Modern Goddess Magazine

Many people have thought about visiting an Image (Personal Style) Consultant but have held back because they don’t know what is involved. Today I thought that I would tell you exactly what to expect. We can’t have you missing out on such a useful and fun experience!

A personal style consultation is where your consultant analyses the shape of your body to find out which cuts, length and shape of clothing will flatter you most. We all have areas that we are not happy with, but we also have our best features.  The consultant’s aim is to identify the best aspects of your body and suggest ways to emphasise them and to recommend clothing styles that will camouflage your figure ‘flaws’.

First of all I should point out that the consultant will only recommend things to you. She won’t enforce them, so if you don’t like her ideas you don’t have to use them. It may take a while to get used to a new way of dressing if the change is great, but before you discount her advice, at least think it through.

There are a number of measurements that have to be taken. No, you don’t have to undress! I suggest that you wear a light shirt and pants (or skirt) so that their bulk doesn’t add to your centimetres. This can throw the results off. Your height will be measured, and then you will be measured from hip to floor, and knee to floor. Your neck length and circumference will be measured. Your bust measurement will be taken, as will your waist and hip measurement. That is the hard part done.

Depending on the system your consultant uses she may put these figures into the computer to print out your special recommendations in portfolio form. Other consultants will simply talk to you about them and give you a booklet full of imformation to use. Either way, this document will become your wardrobe bible from now on. Study it and use it. Your whole appearance will be enhanced by what you learn. Make sure that you ask you consultant all the questions that you want to because that is what they are there for. Their intention is to improve your personal presentation and the more information they can give you the happier they will be.

You don’t have to go alone to the consultation. One of the best ways to do this is to make a group booking and go with your girlfriends. Make a party of it. You will probably get a discount on the price of the consultation too. These days a style consultation can often be done online, too, as long as you are able to take your own measurements.

A style analysis is one of the best things that you can do for yourself (or your friends). It can help build your confidence levels and who knows what that can lead to? Give it a go.