our bodies and lifestyles change.

So I was curious to see what I would find out …

Once again I came home with my head spinning with so much new and useful information, some of which I shared in this post: 5 things I learned at a style workshop.

Now I know my style personality, I’ve realised WHY I  never felt comfortable in some clothes (even if they were in my colours), while others quickly became my “go to” outfits.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to only ever spend money on things that were “just right”, instead of having a wardrobe full of mistakes (that never get worn, or feel wrong when you wear them)?! I’m already noticing the difference now I have a better understanding of my colours and style personality!

My Clothing Personality

There are a number of style personalities, including Dramatic, Classic, Natural, Gamine, Ingenue and Romantic … and most of us are a blend of two.

And I called it back in this post – “I’m predicting that I will be a casual/sporty style personality (which is quite hilarious because there ain’t a sporty bone in my body!)”. My clothing personality was indeed identified as “Natural / Romantic”.

No wonder I love this outfit!
No wonder I love this outfit – it suits my autumn colours, and my natural style personality.

Naturals are often sporty types – but not always, as my case proves. Typically they prefer clothing which is simple, comfortable and easy to move in.

Interestingly, the husbear has always loved me in autumn colours and natural/sporty outfits. Dare I say it – sometimes husband really does know best?!

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The colours aren’t necessarily the best ones for me, but this outfit is totally in keeping with my preferred style.

The Romantic side of my style personality is more obvious in my occasion dressing, and is drawn to glamour and sparkles, as well as sumptuous fabrics like silk, satin and velvet.

golden girl
Feeling great – because unknowingly I had dressed in my colours and true to my style personality! The only thing I would change now is to wear a chunkier/bolder necklace.

Other Things I Learned

  • I’ve pretty much avoided belts my whole life – except for wearing low slung big belts in the 80’s – and guess what, that is still a great look for me!
  • My best jacket length is one that reaches my hip bones.
  • My best skirt length is knee length (which I kind of knew) but I was encouraged to add some swish to my skirts!
  • I suit soft, draped, and curved necklines.
  • When it comes to jewellery, dainty items get lost on me so I should aim for medium to large pieces.
  • My best patterns are soft straight, soft curved and full curved prints.
red dress and shoes
No wonder this dress is a favourite – it’s in the right colours AND suits my style personality with the large curvy print, practical A-line and knee length skirt.

I came home and was able to look at my wardrobe in a whole new light. Suddenly I understood why some outfits I *thought* would be great, actually weren’t.

Like this dress I bought from Rivers a couple of years ago, which I loved – until I had to wear it. It just felt too short and the straight skirt was too restrictive for the Natural side of my personality. (I still love Rivers though – use this link to get $10 off* your first order!)

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I’ve taken what I’ve learned to heart, and yes, it is already proving useful. Having gone up a size over the winter months I’ve been forced (that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!) to buy some new clothes. As I’m not sure if I’ll stay this size (or hopefully lose the weight now I’m walking again), I don’t want to spend a fortune on “investment” pieces that may not fit in 12 months’ time.

So, here are some cheap and cheery bits and pieces I bought recently at Kmart and Target to help get me through while my body works out what it is going to do.

new clothes
L to R: top and earrings from Kmart, t-shirt and capri pants from Target, rust top from Kmart.

And guess what? They’ve already become firm favourites!

wearing new peach top
Love my new pretty peach t-shirt from Target!

My new style and colour knowledge should also stand me in good stead for my next major clothing purchase: a mother of the bride outfit for Miss 22’s wedding next year!

Can you hazard a guess as to your own style personality?!

If you live in Brisbane, I highly recommend the style, colour and image consultant I saw – Ann Whitaker at Kenmore. Not sponsored – just sharing my experiences.



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  1. Megan Davies says

    02/01/2020 at 11:20 pm

    Hey here you are covering a topic I have been thinking about a lot.
    I wish having this done was a possibility for me. And the colours ugh when I was12 my mom and sisters had this done and being 12 I was left out .
    But I really interested in this system of body type. I am technically a rectangle, but my weight is definitely in my belly. But I am not tall large busted or long / good legged so the advice for dressing those shapes is of. I am just tall enough for regular clothes, though tend to by short pants.
    And am a 12/14 ( Canada) so can shop regular stores but Thing don’t always suit the solution lose 50 pounds ( ha ha ha ).

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    • Janet Camilleri says

      04/01/2020 at 10:44 am

      Megan I will ask Ann if she has any contacts in Canada for you x

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Janet Camilleri is an Australian bloggerHi - I'm Janet Camilleri aka the Middle Aged Mama; crazy cat lady, award-winning business woman, and mother of two grown children. I might be a middle aged woman, but that doesn't mean I've lost all interest in looking stylish! I love chocolate, chick lit, cruising holidays and the husbear - and not necessarily in that order wink. I live in Brisbane, Australia, and I'm learning how to fashion a new life now that we have an empty nest - did somebody say "travel"?!

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