clients
Read what Stilista clients have to say about their personal style experience!
Stilista's clients come from a variety of industries, backgrounds, and lifestyles. Our team has styled doctors, business owners, students, bankers, artists, parents and executives to name a few. There are many situations, personal and public, where appearance matters a great deal. At Stilista, we are always ready to help you with your style needs!
I just wanted to say thank you so much to Maria! I had such a wonderful experience. I decided to go with the revamp package since I had lost a little bit of weight. Maria came over, interviewed me, asked me numerous questions about my lifestyle and then proceeded to have me try on a lot of my current wardrobe. Following this meeting, we met up at the mall to start shopping. She gave me many pointers about what to wear including lengths, sizes and colors. She also encouraged me to try items that I would not have done on my own. I gave her honest feedback about my experience, what I appreciated and other help that I was looking for. Maria went out of her way to listen to what I had to say and make sure that she was fulfilling my requests. I really appreciated her attitude and had a great time. The best part... compliments on my outfits! Thanks Maria!!
Denise F.
Marisa helped me to transform my ill fitting, uninspired wardrobe into a collection of beautiful pieces that I can use to create a multitude of classic outfits for work and play. More importantly though, she helped me to create a personal sense of style and taught me how to dress. I feel confident that with the skills she taught me, I will be a much savvier and more educated consumer.
Lorna D. Beverly MA
I worked with Jessica to re-build my wardrobe. I am not a shopper - I view clothes shopping as a chore. Jessica has a very well developed sense of style. She is a good teacher - when we reviewed my wardrobe, she taught me what cuts are flattering to my shape and what cuts are not. We had an EXTREMELY productive shopping session. I love everything that she helped me select. Getting dressed in the morning or to go out with friends is very easy now because everything in my closet fits well and is stylish. Jessica was particularly helpful with Jeans. I love wearing jeans, but often can't find a pair that fits. With her help, I now have several new pairs that are quite comfortable and flattering. Hiring Jessica turned out to be a savings - no more expensive fashion mistakes. I will definitely hire her again in the future.
Maggie W.
I just wanted to say that I could not be happier with my experiences with Stilista. On both of my shopping trips I ended up with everything I needed, at reasonable prices. Even better, a lot of my favorite items were things I would not have selected for myself, which was very eye-opening as to what looks good on me now (as a 44 year old mother of twins). Maria is extremely well organized, very professional and able to translate my needs into a succinct shopping plan. I could not be happier and plan to use her services again. Thank you!
Lisa W.
Hi Jessica! I just wanted to give you a belated THANK YOU for our last shopping trip! Ann Taylor is a great store for me...and...I got the job!!! My last day in my current job is May 14th and I have a week off before starting as AVP- Human Resources at a non-profit here in Boston. I am very excited and could not have done it without your help! So thank you so much!!! All my Best and until the next shopping spree!
Lila M.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Marisa for my Wardrobe Re-Vamp. Marisa went through my entire wardrobe and helped me to figure out how to wear the clothes that I already owned in ways that were different from how I was wearing them previously. As a result, Marisa’s wardrobe analysis gave me many new outfits that I didn’t even know I had! Marisa’s detailed analysis then allowed her to guide me in filling in the ‘gaps’ in my wardrobe when we went shopping. During our shopping excursions, Marisa’s guidance helped me to look at clothes and accessories differently than I had before. Instead of going back to my comfort zone, and buying the same types of clothes over and over again, I’ve now developed a whole new sense of style. Shopping is now fun again thanks to Marisa!
Marjie H.
Lindsay, Thank you very much for your help!! You were great...everything was perfect. The trousers are just what I have been looking for. The best for me was actually finding shirts that fit me. I will absolutely recommend you to others. You are doing a great thing. Keep helping clueless people like me. You have good shopping Karma
James H.
Oh wow--thank you so much! I wasn't envisioning such an elaborate shopping list [from Lindsay] with so many examples, but I really appreciate it! I really liked the stuff [she] picked out for me--it's the type of stuff I see on other women and think looks great, but never seem to see that type of stuff in the stores when I'm shopping. This is soooo helpful!
Kaley K.
I want to let you know how much I enjoyed my time with Marisa. Her advice and sense of style was exactly what I needed to jump start my transformation. I was looking for someone to teach me how to shop for styles that would last and not just the latest trends. Marisa was the right person. I appreciated how she really thought about my lifestyle and showed me how to shop for my life, not for someone else's life. This experience has given me the confidence I was looking for to go out and shop on my own. I have given your name to a few of my friends. I wouldn't be surprised if they've already contacted you. I think this service and Marisa are fabulous and hope to call on you again... soon. :)
Barbara W.
"While getting dressed for work or to go out, I would have only a few options of clothing that I really liked, and many days I would settle for wearing something that I didn't look great in, that was just passable. Even clothing that I had recently bought either didn't seem to fit right or wasn't quite appropriate. I'd rather send an email than see somebody face-to-face. Stilista style consultant Maria helped me understand how to get a proper fit, and made me a list of items every man should have in his wardrobe. In a short time, I was already feeling better about clothing. Maria's advice went way beyond vague recommendations; she had the professional approach of an expert, and a ton of practical and concrete advice. I had been weary of calling a "Style Consultant" because I didn't want to be transformed into a cowboy-boot wearing metrosexual. But all the advice was appropriate, and I feel completely comfortable. It's no exaggeration to say that I feel much more confident at work, and I've actually been going out more since using the service. I realize that dressing well is a skill like any other, a skill I'd never been taught. Simply put, hiring Stilista was the best investment I've made in a long time."
Nathan M. Butcher, Boston, MA
"I am a 26-year-old schoolteacher with a difficult figure to dress and a limited budget. A few months ago I needed to find a dress to wear to two weddings that was within my price range and that would fit my curvaceous body. I have always had difficulty finding dresses that appropriately fit both my body and style, and shopping can be very frustrating for me. I therefore decided to seek assistance from a Stilista style consultant. My personal stylist, Alice, did a wonderful job helping me find a dress that was perfect for both weddings. She brought me to great stores that had the fit, styles, and prices I was looking for. It was exciting and fun shopping with a professional stylist, and I learned a great deal about finding styles that flatter my figure. Once I found the perfect dress, Alice helped me accessorize with shoes, jewelry, and a purse. I felt beautiful, confident, and fashion forward at both weddings, and many other guests complimented my attire. Not only had I found a beautiful outfit; I also had fun doing it! I was thrilled with my Stilista experience and would recommend Stilista to anyone in need of professional advice and assistance in any fashion endeavor! Thank you, Stilista, for helping me find the perfect outfit for both weddings and for helping me recognize how I can best flatter my difficult figure!"
Jessica M. Middle School Teacher, Lynn, MA
"I am in my early 50's and a new grandmother, and I started to feel like I was losing my sense of style. I have always loved clothes and shopped a lot, but a lot of my purchases ended up not being worn, or being returned. I am a manager in the financial industry and many of the people I work with are young and hip, so I decided to get help from a professional Fashion consultant and called Stilista. My stylist Maria helped me to figure out that my big issue was seeking out the right fit. I am a petite so I learned a lot about where to shop and how to rely on alterations. Maria also showed me how to put together different pieces from my existing wardrobe and many of my older garments are getting a new life. After compiling a well though-out list, Maria took me shopping and showed me what to buy and where. The shopping trip was so productive because every store we went to carried things that were right for my body type and fashion preferences. After consulting with Maria, I feel much more put together, and it is much easier to get dressed in the morning. I also find that I am not wasting time or money on clothing purchases that are just not right for me."
Gita V. Tax Manager, Sharon, MA
"I am a business professional and lately (for the past 2-3 years) I've been feeling uncomfortable with my professional attire. I had a hard time picking my wardrobe and most of my clothes were outdated. I hired Stilista to help me. The biggest reason I used Stilista was because the stylists I met were very knowledgeable in every aspect of today's style. My stylist (Alice) did a wardrobe analysis and helped me understand why and which piece of clothing in my closet are outdated and what I should look for in the future that will complement my body type. The stylist spent several hours on my closet analysis and then took me shopping. I thought the whole process would be painful but it proved to be educational and I got some great clothes as well. I would like to thank Alice at Stilista for her help and expertise. I feel that I made the right decision hiring Stilista for what I thought was an impossible task. This was actually a great learning experience for me. Thanks again!"
Gene V. Business Analyst, Boston, MA
"I just recently got a job in an upscale automobile dealership selling one of the worlds best sports cars. I'm 39 years old and have never needed to wear a professional attire as my previous jobs did not require it. I contacted the team at Stilista in assisting me to create a new professional look. My shopping experience was easy and educational as I learned to mix and match to get the most use out of my new attire. I strongly recommend the team at Stilista as they are knowledgeable in understanding your needs and creating a certain look that you are trying to accomplish."
Raffy M. Herb Chambers Porsche, Boston, MA
"Hire a stylist? Well, I had my doubts initially, it's so metro-sexual. But after meeting with Maria for the consultation, I was very much looking forward to a personalized shopping experience. I was really impressed with how prepared Maria was, and she was so detail oriented and attentive during the whole experience. It was the most pleasant and stress free shopping experience ever! It's so easy and quick to have someone professional right next to you, offering you an opinion right away as you try clothes on. Afterwards, I was very surprised how many ladies noticed my new look. I started to believe you are what you eat and wear. I am so looking forward to my Spring/Summer shopping experience with Maria next year!"
Jay S. Business Owner, Boston, MA
"Stilista is the best birthday present a girl could ever get! At first I was nervous - I'm young, and I thought I had good style already! Meeting with Alice was amazing, and it gave me a chance to talk to someone who really understands and knows fashion. She took the time to get to know me, to work out the kind of looks that I was going for (work and play and black tie!), and to address challenges and things that I wasn't sure about. Alice was able to help me get a better idea of my own body type and how to move from frumpy college grunge to young-professional flattering and funky! Not only did she work with me on creating a wardrobe of classic and colorful items that will never go out of fashion, she taught me things that I'll know forever, and provided amazing answers, ideas and references for every question and need I had. I don't know how I'll ever go shopping without her again, but she really went above and beyond to give me tools and ideas to take with me. I now feel comfortable in clothes that are exactly what I was hoping for, which is really a long-term gift!"
Ariel W. Non-Profit Fundraising, Boston, MA
"Recently I utilized the services of style consultants Stilista LLC and let me tell you, it was the best thing I have ever done for myself! The entire process was amazing and I now love my clothes, accessories and shoes. I felt I needed a new look since I have not been in the professional eye since before my daughter was born. My pre pregnancy shoe collection no longer fit as my feet grew an entire size. The only "professional" clothes I had in my closet were more of the funeral style and not fun to wear. The Stilista's were very highly recommended to me by a trusted friend. As I saw her style shine through in her new clothes as well as her confidence grow I decided to make the call. I found it so helpful to learn the "rules of fashion" for my body type. Now instead of shying away for being in the public eye, I now have clothes that I am comfortable and confident in. Oh, and did I mention I had never felt so pampered in my entire life. The shopping experience was such a treat and I felt so special. It is the nicest thing I have ever done for myself and I highly recommend you do it for yourself as well."
Kate P. Co Founder/Treasurer Women's Entrepreneurs Firm, Boston, MA
I did the "Complete Overhaul" with Alice and it was a great experience. Alice "liberated" my closet of about 90% of its contents (I was obviously in need of a style/size intervention!) and then we proceeded to start to build a new wardrobe and also work on my hair and make-up. Alice encouraged me to show off my figure rather than buying clothes in sizes that hid it as I had unintentionally been doing, and she also helped me to be more hip in my clothing choices. We had some ups and downs--I was not always in agreement with choices she made even though she was more than likely right--but she was extremely patient and had a good sense of humor throughout. I was very impressed with how much time she spent with me, as well as the time she spent answering numerous e-mails (which she still does even though the Complete Overhaul is now done). She even came to the salon we chose for my haircut and color and was there for most of the process (I thought she was just going to drop in for the last 10 minutes or so). I would highly recommend Alice to anyone, male or female, who is ready to change/improve their appearance. She will help you look your best in a relaxed and fun manner that you will wish could go on forever as I do
Linda F. Quincy, MA
Can shopping be fun? With Alice it is! Before the shopping trip, Alice expertly and kindly "edited" my closet. What a learning experience. She shared information about each garment in turn from its length,to its proportion vis a vis my body to its color and texture. Her keen eye and many years of training and experience rapidly identified garments as keepers or as discards for the neighborhood clothing donation bin. A few days later, I received a comprehensive shopping list in the mail to fill the holes in my wardrobe. Finally, the day for shopping arrived. I absolutely dread going into department stores. I immediately feel overwhelmed -- too much stuff! With me in tow, Alice proceeded up and down the racks of clothing, continuing to teach me about the garment: this one's too ..., that one is ... I soon began to feel more confident about identifying garments.. Although we shopped at the end of the season, much to my surprise we found a huge number of items for me to try on!!! I happily came home with many of the holes in my wardrobe filled. Most important, I had a great time!
Barbara P. Brookline, MA
Let me tell you, more than one person laughed at me when I told them I had hired a personal stylist! Sure it's not something that the average person does everyday, and some people have never even heard of such a service, but it absolutely makes sense when you think about it. People pay money all the time to get their hair done, nails done, make-up done, etc - so why not pay money to get help with something as essential and socially relevant as how you dress your body? It makes perfect sense to me, and I had the last laugh! After purchasing the wardrobe revamp and working with Alice, I am now armed with a ton of new knowledge, resources, and a closet full of fantastic clothes. Alice was down to earth and straightforward as she keenly analyzed my current wardrobe and how my clothes fit me. She later compiled an impressive comprehensive list of items my wardrobe needed, even down to socks, and the stores we were going to shop in for specific items. We met the following day for the shopping trip, and it was beyond amazing to shop with an expert whose focus was to find the right pieces for me. Looking through the racks was a learning experience in itself, as Alice would pull pieces to explain to me why something would or would not work for me. We got a remarkable amount of shopping done in only 3 hours, which opened my eyes to the importance of focused, planned shopping. The clothing and footwear I purchased that day are quality pieces that suit my body shape and personality perfectly. Since my shopping trip with Alice, I am back home in Canada (I was in Boston on vacation), and the experience has continued. A sweater that we could not find in my size, despite having the clerk call all over Massachusetts that day, luckily was available in a store that Alice was shopping in with another client a few weeks later. When Alice came across it, she immediately put it on hold and called me to see if I would like it purchased and shipped to me. I did, and that sweater is on route to me now! Bottom line is that I can't say enough good things about this company and the service I received from them. I would encourage anyone, regardless of age, size, or monetary status, to take advantage of this service. Stilista is passionate about their work and will create an experience for you regardless of your situation.
Lesley H. Newfoundland, Canada
Dear Stilista- I went shopping with Marisa and Barbara on May 31,2009. I am writing today to let you know what a wonderful experience it was. It is the first time in a very long time I enjoyed shopping. Marisa put a lot of thought and effort into planning the shopping trip. She remembered so many things we discussed at our first meeting and incorporated those things into our day. She is a great asset for your company and I look forward to working with her again soon. Barbara was also very helpful and creative,and brought a great energy to the day. In all, it was a great day and an experience I will treasure. Thank you.
Lauren B.
When I first met Marisa I had no idea what to expect. I am a workaholic who never has time for shopping and who dreads malls so you can imagine how awful my wardrobe was. I purchased the wardrobe re-vamp and was extremely impressed with the process. Marisa came to my house and helped me dispose of and donate pieces I knew had to go but would never have shed without her. The shopping trip was made exponentially easier than any I had ever endured because Marisa had a pre set list of items and stores which kept us focused and made a large mall seem far easier to navigate. I learned that you can't continue to make excuses for your wardrobe, great style will change how you feel about yourself, and shopping doesn't have to be overwhelming. I highly recommend taking the time to invest in yourself. This is a transforming process inside and out and you won't regret it.
Lexi F. Group Exercise Coordinator, East Boston, MA
Dear Marisa, thanks so much for your help organizing my closet. It was such a pleasure working with Stilista. You have such an amazing eye! In just a few hours, my closet was transformed from an overcrowded mess to a well-organized and highly functional space. You helped me to accomplish the impossible - an easy-to-wear, put-together wardrobe that feels fresh and stylish. And, by recycling and re-thinking my existing pieces, I was able to achieve this without spending a lot of money on new clothes. It is a joy to get dressed in the morning!
Carolyn P.
Working with Marisa at Stilista has been a blast. Personally, I'm not wild about shopping & had lots of misgivings going into this process. But our interview together was really productive & got me thinking about clothes and fashion in ways I hadn't thought about before. Then we went through my closet & found--lo and behold--that most of it didn't work for me. But interestingly the best part was the shopping. We found some great shoes & built up from there. It was relaxing & felt very unpressured considering how much we accomplished. Of course the "big reveal" to my family and friends was so much fun. Everyone was bowled over by the clothes & couldn't quite believe they are mine (including me). I've been feeling so good since the shopping trip, definitely a big contrast to the hesitation I had beforehand. Marisa was just so easy to work with. So thanks Stilista. I never would have had the courage to do this on my own.
Mary K. Brookline, MA
I have had such a great experience with Stilista. I wanted to share it. I will be using Stilista this fall for much needed fall fashion. Thank you. Thank you! :) All the clothes I had in my closet were sweats and more sweats....they were comfortable. I chose jobs where I could wear sweats so I could avoid the mystery world of fashion. I decided it was time....if I was going to redo the whole interior of my condo why not revamp my whole wardrobe? Time to be seen and be proud! I called Stilista.....very scared I would be a contestant on the What Not To Wear show.......nightmares..........I could see it now....you wear that? and bought that?...what were you thinking?....... I was assured on the phone my experience would not be that way. Boy were they right! I wanted to start right away on the whole fashion program. I signed up for the three day package. I met with Marisa the same week. She was very professional, knowledgeable, extremely helpful, very positive and uplifting. The first meeting she asked me lots of questions. She wanted to get to know what I wanted, what my goals were, and if I was willing to try clothing that may seem outside the box for me. At that point I was willing to experiment with everything. If I was going to make a change why not be be open to whatever she had in mind? The second meeting we met at my home and she went through my closet..... there were no OMG look at how many sweats you have, but maybe we could cut down on the amount of sweat pants so we could make room for some other pieces of clothing. We went through my closet and got rid of unnecessary items and then she made a clothing list of much needed items. On the third meeting we met in Boston to shop. I was nervous.......I was on Newbury Street wearing sweats......We shopped and shopped and I was exhausted......who knew shopping could take the wind out of you. It must show that I am a beginner shopper. I brought all my lovely items home, all excited, I but still wasn't sure how to put the clothes together. I made another phone call to Stilista. Marisa came over immediately to my home and took pictures of potential clothing combinations. I would wear the suggested clothing combinations and get fabulous comments from friends and family that I looked nice...... probably because I did look fabulous, but also because I wasn't wearing sweats. Thank you Stilista Marisa for the confidence boost of outfitting myself and making the whole process/journey the art of fashion into a pleasant, exciting and fun one! I totally recommend Marisa as a Stilista
Molly I.
Hiring a personal stylist was the best decision I could have made! Stilista Boston came highly recommended by one of the fashion editors in Boston Magazine. My initial consultation with Alice was great. We worked our way through a comprehensive questionnaire and Alice took her time answering all the questions I had. We then scheduled a closet evaluation and a shopping trip (on two separate days). Closet evaluation was definitely an eye opening experience for me! Alice helped me realize what fit well and what didn't and gave some great ideas on fresh new colors and textures that I never thought to consider! We even looked at accessories and we found a stunning pair of earrings from the jewelry line she brought with her which are now my favorites! Based on the closet evaluation, Alice came up with a pretty extensive list (keeping my budget in mind) of things that I should have in my closet. I loved that the list was detailed yet not overwhelming. I can honestly say that shopping with Alice was by far the most productive 2.5 hour shopping I've ever had! She took me to stores tailored for both my style and budget and helped me discover some new amazing styles that I would have never considered before! She always gave me her honest feedback and I never felt rushed to buy anything that I did not feel comfortable wearing. The experience was definitely 5 stars and I love my new wardrobe. Alice is a fantastic personal stylist and I am so thankful to her for helping me look and feel my best! I look forward to meeting with her again to choose new pieces for the next season. I highly recommend Stilista Boston to everyone who wants to look their best