Graduates of the EIS training program say:

Mary Anne is a certified color and wardrobe consultant with over 10 years of experience.  She is certified through Elegance In Style (EIS), passed the AICI FLC exam, and is an associate member of the Assocation of Image Consultants International (AICI).  Mary Anne has continued to hone her skills by participating in seminars conducted by top image gurus such as Carla Mathis, Lynne Marks, Brenda Kinsel, Judith Rasband and Elaine Stoltz.  Target 2012, she will complete an additional image consulting certificate program with Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) of New York.

  • Has extensive experience in individual wardrobe consultations, custom color analysis and personal shopping.  Her clients have ranged in age from 9 to 89!
  • Conceived and produced a unique fashion show for teenage girls called "Real Girls...Dress With Dignity".
  • Conducts workshops at schools, women's groups, teens, and businesses.
  • Teaches mini-courses to junior and high school students and conducted Fashion Rocks! - a summer camp for teens interested in fashion.
  • Assists businesses and universities with dress code policies.

Mary Anne Wahle
Color and Wardrobe Consultant

"... You made me stretch my imagination and see things from another point of view...I was stuck in being a traditional fashion thinker; you made me look at colors and discover one can still be a classic dresser with a little color added for definition!... You have been very inspiring and are great at instilling confidence..."  ~ M. Simon, Elegance In Style training program participant.

"...My way of dressing, hair and make-up are now reflecting the happy, outgoing, full of optimism person that I am.  All of this because of the training I received with Elegance In Style."
~ Rosie, Kenya
"I have gone from "Cinder" to "Cinderella" since working with Mary Anne!"  ~T., Maryland
"She's all about practicality and what works for YOU, not some pre-conceived notion of how I should look...I also had her real concern for helping me look my best."  ~Linda, Communications Director
"I feel confident and attractive in what I am wearing whether it be to the grocery store, lunch with a friend or an elegant evening out with my husband thanks to Mary Anne's sound fashion advice..."  ~Patricia, Health Care Specialist
"I've received so many compliments.  Everyone thinks I suddenly lost weight...I told them my clothes just fit better now. My husband was definitely impressed!" ~K.A., Homemaker
"Mary Anne takes shopping to a new dimension!"  ~P.
"Shopping actually does enhance your mood because it releases dopamine which makes you feel good ... so, rather than pay a therapist, go shopping with Mary Anne -- then bill your health insurance!" ~D.
"My wife had a fantastic time with you and learned quite a bit from the experience.  She looks great and is more confident in her new clothes.  It was an all around positive experience and one I'd definitely recommend to others!"  ~ Andrew G.
"Thanks for helping me change my image, Mary Anne.  I've been happily collecting compliments ever since we started shopping for the
'real me'.  ~ DC Diva
Graduates of the EIS Training Program:
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