About Suzanne
Suzanne Dekyvere, The Dressing Coach, believes that acquiring personal styling prowess begins with an in-depth examination of who we really are.
After a successful career in the corporate sector, Suzanne was accredited in 2000 by the Association of Image Consultants International—the leading and largest professional association of personal and corporate image consultants worldwide. Now, she is instrumental in training the next generation of stylists through her longstanding connection with the Definitive Colour and Style Institute.
over 22 years of fashion expertise.
Over the years, Suzanne has enjoyed the honour of presenting multiple educational sessions for stylists at bestselling fashion and style author, Brenda Kinsel's, marketing retreats in San Francisco, as well as developing and presenting educational content for the Federation of Image Professionals International (London). Closer to home, she has been called upon to share her expertise with more than 30 Australian organisations such as Ernst & Young, Australia Post and Monash University, lent her expertise to the Image Innovators (formerly The Australian Image Company) and spent over a decade volunteering with Fitted For Work—a not-for-profit dedicated to helping women experiencing disadvantage to regain their confidence and secure and maintain employment.
Suzanne has contributed her knowledge to many news features in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Courier Mail among others.
Caring, personable and convivial, Suzanne’s love of connecting with people, and elevating personal styling from worrisome to wonderous, is evident in everything she approaches.
My Vision
Suzanne demystifies personal styling to replace trepidation, confusion and stasis with enjoyment, confidence and acumen.
My Values
Ethics
Ethical fashion, or slow fashion, advocates buying fewer garments, of higher quality, from brands who treat people, animals and the environment with respect. Suzanne takes this concept further, assisting clients to creatively style their existing wardrobes.
Empathy
Empathy begins with listening. Where others lead with their expertise, Suzanne leads with curiosity, forming a deep understanding of her clients. From here, she is able to offer meaningful pathways to their desired outcomes.
Generosity
Rather than providing instruction, Suzanne guides and educates, sharing the knowledge she has accumulated over the course of her career. It is through this generosity that clients are able to grow in confidence and acumen.
Enjoyment
Personal styling should be enjoyable. As children, we were all able to find pleasure in dressing up. As adults, doubt creeps in. Once demystified, the process can be joyous once more.
Suzanne's Mission
Leading with curiosity and empathy, Suzanne delivers a process-driven, bespoke education experience enabling clients to define their identity and intention and express themselves through personal styling.
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The Identity Meets Intention Capsule Collection of services guides you away from the disenchantment of personal styling, and towards confidence and fulfilment. During an informal 20-minute Zoom session, we will discuss your challenges, and the styling outcomes you seek, to determine which combinations of Capsules are best suited.