Also called: Wardrobe Stylist
Shops for clients and helps them find clothes that fit their style.
Personal shoppers pull outfits from stores, style clients for events, and build wardrobes. Some work at department stores, others freelance for busy professionals.
Freelance or small-business income varies widely.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; fashion knowledge and a portfolio.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI styling apps and algorithms pick outfits for many shoppers; in-person styling for events and busy clients holds up.
Classes: Fashion/sewing, Art, Business, Marketing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 41-2031.
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