How Sustainable Stylists Help you Discover Your Unique Style
Everyone urges you to find your style, build your brand, and be authentic. You want to be stylish, comfortable, and sustainable. But you don’t have the time, the money, or the capacity to narrow down your personal style. There’s an answer, let me help.
Maybe you think style’s not a priority. Like it has nothing to do with your business.
Perhaps you’re scared of what other people will think of your style choices.
I hear you.
You’re busy. Trends are being thrown around. The media tries to fit you into a box. Social media makes you think that great style means buying new clothes.
It’s a lot.
That’s where a stylist comes in. Now I know what you’re thinking. More money or more time, right?
But…think of it as an investment. There are some stylists out there that give you the tools to get started if you don’t want to go “all in” for the 1 on 1 styling—for a good price. Plus they save you the time and effort it takes to do the research and heavy lifting. Let’s take a look.
Finding Your Style
Do you know your style? That is the question.
Have you ever really thought about it? Can you explain your style to someone? Narrow it down to a few words or a sentence?
You are part of your brand. So knowing your style reflects your brand image. A strong brand image helps you stand out from the noisy marketplace.
So knowing your style is important. Taking control of your style is also taking control of your confidence. Knowing your style reflects in knowing your personal brand.
But, how do you do that? A stylist can help.
What’s the difference between a stylist and a sustainable stylist?
We’ve all heard of a stylist, right? That person behind your Stitch Fix box that gets delivered to your doorstep each month? Kind of, but not quite what we’re talking about here.
Think a professional who sits with you one-on-one—either virtually or in person—and takes time with you to talk about, well, you. They get to know you a bit. They give you advice. Who doesn’t want a style expert in your corner, checking you out, telling you how to look your best?
Sign me up.
So, what might an eco-stylist tell you or do for you that’s different from the typical stylist?
Here’s 5 quick tips a sustainable stylist may say:
Know your style. Shop from your closet.
A sustainable stylist gives you ways to look at the clothes that you already have in your own closet in a new light. She wants you to use your clothes that you already have to create something that you will love again.
Learn to mend or repurpose what you have.
Get creative. Your stylist will give you ideas of how to repair your clothes that you were thinking of ditching. Or she’ll give you ideas of different ways to wear those clothes. And don’t worry, it doesn’t always involve sewing!
Use the basics—or buy them if needed. Time to go thrifting!
Do you have the essential pieces—that match your style—you can wear with several outfits? You and your sustainable stylist will go through your closet and see what you can use over and over or what you may need to find.
Have seasonless pieces.
Basically goes with #3. Do you have pieces that you can wear from season to season? Your sustainable stylist will help you narrow them down and show you how to create a wardrobe that transcends seasons.
Shop from conscious brands.
But of course, sometimes you need to buy something new. An eco-stylist cares more about your values and you feeling good about your purchases. And of course being sure that you feel good in your own skin.
Your slow fashion stylist will point you in the right direction of quality companies that use ethical practices in their product development and in the treatment of their employees—while not veering from your personal style.
3 Sustainable Stylists To Try
Kevin Ann at Tailored: Kevin sends monthly newsletters with awesome fashion news, style tips, and environmental inspo to her email list. She also does fun challenges to get her community involved.
Kevin also has a Sustainable Style Club. These lucky members get weekly eco-friendly info and education, 30 minutes of monthly styling advice plus discounts to her packages and conscious brands and products—for a small fee. Kevin offers other packages for a variety of services including a Wardrobe Curation Package, 1 to 1 Styling, Travel Capsule, Photoshoot Styling, etc.
Hillary- Wardrobe Consulting: Hillary did styling through Eco-Stylist, which means she has a great list of ethical brands to choose from. She now offers these service through her own personal page instead: Brand Image Consulting, Personal Shopping & Styling, Closet Revival, and Sustainable Editorial Styling
Alyssa- Slow Fashion & Mindful Style: Alyssa sends a monthly newsletter to her readers. She also offers personal styling by shopping your closet with either a style cheat sheet or a custom sustainable style kit. She also teaches a how-to Shop Your Closet which you can join live.
Did you know I used to be a Stella and Dot stylist? So I know a bit about fashion myself, but I wouldn’t call myself an expert. I would definitely reach out to one of these lovely ladies or would love to hear from you! 📢 I would love to hear if you’ve had any experience with an eco-stylist or know of someone that deserves a shout-out! Please let us know below. 👇🏻
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