What Is The Value In Hiring A Stylist And Will It Actually Save You Money?
Theo Pace
How often do you feel like you have nothing to wear, and at the same time feel like you have no room in your closet? Hiring a stylist might be the best thing you could do for yourself.
How often do you feel like you have nothing to wear, and at the same time feel like you have no room in your closet? Hiring a stylist might be the best thing you could do for yourself.
I bet you’re thinking… well, what will a stylist really do for me? Why should I spend money on a stylist? I should be able to do this myself. It shouldn’t be that difficult. We all have that kind of guilt now and again; the one that makes you feel bad for not being SuperWoman.
Of course, you can do anything if you put your mind to it. However, you wouldn’t think twice about hiring a caterer for a wedding, or a carpenter to renovate a room. Leaving things to a professional relieves the pressure and stress. Watching the way someone works through the process can teach you a lot.
It may not be something you need every time you get dressed. You may choose to do it once a year or seasonally.
So, why hire a stylist? Where is the value in it?
Stop the Madness-Never say “I have nothing to wear again” and save money in the process!
Throughout my years as a stylist, I’ve found that one of the most common problem for women is repetitive buying. So many clients have told me how much I’ve helped them end the cycle of buying repetitive looks.
Gravitating back to the same old designs and colors that you are comfortable wearing doesn’t refresh your look, nor does it save you money. In fact, it perpetuates the feeling of “I have nothing to wear.”
It can be frustrating to look at your fully stocked closet and feel like you can’t find anything to wear. If your wardrobe is getting larger and you still find it difficult to find variety, it’s because as you continue shopping for new looks, you inevitably end up purchasing things that look very similar to what is already in your closet. The vicious cycle continues!
With a fresh set of eyes on your wardrobe, a stylist can tell what items are being purchased over and over. We often tell clients “Do not buy ANY MORE black trousers!” or ”You don’t NEED another white tee shirt!” Having a stylist take an in depth look at your style and your wardrobe will bring you variety and comfort knowing that you have different options to wear.
Shop Your Closet! Have a curated closet tailored to your style, getting use out of pieces you already own!
I know it sounds obvious, but it’s more complex than you may think. A stylist will take you through your wardrobe and discuss what’s getting the most use and what you aren’t using and why. She will pair your items in different ways to create more looks.
This is where you will together determine where to allocate your budget. Think of it as a trip to the grocery store. You wouldn’t go to the store without a shopping list and your closet should be no different. What are you missing? What do you need to purchase to complete more looks in your wardrobe.
Sometimes a single piece of clothing can look entirely new when styled differently. Adding a piece of statement jewelry to a simple navy dress can transform it in seconds. Wearing a shirt dress as a duster with jeans may bring your dress back to life.
Another problem I see is women buying outfits they feel they should be wearing, rather than styles they love. It may be tempting to follow trends to the letter and create an eclectic collection of outfits, but if you’re not in love with what you’re wearing...you may never wear those clothes or more importantly never feel yourself in them. We dig deep to determine your style, or styles so that this doesn’t happen to you!
Time...Precious Time.
Hiring a stylist won’t just save you money, it will save you time. Think of the time you spend getting dressed in the morning, how long does it take you to pick out an outfit? It may feel like a daunting task, so oftentimes we fall back on the same old outfit just to save time. If you already have outfits planned beforehand, that is extra time you could be giving to other aspects of your life like spending time with your children, partner, and meeting your friends for coffee before work.
Working with me, you’ll have access to an exclusive app that makes this process much less frustrating. The app allows us to photograph each item of clothing in your wardrobe and then pair them together into “lookbooks.” (Catalogues of looks we create from your wardrobe!) We can create looks for specific occasions; evenings out, luncheons, or even PTA meetings. It takes the the guesswork out of finding the style you want to wear for the day, and the time you save on all that planning can be put towards many other things. This is all on your phone or tablet, right at your fingertips. You don’t have to stand in your closet trying to figure it out!
My Process. Feel the Frustration Drain Away.
We will work together to fill out an extensive questionnaire. This will help me get a real taste for your lifestyle, personality, likes and dislikes. Then, we will spend a couple of short hours delving into your wardrobe to see what can be re-styled, and what needs to go. Taking the time to “shop your closet” will help you become in tune with what potential outfits are in there and will save you a lot of time in the long run.
I love getting to know my clients. Putting a finger on why you need to rework your closet is key to how the journey progresses. We often times become good friends because I take the time to get to really know you, your style and your comfort level. In turn I like for you to know that I take the time to listen and not just create a look for you but help you discover what your look is!
Fashionably yours,
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