You wouldn't think a cardiac specialist would ever consider a fashion situation life or death, but sometimes the wardrobe flat lines. It was my son's bar mitzvah and my wife drove in to New York to pick up two preordered suits, but for some reason the store was closed. Believe it or not, the guy who is my personal shopper arranged to have the suits altered and sent to us in time for the big event. Clearly, that was way beyond his call of duty, yet it meant so much to us. The problem is that finding a personal shopper willing to deliver this kind of service isn't as easy as letting your fingers do the walking.
Most professionals come as referrals from other clients, a colleague's wife or one's own spouse.
Sometimes, the referral might come from a sales person on the floor. Be assured, however, the first measurement taken must be the one that ensures a good working relationship with your personal shopper. It's imperative that he or she knows you and your preferences and that your personalities fit like, well, a glove. Visits to a client's home are often warranted to weed out or optimize existing wardrobe choices. Developing trust and a close relationship with your personal shopper may ensure that he or she will be able to buy clothes for you, gifts for her and recommend or reserve hotels, restaurants and entertainment worldwide.