Fashion stylist jobs should ideally stem from a person's natural
instinct of what makes a client look good. However, if you want to
become a professional stylist, a formal training from reputable styling
schools would really make a positive difference, especially with regards
to your experience and work portfolio.
As
a person with a fashion stylist job, you can either be hired on a
freelance basis or you can opt to work for a personal styling
organization. As a freelancer, you can be hired on a project or even
basis, like styling someone for the holidays or for a major party. But
if you're really good, you could get your hands on a long term contract
with several clients all at once and you'll be their consultant for six
months or more.
Building Your Name
In order for you to be
retained on a long term basis, you need to build up your client
database. Aside from advertising, your popularity and credibility will
rise through client testimonials and referrals. So you have to always
make sure that your clients are pleased with the results and for sure,
they will recommend you to your colleagues.
Educational Requirements
There
are no strict requirements when it comes to having fashion stylist
jobs. However, to help build your reputation, it is always advisable to
participate in formal trainings or to register in personal styling
courses to learn the necessary skills and other technical aspects of the
job or enhance your flair for style.
You can also inquire about
degrees in Fashion and Costume Designs, Merchandising and Marketing in
one of the universities in your area.
Experience Needed
In
order to establish your fashion stylist job, the best way to go would be
towards being an intern or an apprentice. This will jump start your
portfolio and at the same time provide you with valuable hands-on
experience. You can even spend 3 to 6 months as a fashion assistant in a
boutique or department store so you can have more knowledge about
current trends and fashion labels. This is also a good way to hone your
skills when it comes to interacting with different types of people.
After which you may want to proceed to a well-known personal stylist who
can then serve as your mentor.
The following essential qualities are what clients usually look for in someone holding a fashion stylist job:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility when it comes to dealing with different types of clients including their respective age, status, race, profession, personality, attitude and fashion preferences.
• Has a natural eye for style in general
• Always on the lookout and with the know-how for emerging fashion trends as well as fashion labels
• Excellent communication skills with strategies on how to persuade clients
• Has extensive background in the different areas of fashion, including style, design, colour, makeup, accessories, hairstyle, skin care and etc.
• Flexibility when it comes to dealing with different types of clients including their respective age, status, race, profession, personality, attitude and fashion preferences.
• Has a natural eye for style in general
• Always on the lookout and with the know-how for emerging fashion trends as well as fashion labels
• Excellent communication skills with strategies on how to persuade clients
• Has extensive background in the different areas of fashion, including style, design, colour, makeup, accessories, hairstyle, skin care and etc.
