Dear Conscious Consumer,
This is for you -- someone looking to make a change. As you’ve grown and evolved, you may have found yourself in a new career, a new relationship, and yes - wanting a new wardrobe.
You might be itching to throw out the old, quickly replace it all with new, and close the door on the old you. Don’t. Don’t let yourself get caught in the same old pattern of toss, buy, repeat. It’s easy enough to do but you’re a new you, a more mindful you.
TIME FOR A CHANGE
Let’s look at your closet. We often say yes to cheap and attractive fast fashion, disrespecting our planets not only by buying them, but also when they end up in a landfill 6 months later. We’ve all been there, but what if you could consider a more sustainable solution?
You can renovate your closet to match your values, while also being kinder to garment workers and the planet. For example, you can swap, gift, or donate clothing that no longer fits who you are. And for the truly unredeemable clothing -- did you know there are recycling centers for that?
This is what Eco-Stylist does. Their personal stylists help you take control of your closet and build a curated selection of clothes that you love and that will last for the long haul. They help you make getting dressed fun and rewarding again. When you book a Total Closet Overhaul session, you get professional guidance redefining your personal style and rebuilding your wardrobe, with sustainability factored in every step of the way.
Curious how the Total Closet Overhaul works? Let’s dive in.
GETTING STARTED
First, you book a free Kickoff Call. In this 30 minute virtual session you chat about your clothes and your style goals. Are you looking to reduce or expand your closet? Which occasions would you like to look sharper for? Do you know what you want or would you like to be guided through the process?
Once your goals have been laid out and you see the vision for how to get there, you decide if you’d like to continue. If you don’t think this is for you, no worries. If you can’t wait to dive in, let’s go!
Next you’ll get the keys to your ideal style. It comes in the form of a 90 minute virtual Closet Cleanout.
CLEAR CLOSET = CLEAR MIND
What’s a closet cleanout? Imagine updating your resume, but make it fashion!
In this video call you get assistance looking at each item in your closet and evaluating it. Does it fit you well? Is it aligned with your new style vision?
Eco-Stylist will work with you to ensure you don’t toss anything that looks great on you, while also working to keep your closet free of clutter that’s no longer you. They’ll help you decide which clothes to keep, which not to, and how to dispose of your old clothes in the most sustainable way.
INSPIRATION BOARD
Next, you can expect to receive a Style Inspiration Board in your inbox. This is like a visualization of your ideal style.
This page full of fashion inspiration is tailored to you, and that means it’s your say what happens next. Do you love it? Do you like some parts, but not others? Did it miss the mark? If the answer is anything other than “you love it”, they’ll adjust it until it’s just right, before moving to the next step.
Next - some magic happens. They will create a Personal Style Guide for you with everything you need to finish building your dream closet.
THE GUIDE
Your Personal Style Guide will serve as the keys to your renewed closet. It includes a personal letter, a shopping guide, an assessment of your closet, specific outfit suggestions, tips and tricks, sustainable closet upkeep information and resources, and more.
Your personalized shopping recommendations will of course be from Eco-Stylist certified sustainable brands. These new pieces, in tandem with the clothing you already own (or whatever survived the Closet Cleanout), will achieve your style goals.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Your Personal Style Guide and Style Inspiration Board are there for you to reference long-term. At this point you’ve started to become a master of your own personal style. Now you can go out there in the world and own it.
We’re always updating our lives, and our closets often follow suit. This year, let’s break that wasteful cycle, and update our closets in a more mindful way.
If you would like to try out the Total Closet Overhaul you can get started here. Or if you’re just looking for an hour of style advice, or to gift personal style to a loved one, you can do that too here.
All the best.
Author
Vilte Vaitkute is a personal stylist at Eco-Stylist. When she was 10, she was gifted a sewing machine, and things just sort of took off from there. Vilte spends much of her time thrifting, editing, and creating outfits for herself and for friends