Image Consultant or Stylist? Which career is right for you?

Have you ever wondered the difference between being an Image Consultant or a Stylist and which direction in style and image you are more suited to?

Read each of the following questions and statements and tick the one that most resonates with you.

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1. Which statement is most true for you?

Being on-trend is secondary to finding styles that flatter a person’s shape and age.

Being on-trend is essential for those who wish to impress and get ahead.

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2. Which of the following groups are you most drawn to working with?

Celebrities, models, advertising agencies, retail stores and malls.

Organizations and everyday individuals from all lifestyles, careers, shapes, and ages.

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3. When it comes to your styling education, which do you prefer?

Just enough knowledge to get me started shopping and styling clients.

A depth of knowledge will make me feel capable and confident to work with clients and offer a wide variety of services.

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4. Does working with clients beyond their visual appearance (communication, vocal image, people skills, body language, etc.) appeal to you?

Not really, it's the fashion I love.

Yes, most definitely.

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5. Which would you prefer?

To be able to dress people up in clothing that I love and can see looks good on them.

To help people find the clothes that suit their outward appearance and who they are inside.

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6. Select the services that most appeal to you?

Styling models, working with celebrities, sourcing fashion for fashion shoots, events, or season shopping with clients.

Color analysis, style consultations, wardrobe audits and revamps, personal shopping, and professional image development.

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7. When dealing with clients, which would you prefer?

To be the expert; and deliver information, garments or styling without the need to explain why does or does not work.

To educate clients while working with them to empower them with an appreciation of what suits them and why.

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8. Which work opportunities most appeal to you?

Primarily being employed by individuals to help them improve their visual image and create a wardrobe that works with their personality, shape, lifestyle, and goals.

Primarily being employed by department stores, malls, retail chains or stores to shop with and style clients.

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