Johannesburg - No matter how hard I try, my wardrobe always looks like a hurricane just swept through it. Like most women, I love clothing, shoes and accessories, but my limited cupboard space makes it difficult to stay organised. My strategy is to put my arm into the cupboard as far as it will go, rummage around, and wear whatever I retrieve. The situation is beyond repair – I need professional help.
Enter: Dominique Wolf, The Style Coach, who has always had a passion for fashion and aims to show people how liberating and easy it is to find their own style. Her services comprise complete wardrobe make-overs, personal shopping and styling as well as the creation of personalised look-books, and fashion and style advice.
After seeing before-and-after wardrobe pictures, I am sold. The “Wardrobe Overhaul” offering involves a full consultation where you'll be asked about your needs, lifestyle and wardrobe situation. Your wardrobe will then be reorganised, Dominique will help you determine what you need and what should be thrown out, as well as create innovative storage solutions.
Something I hadn't thought of before was to store summer clothes in old suitcases or boxes, and do a switch when the weather becomes warmer again, which frees up a lot of space. By the end of the process, your closet will be perfectly arranged so that all your items are accessible and visible.
At a loss when you go shopping? Determine your budget and have The Style Coach do the rest - shopping can be done with or without your presence.
You'll be shown how to incorporate new things into your existing wardrobe, what trends suit you, and also get a personalised look-book with different outfit options, so that you have a quick go-to guide.
When asked about her success stories, Dominique mentions that she’s worked with men and women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Her most rewarding jobs have been with clients with low self-esteem or body issues, and have given up on looking good.
She helped an elderly overweight woman with Parkinson's disease go from feeling hopeless and not giving herself any personal attention to being blown away by how confident and beautiful she felt after getting a few new well-fitting items that didn't cost a fortune.
If, like me, you’re thinking that only celebrities can afford services like this, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by Dominique’s affordable rates which start at R500. She is able to tailor-make packages according to your needs and is currently running a winter special on all her services.
* Contact: 083 448 2321 or website: www.thestylecoach.co.za.
Sunday Independent