Personal Stylist, established 2013
Specialism
Process
Client Profiles
Ethics
Advisory
Contact
“I take pleasure in looking at things now, whereas before I didn't know where to start. Clients noticed this immediately. As soon as I started wearing my new outfits, they complimented me on my style”
Describe your experience working with Henry in three words.
Reassuring, exciting, absolute pleasure.
Confidence-boosting, game-changing, profound
So many positive changes. Having Henry's support and expertise means that I feel so much more confident in myself. I now feel like I'm on the same level as my clients, rather than being embarrassed or uncomfortable with how I looked before. I feel credible and powerful, but still myself.
On a practical level, it's so much easier to get dressed in the morning or pack for trips. I feel more strategic and pulled together, which has freed up a lot of headspace. I also have a newfound enjoyment for clothes and my visual identity. I take pleasure in looking at things now, whereas before I didn't know where to start. Clients noticed this immediately. As soon as I started wearing my new outfits, they complimented me on my style. This had never happened before. Even my husband loved what I was wearing.
I really liked it. I never saw it as a barrier. In fact, I saw it as a bonus because I preferred to have a male perspective. I didn’t think about it at the time, but I enjoyed that it felt more neutral than working with a woman. The energy was different—calmer—and there was no expectation that I should already know what I wanted from clothes. There was also no comparison with a female shopper.
Which part of the process did you find most interesting or enjoyable? Why was this?
Getting the clothes! I really enjoyed doing the prep work because it gave me the opportunity to focus my attention on what I wanted to achieve. It made the whole experience feel more strategic than just shopping. I was a bit nervous about the day together—whether it would be awkward or uncomfortable if I didn’t like things or felt pressured. But this didn’t happen at all. Henry is gentle but commanding, meaning that I trusted him 100% and also felt that he was going to be honest with me. I could be honest in return.”
Were there any parts of the process that you found less useful or enjoyable? If so, why?
No, I enjoyed it all.
Have you had any experiences with a personal shopper before me? (In-store, online, or independent?) What were the noticeable differences?
No. It’s something I’d considered, but until I found Henry, I wasn’t drawn to anyone else. I liked Henry’s strategic and calm approach, which was obvious from his site and the clothes he picked for other clients. He felt more ‘cool’ than some of the other shoppers I saw. Some of them seemed a bit ‘naff’ (I know, terrible word, but I think it sums it up!). I didn’t feel inclined to use a store shopper because I imagined they might be motivated by sales targets. I’d wanted to do the ‘jeans shopping thing’ in Selfridges, but I find that vibe a bit intimidating, so I didn’t. Also, I don’t like the idea of not having a personal connection—you don’t know who you’re going to get.
On a scale of 1-10 how likely are you to recommend my services to a friend or colleague?
10 out of 10.
Fig.1
Joseph printed dress, A.P.C cross body bag, Malene Birger red mid heel ankle boots & Clients own gold & tortoise earrings.
Fig.2
Veja sneakers, Malene Birger high neck empire sweater, Sandro trench with split sides, Acne Studios floral patch work skirt & Client’s own gold necklace.