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Shopping Guides Are Coming!

9/26/2016

Over the years, so many of you have asked for shopping guides for each of the 63 Style Identities.
I have been working on them for a long time.
Finally, I am ready to offer them to you.

Each of these multi-page guide tells you which specific items you should look for when you shop.

It includes sections for wardrobe essentials such as tops, pants, skirts, dresses, sweaters, and shoes.

It also includes sections for special items such as hats, bags, jewelry, and swimwear.

In addition, I describe what you should look for in fit, fabrics, waist treatment, prints, shapes, and use of color.

It's comprehensive!

I will be sending these out beginning November 1st.
I'm offering them for $24.99.
But if you pre-order today, you'll get yours for $19.99.

16 Comments

9/28/2016 02:57:27 pm

I liked it more when it was for 15$ :)

Beth

10/15/2016 04:23:13 pm

Shopping Guides! What a fantastic idea! However, I am still so very confused as to which one of the 63 types I fit into and I don't want to spend my money and purchase one or more I do not really need. And, please forgive me, but, I think maybe you should possibly keep the price at $19.99, at least through the Christmas holidays and then, maybe, raise them for those who don't read your website so much. Thank you very much.

Anon

9/28/2016 03:26:48 pm

This looks great!
I'm having my style analysis done by you this week, can I ask how long they are on sale for please, as I would like to order one once I have my results in!
Also, can you tell me how comprehensive these are? I really want something that will help me build up a complete capsule wardrobe. I have lost all faith in my ability to tell what even suits me anymore and would like to get a core wardrobe to wear while I read more and try and get a feel for myself of my style type- do you think this will help me do that?
Sorry for all the questions and thank you in advance.

9/28/2016 04:34:37 pm

Rachel, I have a question because I can't wait to order and have one, but I don't know how to distinguish Ethereal-Dramatic-Natural and Dramatic-Natural-Gamine? I was sure I’m EDN, but the waist issue is not EDN for me. Is it posssible to be EDN with a waist shown (but not cinched)?

Rachel

10/3/2016 12:16:57 pm

Sure, that's possible. Dramatic & Natural shouldn't emphasize or even particularly reveal the waste, but Ethereal is flattered by a trim (but not cinched) waist.

Rachel

10/3/2016 12:14:38 pm

Hi! Right now the documents are running 8-10 pp. long. The guide has a paragraph or two each for silhouette and lines, fabrics, prints, color use, shapes, details, waist treatment, use of separates, and overall look. Then, for each garment category (e.g., Skirts), there is a bulleted list of all of the types of that item you should look for when you shop. I think it's pretty comprehensive!

Judit

10/2/2016 03:19:35 pm

Hi! I'm Judit from Hungary. Congratulations, your blog is really super!!! The shopping guide is an e-mail or you post it? I want to order one, please tell me how can I get one.

Rachel

10/3/2016 12:18:00 pm

Hi! It's an electronic document, and it's available November 1, but you can pre-order it now for a discount. Just click on the hyperlink in the text above.

Beth

10/29/2016 08:09:22 pm

I'm curious--do you think people's style identities can change based on context maybe? I definitely scored as NCI, but I feel like professionally I must have some Dramatic in there. Actually the Dramatic Classic was what "feels" right as a work wardrobe but could definitely stand to be softened with DNC or DCI.

Rachel

11/6/2016 11:16:21 am

I absolutely believe that we must sometimes alter our style identities a bit to fit into certain contexts. For example, if I feel I'm required to look conservative and professional, I'll add Classic to my Ethereal Natural identity and create an Ethereal-Natural-Classic look. It's a way of forging a compromise between the requirements of an occasion and my desire to appear as my authentic self.

Beth

11/6/2016 03:09:10 pm

I think that I truly understand what you are saying. Although, we are one "type' many times we do get "thrust" into situations where we must adapt and add another type or even temporarily adopt another type. However, if and when we do this, we must absolutely not compromise what can be termed as "our true type." It takes effort and thought into what we will be wearing. Also, we must realize that if this is a continuous situation, it may not be right situation for us. I can bet that most of the time this will occur for us in an occupational or job situation. However, there is a book written by Emily Cho from 1986. It is called "It's You." It is slightly dated; but, it lists six different style types. What did impress me about this book was at the end, she discusses what she calls "cross-over dressing." All this means is what is you are one type, but, for whatever reason, you must adopt your style to another type. For instance, you are a Romantic, but you need to adapt your Romantic style to Classic; because you might be opening a chain of boutiques or what-not. Although, the book is dated from the 1980's, I think the concept is really "timeless" and "ageless." Thank you.

Beth

10/29/2016 08:59:58 pm

I have an opinion in reference to another person whose name is "Beth" I do respectfully accept those who, of course, disagree and of course, I would welcome Rachel's opinion; because it is respectful disagreement with others, that we learn about who we are and what's important to us. When, I want to determine anything about me; whether it is the "inner me" or the "outer me" and I feel they really must "match" each other, I look to three "periods" in my life; early childhood (who was I before school, etc), grade school (around maybe between ages 8-12) and finally, what may be termed the " college age years" age 18-23 or 24. I think, if we think, back in our lives, we will come up with memories that really signify or "cement" our true identity. These memories will be memories that tells us who we really are. Of course, the ages are really approximate. For instance, I have one memory from late high school that gives me a clue to my true identity. Thus, this is how I determine that the outer and inner must match. This, in turn, makes me realize that that the outer style must match the inner substance and that is really predetermined so matter our job, lifestyle, etc. We can make modifications, but, if they are too far off the track for us, we must reconsider either our outer style or perhaps where we have been "planted." It might not be the place where we are to "bloom." Thank you.

Tanja

10/30/2016 04:28:37 am

I highly enjoyed reading this text!

Tanja

11/3/2016 04:26:30 pm

Awesome shopping list, Rachel! Knowing about my style identity has already done so much for me, but now that I have the list, I feel like I'm never ever gonna make a wrong purchase anymore! It gives me even a lot more security (in all details!!!) on how to translate my style identity into clothes and accessoires. Thank you for this fanastic work!

Beth

11/7/2016 05:39:31 pm

I realize, that, this is not quite related to style guides; but, I have two very nagging questions about both season and style that have "bugged" me for years' well, maybe almost three! First, is your "season" related to the actual season of your birth or perhaps close to it, maybe the one you might have been intended to born, or close to it; such as you were meant to be born on Christmas, but actually arrived on Thanksgiving. Also, in relation to season, I had read earlier that if you preferred cooler temperatures, you were a winter or summer and that if you preferred warner temperatures, you were a spring or autumn. Finally, I was very curious as to how much your season determines your style type. In trying to figure out your correct style/season, you start trying to find out your season first or your style first? This has really "bugged" almost ever since I learned of the seasonal theory and style theory. I do feel like there might very well be a relationship, but, I would definitely like it clarified. Of course, there has come up another question, seasonal theory vs. personality theory. "They" say that who you are personality-wise is also reflected in your season coloring. But, I was born in the Autumn and the personality described for Autumn almost in no way fits me. Please help! I look forward to the answer as soon as you are able. I also look forward to anyone's input on this subject. Thank you so much. May everyone have a great day! .

Diana Patterson link

8/29/2024 04:27:13 am

Excited to see the new shopping guides! They’ll be a great resource for finding styles that truly flatter and inspire.

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