FAQs
1. How do I know if I need a wardrobe edit or a whole new wardrobe?
You probably don't need a whole new wardrobe just because you hate all your clothes even though you have a full closet. You need to figure out whether the problem is what's in your wardrobe, how those pieces work together, or whether your wardrobe is representing an outdated version of you. An edit can reveal that. The difference comes down to the magnitude of the disconnect. If there are pieces worth keeping but your wardrobe needs direction, an Identity Edit may be enough. If your clothes no longer represent who you are, or never did, a Full Makeover may make more sense.
2. What should I expect during a wardrobe assessment?
A wardrobe assessment isn't a judgment of how well you've been dressing. It's where we get everything out in the open so we can understand what's working, what's not, and what you're trying to change. And if you're embarrassed for a stylist to see your closet, you're probably not the first person to feel that way. That's exactly why we're there. We'll look at your clothes, talk through your relationship with them, and identify patterns, what you reach for, what you avoid, what fits your life, and what doesn't. There is no “good” or “bad” closet. There is just information.
3. How do I know what my actual size is?
Your size isn't necessarily one number or letter. If you shop across men's and women's clothing, you may have completely different sizes depending on the brand, garment, cut, and category. The goal isn't to find one “correct” size, but to understand how different clothes relate to your body so you can make better decisions when you shop. During styling, we look at sizing as information, not a rule. We'll pay attention to measurements, proportions, construction, and how you want a garment to fit so you can stop treating the size on the tag like a verdict.
4. How do I know if something looks good on me?
“Looks good” isn't as simple as a checklist of what you're supposed to wear for your body. Something can be completely right for your style and still not be working on your body in its current form. We look at what you actually want from the garment, then figure out whether the issue is fit, proportion, construction, styling, or something else. The goal isn't to convince you that everything works. It's to figure out what would make it work, or whether it's simply not the right piece for you.
5. How do I know when it's time to let something go?
Not every difficult piece needs to be released. Sometimes an item isn't working because it genuinely doesn't belong in your wardrobe; sometimes you just haven't figured out how to wear it yet. The difference is worth exploring before you make the decision. We look at how you feel in it, whether it fits your life, and whether there's a version of the outfit that makes sense to you. If you've tried everything and the piece still isn't serving you, letting it go isn't failure. It's making room for a wardrobe that does.
6. Why does something I love on the hanger feel wrong when I put it on?
Loving something on the hanger and loving it on your body are two different experiences. Sometimes you love the idea of a garment but hate how it feels once you put it on. That doesn't automatically mean the style is wrong for you. It may be the cut, proportions, fabric, fit, or simply that you haven't figured out how to wear it yet. The goal isn't to convince you to love something that doesn't work. It's to figure out what you actually loved about it, and whether there's a way to get that feeling to work for you.
7. How do I shop when I don't fit neatly into men's or women's clothing?
You don't have to choose one section and stay there. If you don't want to shop exclusively in men's or women's clothing, you can shop across both based on what you're actually looking for. Men's and women's labels can tell you something about how a garment was designed, but they don't have to dictate who gets to wear it. We look at the garment itself, its cut, construction, proportions, and how you want it to function in your wardrobe, so you can shop for the clothes you want instead of shopping according to the section you're “supposed” to be in.
8. Where do I start if I want to completely change how I dress?
Start with yourself, not your shopping cart. If you want to completely change how you dress, you don't need to know exactly what your new style looks like before you begin. Start by figuring out what feels wrong about the way you're dressing now, what you want to feel or communicate instead, and what parts of your current wardrobe are still worth carrying forward. From there, we build the visual language to match. Shopping comes later. The goal isn't to replace everything just for the sake of change, it's to build a wardrobe that actually reflects where you're going. We look at the garment itself, its cut, construction, proportions, and how you want it to function in your wardrobe, so you can shop for the clothes you want instead of shopping according to the section you're “supposed” to be in.