Fancy Groceries — Local services in Winston-Salem

I booked a private shopping and personal styling appointment at Fancy Groceries, and it was the best shopping encounter of my life.

Background At 36, I found myself stuck in the fashion of the early 2010s, struggling to modernize my wardrobe. Despite my efforts to adopt new styles over the past few years, I often felt lost, unable to integrate pieces I liked into a cohesive look. This led to a frustrating, often aimless relationship with my wardrobe, with only sporadic purchases that did little to refresh my overall style.

Initial Consultation The appointment began with a focused 20-minute consultation, during which the owner and I discussed my style preferences and goals. I brought along some of my favorite pieces, and we explored why I was drawn to them. This wasn't just small talk; it was an insightful conversation that helped me articulate and refine my understanding of my personal style preferences. By the end of the discussion, I had more awareness of my fashion preferences than I had ever had, and we hadn't even tried on any clothes yet.

Styling Session Following our initial discussion, the owner presented pieces of clothing one or two at a time, each carefully selected to align with the style we had articulated. The quality and suitability of these items surpassed anything I had previously encountered on my own. We'd have a short discussion about each piece (which features it complements, what else it would go with, etc.). There was absolutely no pressure to try or commit to something that I was not completely comfortable with. However, he also never presented anything that I wasn't comfortable trying. His skill was so immediately evident that he had my full trust.

Results and Final Thoughts I left Fancy Groceries not just with new clothes but with a renewed enthusiasm for fashion—a sentiment I hadn't felt in decades (or maybe ever?). Each piece I chose was a significant upgrade from my usual finds, enhancing my wardrobe in both style and confidence. Claiming this experience was life-changing might sound like an exaggeration, but the impact was profound and very real for me. I walked out of that shop knowing myself better.

Recommendation For anyone feeling uncertain about their style or looking to upgrade their wardrobe, I wholeheartedly recommend booking a personal styling appointment at Fancy Groceries. Whether you're fashion-savvy or a novice to the style scene, the personalized attention and expert guidance offered here can transform not just your closet but your relationship with fashion. It is a blessing to have this shop in...

Max has built an exemplary thing with Fancy Groceries.

As a fellow business owner that has a specialty/consultative model, the care he puts into choosing every piece of clothing and odd or end he carries shows natural aptitude and experience.

I’m the type of adult human male that owns exactly two pairs of pants and never does anything nice for myself - partly because I’m incredibly picky about the way clothes fit. As a result, I loathe shopping for clothing.

Max and I spoke about my preferences, disappointment in a lot of modern materials (jeans and tshirts) and slow decline into wearing high end cargo pants (helpful in my work, and essentially shapeless) and he started by picking four pairs of jeans that all looked promising.

I hit the changing room, and by the time the first pair was on - I was done. It’s the best pair of jeans I’ve ever owned - and I’ve shopped in San Francisco at high end boutiques, and spent a small fortune on clothes in a previous life.

His ability to size a fit, structure and inquire into my work life to select a pair of pants that just moves in all the ways I need it to, is super durable, and makes me feel nice about myself is second to none.

It’s just a pair of pants, but as someone that is used to being utilitarian as I slip into my early 40’s, feeling a bit more put together and handsome has been wonderful. I aim to go back to him many times, and suggest that anyone coasting on their charm and grizzled good looks do likewise: it’s nice...

I would consider myself fashion conscience. I'm not on the cutting edge of fashion, but I do believe I have found what works for me and recognize outfits and clothing that are stylistically appealing. When I started going to see Max at Fancy Groceries, I had a pretty good idea of what I was looking for. When I walked in and got a chance to spend some time with Max, it was apparent that Max was more deeply invested in making sure that I found something that I wanted, but also something that would fit me and my personality as well. I have never had a more enjoyable experience having someone help me devlop my style, and feel content doing so. I have been going to see Max for over a year now and what has devloped is more that just a conversation about style and what fits me well. What's developed is a friendship, wrought from time spent with someone who deeply cares about me as a person and finding EXACTLY the right articles at the the right time. Max has a gift. Now, when I walk in and he asks me what I'm looking for, I say, "I'm looking for whatever speaks to you, Max," and 10/10 times the fit, the color scheme, and the vibe all line up with something I can walk away with that I know is the best fit for me, my style, and who I am.

Go see Max at Fancy Groceries, I'm confident that you be pleasantly surprised at what speaks to him, your intution, and your vibe. You'll walk away with a fresh fit and planning your next visit with a little swag in your...