I admit I may have some selfish reasons for writing this but I feel these pointers would ensure that both stylist and client would benefit from them. They are more relevant to personal shopping services within department stores as opposed to an independent personal shopper. The more planning you can do before your session the more beneficial it will be!
1. Planning
Before attending your personal shopping session have a rummage through your wardrobe and make notes about the items that need replacing or 'rogue' items that you have nothing to wear with. This is always a good place to start before moving on to more adventurous ideas. It also gives you a good overview of your current style and highlights the areas that need improving or developing. Also bear in mind that if you are wanting summer dresses in November, chances are you will have to wait until the new season!
2. Research
Pour yourself a glass of wine and have a flick through magazines such as InStyle, Grazia, Elle and Vogue for inspiration and bookmark pages that display styles you would like to try. The internet is also great for finding images. Your stylist will be able to interpret the look for your bodyshape and find similar items which work for you.
3. Work out a budget
Whether your budget is £200 or £2000, make this clear to your stylist at the beginning. There is no point in your stylist bringing in high-end labels if your budget doesn't allow for them. Also bear in mind that a low budget will not get you a whole new wardrobe, so think about the items you need most and build the rest up gradually.
4. Try everything on
Even if it is something you would never pick up for yourself. Remember the reason as to why you are there in the first place and try to remain open minded. Stay in each new outfit for at least a few minutes to overcome the initial 'OMG this is so different' wave of panic and let your eyes and mind adjust to the new image in the mirror. If it really isn't working, a professional stylist will agree and move on to the next outfit. Eliminating is good too!! Trying on is the most important part of the session and will introduce you to new ideas and styles.
5. Do not bring friends and relatives
I think maybe the only exception is a mother of the bride bringing along her daughter but otherwise, turning up with friends is your stylist's worst nightmare! You may think that your best friend gives her honest opinion but really she will only think as far as what she would wear herself. Remember that she does not have a professional, objective opinion about what really suits you and this can make your stylist's job tricky and you won't get the best out of your session.
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