PERSONAL STYLIST IN NEW YORK, DC, MIAMI, SAN FRANCISCO, MONACO & DUBAI + VIRTUAL PERSONAL STYLIST
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Sterling Personal Styling empowers professionals, entrepreneurs, and executives—both men and women—to refine their image, build a wardrobe with intention, and dress with confidence. Our expert personal stylists specialize in creating wardrobe strategies through in-person personal styling and tailored virtual styling consultations that align with your lifestyle, goals, and personal brand.
Trusted by discerning clients since 2006, we deliver polished, transformative style solutions in major cities like New York, Washington DC, Miami, San Francisco, Monaco, and Dubai — and worldwide through virtual styling services. We take the guesswork out of what to wear, how to wear it, and how to build a wardrobe that truly works for you.
What Sterling Personal Styling Offers
In-Person
Personal Styling
For professional men and women who want a hands-on wardrobe edit, personal shopping, and outfit curation. In-person personal stylists available in NYC, DC, SF, Miami, and Dubai.
In-Person
Image Consulting
For executive men and women seeking a full transformation—style, wardrobe, executive presence, and personal brand. In-person service.
Online
Virtual Styling
All services available online, including Virtual Personal Styling (closet edit, shopping, lookbook) and Virtual Image Consulting (includes full analysis and brand alignment).
hi, I’m Michelle T. Sterling.
Founder and Principal Personal Stylist & Chief Image Consultant of Sterling Personal Styling
With a systematic approach and proven methodology, I help professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs build cohesive, strategic wardrobes that align with their careers, lifestyles, and goals.
At Sterling Personal Styling, we don’t just focus on fashion — we focus on presentation that works in the professional world. My mission is to eliminate the guesswork around what to wear, create wardrobes that are intentional and functional, and deliver clarity and confidence through wardrobe strategy.
With years of experience and a deep understanding of how clothing impacts perception, I’ve built a company that values structure, efficiency, and professionalism. Sterling Personal Styling is where busy professionals come to make decisive wardrobe choices and move forward with confidence.
personal styling FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling Personal Styling
What makes Sterling Personal Styling different from other personal stylists?
Sterling Personal Styling blends fashion expertise, psychology of image, and strategic personal branding. Founded by Michelle T. Sterling, our approach goes beyond trends — we focus on creating a signature style that aligns with your lifestyle, career goals, body architecture, and presence. Every recommendation is intentional, individualized, and rooted in professional image consulting standards.
Do you work with both men and women?
Yes. Sterling Personal Styling works with men and women seeking elevated wardrobes, executive presence, refined personal branding, and lifestyle-appropriate style systems. Our services are tailored to each client’s goals, industry, and personal aesthetic.
Can I hire you if I don’t live in a major city?
Absolutely. We offer virtual personal styling and online image consulting worldwide. Through digital consultations, wardrobe audits, shopping guidance, and styling plans, clients across the globe receive the same strategic expertise as in-person engagements.
What’s the difference between personal styling and image consulting?
Personal styling focuses on clothing selection, wardrobe building, and outfit coordination. Image consulting is broader — it includes personal branding, color analysis, body architecture, grooming strategy, communication through appearance, and professional presence. Sterling Personal Styling integrates both for a complete image transformation.
How does virtual styling work?
Virtual styling begins with a private consultation followed by digital wardrobe analysis, customized shopping links, style boards, and step-by-step outfit formulas. Clients receive a clear system they can use long-term, not just one-time looks.
Is color analysis included in every package?
Color analysis is offered as a standalone service and is included in many comprehensive styling and image consulting packages. Your consultant will recommend the best option based on your goals, lifestyle, and current wardrobe.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple: Complete our GET YOUR STYLING PLAN form to tell us about your wardrobe needs, goals, and lifestyle. We’ll follow up with a personalized styling strategy and clear next steps.
OUR SERVICES
Ready to elevate your image?
Sterling Personal Styling offers strategic personal styling and image consulting services designed to help you dress with clarity, confidence, and intention. Whether you are refining your everyday wardrobe, preparing for a new role, building executive presence, or redefining your personal brand, our services meet you exactly where you are — with expert guidance, proven methodology, and results you can see immediately.
From virtual consultations to in-person transformations, every service is tailored to your lifestyle, goals, and long-term image strategy.
01.
Personal Styling for Women
Sterling Personal Styling helps women refine their image with intention, confidence, and ease. Our services focus on creating a signature style aligned with your lifestyle, career, body architecture, and personal brand. Whether you are rebuilding your wardrobe, preparing for a career transition, elevating your executive presence, or seeking a more cohesive everyday look, our consultants deliver curated solutions that feel authentic and powerful.
Through personalized consultations, wardrobe editing, color analysis, and guided shopping, we design systems that simplify dressing while enhancing your presence in every environment — from boardrooms to social events to daily life.
02.
Personal Styling for Men
Sterling Personal Styling helps men develop a polished, authoritative wardrobe that supports their professional goals and personal brand. Our services focus on fit, proportion, color strategy, and lifestyle-appropriate styling — ensuring every piece in your closet works harder for you.
Whether you are upgrading your executive presence, preparing for public appearances, navigating a career transition, or building a streamlined everyday wardrobe, our consultants create tailored systems that remove guesswork and elevate your impact. Through private consultations, wardrobe editing, color analysis, and strategic shopping guidance, we deliver a refined, modern style that feels effortless and intentional.
03.
Online Personal Stylist Service
Sterling Personal Styling’s online personal stylist services bring expert image consulting directly to you — wherever you live. Through virtual consultations, digital wardrobe reviews, and personalized style plans, our consultants create a clear, repeatable system for dressing with confidence and purpose.
Clients receive customized shopping links, outfit formulas, color guidance, and seasonal wardrobe strategies designed around their lifestyle, career goals, and personal brand. Whether you are refreshing your closet, preparing for a new role, or elevating your everyday look, our online services deliver the same professional results as in-person engagements.
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Ready to get stYLED?
Your next chapter begins with clarity, confidence, and a wardrobe that truly reflects who you are today.
Whether you are refining your personal brand, preparing for a new role, or ready for a complete image transformation, Sterling Personal Styling is here to guide you every step of the way. Our expert consultants create personalized strategies that make getting dressed effortless — and impactful.
Book a consultation or explore our services to start building a signature style that works for your life.
