Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a personal stylist?
It was once thought that you have to be rich, skinny and fashionable to have a personal stylist. In reality, you just have to be a woman who wants to look the best you can.
Building a functional wardrobe with items specifically tailored to your personality, your colouring, your figure and your lifestyle can dramatically improve your image and and enhance your overall appearance.. Not only that, but it will make you feel more energised and self-confident. We make up our minds about people in a matter of seconds, so presenting the best “you” that you can, will pay dividends in every interaction.
A personal styling experience is also guaranteed to save you time and money as you’ll only buy items that suit you, that all co-ordinate and that you'll actually wear - regularly.
Why me?
I’m in my early fifties with 2 almost teenage girls. I understand the female body, the physical mid life changes and the emotional mental transitions that affect our inner confidence and self worth. Clothes have the power to change the way you look and feel - tuning into that energy will allow you to rediscover your zest for life and ability to achieve your goals. I have worked with women of all shapes and sizes over the years, with lumps and bumps in the wrong places and bits of their bodies they want to hide.
My promise is to show you how to dress for your individual shape and use colour effectively in order that you feel confident, modern and super stylish to boot!
Who are your clients?
I work with people just like you, women in midlife who have lost their identity, are weighed down by life, feel either frumpy or like mutton dressed as lamb, are struggling with what they should or could be wearing (due to changing body shape, ageing, switching lifestyle or just not having a clue!) and need to reinvent themselves and feel relevant, worthy and self confident.
How much does it cost?
The Worldwide Online Strategy costs £100 per hour and is booked in hourly slots. You choose how you wish to use the time. Please book online here.
The Re-Style & Edit costs £495 (max 4 hours) + £100 thereafter per hour plus travel time (if over 30 mins away) and petrol (charged at 45p per mile)
The Style & Shop Strategy costs £495 which includes a 1 hour pre-shop before your arrival and a further 3 hour shopping styling experience together. Any additional time required is charged at the standard rate of £100 per hour. Shopping services will incur an additional charge for parking plus travel time (if over 30 mins away) and petrol (charged at 45p per mile)
The Midlife Style Makeover - Please get in touch to discuss cost, where I can better assess your needs and therefore give you an accurate associated cost.
How long does it take?
The Midlife Style Makeover is a 28 day transformation programme but can be achieved quicker depending on your timescales. The online version is also 28 days.
The Re-Style & Edit requires you to set aside 4 clear hours but can take up to 5 hours depending on your wardrobe size and needs.
The Style & Shop Strategy requires a clear day in a shopping venue. It is 4 hours in total (1 hour pre shop by myself plus 3 hours of your time is included in the stated price) but you can add to that if you wish.
The Worldwide Online Strategy is booked in hourly slots at £100 per hour. Book here
I want to lose weight. Should I wait before booking my session?
In short, no! The women I have styled realise that they don't need to lose weight as dressing to your body shape will make you look as if you've dropped a dress size anyway. Losing weight won’t make you stylish but booking a session, discovering your style and learning how to dress to your body shape will give you the confidence and motivation to achieve your goals and perhaps kickstart a healthier lifestyle.
I'm a bit embarrassed by my body and feel nervous to book a session even though I really want help with what to wear?
I have worked with woman of all shapes and sizes over the years, with lumps and bumps in all the wrong places and bits of their body they want to hide. This is totally normal. I'm here to help diminish those bits you're not happy with and to accentuate the good things to make you look and feel comfortable and oozing in confidence.
Do I have to strip off and get naked?
There is no nudity or examining yourself in a 360 degree mirror involved. You will be in the comfort of your own home and can change in privacy. All measuring is done over clothes and used to determine proportions rather than to attain a measurement.
How much money will I need to spend on clothes?
Nothing if you don't want to (you are free to just enjoy a re-style of your current wardrobe and learn from the styling experiences) but most people have gaps in their wardrobe of at least some key basics. You can spend as much or as little as you wish on clothes and pick to shop at low, mid or top end.
When and how do I pay?
I’ll invoice you before the session and you can pay via bank transfer. Any additional time or costs will be invoiced after the styling session.
You can purchase & schedule online sessions here and buy gift cards for all style experiences here
Can I buy a styling experience as a gift for someone?
Yes! A styling experience makes the ultimate gift! You can buy gift cards here or please do get in touch for more details on this.
What regions do you cover?
I live in Cambridge, and provide my one to one styling programs and services in and around Cambridge and Peterborough, throughout Cambridgeshire and further afield including Northamptonshire, Bury St Edmunds, Leicestershire, Hertfordshire and London. The Online Strategy and the Online Midlife Style Makeover are available world wide.
What makes you different from other personal stylists?
Although, we will touch upon hair and make-up and lots of other elements of renewing your self image, you have me as an accountability partner and all-round style consultant, specialising in fashion for women in midlife. I’m concerned with getting your self confidence glowing and your passion and ambition reignited. You can be sure I will always tell you the truth about what’s standing in the way of achieving your style goals and how to get rid of it FAST so you can start getting results in record time.
What exactly is the Midlife Style Makeover and what does it include?
The Style Makeover is a step by step, fast track to style and confidence transformation program that blasts “what to wear'' angst, saves time and eliminates shopping stress. It begins with understanding your true value, your style goals and your style potential. It then dresses that newfound persona, through a series of personalised strategies and formulas.
Find out what it gets you to do here
How does the Online Style Session work?
You can choose how much time to book and what you want to do with the time; pick from a colour analysis, body shape breakthroughs, style formulas, reviewing /restyling a selection of your wardrobe or newly purchased pieces, a pin board of items to buy from, a wedding guest outfit, a holiday wardrobe or perhaps a combination of everything.
Prior to the Zoom call, you will have completed a Style Questionnaire which will allow me to assess you, your needs and what you’d like to achieve from the session.
Please get in touch to discuss the Online Midlife Makeover as the process will differ depending on your needs.
OK, I’m ready to book a style session, but I have a couple of additional questions. How can I get in touch?
Yes, if you have a couple of questions, just email me at ros@rgpersonalstyling.com or hit the button below and I’ll be delighted to discuss my style services with you. I can’t wait to see you step into your true style and would be honoured to be the one to help you.