HOW TO HIRE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a personal stylist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A personal stylist in Ireland costs €100–€500 per session, typically around €200. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a personal stylist in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers personal stylist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — event Styling — for special occasions, personal stylists can help you choose the perfect outfit, accessories, and even hair and makeup options.
- How does stylist's experience change the price?The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the services you require change the price?The more of it there is, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Shopping Assistance — personal stylists can accompany you on shopping trips, offering expert advice on what to buy based on your body type, lifestyle, and personal preferences — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a personal stylist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
- Who insures you, and what is the policy number?Expect public liability; for food work, ask about product liability too — wardrobe Consultation — A personal stylist will assess your current wardrobe, helping you identify key pieces to keep, donate, or discard.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES to chefs, stylists, organisers, errand runners or concierges. You are buying somebody's time, taste and access to your home, so the checks are about trust and what is written down rather than about law.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Whether they are a trader — a business name and an invoice, not a favour with money attached; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; For anyone in your home unaccompanied, references you actually telephone; For food, whether they hold food-safety training and where the food is prepared; Exactly what the hours cover and what counts as extra; Keys and access in writing: who holds what, and how it comes back.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability; for food work, ask about product liability too. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers personal stylist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — event Styling — for special occasions, personal stylists can help you choose the perfect outfit, accessories, and even hair and makeup options.
A good answer: The rate follows the depth of experience behind it. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The more of it there is, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Shopping Assistance — personal stylists can accompany you on shopping trips, offering expert advice on what to buy based on your body type, lifestyle, and personal preferences — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a personal stylist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; for food work, ask about product liability too — wardrobe Consultation — A personal stylist will assess your current wardrobe, helping you identify key pieces to keep, donate, or discard.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the personal stylist starts, and an itemised invoice after — virtual Styling — offering styling services through digital platforms, allowing clients to receive advice and recommendations remotely.
A good answer: VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately — virtual Styling — offering styling services through digital platforms, allowing clients to receive advice and recommendations remotely.
Getting the quote right
- Stylist's experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it.
- Complexity of the services you require — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs.
- Complexity of the project — it decides whether the work can be done in one go.
- Amount of time required — the first hour costs more than the ones after it.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: stylist's experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the services you require — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — it decides whether the work can be done in one go
- A price for the personal stylist before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the personal stylist has begun
What a personal stylist costs: €100–€500 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Wardrobe consultation and Personal shopping each carry their own band. Personal Stylist price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Personal stylists near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstStylist's experience — the rate follows the depth of experience behind it — that is what the personal stylist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the services you require — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of the project — it decides whether the work can be done in one go — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherAmount of time required — the first hour costs more than the ones after it — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the personal stylist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, type of clothing selected — what is included in the package changes the total.
- Wardrobe Consultation
- A personal stylist will assess your current wardrobe, helping you identify key pieces to keep, donate, or discard.
- Shopping Assistance
- Personal stylists can accompany you on shopping trips, offering expert advice on what to buy based on your body type, lifestyle, and personal preferences.
- Event Styling
- For special occasions, personal stylists can help you choose the perfect outfit, accessories, and even hair and makeup options.
- Personal Shopping
- Accompanying clients on shopping trips or shopping on their behalf to select pieces that complement their style and fit their budget.
- Outfit Coordination
- Helping clients mix and match items to create multiple outfits from a limited wardrobe, maximising versatility and style.
- Style Education
- Providing clients with fashion tips and advice to help them make informed choices about their style in the future.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a personal stylist: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the stylist's experience, location, and the complexity of the services you require. High-end stylists or those with specialised expertise may charge more.
Sessions can range from one to several hours, depending on the services provided. A wardrobe consultation might take around two hours, while a full day of shopping could last five hours or more.
While many personal stylists have training in fashion and design, not all are formally qualified. For specialised needs, such as bridal styling or corporate image consulting, consider hiring a stylist with relevant certifications.
Availability for same-day services depends on the stylist's schedule. Many stylists require advance booking, especially for shopping trips or events, but some may accommodate last-minute requests.
Yes, many personal stylists offer package deals for multiple services, such as wardrobe consultation and shopping assistance. This can be a cost-effective way to address various styling needs.
Personal stylists generally do not provide services like tailoring, hairdressing, or makeup application unless they have specific training in those areas. Their main focus is on fashion advice and outfit selection.
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