We Asked 5 Stylists Which Pieces They Use in All Their Shoots

It might seem like the ultimate glamorous job, but working as a stylist is tough. Behind every glossy mag shoot or e-commerce look, there's a hive of activity, and stylists are the worker bees at the centre of the action. Not only do they have an encyclopedic knowledge of the latest trends and the know-how for putting together an outfit, but they also have an ability to read the minds of consumers and know exactly what aesthetic or theme will convince us to reach for our credit cards.

Back in February at London Fashion Week, I was chatting to a stylist who works for a big e-commerce site. She revealed that there was one particular shoe style her fellow stylists were nabbing for their clients, resulting in their bosses having to impose a limit on their usage. If that's not enough praise, I don't know what is. This conversation inspired me to ask five other stylists which pieces they were obsessing over—the winning items that end up sneaking their way into every shoot.

It might sound unimportant, but if you think about it, these stylists are doing all the hard work for you, putting new-in buys through their paces. The result? Dresses, bags, jackets and jewellery that are guaranteed to give you serious mileage for seasons to come—say goodbye to annoying return policies. Scroll down to see and shop their edits.

Lauren Douglas, Personal Stylist

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(Image credit: @laurenpops)

SHOP LAUREN'S PICKS

Seun Ogunsola, E-Commerce Stylist

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(Image credit: @the_oluwaseun)

SHOP SEUN'S PICKS

Olivia Stoddart, ASOS Magazine Fashion Editor

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(Image credit: Olivia Stoddart)

SHOP OLIVIA'S PICKS

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Hannah Lewis, Stylist

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(Image credit: @hannahlewisstylist)

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Megan Reynolds, Market Director at MatchesFashion

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(Image credit: @meg_e_rey)

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