Tailors and stylists in Belgium: build your Websta profile

What your Websta profile should contain

Your profile page acts as your business website. It should have several clear sections so visitors understand what you offer and can reach you easily.

Start with a professional photo of yourself or your workspace. Customers want to see who they are working with. If you have a studio or shop, include photos of that too. Add photos of finished work - a tailored suit, altered dress, or styling result - so people see the quality you deliver.

List your services clearly. Common services for tailors include alterations, custom tailoring, mending, and hemming. Stylists might offer personal styling consultations, wardrobe advice, colour analysis, or outfit selection for events. Be specific about what you do and do not do.

Include a contact form so customers can send you messages directly. Add a booking or quote request system - this lets people request an appointment or ask for a price estimate without calling. Both options should be available: some customers prefer to book a time slot, others want to discuss details first and get a quote.

Write a short description of your experience and approach. Mention how long you have worked in the trade, any specialisms, and what customers can expect when they work with you.

• Professional photo of yourself or workspace
• Photos of finished tailoring or styling work
• Clear list of services you offer
• Contact form for inquiries
• Booking or quote request system
• Brief biography or description of your experience

Languages to publish in

Belgium has three official languages - Dutch, French, and German - and the country is divided into language regions. Your choice depends on where you work and which customers you want to reach.

If you work in Flanders (the northern region), publish in Dutch. If you are based in Wallonia (the southern region), use French. If you work in Brussels, you can use both Dutch and French, since the capital is bilingual. German is mainly spoken in the small eastern region near the German border.

Websta allows you to publish your profile in multiple languages. If you are bilingual or trilingual, this increases the number of people who find you. If you are not fluent in a language, do not publish in it - translation errors can confuse customers or seem unprofessional.

How customers search for tailors and stylists in Belgium

Websta has a marketplace section for fashion services at /marketplace/fashion. Customers search by service type and location - they enter their town or postal code and browse providers nearby, or they post a task and wait for providers to make offers.

Most searches are local. Someone in Antwerp looking for a tailor will search for tailors in Antwerp. Someone in Liège will search in Liège. However, customers sometimes travel for specialized services - a person might search across a wider area if they want a particular type of styling or tailoring that is hard to find locally.

Being discoverable means having a complete profile with a clear description, photos, and services listed. Customers are more likely to contact you if your profile looks current and professional.

What to sort out before you start

Working as an independent tailor or stylist in Belgium involves some practical requirements. You need to register as a self-employed person and pay your taxes and social contributions - these obligations apply whether you work from home, a rented studio, or your own shop. Register with the Social Security Office for the Self-Employed (RSI or Securex, depending on your region) and with the tax authority.

If you work from home, check your rental contract or lease - some landlords restrict business use of residential property. If you rent a studio or shop, your lease should allow your trade.

You will need a way to accept payments. Websta processes card payments through Stripe, which pays earnings directly to your bank account. Set up a Stripe account linked to your Belgian bank account. You also need a valid business bank account in your name.

If you employ staff, you have additional obligations around contracts, insurance, and social contributions - check with a local accountant or business advisor. If you work alone, your responsibilities are simpler but still exist.

Insurance is sensible. Public liability insurance protects you if a customer is injured or property is damaged. Professional indemnity insurance covers claims about the quality of your work. Ask a Belgian insurance broker what policies are available and what makes sense for your business.

Payment and bank account setup

You set your own prices on Websta. When a customer pays by card through Websta, the money goes to your bank account via Stripe. You do not need to set up Stripe separately for Websta - it is integrated into the platform.

Make sure your bank account is in your own name and is registered as a business account with your Belgian bank. Provide your account details and tax number when you set up your Websta profile. Payments arrive after the transaction, less Stripe's processing fee.

Keep records of all payments and expenses for your tax return. Your accountant or bookkeeper can help you organize this.

What to write in your first hour

When you create your Websta profile, start with the basics. Write a one or two sentence description of who you are - for example, 'I am a tailor with 8 years of experience in bespoke tailoring and alterations' or 'Professional stylist offering personal style consultations and wardrobe advice.'

List three to five core services you offer. Do not try to list everything - focus on what you do best and what you do most often. You can add more services later.

Add at least one good photo. If you do not have professional photos yet, take a clear photo of yourself or your workspace with natural light. You can add more photos over time.

Write a few sentences about your experience and approach. Why should someone choose you? What can they expect? Keep it honest and simple.

Set up your contact form and booking system. Decide whether you want to offer direct booking for appointments, quote requests, or both. Test it yourself to make sure it works.

Then take a break. Over the next few days, add more photos of your work, refine your service descriptions, and write a more detailed biography if you want to.

Growing your visibility

Once your profile is live, keep it current. Update your photos occasionally, especially if you complete new work you are proud of. Respond to inquiries quickly - customers appreciate a fast reply.

Encourage satisfied customers to contact you again through Websta. Some will. Others will find you by word of mouth or through searches on Google - a Websta profile helps with that too, since search engines index your page.

If you work in multiple places - for example, you have a studio but also do home visits - mention that in your profile. It helps customers understand how to work with you.

Watch the marketplace. If customers post tasks for services you offer, you can make an offer. This is another way to find work through the platform.