On Thursday, I went to meet with a personal stylist at Nordstroms. I was really hesitant to go because, I feel I can dress myself. My husband urged me to go so I can get out the house. I was contacted by Nordstroms a week prior about their personal stylists on hand and they offered me $50 off the first purchase. I am in sort of a predicament at this time about my purchases: 1. I don't have a job, 2. I am not at my idea weight (I am weight training now and working out harder with all the free extra time on my hands), and 3. I don't like shopping. Let me explain the latter, I love fashion, however, I don't like shopping for it. When I got to the store, I have an agenda. I know what I am buying, how much it costs, and how it is going to fit prior to going to the store. I loathe going into stores and searching for things. Since, I have various salespersons at stores like Louis Vuitton, Barneys, and Neiman Marcus calling me up when things come in that I may like, I said what the heck, let me give the stylist a try.
Well, the stylist called me on the phone for a consultation. I told her what size I wear (based on Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, and Lands End Canvas; that is where I buy clothes because of the fit and quality for the most part) and I specifically told her that I don't like rayon or mixed fabrics. I am an old school girl when it comes to fabric at 100% all the way of gabardine, wool, cashmere, cotton, silk, leather, fur, and throw a little spandex in the mix because this girl has curves. She agreed and we confirmed the appointment.
I met with my stylist and she put me in a dressing room with all the clothes that she picked out for me. Let me tell you, I was so disappointed, that I was aggravated. All her choices were absolutely wrong. I do take the blame with the sizes because sizes vary by store. My stylist didn't have an idea what she was in for. Mind you, she was about a size 2 or 4 straight up and down. The clothes that she selected were for boyish figures. I specifically told her that I am athletic with curves (I have a large; but shapely posterior). I told her that I was a size 8 or 10 depending on the fit. Every piece of clothing that she brought out had rayon in it or it was a mixed fabric. Did she not listen to me?
I styled women at Ann Taylor Loft and I can look at a woman no matter what size she is and help her select clothing that is going to complement her. After about 20 items of clothing, I end up buying a pair of Lafayette 148 100% wool slacks in a size 10 (could of done an 8 since I am still losing weight). The stylist explained to me that the pants were at a higher price point and she didn't know if I would be interested. If she was listening carefully, she would of known that I like quality pieces and would of been happy with purchasing 1 quality piece over 4 crappy ones.
I must say on a personal standpoint, I liked the stylist; but I wouldn't call her to dress me. Maybe track down some more Lafayette 148 wool pants or suit or some Celine handbags that maybe marked down in the future.
In conclusion, I know my body and I know what I like. That is the difference between people who have style and people who rely on stylists to dress them.
Well, the stylist called me on the phone for a consultation. I told her what size I wear (based on Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, and Lands End Canvas; that is where I buy clothes because of the fit and quality for the most part) and I specifically told her that I don't like rayon or mixed fabrics. I am an old school girl when it comes to fabric at 100% all the way of gabardine, wool, cashmere, cotton, silk, leather, fur, and throw a little spandex in the mix because this girl has curves. She agreed and we confirmed the appointment.
I met with my stylist and she put me in a dressing room with all the clothes that she picked out for me. Let me tell you, I was so disappointed, that I was aggravated. All her choices were absolutely wrong. I do take the blame with the sizes because sizes vary by store. My stylist didn't have an idea what she was in for. Mind you, she was about a size 2 or 4 straight up and down. The clothes that she selected were for boyish figures. I specifically told her that I am athletic with curves (I have a large; but shapely posterior). I told her that I was a size 8 or 10 depending on the fit. Every piece of clothing that she brought out had rayon in it or it was a mixed fabric. Did she not listen to me?
I styled women at Ann Taylor Loft and I can look at a woman no matter what size she is and help her select clothing that is going to complement her. After about 20 items of clothing, I end up buying a pair of Lafayette 148 100% wool slacks in a size 10 (could of done an 8 since I am still losing weight). The stylist explained to me that the pants were at a higher price point and she didn't know if I would be interested. If she was listening carefully, she would of known that I like quality pieces and would of been happy with purchasing 1 quality piece over 4 crappy ones.
I must say on a personal standpoint, I liked the stylist; but I wouldn't call her to dress me. Maybe track down some more Lafayette 148 wool pants or suit or some Celine handbags that maybe marked down in the future.
In conclusion, I know my body and I know what I like. That is the difference between people who have style and people who rely on stylists to dress them.
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