Got a full wardrobe and nothing to wear? If this is you, help is to hand in the form of a personal styling/shopping session with fashion guru cum personal stylist, Di Cant.
Di has been around the fashion world a long time. She modelled in the 1960s and ’70s, has worn the mini, the shift, hot pants, power suits – and then the minimal – so she understands “looks” and why it’s so important to wear what suits you best. Her fashion “pedigree” is impeccable – she also works closely with style luminaries such as Carla Zampatti, George Gross, Harry Who, Marilyn Said and Lisa Ho as well as big brands like Country Road, Portmans, Sportsgirl and Midas.
Schooled in U.S. – in the prestigious stores of Saks and Neiman Marcus – Di has been trained in wardrobe building, editing and body analysis. A genuine stylist who can dress real people – not just the models on the catwalks – Di helps her clients develop what works best for their individual lifestyle.
Importantly, Di prides herself on her ability to work with “budget fashionistas”. Importantly, Di prides herself on her ability to work with “budget fashionistas” of all ages – those who want the look for their lifestyle, but are on a strict budget. These sessions make a woman more aware of how versatile and flattering core pieces can build an individual wardrobe. Yes, it’s all as simple as addition and subtraction.
Looking outside the square and trying garments you may not have envisaged appropriate before, can open new opportunities to “change looks”, revamp, and renew your image.
Creating the "new stylish you" is not a service Di reserves just for the girls. Blokes (even the most unreconstructed of males!) who want to smarten up their sartorial act can discover the true joys of shopping - and getting it right - with Di by their side. All budgets and style sensibilities catered for.
Personal Shopping
So, how does it work?
Most often, Di meets her client in a café or at the office of June Dally Watkins in the city for a getting-to-know-more-about-you coffee before heading off to the shops.
During this time Di learns about your lifestyle and budget and, of course, the status of your current wardrobe.
Equipped with these essential details, you and your personal stylist then head off and start to try on shapes, lengths, colours and styling.
This helps Di ascertain what she is working with, and which core pieces you may need to bolster your existing wardrobe.
From here, Di works her wonders, ensuring you stick to the budget while buying enough new items to immediately refresh your existing wardrobe. Along the way, you’ll also receive an ongoing maintenance plan, a list of additional pieces to work towards, and a few of her styling tips and secrets that can truly make a difference to anyone’s personal style.
Wardrobe Police
If you’re not ready to head out to the shops yet, but want help working with what you’ve got, Di can visit your home and run an experienced eye over your wardrobe.
This exercise is a huge reality check, as it forces you to try on things that are lying idle and to revisit other items you thought had run their race but that you don’t have the heart to get rid off.
It’s a fabulous thing to do each season before you even start to think about what new pieces you wish to inject into your collection.
Once Di has worked through your wardrobe, she will be able to give you an idea of what now needs to be added to make your collection of clothes workable and wearable, with a few accessories to add the “wow” factor.
Getting a personal stylist could be the best two hours you will ever spend in your fashion life!
For more information about Di, her services and the latest fashion news, go to www.istylefashion.com.au
