I Hired a $200 Stylist and a $20 Stylist to Dress Me for a Week

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Make a vídeo "subscribers style me for a week" or something. Not to brag, but I have a feeling we'd make better choices

I’m a personal stylist based in Milan and the first thing that surprised me that none of them asked for a portrait & full size picture from you! Your seasonal tones and body type really matters… dressing someone in all black is quite basic to me, there are so many nice neutrals out there that would have been amazing on your spring characteristics 💕

I worked as a stylist and sales associate in a fashion store and im suprised that they didnt look at your body type and color complections that well. its the basic of styling someone individually and what makes the outfit work

So the $200 stylist managed two wearable outfits, my grandma's couch, a victorian schoolboy in the matrix, and a poorly dressed hunger games extra. And the $20 stylist had one wearable outfit, some usable pieces, and a hot mess. I think I should just give myself $20 for my own lackluster styling services and call it a day 💀🤣

I love how both stylists gave you one "late 90's goth chick who watched The Matrix a week ago and now tells everyone at the club about the unreliability of reality" outfit, like it's the most common aesthetic

After watching this and seeing actual stylist recommendations, I think my style definition is “I want to be able to go to the market without scaring anyone or being laughed at.”

Whenever I think my outfits are bad I just look at what the stylists came up with and have a good laugh lol

When you watch this, you can even see how fast your demeanour changes with which ones you feel confident in and the ones you don't! Your back straightens, your shoulders go back. Your entire posture just expands and it's absolutely bangin' to see that shift back and forth. The outfits you hate, you can see you hunch or lean forward and draw your shoulders in, etc. Trust your gut!

I'll be honest, I love fashion too, and you diss your fashion choices way too much. You clearly have a REALLY good sense of what's fashionable and not, based on just the comments you made trying on the outfits. They were the same thoughts I had. Again, trust yourself more!

Fashion is about confidence, there's no rules. If you THINK you look fantastic, you do. People notice confidence and posture, not patterns and colours! You got this!

As a stylist, I feel like both of them are based more on trend and on their personal tastes. The part where they missed was knowing you deeper, especially the lifestyle you're living. Laso, if there was another consultation where they show you the direction they are going, they most probably land perfectly on the brief.

As a fashion designer, I was appalled by most of these outfits. Also, for 5000, I am quite certain as an online shopper myself that I could put together 10 outfits or more for that money and get a much more stylish result that is actually minimal and suits your general aesthetic. And these two people actually are professionals... Damn. I might consider a carrier change! If you ever feel like doing a new video, free of charge, about ten looks picked by a fashion designer and subscriber, let me know! lol

Tbh, the denim jumpsuit you had on in the beginning looked the most harmonious with your features and coloring. Warmer colors look fantastic on you, plus anything with relaxed and longer lines. Not sure if you've checked into Kitchener's style essences or Kibbe body types, but I'm leaning towards either a natural or dramatic Kibbe ID for you as well as natural, dramatic, and ethereal essences. You need styles that emphasize the vertical, not cut-off pants or shorter skirts. Long and loose pants like the outfit you liked looked fantastic on you, plus the relaxed fit trenchcoat. Loved the olive color top on you, the autumnal colors look fantastic on you, whereas the black seemed a bit draining. That's why the bright pink doesn't work on you, you look better in earthy tones. :)

I personally loved the outfit with the green sweet-heart top and brown trouser. I thought it suited her body amazingly well while keeping everything covered. I think simple and flattering pieces are really effective. You don't need a ton to make them shine.

Don't want to wear the jacket? Chocolate hankerchief scarf could be cute, a nice earring. Or maybe a belt? A truly tailored and flattering outfit only needs one accessory to add interest, two or three if you want to go hard on it.

the leather coat being broken is SENDING ME OMFG

This made me feel better about my own fashion choices, if that $20 lady can charge people for her "ideas" then I am good with what I put together. 😅

I am convinced that quite a few of these "stylists" use AI programs to pick outfits for clients because a lot of these I've seen are so left field from what the client said they enjoyed or liked in anyway shape or form. Pinterest does a way better job of helping me find outfits and ideas and giving me suggestions than many of these so called professional stylists.

200 stylist.
1. The Valentino coat is stunning. The leather looks butter soft and the drape is exquisite, but I agree that a coat that costs twice one's rent ought to be inspected before shipping. I like the overall look, although I think the top doesn't look very comfortable and is a bit impractical. 6/10.

2. That green sweater is a winner. 100%. The outfit is attractive and has a some sass. It would be better with a belt. 8/10, especially for wearability. (P.S. I think the trousers from the next look might be better with the green sweater.)

3. Initially, I thought the look was well-put together, until you mentioned the brown trousers. Then, all of a sudden, the outfit looked very odd. I'm not such a big fan of the dangling bits. They seem a bit frowsy for most normal situations. The whole look? 5/10. The trousers and the boots? 9/10.

4. Outstanding! The grey looks really well on you, fwiw. I think if you get it tailored, it will be a go to. It looks comfortable, stylish, and fun. I love the way that they top is cut, especially under the arm, because it lies so smoothly! No bra-revealing gaps! 10/10. Initially, I was going to say 9/10, but how much you like it, and how much it expresses your aesthetic bumps it up to 10/10.

5. 100% agree about the color. Also think either the intricate stitching elements OR a patter on the fabric. With both, it does sort of resemble a chair cover chez Granny. Also? With that enormous bow and the way it hangs in the front, it makes it look as though you have a sizable baby bump, which would be fine, if you did have one. 2/10.

20 stylist.
1. The thing I like best about it is the jacket. I think either ripped jeans, or a crop top, but not both. Actually, I don't like the cut of the jeans at all, and I don't like where/how the tears are. The way the top ends on your belly looks a bit like it's an undersized piece that usually connects the front and back in the crotch area. I like the fabric and color, though. 3/10 (because the jacket and top with a better set of trousers could be quite cute.

2. Agree with you 100%. Ditch the jacket. The outfit is banging without it, and looks overdone with it. Without the jacket 10/10. With the jacket 5/10. (And maybe try with the boots from the outfit with the Valentino coat? The boots with this outfit are too shiny. It distracts from the drape of the dress.) And, oh my GOSH that Valentino coat done up may, in fact, be worth two month's rent, if they send you a non-broken version. WIth THAT coat? 20/10.

3. It's an "almost there, but not quite." The fabric and pattern of the skirt are fine. It just drapes strangely. So with you on the boots with no toes. I think the Valentino outfit boots, or the ones from #3 of the other stylist? I give his an E for effort, but a 3/10 for execution. Also? just like that top from #1, the front "tab" is odd-looking and draws my eyes to a pretty random place. Ok. if you insist on including the bag, we are at 1/10.

4. The colors of the top and skirt look very well on you. I like the top quite a lot. The slit on the skirt is an odd length and I think it would be difficult to manage when sitting. So, that needs some tending to. The shoes are stupid. I'm sorry. It's the only word I can find. The bag.... No. So impractical for daytime, anyway, no? Too small. Too fussy. Just the top and skirt? 8/10. And I do think that as a special piece, the top is worth the 250.

5. The neon pink.. Pretty trashy. 0/10.

The number 2 outfit, from the $200 stylist is fantastic on you! The one with the olive green sweetheart neckline, the chocolate coloured pants and wonderful cream coat! I’m a bit sad that I waited so long to watch it, because now you have sent it all back. It looks so elegant and classic on you!

Expensive stylist outfit #2 was my fav! Versatile and classy :) but some of the fits from both stylists were very weird to me

Beside from look one in the look book from the cheaper stylist (except the shoe...) , I was honestly so underwhelmed. It felt like very little consideration was actually taken into your requests which sucks since one of those people charged you $200 to style you AND had a consultation with you.