Free Online Fashion Consultation: Too Good To Be True?

Online, July 25, 2012 (Newswire.com) - New York City, NY. "Should I buy an LBD (little black dress) or an LWD (little white dress)?", "Can I get a cocktail dress with shoes and accessories under $200?", "What's the safer bet on interviews: skirts or slacks?" If someone gave me a penny each time women asked themselves such questions, I'd be rich. And if I were rich I'd get myself a full time fashion consultant who would suggest me clothes, shoes, makeup and accessories customized to my situation and made sure I looked like a million dollars every day.

Pinterest and other sites have made it easier than ever before to look good and dress well, but they still can't beat one on one advice. That's because what looks good on one skin tone does not suit another, what flatters one body shape makes another look flat. While "Get that look" pin boards provide great inspiration and eye candy, wearing those same outfits might make you look like a fashion disaster, because you do not have the same height, body shape or skin tone as the model or actress.

What's the solution? Renees Bertrand, a fashion designer based in New York, noticed that there was a need for more personalized services and recently launched her own website ReneesAdvice[dot]com where she provides fashion consultation FREE of charge. The website works in a fairly simple way; you first login through Facebook and tell Renees your preferences (colors, price range, dress length and occasion); next you provide her with your physical measurements and a high resolution headshot; Renees then puts her design hat on and provides you with a complete customized look that includes dress, jewelry, makeup and shoes suggestions.

Renees Bertrand who has been working as a fashion stylist and image consultant for individuals as well as corporations for the last seven years feels, "The way you look not only affects how people treat you but more importantly it affects the way you feel. I believe every woman deserves to look good regardless of whether she can afford to pay me $1000 for a consultation or not, and for those who can't visit me personally, this is as good as it gets."

Thanks to Renees, my dream of having a personal fashion consultant has come true. The internet can really make do with more such free, customized services. So the next time you or someone you know is in need of a quick fashion fix, send them over to the website.