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4worldlovers: Refined is a luxury styling and wardrobe consulting service offering a variety of in-person and virtual styling options for both men and women. Located in Raleigh, Refined works with clients throughout North Carolina, and beyond. Build confidence, feel attractive, and reduce the time you spend standing in your closet wondering what to wear. We are Theresa and Lauren, your new personal stylists and best friends!

If you're looking for a whole new look, or need to fill the gaps in your wardrobe, it's time to shop! We bring the shopping to you with this luxury in-home shopping experience.

Shooting family photos, website images, magazine photos, ad campaigns, or videos? Refined offers professional photo and video styling. Contact Refined for details and pricing.

As a Refined client you'll receive access to virtual resources to help guide your personal style development, beyond your one-on-one session.

All of our packages include virtual follow-up support from your stylist, for whenever you need a little extra help.

You are guaranteed to walk away feeling refreshed and inspired. With Refined you'll find the confidence that comes with looking and feeling your best.

“Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.”

Refined personal styling and image consulting service is owned by writer, designer, and stylist Theresa Jean. Theresa’s background transcends the full spectrum of the fashion industry; from sewing and design, to retail styling, to fashion writing. She has spent years studying designers, fashion history, pattern making, trend forecasting, and international/cultural style, developing an extensive knowledge of fashion, style, and design.

Theresa has worked with men and women from all over the world. Her natural eye for shapes, colors, and designs, combined with her extensive experience and education give Theresa a unique approach to styling.

Along with writing for fashion bloggers, designers, and style websites, she has also partnered with other image consultants to style photo shoots for corporate events and ad campaigns. Experienced in providing one-on-one styling and personal shopping services, Theresa founded Refined with the hope of educating and empowering others to build confidence through developing their own unique sense of style.

"I am so grateful that I worked with Theresa! I was undergoing a lot of change (retired, turned gray haired, lost weight, survived the pandemic by staying at home, etc.) and felt I had plenty of clothes, but nothing to wear. Theresa helped me with a closet audit. I had never worked with a clothing stylist before, and I was a little nervous about working with a stranger, so I interviewed a number of other stylists. Theresa’s responses reflected a positive philosophy that resonated with me. Before her visit, at my request, she directed me to an excellent bra fitter. During Theresa’s four hour visit, I felt as if I was working with a fashion savvy girlfriend. She was personable and highly skilled at using the clothes that I had to make outfits I would actually wear. She didn’t just prescribe outfits; she sought my feedback by saying, “Would you wear this?” She used my response to hone in on what I liked. She did not waste time and we accomplished a lot. She kindly advised me about clothing that needed to be donated/consigned, which she was willing to handle. Some things she suggested to be altered. When she created an outfit, she took a picture of it to create a look book for my future reference because there is no way I could remember all that she created. She suggested several clothes, shoes, and belts to fill in gaps in my wardrobe. After our appointment, she kept her word of sending me links to items that she recommended for me, publishing a look book of the outfit photos, and giving me feedback on the recommended clothes that I purchased as well as some outfits that I created. For example, she told me the best cut of jeans for my body. I sent her pics of me in different jeans and she identified which ones flattered me. But the best gift of all was watching her magically put outfits together that sparked a better fashion sense and interest in me. To continue my clothing journey, she suggested some fashion bloggers that aligned with my style. Hiring Theresa was the best investment I have made in myself, and I would do it again. Thank you, Theresa, for capturing how I want to express myself through my wardrobe and giving me confidence to try different looks."