I needed Q the Stylist for professional reasons. I’m a consultant with my own business and in the last few years I started to get bigger clients—many of them fashion brands or based in New York City.
People used to describe me as quirky. Let’s just say my clothes had a lot going on. I’m also a small person—5’4” and 126 pounds—and the outfits I chose would overwhelm me. I worried my style wouldn’t help me in work situations. At first I was embarrassed at the thought of hiring someone to help me pick clothes but then I decided it’s like hiring an accountant to do your taxes. My life is complicated enough. Why not let an expert make it easier?
The process Katie has you go through is not intimidating. She never tries to force her style on you. She’s very intuitive and brings out the best of who you are. I also love her unique ability to find wardrobe staples I didn’t even know I needed. When you first put them on you think ‘when will I wear this?’ and then you never want to take the piece of clothing off. Now my clothes are proportional and people compliment me on how polished I always look. She makes you look crisper, sharper and cleaner. And she can do that within your budget!
I no longer have any fear about having the wrong clothes for a situation. And nothing in my wardrobe makes me unhappy. I’m even a much smarter shopper now but I still turn to Katie often, especially when it comes to big investments in my wardrobe. I actually save money going to her. So it’s a much more valuable use of my time.