Personal Stylist Job Profile
May 28, 2026 - May 28, 2026
Find out the typical duties, requirements and opportunities of a personal stylist…
Personal Stylist
Job Description
A personal stylist is different to a wardrobe stylist, as personal stylists tend to be freelance instead of working within a company. They don’t do much editorial work, unless it involves one of their clients. To do well as a personal stylist you will have to manage your own clients, and be able to satisfy their needs by delivering a personal and individual styling experience. Don’t get personal shoppers confused with personal stylists. Personal shoppers are slightly different to personal stylists, because they tend to just purchase and guide the clothes to ordinary customers. Whereas a personal stylist, will not be based in a boutique or shop and will provide a more intimate service to private clients, understanding their likes / style while advising on what works for their body type / the occasion, this will usually take place at the clients home or place of work.
Typical Duties
- Liaising with brand/designer PR’s
- Promoting yourself through social media
- Maintaining clients and ensuring they are happy with the service provided
- Managing your own charges and accounts
- Dressing clients for events/social occasions/performances
- Skills and interest in fashion / understanding what clients want and what will suit them
- Passion for styling
- Excellent communicational skills and presentation
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with important contacts
- Business minded
- Keen and eager to make a name for yourself
- Ability to satisfy even the most awkward client
Job Requirements and Opportunities
There are no particular job requirements anybody can start doing it, as long as they have the confidence to do so. Starting your own personal stylist career, can lead to bigger things and more job opportunities. You may end up working for a fashion publication, TV show or celebrity.
