Challenge:
Since moving to Canada a few years ago, Nieve has struggled to find fall/winter pieces that fit her lifestyle, her desired look, and the cold Calgary temperatures. Nieve works remotely, and has plenty of casual outfits for home, but she found that each time she went out with family or friends she put on the same outfit of jeans and a t-shirt, stuck in her ‘going out uniform’ as she called it.
She wanted to find additions to her wardrobe that looked elegant and sexy, enhanced her body proportions, and worked alongside her current pieces to create a versatile and cohesive wardrobe. Our goal was to build a wardrobe that can be mixed and matched to create a variety of great outfits, and can ensure she goes out feeling her best, especially in the colder seasons.
Solution:
After meeting with Nieve, and understanding her desires, I got to work on creating a list of items that I think would suit her personality, her style goals, and her budget. Some of the items on this list were elevated basics, dark denim, a transitional jacket, unique trousers, monochromatic sets, and a great pair of heeled boots. We discussed her desired fits and worked within her parameters. For example, since she has a larger chest and a smaller waist, she doesn’t feel comfortable in sweaters that are long or oversized, so we focused on cropped and form fitting sweaters and tops.
I went ahead and did a two hour pre-shop where I pulled a variety of items for her to try based on her wants, and then we went shopping together. During our shop we found all of the items on the list and more, and Nieve left with a great collection of new items to add to her wardrobe.
Result:
After our shopping trip we went back to Nieve’s home to focus on outfit building. We worked with her new items and her existing wardrobe to create lots of great outfits that meet her goal of looking elegant and elevated when going out in the fall/winter months. These outfits are not only great for the colder weather and layering, but can be easily transitioned and worked into her summer wardrobe. Above you will see a set of photos of the outfits we built by working her new pieces into her existing wardrobe.
Testimonial:
“Before working with Bella I struggled to find clothes that fit my personal style, and found it overwhelming putting outfits together. Bella asked all the right questions to bring my vision to life, helping me curate my personal style. She highlighted items I was missing in my wardrobe to bring looks together and diligently found pieces that were perfect for me — all within my budget. I’ve never experienced shopping with a stylist before, finding the right items, sizing etc can be intensive but Bella did all the work to make the experience fun and comfortable for me. Now, I have some amazing pieces I’ve never had before and look forward to getting ready! It was a really great experience and I wish I did it sooner!”
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