Tailored Wardrobe Solutions for Professionals and Executives in New York, DC, Miami, San Francisco, Monaco & Dubai

Personal Styling In-Person Services

Sterling Personal Styling delivers personal styling in-person services for men and women who want to elevate their style, streamline their wardrobe, and dress with clarity, authenticity, and intention.

Whether you’re navigating life transitions, experiencing body changes, or preparing for a new chapter, our personal stylists work closely with you to create a well-curated, comfortable yet cosmopolitan wardrobe that supports your lifestyle for years to come.

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Your Personal Styling Journey: What’s Included

SIGNATURE STYLE CONSULTATION

Define your Sterling Signature Style™ with a focused consultation that clarifies what flatters you and what aligns with your lifestyle and goals.

WARDROBE EDIT

Streamline your closet by editing what you own, removing what no longer serves you, and identifying key gaps to support your wardrobe needs.

STRATEGIC SHOPPING

Experience guided, bespoke personal shopping to build a wardrobe that feels modern, versatile, and perfectly tailored to your life.

DIGITAL STYLE GUIDE

Receive a personalized lookbook and outfit system, combining your existing wardrobe with new additions, so you always know what to wear.

Explore The Sterling Method™ In-Person Personal Styling Services

The Sterling Method™ a Comprehensive Approach to Personal Styling
Our in-person personal styling services follow a step-by-step, results-driven process designed to eliminate wardrobe confusion and build long-term confidence in how you dress.

Step 01.

Your Sterling Signature Style™

Define Your Sterling Signature Style™
Your journey begins with clarity. In a focused three-hour consultation, we uncover the elements that define your personal style:
Your ideal color palette: Discover the shades that enhance your presence and align with your goals.
Body analysis and silhouette strategy: Learn how to dress for your unique body type and proportions with precision.
Style personality: Express your style individuality with sophistication and authenticity.
Lifestyle alignment: Tailor your wardrobe to your professional, social, and personal realities.
Wardrobe priorities: Identify what you need now and what can wait.
Outcome: A personalized style blueprint that empowers you to dress with confidence and ease.

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Step 02.

The Sterling Edit™

Transform your closet into a streamlined, functional wardrobe system:
Make confident decisions on what to keep, tailor, or donate.
Eliminate outdated or ill-fitting items.
Address fit issues and identify wardrobe gaps across categories such as workwear, casual attire, travel, and special events.
Outcome: A thoughtfully curated closet that aligns with your goals and simplifies your daily routine.

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Step 03.

The Sterling Shop™

We bring your wardrobe vision to life with a strategic personal shopping experience:
We carefully select stores that align with your fit, style, and budget.
We create and guide you through a prioritized shopping list to keep the process efficient and focused.
We handpick versatile, quality pieces designed for longevity and adaptability.
We build a wardrobe foundation that ensures multiple outfit combinations, avoiding one-off purchases.
Outcome: A polished, versatile wardrobe that feels effortless, modern, and perfectly tailored to your lifestyle.

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Step 04.

The Sterling Style Guide™

Turn your wardrobe into a seamless, wearable system:
Create intentional outfit combinations for work, leisure, and travel.
Master styling details, including proportions, layering, accessories, and footwear.
Develop repeatable outfit formulas for any occasion.
Access a personalized digital lookbook for quick reference.
Outcome: Eliminate the guesswork and step out with confidence, knowing your style is always on point.

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“Working with Sterling Personal Styling was seamless and incredibly effective. I finally understand what works for my body, my schedule, and my career—and getting dressed is now effortless. The process was thoughtful, practical, and completely tailored to me.”

– Claire M.

The Sterling Method™

Personal Styling In-Person Packages

Our packages are designed for efficiency and results, ensuring your transformation is completed in focused, concentrated sessions.
In-person personal styling packages are available in NEW YORK, DC, MIAMI, SAN FRANCISCO, MONACO & DUBAI and quoted based on location and scope.

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8 HOURS

The Essential Wardrobe Makeover

Perfect for clients seeking a meaningful transformation without a full rebuild. Includes:

  • Defining Your Sterling Signature Style™ (3 hours)
  • The Sterling Edit™ (closet edit)
  • The Sterling Shop™ (personal shopping)
  • The Sterling Style Guide™ (starter lookbook)
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12 hours

The Complete Wardrobe Makeover

Ideal for professionals rebuilding their work and lifestyle wardrobe with more robust shopping needs. Includes:

  • Defining Your Sterling Signature Style™ (3 hours)
  • The Sterling Edit™ (closet edit)
  • The Sterling Shop™ (robust personal shopping)
  • The Sterling Style Guide™ (more complete outfit system)
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Sterling Personal Styling Services for Men

16 hours

The Signature Wardrobe Experience

For clients seeking a comprehensive wardrobe system designed to last for years. Includes:

  • Defining Your Sterling Signature Style™ (3 hours)
  • The Sterling Edit™ (deeper closet edit)
  • The Sterling Shop™ (extensive personal shopping)
  • The Sterling Style Guide™ (full outfit architecture across occasions)
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FOR AMBITIOUS PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE

EFFICIENT. FOCUSED. RESULTS-DRIVEN.

A CLEAR WARDROBE STRATEGY

Stylish. Elevated. Easy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Personal Styling In-Person Services

Personal Styling focuses on building a wardrobe that truly works for your life — right now and long-term.

It combines color analysis, body architecture, style personality, wardrobe editing, strategic shopping, and digital outfit creation into an intensive, highly personalized experience.

This service is ideal if you want to:

• simplify getting dressed
• stop buying the wrong pieces
• build a cohesive wardrobe
• elevate your everyday and professional style
• feel confident and polished across all areas of life
• invest in fewer, better pieces

Personal Styling is wardrobe-first and execution-driven.

It focuses on:

• what you own
• what to keep
• what to remove
• what to add
• how to style outfits
• how everything works together day-to-day

Image Consulting is identity-first and strategic, focusing on leadership presence and professional perception.

If your primary goal is to look better, shop smarter, and build a functional wardrobe — Personal Styling is the right place to start.

This service is perfect for:

• ambitious professionals
• entrepreneurs
• creatives
• executives who want wardrobe clarity
• clients navigating life or body changes
• individuals entering new roles
• people tired of impulse shopping
• those who want to feel polished without being over-styled

Every in-person Personal Styling engagement begins with a Signature Style Consultation.

This includes:

• professional color analysis
• body architecture assessment
• style personality discovery
• lifestyle and daily needs evaluation
• wardrobe goals and challenges

This foundation ensures everything we build afterward is tailored precisely to you.

Yes.

Depending on your chosen package, services may include:

• wardrobe editing
• closet organization strategy
• gap analysis
• strategic shopping
• fitting support
• outfit creation
• digital lookbook development

We focus on building a wardrobe that lasts for years — not seasonal refreshes.

We offer three in-person packages based on time and depth:

• 8-Hour Program
• 12-Hour Program
• 16-Hour Program

These intensive experiences allow us to complete everything from analysis to wardrobe build and outfit system creation.

Shopping is optional and customized.

Some clients want a complete wardrobe build.

Others prefer to shop independently after receiving strategic recommendations and links.

We design the process around your goals, schedule, and investment level.

Shopping is optional and customized.

Some clients want a complete wardrobe build.

Others prefer to shop independently after receiving strategic recommendations and links.

We design the process around your goals, schedule, and investment level.

Yes. Most Personal Styling programs include a Digital Style Guide — a custom lookbook showing complete outfits created from your wardrobe and new purchases.

You’ll be able to reference your outfits anytime, anywhere.

Sterling Personal Styling offers in-person Personal Styling Services in:

New York • DC • Miami • San Francisco • Paris • Dubai

Additional cities may be available by request.

To begin, complete our Private Personal Styling Inquiry Form.

We’ll review your needs, timeline, and location and recommend the best engagement for you.

All in-person Personal Styling programs require a completed inquiry before scheduling.

Meet your personal stylist

Hello! I’m Michelle

“Visionary stylist, global image expert, and trusted brand strategist.” These are just a few ways Michelle T. Sterling is recognized as a leader in the world of personal styling and professional image development.

As the founder and training director of the internationally acclaimed Sterling Style Academy, Michelle has redefined the standards of image consulting, personal styling, and personal shopper training. With over two decades of expertise spanning finance, retail, fashion, and style consulting, she brings a unique blend of business acumen and creative vision to her work.

An award-winning entrepreneur, Michelle continues to empower professionals and executives worldwide to elevate their personal brands and embrace a style that reflects their success and ambition.

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Resources You’ll Love

Find Your Signature Style Guide

A practical workbook to help you define your aesthetic, clarify your lifestyle needs, and build a wardrobe that truly reflects who you are today.

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Smart Wardrobe Edit Checklist

Learn how to audit your closet, identify what no longer serves you, and create a streamlined wardrobe with pieces you actually wear.

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Color Confidence Starter Guide

Discover how color impacts your image and presence — plus simple steps to start dressing in shades that enhance your natural features.

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READY for personal styling in-person services?

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 your consultation today and start building a signature style that reflects your success and positions you for the future.

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