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For the first time in my life, I felt I needed professional help with choosing outfits and shopping for myself. As a mother of three, my wardrobe had gradually become almost entirely black jeans and oversized T-shirts. Black always felt like the easiest choice in the morning — practical, forgiving, and safe when you are constantly at risk of being touched by little chocolate-covered hands or splashed with muddy water while cycling to work.
At some point, I realized that invitations to fun events or business trips were making me anxious. Instead of thinking, “What a wonderful opportunity,” I would think, “But I have nothing to wear.” Since shopping has never been my favorite activity, and because I have often thought of myself as somewhat style-blind, I decided to find someone who could truly help: someone who knew the stores, understood what colors and silhouettes would suit me, and could guide me in building a beautiful, practical capsule wardrobe that could be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
As I had a few trips to Munich ahead, I searched Instagram and found Heide. I instantly loved her style and felt she might be exactly the right person for this seemingly impossible mission. Before we met, we had a phone call during which she took the time to understand my preferences, the brands and styles I usually gravitate towards, and what I was hoping to find. Based on that, she preselected the stores we would visit, and then we scheduled a shopping trip together.
When we finally met in Munich, we spent three fantastic hours together. Heide introduced me to hidden gems — small boutiques run by entrepreneurial women, with carefully curated selections of clothing, shoes, and accessories. She was incredibly patient with me, and despite my instinctive fear of anything colorful after 16 years of wearing almost only black, she gently encouraged me to try a few bolder options.
In the end, I walked away with several wonderful pieces, including white jeans. White jeans — basically a nightmare for a mother, a cyclist, and someone who feels she has lost her waist after having children. And yet, almost magically, they looked and felt so good on me that I simply could not leave them behind. To my surprise, I was also two sizes smaller than I had initially thought.
I was especially grateful for Heide’s choice of stores and brands. I usually shop at semi-fast-fashion brands, but she introduced me to Scandinavian and German labels that were no more expensive and offered much better quality — beautiful materials like eco-certified cotton, silk, and mohair, all at very reasonable prices. It did not break the bank.
What I appreciated most was that Heide truly listened. Throughout the whole experience, she paid close attention to my opinions and took them into account when selecting colors, styles, and pieces. The three hours passed in what felt like minutes, and I came away not with a pile of clothes I would be too nervous to wear, but with a carefully chosen foundation for a capsule wardrobe that can easily be dressed up or down.
I also discovered several new brands that suit me beautifully, and later I bought a few more items from their web shops to complete the looks. I absolutely love my new clothes, and whenever I wear them, it feels like spring has arrived.
I am very grateful to Heide for her help and advice. It was my first experience like this, and it was exactly how I had hoped it would be. My journey back to color and bolder styles has only just begun, and I very much hope to use Heide’s styling expertise again in the future whenever I visit Munich.
