How to Be a Wardrobe Consultant for Television Shows
News and weather anchors, as well as televisions stars, have jobs in which their professional appearance can make a difference in their ratings and popularity. Wardrobe consultants are hired to recommend colors, trends and styles to give the on-air personality the look he is aiming for. Many stars hire wardrobe consultants to advise them on what they should wear for red carpet events. Most stylists are fashion forward and know what the latest trends are. To get a wardrobe consultant job, there are several qualifications and attributes you must have.
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Things You'll Need
- High Sense of Style
- Strong Knowledge of Fashion
- Business Cards
- Ability to Network
- Fashion Degree
Instructions
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Attend a fashion school that has fashion styling courses and workshops. If you don't want to get a full degree, look for seminars or workshops to gain hands-on experience in wardrobe consulting. Attending these courses and schools is a great way to network with professors and counselors who are, or have been, in the business. Most schools have professional placement departments and will assist you in getting an internship or job in the industry of your choice.
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Get business cards printed. You will need to keep these handy at events to make contacts and network with others in your field. Get the card professionally designed to reflect your personal style and expertise. Graphic designers cost about $100 per hour. The designer will be able to create a stylish business card that will represent who you are.
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Network with other fashion-minded people at fashion shows, charity events and other celebrity-studded gatherings. Many charity events are sponsored by news channels or television groups. Both stylists and celebrities will be there to meet and greet.
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Log on to the local news networks and entertainment companies' home websites. They will often list their charities and causes they support. Become active in these charities and causes. You will get to know the anchors and management of the news channels.
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Move to an area close to where there are entertainment or news channels. Cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Miami are replete with entertainment media. Stylists are often called upon to help style their media personalities.
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Tips & Warnings
Hire a professional recruiter if you have the resources. Once you get the experience or an internship, you will be qualified to get a recruiter who can represent you.
Get a job at a television set or news station to get to know the industry before diving into the wardrobe styling industry. You will get to know the players and hopefully find out if this is the right career for you.
It will take time to get a job where you can consult on wardrobe selection, so make sure you have planned on working in the industry for several years before you break out on your own.
