We start by discussing what you want to achieve from the consultation (e.g. do you want to look taller, slimmer, younger, curvier, smarter, more casual, more confident, do you want to make shopping easier, your wardrobe more coordinated?) Then you fill in a short questionnaire to help me determine your style personality. Next, we assess and discuss your body shape and proportions and you learn how to make the most of your best features and how to take the attention away from the areas of your body that you don’t like as much. Advice will cover tailoring, clothing styles, fabrics, patterns and accessories as well as places to shop.

I encourage all clients to bring along several pieces of clothing from their own wardrobe – some items that they like and have worn many times and some items that they feel are mistakes but maybe don’t know why. We use these in a practical way to determine why the “mistake” items are wrong and to help understand why a client likes her favourite items – often they reflect her personality or are particularly good for her shape. I also ask each client to try on clothes and accessories from my studio to illustrate examples of styles that will work perfectly for them.

Face shape, hair styles and make-up will also be discussed.

I make a note of all the tips and advice given in a personalised style workbook so that you leave with the confidence of knowing what your personal style is and how to choose the most flattering styles.