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Sterling Style Academy

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Sterling Style Academy

At the Sterling Style Academy, we believe that personal styling, personal branding, and image consulting are more than just skills—they’re tools for transformation. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve built a proven track record for producing highly credible and influential image consultants, personal stylists, and personal shoppers from the U.S., Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Headquartered in New York with on-location training programs worldwide, we’ve redefined what it means to succeed in the fashion and styling industry.

Our award-winning, internationally accredited programs go beyond teaching techniques—they empower you to build a personal brand, influence others, and create a lasting impact. Whether you’re launching a new career or elevating your expertise, we provide the tools, confidence, and global network to help you thrive. Join a community of forward-thinking professionals who are shaping the future of image, fashion and style one individual at a time.

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Upcoming courses

3 & 5-Day

San Francisco — March 23–27, 2026
Paris — May 18–22, 2026
Miami — June 15–19, 2026
New York — October 5–9, 2026
Los Angeles — Nov. 9–13, 2026

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7-Day

Singapore — January 12–18, 2026
Los Angeles — March 9–15, 2026
New York — June 15–21, 2026
London — July 20–26, 2026
Paris — October 26–Nov. 1, 2026

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2-Week

New York — December 1–12, 2025
Miami — January 12–23, 2026
Dubai — March 9–20, 2026
New York — June 8–19, 2026
London — Oct. 19–30, 2026

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Courses

Discover our comprehensive training programs designed to turn your passion for fashion into a successful career. From personal styling to image consulting, our courses provide the skills and confidence you need to thrive.

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E-Courses

Learn at your own pace with our flexible online programs. Gain industry-leading knowledge and skills in personal styling and fashion consulting—all from the comfort of your home. Start your journey to success today!

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Services

Explore our tailored services designed to meet your styling and consulting needs. From personal shopping to corporate image solutions, we provide expert guidance to help you look and feel your best.

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The eCourse Library

Unlock our curated self-paced online courses. Master the art of styling and personal shopping.

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STERLING STYLE ACADEMY reviews

  • “Michelle T. Sterling is truly the best image consultant and trainer there is in the industry. I registered for the online course since I was working in Corporate America at the time, however I had the opportunity to attend the Corporate Image Consultant training program in New York and see her work with a paying male client. From helping her pick outfits, to observing how she speaks to her clients, to learning how to deal with difficult sales associates, she’s the best! No wonder the client flew in from Detroit to meet with her, paid her $5000 for 1.5 days of her time, and he’s a repeat client! I was there when he said hiring her for personal shopping services is a good use of his time and money — that he would spend hours online shopping just to get frustrated with incorrect colors, styles, fit, and dealing with returns. I’m Belgium – Swiss. I have high standards and so do her clients. Choose Sterling Style Academy.”
    Lore Hermans
  • “This course was truly amazing and exceeded my expectations! From it’s advanced level of curriculum to the instructor’s ability to assess and manage my adult learning process, Michelle T. Sterling truly understands how to build a world-class and real-world image consultant and personal stylist training program that doesn’t miss any details! She’s really intelligent, business savvy, an amazing instructor, and a talented coach. I love that she’s so knowledgable of the Latin culture and speaks Spanish! Her step-by-step approach to training is intense and rigorous. However, now I feel confident that I’ve learned how to give my clients the best image consultations. With all the clients that will be coming to my med spa, I will be able to use what I learned and charge for consultations. Feeling truly grateful. Thank you so much. Look no further. I did all the research for you. This truly is the best image consultant training and personal stylist course out there and definitely in New York.”
    Elizabeth Reyes
  • “I came to Sterling Style Academy having taken another course in Delhi (India) that truly missed the mark and disappointed me. In just 7 days with the Sterling Style Academy in Milan, I became a certified image consultant, personal stylist, and personal shopper, but I never expected to be constantly mentored, encouraged, and supported since the day I graduated in October 2018 until now. In 7 days, I learned what people study in India in six months to one year. I not only learned a lot of theory and how to apply the information to work with Indian clients, I also learned from someone who has also been my business mentor with so much industry knowledge and client expertise. There have been times when I wanted to give up, but Michelle T. Sterling has always been there to encourage me to keep going. This industry takes persistence, practice, and patience. I know I have the passion, superior training and knowledge, but she’s also taught me how to become an entrepreneur. It was definitely worth the training investment.”
    Arunima Manwani
  • “The Sterling Style Academy online course is an intensive and very detailed program that provided me with more information then I could have imagined. I am very happy I decided to take the course with you rather than waste my money on some cheaper image consultant course because I am serious about turning this into a business. I can’t thank you enough for all your guidance, support, and encouragement. You made my day everyday during this pandemic. I hope to be as good of an image consultant as you, Michelle T. Sterling, one day and make you proud. I already took a Fashion Styling course from a well known fashion institution in New York that was a complete waste of time and money. But with this course I am learning so much more and don’t feel like I’m wasting my money or my time. During the online course I learned how GCC Arab traditional dress for men and women can be perceived according to it’s design details and the image an individual projects. I feel like I’m taking a course with a Saudi but to American educational standards. I’m so grateful you taught me how to work with Saudi clients while I’m living in NY.”
    A.M. from Riyadh

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Sterling Style Academy FAQs

1. What does Sterling Style Academy teach?
Sterling Style Academy is a globally recognized professional training school that offers accessible, high-quality education in personal stylist training and image consultant training at all levels. Whether you’re a beginner or a career changer, we provide online personal stylist training starting at a beginner level, with self-paced certification programs designed for aspiring stylists and image consultants. Our curriculum includes accessible online image consultant courses, online personal stylist courses and an affordable online color analysis course starting at $697, as well as hands-on in-class options. In-person and in-class trainings include a color analysis training for US$2497, personal stylist training for US$6497, and image consultant training starting at US$7997, all supported with mentorship, community, and business training to help you launch and grow a successful styling career.

2. Who are Sterling Style Academy courses designed for?
Our courses are designed for aspiring personal stylists, image consultants, personal shoppers, boutique owners, fashion entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to strengthen their personal brand or transition into the fashion and image consulting industry. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing skill set, our programs meet you where you are and elevate you to industry-standard excellence.

3. Do I need prior fashion experience to enroll?
No prior fashion experience is required. Our curriculum is structured to give beginners a complete, step-by-step foundation while also offering advanced systems for experienced stylists. You’ll learn practical, repeatable frameworks you can immediately apply with real clients—along with guidance on pricing, positioning, and business setup.

4. What is the difference between the online courses and the in-person training?
Our online courses offer flexible, self-paced learning with lifetime access, making them ideal for students anywhere in the world who want professional certification on their own schedule—supported by structured methodology, mentorship resources, and community access.
Our in-person trainings in New York, Paris, Dubai, Miami, and Singapore provide immersive, hands-on instruction, including live demonstrations, shopping fieldwork, personalized feedback, certification, and direct business insight from industry professionals.

5. How do I become a certified personal stylist or image consultant?
You can become certified by completing one of our signature programs, including the Online Image Consultant & Personal Stylist Training, Online Color Analysis Training, or our 5-Day or 7-Day In-Person Certification Courses. Each program delivers a clear professional methodology, expert instruction, and real-world business guidance—so you’re prepared to confidently work with clients immediately after completion.

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