Mid-Level

Clothing Consultant

The wardrobe advisor — helping customers select clothing that fits their style, body, and lifestyle needs.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
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Job markets for Clothing Consultants
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Clothing Consultant

As a Clothing Consultant, you advise customers on clothing selection with a focus on style, fit, and wardrobe building. You might work in retail, department stores, or personal styling services. The emphasis is on consultative service rather than transactional sales.

Your day involves working with customers on their clothing needs. You assess their style, understand their lifestyle and needs, make recommendations, and help build coordinated wardrobes. Customers might be updating their professional look, preparing for a special event, or seeking a style refresh.

The challenge is providing genuine value through your expertise. Customers can browse racks themselves; they come to you for guidance. You need to quickly assess needs, make appropriate recommendations, and build trust. Style is personal, so you need to understand preferences rather than imposing your taste.

RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
Working ConditionsLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
SettingCustomer typeFashion levelService modelCommission structure
Clothing consulting varies by setting. Department store consultants work with broad assortments. Specialty stores have specific aesthetics. Personal styling services might work outside retail environments. The level of fashion-forward versus classic styling varies by clientele.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Clothing Consultants (SOC 41-2031.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Exploring the Clothing Consultant career path? Truest helps you figure out if it's the right fit — and plan your path forward.
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Style assessment
Quickly understanding what works for each client
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Wardrobe building
Creating coordinated, practical wardrobes
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Relationship development
Building clients who return and refer
What customer type does this position serve?
What training on style and products is provided?
How is success measured?
What's the compensation structure?
What advancement opportunities exist?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$26K–$48K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.8M
U.S. Employment
-0.5%
10yr Growth
556K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

PersuasionService OrientationSpeakingActive ListeningNegotiationSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingWritingTime ManagementReading Comprehension
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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