Shop With Val
Shop With Val

Shop With Val

$150/hour
2 hour minimum


Services needed
Clothing needed

Responds within a day

Introduction
Shop With Val's clientele is as diverse as NYC, the city it started in. No matter how challenging or unique your request is we've got you covered! Over the years, Shop With Val has styled hundreds of men and women, spanning 24 countries. Our portfolio includes clients that are all shapes and sizes, looking for everything from workwear to casual wear, special occasion and bridal. We offer a range of services including Closet Consults and Organization, In-Person and Virtual Personal Shopping sessions, Style Lookbooks, and hosting style workshops and fashion events. We truly are your one-stop shop for all your wardrobe and styling needs. There are so many things we love about our job... 1) The diversity of our clientele. Shop With Val's portfolio consists of over 400 clients - both men and women, ranging from ages 12-82, sizes 00 petite-24, and spanning across 24 countries! 2) We love helping people. Whether we're working with clients who live abroad or with our locals on a seasonal basis we love getting to know our clients, staying in touch with them to see how they're enjoying their new purchases, and seeing the impact our services have on their lives personally and professionally. 3) We get to do what we love! Although many people find it strange that we enjoy going through people's closets and shopping for hours on end we truly love helping people make sense of their wardrobe and feel good about themselves. We enjoy sharing our passion and skill set with others to make this dreadful task for many efficient and even enjoyable!
Overview

Hired 27 times

13 similar jobs done near you

Background checked

3 employees

14 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2018

Featured Projects

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Sharon F.
Jan 28, 2023
My husband gifted me with a Shop with Val experience for the holidays and it will be hard for him to top this gift! It started with the closet consultation where we went through and got rid of a lot of pieces I hadn't worn since college. We ended up going on two shopping outings and the style lookbook was helpful to tie it all together. I've learned a lot from Val about how to dress for my body type and have loved feeling more confident with my wardrobe. Thank you, Val!
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Bara M.
Feb 19, 2020
I have used just about every one of Val’s services- wardrobe cleanup, in-person shopping, online recommendations, and putting together a look book, and have benefited from all of them. My main motivation was that I don’t like clothes shopping when it’s something I have to do— it’s stressful and time consuming. I was rewearing the same things all the time because I didn’t like most of what I owned, and the items I did wear I always wore the same way. Before finding Val I tried Stitch Fix and Trunk Club with pretty poor results. I also tried free personal shoppers at department stores but I always felt like I left having paid for stuff that didn’t look good on me, likely because they got commission for everything they sold me. Then I found Val. I think it was super helpful to start with the wardrobe consult so she could see what I already had to work with, get to know what I liked, and see how things looked on me. It also motivated me to get rid of a ton. I wanted to rebuild the majority of my wardrobe so I did two separate shopping trips in two different seasons. It was so much better than the free department store experience- she doesn’t get any commission so doesn’t hesitate to tell you what doesn’t work, and taught me about how to wear stuff- like how to dress the same top up or down or take it from work to a date after. I love that I can just flip through the look book on my phone and pick out an outfit without thinking about it, but if you have to do without a service that’s the one I think I got the least bang for my buck for—I would have liked to get more outfits put together for the price. 10/10 recommend!
Shop With Val's reply
Thank you for the glowing review. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you and I’m so proud of all the progress we made over the last six months. I hope you enjoy all the fab new additions to your wardrobe!
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Calyn W.
Mar 14, 2018
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I can be indecisive so I wanted Val to help me in that area. She understood my request, took the emotion out of it, and gave me yes/no answers. She would explain why she would say yes to things along with the why behind the non keepers. She would also give suggestions on how to replace items or make substitutions in my wardrobe. I also got a follow up email with a list of items my closet was missing. Overall, it has been a great experience, and I have learned a lot.
Shop With Val's reply
Thanks for the great review, Calyn. I'm glad you enjoyed your Closet Consultation and learned a lot. I hope to assist you with your shopping needs next time!
Wardrobe Consulting
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Desiree Y.
Jan 28, 2018
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My first shopping experience with Val was Amazing! I can’t believe we accomplished so much in 4 hours. Val is professional, non judgmental, respectful, kind and there is no question that she is very good at what she does. I am looking forward to my next session and I feel confident that I will have a wardrobe that I will be proud very soon.

Details: 41 - 50 years old • Improve professional image • Color expertise • Complete closet overhaul • Personal shopping - several new pieces • Work clothes • Weekend wear • I travel to the wardrobe consultant • The wardrobe consultant travels to me

Shop With Val's reply
Thank you, Desiree! Your first appointment was off to an incredible start! I look forward to continuing to work with you to build a fabulous new wardrobe. Enjoy all your new pieces! See you soon!
Wardrobe Consulting
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Erica J.
Aug 15, 2017
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I had the most fabulous experience working with Valerie. She was able to accommodate my request on short notice and put me at ease regarding my wardrobe woes from the moment we spoke on the phone. She had a fitting room set up with a nice variety of outfits already styled and made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable - and I never say that about shopping! She was very efficient with her time and I was thrilled with all the new purchases I got. I can't wait to work with her again to help me rebuild my wardrobe!
Shop With Val's reply
Thank you, Erica. It was a pleasure assisting you. I can assure you that each time we meet the experience becomes even more enjoyable. I hope you are getting great wear out of all your new pieces. See you in a few weeks!
Wardrobe Consulting
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Valerie Halfon