Once again thanks to everyone for celebrating with us.

Candle lit

Insideout Clothing is celebrating their 5^th birthday and Ican hardly believe where the time has gone. “I have a photo of the first day I opened the door as Insideout Clothing and it feels like just yesterday”. And in 5 years there has been lots happening since purchasing the business. ‘When I bought the shop it was called South Gippsland Clothing Co, but after being operated by Vikki Anderson for 25 years it had affectionately become known as ‘Vikki’s’ over time. I always had intentions of change but I was conscious of keeping the ethics of the store the same as what it had been over its long history which had been providing a large range of fashion for just about everyone. I felt that to put my own flair on the store it needed a face lift and so after many hours of brainstorming I came up with the name Insideout Clothing just weeks prior to opening the shop. When the name came to me I couldn’t understand why I hadn’t thought of it sooner.

 Over the last 5 years other than the name change we have introduced several new brands including Yarra Trail and Black Pepper, held increasingly popular Fashion Parades, raised money for Children’s Medical Research by towing a car with a pair of Jeans, held many great sales and our window displays at Christmas time have become a talking point in town for December. There is always something going on at Insideout, we never rest!!

They  are always on the look out for new products. Just recently we introduced the Snug as a Bug baby wraps which are fleece wraps that allow babies to be wrapped up cosy and warm whilst having their legs free to be belted into prams and car seats. As a new mummyself I have found these great when leaving my warm house to get something quickly from the shops I can take Cody out without having to find a whole new outfit and the built in hood has been great to keep the rain off when getting him in and out of the car. 

To celebrate our 5^th birthday we will have lots going on. Thursday 30^th June is our birthday and we will be giving things away all day including products and gift vouchers and every purchase made on the day will go into the draw to win the major prize where the winner will be able to choose any two items in the store for free. This would be a great opportunity for someone to get a new pair of jeans for instance at no cost! There will also be lots of special birthday deals on offer around the store for instance, Purchase any Adventureline thermal top or long john and buy the second item ½ price, perfect for this cold wet winter we are experiencing. And as if that all wasn’t enough we will be holding a 1 day sale on Friday. 25% off storewide with no exceptions, which means all new winter stock is included.

We wish you all a very safe and Happy Christmas this year and all the best in the New Year

Please take time to enjoy below some of the highlights from the show.

Insideout clothing and Susie Green Dance schools annual fashion parade is on again Sunday the 15^th August at 3pm and it will be bigger and better than ever. In fact this will be the 5^th parade that they have hosted together, and from the humble beginnings held in the Masonic hall,  to now with sell out sales held in the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre the parade has certainly become popular event.

 This year money raised from ticket sales will be going to support the local SES to help them with purchasing new equipment such as pumps, chainsaws and other tooling. All money raised for the SES stays within the local branch so you know that when you donate money it will stay in our community. Local member  Peter Graham said they are always looking for new members ‘People join the SES for many different reasons such as helping out the community, or the camaraderie and opportunity to meet new people’. Being in SES gives you the opportunity to learn new skills through their regular training which can teach you skills to assist in storm recovery, to search and rescue operations.

Featuring clothing from the wide range that is available at Insideout clothing you will be treated to new arrival fashions, colour, fun, music and a little humor as well. Never one to take herself too seriously Janine Best of Insideout clothing said “ the parade is a lot of fun. It isn’t like your old fashioned style parade with an MC announcing each model and outfit. We try to let the stories of clothing speak for themselves and with Susie’s creative choreography there is always a lot of fun and laughter involved too’

We will have more to come next week on the finer details of the fashion parade, but make sure you get your tickets early as you don’t want to miss out.  Tickets are available from any dancer at the Susie Green Dance school or call in to Insideout Clothing or contact us direct. Tickets cost just $5 and includes afternoon tea and exclusive deals on the night for any purchases made.

We ALL have parts of our body that we don’t like no matter what our figure type is. There are many things we can do to work on these problem areas such as exercise and healthy eating programs, to more severe surgical enhancing methods such as liposuction.

However, simply by wearing clothing that suits our body shape we can overcome many of these problem areas without resorting to extreme measures.

Fashion and clothing has the ability to make you feel different emotions depending on the occasion they are to be worn for. A tracksuit, for instance, can make you feel ready to burn calories by pounding the pavement for the next hour, or similarly it can encourage you to put on the calories by watching a chick flick with a family sized block of chocolate with rainy weather outside.

The 80’s were well known for the introduction of power dressing which was typically created by wearing a Man style suit with broad shoulder pads. The look was created to portray an image of the powerful woman when equality for women was a very current issue. Whilst the trend for oversized shoulder pads has passed, the theory of power dressing is still relevant as this is what makes you feel good when you dress well.

These days we most commonly think about power dressing when we go for a job interview or are asking the boss for a promotion, in these instances we work hard to create a look of success and confidence. The essence of power dressing is important every day and we should use with the simple design principles listed below to feel wonderful, successful and comfortable in every look we create.

Petite

Generally petite people can wear mostly whatever they like so long as it is scaled down to suit their proportions. Vertical lines help to elongate the body and can be used in ways other than stripes including pleats and draping. Be conscious of the horizontal lines created when layering clothing. The more layers the more lines which then breaks up the body into pieces and shortens the body length

Thick Waist

Use layering to effectively hide the flaws. Long straight tee’s/camisoles with straight vests or cardigans can effectively hide many flaws. Avoid wearing tops that are too short and/or tight which show the “muffin top”. Wear straight leg pants that don’t taper too much down the thigh or at the hem.

Large Bust

V-neck lines can be a great frame for a large bust but make sure the neckline is only not too low and shows any kind of cleavage. Layering can also be effective to hide a large bust. Avoid wearing clingy clothing which can follow the curves of the bustline too much. Also try to avoid gathers off yoke panels, high waistbands and tucked in tops.

Broad Shoulders

Avoid halter necklines and racer backlines. Balance broad shoulders out with a fuller skirt.

Straight figure

You need to create the illusion of a more shapely figure by adding shape through design features in the garments. This could include empire line tops, flared skirts and bootleg cut pants. Try selecting a fuller shirt/top and wear a decorative belt to enhance your natural waistline.

Pear Shape

Avoid high waistlines and pants that taper from the hip. Straight and wide leg pants tend to be more flattering.

Now that summer has reached its end we must clear our summer stock to make way for luxurious and cosy new winter arrivals coming our way. 

Swimwear, summer dresses, boardshorts and much more must all clear and at up to 80% you will want to get in quick or miss out.

Wishing you and your familiy a very safe and happy Christmas

from everyone at

Insideout Clothing

We have collected some tips on methods to remove many common stains on fabric, however they are a guideline only. We do not take any responsibility if these stain removal techniques don’t work for you.If you are unsure of any method it would be best to err on the side of caution and have your garment professionally cleaned. We hope that the information helps you.

Blood Stain

Wash fresh stains through the washing machine on the cold setting. For older stains use cold water and soap and gentle rubbing.

Grass Stain

Use dry cleaning fluid to spot clean before washing in normal washing powder.

Ink Stain

Sponge out with methylated spirits. This may take some work and the stain will spread as the fabric is wetted with the spirits but stain will eventually lift.

Alternatively some ink stains can be removed easily by spraying the stain with hairspray and then launder as normal.

Chewing Gum

Chill with ice and lift of excess. For any remaining gum spot clean with dry cleaning fluid.

Coffee

Use glycerine with a cotton ball and then wash in the washing machine.

Wine

Gently rub with vinegar and blot dry.

Paint

Use Methylated spirits for water based paints and turpentine of oil based paint stains.

Scorch

Whilst usually a permanent stain marks can sometimes be removed by gently rubbing with fine emery paper. This method is not suitable on fine and delicate fabrics.

Wax

Chill with ice and lift off excess. Spot clean any remaining stain with dry cleaning fluid and launder as normal in hottest temperature for the fabric.

You may have heard the expression “First Impressions Last” and it is never more true than in a job interview. We have all made an assumption based on the way other people are dressed, but think about how your impression may have changed once you got to know the real person. How long did it take for you to change your mind?

As an employer it is vital to use every second you have with an applicant to establish their suitability for the job. When you dress inappropriately the employer assumes you do not have an understanding of their business.

 So if you were going for a job in my clothing store what might you wear to the interview?? Would you wear the same thing if you were going for a job as a plumber? Consider the job and how appropriate your clothing is to the line of work.

Generally it is suggested to dress one standard higher than you would expect to wear on a daily basis in the job you are applying for. This is not a rule, so take the time to research not only the company, but also the person who is interviewing you to make a judgement of what their expectations might be. It will always be better to be overdressed than underdressed. If you are still not sure ask questions, try speaking to people who work in the kind of business you looking for.

Dressing well for a job is not just about clothing