My friend, I’m going to get right down to it: I believe that you should never pass up on a chance to invest in yourself! When you’re a very busy woman and you haven’t got all day, it’s easy to only spend time on what everyone else needs… and not yourself. It’s easy to come up with excuses as to why you can’t, but I promise that you can (and should!). Whether you’re new around here or not, you know how much I preach about the importance of investing in your image as a professional woman. So keep reading to discover 10 reasons to invest in an image consultant now!
It’s been my joy, passion, and honor to work with powerful women with all kinds of different work and life circumstances. But no two women are built the same, which means that not everyone will have the same reasons to hire an image consultant! Your professional image is a powerful, effective tool to help you get to where you want to be. You can’t control what happens to you, but you CAN have a massive effect on how people perceive you. And that matters in the professional world – whether you’re hoping to make a great first impression or you’re working towards a change in perception. So you should always strive to have an image that reflects what you bring to the table! (And if you’re here – you already know I can help you. Let’s chat!)
10 Reasons To Invest In An Image Consultant Now
- You’ve just gotten a new job. First of all, congrats from all of us at Polished! You’ve got this! Now – are you working in the same environment or a different one? What is your office dress code? If you’ve leveled up your position, you need to level up your wardrobe, too!
- You’re seeking a promotion. Dress for the job you want, not the job you have! This applies no matter how far you’re looking to move up. Therefore, if you’re not already manifesting your shiny future by dressing like it, then you should work with someone who can teach you how to do so (that’s me!)
- You’re pivoting. Are you switching careers? Starting your own business? Simply moving to a different specialty in your field? I’ll tell you a secret… the most effective way to boost your confidence when you’re starting something new is by feeling confident in how you look. Also, a pivot doesn’t mean that you have to totally overhaul your personal style! It means that we’ll bring out what you already have that needs to be seen in this new light!
- You’re not getting the jobs (or interviews!) that you know you deserve. Trust me, my friend – I know how qualified you are! My community is filled with the most brilliant women on the planet. But it’s a harsh reality that our professional appearance matters so much, and that it can affect impressions and perceptions. There could be any number of reasons why you haven’t landed the right opportunity! But guess what? This is one of the elements you can control! So let’s grab the bull by the horns! (Click HERE to read how you might be getting in your own way!)
- You’re a mom coming back into the workforce. If this is you – welcome back! Have you taken time off for maternity leave? Maybe you decided to stay home with your babies for a few years. Or your kids are finally off to college, and you’re ready to pursue your passion! If so, your body may feel and look totally different than it did the last time you were working. I went through this myself! Hiring an image consultant will ensure you have a closet full of items you can wear from the office to daycare pickup to graduation ceremonies.
- You just went through a body transformation (weight gain OR loss). There’s nothing worse than looking at your closet and feeling like nothing in there will flatter or fit you. Unexpected weight gain can happen for a host of reasons! Or maybe something happened in your life that contributed to major weight loss, whether you chose it or not. Whatever the cause or the size, hiring an image consultant will help you learn to dress your incredible body as it currently is! (Click HERE to discover how to shop the right brands for your body type!)
- You feel overwhelmed when trying to put outfits together. Listen, my friend – it doesn’t matter whether you have a closet full of designer clothes or a wardrobe from Zara. But wherever you get your clothes from – f you don’t know how to put an outfit together, you’ll never feel confident! Hiring someone to make what you already have look good for YOU is priceless! It’s all about building sustainable practices and tools to make getting dressed the easiest part of your day. (Click HERE to get my guide to building a wardrobe for your life!)
- You do a lot of speaking engagements and TV appearances. It’s one thing to look good in the office, but it’s a whole other ballgame to look good in front of a camera and onstage! An image consultant is the key to ensuring your public image is a reflection of you, your business, and the message you want to put out into the world! If celebrities can hire experts, why can’t you?
- You desperately need to downsize or purge your closet. (Don’t we all?) Maybe you’re moving, or you just need to get rid of things you don’t wear anymore! Lucky for you, I specialize in building capsule wardrobes! (And I even have a free guide to building a work-from-home one that you can download HERE!) Sometimes you need an outside voice to tell you what you need to hear when you’re trying to make a big change.
- You have a ton of out-of-town work events coming up. The Polished woman is a go-getter and a jet setter. So she needs to have items in her wardrobe that travel well that still reflect her personal style! Remember – your professional image should always be with you wherever you go. You never know who you’re going to meet or what opportunity will arise, so you should always be dressed for it!
BONUS REASON: you need to refine your personal brand! If you have a visible digital presence – or are looking to upgrade or define yours! – then an image consultant is your secret weapon. You need someone who can hand-pick the clothes that send the message you want to send, while also staying true to your authentic personal style. Even just having an image consultant for a branding shoot is a leg up on the competition! You’ll be reaching the right audience when you look the part!
As you can see, there’s a world of reasons why you should hire an image consultant! Not ready to take that step, or unsure of whether you should contact me to set up a Style Chat just yet? Snag a free download of the Polished ID™ Playbook HERE! I’ve decided to let you in on all of my secrets – so don’t miss out! Let’s level up how you show up!
