Less in More: Making the Most of Your Wardrobe Space & … · 2019-10-25 · - Choose what you like...

Presented by: Stilista|SeminarsStilista|Boston: www.stilistaboston.comStyle Educator: Maria Vasilevsky

Less in More: Making the Most of Your Wardrobe Space & Favorite Items

“You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it”- Edith Head

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up consulting, luxury shopping excursions> Corporate Services: dress code / image training,

style seminars, corporate image consultingPlan for Today:

Wardrobe Management & Making the Most of Small Closet Spaces Making the most of your go-to garments Business Wear tips, Utilizing Got-to’s & Trendy vs. Classic pieces Q&A

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Taking care of…The Whole You> Looking and feeling great go hand-in-hand!

> You take care of your health, your home and your career – why not make sure that you are managing your wardrobe to always have clothing / accessory / footwear

options that make you feel AMAZING?

> Busier times = feeling scattered about what to wear *Sunday night outfit planning * Getting dry-cleaning / simple repairs done right

away *Planning for the changing season * Assessing what your wardrobe has / lacks *Making a shopping list / setting a shopping budget * Making an appointment with yourself to shop for a few hours * Taking time to return items that are not ideal

* Bra fittings (yearly) * Eyeglass selection (yearly) * Shopping for accessories that represent your style * Getting hair cut / color & * Whatever else is part of YOUR personal style repertoire!


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Simple & Inexpensive Wardrobe Accessories can make a big difference! *DEMO*•Rolling Rack (collapsible)•Hanger options – skinny & collapsible, scarf hanger•See-through shoe boxes•Cedar planks •Garment bags – protect delicate items / prevent wrinkling when traveling•Drawer separators•Hooks on wall or door for necklaces / beltsWhere to buy: Amazon.com, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Home Goods, Target, IKEA

Common Go-To Garments for Business Wear



Tailored sheath dress, dark, neutral color

a. Top with cardigan, partially unbuttoned (BC)

b. Top with short tailored jacket and statement necklace (BF)

c. Layer a button-down collared shirt UNDER a sleeveless sheath (BC)

d. Layer a longer, boyfriend-style cardigan and cinch at the waist with a skinny belt (BC)

e. Wear with a fitted denim jacket and gauzy scarf on a more casual day (BC)

f. Top with long tailored jacket and mid-length necklace or scarf (BF)

BC – Business CasualBF – Business Formal

Go-to Garment: Sheath Dress



Look a. - Add:

Look b. - Add:

Look d. - Add: Look e. - Add:




Black / dark gray dress pants, boot cut or straight lega. Wear with a tunic-style blouse (BC)b. Pair with a button-down white shirt tucked in and statement necklace

(BC), add tailored short jacket or vest to be Business Formalc. Wear with a tailored jacket in a lighter color and a silk tee (BF)d. Wear with a silk tee and cardigan, belted at the waist (BC)e. Wear with a silk V-neck blouse and tailored vest (BC – BF)f. Top with crew-neck cashmere sweater and long necklace (BC)

Go-to Garment: Black Tailored Pants



Look a. - Add: Look b. - Add:

Look d. - Add:

Look e. - Add:

Look c. - Add:




Classic white button-down shirt, long sleevea. Tuck it into a tailored skirt with a

thin belt and a lariat necklace (BC), add short tailored jacket to be Business Formal

b. Wear it under a long sweater vest and skinny black pants (BC)

c. Pair with a dark-blue indigo wash jean on a casual day, and add a scarf / shawl over it (BC)

d. Wear under a v or scoop neck sweater, with the collar peeking out and black pants (BC)

Go-to Garment: White Button-Down Shirt




Look d. - Add: Look c. - Add:




Knee-length Tailored Skirt, Pencil or A-Linea. Pair with a cardigan sweater /

shell set and patterned pumps (BC)

b. Tuck a silk, patterned blouse into it and top with a fitted blazer (BF)

c. Wear with opaque tights, boots and a turtleneck sweater (BC)

d. For pencil skirts, choose a peplum top in a contrasting neutral color, add statement earrings (BC)

Go-to Garment: Knee-Length Skirt




Look d. - Add: Look c. - Add:




Fitted black jacket that nips at the waist and hits at the top of the hip bonea. Pair with [almost] any dress pants, dress or skirt

(exceptions include garments in dark colors like brown or very deep navy) (BC or BF)

b. Wear over your outfit as outerwear in the warmer months (BC or BF)

c. Add a bright-colored, thin belt over the jacket, at your natural waist (BC or BF)

Stylish Professional Looks: Business Casual



Business Casual Rules:- when in doubt, go more formal - don’t be afraid of color and prints - your outfit should have 1-2 tailored pieces

Stylish Professional Looks: Business Casual



Notice: Layering, mixing neutrals or complimentary colors, belting at the waist, neat hair styles

Have a Suit? – Build 3 Outfits!



Look 1- Use skirt from suit and add:

Look 2 – Use jacket from suit and add:

Look 3 - Use jacket from suit and add:

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Classic vs. Trendy



- Choose what you like and what flatters your body, not what’s trendy- Most business wear is classic- Look for ways to incorporate trends you likein the details of your look: accessories, hosiery, hair styleMost Likely to Look Dated:

* Jeans* Leather pieces * Very specific / off the cuff silhouettes (e.g. harem pants)

Items that Never Go Out of Style: * Trench coats * Silk scarves* Button-down shirts / silk blouses * Structured leather bags* Straight-leg pants * Single-breasted wool coats* Pencil and A-line skirts

Seasonal Rules – True of False?



Fashion today has LESS rules than before, and is more customized to each person’s lifestyle & preferences!True or False?

1.It is not appropriate to wear white after Labor Day.

2.Heavier wool pieces should be packed away for the Spring / Summer months.

3.Lightweight skirts and dresses will look inappropriate with tights and boots.

4.Peep-toe pumps can be worn in Fall / Winter with heavier weight pants.

Stilista’s Tried-and-True Shopping Guide



Store suggestions:

If you like… Try

Ann Taylor (M) White House | Black Market (M), BCBG (M – U)

Banana Republic (M) Club Monaco (M- U), Zara (B –M)

J Crew (M) French Connection (M – U)

Lord&Taylor (M – U) Nordstrom / Nordstrom Rack (M – U / B)

Ann Taylor Loft (M) Anthropologie (M – U)

Pricing guide: U = Upscale, M = Moderate, B = Bargain




Store-specific deals and specials

Store DealBanana Republic (M) Frequent 30 - 40% off sales, free alterations

for card membersJ Crew (M) Periodically offer 25% off all inventory (30%

off for J Crew cardholders) or all full –price items, 40% off sale items at season’s end

Lord&Taylor (M – U) 20 – 25% off coupons mailed to those on their list, lots of other deals

Saks (U) Friends and Family sales – 20 – 25% off most items, double or triple Saks points

Zara & Anthropologie (B-M & M – U) Very generous end of season sales

• Sign up to receive mailings / email alerts from your favorite stores• Keep in mind that end of season for retail is usually 1.5 months fromthe actual end of the season




Store Shopping AdvantageNordstrom / Nordstrom Rack / Kohl’s Amazingly easy returns, no time limit, store

credit if no receipt, return for any reasonJ Crew Order tall, petite or unavailable sizes to ship

to your home while you are in the store and they ship free

Saks Your favorite Saks associate can help you shop the entire store, regardless of in which department he / she is based

GAP / Banana Republic If the item you bought goes on sale within 2 weeks of purchase, you can come in with your receipt and get a price adjustment

Did you know?

Questions?(Or, let’s chat one-on-one after the session)



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