Posting this review as a warning to anyone who is looking to work with this business. We paid for an initial consultation with instructions that said we will be contacted by phone or email on the next steps. Its been a month and a half and no follow up has been done despite multiple phone calls and messages. Please do not use their services read more

This is in regards to consultation in August. Normally, my wife asks my sister in law to help with fashion and sort thru the closet. She had trouble letting go of anything without approval/encouragement. She had been a student most of her life and couldn't invest much time or money into my wardrobe. So she tend to play it safe in clothing selections. Now that she is more established (or maybe purely bc my sister-in-law thought Wife needed professional help), she recommended this company. I am so glad she did. Supreet and her team were fantastic. They took the time to know my wife style preferences, filter thru the closet, and create a realistic plan for filling in gaps. They were flexible with our hectic schedule, responsive to questions/concerns, organized and deliberate in their delivery, cost conscious, and seem to really enjoy and have a passion for their work! I highly recommend them! read more

Wish you would stop spamming my inbox. You do not even provide an option to unsubscribe! Unsolicited spam is just not nice way to do business :( read more

Supreet is the best! For background, I like to look good - but I'm not that good at - clothes shopping. I end up purchasing stuff that's too similar to what I already have and wasting money and effort. This sparked me to look into a personal shopper. Upon finding Ensemble and Supreet through a friend, I'm now hooked! Supreet's been my personal shopper for the past year and a half. She's incredibly efficient and effective. Before our first shopping experience, I created a pinterest board and told her my shopping goals. I wanted casual clothing for work that was incredibly versatile... to wake up, pick a pair of jeans, a shirt and boots and run out the door. I had a 3 hour shopping sync with her. We met at Bloomingdales and she had ~30 shirts and 10 pairs of jeans already picked out --all to my style, but also pushing me a little out of my comfort zone. It was amazing to try so many things on and actually like most of them! The challenge was whittling down to what I was going to purchase. Subsequently I've had 2-3 more sessions with her, and she's helped me pick out a leather jacket, jewelry, and other new specific clothing pieces. She's also super cool, very chill, and easy to get along with --but has a clear POV. She's not afraid to tell you that "it doesn't look good" -which is exactly what you want. I go to her 2-3x per year and look forward to continuing to shop with her for years to come! read more

In a few words If you want an efficient way to look awesome, feel great, get more attention from the ladies (or whatever you're into), and at work then I couldn't recommend ensemble enough. Now the long version After deciding which package to purchase, I was connected with a very friendly, knowledgeable, female, French stylist. Her name was Lili and she asked for a few times that would work for me for a first meeting. Once we arranged a time, she said that she would meet me at my house. During the initial consultation, Lili asked me a some questions about what my goals were for styling, what kind of image I wanted, what things I care about with clothes, what things I'd be willing or not willing to try, etc. I also showed her my current wardrobe as well as some of my favorite and least favorite pieces and explained why I did or didn't like them. Next step was Shopping. I went to Macy's mens store and was greeted by Lili. She took me to some dressing rooms they had just for stylists. After gathering all the information from our initial meeting, Lili "pre-shopped" for me. She went and found a lot of things for me to try on and laid them all out (see picture below). As I tried things on she would give me her opinion and a sales clerk was standing by to get any different sizes that we needed. *After only 90 mins I walked away with a completely new wardrobe.* That's what I call efficiency. After the session was over I also got an email from Lili explaining where she found different things and what brands, colors, etc. looked good on me, general color scheme ideas, and where I could find things that work best for me. I've gone shopping on my own since and found this info to be extremely helpful. Overall, I ended up getting a bunch of clothes that I loved. The process was really efficient (1 hr at home plus 90 mins in the store). I felt that I got unbiased advice from a female stylist which definitely seems to have boosted my confidence when out and about. Women seem to respond more positively to me now. Also, I ended up buying, wearing, and loving some clothes I would have never picked off the rack. I think something as simple as wearing different clothes really opens your mind up a bit to other things outside of what you look like. In my case I felt better in a lot of ways for months after my styling experience was over. read more

Me: 41 year old single male (6' 3" 240lbs) who has spent his professional life in suits and casual world in shorts. My work clothes were dialed in but needed help with the dressy/casual side. I have had a tailor for my work clothes for years and finally decided that I needed to upgrade the casual closet. I found Rachel through Google and based on her review on Yelp it appeared to be a no brainer. Day 1: she came out and spend 90 minutes talking about my style (which I have very little of) and we went through my clothes and what my expectations would be for this engagement. She asked me questions, went through the four items of casual clothes I owned and said she would be back in 10 days. Day 2: Ten days later she shows up at my house with 7-10 shopping bags packed full of clothes. All of her shopping is being tracked in Excel with her Mac Book Air. We had everything from shirts to jeans to shoes to sport coats. I am pretty sure I kept 80% of what she brought after a 60 minute "trying on" session. Day 3: Seven days later we had made a move to more casual from dressy and now we had sweaters, t-shirts, more shoes, belts and jackets. Huge success style wise and for the most part size-wise. I am a bigger guy and fashionable clothes are difficult to find and she nailed it. Shoes are tough for me for a variety of reasons, and although it wasn't easy, she made it happen. Day 4: Two weeks later. We filled in with some new pants, slacks, cashmere hoodie (yeah cashmere) and five more pairs of shoes. Rachel truly moved me out of my comfort zone in a good way. She helped me look like a professional, stylish and put together man in his 40's. She is intelligent, articulate and professional. She might actually show you that she has an incredible sense of humor if you are ready for it which made the experience even more enjoyable. I am going to miss her until my spring wardrobe needs to be defined. I have never written a review of anything. I am a difficult person to please. This was an exceptional experience and if you are in the market for a personal shopper, image consultant or world traveler - Rachel is your woman. read more

I am a clothes junky. And a handbag, shoe, and belt junky. I love fashion, but when I wake up the morning - my closet is a mess and I have no friggin' clue on what to wear. And, some days - my husband sees what I'm wearing and says, "what the hell are you wearing? You look like a Kmart employee, or where's the flood? or hey there - droopy drawers!" So, I called Rachel to clean my closet, and help me put outfits together. In 4 hours, I got rid of clothing I realized I hate or know I look goofy in and she put more than 30 outfits of my existing clothes together. I wear clothes that fit, and she gave me invaluable tips that make me feel confident when I walk out the door. Now, my husband admires me more now without the jeering comments and I can actually find stuff that I love in my closet. read more

Style is such an elusive beast. We stalk her down long mysterious aisles, try to corner her in dark closets, and stand in fun house dressing rooms hoping that she is lurking just beneath the door. Sometimes we curse her name when she seems to abandon us on a first date or job interview. We wonder why she seems to come so easily to others, yet never returns our phone calls. Rachel has an emergency phone with a speed-dial directly to style. I called on Rachel and the gods of style to help with my layering issue. I'm from Miami, layering to me meant wearing two tank tops! Every time I tried it I came out looking either frumpy or like a skater punk... not the look I was going for! Rachel helped me to work with what I already own and then took me shopping to add some important pieces to enhance my wardrobe. She helped me see which parts of my personal style work and which should have been left behind when I left college a decade ago! We went shopping and she sent me to browse and came back moments later with armfuls of clothes (In the same amount of time I had found 1 shirt!). She taught me what colors look best on me and helped me to see how things would work together and also work with what I owned at home. Rachel shows you what rules of fashion you should follow and what you can break to set your own style. And then she politely called and told the style gods they could smile down on me this winter as I would look like neither my mom nor my skater punk cousin. read more

It's not the basic white tee that's a staple wardrobe piece, it's Cassy! A year prior to my 30th birthday I completed a major closet cleanse, but was still unhappy with the items in my wardrobe. I realized they simply did not reflect my personality. Frustrated with my constant window shopping and lack of commitment to any one quality piece I made the decision to track down a personal stylist in the bay area. After careful consideration I chose Ensemble and their Ultimate Ensemble package with Cassy. She did not disappoint! After thoroughly asking questions about my lifestyle and what I hoped to accomplish with my wardrobe as well as looking through my closet we set a date. The best part was when I entered the private room and saw a beautiful arrangement of clothing waiting just for me and realized that Cassy really listened to what i had to say during our consultation. Though not every piece of clothing was a triumph, with Cassy's calm demeanor any hiccups that occur during the shopping experience are easily resolved. Now I have a beautiful wardrobe with pieces that reflect my unique personality and are just right for my body type. Cassy also made sure to show me how each piece could be styled differently so that I may wear it to a variety of different occasions, especially since I am a babe on a budget. Thank you Cassy, can't wait to work with you again! read more

When my husband surprised me with an appointment for a personal image consultation, at first I was bit taken aback. Hey, I know how to shop and dress myself, right?! But the more I thought about it, the more excited I became. I'd recently left the military and entered business school, so wearing something other than a uniform every day was a big change. I needed help. Lili came to my apartment, asked me questions about my style, checked out my current wardrobe, and set to work. When I met her in San Francisco, she had a dressing room filled with things for me to try on. Let me tell you, it was so much better than me wandering around the store, grabbing a few things, and putting on my own clothes to find more clothes to try on when nothing fits - my usual dreary shopping experience. Lili gave me her honest opinion, found things I never would have thought to try on that looked great, and before the afternoon was over we became fast friends. I loved the things we picked out and I get compliments all the time on how well I dress. I filled in the holes in my wardrobe, stayed within my budget, and walked away with bags and bags of great clothes. I'd never thought to shop like this before, but it we saved time, money, and had a bunch of fun. Highly recommend working with Lili! read more

A friend of mine who lives in San Francisco had a great experience with Megan Zatko, and once she found out that Megan was also working in New York, recommended her to me. As a t-shirt and jeans guy who only replacement shops, I was a bit skeptical of personal stylist/shopping services, but Megan completely changed that. I spoke with her Meg a week before our appointment. I described my limited wardrobe - work clothes, t-shirts and button downs and she was beyond excited to work with me. We ended up chatting for quite some time, and she got me excited (well maybe not excited, but intrigued at least) to see what she could do. She followed up several times before our appointment with "ideas" and links to stuff that she was finding and thinking about for me. We met in Union Square, and hit up many of the national stores in the area, J Crew, Banana Republic etc and then went to several boutiques in the West Village. I was trying on things that I would have NEVER thought about wearing, but looked amazing. Megan was very conscious of my budget and didn't push anything (which I had expected from past shopping experiences my wife and former girlfriends). I got some great stuff which fit my style (or lack thereof) and also expanded into some new fashionable items. Megan kept within my modest budget, and my wife couldn't believe the stuff that I came home with. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND working with Megan. She is an amazing, fun and diligent person, who wildly exceeded my expectations. I would recommend her to anyone I know. She can go as fashion forward or as conservative as you wish and completely respects and understands her clients and strives to give them a great experience and wardrobe. Thank you Megan. read more

18 months ago I decided to do something about being overweight. I was living in Sweden at the time and running in minus 30C meant I had to have some powerful visualisation techniques. I was fifty pounds over weight. I had trouble getting nice clothes in my size. One of my visuals was a slimmer me with an image consultant getting kitted out in fantastic clothing. 18 months on, I lost the fifty pounds which meant I needed new clothes. So as part of my reward to myself I booked some time with Rachel. (more on my weight loss journey on runningonjuice.com if you are interested.) I am a 36 year old single male who is more interested in shopping for books and cds than clothes. The idea of a shopping trip for clothes fills with me dread but I knew I needed a new image to go with the slimmer me. Rachel came to my home and interviewed me about my likes and dislikes. She took a look at my closet and she managed to hide her amusement rather well. We met the following Saturday and it was with some trepidation as a) I don't really like shopping b) I can be rather picky c) I was going to be shopping with a stranger. I need not have worried. Rachel had picked out some great shirts, jackets and jeans and they were all waiting in private changing rooms in each store. I felt very comfortable with Rachel, she had a good understanding of what styles I liked and she has a great sense of humour. I would say 95% of what she picked out I really liked. She picked out stuff I could wear for work ( I am a Senior Manager for a global company) and also clothes I could wear for nights out. I am single I need to get out more and she has certainly equipped me with some stylish gear that has already earned some great comments from the opposite sex. I actually really enjoyed the shopping experience and unlike shopping with a girlfriend I could say I did not like something without fear of a tantrum or a sulk. In summary I was not sure if this was really a guys thing to do but it certainly was and I am really happy with the clothes Rachel selected. She is professional yet retains a great sense of humour. She also came in considerably under budget...something else a girlfriend would rarely do ;-) Rachel's service is 5 stars for me and I am going back to her when I need to update my suits and ties. read more

I got the Ultimate Ensemble package with Lili. There was a Yelp voucher for $295 for $400 worth of services. Score! Lili first came to my house. We had a great sit down discussion about my current style and fashion behavior (minimal, I hate shopping, I'm cheap with clothes). She then focused in on what my goals are and what part of my wardrobe we should focus on (my presentation in the workplace). Don't be fooled - you can't remake your entire wardrobe in four hours! Be specific. We then rifled through my closet which I thought would be a horrifying experience, but Lili was super supportive and curious (non-judgmental). Then it came time for the clothes! What I love about EPIC is that they prepare everything for you. No need to go through the headache of shopping or navigating a big department store. Everything is hand delivered and picked out to meet your needs. Lili is such an easy-going personality. I truly enjoyed the four hours we spent together trying on different items and outfits on me. It's crazy how a simple blouse or jacket can change your outlook on style and fashion. I came away with a new framework and understanding of how to build an outfit, what looks good on me/what doesn't, and knowing that I CAN get quality within my budget. Along the way, Lili dropped many, many tips on how to sustain a wardrobe that reflects me from how to wash the clothes to which sections in the store I should go to and fashion cheats like rolling up pant legs and stuffing inserts into flats. Simple, but like I said, so life changing and helpful. I couldn't recommend EPIC and Lili more. These women are truly here to help you. There was never any pressure to buy. In fact, Lili was never shy about saying "Nope!" on my behalf when I couldn't make a decision for myself. They're here for you. They're your biggest cheerleaders. Trust them and this experience will be worth a million bucks for you! Little did I know that I would actually want to shop now :) I plan on shopping tomorrow night for more pieces. read more

I won 2 hours (not enough) of shopping with Rachel from my friend's silent auction. I love, love shopping! I think I know how to dress and I thought it would be fun to go shopping with a pro. I just have to say it was very fun! Rachel picked out some outfits I would never ever think of trying on. Like skinny jeans.....I'm a little overweight and no way was my fat behind, belly, and thighs ever going to fit into skinny jeans. I told Rachel this and she said to just try them on. OMG! I loved them so much! It looked fantastic on me. It was a lil' pricey but so worth it. And she gave me this tip: Buy jeans one size smaller cuz it'll stretch. This is so true! I bought some jeans from Gap that fit me perfectly. But now they have gotten a bit looser and I know I didn't lose any weight. Thanks Rachel! She got a pleather jacket for me to try on. It's not something I would wear but she said she really liked it on me. I've got to admit, I like it too. Hahaha! She also picked out a cute black coat. It was a bit tight around the belly area and I told her the buttons probably won't close. She told me to just try to and it did. And I love this coat cuz it gives me a waist. A lil' pricey but also so worth it! She also got a few pieces of jewelry from the juniors department. These are also something I normally wouldn't wear but I started to like them. I'm not going to describe every piece of clothing that I bought but Rachel put a lot of thought into each one and she did a great job! I've received so many compliments on all of the clothing that I've worn so far. When I go shopping, I'll be looking into more skinny jeans and different types of jewelry. Everyone, check out her website. She doesn't just do shopping. She can help you clean out your closet and get rid of clothes that doesn't suit you, not in style, etc. I personally suggest going shopping. She knows about all the sales happening in stores. Thank you so much for everything Rachel! read more

I'm a fashion disaster. OK, that might be overselling it a little, but I really don't enjoy shopping with the results being... well... bad. Rachel was my fashion/shopping savior. Going into the initial consultation I was a little unsure if she'd "get" me. And frankly if she hadn't turned out to be as personable and dare I say fun as she was I think the entire experience could have been a nightmare. That wasn't the case. For the first time in my life I actually enjoyed trying on clothes. No longer did I have to spend endless hours searching through racks to find something I like only to not have the first idea what else to buy to compliment it. She had done her homework, had plenty of items ready when we arrived, and tirelessly went and found more when, in the rare cases, her first choice either didn't fit or just didn't look right. In the end I bought a bunch of things that I love and couldn't be happier. Afterwards she continues to follow up just to make sure everything is working for me. I'm sure I'll be back next season for a refresh. read more

My biggest fear before meeting Rachel was that I was going to be shoved into the same box as everyone else, and that I was going to end up buying the boring, ugly clothes that made me hate shopping in the first place. Well. Rachel came over, got to know me as a person, my lifestyle, and my style quirks. She was immediately taking notes and generating ideas, and felt less like a fashion doctor than an amazing fashion teammate. She helped me set a realistic budget. In under an hour of consultation, my fears melted away. :D The shopping itself was super fun. I knew it was going to be a good day when Rachel took me to a dressing room which she had already stocked, and the first five things I saw in there were things I loved. Highlights: -- When the store had an amazing garment in the wrong size, she used her connections to get me the last one in my size. From New York City. -- When I was concerned that some of the shirts exaggerated my love handles, in 10 seconds showed me how to wear the same shirt differently and suddenly: gone. -- When I tried on one garment, she sweetly pointed out that it probably wasn't going to work for me and also, I might have put it on backwards. The way she said it saved me from feeling embarrassed at all, instead in my head I was thinking, "Wow, she's really good." In the end, we filled my closet with amazing clothes. Rachel was extremely skillful at buying across several different price ranges, so were able to achieve both quality -and- quantity. Under budget. The real test: I was spontaneously asked on a date to the SF Symphony. Two weeks ago, I would have felt stressed and bad about myself for not having anything to wear. Because of Rachel, not only did I have something to wear, I had several options. And she's still sending me links when she sees something and thinks of me. :D read more

Super impressed with Supreet, and couldn't recommend her more highly. If you're a guy who is looking to have someone buy great looking clothes for you, while giving you some SIMPLE, easy to follow guidelines so you can fish yourself, go with Supreet. A little background. I recently started a new job in an entirely new industry, so decided to reach out to Ensemble and Supreet, but I'm someone who very rarely, if ever, bothered with his wardrobe (until now, that is). I'm also a short Chinese man, so clothes here have always been too large and/or long. On top of that, I have absolutely no sense of style, so was relying wholly on Supreet to make decisions. Supreet came to my place, spent a good amount of time getting to know me and tease out what sort of clothes I was looking for, took a look at my wardrobe, and was off! We met up a few weeks later, and it was a whirlwind of stores and clothes. I feel extremely confident wearing my new clothes, and more importantly, I feel confident I could find some clothes myself that would look good down the road. One last thing -- Supreet's follow through even after the appointment has been great. I had a few follow-up questions, and she's been great about answering with a ton of information. 10/10 would work with her again. read more

Kimberly was practical and got the job done. She was easy to be around and talk to, and although she tried to expand my horizons, she didn't push me into buying stuff I later thought I'd never wear. We did spend most of our time at Nordstrom and Banana Republic, which I suppose I could have done on my own, especially with the generally excellent sales people at Nordstrom, but she was really focused on understanding what I wanted and had pulled a bunch of things that she thought might work for me. A lot of them did! Highly recommended. read more

I had a WONDERFUL experience with Megan. As a bit of background, I recently graduated from law school and needed a work and casual wardrobe foundation update. From the initial consultation, Megan made me feel so comfortable and I felt like she really understood what I was looking for and the style I had in mind. We went shopping a couple weeks after the initial consult. Shopping with Megan was ahhhmazing. I don't really like to shop so we planned on three hours to get through as much as we could. We started at banana republic, where Megan had a whole dressing room set up with tons of clothes. We moved to bloomingdales next, after a quick stop at American apparel for some basics. It was the same set up at bloomingdales with a large dressing room full of clothes. Megan pulled different sizes as I needed them and gave great advice on which pieces worked best. I know have a base casual and work wardrobe that I love and that is so versatile. Megan was fun to shop with and there wasn't a moment of awkwardness. I could not recommend Ensemble and Megan enough!!!!! read more

I highly recommend working with Supreet at Ensemble to revitalize your wardrobe. I do not generally enjoy shopping or thinking about clothes, but Supreet made the experience of updating my wardrobe both painless and fun. First, Supreet came to my apartment and did a thorough analysis of my style and needs. She was an excellent listener, taking notes and following up with more questions until she fully appreciated my responses. Next, came the shopping trip. We blasted through dozens of tops, bottoms and dresses at two different stores, until I found a solid variety of the styles and items that I was looking for. Supreet was well-prepared in advance and high energy during the shopping, giving me a very efficient and pleasant experience. While I would normally dread paging through clothes and finding my particular style and size - Supreet made this all easy. Now, I have something new and fun and me for every day of the week, as well as the weekends. My husband finds that I'm wearing more flattering clothing and appreciates that I was finally able to retire items that I'd held onto from 15+ years ago. Thank you Supreet and Ensemble! read more

An old colleague of mine recommended that i try Ensemble. She met with Megan and passed along her contact info. What a wonderful experience i had! I recently transitioned jobs and needed a look that was corporate but still with my personal style. Megan was wonderful, she worked with my busy schedule and pre pulled pieces for me to try. She was aware of my fears of looking generic and managed to find pieces that showed my unique style but still was in the parameters of the corporate world. She was patient and pulled pieces that i would have never thought of trying on. also, budget is a huge factor, especially living in this city - Megan managed to grab me affordable separates that can be used interchangeably - which doubles my wardrobe and makes it feel like i am not wearing the same thing every week! I am so glad, my colleague recommended her - it was time and money well spent! I definitely will spread the word! Thanks again Megan! read more

A few months after moving to San Francisco, I realized that my wardrobe was in pretty dire condition. The cheap t-shirts I'd subsisted on in college were starting to look ratty, and almost every clothing item I owned seemed to be mysteriously unflattering. On a whim one day, I searched for "san francisco personal shopper," and found Ensemble Image Consulting instantly. That search was the beginning of something wonderful! Because: Rachel Fauman really knows style. During our initial style consultation, I was so impressed with Rachel Fauman's deep knowledge and reassuring, smart demeanor. On our shopping trip together, I got some beautiful new clothes--two coats, a few sweaters, a pair of jeans, some shirts. Rachel helped me power through frustration and disappointment. Almost everything she brought me fit well or was too big, and she was very good at adjusting her eye based on what worked and what didn't. She took my likes and dislikes in stride, and acclimated quickly to my sense of style. And even now, a month after our shopping trip, I'm still getting a steady supply of style advice from her blog. Rachel expanded the number of styles and brands I can return to again and again, and found some very cute, high-quality high-impact wardrobe items that suited me completely. Her approach was practical and whimsical at the same time...which is to say, just about perfect. I'm so happy I got to work with her! read more

You can't get any better than Kimberly. Not only does she have a great eye for design and fashion, but she takes the time to get to know you and voilà! She can put together great pieces suited just for you, your taste, your personality and your occasion. Kimberly picked out my entire wardrobe for my business trip to the UK during the rainy month of November and I both stayed warm and found that Kimberly had recommended just the right number of combinations that I looked great the entire trip without even trying! So practical and so fashionable! Kimberly also picked out my evening gown for my company's winter gala where I was stopped by strangers and friends alike just to tell me how beautiful the dress was. Not only did the dress look amazing, but I have never felt more comfortable in a dress in my life. She knew my personality and could tell what dress would be perfect for me without even seeing me try it on. And she was right! Style consultant Kimberly knows fashion and truly wants to get to know you and help you find the perfect outfits for you. I highly recommend her service! read more

I am impressed by both Rachel's professional service and her kindness. I did not really have a clear mind what I was looking for at the beginning, but during the 1st-hour consultation, Rachel helped me figure out what should be the goal of the coming shopping trips. I really enjoyed the 3+1 hour shopping trips with Rachel. She picked out pieces of clothes which may make good outfit on me. With her guidance and advice, I walked out the mall with bunch of outfits which look great on me. I have never imagined shopping can be both efficient and fun! read more

I'm pretty arty and have always enjoyed clothes, but when I hit menopause and my body shape changed, I had a very hard time finding clothes for my new life phase and ended up looking pretty frumpy no matter what I chose. Enter Supreet and her fabulous support team! Supreet took the time to look at my wardrobe, talk to me, and especially to listen to what I was comfortable wearing and what I wasn't. This meant that when she did bring her recommended clothes, not only did I learn which cuts were now best for me (and where I'd been going wrong), but I also didn't get anything that revealed those body parts I'm keen on hiding these days. The result is an AMAZING business wardrobe that genuinely makes me look 15 years younger. I am fashionable again! And she gently nudged me towards some new combinations and styles that I would never have considered on my own, but that look stunning on me. I love it all! The whole experience with Ensemble was absolutely worth every penny that I spent on it, and I wholeheartedly recommend the team there to any other woman who has just had a major body change and is wrestling with how to look good again. Self-confidence is a beautiful thing to regain! read more

Shopping with Rachel is a dream come true!!! She has helped me pick out some dresses that are really flattering on me. I've gotten so many compliments when I've worn them. I also learned a lot about shopping for jeans, which used to be a nightmare for me. Now I am armed with a better understanding of how they should fit on MY body. Rachel is extremely skilled at picking up on what styles/colors/cuts/shapes that I tend to like, while opening me up to things that are new that I would have never tried on. She's great at listening to what I say I want, and therefore comes up with fabulous suggestions to help me find what I am looking for. She's also very honest about what works and doesn't work on my body. I like that! I can sometimes be very indecisive while trying things on, and she helps me make choices quickly and confidently. Shopping for clothes used to be sooo exhausting, but with Rachel, the experience is smooth, efficient, fun, and rewarding! read more

Lili is amazing. I like nice clothes but am not a great shopper--I have no sense of what will look good until I try it on...so I just try on everything in the store. It takes forever and is not fun. Shopping with Lili is a completely different experience--I show up, she has an entire room of carefully-curated clothes ready to go, we try things on rapid fire for a couple of hours, and at the end I have a ton of pieces that fit me and are flattering. She also pushes me to buy some more interesting pieces than I would on my own, and has introduced me to great new designers. I purchased the 3 hour package and got two shopping trips out of it--the first one for event clothes (so many weddings), and the second for work clothes. I came away with 5+ new cocktail attire outfits, and basically an entire new work wardrobe. It feels like a very good investment, especially when I think about the amount of time I would have had to spend in stores to find all of this stuff. Thanks Lili! read more

During the last couple of years I had been seriously considering hiring an image consultant to help me shape my fashion-less wardrobe (think jeans, hoodies, sneakers, button down shirts). After turning a milestone birthday, I decided to go for it. I initially had a few doubts on the idea of "splurging" on an image consultant, and feeling uncomfortable and nervous in general as I typically despise shopping for clothes. However, when I called Megan those doubts immediately melted away. Megan was the perfect combination of professional and friendly, and made me feel completely relaxed and instantly sure of my decision to hire an image consultant. We agreed to start off with a Skype call to go over my taste, preferences, and some ideas, and then to follow up with shopping in SF. As someone who lives and works overseas in a very specific context, I need clothes that are practical, durable, and versatile for the office and field environments in which I work, but that still show a unique sense of style. After our discussion, I shared a list of my preferred items. Throughout the pre-shopping, Megan was very attentive and attuned to my needs and worked around my busy schedule to (1) compile an online cart of several more basic items for me to try based on her expertise and to help me save money and time; (2) pre-select clothes from key stores to be ready to try on, and; (3) she even adapted her own personal schedule to help me during my available times (with rather short notice during a very busy holiday season). In essence, she went above and beyond to accommodate me. Megan knows her stuff. She used her ample background working with brands/stores as well as her expertise in fashion and textiles to efficiently select items that were on my list. She advised me, based on my preferences, body type and coloring on styles, colors, fabrics, fits/cuts, combining outfits, using accessories, etc. that would work the best for me and help me project the image I was looking for. Importantly, I felt challenged to try new things without ever feeling uncomfortable. Reviewing the items selected, Megan was honest and straightforward on what was a "must" and what was not, which I loved! She helped me edit the items to fit my budget, shared her insight into what was worth the extra dollar and what wasn't, and helped me feel completely at ease with the items I purchased, knowing that I was investing in high quality, durable items (from excellent basics to statement pieces). The cherry on top was that in my case, the expenses used to pay for the image consulting services were more than compensated for by the total money I saved from discounts and items Megan selected from sales racks. Aside from the obvious (having gained a wardrobe I love via a relaxed and professional experience), some of the "bonuses" were: 1) Discovering excellent brands that I would never have known about otherwise 2) Realizing my actual size for jeans/clothes (!) 3) Understanding my color palette 4) Learning "insider" tips on style and accessory ideas for shopping on my own in the future Overall I felt that the investment I made in hiring Megan was ABSOLUTELY, 100% worth it. I had a stellar experience, and would highly recommend Megan to future potential clients, including those with different backgrounds and specific concerns. Above and beyond, Megan helped me select items that I really love and that I'm always excited to wear, which has led me to feel more comfortable and confident in the image I project in my personal and professional settings. read more

I'd finally had it with my closet and it had been so long since I'd been shopping that I was intimated by trying to put together an updated look. Well, thank goodness I found Rachel...she was fantastic. After perusing her site, I decided to jump in for a consultation and a shopping day. Rachel is confident, professional and gets to know what you are like, can afford etc. Following an initial consult, we met downtown for a shopping day that totally exceeded my expectations. Rachel found great new additions for my wardrobe and totally helped me put new outfits together. I will definitely be contacting her again for a spring/summer update, as this personal service was well worth the time. Moreover, Rachel works within your budget, so there were never any big surprises during the process. read more

Rachel is amazing, and if you shop with her, you will not only have fun but you will also come away with some amazing clothes -- many of which you would never have found on your own. She has a great eye, saves you a ton of time and frustration by finding things that will really fit and look good on you, and she will get you to spice up your wardrobe. I am a mom with very little time to shop for my own stuff. In one afternoon, I was able to get a whole new post-baby wardrobe. It would have taken me days to find that much stuff on my own, and much of it I would never have thought to try on. Heck, I'd still be wearing the wrong sized jeans. If you are on the fence about whether or not to use a personal shopper, you should try it with Rachel. With the time she saves you, and with what you'll learn about finding the right fit, style, color, and what brands to look for when shopping on your own, it will turn out to be a bargain. read more

Hard to know when to start for shopping clothes so I reached out to Ensemble for help. Supreet was able to find great fitting clothes for my long arms (not an easy task!) in higher scale brands and she also pushed me a bit out of my comfort zone which was needed in retrospect! read more

To give you a little bit of background - I really dislike the clothes shopping experience and often end up feeling incredibly overwhelmed and claustrophobic. But after not having purchased new clothes in over five years (having children can do that to you) I was long overdue for a wardrobe overhaul and recent independent forays had left me feeling incredibly frustrated. My husband surprised me with the Ultimate Ensemble package and based upon my general tastes and lifestyle I was paired with Lili. Lili is an amazing fashion consultant. She is warm and sweet but also very professional. She made the somewhat embarrassing process of going through the tattered rags of my wardrobe painless but was also very honest in making it clear that I needed to establish a whole new clothing foundation. She listened carefully to my preferences and went to great lengths to make sure that we were communicating well and on the same page regarding the overall look I was going for. There wasn't a single moment through the whole process where I felt judged or condescended to or where I felt I couldn't be honest with her. I enjoyed all my interactions with Lili and she made what could have easily been an ordeal of a process surprisingly fun. When the time came to try on the clothes she had selected, I was awed by how carefully everything had been laid out and admittedly overwhelmed by all the items that needed to be tried on. Some time was wasted because I wasn't sure what size range of clothing I wore (so lots of stuff had to be exchanged) but Lili was patient and efficient through the whole process. She quickly eliminated items and was honest (but not tactless) about what worked and why and gave me lots of basic pointers of what to look for when I'm on my own. One of the things that I appreciated the most about her is that she pushed my comfort zone a little bit by including items or styles that I might not have chosen for myself. And when I truly didn't like an item that she thought looked great she would probe my reasons - it gave her a better sense of how my tastes are defined and it really forced me to reconsider several looks. In the end, I found myself compromising on some fashion notions I had been holding on to and walking away with an amazing wardrobe that doesn't contain a single item that I'm not happy wearing. My tips to prepare for the consulting experience: 1. Use this chance to be merciless in clearing out your old clothes prior to the at-home visit. It simplifies the initial visit and in the end you should have a new wardrobe so really, is there a reason to hang onto that favorite pair of overalls from college that you never wear anymore? 2. Have a good idea of what size you are since this will save both you and your consultant time during the fitting. 3. Be honest with yourself and your consultant at every stage of the process. read more

I lived in the Bay Area for years and had access to all the great clothes and accessory stores. Then I moved out of state to an area without those resources, turned fifty, and began to rely on shopping on-line. I'm in a creative profession and have a strong and unique sense of how I want to look--and frankly, you just can't get there with a few hours of shopping in San Francisco or New York once or twice a year. With several career-transforming occasions looming on the horizon, I began to panic. After a heart-to-heart with my BFF, I realized that I needed professional styling. I reached out to Megan at Ensemble Personal Image Consulting, and we did our initial consult on Skype. When I met her in San Francisco a week ago, she had spent 30 minutes pulling clothes for me. In two hours she managed to find me clothes that look elegant and professional, flattering and sexy, and pushed my style in the direction of what is edgy and contemporary. (Also, almost everything was sourced at Nordstrom Rack, thus aligning with my non-profit salary.) When I returned home and tried on my clothes for my husband, he raved and told me that it all looked as though I had picked out the clothes myself. I love the clothes we found and got excellent tips on how to create outfits with the new pieces, integrating them with what I already had in my closet. This was a real confidence-building and cost-saving exercise. It's seems like an oxymoron, but by working with Megan I actually saved money buy making smarter choices and saving time to boot. I never imagined myself working with a stylist and now I can't imagine going shopping without an expert's advice and good taste to make me look my best. Thank you Megan Zatko! read more

After seeing the results, I know that working with the stylist Supreet at Ensemble was one of the best choices I have made all year! I hadn't even realized this service existed until a couple months ago. I was at first a little reluctant to dedicate so much time and money to my wardrobe. I quickly realized how valuable it could be to let a stylist like Supreet help me improve and organize my wardrobe. I work for a startup and I'm generally cheap when it comes to clothing. That said, I hate when new clothes quickly fall apart. Supreet quickly learned my personality as it fit with my clothes and style. She understood my added challenge of finding clothes that fit for a tall, fit guy. I'm 6'5'' and not overweight - for whatever reason, most clothes made for tall men in the U.S. seem to be made for tall, overweight men. This shopping trip was unlike any other. Supreet selected two stores from which I could find both high quality but not terribly expensive clothes. Her knowledge of men's clothing and time invested in preparing for this trip was apparent from the start. She had pre-selected an awesome and exhaustive selection of shirts, pants, and suits and jackets. I gave her the fun specific challenge of replacing my scrappy hoodies with something both comfortable and professional. One of the stores does most of their sales through in-store measuring and then delivery with in-home final selection. Supreet helped me choose the right variety of clothing both in store and at home so that I could see what's out there and hone in on what was right for me. In the end, both the time and money was worth it. I go into work and business meetings knowing that I'm both presentable and comfortable. Then I can head straight to the bars and still feel solid about my clothing choice. If you're looking for an update in wardrobe with clothing that fits you, go with Supreet! read more

Rachel stopped my insanity by helping me find a suit (eventually a tailor made suit) for my "butch" girlfriend for our wedding. Given that no ready made men's suits would fit correctly, I was pulling my hair out. I had been to all of the upscale men's stores in SF and price was not an object-- but still, nothing. Rachel helped us fix it all and find the perfect thing. read more

I got everything I wanted out of the experience of working with Rachel. She did an overhaul of the current state of my closet and helped me decide what to keep and what to toss. Then when we went shopping together I was really impressed. She had prepared ahead of time and things were all set up at the stores we went to. It was easy to go from there and we bought a bunch of stuff that I really like. Beyond the stuff we got that day, I felt more prepared to continue the process on my own. While Rachel's service is not inexpensive, I truly feel that it's a great investment. With her help, I will no longer waste money on bad decisions down the road. Thanks, Rachel! read more

Rachel is a gem. The day I spent with her shopping was one of the best days of my life, and I am not exaggerating. We exchanged a few emails before we met, so she had already picked out a ton of wonderful items for me, virtually all of which were the right size and were exactly the kinds of things that I needed. Could I have found these clothes on my own? Possibly, if I had a week or more to do it! She gave me pointers on what to look for when I go shopping on my own, advice that will save me time and money for years to come. Whether you want a complete wardrobe makeover or just a few items for special occasions, Rachel is worth her weight in diamonds! read more

Rachel knows her stuff. She taught me which clothes looked best on me and took in to consideration my style. More importantly, she showed me new styles I would not have picked for myself that looked great! She found twice as many things as I thought I would be able to afford and actually came in at 50% of the budget we had set. I walked away with 21 new items for $250, which included a new blazer for work, sweaters for winter and clothes for hitting the town at night. Did I mention we got it all done in two hours? I liked how Rachel had everything picked out ahead of time and all I had to do was try on the clothes. It was perfect for my busy schedule (& I hate shopping. No really, I do). I can't wait to do it again next season! read more

I had never worked with a personal shopper or personal stylist before, and I am so glad I found Rachel (thanks to Yelp, I might add)! My clothes tended to look all the same -- probably because I only shop at the same places . . . Banana, Gap, you know the drill. I am pear-shaped, and generally wore pretty baggy clothes for this reason, meaning I looked pretty dowdy all the time. No new unique pieces -- just another pair of black work pants and another sweater on top. I'm also rather OCD when it comes to clothes; for example, I hate gold or brass on anything (buckles, zippers, etc.) and will only buy something if it doesn't have that. So overall, I found shopping at all extremely frustrating. When I saw something in a color I liked, it would never fit. End result -- I stopped shopping in person and just ordered more of the same on line. Rachel definitely got me. We met for an initial session and she checked out my closet to see what was missing (little tops, cute jackets, dark tailored jeans) and what I already had a lot of (pants, coats, plain cardigans). We then met for a three-hour shopping trip at Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. She had lots of pieces waiting in the dressing room and then -- as I tried things and and said, "I like it" or "I don't like it" -- went back out and got even more clothes for me to try. It was definitely the least-stressful clothes shopping experience I've ever had, and I found two fantastic jackets, four tops, two pairs of dark bootleg jeans and a sheath dress. For me, this was an enormous success. Her motto -- she'll never push you into buying anything, but just asks that you try everything on. This was very cool, because it helped me get out of my rut. The overall best thing, though, about working with Rachel was that I got some shopping mojo back for myself. I don't feel as intimidated by dept. stoes now, and I've already been back and bought two new sweaters on my own that are nothing like every other identical preppy sweater in my closet. I will definitely be working with Rachel again -- both for a "how to style things from your own closet" session and another shopping trip in the spring. read more

Rachel is excellent as a fashion consultant. Her first item of business was to get a feel for who I was and what I needed my wardrobe to do. She understood me very quickly, even my subtle little quirks, and I understood myself better as a result of her observations. Next we went shopping. Instead of frustratingly sifting through endless racks of clothing, which is what my typical shopping experience feels like, Rachel had pre selected a big pile of great stuff just waiting for me to try on. It was so easy, and it was (dare I say it) fun. It was definitley confidence inspiring. Considering the amount of money I have wasted in the past on purchased clothing that I never wear, Rachel's fee was easily justified. I will definitely be pursuing her services again in the fall. Meanwhile, I can't wait to start wearing my new clothes! read more