INITIAL STYLE CONSULT
EXERCISES & QUESTIONS

Welcome! I’m looking forward to getting to know you, your life, and your style goals.

In order for our consult to be as productive and beneficial as possible, please submit these completed steps and form at least 24 hours before our scheduled consult.

There are absolutely no right or wrong answers--this is simply an exercise to play with, have fun, and to ground us all in the work. I encourage you to take some “me” time, reflect, be honest, and listen to your gut and heart. Responses may be as long, short, weird, wild, funny as you wish!

You'll need to be next to your clothes to complete these exercises. I suggest setting aside at least 1 hour.

To support you in getting started, I invite you to take a moment to pause. Gather your energy and pull your focus inward towards your center, towards your breath. Follow and observe your breath without judging or changing it, giving your body/mind the space and time to calm and relax.

Once settled, invite an intention to arise in your mind. An intention is a simple goal statement. For example, what is your ideal end product for our work together? You may have one or several. Invite these intentions to spontaneously arise in your body/mind without judgment.

Stay in this relaxed state for as long as you’d like. When you feel ready…begin!

Tip: Keep this window open so you don't lose anything! Or, type all your answers in Word, save the document, and then copy and paste into the form boxes. Once completed, be sure to click submit at the bottom of the form.

Here’s to deep breaths, dancing, and some fun chaos!
-Sara

STEPS & FORM

1. Take out 3-20ish items (clothes, accessories, shoes) that make you feel powerful, confident, and like your true, beautiful self every time you put them on. Lay them all next to each other, take photos and send (via text or email) under the title, Love these! (To text: 617 794 2117 / To email: sara@sarahiris.com)

2. Next, take out 3-20ish items that you really like but aren't sure how to wear. Lay them next to each other, take photos, and send under the title, Not sure about these.

3. Lastly, pull 3-20ish items you don't know why you have, never wear, don't like, no longer resonate with, etc. Lay them next to each other, take photos, and send under the title, Don't like these.

If possible, please keep these items in their sorted categories and easily accessible as we'll be using them during our consult.

Now that a lot of your clothes, accessories, and shoes are visible, please complete the form below and click submit. Have fun!

Full name

Anything you wish to share about your pronouns, gender identity, and/or gender experience

Email Address

Phone Number

Address

Birthday (To receive a special birthday message)

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Preferred mode of communication (phone, text, email)?

I use Google Meet for virtual/video consults. Does that work for you?

Yes

If Google Meet does not work for you, what is your preferred platform?

If you have a Pinterest board or Instagram account that you'd like me to see, please list it here. If your Pinterest board is private and you'd like to share it with me, I'm on Pinterest as: Sara Hiris or sara@sarahiris.com.

Website (if you have one)

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What prompted you to connect with me?

Open your closets, drawers, and anywhere you have clothes, shoes, and accessories. List here what you SEE. Be very literal and simple, listing colors, number of items, etc. It is tempting to rush through the SEE list. I encourage you to slow down and truly observe what you SEE. The more honestly and closely you observe, the more informed you'll be for completing the next steps. Plus, when we take the time to closely observe, our thinking and wondering are so much more productive and insightful. *

Next, list what you THINK about what you see. For example, I think there is a lot of black. I think I like patterns. I think I don't have many... You could take the thinking in many directions. *

Now list what you WONDER about what you see. For example, I wonder if I need...I wonder if I changed...I wonder if I knew...I wonder how...I wonder why....I wonder if I added or took away...You could take these wonderings in many directions as well. *

Now that you've closely observed and reflected on your wardrobe, list some feelings your wardrobe brings up for you. How do you feel when looking at or thinking about your clothes? *

What do you hope to walk away with after our work together? In other words, what is your intention or goal for our work together?

What are your primary roles or identities in life?

Is there a specific role/identity that you would especially like to address in terms of style and clothing?

If you feel you are going through any life transitions (career-wise, family-wise, body-wise, identity-wise, spirituality-wise, emotion-wise, life-stage-wise, etc.), and feel comfortable sharing, please describe your transition(s) and what you are working towards. (It has been my experience that most of us feel like we are in some sort of transition most of the time!)

When do you feel the most yourself, the most comfortable and confident in your skin? Where are you and what are you doing? Are you with certain people?

Please list any clothing items/outfits/accessories that make you feel powerful when you wear them:

Do you have a favorite store/website (of any type, doesn't need to be clothing) where you just love and want everything? If so, what's the name/website? If you have several, list them all!

If there are specific items you wish you had in your wardrobe, please list them and explain why you wish you had them.

What are your priorities/values/ethics when looking for and buying clothes? For example, do you prioritize how or by whom the clothing is made? The material and quality? Do you have a maximum or minimum that you are willing to pay? Anything else you prioritize/value when looking and shopping?

Most days, is getting dressed an easy and fun activity? If not, what would make it more enjoyable for you?

Please describe some of your favorite keepsakes or treasures. (These do not need to be clothing related.):

What are some of your favorite spaces or places that you like to go, for fun or for rejuvenation?

What colors or patterns do you gravitate towards? Are there colors or patterns you wish you wore more?

If you have a style muse, or someone you look to for style inspiration, that is well-known (I could find them on the web), please list their names and/or websites.

How would you describe your personal style?

What do you want your style and presence to communicate to others?

Sizes! (Remember they're just arbitrary numbers that have nothing to do with you and your self-worth!) What size or size range are you in terms of tops, bottoms, dresses and shoes? This information helps me to find items for you, if needed.

Anything else you'd like to share or ask?

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INITIAL STYLE CONSULT EXERCISES & QUESTIONS

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INITIAL STYLE CONSULT
EXERCISES & QUESTIONS