1. When do you feel at your most attractive?

When I feel that what I am wearing reflects the essence who I 'truly am' - or maybe who I want to be.

2. Do you notice women on the street? If so, what sort of women do you tend to notice or admire?

When people look like they didn't just throw things together, but thought about it, at the same time not overly groomed, painted etc! I like if the style is 'out of the box' and not too common/mainstream trendy.

3. What are some things you admire about how other women present themselves?

I like when it doesn't look like it came straight out of a shop - i.e. purchased in one place head-to-toe. I like of you get a sense of history, and gradually collecting pieces. I admire it when someone looks like they know who they are, and they like themselves.

That more isn't necessarily better, and it was OK to wear only what I felt good in! I realised that if i had an item, and invariably chose the 'other' item, there was a reason for that, so why not get rid of the one I keep avoiding!

I like to buy pre-owned, online because of the convenience, and you can buy better quality items for the price - searching specifically for what you want/need instead of going into a thrift store and not knowing what you will find. You can get some unique great pieces, some from all over the world...however, since you can't try things on first, you can also make some mistakes and waste money!

I don't wear all flowing baggy, head to toe. I feel that on me it looks sloppy, and that i need some definition and contrast - either fitted at waist, top or bottom. But on some people it looks great!

Not conversation - but websites about capsule wardrobes, projectt333 and 10x10... and sustainable wardrobes! It made me more conscious about being throughtful about what I wanted in my closet, and where it came from and was going.

I feel like I'm a maximalist minimalist, with lots of contradictions! One the one hand I love the minimalist life/aesthetic, but on the other a cluttered cozy english study/library feel, reflecting years of collecting interesting stuff. That applies to all facets of my life. I'm constantly on a search to simplify, but now have embraced the messier more 'interesting' part of me, and just go with it. It's ok to have a mix of both in your life, and make it your own, instead of fitting into a box.

I keep buying stiped boatneck (Breton) tops, and black boatneck sweaters. There's just not enough boatneck tops/dresses/sweaters out there, so when I come across one, I tend to get it - just in case. Maybe I need to get over that scarcity mindset, but have come to regret not getting certain items over the years. Crew neck just does NOT look as good on me! Of course, that means that I sometimes end up getting things just because they are boatneck, and they aren't really that great for me.
I've realised I probably don't need any more Breton tops, until I wear out the ones I've got... but I find myself looking at the stripey fabrics whenever I go into a thrift (or other) store.
I also have multiple cashmere/yak/pashmina type scarves in black. I'm always looking for the perfect one, and thinking when I find it I can get rid of the rest. They are all different weights and levels of fluffiness, so I haven't been able to minimise them yet...

I made a necklace for a friend of chunky vintage wooden beads and a loverly green/blue semi-precious stone, and handmade bress findings. My friend loves it and it goes with her style. By chance, I'ts a perfect blend of rustic/vintage/classy aesthetic. I made one for myself too, but it broke, and is sitting in a box to be fixed... for the last 3 years. I still love it though!

Synthetic, overly processed, overly bright and polished anything.
Gel nails and full on make upb and contouring - i'm too lazy, and it doesn't really go with my image. The more I do, the worse I look.

Her style rules were: quality over quantity, natural materials, and not too tight.
Both of us are pear-shaped petites, although I'm a bit bigger. We both love Breton tops and boat neck lines. I was definitely influenced by her! she tends to prefer more casual/comfort, and I keep trying to look a bit more put together (without sacrificing comfort).

I permanently borrowed a 'Lion' cotton knit top mum bought in a thrift store in the early 1980s... It's a great basic.
I also have a few wool beanies and sweaters that my great-aunt knitted for her when I was a baby.
I started wearing Birkenstocks (which I had watched some friends wearing for years) and realised that they are amazing. I pretty much live in them in summer now.

When I realised that not following trends did not mean I had to be frumpy or anti-establishment.
When I stopped trying to wear styles that i saw my friends wearing. They looked amazing in it, but it didn't look great on my body type, and I never felt comfortable. I realised that I could find my own way.
Instead of focusing on styles/coolurs/texures/shapes, I started thinking about words relating to how I wanted to feel and the essence I wanted to project, and then when from there. i

Not really. But for myself, I like to do it in a sustainable way, that reduces waste and unnecessary consumption.

Pear-shaped, 5foot 3ish. (approx 163cm?), average. If i worked out more, it would be somewhat athletic...

A mix of contradictions, that somehow seems to work.

Somewhere between serious and humorous. Not a drama queen.

My hair is in a somewhat messy pixie haircut, and I haven't brushed it today. I kind of ran my fingers through it this morning....
No makeup today, except my morning skincare routine, and tinted vileda moisturiser. If I was wearing makeup it would probably be brown eyebrow gel, greenish eyeliner, and a touch of mascara.
I'm wearing highwaisted indigo wide-leg jeans, a navy boat-neck sweatshirt, french-tucked and a chunky multicolored tartan/check wool fabric patchwork shawl. Brown sheepskin ugg-style slipper boots and green socks.

When it comes to the deep-meaning-of-life-stuff, there are far more important issues than clothing.
Inner qualities are more important. I don't like 'judging a book by it's cover' - I'd hate that someone came to a snap-judgement about me (especially negative!) just by my appearance. I don't want to do that to others!
However, I also think that what we wear can be an enjoyable way to express who we are, and share a bit of ourselves with the world. Since we need to get dressed every day, why not make it enjoyable? Why not make my outer self match my inner self!? Just don't make it a competition, a financially miserable burden, and a cause of consumption and waste.

I recently bought a vintage jumper that I love online, but it turns out that my head is too big to get through the neck line. Yikes. Biggest wastes is trying to save money on an item that is not quite right, and then re-buying to get what you should have got in the first place!

Chunky scarves with anything...! It's become my thing.

Home decoration.

My dressier clothes in particular are chosen to convey the idea that I'm confident, classic, calm, unique and put-together. Wearing them helps me feel confident, if for some reason I'm not feeling it that day!

Lessons from mum:
Wear natural fibres!
Wool sweaters wear better than acrylic. De-bobble your sweaters!
Ironing something makes you look more put together.
Classic not trendy.
We're not rich enough to wear cheap clothes. (i.e. trendy bad quality vs classic, better quality)
Vintage/thrift stores are great.
Good quality shoes are important (I learned that from a Sherlock Holmes story, but it was also reinforced by my mum)

Wearing something that fits well enough so that you don't have to adjust it or fiddle with it while you're wearing it. You can forget about it and feel confident that it looks great from all angles.
Wearing fabrics that don't get too hot, sticky, see through or wrinkly so that you worry about them, and colours you know flatter your skin tone, so you can relax and have fun doing whatever you are doing.

Wearing a style/cut that accurately reflects the message you are sending out in the world that day - e.g. I'm professional but I know how to have fun; I'm classic but like to think outside the box; or, I intend on having fun today!

Feeling comfortable in your own skin, but not being wrapped up in yourself. Being interested in other people - showing your loving care.

Overly synthetic anything.
Head-to-toe unnatural grooming (i.e. I can't tell what your natural hair colour, skin colour, or anything is..)
Flashy plastic platform high-heels, especially if they are too small or too big for the foot.
Too tight clothes that reveal all the underwear.

Feel comfortable, confident and true to myself. And trying to look less tired than usual!

European background, mum brought up by grand-parents. So it was about not following fashion trends, quality over quantity, investing in classic quality pieces. No one would wear a tracksuit on the street, even these days!

When I was younger I wore a lot of beige, camel and brown, because it was 'classic' and for some reason I thought 'autumn' colours suit me. They don't.
Also, I tended to 'under-dress' more casually, because I didn't think I could carry of a more elegant look. At the time I was trying to copy what others wore for 'elegant' so it didn't suit me. Now I'm more aware of what I like and how I can make it 'mine'.

I don't like classic suits - they don't look good on me, so why should I wear something I don't feel comfortable in?
I prefer similar level of 'dressiness' in mixed simple separates, or a dress and cropped jacket.

No, however I do think that men's clothes are often better made, and more classic than popular women's fashion, so I wish there was more equivalent available for us.

Photos can be a reality-check!
At times I realise that what I think is 'casual' can look disheveled and badly fitting... !
Simple, unfussy, well-fitting lines tend to look best on me.
Generally if I feel comfortable and confident, and 'in my own skin' in what I'm wearing, I will look better in the photos.
If i'm wearing make up, I realise what a difference it can make!

Don't feel constrained by established rules, but do think about what it is you're trying to achieve.
What image to do you want to project? How do you want to feel? Yes, clothes are your personal choice, and an expression of yourself, but if you are going into public, they are also shown those around you. We don't live in a bubble (except when social isolating...) Why do you want to say what you are saying? What do you want to say?

No stains or rips, or wear...Fixing loose hems.
No downtrodden, scuffed shoes. Fix and polish them (or discard)
No bad body odour...
Brushing my teeth! Oral hygiene.

I get lazy, but on days I do it, I like to feature the eyes. I definitely look less tired when I put on makeup. Sometimes I'll put it on for myself to feel better and more awake, sometimes I'll do it when seeing others to feel more vivid!
I don't like the whole 'I've now got to take it off at the end of the day' thing though.

When I didn't 'settle' for an item, but was happy with it from the start. Something that was simple and classic but not too 'basic', so that it felt special to wear.

Make a list of the types of things I want included, and then look for and item that I love that fills that category, instead of lots of 'almost' pieces to fill the gap.

I bought expensive Italian knee-height 'riding style' boots when I finished school - over 20 years ago. They were incredibly expensive at the time, but i still have them! I've resoled them several times, and since they are a classic they don't look out of style.

A classic cropped little leather jacket for dressing up/going out. It made me realise i could dress up, look a bit fancy, but still be me.

A beautiful brown suede square tote bag which was a surprise present from my parents - its around 20 years old, but still a classic!

I caramel trench coat I purchased around 15 year ago on a whim because it was on sale. Classic and chic, i still wear it! Dressed up or down, it's been on many trips, a daily staple.

Often online, usually pre-owned. Trying to avoid whim purchase, but on places like e-bay you never know what will be available, so it's easy to start browsing and end up with something totally unexpected! I like to save searches for items i'm looking for, and then check them every so often. E.g. black cropped leather jacket; fairisle sweater;

Fresh and clean e.g. Tommy Girl, jo malone scent or a blend of essential oils.
I also have a 'dressy' perfume for when I want to 'dress up'.

Always a scarf/shawl!