Why do you need a personal sustainable fashion stylist?
Fashion is more than just clothing; it’s a form of self-expression, a reflection of personal identity, and a statement about your values. If your environment and knowledge about style reflect your values and identity, that’s great! However, not everyone has the privilege and access to such information, and this is where a personal stylist could help.
A personal stylist helps you define and refine your style, ensuring that your wardrobe reflects your personality, lifestyle, and preferences. The stylist provides expert advice, personalized shopping assistance, and wardrobe organization, ensuring clients look and feel their best in every situation. Whereas an influencer might tell you just to buy everything beige, black, and white, a skilled stylist would help you find pieces just for you in colors or patterns you love. You won’t be afraid of wearing magenta or yellow with the help of your stylist.
As the world has grown increasingly conscious of environmental impacts, the fashion industry has been under scrutiny for its role in pollution and waste. The neverending marketing tactics that keep us hooked on newness and trends also contribute to such negative impacts. And we all know not everything trendy and cool will look good on everyone.
A sustainable fashion stylist goes a step further by integrating eco-conscious choices into your fashion decisions to minimize overconsumption and support sustainable and impactful purchases. This dual focus ensures that your wardrobe is not only stylish but also ethical. A match made in heaven!
Being aesthetic is nearly as important as being sustainable
Aesthetic choices allow people to express their unique personalities and cultural identities. Fashion is a medium through which individuality shines, making it an essential aspect of personal and social identity. An aesthetically pleasing outfit can boost confidence, enhance mood, and even affect how we are perceived by others. The psychological impact underscores the importance of focusing on aesthetics in fashion.
Also, don’t forget that first impressions are often based on appearance, which could lead to a positive outlook on how you feel about yourself. A well-defined personal style can leave a lasting positive impression thanks to the confidence built by it, whether in social settings, job interviews, or professional environments. In the workplace, personal style contributes to how we are perceived in terms of professionalism, competence, and attention to detail.
Nothing to wear yet a wardrobe full of clothes? A curated wardrobe is the answer!
We’ve all been there: standing in front of a closet bursting with clothes, yet feeling like there’s nothing suitable to wear. This paradox often leads to frustration and decision fatigue. Understanding the underlying causes and finding practical solutions can help transform your wardrobe from a source of stress to a source of joy and confidence.
The accessibility and affordability of fast fashion encourage frequent, impulsive purchases. While these items add quantity to the wardrobe, they often lack the quality and versatility needed to create cohesive outfits.
Many of us also hold onto clothes that no longer fit or suit our style. These pieces take up valuable space and contribute to the sense of having nothing to wear. Without a clear understanding of your personal style, you may end up with a collection of clothes that don’t mix and match well, making it hard to put together outfits that feel cohesive and reflect your personality.
A personal stylist can save clients’ time by handling the often time-consuming tasks of shopping and outfit planning. This efficiency is particularly beneficial for busy professionals and individuals with demanding schedules. While a personal stylist service is an investment, it can save money in the long run by helping clients make more thoughtful, quality purchases. This reduces the frequency of buying unnecessary or ill-fitting clothes that are rarely worn and quickly replaced.
Decluttering your wardrobe should be an initial step to progress. Remove everything and assess each item based on fit, condition, and whether it aligns with your current style. Donate or sell items that no longer serve you. This process will not only free up space but also give you a clearer picture of what you actually have while ensuring your unwanted items don’t end up in the landfill.
Read more about capsule wardrobes here: What is a capsule wardrobe?
Better shopping experience
Take some time to define your personal style. Adopt a more mindful approach to shopping. Before buying something new, consider how it fits into your existing wardrobe, whether it aligns with your personal style, and if it can be worn in multiple ways. Prioritize quality over quantity and opt for sustainable and ethical brands when possible. And say bye to being overwhelmed and confused when shopping. No more impulse and excessive spending!
Our service: sustainable virtual personal styling
What makes us different
If you are an avid reader of our blog or have been following how we assess brands, you can rest assured that your potential next purchase is guaranteed to be sustainable and ethical. We rate our brands based on five criteria: transparency, fair labor, sustainably made, DEI, and an additional Eco-Stylist flavor: our principles.
When it comes to transparency, we rate the brands’ supply chain and product traceability as well as their ethical sourcing efforts–and this information has to be made public. However, we understand that transparency doesn’t automatically translate to sustainability. That’s why the fair labor criteria look closely into whether the labor standards and the workers’ wellbeing are implemented. As the fair labor criteria looks at the workers’ aspect, the sustainably made criteria assesses the environmental impacts, such as the environmental commitment, climate change, energy, water, waste, health and environmental hazard, raw materials, and even animal rights.
The DEI criteria investigate how brands promote inclusivity and involve minorities in their workplace. If we hear cases of size exclusivity, racism, cultural appropriation, and a lack of diversity, we won’t give them points. Finally, our principles based on trust, inspiration, and opposing fast fashion will seal our Eco-Stylist Certification.
When styling you, our stylists only suggest sustainable brands that have earned Eco-Stylist Certification. We are the only personal styling service that partners with this carefully selected range of brands that align with our values. Our stylists use your style profile to select brands specifically for you. We consider your location, size, style, and other factors.
We work with many clients from all across the world. We want to support you in reaching your style goals, not dictate how you should look. Our stylists have the skills to work with any gender and style.
How to book sustainable personal styling near me
We have three types of virtual and online services. The monthly subscription gives you tailored and new recommendations every month. You don’t have to buy everything or anything–there’s no pressure. Our service is not about making you buy more things but about helping you find what you need when you need it, all from sustainable and ethical companies you can trust. If you have questions, we will be within reach through email support.
The quarterly subscription will give you a similar service with a more compact recommendation that hits your mailbox once every 3 months. This is a rather simple and straightforward subscription yet still tailored to your styling profile.
Have a birthday party or need a quick fix for your wardrobe? The quick style fix service is the answer. This one-time purchase will come in handy if you need a personal styling service for one occasion or if you have a specific wardrobe issue. We can help with that!
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Last but not least, shop and mix and match your outfits! This is surely the most exciting part of defining your personal style. We guarantee you will do it all guilt-free as the recommended items are all from carefully certified brands.
You will never waste money on quality items, so no more overspending!
For more on how to be financially savvy when it comes to a sustainable wardrobe check out our guide: How to afford a sustainable closet.
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Mariana previously worked in various sustainability and climate change research and consultancy projects in Indonesia and the UK. Currently working in the tourism industry, she wishes to gain more unique skills and meet different people from around the world.
