05.12.08
How to Shop Like a Celebrity Stylist
Here’s a little taste of my Style Solution class on How to Shop Like a Celebrity Stylist. For the full handout and audio please email me on erin@erinstafford.com.
Get to know the malls and boutiques in your area
Malls are great because everything is there in one spot, but boutiques are the ones that will really work with you. Talk to your friends, ask people who are well dressed, and figure out where they shop.
Have direction
Know what you’re looking for in order to shop with precision. Stylists always know what look they are trying to achieve for a photo shoot, movie premiere, etc. They get a brief from the art director or from the celebrity’s publicist or agent.
Get to know your sales people
They will save you time, money, and make your life easier. They’ll pull sizes in advance for you, tell you when new merchandise is in, as well as let you pre-shop the sales.
Don’t be afraid to try new things
90% of what you try on won’t work on you. This doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you. No one will see you in the dressing room. Make a point to take 5 new things you wouldn’t normally try on into the dressing room with you each time you try something on. Stylists take multiple rolling racks full of clothes to celebrity’s houses to fit them for just a few outfits.
Get to know your tailor
Clothing doesn’t come off the rack fitting perfectly, you have to make them fit. Celebrity stylists get everything tailored for their clients. Sometimes they need multiple fittings. This is normal. I look forward to sharing more information with you and helping you look and feel fabulous!