If you’re struggling to find clothes that suit you because your weight or your shape has changed – try and get hold of the “Trinny & Susannah programme; Undress The Nation”, (see the article “Discover Your Body Shape..” for more information) or have private consultations with an Image Consultant. You’ll save because you’re buying fewer items that all work well together. No more clothes that you never wear because; the colour doesn’t suit you, the fabric is wrong, the style doesn’t flatter your shape, or it only matches one other item in your wardrobe. It really is a good investment.

Catherine Bowen of Dress-Sense in Cape Town offers;
1. Personal Image Consultations
“If you are looking for practical help with co-ordinating your style, this is an ideal service. The consultation includes an evaluation of the clothing needs your lifestyle dictates, a shape assessment to gauge which cuts of clothing will suit you best and personalised recommendations on what to wear, how to wear it, and why. This service is also recommended for brides looking for assistance with their wedding day look, and that of their bridesmaids”
2. Wardrobe Consultations
“The wardrobe consultation assists clients frustrated with their style who are looking for a fresh, objective perspective on their existing wardrobe. During the consultation, each item in the wardrobe is reviewed. Unflattering or dated items are eliminated, alterations are arranged for pieces which need updating or better fit and gaps in your wardrobe are isolated. In addition, clients are offered practical advice on how to organise wardrobe space to maximise its functionality.”
3. Shopping Consultations
“This form of consultation best suits clients looking for:
- help in co-ordinating a look for a special occasion
- a wardrobe update at the change of season
- shopping assistance, whether to save time or to rework your look by adding carefully selected key items
Clients either provide a shopping list, or use Dress Sense to help compile a list of essential items which need to be sourced. Additionally, Dress Sense offers assisted shopping. This service allows you to shop with fashion expert Catherine, who understands your look and can help you make the clothing and styling choices needed to revitalise your image”