A clothing stylist designs wardrobes for clients, often celebrities, and styles them for specific occasions. Requirements include a good eye for fashion and taste, and unique looks. One can learn from existing stylists, take fashion classes, or practice with friends. Freelance or agency work is possible.
There are several paths to follow for someone who wants to become a clothing stylist. This work involves designing wardrobes for clients, usually celebrities, although wardrobe stylists may also work with others who have jobs in the public eye, such as politicians, real estate agents, and so on. In addition to helping people create wardrobes, a wardrobe stylist also styles clients for specific looks, such as photo shoots and interviews, selecting the right clothes for the occasion and creating a look that fits the image the client wants to present.
The main requirement for someone who wants to become a wardrobe stylist is a good eye for fashion and generally good taste. Someone who has a good sense of style has already laid the groundwork. It can help to have a somewhat unique or quirky look that stands out, accompanied by the ability to create a wide variety of looks, from very conservative and simple styles to more outrageous styles.
Some people become wardrobe stylists, learning from an existing stylist. Not all wardrobe stylists offer learning opportunities, but many are willing to hire an assistant and provide some advice and training. Working in a costume or wardrobe department in film and television production can also be beneficial, to familiarize someone with clothing and styles, although this is certainly not necessary.
It is also possible to take fashion and design classes at a college, using these classes to gain training to become a clothing stylist. In this case, it helps to study at home, keeping up with fashion magazines, keeping up to date on the latest styles, watching fashion-related content on television, and so on. Since a wardrobe stylist doubles as a personal shopper and image consultant, some people find it helpful to practice with friends, helping them prepare for events like job interviews and big gatherings.
Wardrobe stylists might advertise their services to get clients or try to make connections at events where potential clients might be parents. Many stylists work as freelancers, which means the work can be highly irregular. Some are hired at an hourly rate, while others require a daily fee for their services, and in other cases, a wardrobe stylist can be kept on duty by paying a flat fee to be available for a set period of time. When negotiating jobs, someone who wants to become a wardrobe stylist should be sure to negotiate transportation, meals, and accommodations as needed.
It is also possible to join an agency. The downside of joining an agency is that a wardrobe stylist doesn’t earn as much and may not be able to develop long-term relationships with clients. The advantage is an integrated customer base, which provides stable employment. Agency staff also handle business-related negotiations, allowing the garment stylist to focus on shopping for clients, meeting with clients, and working to create the desired look.
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