What is sustainable personal styling?
A new look which benefits you… and our planet.
Photo Credit: Rosalind Furlong
What is sustainable styling? And how does it help?
Sustainable styling gives you a different way to think about clothes. When we dress more sustainably, we protect the planet. But actually, it’s more than that.
Sustainable styling is also a new way to see yourself. I show you how to look and feel beautiful as the woman you are right now.
Can’t imagine it? Don’t worry, I’ve been there too. I understand. And besides, you’re probably too busy to think about clothes…
… which is another reason why I’m here. Sustainable styling frees up time. No matter the occasion, just grab the perfect outfit and get on with your life. There’s no need to buy new clothes. You already have pretty much everything you need.
Shall we have a quick chat? I’ll explain how it works, you can ask questions and see what you think. Just hit the big button to get in touch.
How sustainable styling works
It’s a wardrobe makeover, with sustainability right at its heart. Nothing is wasted or thrown away into landfill.
I help you create a fresh look from your existing clothes, shoes and accessories. I can also help you bridge wardrobe gaps affordably with high-end items already in circulation.
The end result is a multitude of versatile new outfits and freedom from clothes which, for whatever reason, hold you back.
I’ll give you some examples. Are any of these in your wardrobe?
Clothes which hang there, unworn, waiting for a future you.
Items you hold onto because they’re a memento of the past.
Expensive outfits, worn rarely, for special occasions.
Things you put on, then immediately take off, because they don’t look right.
Cheap throwaway items. You’ll wear them until you’re the right size.
These clothes don’t serve the woman you are now. They take up space in your wardrobe and, equally as important, in your head.
I give you back that headspace. I can recommend places for clothing alterations, and donate items to communities who need them — women’s shelters and the homeless, for example.
Those valuable items you don’t wear? I can sell them on your behalf. It’s a great way to make some cash.
Does that sound good? Hit the big button and we can have a chat.
The benefits of sustainable styling… for you, and for the planet
Let’s start with you.
You’ll love your wardrobe. Getting dressed is effortless because everything is in the right place. I’ll show you clever ways to store clothes, prolong their life and free up your living space.
You’ll accept your body as it is now. You know exactly how to dress that real-life, unique body comfortably, lovingly and gorgeously.
And then there’s the planet. I can give you loads of useful, valuable information about options like this…
Places for alterations and repairs. This is a great option for breathing new life into old clothes, or just making them fit properly.
Clothing rental for dress-up occasions. Why spend eye-watering sums of money on something you’ll rarely wear? Rent something beautiful instead.
Second hand websites and shops. For remarkably little cost, you could buy high-end designer pieces which bring your entire wardrobe together.
Clothes swap parties. Come along with your friends. Arrive with clothes you no longer wear, go home with things you love.
The best places for clothing donations. It could be women’s shelters, fabric banks, the homeless… You can make the world a better place for other people.
Wardrobe Makeover Packages - Sustainable styling in action
Your wardrobe makeover package can be online or in person at your home. Both options include an in-depth questionnaire and a 1-hour connection call.
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Restore your style — a 90-minute online wardrobe makeover
An online styling session which can be booked from anywhere in the world. It includes:
- 60-minute connection call by video.
- Your unique style mood board — Styles you’ve always wanted (if only you had a magic wand).
- The actual magic wand. How to achieve that look with clothes you already have.
- Styling tips and tricks to make life easier.
- Pinpointing your wardrobe gaps — key pieces to bring your style together.
- Advice on effective storage solutions for your wardrobe.
Payment plans are available.
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Silver — In person, at your home for one day
A great place to start if you need outfit inspiration, and a wardrobe which reflects the woman you are today. It includes:
- 60-minute connection call by video.
- Your unique style mood board — Styles you’ve always wanted (if only you had a magic wand).
- 1-day wardrobe session. I come to your home and help you achieve that look with clothes you already own.
- A list of wardrobe gaps — key pieces to bring outfits together.
- I reorganise your wardrobe to make getting dressed a breeze.
- Follow-up notes, including images of your new outfits, for when you need extra inspiration.
Payment plans are available.
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Gold — In person, at your home for one day
Ideal if you’re short of time. I fill wardrobe gaps for you, and you learn how to make money from your unloved clothes. You also get 4 weeks of aftercare for those times when you need support and advice.
- 60-minute connection call by video.
- Your unique style mood board — Styles you’ve always wanted (if only you had a magic wand).
- 1-day wardrobe session. I come to your home and help you achieve that look with clothes you already own.
- A list of wardrobe gaps — key pieces to bring outfits together.
- I source missing wardrobe items for you sustainably.
- I reorganise your wardrobe to make getting dressed a breeze.
- A look book — photos, outfit ideas, tips & tricks, confidence-building tools.
- FREE course on how to resell your clothes.
- Stylist in your pocket — 4 weeks of personal support and advice on the phone.
Payment plans are available.
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Platinum — In person, at your home
Put your feet up and enjoy the confidence ride. I take care of everything for you.
- 60-minute connection call by video.
- Your unique style mood board — Styles you’ve always wanted (if only you had a magic wand).
- 1-day wardrobe session. I come to your home and help you achieve that look with clothes you already own.
- A list of wardrobe gaps — key pieces to bring outfits together.
- I source missing wardrobe items for you sustainably.
- I resell unloved clothes on your behalf.
- I take away unwanted clothing and donate it to women’s shelters & the homeless.
- I reorganise your wardrobe to make getting dressed a breeze.
- A look book — photos, outfit ideas, tips & tricks, confidence-building tools.
- Stylist in your pocket — 8 weeks of personal support and advice on the phone.
Payment plans are available.
Who am I?
Some information about me
Photo Credit: Rosalind Furlong
My name is Sophia Lorimer and back in the day, I was the living definition of a fashionista. I bought all the stuff, all the time.
Then I had my daughter and everything changed. My body was different, I was different. I no longer knew who I was, or how to dress this new body.
I knew there must be other women who felt like me. A new baby, divorce, the menopause, bereavement… These things can derail us.
I became a personal stylist for three main reasons:
I want to help women accept and love themselves as they are.
When you dress for your unique body shape, you look and feel amazing.
The fashion industry is damaging our planet — and it’s messing with our self-esteem. We can do something about that.
Shall we have a quick conversation? I can explain how it works, you can ask questions and see what you think. Hit the big button to get in touch.
FAQs
You’ll probably have questions, so I’ve answered some of them here.
If yours isn’t here, don’t worry. Just get in touch and I’ll provide an answer.
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It doesn’t matter at all. In fact, please resist the temptation to tidy your wardrobe beforehand because I want to see how you use it right now.
Piles of shoes under the bed, old clothes hidden away in boxes or all over the `floordrobe’. I don’t judge. I’m here to empower you.
Anything which doesn’t serve you, I can help you find sustainable ways to free yourself from it.
My wardrobe makeover isn’t just a restyle for you. It’s also a new system for your wardrobe. Everything will be at your fingertips, within easy reach. You’ll see exactly what you have, and you’ll know how to wear it beautifully.
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Depending on which wardrobe makeover package you choose, I can advise you about where to donate unwanted clothes — or I can donate them for you.
I make sure they go to communities who will benefit from them, for example, the homeless or to women rebuilding their lives in women’s’ shelters.
I can also advise you on where to sell clothes or, depending on the package, sell them on your behalf.
To find out which wardrobe makeover package you’d prefer, see sustainable styling in action.
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No, because you already own almost everything you need to feel and look amazing.
You may have wardrobe gaps — key pieces which bring outfits together — but you won’t have to shop for new clothes. I can show you how to source high-quality items sustainably and remarkably affordably.
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I’m based in West Sussex. As a rough guide, anywhere within a 2-hour radius is fine although I’ll need to charge for travel time.
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A wardrobe makeover works just as well online.
I offer an online wardrobe makeover called Restore Your Style. It’s a great way to transform the way you feel about yourself, in the time it takes to cook a casserole.
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In person, it takes one day and I’ll come to your home.
Online, the wardrobe makeover takes 90 minutes.
Would you like some more details? Find out how it works.
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Absolutely NOT. It’s my job as a personal stylist to help you accept and love yourself as you are now. As women, we spend too much time beating ourselves up because we don’t conform to the fashion industry ideal.
When we hold onto clothes which don’t fit, waiting until we’re the perfect size to wear them, it damages our confidence and self-esteem.
Think of it this way:
Would you buy a new dress that was too small for you? Because next year you’re going to be a size 10 or whatever? You probably wouldn’t.
Wouldn’t it be kinder, and more loving, if you had a wardrobe full of clothes which fit you right now?
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As a personal stylist, I focus on sustainability.
The fashion industry, particularly fast fashion, is damaging our planet and exploiting the people who live here. It’s responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions — more than international flights and maritime shipping combined.
It’s easy to feel powerless. So, rather than waiting for politicians to act, I’m doing something about it.
My wardrobe makeover helps you feel better about yourself and it’s better for the planet. By reusing what’s already in circulation, there’s less overconsumption and waste. You start dressing more mindfully.
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It’s my job to put the power into your hands. I’ll never issue rules about which colours to wear, and which ones to avoid.
If you love a particular colour, and it brings you joy, then go ahead and wear it with confidence.
It’s all about how clothes make you feel.