Personal Shopper / Stylist

Also called: Personal Stylist, Wardrobe Consultant

Picks out clothes and products for clients based on their style, budget, and needs.

A day in the life

A client has a job interview next week; you pull ten outfits, help her try them on, and build a wardrobe she can mix and match. Some stylists work for online services like Stitch Fix.

Pay over a career

Starting
$28k
Typical
$42k
High
$90k

Varies a lot; independent celebrity stylists earn much more.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. HS diploma; fashion training helpful.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Fashion Merchandising.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI recommends outfits and online stylists use algorithms; in-person fittings and personal trust keep human stylists.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Fashion or FCS class, Art and design, Speech and debate.

Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2031.

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