I probably shouldnt admit this, seeing as Im SELFs style editor, but its the truth.
I know Im not the only one out there who dreads buying clothesboth in stores and online.
I have trouble finding things that fit my 5-foot-2-inch frame,curvy hips,thick thighs, andDD breasts.
Cristina Cianci & Amber Venerable
Usually I leave any shopping experience dejected, exhausted, and determined to lose a few pounds.
I nixed that idea because stylists can be expensive, and Im living on aT.J.
Ive tried monthly fashion boxes like StitchFix in the past, but this service seemed different.
Amber Venerable
Rather than filling out a one-time quiz, Allume lets you actually converse with a stylist.
Plus, if you buy an item, they waive the $20 fee completely.
So the styling is practically free.
I decided to give the service a attempt to update my wardrobe for fall.
The Allume service starts with an in-depth quiz to pinpoint your personal style, sizing, and price range.
Based on your answers, youre paired with a personal stylist.
All the brands Darby picked were well within my price range, so I was a little overexcited.
(My first set of items rung up at just under $450.)
I was also able to wear the plaid shirt with some plain navy blue pants I already had.
Amber Venerable
I’ve paired it with both jeans and slacks.
Of course, not everything I purchased looked right on me or came in the right size.
She was (politely) honest when I needed to get a size up or give up altogether.
Amber Venerable
you sometimes get shopping in department stores.
I felt like I could trust Darby when she said something worked or something didn’t.
Some like Boden, Topshop, and New York & Co. were super easy.
Cristina Cianci
Just slap on the prepaid sticker and drop off with my doorman.
Something about having another person to put together outfits for me encouraged me to shop.
Thats more shopping than I did in all of 2016.
Cristina Cianci
I’ve been chatting back and forth with Darby since before Thanksgiving.)
Darby is one of my best friendseven though she doesnt know it.
The more we text, the more candid Darby and I get.
Cristina Cianci
Shes learned my wardrobe, my style, and my personality.
Now, her product picks are right on point (to the detriment of my budget).
Now, my entire wardrobe is set for fall, so Im done with Allume for a few months.
Cristina Cianci
Mycredit cardneeds a serious break.
But this service is something Ill return to when Im ready to fill out my spring wardrobe.
