Are you at the point in your life where you want a change in your life and know that part of that change is probably in the way you look? Are you ready for a new look and you don't know where to begin? Are you wondering should I pay someone to help me? How do I begin to move forward with a different look? Is it costly? Do I have enough to pay someone to help and to pay for new clothes? How would I know what to buy? So many trends, should I toss out my clothes every time a new trend comes along? These are the questions so many people ask themselves because appearances do matter. People will take one look at you and can easily tell if you are lazy, superficial, only thinking about labels, only going with the trends, doesn't know how to carry themselves, and I can go on and on. If you look through your closet and know that you need a change but don't know where to start, then you might ask yourself, "Is paying someone to help me worth it?" Is an Image Consultant or a Fashion Stylist worth the money?"
Well, before I can answer I must admit that I'm a bit bias because I am a certified Image Consultant myself and because I am, I will give you my honest opinion if it is or if it isn't worth it? My answer is, absolutely it is without a doubt worth it to pay for an Image Consultant or Fashion Stylist. First, I should explain the difference between a stylist and an Image Consultant.
Difference of Stylist and Image Consultant
A stylist can be anything because companies and people use stylist for photoshoots, mannequins, and for special occasions. An Image Consultant is concentrates on your overall image. behavior, mannerisms, and personal branding. Every Image Consultant is different, and they will offer multiple packages. Stylists mostly focus just on your style and wardrobe. In my opinion both are equally worth it, but it depends on what you want and need now. Do you just want a style change? Do you want a style change and tips that will help you for the rest of your life no matter the trends? Do you want advice and help on how to carry yourself in public? It's all up to you but it all depends on what you need.
What I Offer as An Image Consultant
As an Image Consultant I concentrate on your wardrobe, giving you tips along the way of clothing, manners, explain why keeping up your overall appearance is beneficial, and tips on how to look good while being a minimalist. It is possible to look classy, feminine, fun, charming, and sophisticated on a budget and within a minimalist lifestyle. The tips I give will help you when new trends come in and you can still look amazing despite the trends (even if you're the only one that looks good). I offer different packages with set prices, so it doesn't matter which package you pick or if we tend to go over the appointed time the price is set, and it won't go up. For instance, here is a glimpse of one package which includes:
Color Analysis
Wardrobe Audit
Pairing the remaining clothes together and putting outfits together
Tips on a long-lasting wardrobe and tips for buying clothes in the future.
Tips on how to dress according to your body shape and how to dress on a budget.
That is a preview of what I offer. Now it may not seem like a lot but conducting a color analysis and going through someone's wardrobe can take hours. Also, putting outfits together can take hours but you will gain knowledge on how to dress and to put outfits together yourself. When first meeting a perspective client I like getting to know them so I can know what their style is and the more we speak to each other the more they realize their own style. It is very rewarding knowing that you can help someone feel something about themselves that they haven't felt in a long time.
Can An Image Consultant Be for Anyone?
Of course, having an Image Consultant be for anyone. When Image Consultants originally started it was for famous people, journalists, spokespeople, and special events. However, since then it has since grown to be for anyone. People looking for a change, housewives, people starting new jobs, recovering addicts, cancer survivors, and just the everyday person who needs help after a huge weight loss and doesn't know where to begin in terms of new clothing for their new bodies. That is the beauty of an Image Consultant they are trained and know how to dress you without changing you. They will help you dress the way you want; they will make your ideal style and vision come to life with the proper tools and tips.
Where To Begin as Far as Obtaining a New Style and What The Image Consultant Has To Offer
The good news is you already started by making the conscious decision that you want a new look style wise. After that you'll need to figure out what style you're looking for and what you like. This is where seeking out an Image Consultant or Stylist is beneficial because you'll have a consultation and during the consultation the both of you can come to that conclusion and determining your body type as well. You'll also find out what the Image Consultant has to offer and how they help you. It's up to whether you are willing to take the plunge and get an Image Consultant. Keep in mind of the things they'll offer and if you're willing to go through with them. The basics would be a color analysis which is to determine the best colors based on the undertone, value, and intensity of your skin, they will also conduct a wardrobe audit which determines what you should get rid and how to style your current pieces. The Image Consultant will also accompany you on shopping trips and they will tell you what to try on and what to buy.
Trust that the Image Consultant knows what they are doing because they do know. They are making a living off helping people find a style that helps them feel beautiful, confident, and helps them propel themselves forward in life. The Image Consultants and Stylists are trained and certified and they know what they are doing so it is important to listen and trust them.
Your New Look
Well, like I mentioned previously after the consultation and assuming you decide to go through with the service then the real work begins. A color analysis, wardrobe audit, style guide, shopping for new clothes, and tips and tricks that will help you for years to come all of that because you paid for a service. That service will be designed to help you and guide you even when the trends change. One of the reasons they change is because personal style will always outweigh trends.
You will feel better in clothes that fit better, colors that complement you, and a style that says who you are before getting to know you. Your personality will shine through your style because your style reflects who you are and how you carry yourself. You will love the way you look and the money you spent on the service. Your new revamped wardrobe will have been worth it because these clothes will last for years even if it's not "trendy”, but it will be considered classic. Classic is more important than trendy because classic never goes out of style.
Even if you're the most dressed up or the best dressed in the room who cares. Own it because we are currently living in a society where people think it's okay to wear pajamas outside their house. Remember no matter what you do whether you're a freelancer, young professional, maturing woman, or a homemaker you are your brand. Let people see you so you can be their example of what professionalism, femininity, dignity, and gracefulness looks like in a woman.
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