International stylist Gabrielle Teare has gone from being on the speed-dial of the affluent in London to styling for the press tour of Confessions of a Shopaholic, the new yet to be named Emily Blunt movie and yes, we said it… Tinkerbell for Disney’s new fashion initiative.
Nolcha's Lynn Furge sat down with her loyal columnist to discuss her rise to fame on a media level.
Lynn Furge: So you have taken on styling for Disney and specifically the Confessions of a Shopaholic tour how do plan to make the transition from dressing specific clients in a one on one setting to dressing a whole group of women that just want style advice?
Gabrielle Teare: I already provide style advice for many PR companies, websites and magazines on specific projects such as "What to wear for work"/ "Valentine's, First Date”. I have an agony aunt service on Definitive Diva.Com and I write for many online social network sites providing style advice so I am used to providing advice for women on a whole and actually helpful shopping rules can apply for anyone.
LF: Isla Fisher was dressed by the great Pat Field with a huge styling budget and a lot of amazing camera angles. What advice do you have for women who want to take style risks, but don’t have a stylist at home all of the time?
GT: Build a capsule wardrobe by investing in a few key pieces. Make sure you buy the right size. Many of my clients but their clothes too big. A very good quality plain white shirt. Good sources are Emporio Armani and Nara Camiche. Great fitted colored jacket to suit your style and shape. (Zara, Emporio Armani, Gucci) The little black dress to take you anywhere. (Dolce and Gabbana, RM, Alexander McQueen) Perfect jeans to suit your shape. (Acne for high waisted, Seven for hipsters Rock and Republic) A pencil skirt for the office or a great night out. (RM, Gucci, Reiss) If you build on these 5 key pieces you have the beginnings of a capsule wardrobe which will work for you.
LF: What are your top three tips to shopping on a budget?
GT: In the current climate, buy “style” rather than “fashion”, invest in the classic pieces that will last many seasons. Reserve fashion for shoes and bags that easily update an outfit, true fashion pieces should be kept to cheaper items. Last years’ sleeveless expensive jacket is almost certainly destined to remain unworn. “Style” is what we actually wear 90% of the time so it makes sense to spend money here.
Use a Personal Shopper to be disciplined and buy items that you love that will last. You can have style on any budget.
Use a Personal Shopper to be disciplined and buy items that you love that will last. You can have style on any budget.
LF: This movie was all about romance and making your way as a business woman. What is your number one pick for an interview outfit? What about first date?
GT: The number one pick for an interview is a well tailored suit. Spend money on this and aim to keep it for several years. A crisp white shirt worn underneath and you will get your dream job. It is personal choice whether you favor trousers or a skirt suit, for me I would always choose a skirt, I think women should maximize their natural looks and show their figure.
For a first date: If you are going to a restaurant, a party, or a smart cocktail bar I would always choose a Little Black Dress. The dress should be fitted to your shape and reveal some cleavage but not excessively so. Wear great underwear and a simple pair of black court shoes or sandals and you will sizzle. Black is also a great choice on a budget as the material will generally look more expensive in black.
Dresses cut under the bust skim over a tummy and look flattering. If you are hourglass choose a style that is fitted at the waist. Micro-skirts are best avoided, but miniskirts if you have great legs are fine. To really wow a man another option is to wear red, this is the ultimate passion choice and will make a great impression from the outset. For true style, a tip I picked up in Milan is to wear red with red, this is a literally traffic stopping look.
If you are going to the cinema or similar casual event then the choice is simple. Jeans suit most people but do not look like you have made an effort. Swap them for black or white jeans with a colored top and suddenly style appears.
LF: Rumor has it you will be working on a film with Emily Blunt as well. What will your role be “chief stylist” are you wardrobing or doing the press tour etc?
GT: I will be doing press interviews and media coverage and advising on fashion and styling as it relates to the film.
LF: How do you decipher the difference between dressing an actress for her role and dressing her for the press tour as herself promoting that role?
GT: The two are very different. An actress "in role" may wear a costume or may dress down according to the role. For a press tour it is all out dressing to be noticed and to impress.
LF: Social media is huge right now, and it looks like it isn’t going anywhere, what do you think women should pay attention to and what do you think they should just skip over and hit “delete” in terms of e-mail blasts, sales, shopping invites etc.
GT: Social media is rapidly eclipsing ordinary press many sales, invites are only going to appear on these sites. If you ignore this then opportunities will pass you by. The problem is information overload so I would advise people to stick to sites that they love and trust like Nolcha.
LF: Everyone in fashion says “dress to please yourself and not to follow a trend” what do you say to the woman who claims she is pleased by her 1980’s high-waisted denim, bad shoes and permed hair? How do you get her into the current decade?
GT: This is hard and I had a client just like this recently. I think the main point is to make clear that they have come to see me for a reason. I immediately make them look about 10-15 years younger by shortening hemlines etc. Generally women are enthralled when they look in the mirror and can see for themselves that they look fantastic. I think that seeing a stylist regularly every 5-8 years or so would stop people falling into a rut and save money in the long run as they buy less clothes.
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