Let’s face it, if you’re like most men, shopping for clothes is not your favourite activity; it’s either a chore, a bore or a time-suck in an increasingly busy life. Not to mention all the items purchased that you don’t end up wearing. Or that don’t fit properly. Or that don’t look so great once you actually wear them out in public. A personal shopper can help change that.
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After all, these days, even with social distancing, exuding confidence is integral to making or breaking the deal, and it all begins with looking your best. Read on for five solid reasons why a personal stylist can transform your image into one that will have everyone around you stand up and take notice.
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It’s Convenient and Efficient
A good stylist has an eye for detail and takes the time to get to know you. He or she considers your budget, lifestyle and body type to understand which basic – and not-so-basic – items you’ll need in your closet. In some cases, they will help you declutter and get rid of what you don’t need or no longer wear. To help with social distancing, some stylists also offer virtual appointments and will send the clothes to your home. Keep (and pay) for what you like, send back what you don’t. It doesn’t get more convenient than that.
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A One-Stop-Shop
If You Like Variety
Newly divorced? High-profile exec? Weekend warrior? A personal shopper can pull from a variety of sources and cherry-pick items to build a functional, stylish and personalized wardrobe. All you need to do is show up at the store(s), try on the chosen items, and purchase the things you like.
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It Will Save You Money
It’s not about buying a shirt, or a pair of pants – it’s about creating multiple outfits that can be worn in a variety of combinations and at different occasions. It’s about having the perfect jeans, a great fitting suit that will turn heads, and the best basics you can afford: T-shirts that are not too tight but can make you look fit, the great white shirt, a more casual denim or chambray shirt that you can wear with a dark suit to make it more casual, a jersey blazer. “We help them buy less and buy better,” says Gotstyle’s founder and owner, Melissa Austria.
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Foolproof
The fashion faux pas; we all make them, but you don’t have to. A good stylist will guide you on the many ways to mix and match your new clothes to make getting dressed in the morning a no-brainer. “Every outfit my client puts on, I take a picture of it so they remember how to pair it,” says Potkonjak. “I make collages and send it to them so for the first month or so, they have a chart to go by.”
There’s no doubt that looking good feels good. You only have one chance to make a good impression; make sure you do it with style.
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Marlene Eisner is a freelance writer and editor. She is currently the editor of RENO+DÉCOR magazine (National) and New Home + Condo Guide magazine (Vancouver). She also writes, edits and publishes content for websites and edits master’s and PhD theses and memories.
