Impress with your style, Different body types, men's styling @aarthiarora5002 | Epic Girl's Talk

Overview

Image coach Aarti Arora explains that image coaching helps people make choices about their appearance: what to wear, when to wear it, and why. It takes into account personal colouring, face and body shape, the occasion, and the impression someone wants to create.

Arora says colour analysis groups people into warm, cool, or neutral palettes, and that suitable cuts and colours vary from person to person. She also mentions nine face shapes and eight body types.

Styling and Confidence Tips

Dress for the occasion

Arora describes four levels of professional dress, ranging from casual, uncollared clothing to a coordinated business suit. In her framework, a collared outfit is a step more formal, while a separate blazer and trousers are more formal still.

Let clothing support confidence

Feeling comfortable and appropriately dressed can help someone feel more confident, though Arora notes that mindset matters too. She recommends checking your appearance before an important event and choosing an outfit that lets you focus on the task.

Style to your preferences and proportions

Decide for yourself which features you want to emphasize or downplay. For example, a belt draws attention to the waist, while fitted trousers can highlight the legs. Arora stresses that all body types can look good with thoughtful styling.

Experiment with colour and accessories

Arora encourages trying combinations such as red with camel, off-white, beige, or navy instead of automatically relying on black. Men who are unsure about wearing brighter colours can try them in smaller accessories, such as a tie or pocket square.

Coordinating accessories can also shape an outfit. Socks that match the trousers can create a continuous line of colour. Other accessories discussed include shoes, watches, bags, sunglasses, cufflinks, tie pins, rings, and wristbands.

Prepare for a first date

Arora recommends good grooming and smelling fresh. She advises avoiding excessive nervous talking or fidgeting with your hair, and respecting the other person’s personal space. She also says pulling out a chair can be a considerate gesture.

For date outfits, she suggests red for women and blue or black for men, while emphasizing that people should wear what feels comfortable. Coordinated “twinning” outfits are more suited to couples who are already together than to a first meeting.

Pay attention to body language and fabric

Posture, sitting, standing, walking, and hand movements all contribute to the impression someone makes. Arora advises sitting with a straight back and composed posture, noting that body language and clothing can shape a first impression quickly.

She also highlights linen as a classy, versatile option that can work in warm or cool weather, in plain or embroidered styles.

Fashion and Cultural Context

Arora says social media has made people more aware of styling, and that men are increasingly interested in grooming and trying a wider range of colours. The conversation also touches on how imported professional dress expectations have influenced Indian workplaces, alongside the need to adapt styling guidance to Indian culture and traditional clothing.

Arora cautions that unsolicited criticism of someone’s appearance can be rude; styling advice should be offered when requested.

Arora’s Background and Experience

Arora began studying image coaching after a longstanding interest in coordinating outfits and accessories. She trained through ICBI, whose curriculum she describes as US-based and adapted for Indian professional wear.

She recounts styling a client’s existing wardrobe by showing new ways to coordinate clothes and accessories. The client said the new combinations brought compliments. Arora’s modelling and acting journey began after she participated in a Mrs. India pageant; she later auditioned for a series during the COVID period.

Speakers, Places, and Items Mentioned

• Speakers: Aarti Arora, image coach and guest; Meenakshi Devnani, host of Epic Girl’s Talk
• Places and cultural references: Ajanta and Ellora Caves; Wimbledon; Indian workplaces and traditional wear
• Organizations and items: ICBI; linen clothing; belts, trousers, blazers, business suits, socks, tie pins, cufflinks, pocket squares, watches, sunglasses, and bags