Parlay your fashion sense into a career.
Are you frequently complimented on your sense of fashion? If so, you may want to think about parlaying your gift into a career by becoming a fashion stylist. It could put you in the path of celebrities and well-heeled individuals, who are willing to pay for your expertise.
Instructions
1. Keep up with current fashion trends by reading the latest fashion magazines and attending fashion shows.
2. Become a personal shopper for a store in your area to gain experience in picking out the latest fashions and develop a sense of what buyers want.
3. Put together a portfolio that features professional-looking photos of models outfitted in clothing that you've selected. You also can feature these photos on your own website, where they may easily be viewed by clients who may want your services as a fashion stylist.
4. Advertise your services and set reasonable fees until your list of clients grows. Work diligently to create wardrobes for them and help them develop a special "look" that complements them.
5. Relocate to an area of the country where you are more likely to connect with high-profile clients who will pay you well. The fashion industry thrives in New York and Los Angeles, and if you want to be in the heart of things, you probably will need to move to one of those cities. However, the competition will be much more intense there, and you will need to be aggressive in pursuing jobs.
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