Personal shopper makeover
Discussion
I’ve stopped work, have lost a bit of weight, in a new relationship, a new life all in all and it’s all good. My wardrobe could do with an overhaul though to match, as lots of it is still ‘working dad’. I’m totally rubbish at shopping and am stuck in a habitual rut stylewise. Any thoughts or recommendations about a personal stylist/shopper service? I’m in London.
Chicken_Satay said:
"have lost a bit of weight" - are you now classed as slim or are you carrying any excess weight? If it's the latter, I'd focus on losing any further excess weight first. That'd have more of an impact on your overall look than changing clothes.
Good point. Now at life long target weight, so ‘trim’.I tried this, the woman came over, spent an evening rummaging through all my clothes, asked me to wear this and that, and then ‘suggested’ I throw away 8 bin bags worth.
We had a discussion about budget, then we built a capsule wardrobe over several months. It was guided shopping trip after guided shopping trip. I never tried on so many clothes in my life. It took her a while to understand what worked for me. Initially, some of the clothes she wanted me to get were WAY over the top and I had to push back. But we reached some sort of middle ground where I was ‘challenged’ but could accept what she suggested.
Just learned loads from her. Colours that work for my complexion, cuts that work for my body shape, how to assemble and layer. I sometimes watch youtube stylists, just get major deja vu. She was trained in fashion, was trying to start her own line of clothing and earning money on the side.
I will say, it’s a bit like getting a personal trainer and getting fit. It’s not something you do once and then you are ‘fit’ and stay that way. It takes consistent effort. Monthly shopping trips to replenish pieces, experimenting. What I also noticed was the sheer amount of rejecting that went on, to get something just so.
If done right, it shouldn’t be a case of you coming out with a new wardrobe but not knowing anything about materials, fit and what works for you.
As a bonus, I’ve found it helps me pick gifts for the Mrs. She was really impressed with a handbag I got for her birthday. Would not have even set foot in the boutique, let alone known it was ‘on trend’ if not for all my torture sessions, traipsing around all the shops.
However, after I had kids, I dropped the ball. Just didn’t have the time nor energy. A white t shirt with puke on it, is a white t shirt with puke on it, no matter how nicely it drapes! And I won’t lie, I’m quietly relieved in a way. I was never one to enjoy clothes shopping.
We had a discussion about budget, then we built a capsule wardrobe over several months. It was guided shopping trip after guided shopping trip. I never tried on so many clothes in my life. It took her a while to understand what worked for me. Initially, some of the clothes she wanted me to get were WAY over the top and I had to push back. But we reached some sort of middle ground where I was ‘challenged’ but could accept what she suggested.
Just learned loads from her. Colours that work for my complexion, cuts that work for my body shape, how to assemble and layer. I sometimes watch youtube stylists, just get major deja vu. She was trained in fashion, was trying to start her own line of clothing and earning money on the side.
I will say, it’s a bit like getting a personal trainer and getting fit. It’s not something you do once and then you are ‘fit’ and stay that way. It takes consistent effort. Monthly shopping trips to replenish pieces, experimenting. What I also noticed was the sheer amount of rejecting that went on, to get something just so.
If done right, it shouldn’t be a case of you coming out with a new wardrobe but not knowing anything about materials, fit and what works for you.
As a bonus, I’ve found it helps me pick gifts for the Mrs. She was really impressed with a handbag I got for her birthday. Would not have even set foot in the boutique, let alone known it was ‘on trend’ if not for all my torture sessions, traipsing around all the shops.
However, after I had kids, I dropped the ball. Just didn’t have the time nor energy. A white t shirt with puke on it, is a white t shirt with puke on it, no matter how nicely it drapes! And I won’t lie, I’m quietly relieved in a way. I was never one to enjoy clothes shopping.
Edited by wyson on Sunday 6th October 00:22
wyson said:
I tried this, the woman came over, spent an evening rummaging through all my clothes, asked me to wear this and that, and then ‘suggested’ I throw away 8 bin bags worth.
We had a discussion about budget, then we built a capsule wardrobe over several months. It was guided shopping trip after guided shopping trip. I never tried on so many clothes in my life. It took her a while to understand what worked for me. Initially, some of the clothes she wanted me to get were WAY over the top and I had to push back. But we reached some sort of middle ground where I was ‘challenged’ but could accept what she suggested.
Just learned loads from her. Colours that work for my complexion, cuts that work for my body shape, how to assemble and layer. I sometimes watch youtube stylists, just get major deja vu. She was trained in fashion, was trying to start her own line of clothing and earning money on the side.
I will say, it’s a bit like getting a personal trainer and getting fit. It’s not something you do once and then you are ‘fit’ and stay that way. It takes consistent effort. Monthly shopping trips to replenish pieces, experimenting. What I also noticed was the sheer amount of rejecting that went on, to get something just so.
If done right, it shouldn’t be a case of you coming out with a new wardrobe but not knowing anything about materials, fit and what works for you.
As a bonus, I’ve found it helps me pick gifts for the Mrs. She was really impressed with a handbag I got for her birthday. Would not have even set foot in the boutique, let alone known it was ‘on trend’ if not for all my torture sessions, traipsing around all the shops.
However, after I had kids, I dropped the ball. Just didn’t have the time nor energy. A white t shirt with puke on it, is a white t shirt with puke on it, no matter how nicely it drapes! And I won’t lie, I’m quietly relieved in a way. I was never one to enjoy clothes shopping.
A guy I knew, his then GF did this on the side, and its exactly what you say. She was very good at it by all accounts. Though not cheap, but I guess there's the argument that you buy less stuff, but more quality as a result of her teaching. Her website is no longer active, so I guess the demand wasn't there. Which sums up how most Guys throw together their outfits! We had a discussion about budget, then we built a capsule wardrobe over several months. It was guided shopping trip after guided shopping trip. I never tried on so many clothes in my life. It took her a while to understand what worked for me. Initially, some of the clothes she wanted me to get were WAY over the top and I had to push back. But we reached some sort of middle ground where I was ‘challenged’ but could accept what she suggested.
Just learned loads from her. Colours that work for my complexion, cuts that work for my body shape, how to assemble and layer. I sometimes watch youtube stylists, just get major deja vu. She was trained in fashion, was trying to start her own line of clothing and earning money on the side.
I will say, it’s a bit like getting a personal trainer and getting fit. It’s not something you do once and then you are ‘fit’ and stay that way. It takes consistent effort. Monthly shopping trips to replenish pieces, experimenting. What I also noticed was the sheer amount of rejecting that went on, to get something just so.
If done right, it shouldn’t be a case of you coming out with a new wardrobe but not knowing anything about materials, fit and what works for you.
As a bonus, I’ve found it helps me pick gifts for the Mrs. She was really impressed with a handbag I got for her birthday. Would not have even set foot in the boutique, let alone known it was ‘on trend’ if not for all my torture sessions, traipsing around all the shops.
However, after I had kids, I dropped the ball. Just didn’t have the time nor energy. A white t shirt with puke on it, is a white t shirt with puke on it, no matter how nicely it drapes! And I won’t lie, I’m quietly relieved in a way. I was never one to enjoy clothes shopping.
I am better at choosing items now. But it comes own to whether I can devote an entire afternoon trying to find the "right" T Shirt that fits perfectly.Another guy I vaguely knew did it. But all his customers ended up looking the fking same! blue jeans, white All saints t shirts, too many bracelets and white converse!
For the OP. Might be worth doing the initial consultation and deciding if you want to spend the extra. I'd avoid anyone connected to a store such as Selfridges as they'll just end up driving you to what's on the rail, not what's right for you. The best consultants are also ok with you not spending £500 on a T shirt. And will adjust their suggestions to your budget
Depends on budget and what sort of look you want but I did a similar thing recently.
Between Asket, Sunspel and Luca Faloni you should be able to come up with good quality stuff that won't break the bank and where you don't need to buy loads of it.
Google "capsule wardrobe" to get some ideas.
This thread might be helpful too.
Where do you buy your clothes?
Between Asket, Sunspel and Luca Faloni you should be able to come up with good quality stuff that won't break the bank and where you don't need to buy loads of it.
Google "capsule wardrobe" to get some ideas.
This thread might be helpful too.
Where do you buy your clothes?
Buy clothes that fit, obviously this is easier if you are reasonably tall and slim. It is amazing the amount of people who don't seem to be able to manage this.
Designer clothes are largely a waste of money, especially if they don't fit properly or don't suit you.
Don't buy any of the ugly shoes such as Church's that seem to constantly get recommended on here when someone asks for a recommendation for shoes.
Designer clothes are largely a waste of money, especially if they don't fit properly or don't suit you.
Don't buy any of the ugly shoes such as Church's that seem to constantly get recommended on here when someone asks for a recommendation for shoes.
wyson said:
I tried this, the woman came over, spent an evening rummaging through all my clothes, asked me to wear this and that, and then ‘suggested’ I throw away 8 bin bags worth.
We had a discussion about budget, then we built a capsule wardrobe over several months. It was guided shopping trip after guided shopping trip. I never tried on so many clothes in my life. It took her a while to understand what worked for me. Initially, some of the clothes she wanted me to get were WAY over the top and I had to push back. But we reached some sort of middle ground where I was ‘challenged’ but could accept what she suggested.
Just learned loads from her. Colours that work for my complexion, cuts that work for my body shape, how to assemble and layer. I sometimes watch youtube stylists, just get major deja vu. She was trained in fashion, was trying to start her own line of clothing and earning money on the side.
I will say, it’s a bit like getting a personal trainer and getting fit. It’s not something you do once and then you are ‘fit’ and stay that way. It takes consistent effort. Monthly shopping trips to replenish pieces, experimenting. What I also noticed was the sheer amount of rejecting that went on, to get something just so.
If done right, it shouldn’t be a case of you coming out with a new wardrobe but not knowing anything about materials, fit and what works for you.
As a bonus, I’ve found it helps me pick gifts for the Mrs. She was really impressed with a handbag I got for her birthday. Would not have even set foot in the boutique, let alone known it was ‘on trend’ if not for all my torture sessions, traipsing around all the shops.
However, after I had kids, I dropped the ball. Just didn’t have the time nor energy. A white t shirt with puke on it, is a white t shirt with puke on it, no matter how nicely it drapes! And I won’t lie, I’m quietly relieved in a way. I was never one to enjoy clothes shopping.
Sounds perfect, can I hire here? We had a discussion about budget, then we built a capsule wardrobe over several months. It was guided shopping trip after guided shopping trip. I never tried on so many clothes in my life. It took her a while to understand what worked for me. Initially, some of the clothes she wanted me to get were WAY over the top and I had to push back. But we reached some sort of middle ground where I was ‘challenged’ but could accept what she suggested.
Just learned loads from her. Colours that work for my complexion, cuts that work for my body shape, how to assemble and layer. I sometimes watch youtube stylists, just get major deja vu. She was trained in fashion, was trying to start her own line of clothing and earning money on the side.
I will say, it’s a bit like getting a personal trainer and getting fit. It’s not something you do once and then you are ‘fit’ and stay that way. It takes consistent effort. Monthly shopping trips to replenish pieces, experimenting. What I also noticed was the sheer amount of rejecting that went on, to get something just so.
If done right, it shouldn’t be a case of you coming out with a new wardrobe but not knowing anything about materials, fit and what works for you.
As a bonus, I’ve found it helps me pick gifts for the Mrs. She was really impressed with a handbag I got for her birthday. Would not have even set foot in the boutique, let alone known it was ‘on trend’ if not for all my torture sessions, traipsing around all the shops.
However, after I had kids, I dropped the ball. Just didn’t have the time nor energy. A white t shirt with puke on it, is a white t shirt with puke on it, no matter how nicely it drapes! And I won’t lie, I’m quietly relieved in a way. I was never one to enjoy clothes shopping.
Edited by wyson on Sunday 6th October 00:22
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