What a difference a few days and a custom suit make. I posted Part I of this blog on Wednesday, March 11th not realizing the turn of events that would take place by the end of the week. Last week I talked about my misfortunes because of my failure of not knowing the language of opportunity. But redemption is a sweet reward.
While leaving an appointment in Bryn Mawr around 2:00PM on Friday, I received a phone call from one on my new high profile clients who needed immediate attention for an event that was taking place that evening at 6:00PM. I needed to style a member of his team for the event, deliver and make sure everything fit and looked perfectly by 5:15PM. I was still an hour away from downtown. This was going to be tough. Especially, when I never met the person. This was worst than a blind date. From what I have heard...
Needless to say everything went better than expected (more details in the Blog post, “Opportunities of a Lifetime). I get to the event; I mingle a little, make sure my clients are all ok and look great. By the way, hearing the compliments on their appearance was enough for me to make my day considering the last minute challenges.
As the event is moving along the program starts and in comes the MC of the event. HOLY SCHUCKS! It’s the same person. The same prospective client that I missed 7 years ago! You know, remember the post…me, with the ashy legs and crusty feet? Old shorts and shirts in the super market? What a difference!
I’m excited to say the least. Seven years ago I was at my worst. Friday, I am at work at my best. He can’t stand a chance now! I’m going for it again!
Let me use an imaginative brush and paint the picture. My attire, nothing over stated. Clean lines. Simple, classic style and killer fabrics. I decided to do layers in shades of blue. Chris Webber can appreciate this. He tried to pull it off but it didn’t work. Let’s start with my suit. It was a 2-Button Super 150’s Dark Navy tone on tone from our Yorkshire/Red Line Collection ($1,295.00). My shirt was a Light Blue Herringbone Weave Shirt with the Italian wide spread collar and scalloped cuffs from Norwich Collection ($150.00). I topped it off with a Dark Navy tie w/White Mini Polka-Dots from our handmade tie collection ($175.00). The accessories from my watch, shoes and belt were all in sync, black with silver accents. I was looking to go to work!
The roles where completely reversed. I felt like he was the guy with the inappropriate attire in the supermarket. I could have looked down on him but I saw this as a chance to be an asset by helping him get to the next level in his profession. I heard Bernie Mac say, "Dress for the part you want, not for the part you are currently playing."
When the opportunity presented itself I walked over, introduced myself and we began to have a different conversation than the one we had seven years ago. It was obvious he didn’t remember me and I wasn’t foolish enough to bring it up.
As I am writing this post I can’t help but smile at the fact that seven years ago there was a look of disdain in his eyes but Friday night it was a completely different look. I can’t explain it but I felt like I was one of his most trusted advisors. He was hanging off of my every word. It was amazing to say the least.
At the end of the day, I left with more information in the time that we talked than I could have ever gotten from any other appointment. There is no question in my mind that he will be a wearing the Stitched Custom Clothing apparel in 6 weeks or less.
In closing, I shake my head side to side thinking to myself, “Isn’t funny how much a difference a well tailored custom suit opens doors of opportunities and changes a person perspective?”
I am blessed to get another shot at this. I hope you do not take the same road that I did for your opportunity. Take the time and do it right the first time. Seven years is a long time to wait for a second chance.
Dress Well,
Stitched Custom Clothing
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