These stylists charge thousands to help workers balance professional and casual styles. So white-collar workers in tech, law, and finance are turning to professional stylists to help them navigate their sartorial confusion. And they’re willing to shell out thousands of dollars to nail the right balance of cool and professional. Those hiring a professional stylist should be prepared to swap their $50 shirts for ones closer to the $250 range, Michelle Sterling, a professional image consultant previously told Business Insider. AdvertisementFinding the right style for your corporate jobSome white-collar stylists start by assessing their clients’ personalities before they start dressing them.

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Persons: —, Michelle Sterling, Brunello Cucinelli, Sterling, Peter Nguyen, Cassandra Sethi, Nate Dudek —, Ted Baker, Jacci Jaye, Jaye, Sylvie di Giusto Organizations: Service, Wall Street Journal, Consulting Locations: New York, Patagonia