We’ve all heard the stories. “I found a Chanel bag for $20 at an op shop.” “I discovered Hermès in a charity store.” “I can’t believe someone donated this!” These stories are exciting. They are part of the fun and… Read More »The Truth About Designer Finds: Is It the Label or the Story We Love?
There is no doubt that preloved fashion has changed. What was once considered secondhand shopping has become a major part of today’s fashion industry. People are embracing preloved clothing for sustainability, individuality, quality and the excitement of finding something unique.… Read More »Has Preloved Fashion Become Less Accessible as It Becomes More Popular?
Do You Really Need a Fashion Stylist When Shopping Preloved? I used to ask myself this too.But here’s what I’ve learned — and what I’ve seen firsthand time and again with clients through Dressability, my inclusive fashion styling service: Shopping… Read More »Do You Really Need a Fashion Stylist When Shopping Preloved?
From the age of 19, I have embraced preloved, thrift, and secondhand fashion. These treasures have always been a staple of mine, making up around 80% of my wardrobe. I love the uniqueness of some of the finds and the… Read More »Why Shop with a Fashion Stylist?
The idea of Dressability as a business first came to mind when I started working in the disability space. My clients would often comment on my dress sense and style and share with me their frustrations around not being able to look stylish either ever or again. Their levels of motivation, energy and the feeling of exclusion made shopping for clothes just too hard. This then led to them feeling more depressed and isolated and a greater sense of being a burden to those nearest and dearest to them. Something simple such as shopping, that should have provided a sense of connection and be a fun and pleasurable experience just left a deeper sense of exclusion.
Welcome, fashion enthusiasts, to a new chapter in your style story! Here at Dressability, inclusivity reigns supreme in the world of fashion. Our mission is to rewrite the style narrative, ensuring that every individual – regardless of age, gender, or ability – feels celebrated and empowered through their wardrobe choices.
I guess my love of fashion has opened my mind to see an inclusive and diverse sense of what fashion is and how it can be a way to show our personal identity, who we are and who we want to show to the world.
Accessorise can mean something added to clothing that has a useful or decorative purpose.
It all started when I was a child, my grandfather took me to my first preloved store.
I have always appreciated high end designer fashion. Some of my favourite designers are Missoni, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada and Miu Miu. Unfortunately, my budget does not extend to purchasing these high-end designers (unless I am lucky enough to pick them up in one of my favourite thrift stores) but they always influence my styling.