Simple Ideas For An Experienced Styling

By Debra Johnson


Fashion styling now is becoming one very popular profession in this world globally. However, to look for a fashion stylist position can be competitive today. In fact, to be able to work for this position, working hard is very important to have a consistent employment. But unfortunately, some people could have many misconceptions about the career as a stylist. Some people have said that to work in this career is so much easy and in fact, it may be done by anybody.

The following are the skills to possess which are important in becoming a fashion stylist in the city of Seattle, WA. First, having the passion and should be keen eyed when talking about details. Continue searching on the recent trends and recent colors. When you read magazines, websites, and bogs, you can have an experienced styling Seattle.

Second, involving yourself in many trainings. Even if this is no that essential, it can still improve your understanding and credibility about this industry. The training or the course should teach you all about the fashion trends, history, importance, and cycles. Be sure that you can also learn the importance of props and outfits, color, and the sourcing locations. Nowadays, there are already a lot of courses that you can take either in an online or classroom session.

Third, getting a hands on experience. To work as an intern or an assistant in some fashion magazine or with a known stylist can be the best start for you to have an experience. Some websites are available and being provided for you to look for companies hiring for assistants or interns. You can also call and ask stylists located in your place if they need an assistant. Responsibilities of the assistant may vary on the stylist or on the assignment.

Fourth, possess very good interpersonal skills. Skills about the work alone is not only the important thing, but as well as the characteristic of the employee. The needed interpersonal skills are ability to work in a team, work motivation, good sense of humor, originality, flexibility when dealing with a client, and professionalism.

So if you already have the styling experience, it is the time for you to make your portfolios. You can use these portfolios so that you can find a work easily. You may browse the internet and try searching examples on the portfolios of the stylists. You can also add an online portfolio so that other people can also find you. Make sure to have a professional looking portfolio.

One important thing is looking for designers, photographers, make up artists, and also hair stylists may be done to help you in finding a job. Also, another suggestion is to approach an agency related to fashion. The agency may refer you on to stylists.

Most of the stylists are self employed. And this literally means that they will be the one to decide on their rates and on the way they are paid. Others prefer to be paid hourly. Others may also prefer to be paid daily or referred as day rate.

Freelance workers may be paid based on the number of pages they can make in a publication. Editors would often negotiate this yearly. This is when the freelancer has completed all the number of pages being assigned to him or her.




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