| While in a waiting room I came across an article in a | | | | special occasions and clothes that can be worn for all |
| magazine of essential 'safe' items in everyone's | | | | occasions. The important point is that the advice is |
| wardrobe. It went like this: | | | | personalised to the individual involved. |
| White shirt | | | | If you do decide to visit a personal shopper my |
| Black trousers | | | | advice is to visit a colour, style and image consultant |
| Little black dress just below the knee | | | | first. You will then be in a position to understand |
| Jeans | | | | what suits you. You will have seen the exciting |
| Pencil skirt | | | | effects of how to use colour for different occasions; |
| Then I noticed that the article was written, not by | | | | also you will know if you are one of the few who |
| the fashion editor, but by a personal shopper from a | | | | can carry off black next to your face and you will |
| large department store. As an image consultant I | | | | appreciate how different shapes and styles can |
| was very concerned. This advice would only be | | | | flatter your body. You should then ensure that the |
| flattering to a small percentage of ladies but it read | | | | clothes you take home gain their place in your |
| as though these items would not only be suitable, but | | | | wardrobe and don't just remain hanging there, |
| be essential, for all. I am sure other personal | | | | complete with their labels. |
| shoppers would not think like this but it did make me | | | | I have had clients, visit me in the past, who have |
| visualise what walking down the high street could | | | | been too embarrassed to take an item back to a |
| look like if we all followed advice such as this. | | | | store as it has been chosen for them by the store's |
| As an image consultant I spend time discussing | | | | personal shopper. Don't let this happen to you. |
| lifestyle, budget and style personality before working | | | | Why not book an appointment with an image |
| out colours and styles that suit the individual. This | | | | consultant today. Many who do this find that |
| results in unique advice for each client. Yes, we will | | | | following this a shopping trip with their image |
| discuss essential items for the wardrobe; it will include | | | | consultant is a great way to start more productive |
| tops, trousers, skirts and suitable lengths, dress and | | | | and economic shopping. |
| attractive alternatives to the little black dress. We will | | | | Remember there is much truth in this old saying: 'The |
| also discuss casual clothes, work clothes, clothes for | | | | more you know, the less you need. |