Hack Her Style: Client #3, Chandra
As a personal stylist for women based in Seattle, I’ve spent nearly a decade working with hundreds of women to elevate their style. At Poplin, every client is different, but the structure is the same. We identify her body type, personal style key words, color palette, budget, lifestyle and values to create a strategy for her authentic personal style. Each client has a password protected webpage that gives her the tools to get dressed every day. We call that her online personal profile. Next up, we use her personal profile to guide every decision as we edit her closet. Does this piece communicate her personal style? Is it flattering for her figure? Does it communicate the level of success she’s achieved? If not, it’s out. Those questions and more are integral to the Closet Edit experience.
During the edit, I make a shopping list of items that would supplement her existing wardrobe and use that list to create her Uber Wishlist. An Uber Wishlist is a list of up to 40 items from a variety of retailers that work in tandem with her existing pieces to create a cohesive wardrobe that is functional for her life and helps her look and feel her best.
After ordering from her Uber Wishlist, we collaborate to ensure each piece is an essential piece to accomplish her style goals. I show her how to style it, how it should fit, when she’ll be wearing it, and more. Often, we also tailor a number of pieces both from her Uber Wishlist and from her existing wardrobe. After all, why buy something new if your existing piece can simply be tailored to do the job?
The styling process all comes together with her outfit session. This is when I create images using her new and existing pieces (including accessories) that she can view each morning on her phone, empowering her to understand what to wear in less than 5 minutes. I know. Right?!
Whether you are an existing client, a member of the Poplin community or new to Poplin, it’s both fun and helpful to see how another woman is harnessing her authentic personal style. That’s why we’re doing 7 days focused on 7 different clients. You’ll see the Uber Wishlist and Outfit photos for each. You won’t see photos of the clients. If you’d like those, check out the client stories page.
After all, we don’t do photo shoots with every client. But, this shouldn’t keep you from the opportunity to hack a client’s style. So, enjoy the next 7 days and please let me know what you think, how these are helpful to you and any exciting discoveries. From items to retailers to pairings, it’s time to hack her style.
Poplin Client, Chandra
Style: Edgy, Youthful, Put Together, Interesting with touches of 60’s Mod
Body type: Petite Short Waisted Hourglass
Career: Doctor who works with patients, does research and is often interviewed on TV or meeting with elected officials
Uber Wishlist: Chandra’s Uber Wishlist
Check out this combo of Chandra’s new and existing pieces. Everything in this photo works with everything else. Recognize something? It’s likely on her Uber Wishlist. See something you love that isn’t on the list? It must have been in her closet and made the cut during the Closet Edit.
Sample Outfits
Overview: This collection of outfits was originally created for an actual Poplin client using her new and existing pieces. After all, there’s no need to pretend you don’t already have clothes when it’s time to get something new. Ideally, these photos will help inspire you to create new outfits at home. We’re all about strategy here at Poplin. Each piece should mix and match with the majority of your wardrobe to simplify your life. Take a look at this client’s Uber Wishlist to see the items that I recommended for her to purchase and understand the approach to her authentic personal style.
Outfit Strategy: Chandra has a petite short waisted hourglass figure. This means that her shoulders and hips are aligned and her waist is clearly defined. She’s less than 5’4” and her torso is shorter than her legs proportionally. Women who are short waisted often find that tops are too long and petite women who are short waisted may actually fit in regular length pants rather than petite pants simply because their legs are so long. Our approach is to embrace her hourglass figure by showing her shape and maintaining her natural balance. I have worked with countless petite women and a common theme is wanting to avoid looking like a little girl. This is achieved by choosing pieces and prints proportional to your frame. In Chandra’s case, we are committed to a spring color chart so that each piece works with the others. Comfortable shoes are essential to any woman, but especially to those who are on their feet all day at work. Comfort does not have to translate into unattractive and Chandra’s collection of new and existing shoes prove that rule. You might also enjoy Chandra’s commitment to sustainability. We’ve opted for pieces that come from ethical and sustainable brands, when possible. We also leaned heavily into tailoring existing pieces to save money and impact on the environment.
Chandra’s Outfits
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