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About
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 including clients that are petite, plus size, dress modestly, need maternity wear and are looking for everything from workwear to casual wear, special occasion and bridal. We offer a range of services from Closet Consultations, to personal shopping and styling sessions, creating lookbooks, and even offer style workshops. 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 300 clients ranging from ages 12-80 and sizes 00 petite-24, spanning 22 countries!
2) We love helping people. Whether we're working with clients who live abroad or 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 84 times
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3 employees
16 years in business
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2017
Services offered
Services needed
Image assessment
Wardrobe audit
Personal shopping
Clothing needed
Work clothes
Weekend wear
Cocktail/dinner party attire
Fashion
Women's fashion
Men's fashion
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Peter K.
Nov 3, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Val is extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional and is easy to work with. I am very pleased that I retained Val to help me with my wardrobe.
Wardrobe Consulting
Melissa B.
May 4, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
I recently hired Shop with Val to help me prepare for a new job that required a work wardrobe overhaul. Val was amazing in every way. She clearly has impeccable taste in fashion, but also upholds the highest standard of professionalism, patience, and kindness throughout her process. She expertly blends her clients' wants and needs with her own wealth of knowledge.
I decided to start with the closet consultation service so Val could help me take stock of what I needed most in the work department. As soon as she stepped into my apartment, Val was nothing but kind, sensitive, and professional. She never made me feel the least bit shamed about my closet and she created a comprehensive list of items to prepare us for the shopping trip to come.
Then came the big shopping day. It was by far the best shopping experience I have ever had! Val took care of all the no-fun parts like swapping sizes and searching through racks. When I walked into the dressing room at the start of our session, she had already prepared a huge selection for me to choose from. All I had to do was try on! This made the quality of the experience so much more enjoyable and efficient. By the end, I came away with 40+ new items! 6 weeks later, I still have new clothes to wear to the office and the joy over my new wardrobe has not worn off. I haven't been this excited to get dressed since I was a teenager and I have Val to thank!
Details: 31 - 40 years old • Personal shopping • Wardrobe audit • Work clothes • Women's fashion • The wardrobe consultant travels to me
Shop With Val's reply
Thank you so much, Melissa. We made some pretty incredible progress. I’m glad to hear you are enjoying your new wardrobe. You got so many beautiful pieces. I look forward to continuing to assist you.
Wardrobe Consulting
Anne P.
Jul 9, 2013
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Hired on Thumbtack
Val does her job with ease. Very time efficient and organised. Excellent with judging what styles and colours work on skin tone, height, shape etc. Opened my wardrobe up to a ton of possibilities! I will definitely be seeing her again next year for another annual shop.
Wardrobe Consulting
Robert D.
Jun 28, 2013
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Hired on Thumbtack
Val is a really great personal shopper to work with. I am a guy who doesn't like to put a whole lot of effort into my shopping, and she made the whole experience very easy for me. She has great inputs and suggestions for what you should wear and how/what you should wear it with. You meet up with her for an initial consultation, which was very laid back and she just asked a bunch of questions to try and get an idea for what you are looking for and your style. And then after that, we set up a date to meet again and she had coordinated everything for our itinerary of shopping. Also, the price seems pretty good compared to some other services around the NYC area. Overall, I would recommend her as a personal shopper and I plan on meeting up with her again several times this year in order to update my closet!
Wardrobe Consulting
Rachel M.
Nov 18, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a good time shopping with Val and really appreciated the advice she gave on my wardrobe choices. She took the time to understand what I was looking for in advance of the shopping trip and had everything ready to go in the dressing room by the time I arrived. I purchased a lot of great pieces with her and was easily able to supplement and exchange a few things that I changed my mind about a few days later.
Shop With Val's reply
Hi Rachel, Thank you your review! You got so many great pieces during our time together. I hope you're enjoying everything and I look forward to working with you again soon!
Wardrobe Consulting
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Valerie Halfon
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Unlike many competitors, all of our rates are available on our website, shopwithval.com. There are no hidden fees. Wardrobe updates are available for $460 and include up to four hours of shopping. Other services like a Closet Consultation are offered at a flat rate of $395 (including up to 3 hrs) and a Home Rescue Visit (2 hr in-home session to build you a lookbook) is offered for $260. The best part is that if you are interested in more than one service or looking to work together on a regular basis, we offer a number of discounted packages that allow you to save up to 25% simply by purchasing your services together.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When working with a new client we like to learn as much as we can about them so that we can customize a plan that is catered to their needs. We send new clients a detailed questionnaire so that we can gather information regarding style preferences, measurements, and budget. This information allows us to select stores and designers that we feel would be a good match.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
In 2010, our CEO, Valerie, was hired to help a friend in need after she had put on some weight and found herself in a style rut. After just a few hours together, she walked away with tons of new pieces that she kept saying, "I would have never picked this out myself, but I love it!" She was standing up a little taller and full of smiles and confidence. After having great success with her friend, Valerie realized it was time to put her shopping and styling skills to good use to help others the same way. A few months later, Shop With Val was born.
