My clients are a mix of successful corporate women, athletes, moms, musicians, attorneys, and more, that all range between 35 and 65 years old. Though their daily lives vary drastically, one thing they all have in common is that they're bored, exhausted, and over the way they've been dressing for years. They're looking to make a transformation.

The first thing I try to assess is what my clients are looking for and why. Then, I just listen. Many of the clients I work with are going or have gone through some sort of life change—divorce, weight loss, a new career path, post-pregnancy—so listening helps me devise a plan that fits their situation.

Let's face it; EVERYBODY has their own inherent style, be it my cup of tea or not. I believe my job is to either enhance or take away from areas to refine that style. I like to make my clients shine, highlighting whatever makes them unique, and possibly introduce them to a new part of their style they haven't explored yet.

So many, so I'll condense it to four!

1. BRUNELLO CUCCINELLI for introducing us to the elegance of the rustic Italian countryman.

2. RALPH LAUREN for his brilliant portrayal of Americana as a whole — the dress, the cars, the home, the lifestyle.

3. TOM FORD for singlehandedly taking a nearly 100-year-old fashion house and reintroducing it at a time when nobody was interested only to create a fashion frenzy that to this day hasn't been matched.

4. YSL for taking a chance with boundary-pushing designs in a time when "a lady" wasn't supposed to don such clothing.

The three essential clothing items every woman should have are:

1. "Go to" blazer. We carry everything from Theory to Circolo 1901 and my personal favorite Smythe.
2. Lingerie that makes them feel sexy.
3. A great pair of jeans for every day of the week. We currently have some great new silhouettes from L'Agence and longtime classics from Adriano Goldschmied.

My absolute best advice is to jump on the net and look around the globe. There are so many amazingly dressed women with great style and ideas to emulate. Search for trends that you're trying to understand better like "Cashmere Bra" or type in specifics that you already own that you want to style differently like "High Boots Street Style."

Frankly, I don't watch much regular TV, but I do find inspiration in movies—classics and new. Current favorites include Atomic Blonde with Charlize Theron, Ocean's Eight (they did an amazing job on Cate Blanchett's characters style), and I loved Ford vs. Ferrari. The timeless tailoring and traditional men's garments are always en vogue.

Here are three of my favorite ways to style a T-shirt:
1. White tank + fitted blazer sans bra. I recommendATM COLLECTION's Ribbed Modal Boy Tankand anything Smythe.
2. White muscle shirt + leather leggings.Zadig and Voltairemake great leather.
3. White fitted V-neck tee + tight vintage 501 Levis. For the top, chooseL'Agence Becca V-Neck.

Depends on the boots! We just got in some incredible ones from Paloma Barcello andAlias Mae.You cannot beat a lug sole balanced with exceptional tailoring and lines. A sleek pointed toe and smooth leather complete an elevated denim aesthetic as well.

To set up an appointment with Timothy
Call us at 303-333-8686
Email: elisa@garbarinishop.com