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.

"Sterling Style Academy is an outstanding training program with a comprehensive curriculum that will equip you with all the knowledge and skills you need to become a personal stylist. The instruction from Michelle Sterling is top-notch and she truly cares about each student’s success, making sure they have all the..."

Elham AlSharif

"I recently completed the Online Color Analysis Training Certification with Sterling Style Academy, and as a salon owner... I found the training incredibly valuable and much more modern and in-depth than traditional seasonal color analysis programs."

Tanya Young
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.

Meet the Sterling Team

Experienced guidance for your most confident personal image.

Portrait of Michelle T. Sterling, Founder and Training Director of Sterling Style Academy

Michelle T. Sterling

Founder and Training Director

Michelle T. Sterling is the founder and training director of Sterling Style Academy, bringing over 20 years of award-winning experience across retail, fashion, and image consulting. She has developed affiliations with luxury houses like Giorgio Armani and Cartier. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish from Wellesley College and is a former Certified Image Consultant, along with credentials from the Dale Carnegie Performance Training Program and the Protocol School of Washington. She has authored over 30 educational training books, DVDs, and CDs, and co-authored 'Success Simplified' with Stephen Covey. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Michelle is dedicated to cultivating the talents of aspiring image consultants worldwide, having trained alumni across more than 60 countries throughout her distinguished career.

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?

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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 Stylist Group

Founding member of professional stylist organization.

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Award-Winning Entrepreneur

Recognized by retail and luxury professionals.

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.