Real Life Style is DC’s most experienced, full-service, luxury personal styling team. Our stylists go above and beyond in assisting their clients, and no fashion problem is impossible to solve. We tailor our services to fit each client’s needs, whether in-home shopping appointments and fittings, or finding beautiful, comfortable shoes for a special event.

Lani Inlander, the owner and chief stylist of Real Life Style, launched the business in New York City in 2006. She has been helping clients nationwide look and feel their best since she started in this business over 25 years ago. As the most experienced personal stylist in the DC metro area, Lani leverages her New York and LA-based fashion contacts for her DC clients.

Yes, Real Life Style offers virtual styling services to clients nationwide and globally, including those in Iowa. Our virtual services are designed to provide the same level of personalized attention and expertise as our in-person sessions. Through video consultations, the utilization of our virtual closet software, and online shopping assistance, we can cater to your specific needs and preferences no matter where you are located. If you prefer a more hands-on approach, our stylists are also available for travel, depending on the project and availability. Do not hesitate to reach out to us to discuss the best option for your situation.

Real Life Style follows a 5-phase process to give your wardrobe a complete makeover. This includes the wardrobe makeover (closet edit), personal shopping, and outfit creation. To read more about the styling process, check out the styling services section of our website.

Each of the three sessions with your stylist takes 3 to 4 hours on average. For a complete wardrobe overhaul, you can expect to work with us for 10 to 12 hours. Read more in our blog post, “How Long Does a Complete Wardrobe Overhaul Truly Take?“

We know that clients need some parts of the process more than others. The closet review gives your personal stylist a wealth of information that can only be learned through the closet review. How can your stylist know where to go if she doesn’t know where you’ve been? The closet session allows your stylist to view different shapes, colors, and styles on you. This information, used to create your Style Report, will be essential for efficiently creating a shopping plan.

Your stylist will also set up organizational systems in your closet that add value to the wardrobe makeover process. These systems will allow you to easily see your clothing and get dressed quickly every day.

The wardrobe makeover isn’t just about spending money on clothes; it’s about finding the confidence to put your best self forward and learning what looks best on you. We understand being in between stages of your life because we’ve been there, too. Real Life Style can give you the power to feel and look your best at every size. Why waste time and energy feeling bad about yourself? Plus, our stylists are experts at helping you edit and organize all those different-sized wardrobes. We can also help create a cheap and chic wardrobe for women who expect to change sizes.

Great! Many of our clients hate shopping and find that we make fashion fun again. Hiring a personal stylist makes shopping as painless as possible. Imagine walking into a department store, passing the entire sales floor, and walking straight into a fitting room filled only with clothing chosen specially for you. Or, if even the idea of stepping into a store makes you nauseous, we can bring the store to your home.

Our typical client is a busy mother who also works outside the home and is looking to feel more confident and put-together. She wants a versatile, comfortable wardrobe that fits her current size and lifestyle. We also have plenty of clients without children or that do not work outside the home for pay. We have experience working with people of all backgrounds, professions, sizes, ages, and aspirations. So yes, we’ve heard or seen that before, and we can help

We LOVE styling men. If your husband has trouble letting go of his worn-out khakis and stained T-shirts, it may be time to call for reinforcements. This does not have to be your job! Or jeopardize your relationship. Like everything fashion-related, let us take it off your to-do list.

We always consider the client’s personal style, needs, and budget before devising a shopping plan. For our first shopping appointment, we typically take a client to a department store such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, or Bloomingdales. This allows us to have the most clothing choices and make the best use of our client’s time. As the closet fills out, we utilize our connections to local boutiques and designers to get our client unique pieces that will add interest to the wardrobe. And, of course, we are skilled online shoppers.

We are happy to assist you with secondhand shopping. Fashion significantly contributes to landfills, and shopping secondhand helps reduce this impact. Although it may not be as straightforward as shopping at Nordstrom, we support your choice!

The average U.S. consumer discards 81.5 lbs of clothing each year. After every Wardrobe Makeover, we sort the edited items into recycled plastic bags and then donate or recycle the textiles as appropriate. We recommend our clients use tailoring, shoe, and jewelry repair services rather than purchasing new pieces when suitable. To encourage this practice, we offer to take items for repair as part of our service. Furthermore, we advocate for buying fewer, higher quality items.

Our comprehensive styling packages begin at $3200. This fee is for our professional expertise and services only. The total cost of styling services depends on the stylist you work with and your needs. Please book a free consultation with Lani for an estimate.

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