Guidance From an Online Personal Style Coach

Work one-on-one with an online personal style coach to refine your look, simplify your wardrobe, and dress with greater confidence. Sterling Style Academy’s virtual services combine color direction, closet guidance, curated shopping, and personalized outfit planning for women and men. Join live sessions from wherever you are and receive practical recommendations tailored to your lifestyle, goals, fit, and personal image.

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Our Online Personal Style Coach Services

Personalized virtual guidance for wardrobe clarity, polished outfits, and a stronger personal image.

Virtual Style Coaching

Meet live with a professional stylist to clarify your style direction, solve wardrobe challenges, and receive personalized outfit, fit, and coordination guidance for everyday life or a specific occasion.

Online Personal Shopping

Receive 15–22 strategically selected online shopping recommendations chosen around your goals, lifestyle, and wardrobe needs, so you can shop with a clear plan instead of relying on guesswork.

Online Color Analysis

Discover clothing, hair, jewelry, and makeup colors that complement your natural features through an online analysis based on hue, value, intensity, and personal contrast.

Virtual Closet Edit

Review your current wardrobe virtually to identify useful pieces, address gaps, improve coordination, and create a more functional collection that reflects how you live and dress.

Capsule Wardrobe Planning

Build a versatile capsule wardrobe with mix-and-match pieces and purposeful outfit combinations, helping you make better use of what you own and dress with less daily effort.

Executive Image Strategy

Develop a strategic visual presence through personal brand direction, wardrobe priorities, repeatable outfit formulas, and a digital image playbook aligned with your leadership and career goals.

Personalized Virtual Guidance

A Clearer, More Confident Way to Dress

An online personal style coach gives you focused, actionable support without the limits of location. Through live video consultations, Sterling Personal Styling helps you define your style, understand color and fit, edit your wardrobe, and make intentional purchases. Whether you need a concise two-hour consultation or ongoing styling support, your recommendations are shaped around your lifestyle, professional goals, preferences, and the clothes you will genuinely wear.

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Confidence Through Clarity

Style Success Stories

See how personalized image guidance supports more confident, intentional dressing.

"I had a two-hour Colour Express Shopping Session with makeup included, led by Michelle Sterling in Singapore today. The session was incredibly efficient, especially for someone like me who dreads shopping and is a novice when it comes to style. Michelle quickly realized that bright colors and even light pinks..."

VoN

"I booked a virtual styling session and was amazed at how personalized everything felt. From color guidance to wardrobe edits and shopping recommendations, every step was clear and practical. I finally feel like my clothes reflect who I am professionally."

Stéphane A

"Working with Sterling Personal Styling virtually 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

"Excellent color analysis experience!! I purchased the $49.97 package, and had been struggling for a while because I have asian skin with yellow overtones and it is really difficult to find colors that flatter me. Michelle is very direct and seems to have a lot of experience handling this subject,..."

C Leung

"I really dislike shopping - I feel awkward, I never know what to choose / what will look good on me, or where to go, what will last, etc. I was preparing to start a new job so I contacted Michelle from Sterling Style Academy and she was incredible: she..."

Georgina Blackett

"My initial virtual image consulting session with Sterling Personal Styling completely transformed my professional image. The results were so impactful that I knew I had to take the next step. I flew to New York for a follow-up in-person session, and the experience exceeded all my expectations. The team orchestrated..."

Jameson P

"I recently purchased the Sterling Style Academy's Online Color Analysis, and it's one of the best decisions I've made for my personal style. At just US$67.97, the value I received was incredible!The analysis revealed something shocking but truly insightful – my personal coloring had dramatically changed! This was a game-changer..."

Heather Anderson

"I had a two-hour Colour Express Shopping Session with makeup included, led by Michelle Sterling in Singapore today. The session was incredibly efficient, especially for someone like me who dreads shopping and is a novice when it comes to style. Michelle quickly realized that bright colors and even light pinks..."

VoN

"I booked a virtual styling session and was amazed at how personalized everything felt. From color guidance to wardrobe edits and shopping recommendations, every step was clear and practical. I finally feel like my clothes reflect who I am professionally."

Stéphane A

"Working with Sterling Personal Styling virtually 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

"Excellent color analysis experience!! I purchased the $49.97 package, and had been struggling for a while because I have asian skin with yellow overtones and it is really difficult to find colors that flatter me. Michelle is very direct and seems to have a lot of experience handling this subject,..."

C Leung

"I really dislike shopping - I feel awkward, I never know what to choose / what will look good on me, or where to go, what will last, etc. I was preparing to start a new job so I contacted Michelle from Sterling Style Academy and she was incredible: she..."

Georgina Blackett

"My initial virtual image consulting session with Sterling Personal Styling completely transformed my professional image. The results were so impactful that I knew I had to take the next step. I flew to New York for a follow-up in-person session, and the experience exceeded all my expectations. The team orchestrated..."

Jameson P

"I recently purchased the Sterling Style Academy's Online Color Analysis, and it's one of the best decisions I've made for my personal style. At just US$67.97, the value I received was incredible!The analysis revealed something shocking but truly insightful – my personal coloring had dramatically changed! This was a game-changer..."

Heather Anderson

"I had a two-hour Colour Express Shopping Session with makeup included, led by Michelle Sterling in Singapore today. The session was incredibly efficient, especially for someone like me who dreads shopping and is a novice when it comes to style. Michelle quickly realized that bright colors and even light pinks..."

VoN

"I booked a virtual styling session and was amazed at how personalized everything felt. From color guidance to wardrobe edits and shopping recommendations, every step was clear and practical. I finally feel like my clothes reflect who I am professionally."

Stéphane A

"Working with Sterling Personal Styling virtually 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

"Excellent color analysis experience!! I purchased the $49.97 package, and had been struggling for a while because I have asian skin with yellow overtones and it is really difficult to find colors that flatter me. Michelle is very direct and seems to have a lot of experience handling this subject,..."

C Leung

"I really dislike shopping - I feel awkward, I never know what to choose / what will look good on me, or where to go, what will last, etc. I was preparing to start a new job so I contacted Michelle from Sterling Style Academy and she was incredible: she..."

Georgina Blackett

"My initial virtual image consulting session with Sterling Personal Styling completely transformed my professional image. The results were so impactful that I knew I had to take the next step. I flew to New York for a follow-up in-person session, and the experience exceeded all my expectations. The team orchestrated..."

Jameson P

"I recently purchased the Sterling Style Academy's Online Color Analysis, and it's one of the best decisions I've made for my personal style. At just US$67.97, the value I received was incredible!The analysis revealed something shocking but truly insightful – my personal coloring had dramatically changed! This was a game-changer..."

Heather Anderson
The Sterling Difference

Why Choose Sterling Style Academy?

Receive experienced, structured guidance that makes personal style feel more practical and personal.

Experienced Leadership

Founder Michelle T. Sterling brings more than 20 years of fashion and image consulting experience.

Personalized Strategy

Recommendations account for your lifestyle, goals, preferences, proportions, and existing wardrobe—not passing trends.

Virtual Convenience

Live online sessions make expert wardrobe and image guidance accessible wherever your schedule takes you.

Global Perspective

A worldwide alumni network informs a refined approach to personal image across cultures and professional settings.

About the Sterling Style Academy

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Michelle T. Sterling

Founder and Training Director

Sterling Style Academy provides professional education in image consulting, personal styling, color analysis, personal shopping and fashion styling for students around the world. Founded by Michelle T. Sterling, the Academy offers both flexible online courses and intensive in-person certification programs designed to build practical, client-ready skills.

Students can choose from the 1-Day Stylist Training, 2-Day Color Analysis Training, 3-Day Fashion Stylist & Color Analysis Training, 5-Day Personal Stylist Training, 7-Day Image Consultant Training, or the comprehensive 2-Week Image Consultant & Personal Stylist Training.

In addition to training students, Sterling Style Academy works with private clients through Sterling Personal Styling, offering image consulting, personal styling, and color analysis services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a personal stylist cost?

Online personal styling prices vary by the level of support and the scope of your goals. Sterling offers online personal shopping and online personal styling services at US$247, a focused two-hour Essential Style Package at US$397, and more comprehensive virtual styling packages starting at US$1,000. Online color analysis begins at US$49.97, with live color consultations available at US$347.

What does a style coach do?

Can I work with an online personal style coach from anywhere?

What happens during an online style consultation?

Do I need to buy new clothes to benefit from style coaching?

What is included in virtual personal shopping?

How does online color analysis work?

How should I prepare for a virtual styling session?

Questions About Your Personal Style?

Speak with a stylist about the virtual support that fits your goals.

Recognized Expertise

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Image Consultant

Multiple Award-Winning, Professionally Certified Image Consultant and Industry Leader

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Corporate LiveWire Award Winner — 2026/2027

Recognized for professional excellence and leadership in the image-consulting and styling industry.

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Most Influential Online Personal Stylist — 2026, Manhattan

Recognized for influence and leadership in online personal styling.

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Featured Expert in Major International Media

Featured in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, WWD, Business Insider, E! News and HuffPost.

Begin Your Personal Style Journey

Tell us what you want to improve, and we’ll help identify the virtual styling service that best supports your goals.

Contact Us Today

You can also send us a quick email at info@sterlingstyleacademy.com.