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Personal Stylist

Also known as: Fashion Stylist, Image Consultant, Wardrobe Consultant, Personal Shopper and Stylist

AI Impact Score

5/100

AI-powered style apps and virtual try-on tools are changing how clients discover fashion, but the human connection and personalized styling expertise remain core to premium personal styling. Stylists who use AI tools for curation while delivering high-touch experiences will attract loyal, high-value clients.

$35k – $90k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

25,000

Total Jobs (US)

+6%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Basic outfit combination suggestions from a client wardrobe listStandard shopping list creation for a seasonal refreshGenerating broad trend reports from public fashion mediaRoutine client communication and appointment scheduling

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered wardrobe inventory apps for client closet managementVirtual try-on tools for pre-shopping curationPersonalized trend filtering by client body type and coloringAutomated lookbook creation from curated outfit photos

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

In-person consultation and building client trust and confidenceColor analysis requiring human eye judgment under varied lightingBody proportion assessment and garment fit expertisePersonal shopping at specialty retailers requiring relationship access

Current Skills

Fashion and trend knowledgeColor analysis and body type assessmentPersonal shopping and retail knowledgeClient consultation and relationship managementVisual merchandising and outfit assembly

Future-Proof Skills

AI wardrobe management and styling appsVirtual try-on and digital lookbook toolsSustainable and ethical fashion sourcingOnline styling and virtual consultation deliverySocial media content creation for client branding