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The career of personal fashion stylist is quickly emerging as one of the most popular professions around the world. As interest grows, so does competition. The biggest challenge to newcomers is to build a reputation that draws in new clients. Although there are many misconceptions about what it takes to become a personal fashion stylist, formal fashion and personal stylist training is essential. Although there is nothing to stop you from starting your own personal fashion stylist business without any training or experience, you are less likely to get your foot in the door of this emerging highly competitive profession. These are some things you should look for in personal fashion stylist training:

 -- Elements and Principles of Design

 -- Color Theory

 -- Assessment of Facial Features, Body Types and Proportions

 -- Fashion Analysis

 -- Dressing Clients by Lifestyle and Industry

 -- How to Perform Personal Style Evaluations

 -- The Principles of Makeup Application

 -- Wardrobe Organization

 -- Personal Shopping

 -- Communication with Clients

 -- Building Your Fashion Stylist Business

A comprehensive training program will teach you the principles behind the different areas as well as the skills you need to build on to put them into application. In addition, formal training will help you get the introduction into the industry that you need.

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In addition to professional training, hands-on experience is also beneficial in preparing you for a career as a personal fashion stylist. Some schools offer internships following successful completion of their training programs so you have the experience of working in the industry and learning the nuances that set the various areas of the industry apart. Depending on the type of internship you obtain, it may allow you to focus on one area of your training or encompass a wide range of services. Any school that helps to place you in a position following your train will give you an advantage by introducing you to the fashion industry and giving you first-hand experience.

Getting Off on the Right Foot

Many personal fashion stylists are self-employed and charge their own rates. Naturally, working for high-profile clients pays a great deal more than working executives or everyday people who are not as much in the public eye. The personal fashion stylist training you receive is part of your credentials as a serious fashion stylist and it will play a role in determining the level of clients that you are able to attract and what you can charge per hour or for a day’s work. Although you will probably earn less as an entry-level stylist than you will after you have established yourself as a skilled professional, having access to high-end clients will help you create an image that turns you into a successful personal fashion stylist for the elite.

Once you complete your personal fashion stylist training, you should be able to find employment much easier than the individual who takes a different path to becoming a fashion stylist. Making your choice in a school is just as important. Any school that focuses on fashion careers and has a reputation for starting fashion professionals on the right path towards success is a better choice than one that covers only some of the basic topics and offers no support once the training is complete.