Work Through It!

In the past several weeks, I have had a number of clients with very specific fit issues. They were discouraged by the trouble they had finding clothing that looked good and fit their body well. And every time I work with someone that is short-waisted or not the size they would like or is 6 feet tall or whatever! I realize how much these issues factor into a person's self-confidence. We naturally focus on our flaws when we look in the mirror and our eyes zero in on the perceived problem area. So, if you are one of the many people that go into a store, look around, feel overwhelmed, try on one thing, in one size, and leave believing that you can't wear cute stuff, I am writing to you! Don't be afraid of the word tailor. Don't see extra dollar signs and don't think inconvenient. When you are buying a garment at many times, 30% to 50% off retail price, you can spend ten dollars to turn up a hem or take in a waistband. First of all, make sure you try and buy well-made pieces. Look for some percentage of a natural fiber, lining is a plus, detailing is a plus, look for big hems. You can come across decently constructed clothing even at discount stores. Try the designer names at Target and Kohls. A dry cleaner can let out or turn up a hem but for anything much more detailed I would recommend a tailor. Everyone needs business now so call some different places and price compare. I've got a name I can give you also. A tailor is going to be your best bet for dealing with clothes that just don't seem to work for you. Another bit of advice is shop within your size range and go up in size if needed. There is hardly a true 8 or 10 anymore. Sizes within brands and stores fluctuate greatly. I even tell my clients if something is a just a tad small or big, try on one more of the exact same size. Sometimes you will get that small bit of change to make the fit just right. If you are 5'4 and under you are technically petite but that doesn't mean some sizes in the regular department won't work also. Finding the right fit can take time and effort. Shoes can be a problem area also. Some of my clients don't wear heels or have to have a slingback for instance. The perfect shoe may have a heel that is too high for comfort. A cobbler (shoe doctor) can work wonders. They can stretch shoes and cut down heels along with fixing buckles, zippers, etc. Even shoe departments in the store can work on some fit issues. So ask before deciding the perfect shoe isn't so perfect. So the moral of this blog is, you can wear the cute stuff, your body doesn't present so much of a problem that we can't find modern, hip, fun looks that fit you well. So as always, call me and we'll work through it together!