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It's easy to think of personal stylists as a niche industry, serving only the famous and fabulously wealthy and operating mostly in big cities. The truth is, personal stylists are everywhere, and they do much more than dress stars for awards ceremonies and gala events. They perform an important service that benefits busy professionals everywhere. Take a look at some reasons why personal stylists are important for more than just the rich and famous.

They Help Streamline Your Life

Chances are that there are many facets of your personal and professional life where you rely on experts to save you time and free you up to focus on your own projects. If you're an entrepreneur or an executive, you may have the skills to do your own taxes, but you probably hire an accountant instead. Why? Because they're experts who are less likely to make a mistake, and because your time is better spent focusing on what you're an expert at.

For the same reasons, you may use the services of secretaries, personal trainers, nutritionists, drivers, and any number of others. A personal stylist, like Charlotte Smith Styling, is just another expert in their own field who is trained to correctly identify and address your style needs and can save you the time and trouble of doing it yourself, while you focus on other things.

They Enhance Your Personal Brand

No matter what field you work in or what level you work at, you probably know the importance of branding. In today's world, business dealings are less likely to be based on long-term personal acquaintance. They may not even happen in-person, or with anyone you've ever met in person. Everyone has a brand, or a public image, and it's the perception of that image that helps others decide whether to work with you.

That means that how you present yourself is essential. Brands are largely visual, and you want images of yourself that visually project the image that you want to convey to the world. A stylist can help ensure that the image you're going for is the one you're actually projecting.

They Can Save You Money

If you're still worried that personal stylists are too pricey for you, consider this: they can actually save you money. Their services may even pay for themselves over time.

Just the time savings alone can save you money if it frees you up to focus on your work. After all, time is money. A stylist doesn't just advise you – they can take care of time-intensive tasks like shopping, packing for business trips, and choosing clothes for specific occasions.

But a stylist can save money in other ways too. Personal stylists work closely with everyone from stores and designers to tailors and dry cleaners, and even with makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers, trainers, and nutritionists. Because they develop so many of these professional relationships, they often have insider knowledge about where and when to get discounts, sales, and free samples. Those savings naturally get passed on to you. Having a stylist will also ensure that you no longer waste money on things that end up not fitting correctly or matching anything in your wardrobe.

Stylists charge in a variety of ways, including hourly fees and per-project pricing. More than ever before, personal stylists are very accessible to anyone who needs one. Consider making a personal stylist part of your personal team.