6 IMPORTANT CONSULTATION QUESTIONS WE ASK EVERY PROSPECTIVE CLIENT AT MIIEN
AS A PERSONAL STYLE CONSULTANT..
for both men and women it’s important that I — Mikara Reid have a questionnaire that is universal to both genders. And to mention, I have a specialty that not only serves men and women, but as well as a specific target audience. My holistic approach doesn’t align with just looking good for the trend. There’s personal inventory that needs to be done while creating a fashion system to your lifestyle and habits, curating everyday looks that showcase the best version of you while feeling good and performing confidently. So here are the ideal consultation questions that are important for me to ask prospective clients..
Question #1
What line of work are you in?
This question needs to be asked based on my business practices because firstly I have a diverse range of clientele from Exterminator to hedge fund cfo to fashion brands and I need to know what I’m dressing you for. This is important to ensure that your dressing experience is as smooth as butter for your lifestyle and calendar activities.
Question #2
Tell me about yourself
I know this isn’t an interview for a job but I need to know my clients’ personal identity (not to be confused with professional identity), so that I am able to get a feel for them and match their persona up with their clothing message. We live in a camera-ready age and some of us don’t separate our personal and professional identity or some of us want to. This is a huge thing for me because I am confidence-driven and big on aligning things appropriately without forcing fashion trends or popular items on someone. If you know anything about the unconscious messaging your clothes and presence signals then you’ll understand why knowing your personal identity is crucial at MIIEN Consultancy.
Question #3
Have you ever worked with a personal stylist or an image consultant?
This doesn’t include personal shoppers; personal stylist and image consultant are the 2 terminologies that resonate with what I do. In case you’re wondering the difference, Shoppers just focus on buying items for clients and that’s not the sole purpose of the styling business. Knowing if you have ever worked with a stylist or a consultant lets me know that you understand the process of developing a look/personal style. This doesn’t mean we all have the same steps in our process but it suggests you have an understanding of what goes on versus someone who has never had this type of service. For someone without prior experience, I would need to walk them through the statement of work more detailed so they have a clear understanding of the timeline, expectations, dates, assignments & any other special needs to resolve their wardrobe challenge.
