Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the wardrobe consultation take place?
Most often, the wardrobe consultation will take place in the home of the client since it was quite easy to follow-up on this meeting with the closet edit. Any client who wants to eliminate or wait on the closet edit will have a consultation on the phone.
Most often, the wardrobe consultation will take place in the home of the client since it was quite easy to follow-up on this meeting with the closet edit. Any client who wants to eliminate or wait on the closet edit will have a consultation on the phone.
How long is the Closet Edit? Will I be trying any outfits on?
The closet edit can take up to 2 – 4 hours. However, I did have one edit that only lasted one hour and I have had ones that lasted over 8 hours. The length of time depends on how many items you want to try on. Of course, you will probably try on most of the items you select.
The closet edit can take up to 2 – 4 hours. However, I did have one edit that only lasted one hour and I have had ones that lasted over 8 hours. The length of time depends on how many items you want to try on. Of course, you will probably try on most of the items you select.
Can you shop for me so I don’t have to go into the stores?
I can do the shopping for you, but I do prefer that we go to a store together at least one time. This way, I will have a good idea of your size, preferences, and your taste in clothes. When I am comfortable with this important information, we will be able to shop in a store together, or I can shop for you online. If you prefer for me to handle the purchases and returns, I will need to do that with a credit card. I will then send you an invoice for the payment. I must tell you that most clients do not choose this type of service since receiving credit for returns can take time and result in additional expense. However, I will leave that decision up to you.
I can do the shopping for you, but I do prefer that we go to a store together at least one time. This way, I will have a good idea of your size, preferences, and your taste in clothes. When I am comfortable with this important information, we will be able to shop in a store together, or I can shop for you online. If you prefer for me to handle the purchases and returns, I will need to do that with a credit card. I will then send you an invoice for the payment. I must tell you that most clients do not choose this type of service since receiving credit for returns can take time and result in additional expense. However, I will leave that decision up to you.
Where do you like to take clients shopping?
When I am working in San Francisco, I usually go to the West Field Mall. If a client prefers a specific store, I will, of course, honor that request. The stores that I like to shop at are Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, J.Crew, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Hugo Boss, GAP, Tory Burch, Scotch and Soda, Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and a few others. Of course, when it is necessary, I visit other stores depending on what the needs of my clients are for that occasion.
When I am working in San Francisco, I usually go to the West Field Mall. If a client prefers a specific store, I will, of course, honor that request. The stores that I like to shop at are Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, J.Crew, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Hugo Boss, GAP, Tory Burch, Scotch and Soda, Tommy Hilfiger, Zara and a few others. Of course, when it is necessary, I visit other stores depending on what the needs of my clients are for that occasion.
I want an enjoyable experience with high-end beautiful clothing. Do you do that?
I can assure you that my service is focused on my clients. If you prefer boutiques over malls and stunning garments, I will provide you that experience.
I can assure you that my service is focused on my clients. If you prefer boutiques over malls and stunning garments, I will provide you that experience.
What are your rates and how do I pay?
My initial phone consultation is free. We can discuss the look you want and the fashion goals you are trying to achieve.
After the free phone consultation, I charge by the hour with a minimum of two hours. I ask you to pre-pay for the first two hours. Following that, you will pay me after each two-hour session that you attend. I accept cash, check, Venmo and credit cards. If you have any questions about my rate or payments, please feel free to email me at nadia@nadiadadkhah.com or use this form for any additional information.
My initial phone consultation is free. We can discuss the look you want and the fashion goals you are trying to achieve.
After the free phone consultation, I charge by the hour with a minimum of two hours. I ask you to pre-pay for the first two hours. Following that, you will pay me after each two-hour session that you attend. I accept cash, check, Venmo and credit cards. If you have any questions about my rate or payments, please feel free to email me at nadia@nadiadadkhah.com or use this form for any additional information.
What budget should I have on the clothing and accessories? How much money should I expect to spend?
That depends entirely on the purpose of that particular shopping job. If a client wants to change their entire wardrobe, the average cost would be between $2,500 – $5,000. That is, of course, an estimate. I also try to find pricey items on sale. When shopping for my more affluent clients, with more refined taste in clothes, they should expect to pay more and should have an increased budget. From my experience, I have found that when shopping for one specific item or a particular item, the expense could be less than $2,500. I always try to keep on budget while still honoring the needs of my clients.
That depends entirely on the purpose of that particular shopping job. If a client wants to change their entire wardrobe, the average cost would be between $2,500 – $5,000. That is, of course, an estimate. I also try to find pricey items on sale. When shopping for my more affluent clients, with more refined taste in clothes, they should expect to pay more and should have an increased budget. From my experience, I have found that when shopping for one specific item or a particular item, the expense could be less than $2,500. I always try to keep on budget while still honoring the needs of my clients.
When we go shopping together, do you make any commissions on the purchases I make at the stores you take me to?
I do not earn a commission on your purchases. When we go shopping, I work for you, not for the stores we go too, nor am I an employee of any mall where we go shopping. Any sales assistant that works with us in a store works on commission. The only connection I have to every shopping experience is my clients. I choose items that I feel will be best for you. I should say that I do earn a commission on any online purchases I recommend to other customers.
I do not earn a commission on your purchases. When we go shopping, I work for you, not for the stores we go too, nor am I an employee of any mall where we go shopping. Any sales assistant that works with us in a store works on commission. The only connection I have to every shopping experience is my clients. I choose items that I feel will be best for you. I should say that I do earn a commission on any online purchases I recommend to other customers.
How long will it take to shop together and how many different stores will we visit?
I prefer to schedule 2 to 3 hours sessions as opposed to longer sessions. This allows us to have a more thorough and enjoyable experience. Clients seem to last about two hours during these sessions and then get tired. We generally look over one to three stores in several hours. Everyone is then ready to take a break.
I prefer to schedule 2 to 3 hours sessions as opposed to longer sessions. This allows us to have a more thorough and enjoyable experience. Clients seem to last about two hours during these sessions and then get tired. We generally look over one to three stores in several hours. Everyone is then ready to take a break.
I feel like I already know what I want, and I’m looking for someone to get my shopping done for me. Is that something you do?
Definitely! After we have several appointments, I will then have a clearer understanding of your style. We can then design a schedule for our shopping excursions or if you prefer, you can contact me when you need a particular item. I do need at least a few days to complete your order as well as a month to do any in-store shopping for you.
Definitely! After we have several appointments, I will then have a clearer understanding of your style. We can then design a schedule for our shopping excursions or if you prefer, you can contact me when you need a particular item. I do need at least a few days to complete your order as well as a month to do any in-store shopping for you.
How far do you travel?
I will travel as far as it is necessary. I have a small travel fee, which is required for distances of over thirty miles outside of the San Francisco area.
I will travel as far as it is necessary. I have a small travel fee, which is required for distances of over thirty miles outside of the San Francisco area.
I feel my body type is really unique. Do you think you can still help me?
I am very skilled and enjoy working with clients of all body types, plus size to extremely petite. I should mention that it does take additional time to work with someone who has a unique body type. It requires that we engage in a great deal of shopping online as well as returns if the garment does not fit the unique figure. At times, we must visit many stores as well as work with several tailors and seamstresses if alterations are necessary. I do charge an hourly rate, which should be kept in mind when considering your budget. I encourage you to email me with any questions or concerns about your needs or your personal body type. I will be happy to provide any further information that is needed.
I am very skilled and enjoy working with clients of all body types, plus size to extremely petite. I should mention that it does take additional time to work with someone who has a unique body type. It requires that we engage in a great deal of shopping online as well as returns if the garment does not fit the unique figure. At times, we must visit many stores as well as work with several tailors and seamstresses if alterations are necessary. I do charge an hourly rate, which should be kept in mind when considering your budget. I encourage you to email me with any questions or concerns about your needs or your personal body type. I will be happy to provide any further information that is needed.
Do you do any shopping online?
I often shop online! In fact, most of the shopping for my clients requires online shopping since many stores do not have precisely what a client needs. I do charge the same rate whether I am shopping in a store or online. My online shopping does include a visit to several online stores to make sure we are getting the best deal and price. When I shop online, when possible, I use the free shipping and return option to ensure that we do not waste any money. When the process is complete, and the final choices have been made, I send the information to my clients to complete their purchases. When the items arrive, we decide on where will have the final viewing. If we have not completed our in-store meeting, the garments must be tried on at the store.
If I have done the shopping online, it may be because the stores did not satisfy the preferences of my client. I often feel that online shopping best suits the needs of my client. Another option is to sit at the home of the client and navigate the stores online. This is referred to as the Outfit Creation Session.
At times, clients who are regular customers, opt for me to shop for them online without any consultation from them. I know what they like and can easily send them the links to the items I have purchased. More often than not, they order the items, and when they arrive, decide if they like them.
I often shop online! In fact, most of the shopping for my clients requires online shopping since many stores do not have precisely what a client needs. I do charge the same rate whether I am shopping in a store or online. My online shopping does include a visit to several online stores to make sure we are getting the best deal and price. When I shop online, when possible, I use the free shipping and return option to ensure that we do not waste any money. When the process is complete, and the final choices have been made, I send the information to my clients to complete their purchases. When the items arrive, we decide on where will have the final viewing. If we have not completed our in-store meeting, the garments must be tried on at the store.
If I have done the shopping online, it may be because the stores did not satisfy the preferences of my client. I often feel that online shopping best suits the needs of my client. Another option is to sit at the home of the client and navigate the stores online. This is referred to as the Outfit Creation Session.
At times, clients who are regular customers, opt for me to shop for them online without any consultation from them. I know what they like and can easily send them the links to the items I have purchased. More often than not, they order the items, and when they arrive, decide if they like them.
How many times will we go shopping together?
Most clients need at least two sessions; one in the store and then some online shopping. Following that, most clients book another shopping session in about six months later. When they are set with their summer and winter wardrobe, most clients connect with me once a year to update their wardrobe, for special events needs, and if their personal preferences might have changed.
Most clients need at least two sessions; one in the store and then some online shopping. Following that, most clients book another shopping session in about six months later. When they are set with their summer and winter wardrobe, most clients connect with me once a year to update their wardrobe, for special events needs, and if their personal preferences might have changed.
My preferred places to shop are stores like Marshalls and Nordstrom Rack. Do you take your clients shopping at discount stores?
My experience has taught me that overcrowded discount stores do not work well with the personal styling process. When I review the customer service departments, the sizes of the dressing rooms, and the garments, I find it an inefficient and frustrating experience. The fact that you may save some money on your purchases is a plus, but my fee would increase due to the excessive amount of time it would take to find items you like.
My experience has taught me that overcrowded discount stores do not work well with the personal styling process. When I review the customer service departments, the sizes of the dressing rooms, and the garments, I find it an inefficient and frustrating experience. The fact that you may save some money on your purchases is a plus, but my fee would increase due to the excessive amount of time it would take to find items you like.