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With styling services like Stitch Fix becoming a household name and similar services on the rise, it’s clear that there is a market for those that want a little help with their wardrobe. Whether you consider yourself fashion-challenged, need help getting dressed for a special occasion, or just appreciate a different set of eyes on your wardrobe every now and then, it’s true that everyone could benefit from a personal shopping service. And now with Amazon’s Prime Personal Shopper, you have the chance to work with a stylist for the price of your daily coffee run. Does the old saying, “You get what you pay for” apply here? Find out in my Amazon Prime personal shopper review!
Do you have to have a Prime membership to use this service?
Yes, you need to have an Amazon account and be an Amazon Prime member to use the Personal Shopper service.
How does Amazon personal shopper work?
Personal shopper is a prime wardrobe service that allows you to use a fashion stylist to pick out new things for your wardrobe. Based on your style profile (body shape, budget, preferences, and needs), a personal stylist will have a curated selection of pieces for you to add to your wardrobe.
From that selection, you can choose up to 8 items to get shipped to you for free so you can try them on in the comfort of your own home. You have up to 7 days to decide what you want to keep and you’ll only get charged for the pieces that you didn’t send back. Returns are easy with their supplied prepaid shipping label.
How much does Amazon prime personal shopper cost?
With an existing prime membership, the styling fee is only $4.99 per month. There is no time commitment and you can cancel anytime. It’s “try before you buy” as well, so you do not have to pay for any clothes upfront, and you only pay for what you keep.
You send back unwanted items for free since they have a prepaid return label. Amazon frequently offers coupons that will give you $10 off a purchase of $50 or more.
How do I sign up for Amazon prime personal shopper?
It can be a little tricky to find it. Though admittedly, I sometimes have trouble finding things on here anyway since the site is so large. I found it easiest to just google it to be taken directly there instead of filtering through the different drop-down menus. To save you time, here’s the direct link for you.
How long does this take?
It won’t be done at the same speed as Amazon prime, aka 2 days, but why should it? You’re dealing with a real person here! That being said, it still felt speedy quick to me and Amazon lets you know exactly what and when to expect. It took up to 4 days to receive my stylist’s picks. My choices were then shipped out within a few days and it took up to 5 days to see the package at my doorstep.
Is Amazon Personal Shopper a real person and what does an Amazon stylist do?
Yes, your Amazon stylist is a real person. Amazon’s fashion stylists come from backgrounds in fashion, retail, editorial, styling, and other creative fields. They are trained to select items based on fit, color, styling, seasonal and current trends.
Your amazon stylist will review your profile to curate selections based on what you are looking for, within your budget, style, shape, and preferences.
Why I wanted to try it
I have the training of a personal stylist and I’ve been working online in the fashion world for years, so it’s safe to say that I have a good handle on my personal style and I know what I like. Not only that, but shopping doesn’t stress me out and it’s not a chore. It’s fun! So why try out this service?
Well, I usually shop from the same fashion brands and purchase the same things. Basic tee? Check. Blazer? Check.
And though I’ll never stray from my love of classic fashion, I was curious what the addition of the personal shopper would be to my wardrobe. What would a stylist pick for me? Would I love it? Would they introduce me to some new styles that I might not have originally picked out myself?
Amazon Fashion has a large selection of in-house brands to choose from. From luxury designers to budget-friendly, and even their own Amazon Essentials brand, there’s a lot of great variety and I thought it would be fun to try out some different brands and styles.
Okay, now here’s what it looks like step by step.
Once you sign up, they’ll prompt you to fill out a short survey to help you maximize your personal styling service.
First, you’ll take a style quiz so your stylist can get a better feel of your aesthetic and style preferences. They’ll even ask you for your social media too, so your stylist can check it out to get an idea about your day-to-day style. You’ll be asked how much you typically spend on clothing items so you don’t get offered pieces that are way out of your budget (or vice versa).
Your body type and comfort level are all taken into consideration too.
Towards the end of the survey, you can tell your stylist exactly what you’re online shopping for and request certain items, such as shoes or bottoms, or you can note what you don’t want.
I asked for “elevated basics” and within a few days, I got notified that my picks were ready. At first glance, I thought, “I would never get this”, but then I reasoned in my head, that’s the point-to try something new.
Even though I could have selected 8 items to try on at home, I only picked 5. Some I knew I was for sure not going to keep so I didn’t want to waste anyone’s time.
Here are the 5 pieces I chose!
1. The Drop Women’s Manon Faux Leather Wrap Front Midi Skirt
Okay, so I loved this skirt! It fit well, the material was soo soft, and I love me a flattering wrap detail. To me, it embodies edgy chic and elevated basic perfectly. The only reason I didn’t keep it is because I couldn’t think of when I would actually wear it. I really only want things in my wardrobe that I’d wear regularly, but I was very pleased with this skirt otherwise.
2. Amazon Essentials Women’s Water-Resistant Collar Coat
This coat didn’t quite hit the mark for me. It felt a little cheap and flimsy and I would maybe spend $20 on this, not $40. Coats are something that I invest in, so I didn’t see why I’d keep this one when I have other great options. I have a few other Amazon Essentials pieces that I like so I don’t think this coat is representative of their whole line.
3. ANRABESS Women’s Long Sleeve Ribbed Sweater Dress Turtleneck Slim Fit Slit Midi Dress
This dress is beautifulllll! The material felt nice and thick and I love the high neck with the long length. It balances out the form-fitting silhouette nicely. Not to mention, the sweater material is very comfortable too.
My only hesitation is that since it’s a bodycon dress, it was a little too clingy in the tummy area for my liking. If it weren’t for that, then this is a dress I would have definitely kept, and probably purchased in several colors.
4. The Drop Women’s Josephine Long Sleeve Cutout Loose Turtleneck Sweater
This is not a piece that I would have picked out for myself, but I was glad that I tried it. I don’t have many trendy pieces and it’s fun to shake it up! The material was a good amount of thickness and very soft.
I didn’t keep this one because, in my midwest winters, the style doesn’t really make sense. I’d wear a turtleneck like this in the winter, but when it’s winter here it’s freezing. So the cutout I think is a little odd for my climate. This top would be great for someone with mild winters though and it really is cute.
5. Berydress Women’s Classic 3/4 Sleeve V Neck Sheath Casual Party Work Faux Black Wrap Dress
This dress was almost perfect. When Titus saw me in it he said, “WOW! You’re going to keep this one, right?” It’s a beautiful dress, ladies. Classy and flattering, it would be perfect for work, church, or a special occasion. Plus, it’s not revealing (on those with a smaller bust).
My small gripe is the placement of the zipper. It looks awkward dangling under the armpit and I am very picky about these things. If they moved the zipper to the back of the dress, I just know I’d snatch this up in every color.
My thoughts
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by my “first box”. Though there were a lot of “almost” items for me, that is because of the type of fashion item itself, not necessarily the service. With a few tweaks of each clothing item, I could have seen myself keeping almost all of them.
I won’t be keeping my subscription for another month, but that’s only because I don’t need anything right now. This service was fun, easy, low cost, and I’d totally do it again to try out new clothing styles and brands!
Conclusion
Amazon prime personal shopper is a great way to get the help of a fashion stylist with low risk and low cost. You can get a new work wardrobe, break out of a styling rut, or find your new favorite pieces. Though you may not get styled outfit ideas and the full range of other styling services, it’s a great option for those that want to try out a service like this without a lot of cost or commitment.
All in all, would I say it’s worth it? Yes. If you enjoyed my Amazon Prime personal shopper review and you’re ready to dive into some others, keep reading!
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