Who We Are

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!

Styling Services

Closet Audit & Wardrobe Detox

A great starting point for those who always find themselves saying, "I have nothing to wear!" We'll overhaul your closet, showing you how to better use the clothing you own.

Personal Shopping

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 personalized shopping experience.

Photography Styling

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

What Do you get with Refined?

Style Resources and Updates

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

Follow-Up Support

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

Confidence!

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.”

– Vivienne Westwood

About Theresa

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.

Testimonials

"Theresa is incredible! I needed a lot of help with selecting professional attire that would work for me in my postpartum body. She was so professional and thoughtful in the process of selecting clothing that would look good and that I would feel good wearing. She came to my house and we tried on outfits and I have an amazing wardrobe! Have been wearing the pieces she has selected for me confidently - feels really good! I want to make this an annual thing! Such a fun experience."

Highly recommend! I'm a mom in my 30s, and I needed self care, so I chose to get the full styling service. I worked with Lauren and she was wonderful, positive, and professional. I was most nervous about the closet audit, and it turned out to be super fun. I had no idea what possibilities existed within the clothes I already owned. My favorite part is probably the outfit collage, I don't really have to think about it - just put together one of the cute outfits and I feel so good about myself!

My experience working with Theresa was fantastic! The style identification service was a gift that was not only generous, but it then evolved into a personalized guide on how I can represent myself through my clothing. Theresa took care and time to understand my fashion goals and what I was looking for in my clothing. I basically rambled about what I liked, what I was curious about, and more and then Theresa took that information and transformed it into so many achievable looks. She provided notes, insights, ways that outfits could be mixed to create even more looks, and how I could dress it up or down. I would then respond to her suggestions and notes, and then she would provide more looks, answer specific questions, and even provide thought-provoking questions for me to consider. I recently went to a consignment shop when my mom was visiting and I was looking at items with a completely new lens. I felt like I had "graduated" in my ability to shop, look at my existing wardrobe, and find key pieces for my clothing. Sustainability is extremely important to me and Theresa was very knowledgeable on ways to still represent my values while also expanding my look. I can go on and on about the experience and HIGHLY recommend working with Refined. You won't regret it and it pays back tenfold. I have recommending Refined to all of my friends and I am sure I will sync with Theresa again in the future when I want to explore new seasons and looks. Thank you so much - it was so amazing!

"I learned so much about style, fit, and clothing selection by working with Theresa. She was extremely thoughtful in making recommendations and offering options based on my specific, individual preferences and shape. I highly recommend working with Theresa and her team!"

"I never imagined myself hiring a stylist, but the realization that my wardrobe hasn't changed in 10 years and I still hate shopping led me search for a personal stylist. I went for the "Luxury In-Home Shopping Experience". Honestly I was nervous at first about trying styles completely out of my comfort zone. Just weeks later and I'm addicted and absolutely love wearing everything suggested! The process was made very simple and Theresa is amazing to work with. This was the best decision I've made in a long time, and I plan to continue working with her moving forward. I highly recommend trying this!!"

"I cannot say enough good things about Lauren and Theresa. Always punctual, always professional. I bought a styling session for my wife (25) for Christmas. Lauren was absolutely amazing at zeroing in on her style, suggesting outfits, and tripling my wife’s style confidence. Thank you, ladies, for your excellent work and value! ☺️"

"Lauren is wonderful to work with! She helped me build up my closet with some fresh staples and get ready for a trip to California. She was so warm and friendly. She made me feel comfortable and empowered as I found some new looks and I've been so excited to get dressed for work/the weekends to show off the new styles she helped me pick out! The communication was quick and the entire process was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend her services to literally anyone."

"After several years of contemplating hiring a stylist, hating waking up every morning to pick out an outfit that didn't match or fit right, Theresa answered my prayers! As I climbed the corporate ladder, I became more and more aware and insecure about my attire. This year, I began working daily with executive management and knew my wardrobe didn't fit the bill. I finally bit the bullet and did research on the perfect stylist -- finding Refined by Theresa all the way across the country! I met with Theresa over the phone, then exchanged dialogue over the next several weeks with her to produce my new business wardrobe. I knew that my wardrobe was an issue, but I don't think I really understood the impact it would have on my professional career. The confidence I have walking into the office each and every day is unmatched to before. Once I can financially support it, I will be asking Theresa to update my every day and date clothes wardrobe -- and I can't wait!"

"I reached out to Theresa to find a style that would work for me on a trip to Brazil I took for vacation. She worked with me virtually and understood what I was looking for. Theresa was prompt and thorough with her recommendations. She put together a look book that made it simple for me to mix and match the items that would look great on me. I purchased the items and they did all look great on me and I received many compliments on my trip to Brazil."

"I had such a wonderful time working with Lauren! She never made me feel judged or self conscious and she also helped me really narrow down certain things that I liked and that would work for my body type. 10 of 10, and I hope to work with her again in the future."

"I've always been clueless about style. Lauren helped choose outfits for me that I had in my closet already. She put a lot of effort in explaining the reasons why she made suggestions, and gave plenty of tips and tricks. Would recommend, and I wouldn't be surprised if I come back in the future!"

"Omg what can I say about Theresa?! She is amazing and has boosted my confidence in myself through the roof! I’m a trans woman and she has already helped me discover myself through clothes. Before meeting her I was stuck in my transition at a point where I wasn’t moving forward because I wasn’t confident in my clothes or being able to find any that worked for me. Since working with her I am finally out 100 percent to everyone I know and living my best life. She gets to know you and your personality and takes that to design a wardrobe for you that is just spot on to what you know you’ve always wanted but were unable to to figure out. Everything she has shown to me actually speaks to me and I see myself in each piece. She is just flat out AMAZING and I recommend her to anyone and everyone!"

This is a LONG overdue review following my experience working with Lauren back in Spring 2023. From the start, she really customized the process for me. While I didn’t need the full soup-to-nuts approach including the closet audit wasn’t quite for me, but we knew I’d need a tad more than just the closet refresh, so she designed a custom package to work with. Our first in-person was a breath of fresh air – while Lauren is both stunning and stylish, I felt no judgment about my self-described frumpiness that I had adopted over the course of the pandemic. She listened to me while gently pushing my boundaries a bit, and I was floored that the first round of Look Book ideas was pretty spot-on. From there, the look book refinement process went really quick; and then it was amazing to see all of the pieces in person. I’ll admit that I was a bit nervous that there’d be more strikes than home-runs, by virtue of the fact that that’s all I’ve been able to achieve on my own with years of online shopping. But, of the ~20ish pieces Lauren brought with her, she was spot-on with her estimate that somewhere between 80-90% would work for me! Her first time shopping for me, and she nailed it. She captured the barely-there “style” I’ve defined for myself, while easing me out of my comfort zone with some pieces I would have never picked for myself but truly loved. Her approach was patient and challenging; complimentary and realistic; and fun focused all at the same time. She educated me throughout, with the goal of “teaching me to fish.” While I’ve still got a ways to go, I definitely picked up some hacks to keep in mind. Will absolutely work with Lauren again!

"Theresa has a gift for helping people see what is right in from of them! I am 65 years old and was very hesitant to reach out for help... After a morning of great fun and creative rearranging she managed to leave me with over 20 outfits I loved, complete with shoes and accessories! I don't know how she does it, but I now approach my closet with a touch of magic, as opposed to a bolt of dread!"

"I worked with Theresa virtually with a very short turnaround period of 2 weeks (and she delivered in 1 week !). I was doubtful that virtual styling would work, but the framework that Theresa has set up is practical and delivers same results as any in person service would do. The pricing was great. As for service, Theresa has an amazing eye and is creative, yet practical. She was aligned to my needs and kept checking with me frequently so as to stay in sync with my needs. I now have access to multiple options in wardrobe and I am set for at least a few years! Thank you Theresa."

"Theresa is amazing, fun, and professional! She listens to you and helps you explore outside your comfort zone! I was absolutely thrilled with the outcome! I highly recommend her services!"

"I hired Theresa for a closet audit. She did a wonderful job of helping me find new life for some pieces I thought I needed to get rid of and making me comfortable letting go of pieces which no longer worked for me. Despite filling two bags full of clothes to let go of, she helped me identify over twenty new outfits. The process was fun and efficient."

"Theresa helped me figure out attire for a friend’s wedding. I only had a week to get clothes together and she was able to work quickly for me. I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to wear but I gave her my general idea and she gave me many options. After I reviewed the options she gave me, she was able to refine the options even more to my liking. Ultimately, Theresa helped me pick a final outfit for the wedding that allows me to feel stylish and confident. I am more than happy with her service and would absolutely recommend her to anyone! Thanks!"

"Theresa has been amazing to work with. She has helped me move out of my comfort zone and try new things. She has helped me build up my wardrobe and shown me how to mix and match new items to feel more put together. She is fun to work with and very talented. She has been a blessing for me. I do not understand how she so quickly finds items for my body type, that I never would have tried, but I end up loving! I highly recommend her services."

"Did a photo shoot with Theresa last July. Was a phenomenal experience. I was hesitant about getting clothes without trying them on, but Theresa not only found clothes that fit but ones that looked stunning on me and accented my personality as well. She was there with me every photo, ensuring I was touched up and hair in place as we went throughout the day. She was professional, kind, and made the day super special. I highly recommend her as a stylist."

"I contacted Theresa to help me style my engagement photos. She recommended a One Time styling session. She picked outfits we already owned and would have NEVER tried. I'm so happy with my photos, and plan to use her services again."

"She opened my eyes the the vast number of options my closet already contained. Consulting with Theresa has already saved me a couple shopping trips. This is an investment you absolutely will not regret!"

"Theresa has truly helped me refine my personal style! Her inherent ability to find pieces that compliment my style as well as helping me venture into high fashion really speaks volumes. Her capacity to understand my professional and personal style needs has increased my self confidence and helped me cultivate a positive self-image. Her monthly one on one consultations and style guidance have helped me look my best whether I'm heading to a formal event, to work, or even fun date nights!"

"So easy and kind to work with! Took what I had and my thoughts and made it into something to help my wardrobe. She stayed right in my budget, she found multiple items and outfits that I will wear multiple times. Very punctual, and professional through whole experience."

"Theresa is awesome. I was looking to up my personal style and she was the exact person I was looking for. She was patient in working with me in order to figure out exactly the type of image I was going for and take my thoughts and translate them into actual fashion and actual outfits. She put together an awesome shopping list for me that ended up being exactly what I needed and was exactly what I was looking for. I would 100% recommend her and would definitely (and plan to!) work with her again."

"Having just had a baby in April, I was extremely uncomfortable dressing at my new size, and could no longer fit my pre-pregnancy clothes. I wanted to feel good about getting dressed for the day and felt that being a new mother also meant I should embrace my own personal style more. The problem is I had no personal style! That is where Theresa came in. From the very beginning she worked tirelessly to pinpoint the style I was trying to achieve. She listened to me when I talked about my problem areas, and if I sent her a look, she immediately incorporated it into my Look Book. The most impressive thing to me was her ability to recognize and shop for specific body types. I am a curvy full-figured woman, and very bottom heavy, and the pieces that Theresa picked out fit me like a glove and complimented my shape. The in-home experience was literally the most fun I have had shopping in over 10 years! I am used to crying in dressing rooms and this experience changed all that. If you are in doubt, please just hire her! You will not be disappointed. I am so excited about my new clothes and really this experience has made me excited about clothes in general. I will be recommending her to everyone I know."

"Theresa offers a truly great service! I used the virtual service and she spent time with me, encouraged me to try things that might be out of my comfort zone, and I am glad she did. Everything she chose for me fit great and looks great! I would highly recommend her."

"Since working with Theresa, life has gotten easier & better. I have a new capsule wardrobe that fits—and fits my life. Finally, it’s fast & easy to get dressed, I’m current and comfortable no matter how long the day. Theresa slid me into wonderful looks that I never guessed were doable for me (I’m not young, not tall, not thin). She has incredible patience and has saved me tons of time & money. No more schlepping around depressing half-dead stores or wasting money on stuff that isn’t quite right. Trust her and go with it!"

"I always wanted a stylist but never thought I would get one. My husband found Theresa and hired her as a surprise for me. I was absolutely impressed with everything she did. She worked with me to find styles that I liked and then brought boat loads of new clothes to my house to try on! She got me things that I wouldn’t typically by myself and showed how pair/style each outfit as well as mix and match. My winter winter wardrobe got a beautiful face lift and I will definitely work with her again!"

"Working with Theresa was hands-down a fantastic choice. As someone who is most comfortable is athletic clothes (aka Athleisure), I consistently struggle to find clothes for “real life” that fit well, look good, and make me feel comfortable. Theresa was not only incredibly patient and thorough in effort to understand my personal preferences, but she did a great job finding a range of items for me to add to my wardrobe that prepare me for everything from a Zoom call to a cocktail party. I look forward to continuing to work with her, and have told all of my friends! She’s really truly amazing."

"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."

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