Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant

Start Your Career in Style – Online from Italy

In just 6 months, you'll master personal styling and image consulting with Italian experts. No prior experience needed – just passion and a desire to help others feel beautiful.

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From scratch
6 months
Personal mentor
Teachers from Milan
Practise
Certificate
Main result

Become a Personal Stylist & Image Consultant

Master the profession from scratch. You'll be able to conduct one-on-one image consultations, work online with clients worldwide, and become a personal shopper. Build a career that lets you combine creativity with helping others feel confident and beautiful.

One-on-One Image Consultant

Work directly with private clients: conduct style consultations, analyze body shapes and colors, create wardrobes, and help them transform their image.

Online Stylist & Personal Shopper

Offer remote styling services, virtual consultations, wardrobe audits, shopping lists, and personal shopping experiences — from anywhere in the world.

Fashion & Corporate Stylist

Work in the fashion industry, style fashion shoots, collaborate with luxury brands, or become an image consultant for corporate professionals and executives.

Italian School of Style

Study in Italy — Online

The course combines the Italian approach to style with professional image consulting techniques. You learn to see not just clothes, but the person — their needs, goals, and visual impact.

Italian Teachers

Learn from experienced Italian stylists, designers, personal shoppers, and fashion industry experts.

Image Consulting

Study how image affects confidence, self-esteem, perception, and client readiness for change.

Practical Styling

Learn to create recommendations on body shapes, colors, wardrobes, shopping, and Style Books for clients.

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Practice

Hands-on practice starts during your training

The course is built around real styling tasks: you analyze body shapes, create color palettes, develop style concepts, build wardrobes, and design complete Style Books for clients.

Body Shape Analysis

Learn to identify body types, select flattering silhouettes, and create personalized style recommendations.

Color Analysis

Master color theory, seasonal palettes, and create personalized color consultations for clients.

Style & Wardrobe

Develop style concepts, build capsule wardrobes, conduct wardrobe audits, and create shopping lists.

Style Book

Create a complete Style Book for a client: style, color, body, wardrobe, looks, shopping, and visual concept.

Styling Portfolio

Use practical assignments as first cases for your website, social media, service presentations, and client acquisition.

Personal Shopping

Learn to conduct personal shopping sessions, create shopping lists, and guide clients through the shopping experience.

Student Works

See How Our Students Apply Their Styling Skills

Students complete practical assignments: personal style consultations, wardrobe audits, look selections, color palettes, and fashion concepts. These works can be used as first cases for your styling portfolio.

Elena Gornik, Greece
Student work

Elena Gornik

Greece · everyday looks and personal style selection

Irina Tikhomirova
Student work

Irina Tikhomirova

Styling project

Natalia Ignatenko, Russia
Student work

Natalia Ignatenko

Russia · looks with monochrome, color block, and seasonal trends

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Elena Gornik, Greece
Student work

Elena Gornik

Greece · everyday looks and personal style selection

Natalia Ignatenko, Russia
Student work

Natalia Ignatenko

Russia · looks with monochrome, color block, and seasonal trends

Irina Tikhomirova
Student work

Irina Tikhomirova

Styling project

Elena Porkhunova
Student work

Elena Porkhunova

Styling project

Anna Kalutskaia
Student work

Anna Kalutskaia

Styling project

Tatyana Plotnikova
Student work

Irina Tikhomirova

Styling project

Vicken Kendir
Student work

Irina Tikhomirova

Styling project

Vicken Kendir
Student work

Irina Tikhomirova

Styling project

Zhanna Strakhova
Student work

Zhanna Strakhova

Styling project

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How it works

Lessons, assignments, and teacher feedback

1

Watch lessons

Study body shapes, colors, styles, wardrobes, personal shopping, image consulting, and client work.

2

Complete assignments

Apply your knowledge through practical tasks: analyze clients, create palettes, develop style concepts, and build wardrobes.

3

Personal mentor's feedback

Submit your work and receive detailed feedback with analyses and recommendations from experienced stylists.

4

Build your portfolio

Collect your best assignments — body analysis, color palettes, style concepts, and Style Books — as your first professional cases.

5

Earn your certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, you receive a European certificate confirming your qualification.

Teacher feedback on every assignment

Each practical task is reviewed by fashion school teachers who provide detailed analyses and constructive feedback to help you improve and grow as a stylist.

Stylists Association of the School

After successfully completing the course, graduates are eligible to join the Stylists Association and showcase their portfolio on the Italian School's website — a great way to attract potential clients and start your career as a stylist.

Program

Certified Personal Stylist & Image Consultant — Course Program

Module 1

Personal Styling: Body Shape Analysis

Types of body shapes: hourglass, rectangle, pear, apple, inverted triangle, oval. Wardrobe and style recommendations for each type. Accessories, swimwear, oversize clothing, and layering techniques. How to organize a body shape analysis consultation and create a presentation. Stylist toolkit.
Module 2

Color Analysis

Theory and types of colors. Seasonal and trendy colors. Color wheel, color combinations, neutral and pastel tones. Golden and silver tones. Warm and cold color type definition. Hair color, accessories, prints, and stripes. How to organize a color palette consultation and create a presentation.
Module 3

Image Consulting: Style Analysis

Style types: Vintage, Creative, Boho-Chic, Sexy, Casual, Sport, Street, Hip-Hop, Chic, Classic, Tomboy, Rock, Preppy, Romantic, Minimalism. How to choose a style for a person. Evening outfits, dress codes, mix and match, layering, oversize. How to organize an image and style consultation.
Module 4

Fashion & Trends for Image Consultants

Haute couture, luxury, premium, and mass market brands. Fashion groups, licensing, fashion collections. Prominent fashion designers, fashion shows, and Fashion Week. History of fashion: 1900–1930, 1940–50s, 1960–70s, 1980s, 1990s to present. Modern styles: boho-chic, preppy, bon ton.
Module 5

Image Consulting & Personal Shopping Service

Who is a personal stylist. Personal shopping secrets. Fashion-draft for a new client. What should be free. How to conduct an image and style consultation. Building client relationships and service packages.
Module 6

Wardrobe Analysis

How to create a new wardrobe. Wardrobe analysis: must-have items, shoes, bags, glasses, belts, hats, accessories. How to organize a wardrobe analysis consultation and create a presentation. Stylist toolkit.
Module 7

Styling for Celebrity & VIP

How to become a stylist for celebrities. Styling for celebrities: how to work with VIP clients, where to get dresses for celebrities, and how to manage high-profile projects.
Final Project

Style Transformation Project

At the end of the course, you complete a final project: a complete image and style transformation for a real person. This project is evaluated by teachers and becomes a key piece of your professional portfolio.
Bonus for Professional version

Styling & Image Consulting Business Starter Kit

How to organize an image consultation, color palette consultation, body shape consultation, style consultation, and wardrobe consultation. Templates and guides to help you start your styling business.

Teachers

The course is taught by Italian stylists, designers, personal shoppers, and fashion industry experts from Milan, as well as a specialist in the psychology of style.

Silvia Stefanini

Silvia Stefanini

Fashion stylist for Vogue, Elle, L'Officiel magazines. Works with fashion shoots, advertising campaigns, fashion shows, and image consulting.

Carlotta Stevanin

Carlotta Stevanin

VIP coordinator for Gucci, product manager at Gucci, personal stylist.

Romy Calzado

Romy Calzado

Clothing and textile designer, creative director of her own brand ROMY CALZADO.

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Riccardo Carrapa

Riccardo Carrapa

Teacher at fashion academies in Milan in Fashion Design, Personal Shopper, Stylist. Image consultant and designer of a luxury women's clothing line.

Luna Marcolini

Luna Marcolini

Stylist and fashion designer, fashion stylist for Italian fashion magazines, works with catalogs and fashion shows.

Cristina Florence Galati

Cristina Florence Galati

Fashion stylist, image consultant, and personal shopper in Milan.

Gabriella Bellomo

Gabriella Bellomo

Fashion designer and director of a design atelier for men in Italy.

Antonella Petrecca

Antonella Petrecca

Fashion designer from Rome, designer for GFF Gianfranco Ferrè, Galliano, Extè, teacher of fashion and style.

Giulia Buongiovanni

Giulia Buongiovanni

Stylist and personal shopper in Italy, taught design and fashion trend forecasting.

Student Reviews

What Our Students Say

Real stories from women who started their creative journey in styling and image consulting with us.

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 Neațu

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.

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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 😀

Rasa Mano

Saudi Arabia

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!

Kimberly Schwarz

Student

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!!!

Anastasia Tarasevich

Student

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.

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Video Testimonials

Hear from Our Graduates

Watch short video reviews from students who completed the course and launched their styling careers.

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Amany Zekry

Student

“The course gave me the confidence to start my own styling business. I learned everything from body shapes to color analysis.”

Lejla Omeranovic

Student

“I loved the practical assignments and the feedback from Italian teachers. Now I work as a personal stylist online.”

Shorook Sleet

Student

“This course exceeded my expectations. The support from mentors was incredible and I now have a clear path forward.”

Documents

Certificate upon completion

Upon completion of the program and the final project, students receive a certificate of Italian school.

Stylist Certificate

School Certificate

Confirms completion of the program and can be issued in two languages.

Full training

Want a full styling profession?

If you need broader training: personal style, image consulting, fashion shoots, brand work, commercial styling, and a professional portfolio, explore the Accademia della Moda program.

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Personal style + fashion shoots

The full program includes more portfolio work: personal style, fashion shoots, brands, and commercial styling.

Fashion portfolio

For those who want to work broader

Perfect for those who want to grow not only in image consulting but also in the fashion industry.

Pricing

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Self‑Paced

€590

or 2 payments of €295

No extra fees

Designed for independent learners

  • Full video course access
  • Flexible self-paced study
  • Styling lessons and course materials

Not included:

  • Personal mentor guidance
  • Portfolio feedback
  • Certificate of completion
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Mentor‑Guided

€1,090

or 3 payments of €364

No extra fees

Full support with personal mentor, portfolio feedback, and certificate.

  • Everything included in Self‑Paced
  • Personal mentor feedback throughout the program
  • Guided portfolio development
  • Styling project reviews
  • Final portfolio evaluation
  • Certificate of completion
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Professional

€1,290

or 4 payments of €323

No extra fees

Priority mentor support + Styling & Image Consulting Business Starter Kit

  • Everything included in Mentor‑Guided
  • Priority mentor feedback
  • Extended mentor support
  • Personalized portfolio guidance
  • Styling & Image Consulting Business Starter Kit
  • Featured graduate stylist profile and portfolio publication on the school website for 6 months
  • Limited mentor spots available for Professional students.
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Upgrade to Mentor-Guided at any time by paying only the difference.

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FAQ

What you should know before starting

What is the difference between this course and the "Personal Stylist from Scratch" course?

This course goes deeper into image consulting and professional styling. While "Personal Stylist from Scratch" focuses on the basics of styling (body, color, style, wardrobe, personal shopping, and Style Book), this course provides a more comprehensive foundation with additional modules on fashion trends, celebrity styling, and business tools for launching your styling career.

Can I start with no experience?

Yes, the program is suitable for beginners. You gradually learn body shape analysis, color theory, style creation, wardrobe analysis, look selection, personal shopping, and client work.

Can I start charging for consultations during the course?

Yes, if you feel ready to work with clients. During the course, you complete practical image consultations that can be used as first cases. You can start with a small fee and increase your rates as you gain experience and build your portfolio.

Will I have a portfolio after the course?

Yes, your portfolio can include body shape analyses, color palettes, style concepts, wardrobe audits, capsule wardrobes, shopping lists, look selections, and a complete Style Book for a client.

Is a diploma issued?

Yes, upon completion of the program and final assignments, students receive a professional retraining diploma in the profession "Personal Stylist. Image Consultant".

What is the difference between a personal stylist and a personal shopper?

A personal stylist works more broadly: analyzing body shape, color, style, wardrobe, lifestyle, and overall image. A personal shopper is a more specialized role: helping clients select items, creating shopping routes, conducting fittings, and assembling purchases based on client needs.

Do you teach personal shopping?

Yes, personal shopping is included in the course as a separate module: identifying client needs, finding style, store maps, pre-shopping, common shopping challenges, wedding shopping, and client accompaniment.

Do you teach fashion shoot styling?

In this course, the main focus is on personal styling, image consulting, wardrobe, and shopping. Fashion shoot styling is covered more deeply in the expanded Accademia della Moda program.

Can I work online?

Yes, many styling services can be delivered remotely: consultations, wardrobe audits via photos, capsule planning, shopping lists, Style Books, and look recommendations.

Do I need to be knowledgeable about fashion before starting?

No. An interest in style, appearance, clothing, and working with people is enough. You'll learn the theory and practical tools gradually during the course.

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