My friend Susie Faux who has become my fashion guru, has
given me great advice in the past, for she is the Founder and Managing Director of "Wardrobe". Here is a short
piece she wrote for my blog today which I thought I would share with you all.
As disabled friends have
always been in my life I'm very aware of the problems that face them day to
day. Both are very feminine women who feel they are now not able to indulge in
their appearance the way they used to. One is in a wheelchair and tells me she
becomes invisible as people often talk above her as if she wasn’t there.
Another uses a crutch and is in flat shoes which she says are not very
feminine.
One of the biggest problems
they face, is finding fashionable clothes that have ease of movement. I suggest
well cut trousers are the best garments for their wardrobes. Trousers with an elasticated
waistband can also prove very useful. Flat shoes with a good support don’t
always look very feminine but why not try a flat ankle boot which is very
stylish and a good choice for winter and summer.
Now to partner your trousers
invest in some interesting knitwear and shirts. One can achieve a very edgy
look with knitwear which can be accessorised with big soft scarves. In summer a
top that slides down over one shoulder looks instantly glamorous and can be worn
with a fine cashmere or silk shawl. In winter a white shirt with a trendy
cardigan and long beads or a chain necklace is a good look. Bold jewellery can
play a big part and one friend always wears the most attractive big rings and
it has become something she is known for. Don’t forget earrings which
immediately make a woman's style more complete. Investing in some nice
tracksuit-type outfits for home wear also means you will always feel good about
yourself not just when you go out.
Hair and make-up must be
important too. Hair that is too long can drag the face down and won't lift the
spirits! Make-up, of course always, not just for special occasions.
Is this advice too different
from what I would give any woman? No it's not, but it does highlight a problem
too many of us take for granted.
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