Virtual style and wardrobe consultant

Busy professionals, people in smaller towns without a local consultant, remote workers, and anyone who prefers to work from home.

Fixed-price online packages such as a style session, a capsule wardrobe plan or a pre-interview consultation. You can also sell a simple guide or a repeat monthly check-in.

• Clear communication on video
• Visual presentation and outfit mock-ups
• Online marketing and social media
• Organized client records and scheduling

• Commercial general liability or professional liability insurance, check what suits online advice
• Protect client photos and personal information, and check your province's privacy rules (Quebec has its own)
• Clearly disclose any affiliate links or store commissions
• Check when to register for GST/HST, which can also apply to clients outside Canada depending on the situation
• Standing out online takes consistent effort, so expect a slower start

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your online setup, marketing and the tools you use to run video wardrobe reviews and share shopping lists.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many clients you book. Standing out online takes consistent effort, so expect a slower start.

Check which insurance suits online advice, such as commercial general or professional liability. Check privacy rules for client photos and personal information (Quebec has its own), disclosure of affiliate links, and when to register for GST/HST.