The Character Development
Method™
A proprietary 5-act process that transforms personal styling into character architecture for your life
This isn't styling—it's the same costume design background that created Queen Charlotte's iconic wardrobe, now applied to your personal transformation. A comprehensive methodology built on decades of visual storytelling mastery.
Why Costume Design Creates Superior Styling
My costume design background brings a depth of expertise that transforms the styling experience. Here's why it matters for your transformation.
Character Psychology
I study your motivation, backstory, and where you're headed. We'll work together to create style that tells your authentic story and supports where you want to go next.
Visual Storytelling Mastery
Every costume choice in film communicates narrative. I translate this expertise to ensure your wardrobe communicates confidence, authority, approachability—whatever your story requires.
Technical Precision
Understanding how clothing photographs, moves, and reads in different lighting means knowing how you'll appear in boardrooms, on video calls, at events, and in photographs.
Collaborative Artistry
I bring a collaborative approach to your transformation—listening deeply, integrating your feedback, co-creating your vision. This is a partnership where your goals guide every decision.
Long-Term Arc Development
Creating character wardrobes that evolve across entire series translates to building wardrobes that grow with you through different life chapters and professional stages.
Quality Standards
Work recognized by the Television Academy brings this caliber of attention to detail, research, and execution to your personal wardrobe transformation.
The 5-Act Transformation Process
Each act builds upon the last, creating a comprehensive transformation that goes far deeper than shopping and outfit creation. This is wardrobe architecture with narrative purpose.
Discovery
Understanding Your Character
We begin with deep character analysis—not surface-level style quizzes, but comprehensive life mapping. I conduct in-depth consultations exploring your career trajectory, lifestyle patterns, body relationship, color psychology, and personal aesthetic preferences. This is costume research applied to your life story.
What Happens
- Comprehensive lifestyle audit and goal assessment
- Body analysis session with professional measurements
- Color theory consultation (undertones, power colors, palette development)
- Personality and archetype assessment
- Style history and relationship exploration
- Brand analysis (how you're perceived vs. how you want to be seen)
- Closet photography and preliminary inventory
Comprehensive document including body analysis, color palette, style archetypes, lifestyle requirements, transformation goals, and strategic roadmap
Analysis
Current State Assessment
With your Character Style Profile complete, we'll assess your existing wardrobe against your transformation goals. This comprehensive closet audit evaluates every piece for fit, condition, versatility, and alignment with your style identity. I apply a costume designer's eye to identify what stays, what goes, and what needs alteration.
What Happens
- Complete closet inventory and categorization
- Fit evaluation on every garment (with alteration notes)
- Cost-per-wear analysis for investment justification
- Gap identification (what's missing for your lifestyle needs)
- Color and style cohesion assessment
- Accessories and shoes audit
- Storage and organization optimization
Detailed analysis with Keep/Alter/Donate categories, alteration specifications, wardrobe gaps, and shopping priority list
Design
Your Style Architecture
This is where costume design expertise truly shines. I create mood boards, develop capsule wardrobe concepts, and design your comprehensive style architecture. Like designing costumes for a character across an entire series, I plan wardrobes that work cohesively while expressing different facets of your identity.
What Happens
- Visual mood board creation (inspiration imagery, color stories, style references)
- Capsule wardrobe planning for different life contexts (work, social, travel)
- Outfit concept sketching and planning
- Shopping strategy development (retailers, price points, timing)
- Budget allocation planning (investment pieces vs. trend pieces)
- Tailoring strategy and vendor identification
- Timeline creation for shopping, alterations, and styling sessions
40-60 page strategic plan including mood boards, shopping lists, budget allocation, capsule wardrobe concepts, and implementation timeline
Production
Bringing Your Vision to Life
Now we'll execute the vision together. I personally curate and pre-pull pieces before our shopping appointments, providing an elevated luxury experience. This isn't wandering department stores—it's strategic acquisition of investment pieces with costume designer precision. You'll have access to designer showrooms, vintage specialists, and exclusive boutiques.
What Happens
- I pre-pull pieces at retailers before your arrival
- Private shopping appointments at luxury boutiques and showrooms
- Vintage and consignment sourcing for unique investment pieces
- Contemporary designer and accessible luxury brand curation
- Tailoring coordination with trusted specialists
- Accessories and shoes sourcing (jewelry, bags, belts, shoes)
- Final fitting appointments for altered pieces
New wardrobe pieces (quantity varies by package), detailed alteration specifications, and ongoing acquisition list for future seasons
Direction
Performance Ready
The final act transforms your wardrobe into daily confidence. I create comprehensive outfit combinations, develop your digital styling portal, and provide ongoing direction. Like a costume designer ensuring actors feel confident in their costumes, I ensure you're empowered to style yourself with authority and ease.
What Happens
- Complete outfit creation sessions (mixing old and new pieces)
- Photography of every outfit for digital reference
- Digital styling portal development with outfit combinations
- Event packing guides and travel capsule creation
- Video styling tutorials for complex pieces
- Maintenance and care instructions
- Seasonal transition planning and ongoing support structure
Professional lookbook with 50-100+ outfit combinations, styling notes, occasion guidance, packing lists, and maintenance instructions. Accessible via mobile app or web browser.
Your 12-Week Journey
A typical Signature Transformation follows this timeline, with flexibility to accommodate your schedule and needs
Discovery & Analysis
Deep character exploration and wardrobe assessment
Design Planning
Creating your style architecture blueprint
Production Shopping
Strategic acquisition and tailoring coordination
Direction & Styling
Outfit creation and digital portal development
Continued Support
6-month support period with quarterly check-ins
Why This Process Works
No Quick Fixes
True transformation takes time. We don't rush through shopping sessions or skip the foundational character work. Each phase builds essential understanding that informs everything that follows.
Comprehensive, Not Piecemeal
Every element connects—your color analysis informs shopping, which connects to outfit creation, which supports your goals. Nothing is isolated or disconnected.
Investment Protection
By thoroughly understanding you first, we avoid expensive mistakes. Every purchase is strategic, intentional, and aligned with your complete style architecture.
Lasting Empowerment
The digital portal, style education, and comprehensive support mean you're not dependent on me forever. You're empowered to continue your style evolution with confidence.
Holistic Transformation
We'll address the psychological, practical, and aesthetic dimensions of style. This isn't just about looking good—it's about feeling authentic, confident, and aligned with your identity.
Bringing Your Vision to Life
Every detail receives meticulous attention. From measurement accuracy to tailoring specifications to outfit photography—excellence in every aspect of your transformation.
Investment in Your Transformation
The Character Development Method is available in three tiers, each delivering the complete 5-Act process with varying levels of depth and support
Foundation
$8,000 - $10,000
8-10 weeks
Complete 5-Act process with essential deliverables and focused transformation scope
- All 5 Acts included
- Character Style Profile (20 pages)
- Wardrobe Audit Report
- Style Architecture Blueprint
- 2-3 shopping sessions
- Digital Lookbook (25-30 outfits)
- 3-month email support
Signature
$15,000 - $20,000
12 weeks + 6 months support
The complete transformation with me personally guiding every session and comprehensive support
- All 5 Acts with extended depth
- Character Style Profile (30+ pages)
- Comprehensive Audit Report
- Style Architecture Blueprint (60 pages)
- 4-6 shopping experiences
- Event styling included
- Digital Lookbook (50-75 outfits)
- 6-month ongoing support
- Quarterly check-ins
Couture
$35,000 - $50,000+
12 weeks + 12 months support
White-glove transformation experience with unlimited access and year-long evolution partnership
- Everything in Signature
- Unlimited consultation hours
- Travel to client (if needed)
- VIP designer showroom access
- Private trunk shows
- Family/partner styling
- Digital Lookbook (100+ outfits)
- Year-long style direction
- Monthly check-ins
- Priority scheduling
Investment includes my services, deliverables, and support. Wardrobe purchases (clothing, shoes, accessories) are separate and determined by your budget and goals. Most clients invest $10,000-$50,000+ in wardrobe acquisitions, though this varies significantly based on individual needs and existing wardrobe quality.
Ready to Experience the Method?
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to discuss your transformation goals and learn how the Character Development Method can be customized for your unique journey. This is not a sales call—it's a strategic conversation about whether this process is right for you.