Have you ever thought about becoming a stylist but wondered whether this profession is really right for you? Here is a simple test. If you answer “yes” to most of these points, your interest in fashion may be worth turning into a profession.
Have you ever thought about becoming a stylist but wondered whether this profession is really right for you? Here is a simple test. If you answer “yes” to most of these points, your interest in fashion may be worth turning into a profession.
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You walk down the street, sit in a café or watch a movie — and you automatically pay attention to people’s outfits.
Sometimes you even mentally restyle them:
“A different pair of shoes would work better here.”
“This length does not flatter the proportions.”
“The whole look would be stronger in another color.”
If you do this regularly, you already have one important quality of a stylist: the ability to observe and analyze appearance.If you do this regularly, you already have one important quality of a stylist: the ability to observe and analyze appearance.
Does this sound like you? Give yourself 1 point.
You enjoy browsing online stores, looking at new collections, checking what brands have released and visiting shops simply to see what is new. Sometimes the pleasure is not even in buying something. You just enjoy looking at clothes, comparing styles, noticing colors, details and new trends. You may spend a long time browsing fashion websites without any particular item in mind.
If this is you, add another point.
“What do you think of this dress?”
“Which one should I buy?”
“What should I wear to this event?”
“Does this color suit me?”
If people already trust your taste and regularly ask for advice, this can be a strong sign that styling may suit you professionally. Professional training helps you move from simply saying “I think this looks better” to understanding why a certain cut, color, proportion or style works for a particular person.
If this happens often, give yourself another point.
You do not just see a person as they are now. You often imagine how they might look with different clothes, colors, accessories or styling. You enjoy before-and-after transformations, Pinterest moodboards, styling ideas and unusual outfit combinations.
Most importantly, you are interested not only in creating a beautiful outfit, but in creating the right image for a specific person. That is exactly what an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist does.That is exactly what an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist does.
If this sounds familiar, add 1 point.
A fixed office schedule from Monday to Friday does not particularly inspire you. You would rather have a profession where you can work independently, choose your clients, organize your own schedule and gradually increase your income.
As a Personal Stylist or Image Consultant, you can work freelance, offer wardrobe consultations, personal shopping, capsule wardrobe services, styling sessions and online consultations. It is a profession that combines creativity, communication and a flexible working format.
If this is the kind of career you want, add another point.
0–1 points — fashion may currently be more of a personal interest or hobby.
2–3 points — the profession of Personal Stylist or Image Consultant is definitely worth exploring.
4–5 points — you may already have many of the qualities that future stylists start with.
The next step is to develop professional skills and learn how to work with clients.
At the Italian E-Learning Fashion School, you can study to become an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist online with teachers from Italy. You will learn how to work with body shapes and proportions, color, personal style, wardrobe planning, capsule wardrobes, personal shopping and real client requests. The course is suitable for beginners, so you do not need previous professional experience in the fashion industry.
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Study fashion in Italy online — from anywhere in the world.
