As a professional wardrobe stylist for 15 years...
...I've learned one thing...
...women are far too critical of their bodies!
...I've learned one thing...
...women are far too critical of their bodies!
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"My passion is to help women find the beauty in themselves as they are right now.
Clothing choices that flatter their body and minimize their "challenge" areas helps them to uncover their personal best. And when a woman realizes that she is beautiful in her "imperfections" and accepts herself as such, her confidence soars and it affects every aspect of her life." A Personalized Fit & Flatter Dressing Guide!Over the years I have performed 1,000’s of private consultations and worked one-on-one with women size 0 – 26 and of every shape and height. The fact is that very few women, myself included, have a perfectly proportioned body.
Beautifully Unique Two women can be the same height and same weight but have very different bodies, which means a pair of jeans or swim suit that looks great on one is quite unflattering on the other. You already buy the jeans and swim suits, make a small investment in yourself and learn what is most flattering on you! This is where my experience and Fit & Flatter principles come in.... after I work with a client she has a much better idea of which styles of clothing are best for HER body. This knowledge gives her: 1) more confidence when she shops 2) helps to eliminate those "regrets hanging in the closet" 3) she starts to look at her body in a more positive light. Every time I work with an individual client (shopping, styling, closet consultation) I have three goals: 1) Provide an honest analysis of the assets and challenges of her body. 2) Persuade her to focus on the positive aspects of her body. 3) Teach her how to accentuate body assets and tricks to camouflage the “challenge” areas. Unlike most personal stylists or shoppers, I want to teach my clients to shop on their own. When a client understands my fit and flatter principles they can then choose the price point and the stores to shop at. I’m an educator at heart and nothing makes me happier than when a client contacts me to say that they are much more confident shopping and not wasting money on “regrets” in their closet. Building a Core Wardrobe Of course I’m familiar with the current trends, but it’s more important for a woman to establish a core wardrobe and then integrate some of the trends. But a core wardrobe is pointless if it does not fit and flatter your body-type. This is why it’s so crucial to understand your shape. This is always my first step when I work with individual clients. This knowledge affects EVERYTHING if you want to look your personal best. [Johnson box listing the items of clothes] Focus on the Positive I prefer not to use labels (pear, V-shape, etc.) on women. A woman can interpret any of these labels in a negative way. In fact, I ask my clients to tell me what they like about their body, but most respond with what they don’t like. I prefer to focus on the positive. I identify the assets in her body and discuss how to play those up. With my Embrace Your REAL Shape service I can now do this for women anywhere in the world. Embrace Your REAL Shape With a Fit & Flatter Dressing Guide (>> see a sample) I personally analyze each woman and identify her body assets and share a strategy to flatter these assets and minimize the “challenge” areas. Upon ordering you’ll receive a questionnaire (>> sneak a peek) to submit photos and measurements to allow me to accurately assess your body. No where in the questions do I ask a woman her weight. A woman’s size may fluctuate throughout her life, but her shape (proportions, hip to shoulder ratio, leg length, etc.) doesn’t really change. This is exactly why my Fit & Flatter principles are applicable to a woman throughout her life. Nor do you need to hire a photographer to order; a snapshot is fine. The most important aspect of the photo is that you are wearing non-baggy clothing (swim suit, exercise wear) so I can see your REAL shape. Even Years Later A Fit & Flatter Dressing Guide personalized body-type analysis pays dividends immediately and for years to come. A few weeks ago I was working with a client at a large store when I ran into Tara, a former client that I hadn’t seen in years. I was surprised, and very flattered, when she showed me that she had taken notes on the Fit & Flatter principles we discussed during her shopping appointment. She had taken those notes and laminated them and carried them around in her purse to refer to when she goes shopping. Her comment to me was, “Do you know how much money you have saved me? Knowing what NOT to buy has been huge for me. Even my husband commented to me that it was cheaper for me to pay your $200 styling fee than my hit-or-miss shopping method because I wore everything we bought together.” This was a full-circle moment for me, I really want to give women the tools to be much more confident in their clothing decisions and then they can shop on their own, where they want and at the price point they feel comfortable. Thank you Tara! |
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