HOW TO HIRE · PERSONAL & LIFESTYLE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a wardrobe consultant in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A wardrobe consultant in Ireland costs €100–€400 per session, typically around €180. 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.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a wardrobe consultant in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers wardrobe consultant work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — shopping Assistance — some wardrobe consultants offer shopping services, helping clients select new clothing that complements their existing wardrobe.
- How does consultant's experience change the price?An established name can charge more because the diary is full. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the job change the price?It is checked on the visit because it changes the method. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does your location change the price?Distance adds to the day before any work is done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Personal Style Development — consultants work with clients to develop a personal style that reflects their personality and lifestyle — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wardrobe consultant job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
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 wardrobe consultant work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — shopping Assistance — some wardrobe consultants offer shopping services, helping clients select new clothing that complements their existing wardrobe.
A good answer: An established name can charge more because the diary is full. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It is checked on the visit because it changes the method. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Distance adds to the day before any work is done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Personal Style Development — consultants work with clients to develop a personal style that reflects their personality and lifestyle — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wardrobe consultant 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 Assessment — A wardrobe consultant will evaluate your current clothing collection, identifying items that suit your style and body shape.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the wardrobe consultant starts, and an itemised invoice after — personal Shopping Assistance — accompanying clients on shopping trips to help select items that complement their existing wardrobe and personal style.
Getting the quote right
- Consultant's experience — an established name can charge more because the diary is full.
- Complexity of the job — it is checked on the visit because it changes the method.
- Your location — distance adds to the day before any work is done.
- Condition of your wardrobe — the state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed.
- 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: consultant's experience — an established name can charge more because the diary is full
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the job — it is checked on the visit because it changes the method
- They will not talk about it: your location — distance adds to the day before any work is done
- A price for the wardrobe consultant 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 wardrobe consultant has begun
What a wardrobe consultant costs: €100–€400 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Wardrobe audit and Personal styling session each carry their own band. Wardrobe Consultant 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
Wardrobe consultants 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 firstConsultant's experience — an established name can charge more because the diary is full — that is what the wardrobe consultant is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the job — it is checked on the visit because it changes the method — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfYour location — distance adds to the day before any work is done — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherCondition of your wardrobe — the state of the existing work sets how much prep is needed — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the wardrobe consultant is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the work involved — providers allow for it rather than discover it on the day.
- Wardrobe Assessment
- A wardrobe consultant will evaluate your current clothing collection, identifying items that suit your style and body shape.
- Personal Style Development
- Consultants work with clients to develop a personal style that reflects their personality and lifestyle.
- Shopping Assistance
- Some wardrobe consultants offer shopping services, helping clients select new clothing that complements their existing wardrobe.
- Wardrobe Audit
- A thorough evaluation of your current wardrobe, identifying items to keep, donate, or discard based on style and fit.
- Personal Styling Session
- One-on-one consultation to create outfits that suit your body type and lifestyle, including advice on accessorising.
- Capsule Wardrobe Creation
- Designing a minimalist wardrobe that consists of versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched for various occasions.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a wardrobe consultant: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the consultant's experience, the complexity of the job, and your location. More experienced consultants or those providing specialised services may charge higher rates.
A typical wardrobe consultation can last anywhere from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the size of your wardrobe and the specific services you require. Longer sessions may be necessary for extensive wardrobe assessments.
Generally, a wardrobe consultant does not require formal qualifications, but experience and a strong understanding of fashion trends are essential. Look for consultants with a proven track record or positive client feedback.
Same-day services may be available depending on the consultant's schedule, but it's advisable to book in advance to secure your preferred time slot. Some consultants may offer rush services for an additional fee.
Yes, many wardrobe consultants offer packages that include services like personal shopping or style development. Booking multiple services can often result in a discounted rate.
Wardrobe consultants usually do not offer tailoring or alterations, dry cleaning, or personal shopping for specific items like shoes or accessories unless specified. Their focus is primarily on wardrobe organisation and style advice.
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Sources — checked October 2026
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Private dwellings and Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only