Testimonials — Fine-Tuned Wardrobe

What My Clients Say

“From the moment I met you at the Clean and Tidy Home show you have been approachable, understanding, gentle and kind to my needs and hang ups on my body image. Which has allowed me to find a new sense of confidence with the way I dress and present myself as a person! The connection call was very easy going and we worked out the best package together with no pressure of upselling! I can't get over the amount of time we spent together on our styling day, it went so quickly and was thoroughly enjoyable. The support you have provided after has been great and if anything I don't feel I have used it enough given my circumstances. I have been and will continue to recommend you to my friends, family and colleague's.”

— Emily

“Before I worked with Sophia I was very lost with my style after leaving the corporate world and setting up my own business. I had a wardrobe FULL of clothes that I did not connect with and I did not know what to do apart from get rid of them all and buy new ones! Then this styling fairy visited and made me really think about my clothes, how I wanted to feel and which ones were doing this. Now I feel so much more put together, so much more stylish and more me. I was a bit nervous to attempt this experience but Sophia really listened to me and now I have a new found love for dressing as me with a real focus on buying what is right in the future.”

- Charlie

“If I had to describe this service in one word it would be 'life changing'. I don't use this lightly and before Sophia, I'd just spent years slowly stagnating when previously I'd felt so confident in my style and what I would wear each day. Post pandemic and some weight gain, I've really struggled to get back into things and being overwhelmed by the sheer amount of 'stuff' I have wasn't helping. Having the team in my home never felt stressful or scary and in fact, it was like a therapy session from an older sister who just wanted the best for me. The results are a clean, tidy cupboard full of outfits I'm excited to wear each day and a female business owner who's outside now reflects her super impressive inside.”

-Nerrisa

“FTW is not clothes in vanity - it is about how to move forward using what I have- personally, spirals of life impacted so many levels. No longer the same person and how to magnify the me today in my sense of style Sophia’s task was a toughie ; tears (me) but more laughter -constructively decisive whilst being empathic -helping to clear organise and style The experience was extremely conducive in being able to move forward From the opening consultation call to what seemed a backless (Narnia) wardrobe and rail- the process was right for me. Sophia has faultless professionalism, experience and a limitless grasp on how fashion can be worked to ‘stylise’ and keep us on trend in some magical way - using the clothes we already have. I felt amazing on the day and still do with choices I have. My Narnia wardrobe has become limitless in costume adventures - Sophia reminded me I’m the only one to limit it.”

- Cherry

“Working with Sophia is a joy. She really listens to what you have to say and what you need, waves her magic wand and before you know it has translated it into a perfect mood board. The day was fun, informative and fast fashion free!”

-Jacky

“Investing in FTW is a no brainer. From a financial point of view, not only does your investment get you a 'new' wardrobe, the items you choose to lose are sold so you get money back. From a non-financial point of view, here's what I loved: - The personal service: Sophia takes time to get to know you to be able to suggest wardrobe changes, all in a very personable way - At the end of the session, I felt like I had a new wardrobe when it was clothes I already had. Sophia put new outfits and colour palettes together that I'd never thought about, introduced me to the 'french tuck', to name a few changes that made everything feel brand new - I was introduced to a new way of thinking about my wardrobe: I'd never considered buying second hand before this and now, this is my first port of call - Perhaps my favourite part of this is that you are not only benefitting personally, but you feel you're benefitting others. Once you decide what you no longer want / need, it's not only sold but also donated and recycled. I loved this side of the service more than anything These are just highlights, I could go on! I'm recommending FTW to anyone who'll listen to me!”

- Julia

“Sophia changed my life! She brought joy to a chore I have been putting off for years and transformed my mismatched jumble of clothes to a coordinated collection of pieces. Sophia put a huge amount of energy and care in to tailoring a seamless, fun experience. She listened to me ramble on about my clothes crisis and managed to work out exactly what I didn’t even know I needed. Her organisation of my wardrobe and re-styling of my clothes has set me up for years. Thank you for giving me the confidence I needed to reset my wardrobe!”

- Grainne

“Before I had my first "getting to know you call" with Sophia, I’d just had a baby and was feeling pretty down about my body & my wardrobe. I didn’t know who I was anymore and nothing seemed to fit.
After listening to me and totally understanding what I was going through, Sophia told me that she wanted me to wait to work with her until I was feeling more like myself again and assured me that in time my clothes would start to fit again. And she was right!
Six months later and she’s just restyled my wardrobe and I can’t believe the impact she’s had already. Not only do I have about 30 ‘new’ outfits from a wardrobe that I was only wearing about 40% of beforehand, but I also now feel totally confident wearing my own style now & not trying to be anybody else.
She has also completely changed my outlook on buying clothes second hand. Sophia is quite literally a miracle worker and if you’re on the fence about working with her, don’t even hesitate.”

- Lauren

“I had stopped wearing most of my wardrobe and couldn't see the wood for the trees as far as bringing different items together to create new looks. The whole experience with Sophia was fun and easy and I'm so glad that I did it! I love opening my wardrobe and creating new looks and I'm wearing lots of things that would otherwise only come out once or twice a year. Getting ready is fun again.”

- Carley

“You have transformed my crammed untidy wardrobe into a slick well thought out colour coordinated wardrobe plus transformed my thinking and given me confidence on what suits me ! I’ve being loving wearing all my new outfits created from clothes that had been shoved in back of wardrobe ! I cannot recommend the overhaul service enough ! Absolute dream to work with xx”

- Carol

“Personable, professional, kind, and easy to talk to with no overbearing opinions of fashion or what I should wear, just a perfect rework of what I already have in my wardrobe, giving me new ideas with old items. The session was really worthwhile to appreciate what I do have, and not to feel pressured into buying new outfits for occasions.”

- Jodie

“Really enjoyed my wardrobe overhaul with Sophia. She made me think with more intent when it comes to my wardrobe. We cut down on a lot of things, and also I was able to have a fresh pair of eyes showing me what works together through layering. Thanks Sophia!”

- Alanna

“The experience was really positive and left me feeling a lot more confident about my style and what suits me - and what is missing from my key pieces to get the look I really want. I love that the clothes which I don’t wear will be recycled and Sophia was incredible easy to work with - leaving me confident and happier with my wardrobe.”

- Miriam

Jenny after working with me — I was recommended Fine Tuned Wardrobe and Sophia by a friend, after I'd commented on how great her outfit looked. I'd been feeling stuck in a rut with my wardrobe and Sophia's service sounded like just what I needed to move things forward.

We had a great first chat and I felt like she really understood my concerns, then when the moodboard arrived I realised she'd captured my style and was going to be able to push me along in the right direction.

On the day we had SO much fun. Lots of laughing, playing around with outfits but also some hard work done to clear out the dross and see my wardrobe in a much clearer, positive light.

After the day itself, Sophia was often in touch to find out how I was getting on and to send links for sourcing missing items second hand.

Overall, I couldn't recommend Fine Tuned Wardrobe enough. I've already passed on Sophia's details to so many friends, who are looking to make a change.
- Jenny

“Thank you Sophia for providing such a fantastic service! You've transformed my wardrobe and helped me let go of the clothes I no longer love/wear. You were so kind and warm - and encouraged me to think about what actually gets worn and what doesn't. It's something I put off for a long time but you made it feel so easy and fun! I really enjoyed how you pulled looks together from my own clothes - and didn't push me into buying new things but how I could wear things differently. I now have a wardrobe that looks incredible and fills me with excitement when I get ready. Thank you!”

- Rupa

“I would definitely recommend Fine-Tuned Wardrobe to anyone who has lost their way wardrobe-wise and also with fashion. Sophia is like a breath of fresh air and can soon bring confidence…. showing how to put outfits together from your existing wardrobe and also what to discard if they look tired. She will try to sell the better items for you and the others go to charity… so much easier than doing it yourself.
She will also suggest a few items to add to your existing outfits and subsequently will research and forward those she thinks might be of interest to you.

Sophia is such a cheerful and enthusiastic person and obviously loves her job and I am so grateful to her. I now feel I have control back on the fashion-front and have a better understanding of what to wear/buy to flatter my shape which certainly helps to give confidence.
On top of that she will photograph you wearing the outfits she has put together and then will send you a personal “Look Book’ which you then have and can refer to when going out or when you next go clothes shopping.

On her departure I was left with beautifully tidy drawers and wardrobes which were colour coordinated and sorted out accordingly. Never in my life have they looked so neat and presentable

So a big THANK YOU to Sophia !”

- Yvonne

“Working with you, Sophia, has been so much more than a styling experience. Over the past decade I’ve burnt out professionally, become a mum, lived through the pandemic with 2 small children and as a result I had completely lost my identity. Combined with historic disordered eating and lifelong body dysmorphia I was feeling really unhappy with my appearance and getting dressed could be quite a traumatic experience. My clothes and appearance slid right down my list of priorities. Following our Zoom chat and in the lead up to the day I was beginning to feel much more interested and excited by clothes once again. The day itself was so fun and enlightening for me in many ways. Sophia you manage to be so compassionate yet assertive simultaneously. I simply felt like I was in safe and capable hands. Thanks to you my wardrobe looks bloody amazing! It has never looked so organised and tidy. This alone makes the experience worthwhile. Thank you! Since the experience I feel more confident and my clothes and appearance have become a priority once again - along with other aspects of my identity such as exercise! I’m taking the time to think about my outfits and taking more notice of and inspiration from clothes around me. Basically I’m enjoying clothes again - like I did when I was younger. I feel more confident and more ‘me’ than I have in years. The after care has been amazing too. You’re such a brilliant cheerleader! I’m so grateful for your expertise, it really has had a far reaching impact in my life. Thank you!”

- Laura

“Thanks Sophia for bringing energy and fun to the whole wardrobe refresh process. I loved working with you and recommend you to others looking for fashion style advice!”

- Caroline

“Just amazing! So professional and Sophia has changed my shopping habits for life. All parts of the experience were perfect and she tailored everything to suit my needs. I love my wardrobe and would recommend Sophia to all! Thank you!”

- Emma

Working with Sophia was a revelation. From the moment we started the process, she kicked my thinking about my style and my wardrobe into high gear. It was pretty confronting to realise that I only wear about 7% of my clothes. But it was also incredibly liberating to admit it and it made it so much easier to let them go when we had our face to face session. It also meant that the clothes I really loved were no longer hidden amongst the general 'blah-ness' of my wardrobe. I could find them and wear them even more. But that was only one part of the experience. The style-coaching was a revelation. I found it incredibly useful to let someone else reflect my style back to me. It has helped me re-define my style and increased my commitment to only buying what I really need. The whole experience was so worthwhile and has genuinely changed my thinking.

- Georgina

Well what can I say? This was the service I never knew I needed! I wish I’d been aware of this absolutely years ago, decades ago! It would have saved me so much wardrobe despair and money! I think it sums it up when I say that I cried at my wardrobe reveal and when I went away for a few days for work, on my return I went straight to my wardrobe and said to it ‘hello! I missed you!’ 😆 I’m still astounded at how much this has positively affected me and my mindset. The session was so much more than I expected and even imagined it would be. Sophia is so friendly and open and it was like hanging out with a friend - only thing missing was a glass of wine! The pre and post session mood boards are genius and again, inspiring. My children like to choose a look from it for me to wear but it’s also inspiring them to look at their clothes and style things differently and also to sort out what they no longer wear or what fits them. Even my husband has wardrobe envy! The layout of absolutely everything from shoes and belts to dresses and jeans to t shirts and leggings, means I can now actually ‘shop my wardrobe’ - and know what it means! We are so quick to spend money on clothes and accessories that we forget to invest in ourselves and what we have. Investing in myself is what I’m all for and I recommend this service to absolutely everyone. Sophia is a genius and is the wardrobe fairy we all need! 🧚🏽‍♂️

- Davina

"Sophia has legitimately changed my life. After two babies and a career change, I felt like I had lost any sense of style and was completely overwhelmed by my overstuffed wardrobes. They were full of things that didn't suit my new life and I constantly reached for safe pieces that were comfortable but didn't excite me or make me feel good. Sophia was ruthless - in the best kind of way - forcing me to really think about how my clothes made me feel and why I was holding onto them. She gave me some styling ideas I would never have thought to try and made me fall in love with my wardrobe again. I smile every time I open them and I have rediscovered the joy of putting an outfit together. Sophia will forever be my fashion fairy godmother."

- Gemma

“Making the most of what I already have was key to me. Financially, but also for my desire to want less - less to accommodate, less to decide each day. Sophia comes at styling with all the experience and passion I needed and left me with clarity and focus in my wardrobe!”

- Lou

"Sophia has legitimately changed my life. After two babies and a career change, I felt like I had lost any sense of style and was completely overwhelmed by my overstuffed wardrobes. They were full of things that didn't suit my new life and I constantly reached for safe pieces that were comfortable but didn't excite me or make me feel good. Sophia was ruthless - in the best kind of way - forcing me to really think about how my clothes made me feel and why I was holding onto them. She gave me some styling ideas I would never have thought to try and made me fall in love with my wardrobe again. I smile every time I open them and I have rediscovered the joy of putting an outfit together. Sophia will forever be my fashion fairy godmother."

- Gamma

“Sophia exudes positive energy and is so kind, dynamic and is passionate about helping others through styling and being sustainable I can't imagine there isn't anyone who wouldn't benefit from having a session with her. Before the session I felt very flat about my style and clothes and by the end I loved my wardrobe and definitely had a new confidence and spring in my step. I have really tried to take on board that I am dressing for me and so therefore I can wear what I like. I also realised I had some negative body issues and trusted Sophia when she showed me I could wear things I had been avoiding. I have a very busy schedule, but Sophia kept me on track to give her input before the session, including info for the mood board, so that I got the most out of her session, and made me think about where I was at before and what I wanted to achieve. Which is really healthy as then the changes come from you, helping you to feel empowered. Although, Sophia is stunning and incredibly stylish, she is not intimidating at all, as she has a heart of gold and genuinely wants to help others and in help the environment. I have hardly shopped since out session as she has filled any gaps in my wardrobe and really made me look at my motivations for shopping in the past. Although I wasn't a big shopper I was definitely swayed by bargains...and now I don't get swayed which is great. I am really grateful to Sophia for such a super service. My wardrobe has much less in it, I love each piece (or it shouldn't be there) and its so well organised that I save so much time getting ready. I also feel much more confident about what I wear and generally feel happier in my own skin...Sophia really helped me to view myself differently. Thank you so so much Sophia.”
- Lizzie

“The experience was absolutely brilliant. The pre chat really helped me to understand what to expect and every expectation was met. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I now have so many outfit ideas that I wouldn’t have though about before, each one makes me feel great when I wear it! The feeling once my wardrobe had been completely reorganised was amazing, it looked so lovely and only had the things in that I enjoy wearing so it makes me happy every time I open it!! Thank you so much for all your time, advice and support, the little ‘check ins’ every few weeks after the session have been a lovely way to check back on ideas/thoughts with you and get extra tips after the actual session was finished.”

- Rachel

“Fine Tuned Wardrobe is the complete package & I would wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone!!Before working with Sophia I felt that I had nothing to wear, even though I had a wardrobe full of clothes and really didn’t know how to get ‘me’ back, I felt frumpy and was struggling with my clothes and ended up in a uniform of jeans and sweatshirts. I just didn’t know where to start with the clothes I had. From the very beginning I found this such a fantastic service - fun, enlightening and educational. Sophia got back to me very promptly and with her warmth, knowledge, and expertise I soon found I was on the right path and surprised to find that I had a lot more to wear than I thought, she listened and took on board what I was saying about how I felt about my clothes, wardrobe and image, and helped me with these specifics. Working through various outfit ideas and ways to wear them together – trust me she is a genius! I had clothes that I hadn’t taken the tags off but now wear regularly. I genuinely shopped my wardrobe and am so happy with it, I feel like I have learnt so much about myself, she has given me knowledge about how to dress for my shape and how to put my pieces together and more importantly the confidence to wear them. Also, I have learnt about sustainable schemes for buying and selling items, she even took the time to source local schemes to me! The aftercare is just great, I have contacted Sophia for advice about something and again she responds with the same warmth, knowledge and expertise. Also, there is FTW on Instagram a great resource and some fabulous lives!!!”

- Dee

“Sophia exceeded any expectations I had. I knew it would be good but wasn't sure how much I would get from what info I’d given Sophia. She is most definitely the best at what she does!!!!
Sophia is friendly, approachable, enthusiastic, inspiring, empowering - just all round fabulous! She is focused and straight to the point, but makes you feel great. Listens to your likes and dislikes but is firm with pushing you to think outside the box - without being pushy! I think this is a service ALL women should invest in!”
- Esther

“I feel like I’ve got a whole new wardrobe.. I even went into town today and actually didn’t buy anything because I still feel I’ve got stuff to wear until spring time and I’m going to keep with good quality stuff now so not let myself even look in the cheaper high street shops. X”

- Katy

“You achieved everything I had hoped for and more! I loved the outfits you chose for me and have made a tidy profit from clothes I chose to sell on! Amazing! My wardrobe is more streamlined and less cluttered, and I have grown to love old items which I forgot I had. I am feeling more confident in myself and so happy with my wardrobe. Friends and family have even noticed a difference and have commented on how they love my new outfits!!!”

- Shannon

“What you have created is incredibly niche and such a feel good experience. Changing people's lives (and their wardrobes) as you gave me so much confidence when it came to my own style.”
- Rebekah
“Super fun and informative, great ideas and also a good boost to self confidence.”
- Dee
“I really enjoyed my zoom party with Sophia, the pre-party box was so cute and contained loads of goodies to use in the party and after! Kicking off with some games got everyone relaxed and the sections Sophia talked about with the styling were clearly defined and had great visuals to illustrate the tips. She encouraged us to ask questions and how we would translate some of the tips into our wardrobes which I liked. In the morning when I am getting ready I now think - what would Sophia wear!!!!”
- Jennie

“Sophia made the whole experience fantastic, from the initial WhatsApp group, delivery of the boxes and the event itself. The boxes were an absolute treat, and really well thought out. She was professional and fun, and really helped every one of us attending to feel better about ourselves and how we can use our wardrobes to dress in a more structured and stylish way. I would 100% recommend for a girls night!!”

- Katie

“I really enjoyed the zoom call and came away inspired to the point I wanted to clear my wardrobe out there and then! I did the next day and reduced what I have so I concentrated on clothes that made me feel good. Also made me think more about accessories and using items I own rather than ordering more items online. Was well presented and lots of fun.”

- Babs

“I would definitely recommend a Fine tune wardrobe, I found the whole experience uplifting and a real booster. I feel I have a better understanding of my wardrobe, more confidence with my clothes and have a new understanding of sustainability. Before I was caught up in the fashion race! Every weekend I was buying a new outfit trying to keep up with the new trends. After having my daughter, I felt I didn't have the confidence with my clothes and felt like I had nothing to wear. From the moment Sophia came into my house it was smiles, positivity and understanding. At first I did feel a bit embarrassed with how many clothes I had and didn't wear but Sophia soon made me feel at ease. She talked me through my wardrobe in a personal way and picked up key pieces. She had put outfits together that never thought of putting together and gave me some great tips! by the end I literally felt like I had a new clean wardrobe. Sophia took my unwanted clothes and sorted them into 2 , one for charity(fab!) and the other to sell! I couldn't recommend her enough, not only did I feel like I got a new wardrobe I made some good money with my unwanted clothes. I keep up to date with her social media as i feel I'm still learning so much, she's amazing!! Sophia also said i could contact her anytime if i need any help, I'm sure i will in the future!! Thank you xxx”

- Hellen

“Sophia came and organised my Wardrobe for me and I had no idea what a difference it was going to make to my life, now I have outfits at my fingertips and for a busy mum of 2 that’s just what I needed. My confidence has grown and grown. Thank you.”

- Jade

“It's really important to me to be as sustainable as possible with my wardrobe. Sophia is creative, lots of new ideas and works with you on how clothes can make you feel. Because when you feel better, comfortable, stylish, you achieve more.
The confidence and 1:1 support before, during and after zoom is amazing. It's like having your own cheerleader.
One of the reasons I chose to work with Sophia was I wanted to be more confident on zoom, and this has by far exceeded my expectations as I'm making use of a wardrobe with a few tweaks, use of colour, skirts, dresses everything for the weekend and casual not just zoom calls and office wear.
My business is thriving and I'm showing up to Instagram lives, interviews, feeling and looking great!
I have no doubt potential customers and partners have more confidence in me, because I feel better and more confident about myself!
Thank you, Sophia! Xx”

- Tracy

“I really enjoyed the evening. It was totally up my street and just the perfect way to spend a lockdown Saturday night to be honest! I loved your focus on body positivity and how it’s the most important place to start. I found your style guides really inspiring and just want your whole wardrobe!! The Zoom box was a real treat; full of perfect goodies for some pampering. You are such a fun, charismatic and warm person you put everyone at ease and believe me not everyone was feeling comfortable about the party. It was wonderful and I am so grateful for your time, work and expertise. Thank you!”