I went shopping today and had a great new experience. An FA friend runs a shopping service from her home. She shops thrift stores for her clients, you make an appointment, and she puts together several outfits for you to try. Some work and some don't. If something doesn't come together on you she will pull out another garment and try it. She asks that you be willing to try something that isn't your usual style. She refuses to sell her clients anything that doesn't look good on them. She likes to shop and always looks smashing herself.
When I got there she had six outfits put together for me and three dresses to try. Some of the pants just didn't fit, but I had something similar at home, so tops worked. There was one blouse I really liked that just didn't cut it (rats!). One dress that she liked on me didn't suit my needs. In the end I came home with five sweaters, a gorgeous white blouse, three little knit tops, two jackets, dressy grey slacks, and a dress -- for $150. Many of the brands were for stores I wouldn't ordinarily think of , like J Crew and Banana Republic, but they were not age inappropriate. She tells me it's time to start thinking outside the box when I buy clothing.
I know I could do this on my own if I simply trusted my taste and was willing to take the time to check out the thrift stores. In the meantime, this Second Hand Rose is going to be looking chic, and is grateful for Carol's fashion sense and time.
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Wow! I wish I had this lady in my life. Especially since BR & JCrew are some of my favorite clothes. Does she just do the clothes or does she style them, too -- shoes, jewelry, etc?
She did suggest shoes (boots, in fact)for the dress I decided not to buy and earring colors to go with one outfit. I made a pair of earrings in those colors and they did finish the outfit. It's very nice to feel fashionable without spending a ton of money.
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