Personal Stylist and Image Consultant course online main

NEXT INTAKE: Mentor-guided cohort starts June 3

Join the new student group with step by step with mentor feedback and practical projects. Early enrollment is currently available.

Limited mentor spots available for this intake.

The “Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant” program is designed for students who want to build a professional career in personal styling, image consulting and wardrobe development.

The course combines Italian fashion education, practical styling projects and mentor-guided learning to help students develop real industry skills used by modern stylists and personal shoppers.

During the program, students learn how to:

  • create personal style concepts
  • work with color palettes and body shapes
  • build functional wardrobes
  • organize image consultations
  • communicate with clients professionally
  • develop a professional styling portfolio

The learning format is fully online and flexible, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world at their own pace.

Mentor-guided study formats include portfolio feedback, project reviews and personalized recommendations from professional stylists throughout the active learning period.

Why students choose this program

Portfolio-focused learning

Create real styling projects and portfolio work during the course. 

Mentor-guided education

Receive professional feedback from experienced stylists.

Practical client projects

Work on wardrobe analyses, styling concepts and image consultations.

Promote your styling services with the school

Professional version graduates can publish their portfolio and stylist profile on the school website to help potential clients discover their styling services.

Italian fashion education

Learn through methods inspired by Italian fashion schools.

Career-oriented program

Develop skills used in modern styling and image consulting.

Personal Styling & Body Shape Analysis

  • Body shape analysis and styling
  • Outfit proportions and layering
  • Wardrobe recommendations
  • Accessories and styling details

Color Analysis & Image Consulting

  • Personal color palette creation
  • Color harmony and coordination
  • Style concept development
  • Image consultation process

Wardrobe Styling & Personal Shopping

  • Capsule wardrobe creation
  • Wardrobe analysis
  • Personal shopping techniques
  • Client-oriented styling practice

Fashion Styling Practice

  • Styling projects and portfolio work
  • Trend boards and moodboards
  • Fashion looks for different occasions
  • Portfolio development

Professional Stylist Toolkit

  • Client presentations
  • Visual tools for stylists
  • Styling consultation workflow
  • Fashion industry basics

Mentor-Guided Practice

  • Portfolio reviews
  • Mentor feedback
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Final portfolio preparation

Real Styling Practice

During the program you will work on practical styling projects inspired by real client work

You will learn how to:

  • create professional color palettes
  • organize wardrobe analysis consultations
  • develop personal styling concepts
  • build fashion looks for different clients
  • create celebrity-inspired styling projects
  • organize personal shopping sessions

All portfolio projects receive personalized mentor feedback and professional recommendations from experienced stylists.


Mentor-Guided Learning

Students in mentor-guided formats receive portfolio reviews, project feedback and personalized recommendations throughout the active study period.

Our mentors are professional stylists and image consultants with practical industry experience.


Career & Creative Community

After completing the program, students can continue developing their portfolio and apply to join our international styling community for creative collaboration and portfolio promotion opportunities.

Romy Calzado

teacher-romy-calzado-200x200
  • Clothing and textile designer
  • Creative director and designer of her own clothing brand Romy Calzado
  • Was among 5 top-designers who won Vogue Italia magazine contest in 2021
  • Fashion design teacher in ISTITUTO DI MODA BURGO и FASHION SCHOOL MONZA in Italy
  • Fashion designer for Etro fashion house (women and men clothing)
  • Tailor and a costume designer for the theater and Italian TV channel RAI (TV-show «The Voice Italy»)
  • Tailor

Luna Marcolini

teacher-luna-marcolini-200x200
  • Fashion designer, stylist
  • Fashion stylist for Italian fashion magazines
  • Stylist for Italian clothing brands catalogs. Organizer of fashion shows.
  • Clothing store manager and a visual merchandiser

Antonella Petrecca

ielfs teacher Antonella Petrecca
  • Fashion designer, stylist
  • Worked as a designer of the brands GFF Gianfranco Ferrè, Galliano and Extè:
  • Fashion designer for CATBALOU KIDS.
  • Designer of kids wear, women’s and men’s clothes.
  • Since 2015 worked in Rome as the lux segment accessories designer from leather.
  • Works as a freelance consulting designer for companies connected with fashion, advertising and presentation.
  • Teacher of fashion and style in the "La Sapienza University", Italy

Riccardo Carrapa

teacher image
  • Image Consultant, Personal Stylist
  • Teacher in Fashion design, Personal shopper, Stylist courses in fashion academies in Milan
  • Designer of his own luxury pret a porter women collection RICCARDO CARRAPA COUTURE
  • Art Manager at fur showrooms
  • Fashion Consultant at fashion-boutiques and stores
  • Coordinator, Stylist-organizer of many fashion-shows for various brands in Milan

Silvia Stefanini

ielfs teacher silvia stefanini
  • Fashion stylist and editor in adv, editorials, videos for many brands like LA PERLA, SILVIO FIORELLO, SAMSUNG, NIKON, NINA RICCI
  • Fashion Stylist for fashion magazine L'officiel, Elle, Vogue, Gq Italia, Design Scene, Oob, etc.
  • Personal and celebrities' stylist for private clients, singers, musical videos and in CANNES film festival
  • Fashion Stylist and coordinator of Fashion shows during Fashion week

Alessandra

teacher image
  • Communication manager at Kering Group (brands Brioni, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Puma, Saint Laurent etc.)
  • Fashion shows producer for Milan fashion weeks
  • 9 years experience in the fashion and luxury industries between Paris, Milan and Hong Kong
  • Marketing and brand management consultant for luxury brands
  • Teacher – focus on fashion styling, creativity, merchandising and brand development
  • Collaboration like a teacher and consultant with Marangoni institute and Bocconi institute

Carlotta Stevanin

teacher image
  • Product development specialist for VIP and Celebrities at “Gucci”
  • Celebrity Product Development Manager assistant at “Gucci”
  • Celebrity Personal Stylist

Ekaterina Kulakova

ielfs fashion teacher teacher ekaterina kulakova
  • Fashion stylist and director of personal shopping agency in Italy
  • Marketing&Development director in Italian E-Learning Fashion School
  • Worked as a training manager in fashion, style, sales and management in retail networks of clothing stores and footwear (brands Burberry, Chaumet, DKNY, Escada, NAF NAF, Salvatore Ferragamo, SONIA RYKIEL, Guess, Timberland, Wolford)
  • The training teacher and the consultant for sales and marketing in fashion
  • Engaged in start-up fashion-stores, styling agencies and fashion projects

Giulia Buongiovanni

Giulia BUONGIOVANNI
  • Graduated as a fashion, clothing and textile designer in Italy
  • Works as a stylist and a personal shopper in Italy
  • Worked as a teacher of design and forecasting Fashion trends at Accademia di Belle Arti LABA in Florence
  • Worked as a teacher of accessory design at Lorenzo de’Medici Institute, Italy

How the learning process works

Flexible online learning

Study from anywhere in the world at your own pace through video lessons, assignments and practical styling projects.


Mentor-guided study

Students in mentor-guided formats receive project feedback, portfolio recommendations and personalized support from professional stylists.


Practical portfolio projects

During the course you create real styling projects including wardrobe analysis, color consultations, personal shopping concepts and image styling.


Career-oriented education

The program is designed to help students develop practical styling skills and build a professional portfolio for future client work.


Included in mentor-guided formats

  • Homework feedback
  • Portfolio reviews
  • Personal mentor support
  • Final project evaluation
  • Certificate of completion

Students who complete the mentor-guided program and final portfolio projects receive a certificate of completion from Italian E-Learning Fashion School.

Nahle Nana, UAE

I took the certified image consultant course to help me create a new career in fashion. The course was thorough and definitely helps in fine tuning your styling talent. The course is well sectioned. The homework that is been required for finishing the course gives u the sense of practice and the teachers go thoroughly through them, give u tips, and even discuss with u if there is anything to improve. My only comment is that I would have liked the color analysis part to be more detailed. But otherwise the course was nice and informative.

Anca Neaţu, Romania

A very complex course about styling, fashion history and the fashion industry. This is a great option for someone who wants to take the first steps to enter the fashion world. And the best thing is you can finish it in your own pace. Thanks for this opportunity! ❤️

Danai Avratoglou, Greece

I took the Image Consultant and Styling Course and I learnt many useful and applicable stuff regarding one style. What colors, patterns, garments to use based on each individual and the specific body type, skin color etc. It was very elaborate and I recommend it.

Elinor Salter, UK

I took the Image and Styling Consultant course and it is brilliant! The content was great and well presented, feedback from the tutors was quick and helpful and the course work was challenging and interesting. I gained a lot of knowledge and experience from the course. I highly recommend the IELFS to everyone who wants to become an Image Consultant and Personal Shopper.

Kateryna Kyrychenko, Czech Republic

Perfect courses for everybody interested in fashion and style. I have just finish Certified Image Consultant course and it was amazing experience! A lot of valuable and very practical information, interesting tasks, quick responses from the teachers with broad commentaries and explanations, and complete and fulfilling satisfaction of the whole educational process. I gain a lot of useful knowledge, have a lot of practice and support. I highly recommend the IELFS to everyone who dream to work in fashion area!

Małgorzata Zbróg, Poland

I took  Certified Personal Stylist and Image Consultant course online Course last year and it was so revealing!😁
Although I have been a stylist for many years and I was just looking for some inspiration, the course showed me a completely new look at many fashion trends and allowed me to discover the Italian perspective on creating stylizations! Absolutely recommend this course for everybody interested in fashion and design, not only for those who want to be a stylists 😀

Amany Zekry

Lejla Omeranovic

Shorook Sleet

feedbacks ielfs

Karine Melik-Askarova, Austria

I liked the program of training very much. The most useful and interesting things for me were the performance of home and practical tasks. I learned really much analysing the mistakes and defects by means of a sensitive and professional advices.

feedbacks ielfs

Yana Fomina, Netherlands

I chose this school for a convenient training format and for European origin and did not regret it. The lectures are made in a format that is truly accessible for study, the teachers are wonderful (professionals in their field), the feedback is bomb, all the materials in the course are aimed at achieving a result — becoming a stylist.

feedbacks ielfs

Olga Kanushina, Russia

Why did I choose the Italian fashion school? Italians know a lot about fashion and style! Their fashion approach for style is always modern. Less taboos and restrictions than at other schools. Always provide up-to-date information for study. Push for a modern look at fashion.

feedbacks ielfs

Ingrid Druzhinina, Russia

The lessons were clear and rather short, however, they contained very much useful, fresh, necessary materials, the teachers are real European professionals!

feedbacks ielfs

Irina Mosova, Switzerland

I was impressed by the professional approach - everything was clear and understandable, without “water” and a huge stream of classical-style knowledge from teachers who have intuitive fashion sense from birth. It was a great time, thanks!

feedbacks ielfs

Yana Kopke, Italy

Excellent education, new and non standard approach, young faces, exiting atmosphere, pleasure to share the knowledge… Well-done, what a brilliant idea!

feedbacks ielfs

Oksana Samoylova, Russia

I chose courses of the Italian E-Learning Fashion School and for me it was the find, it was what I intuitively looked for. The provided material are very capacious, informative, unique.

feedbacks ielfs

Fernanda Leony, Brazil

in this course i loved to see that you can play with colors, even if it’s not your “season”. i really loved it! I would like to thanks everyone for this amazing course.
For sure i became a much better professional in my area.

feedbacks ielfs

Svetlana Makulova, Italy

Living in Italy I dreamed of studying as a stylist, but there were a lot of doubts because of the high price and employment! Much to my happiness, one of the most beautiful days I came across a distance learning ad. I watched several short free videos on the platform and realised that it was mine! I studied on my personal free schedule!

feedbacks ielfs

Viktoria Sherbinina, Kazakhstan

All teachers are really Italians, experienced teachers, very qualified. I began to think in the field of style quite different, the worldview turned upside down. It is very valuable to me.

feedbacks ielfs

Maria Kalabina

Studying at your school is very informative and useful. I learned so many new and useful things. I am sure that these are not my last lessons. I will be happy to receive also knowledge in the field of style and fashion.

feedbacks ielfs

Lena Gornik

I came to the Italian Fashion School with a certain amount of knowledge and my own practice, so I went to a more complex, advanced stage in the Stylist profession. Studying with Italians has become special: where, if not in the cradle of fashion - Milan, you can be imbued with its spirit, get information from fashion headliners and those who create it. Lectures from stylists and tasks that forced you to constantly leave your comfort zone are the necessary development. The teachers' support was special: there were no dogmas, there were comments that allowed us to improve the work and benefit. And a separate joy, of course, like any student, is from confirming the correctness of the chosen direction. Tests allowed to consolidate the information received, homework - to pump the necessary skills. I am very satisfied with the training and the developed skills.

feedbacks ielfs

Inna Rys

I graduated as a stylist at the Italian E-Learning Fashion School. I chose courses for a long time, but settled on this school after watching trial lessons. The course material is presented in a very accessible and easy to understand manner. On the same topic, stylists offer different approaches. Most of all I liked the systematic approach in teaching. Each block has its own set of lessons and tasks. I thank the founders of the school for the course! I believe that we, graduates, all have a clearer view of the world of fashion and style!

feedbacks ielfs

Galia Bearden

Hello! I would like to share my impressions of studying at the Wardrobe stylist and personal shopper course, which I took at the Italian Fashion School. Long before I decided to become a stylist, one girl advised me this school, where she studied and then successfully worked as a stylist, she spoke very well about the teaching methods, and I decided to subscribe to this school on Instagram. For about a year I watched their publications and watched trial lessons, I liked everything, and in the end I decided to purchase the course and did not regret it. During my studies, I liked that the teachers are Italian, and thus I can say that I received an Italian education in the field of style. The curators always quickly and in sufficient detail answered all the questions I asked, did a high-quality analysis of homework and asked to correct mistakes, taught in detail how to beautifully design your work for the client, that is, after the course, you can safely advise the client and it will look professional.
I also want to add that I did an internship at the Italian School of Fashion, which took me out of my comfort zone, and I stopped being afraid to work with clients, and now I can also boast that I held a webinar for participants from more than 30 countries. I plan to continue my studies, and I will definitely acquire advanced courses for stylists at the Italian Fashion School.

feedbacks ielfs

Rasa Mano

I am very glad that I chose the Italian E-Learning Fashion School. I wanted European and high-quality first-hand knowledge. This is where I got it. I learned a lot. I gained solid basic knowledge of style and even more confidence that you are doing it right, because there are professional working tools and knowledge. Very happy with homework feedback. They weren’t perfect, but with every adjustment I got more confidence in what I was doing. The teachers are very different 🙂 Each with their own charm and temperament. It was very interesting to listen to the lectures. A lot of practice, and it’s very good. Passed the course Wardrobe stylist and personal shopper. I also acquired fashionable Instagram and other master classes. If you use all these methods, information, tools, you will no longer need other courses. I recommend!

feedbacks ielfs

Kimberly Schwarz

Many thanks to the wonderful school and teachers for the opportunity to open new horizons and knowledge for themselves, as well as for helping people in the future who are striving to improve their lifestyle, transform themselves and further improve their taste and style. They give a lot that you can certainly be proud of. I have no regrets in choosing this school. Only pluses!!!

feedbacks ielfs

Anastasia Tarasevich

I completed the Personal Stylist course. I would like to say thanks to the teachers for the knowledge gained, interesting presentation of the material and high-quality feedback! I received valuable and useful information, it was fun to do my homework (which was always checked carefully, with detailed explanations if needed to be improved)
Thank you very much for your work and a wonderful course 🙂 Now with the baggage of acquired knowledge, I'm going to conquer a new specialty

feedbacks ielfs

Natalia Okhrimenko

Living in Italy, I was looking for online training in the field of fashion and style, I wanted to deepen my primary knowledge gained back in Russia.
I was glad that I found your school, as your teachers are Italians! In addition, I really liked the training format, with its flexible schedule of classes and tuition payments, which was very important for me.
I liked the most detailed feedback from the teachers who checked my polynomial homework assignments!!! But the most important thing for me is that after graduating from school, I had in my hands a ready-made working tool for online consultations. That's what I'll tell you, not many such schools today have!
During the period of study, I have developed some creative skills. And I also looked at my wardrobe with different eyes.

Student Portfolio Projects

Real styling and image consulting projects created during the course

Olguta Mate

Fashion was always my biggest passion. I followed several other styling courses, but until now I never had such a fulfilling experience like the one with Ielfs. The lessons are full with interesting informations and are all put together in a comprehensive structured way. And the best thing is I learned everything from the comfort of my home.

clothes
color_palette
wardrobe
outfit_examples

Alla Artamoshina

The main idea is to create everyday looks for a lifetime from clothes that can be combined with each other and complemented with bright colors or accessories.
Every day I decide what I want to be today: elegant or relaxed, or maybe romantic? Shoes also help me with this, from classic pumps to white sneakers.
This wardrobe is basic for me and consists of a small number of things that I can combine with each other depending on the season.

Thanks to the course,  I discovered even more new color combinations that I want to bring to life in the future!

Elena Gornik.

This year was very difficult, so there were much fewer words and forces to colorize the space. Nevertheless, I consider my work to be a setting, giving and changing emotions for moving through life. Therefore, I still saw and felt all the colors.
The works of different years are different. In 2021 they were very different, in 2022 they are much quieter and more concise.

Natalia Ignatenko.

Natalia completed the course "Certified Personal Stylist and Image Consultant course online" at our school.

For the competition, Natalia submitted photos of images in which she showed color block, monochrome, a mix of styles and trends for the 2022 season.

Irina Tikhomirova

Irina tells us about her studies:

Thanks a lot! It is very interesting to study in your school! Unique information, interesting presentation, attentiveness, friendliness, quick feedback — it’s so cool, very high standards and quality of studing.

Irina’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Elena Porkhunova

Elena tells us about her studies:

I thank Italian E-Learning Fashion School for this opportunity. You are the best!!!I thank the school for the knowledge!

Elena’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Anna Kalutskaia

Anna tells us about her studies:

I like the educational process. The Italian teachers don’t put a framework in creativity. I like the easy and, at the same time, professional approach to studying with experienced international stylists.

Anna’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Zhanna Strakhova

Zhanna tells us about her studies:

Thanks to all the teachers of the Italian E-Learning Fashion School! You can help to fulfill the dreams! I wish you development and prosperity!

Zhanna’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Imin Tsidendambaeva

Imin’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Zoia Panina

Zoia tells us about her studies:

I watched all the videos of the module Creating style and image with great pleasure . For homework, I continue to choose myself, as I believe that first of all you need to deal with your style and wardrobe.

Zoia’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Elena Gornik

Elena tells us about her studies:

I really liked the methods of teachers. These are smart interlocutors who don’t press authority, but offer directions.
I felt their support and objectivity when I did my home tasks.

Elena’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Alena Ribisel, Spain

Alena’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Zalina Kumysheva, Belgium

Zalina’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Yulia Khojayan

Yulia’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Polina Bondarenko

Polina about studying with us:
“I want to thank you for the course!
I got more from it than I expected!
Very high quality material and excellent presentation!”

Polina’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Alesya Adamovich

Alesya about studying with us:

The training took place in an online format, all video lessons are conducted by Italian stylists in a very accessible and understandable form.

Feedback comes quickly, all homework is checked carefully and thoroughly, with detailed comments and corrections, if necessary.

Alesya’s practical home tasks
To see more click here

Damilola Evelyn Ibitoye

Damilola’s works
To see more click here

Alesya Kuznetsova

Alesya about her studies:

The opportunity for online learning is priceless. Study materials anytime and anywhere, while walking with your baby or sipping fresh juice on the beach.
I graduated from school and received a certificate, but support from the school continues. Communication with like-minded people, useful information, additional courses, practice in Milan, etc.

Alesya’s works
To see more click here

Elvira Khalilovich

Elvira's works
To see more click here

Natalya Dyatel

Natalya's works
To see more click here

Aiste Kalinauskiene

Aiste's works
To see more click here

Do I need previous styling experience?

No. The program is beginner-friendly and designed for students who want to start a career in styling and image consulting.


Is the course fully online?

Yes. You can study from anywhere in the world and learn at your own pace.


Will I work on practical projects?

Yes. During the course you create portfolio projects including wardrobe analysis, color consultations and styling concepts.


Do mentor-guided formats include feedback?

Yes. Students in mentor-guided formats receive personalized feedback and portfolio recommendations from professional stylists.


Will I receive a certificate?

Students who complete the mentor-guided program and final portfolio projects receive a certificate of completion from Italian E-Learning Fashion School.


How long do I have access to the course?

Access duration depends on the selected study format and version.


Can I study while working full-time?

Yes. The course is designed for flexible online learning and many students combine study with work or university.


Can I use the projects for my professional portfolio?

Yes. The projects created during the course can become part of your stylist portfolio.


Can the school help me promote my styling services?

Professional version graduates can showcase their portfolio and stylist profile on the school platform to help potential clients discover their services.

Choose your study format


Self-Paced — €890

Designed for independent learners who want flexible access to the full Personal Styling & Image Consulting program and prefer studying at their own pace.

  • Full video course access
  • Flexible self-paced study
  • Styling lessons and course materials
  • Learn anytime from anywhere
  • 4 months of platform access

Not included:

  • Personal mentor guidance
  • Portfolio feedback
  • Certificate of completion

Mentor-Guided — €1090

or €385 × 3 payments

Most popular

Join the monthly mentor-guided intake and develop your styling portfolio step by step with professional feedback and creative guidance.

  • Everything included in Self-Paced
  • Personal mentor feedback throughout the program
  • Guided portfolio development
  • Styling project reviews
  • Final portfolio evaluation
  • Certificate of completion
  • Mentor-guided monthly student intake

Early enrollment is currently available.


Professional — €1290

or €345 × 4 payments

Designed for students who want deeper portfolio development, extended mentor guidance and additional career-focused support during their studies.

  • Everything included in Mentor-Guided
  • Priority mentor feedback
  • Extended mentor support
  • Personalized portfolio guidance
  • Seasonal fashion and color trend palettes
  • Annual Fashion Trend Report
  • Styling & Image Consulting Business Starter Kit
  • Featured graduate stylist profile and portfolio publication on the school website for 6 months to help potential clients discover your work and styling services

Limited mentor spots available for Professional students.

Real Student Styling Projects

Previous
Next
Show more
Svetlana Kara_2

Svetlana Kara_2

Read More
Show more
Svetlana Kara_1

Svetlana Kara_1

Read More
Show more
Elena Gornik_3

Elena Gornik_3

Read More
Show more
Elena Gornik_4

Elena Gornik_4

Read More
Show more
Elena Gornik_1

Elena Gornik_1

Read More
Show more
Elena Gornik_2

Elena Gornik_2

Read More

Get free online style course from Italy

Stylists and designers from Italy will share with you the information you won’t find on the Internet or anywhere else

What you will learn on a free fashion course:

  • What is pret-a-porte fashion and haute couture fashion
  • How fashion trends appear
  • Who are trend influencers
  • How to combine colors in clothes: most trendy color combinations
  • Most important fashion designers today
  • What is a glamour style? How to create a glamour style

After completion of the course you can get a certificate in English and Italian languages.

Reserve your place:

* By clicking on the button, you accept the terms of the user agreement and consent to the processing of personal data.

Copyright © IELFS the Italian Fashion school all rights reserved.
crossmenuchevron-down