There are three phases
to our initial work: consultation, research, and shopping.
• Consultation
The first step is an in-home consultation. We work with
your existing wardrobe – editing, recombining, and possibly
altering what you already own. Thus, we’ll optimize
what you have, identify what you need, and zero in on what you
would love.
You may be surprised to find that just by working with your clothes,
you’ll have more to wear even before we go shopping. We will
inevitably decide to retire some pieces. Our goal is to have everything
in your closet accessible, wearable, and workable in the context
of your current wardrobe. Wouldn’t that be a relief?
During this process, we’ll also discuss your hair, makeup,
eyeglasses, and accessories. Our mission is to help you discover
your true self and express that through the best possible visual
presentation considering your desires, needs, lifestyle, and budget.
• RESEARCH
Armed with an understanding of the unique you, I move on to the
research phase. I develop a strategy and then comb my network
of resources – specialty stores, boutiques, and designer
studios - to locate and assemble the additions to your wardrobe
that we have discussed.
• SHOPPING
On our first shopping trip together, I’ll most likely take
you into a store dressing room filled with pieces I’ve selected
for you. These things will tell your story. They will add
up to a mini wardrobe. We will make sure that the size, silhouette,
proportion, scale, color palette, and texture of your clothes are
ideal. You’ll look like you, only better. Your positive features
will be accentuated. What you like least will be camouflaged
and forgotten.
When we’ve made our final selections, the fitter (or tailor
for men) will come, and we will address every alteration detail. You’ll
be amazed what a difference this will make.
Sound like a fantasy? This is shopping with AB. In a
day, we can accomplish life-changing results. Imagine the time
and aggravation this will save you. |