Oct 19, 2026
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Here’s how athlete stylist Sydney Bordonaro uses Gemini to build looks for clients — and how you can build your own, too.
Sarah Armstrong
Contributor
Sydney Bordonaro styles top professional athletes, turning the pregame tunnel into a must-watch runway. But because her roster is scattered across the country, being in the same room as clients for a fitting rarely happens. That makes her biggest challenge selling the vision. A photo of a jacket tells a player nothing about how the outfit actually looks on them, and when they can't see the idea, it’s easy to say no. That’s why Sydney uses Gemini to bring her ideas to life before an outfit ever ships.
Here’s how she builds looks for clients from hundreds of miles away:
1. Visualize the look.
Sydney uploads pictures of the clothes she sources to visualize them on her client directly in Gemini. It keeps the player looking like herself while showing how the full outfit comes together on her.
Try it yourself: Upload a photo of yourself alongside screenshots of items you want to buy. Gemini combines them into a single image so you can see how the full outfit looks before ordering.
2. Swap individual pieces.
Styling rarely lands on the first try. Sydney simply talks to Gemini to tweak details like swapping boots for loafers or cropping a jacket without having to start over from scratch.
Try it yourself: Instead of writing a new prompt, ask for single adjustments like "keep this outfit, but change the jacket to dark denim."
3. Get a second opinion.
Once the look comes together, Sydney sends the picture directly to her client. Seeing the complete fit builds confidence, often turning a hesitant "maybe" into a quick yes for bolder style choices.
Try it yourself: Test outfit ideas for upcoming weddings, job interviews, or trips and share them with friends for a gut check before you commit.
4. Rescue an outfit on the go.
Beyond building outfits, Sydney uses Gemini as a quick problem-solver. When an unexpected makeup smudge lands on a client’s collar right before an event, snapping a quick picture brings up specific, step-by-step instructions to clean it using stuff Sydney already has in the room.
Try it yourself: Take a photo of a clothing stain and ask Gemini how to clean it using what you have around the house.
Sydney brings the vision, the personal style, and the bold choices. Gemini is how she gets what’s in her head onto the screen so her clients can see it for themselves.