Courtney Trop is a 39-year-old American fashion blogger, born February 26, 1987, who founded the Los Angeles style blog Always Judging in 2013.
She grew up near Pittsburgh, studied at FIDM, and now has over 330,000 Instagram followers. Her net worth is an unverified estimate of $600,000 to $1 million. No reliable source confirms her height or a current boyfriend.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Courtney Trop | Verified |
| Born | February 26, 1987 | Reported by multiple profile sites |
| Age (Oct 2026) | 39 | Calculated from birth date |
| Birthplace / raised | Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania | Verified (her own interview) |
| Occupation | Fashion blogger, creator | Verified |
| Blog | Always Judging | Verified |
| Instagram followers | 330,000+ | Reported by Famous Birthdays |
| Net worth | $600,000–$1 million | Unverified estimate |
| Height | Not publicly confirmed | Not found |
| Boyfriend | No confirmed partner | Not found |
Who Is Courtney Trop?
Courtney Trop is a style blogger from the early Blogspot era. She still posts today. Her work mixes fashion, music, food, and travel.
- Known for: Always Judging, a personal style blog
- Base: Los Angeles, California
- Look: She calls it "swamp-fairy-grunge with a graceful attitude," per her GLAMCULT interview
- Pet: A dog she calls Pig, mentioned in that same interview
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How Old Is Courtney Trop?
Courtney Trop is 39 years old in October 2026. She turned 39 on February 26, 2026.
- Birth date: February 26, 1987
- Zodiac sign: Pisces
- Why you may see 38: Older pages were written before her 2026 birthday
Courtney Trop's Early Life and Education
She grew up in the Pittsburgh area. In her GLAMCULT interview, she names Etna and Shaler Area as home. She describes a working-class childhood.
Here is what she shared in that interview:
- She graduated in a class of about 500 students.
- She moved to Los Angeles at age 20.
- Fancy events felt overwhelming at first, even down to which fork to use.
- She worked at Reformation when its LA store was still small.
Profile sites also say she studied at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). They say she later worked as a brand manager and buyer for Hauler Deals. Treat those two points as reported, not confirmed by the school or employer.
Courtney Trop's Career Timeline
Her path follows the shift from blogs to short video. Here is how it unfolded.
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Racked LA covers her as a new blogger, one month after launch | Racked LA |
| 2013 | Her style motto is "always dress down" | Racked LA |
| 2015 | She is profiled by SBE as a creator ahead of New York Fashion Week | SBE |
| Later | Instagram grows past 330,000 followers | Famous Birthdays |
| Recent | She joins TikTok and focuses on short video | GLAMCULT |
Her blog still runs on Blogspot. She has said she misses long, slow projects. Before Instagram Reels, she made short films and edited them for hours.
She also links her start to the "Fashion Toast" generation. Rumi Neely, who runs Fashion Toast, became a friend soon after Trop began blogging. That makes her part of a key blogger circle.
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What Is Courtney Trop's Style?
Her style has changed since 2013. It began as tees and denim with one bold piece. Today it leans darker and more mixed.
- 2013 style: Basics plus one statement detail, such as a bright bag or odd sunglasses
- Her current style: Swamp-fairy-grunge
- Her all-time favorite piece: A black leather Alaïa jacket from the 1990s
- Her rule: Energy should match the outfit
She says the first thing she judges is whether a person's energy fits their clothes. Then she looks at their shoes.
Courtney Trop's Net Worth in 2026
Her net worth is an unverified estimate of $600,000 to $1 million. No public filing backs it. Treat the figure as a rough guide.
| Source | Estimate | Method shown? |
|---|---|---|
| TheCityCeleb | About $1 million | No |
| DatingCelebs | $600,000–$1 million | No |
Where might the money come from? Style bloggers typically earn from several streams. These are common patterns, not confirmed facts about her:
- Brand partnerships and sponsored posts
- Affiliate links on outfit posts
- Editorial and campaign work
- Ad revenue from a blog or video platform
Compare how net worth guesses work for another creator in our Dub Bridge net worth breakdown.
How Tall Is Courtney Trop?
No reliable source gives her height. We checked interviews, her social bios, and profile pages. None state it.
You may see a number on other sites. Those numbers usually have no source. We do not repeat them here.
Who Is Courtney Trop's Boyfriend?
No current boyfriend is confirmed. She keeps most of her private life off her public pages.
- 2013: She told Racked LA that her boyfriend took about half her photos. She did not name him in that piece.
- Today: One dating site lists her as single. It gives no source, so treat it with caution.
Respecting privacy matters here. For another example of a person known mostly through a partner, see Carolin Bacic's profile.
Where Can You Follow Courtney Trop?
- Blog: alwaysjudging.com
- Instagram and Threads: @alwaysjudging
- X: @Always_Judging
- Business inquiries: Her social bios list a business email