A few months ago I introduced my stylist and the process we were going through (see post). Now I am happy to close the loop and let you know how it turned out. This has been an educational and fulfilling process for me and I am so happy that I did it. While I was already comfortable in my skin, I now feel much more confident in my clothes and in my ability to shop and create looks for my body going forward.
At the point of the last post we had finished the consultation phase and Jen was in the middle of planning and sourcing my wardrobe. I know it was not an easy task for her, especially since it was all happening online. No trying on or even just window shopping together. Plus, we had the time constraint of getting everything ordered in time to be shipped to my sister’s address in Northern Manitoba before she came to visit in April with our Mum and Aunt.
Everything I purchased came from Banana Republic and Simons. In the end I spent a little more than I intended to, like every shopping trip I have been on. Not because of any pressure or expectation from Jen, but because I wanted almost every item she suggested.
**I made several attempts to buy from RW&Co but was unsuccessful due to issues with my credit card address (according to the emails) and their customer service was polite but not helpful.
**A shout out to Banana Republic though, who had a similar problem but a great customer service process to resolve it.
Jen built many looks for me using the Smart Closet app with the hopes that I could log in to the same account and go from there. That didn’t work out due to technical difficulties so instead Jen sent me screenshots of the looks using our Google Drive. I did like the app though, so I set it up on my phone and recreated those looks as well as more.
Here are some of the looks sourced and styled by Jen for me:
To conclude, I wrote this testimonial for Jen. You can find her online at: jendstyle, and on social media- Jen’s LinkedIn and Jen’s Instagram
What can I say about working with Jen. The experience has been fun, educational, enriching and a confidence builder. I also feel like I have made a friend.
I approached Jen in between job postings in Africa, looking for help designing a wardrobe with some specific limitations: business casual with ability to pull together full on business, culturally appropriate for more conservative countries, suitable for warm (very warm) climates and able to fit in two suitcases.
Probably the most challenging limitation was location. I would be in Africa the whole time so Jen would have to find a new way to work with me.
Jen accepted the challenges with enthusiasm. Despite the time and geographic differences she always seemed accessible and attentive. She found ways to use technology to accomplish virtually what is usually done in person – assessing my body type, size and current wardrobe. And the shopping!
She listened to what I said and what I didn’t say to ensure the final result is even more than I hoped for.
I now have a wardrobe I love, examples of several outfits to choose from and the knowledge and confidence to pull together additional looks.
Getting ready in the morning is far less stressful now. It can be quicker except when I have trouble deciding which awesome outfit to wear.
Achieved:
-positive educational style experience
-looks still feel like me
-budget fully respected
-fits in 2 suitcases
-culturally and climate appropriate
Jen was a pleasure to work with. She respected my wishes and insecurities and was well worth the investment. I found her rates quite reasonable for the level and quality of services I received.
5 out of 5! Highly recommend!
A Travelling Accountant 