Stylists also can sort out your wardrobe for you. They often can remix your clothes, shoes and accessories into outfits you hadn't considered. That process also exposes if there are holes are in your wardrobe and also if you overbuy certain items. Forum members have also found that they buy for the life they don't have, or for the climate they don't live in, etc.
However, if you have the time and don't have an urgent problem-job interview and no clothing or your clothes are all too big or two small, I would start by reading through the considerable amount of information here. And then work to implement it. A full length mirror really helps.
And fulfill the requirements to be an active member, so you can post photos and members can help you assess outfits. (info later in this post).
If you have the money and just want help right away, a stylist can help you through the process from beginning to end. But they are probably booked a bit (or more) ahead, so keep that in mind.
Some stylists have prices online. Some charge by the hour and some have packages. It helps to know what you want help with. Some will shop ahead of time and you just show up. Of course, you will pay for their pre- shopping time. Some charge travel time.
A stylist can easily save you money in the long run if he/she helps you use the clothing you have, or helps keep you from making expensive mistakes in the future.
Good luck and enjoy the process. And fyi, just when you think you have your wardrobe all sorted, something will change, or you will decide you want a change. So it helps to think of it as a process, not a destination.
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ACTIVE MEMBERS
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