I used to think that black tights went with everything, and my workwear was whatever basic pieces I could find at Cue. I never considered my personal style or its impact on my life.
After ending a long-term relationship, I decided it was time for a change. I wanted my style to reflect the new woman I was becoming, not the person I had been for years.
Exploring fashion online and in magazines, I discovered that today's fast fashion didn't resonate with me. As a woman in my 30s, bell-bottom jeans didn't feel right.
Feeling overwhelmed, I took up the opportunity to work with a personal stylist whom I met by chance at an event. I felt connected to this person so quickly and she really helped me identify who I wanted to be. This was matchmaker Dimitra. At the time that we met, I was not looking for a matchmaker at all, but learning that she is a personal stylist as well, I was excited to be working with her on discovering what my style could be.
Eventually, she helped me find the bold, edgy yet elegant boutiques in Sydney I was looking for. I learned to balance sexy and classy, discovered what looked good on my body, and embraced the power of accessories. In this transition, I found myself. The woman I had been suppressing for fear of change finally emerged. I never imagined fashion could change my life, but it did. I feel like the person I was always meant to be, and I've even met a wonderful man who I’d fantasised about but never thought I’d meet. And yes, I met him through Matchmaker Dimitra.
Your wardrobe can transform your life. Feeling confident to be unapologetically and masterfully yourself is a power that I have been given. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a change in themselves.