What is an online personal stylist?

If you're tired of looking in your closet for the umpteenth time only to realize yet again that you don't have anything to wear - at least, not anything you'd want to be seen in public wearing - it might be time to consult a personal Stylist.

While having a personal stylist used to be a privilege reserved for the rich and famous, online personal stylists are making this much-needed service available to practically anyone. But just what, exactly, does an online personal stylist do?

In the simplest terms, an online personal stylist pulls together outfits especially created for your body type and style preferences. Depending on how your stylist works, you either choose outfits to buy based on an online "look book" created just for you or the stylist's selections are sent right to your door. You can then choose what to keep and what to return, paying only for the items you keep.

In broader terms, a personal stylist can change not just your wardrobe but how you feel about yourself. There is no end to both anecdotal and scientific evidence that how we dress affects our self-confidence, and even how we carry ourselves and present ourselves to the world. People with higher self-confidence generally enjoy a higher quality of life from relationships to jobs and career.

The Process

While you can meet your personal stylist online, that's often just the beginning. Here's how the process works.

• Getting to know you. Your fashion metamorphosis and your relationship with your stylist begin with a consultation either by FaceTime, Skype, online, over the phone or in person. This is where your stylist gets a sense not only of your body type and fashion tastes but also, who you are as a person.
• Getting the guidelines. Next, your stylist will give you a set of guidelines and visuals to help you choose outfits that will help you look your best. It's important to choose a stylist who will give you the how's and why's as well as the do's and don't's so you can truly understand the process.
• Getting into your closet. Some stylists offer a closet clean out service and will wade through your closet with you to get rid of the clothes that just don't work and make room for clothing that will.
• Getting into the store. From there, your stylist will organize a prearranged fitting in a store (or stores) for you with a selection of outfits to try on. This is a premium service but well worth the investment if you're serious about changing not just your look but also your life.

Of course, not everyone has the time and budget for the closet clean out and in-store wardrobe update. That's where "style in a box" subscription services truly shine. You get the benefits of a personal stylist at an affordable price with just a few clicks of the mouse.

No matter what level of service you choose, a great personal stylist will not only help you look your best but will help you feel your best, too. For more information visit: www.carrieasby.com/

The author has worked as the fashion designer and walked the ramp to endorse umpteen brands. He has opened several stores which are doing optimal benefit. With an avid mind for various designs, he writes blogs which are quite popular.