https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 27 May 2026 09:50:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-599052 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:17:18 +0000 Suz 599052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, I'm in a work crunch so late to this party. My apologies. What a wonderful, WONDERFUL story, and what gorgeous photos. Thank you for sharing all of it. Your client looks so happy (and no wonder) and you look so pretty, and your DFS shop is amazing, and your son and his date are stunning! </p> <p>You are doing such great work there, and how much fun, too, to get to use your fashion abilities! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-599050 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:14:55 +0000 Jewell 599050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These DFS write-ups are always a treat- thanks for sharing! LOVE the pics, all of them!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-599001 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:07:24 +0000 Meredith1953 599001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire,<br /> I have just finished wiping tears away. Happy tears of course! You are making such a difference. Anyone who thinks fashion is trivial needs to read this post!! You are making such a difference in each and every life you touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598944 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:57:16 +0000 Sarah A 598944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire! Oh my! This is just a wonderful uplifting post. thanks so much for sharing your volunteering stories and what a gorgeous work space! While we do not have a DFS locally, there was one in Minneapolis and many of my late Grandmother's things were donated there... she had impeccable taste and wore fabulous suits and 3" heels until the end. I would love to think they made a happy day for some ladies who really needed them just like you did for your clients. Also, DS and his date look just fab for prom -- love the bright colors on both! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598628 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:05:51 +0000 rae 598628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is so cool! What a fun and fulfilling day, Claire! You did an awesome job for your clients - yay for not settiling for any old pants for your client with knee issues and instead finding her the perfect outfit. She looks great and SO happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598619 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:52:24 +0000 MsMary 598619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOWZERS!! SO MUCH FABNESS in one post!! I am also a member of the happy tears committee, sitting here at my desk just BEAMING at beautiful you, your beautiful client, and your handsome son and his beautiful date.</p> <p>Like the others, I never dreamed your DFS looked like such a beautiful, high-end boutique! What a wonderful, wonderful service you all are doing for your community!</p> <p>And Claire, you are such a gifted writer! Does your DFS have a newsletter or blog? If so, you need to be on staff! And if not, maybe you should consider starting one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598613 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:25:40 +0000 anne 598613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW! I never imagined DFS would look like that. Thanks for sharing the pictures Claire and, like everyone has been saying, thanks for your wonderfully lively and interesting writing. I am glad you are feeling a bit better too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598588 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:21:23 +0000 Ginny 598588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW, what a great read. Your job sounds like tons of fun. With your perky attitude I know your are a definate asset to this place!! The boutique is beautiful, good job dressing D she looks great!!! Thanks for sharing!! And your son and his date look fab!! good job mom!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598565 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:53:23 +0000 HelenInCanada 598565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, you were made to work at Dress For Success! SO happy you pursued it despite some early anxieties. How gratifying it must feel to share what you've learned and what you enjoy to help others! *tears* </p> <p>Your handiwork on DS shows - he looks like a true gentleman. Hope he and his date enjoyed prom night - exciting days!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598548 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:17:41 +0000 Laura 598548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning boutique, and I love your skirt with the skinny belt. Son and date look so happy It's absolutely great that you volunteer for DFS, a really worthy organization. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix/page/2#post-598489 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:51:50 +0000 harmonica 598489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>what a lovely story, claire! i am so taken by how you managed to style your clients and how you really could see their best sides and also how to accentuate that with the clothes you had available. I never heard about DFS before, so thank you so much for sharing! The boutique looks so beautiful and professional. Your client looks so happy and confident. You are absolutely stunning, too!</p> <p>I love the pic of your son! The American prom tradition is really fascinating. In my school time there was nothing like that, but I think the last decade or so we have been adopting the tradition </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598463 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:34:39 +0000 fashionista 598463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved every single word of your story.<br /> And Sigh....I always wanted to quit this strict dress code strict boss job and join fashion industry, open boutique or become a stylist.....always but you see I could never do that.<br /> I love your job and I love your boutique.<br /> And you look lovely in that pink bottom. You are so lovely.<br /> Your client must be really proud of you. </p> <p>P.S your son and his date are so lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598456 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:22:05 +0000 jayne 598456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great post Claire, and fantastic pictures. I love the smile on the lady in purple. She is just beaming. What a wonderful thing for her, and for you! The boutique is beautiful, it is so inviting with the layout! </p> <p>You are a lovely writer. Thanks for sharing. It seems you might be learning to dress yourself also, by dressing others. I loved how you figured out what type of shoes the one lady liked, did she realize her preference? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598428 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:33:29 +0000 lyn* 598428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing your adventures, Claire - it's so very generous of you to donate your time and expertise! </p> <p>Hope the prom was fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598424 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:30:37 +0000 Anonymous 598424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful post claire. You have such a zest for life that I'm sure is contagious, your "victims" are very lucky you're there for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598410 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:16:11 +0000 bj1111 598410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>how wonderful that you get to translate your knowledge and visual skill to helping others when their confidence can be at an ebb. it's so satisfying to be a part of their transformation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598404 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:08:59 +0000 Anonymous 598404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Claire, this was such a treat! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. You are doing a fabulous job and must be a good listener to hear what your ladies need and want.<br /> Your son and his date make a lovely couple. My sons would never wear color to prom. In fact they prefered all black. The biggest challenge was dressing a boy for prom who was a foreign exchange student staying with us. His English wasn't very good and he was just going to go in jeans. I finally realized that he wanted to look like a rock star. We found slim black pants, black glitzy vest and black shirt to which he added lots of big chains. Everyone was happy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598388 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:47:58 +0000 Jilly 598388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a wonderful thing you're doing Claire, helping the ladies out @ DFS. And you're so good @ putting things together I'm sure they're thrilled to have you! Love how beaming your client is, and love the photos of you and your son (and his date). What a blessing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598384 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:43:43 +0000 catgirl 598384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Claire! I love your stories and how you are both teaching and learning. You are such a joy to have on the forum! How lovely to see concrete results for your clients. The work space is beautiful - like a giant fantasy walk-in closet. </p> <p>Love the pic of your DS too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598383 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:42:15 +0000 Nadya 598383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing your day with us! I loved getting a peek inside DFS. Plus it reminded to take them some of my old work clothes that I've set aside, especially since I know they need more donations in my size range.</p> <p>And I love the skinny yellow belt with your pink skirt. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598375 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:29:47 +0000 ramya 598375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire that was beautiful...<br /> The place u work is gorgeous!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598373 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:26:29 +0000 Beth Ann 598373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing a bit of your new work with DFS. How marvelous that both you and the women you help are growing from this! Your client looks amazing, and, even more importantly, clearly feels confident and beautiful!</p> <p>I love your look today -- the bright, fuller skirt is energized and fun! </p> <p>Hope your son had a wonderful night! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598369 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:21:57 +0000 Amy 598369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, I really enjoyed your write-up. I can see how happy that lady is and, wow, that must make you feel so excited too. Your son is very handsome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598361 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:17:45 +0000 Anonymous 598361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah and Jonesy, thank you so much, but don't canonize me yet. Both of you are teachers, right? So you are giving of yourselves to others 8 days a week! I don't work outside the home, so I have more disposable time than you. An afternoon out of my week is not a lot to sacrifice, especially when I receive so much satisfaction in return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598348 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:07:11 +0000 sarah 598348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, Claire - you are on a style fast-track. You have become so comfortable with your own style and it's clear that you are ready to now look outward and help all of these other women achieve their own style goals. What a gift you have and are giving! "D" looks absolutely amazing, and she knows it! You are a gem.</p> <p>And your son and his date - what fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598345 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:56:56 +0000 Jonesy 598345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, you are like a bright shining beam of sunshine. It is such a pleasure to read about your experiences at DFS. You know, it's one thing to think about volunteering or doing something nice for other people, but it's another thing to actually *do it*! It's so wonderful! I'm sorry you've been feeling blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598337 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:39:02 +0000 Anonymous 598337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, thank you! Yes the boutique is truly amazing. I've written about it before, but without pictures, it's so hard to imagine. It's a very uplifting place to work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598336 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:37:22 +0000 Anonymous 598336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, San! Yep, you guessed it: I live in Arizona outside of Phoenix. </p> <p>Manidipa, I have missed your writing, but you are excused for extenuating circumstances, lol! Yes, prom is about the only occasion you'll see young American men flaunting color in formal wear....and they are usually deeply humiliated by what they have worn a few years later! At least he didn't wear an all-white tux. Then *I* would have been deeply humiliated! (Not really.) I hope your move went well and that you are in a more agreeable climate/closet situation! Do tell us all about it when you have the time. Thanks for your comment, it put a big smile on my face! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598334 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:34:05 +0000 Jaime 598334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful story and uber-fab pictures! Your client is positively beaming! Your outfit is splendid - love the hot pink skirt with the blue. Your son and his date look so much more together than I would expect from teenage prom goers. And the DFS boutique is so impressive - it was a pleasure to read your post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-welcome-to-dress-for-success-phoenix#post-598333 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:27:36 +0000 ManidipaM 598333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been busy and moving cross-country, with not nearly enough time online apart from work --- so what a treat to wake up to a lovely, long Claire post top of the stack today! THANK YOU for a lovely, smiling start to my day, Claire!</p> <p>Your workplace looks so extremely glamorous, and what a HUGE selection! (I must say I'd be a little intimidated walking in to 'work' there myself, as a casual gal!) Looks like you match the accent colours of pink and blue today in your clothes today. That skirt is so smart and fun on you, at the same time. Very confidence-inspiring for clients, I bet, to see you ladies dressed so appropriately as well as cheerfully, not just like 'a suit'. (No, we obviously aren't talking stunning aubergine skirt suits like that one on D!)</p> <p>What a lovely day you've had! Thank you so much for sharing.</p> <p>And very impressed with your son's date's styling skills, if it was her doing; if not, even more impressed with him! They both look gorgeous --- that blue (turquoise) suits your son so well, yet one rarely sees men wear colours like that in dress clothes. I know the theme is helping, but what fun it would be to one day see the boys as colourfully dressed for work as you in your pink skirt, as a matter of course and not just the most fashion-forward and avant garde statement... yeah, I'll keep dreaming, LOL! </p>