How to Become a Professional Wardrobe Stylist

A professional wardrobe stylist goes to a client's home and, basically, edits the person's wardrobe, deciding which clothes to keep, which to store and which to give away. A wardrobe stylist can also go on shopping excursions with clients and help them pick out new clothes. Read on for tips on how to become a professional wardrobe stylist.

Things You'll Need

• Extensive fashion knowledge
• A good eye for fashion
• Solid personal style

Instructions

1. Take fashion classes at a college or trade school. This will help you develop a good eye for colors and styles that match and work together well, which will also help you put together great outfits for your clients. It will also allow you to develop your personal sense of style.

2. Build up your knowledge of fashion. If you are really interested in becoming a professional wardrobe stylist, you probably already love fashion and know a lot about it. However, no matter how much you already know, you should still cultivate your eye for fashion by reading fashion magazines and watching makeover and style shows on TV.

3. Get a job or internship as an assistant to a professional wardrobe stylist. As an assistant, you will gain the experience necessary to begin a career of your own. You will also learn all the basics from the source such as how to coordinate business outfits, travel outfits or party outfits. You will also make contacts with tailors and other fashion professionals that you can turn to for help. One way to get a job or internship is to contact a wardrobe stylist via phone or email and ask if she needs a helping hand.

4. Advertise your services. Most professional wardrobe stylists are freelancers, and it's up to them to get clients. Make flyers or take out an ad in your local paper. Post flyers in local mom and pop shops and small boutiques. Before you know it, you'll have people seeking out your services.

Resources

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