Debbie, OR

“My own sense of fashion is more along the classic line, but I don’t always get it right and my intuition is not strong in this area.  Ellen has helped me sort through my closet, both in person and virtually.  Recently, she conducted a virtual “In Your Closet” session to help me select outfits and find new combinations with what I had, and coached me through building an outfit that would serve me well for an important speaking engagement.  She also explained why some things work together and some do not, and kept it all in context with where I would be speaking as well as my own sense of style.  She wanted me to feel confident and present my best self; she helped me achieve that!

I have attended a ~DressUp StepUp~ virtual workshop and I’ve had Ellen shop with me, both in person and virtually.  All these experiences have helped me learn and succeed.  I will never have her intuition, but with Ellen as a resource I can focus on the things I really am good at and get a refresher on my wardrobe when I need one.  I highly recommend ~DressUp StepUp~ for one-time coaching, a workshop, ongoing guidance – whatever a woman needs in order to feel confidently herself!”

Shellie, WA

“Ellen has always gone above and beyond for our Women Veterans and military spouses. She has truly shown us what our NEXT in fashion and function could be beyond the uniform.”

Carmen, TX

“I was instantly encouraged by Ellen and her work. After our virtual “In Your Closet” experience, I spent 5 hours in my closet, doing laundry, packing things up and reorganizing. Feels amazing to have tackled this overdue project. I now have over 75 empty hangers after the purge! I feel more confident in being selective when buying clothes in the future thanks to Ellen’s insight in selecting tops for my body and style. I have already begun recommending her!”

Sandy, WA

“From start to finish, this experience was a very enjoyable one. Ellen’s questionnaire really helped me get a good idea as to what I really wanted to accomplish with the session. I loved how she tried to get a sense of who I was even before she met me. The day of my experience, I was greeted with my favorite coffee and chocolates! This was just the start of the pampering process. After showing me several things she picked out, Ellen sent me out to the store to find more things (which was not easy cause she already found so many items I would have picked). She showed me how to mix and match pieces to maximize my wardrobe in ways I never thought of doing. I really enjoyed my experience. Ellen is knowledgeable and I can tell she loves what she does…helping women be the best they can be!”

Janette, WA

“I am so happy for DressUp StepUp’s launch! Ellen helped make my shopping experience fun and uplifting again. Being older and retired gave me new challenges in wardrobe and appearance. My body has changed now to…more settled? LOL. I wanted to look fresh in today’s styles while being more casual. Ellen listened and paid attention to my tastes. She found things I would choose and pushed me towards looks that I liked and ended up purchasing. She has a calm demeaner, patience for understanding what I felt good wearing, and a great attitude. She will make you feel good about yourself again and not overwhelmed in any way. Ellen is the best at what she does!”

Carrie, IN

“Ellen is so knowledgeable and gave me great advice on combining some separates into outfits I like for my business-casual look. Her greatest skill, though, is how she encourages others to feel confident about themselves. By the end of my closet session, I felt well-dressed!”

Carissa, WA

“You know how passionate Ellen is about her services the moment you start working with her. She made sure I felt comfortable before our shopping experience even began. She worked closely with me to prepare for our Stylist Experience so that we were making the most of our time. She picked out a few things I wouldn’t have picked for myself, and they ended up being my top favorites! By the end, I was even feeling confident in myself and mixing my items together for more wardrobe options!”