Personal Styling Intermediate Short Course
Course description
Course overview
During the course, students will become more confident in their ability to:
- Analyse and interpret their clients' needs.
- Translate that information into creating appropriate 'looks' for all facets of their clients' lives.
Students will also expand their knowledge of colour, fabric, fit, and finish. Additionally, the course will explore the concept of a capsule wardrobe and demonstrate how to plan and build an effective one.
The course outcomes reflect the practical skills and deeper understanding that students will gain, preparing you for a variety of styling roles and providing a robust framework to work with diverse clients.
This course is available both on campus or online.
Who this course is for
This inspiring course is designed for students who have completed either the Personal Styling Short Course or Personal Fashion Styling Online Short Course. It is also suitable for those with relevant industry experience.
Key information
Topics covered
- Extended Colour Palettes: Learn how to style outfits using a wide range of colours to create cohesive and flattering looks
- Colour Messaging: Understand how colour can communicate different moods, messages, and styles
- Personality Styling: Explore the questions - How many people does your client need to be? Learn to tailor style approaches based on personality
- Fabric, Fit, and Finish for Personality Types: Understand how to choose fabric, fit, and garment finishes that align with different personality types
- Capsule Wardrobe Concepts: Learn the principle of building a capsule wardrobe that creates 96 outfits from 12 garments
- Creating a Capsule Wardrobe for Lifestyle: Discover how to plan and build a capsule wardrobe suited to various lifestyles and personal needs
- How to Create Look Books: Master the art of presenting styled outfits in a professional and visually appealing look book format
- Guide to Choosing: Swimwear / Jewellery / Event attire / Glasses / Shapewear
- Understanding Vintage: Gain a brief introduction to fashion history and how vintage elements can influence contemporary styling
- Introduction to Sustainable Styling: Learn key concepts in sustainable styling and how to incorporate eco-friendly practices into personal styling
- Practical Application: Build your own Look Book, applying the skills and knowledge gained throughout the course
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate an Extended Understanding of Colour Theory:
- Apply extended colour palettes effectively to style cohesive and flattering outfits
- Understand and implement colour messaging to communicate specific themes or moods through personal styling
Develop Personality-Based Styling Techniques:
- Assess client personalities and tailor styling approaches to suit various personal identities
- Confidently translate personality traits into distinct style choices for different life scenarios, enhancing personal branding
Master Fabric, Fit, and Finish:
- Identify how fabric choices, garment fit, and finishing techniques influence the overall aesthetic and functionality of an outfit.
- Select appropriate fabrics and fits based on individual personality types, ensuring optimal style and comfort.
Create a Functional Capsule Wardrobe:
- Build a versatile and sustainable capsule wardrobe, incorporating core principles to create at least 96 unique outfits from 12 garments, or 125 outfits from 16 garments
- Understand how to plan and curate a capsule wardrobe that suits various lifestyles and occasions, promoting longevity and flexibility in styling
Design and Curate Look Books:
- Produce professional-level look books showcasing a client’s wardrobe and styling options.
- Use look books to illustrate outfit combinations, trends, and styling ideas tailored to individual needs and personalities.
Apply Styling Knowledge to Specialised Categories:
- Confidently select and style clients for key life moments such as events, with a focus on swimwear, jewellery, shapewear, glasses, and other accessories.
- Demonstrate expertise in choosing and styling items such as swimwear, glasses, and jewellery, considering factors like occasion, personal style, and body shape.
Integrate Historical and Sustainable Styling Principles:
- Incorporate elements of vintage fashion into modern styling techniques, understanding key historical fashion trends and their influence on current style.
- Apply sustainable fashion principles in styling, promoting eco-friendly choices and timeless, versatile wardrobe pieces.
Demonstrate Practical Application and Client Styling Skills:
- Develop a comprehensive look book for a client, using the concepts learned throughout the course.
- Plan and execute a styling session that incorporates all elements of personality, colour, fabric, and lifestyle considerations
Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
On Campus
- Laptop or tablet with Microsoft Powerpoint or Keynote installed
- Notebook and pen
- Coloured pencils
- Pencils
Online
If you are taking this course online, please see our Guide to taking online short courses
Tutor
Penny Bennett
Penny is a Personal Stylist and Image Professional who advises clients, from businessmen to busy mums, how to build an effortless wardrobe, make the best of their image and gain confidence in their style. Penny has been described by Grazia magazine as having a 'faultless eye' and been featured in the Telegraph, FT Specialist and on Talk Radio.
Penny teaches Personal Styling at London College of Fashion and has worked with a broad range of organisations to enhance the career development of their staff to help them reach their full potential. Penny has delivered image training programmes to some of the UK's top high street brands. Her list of clients includes The Leading Hotels of the World, The London Business School, Investec, Vanish, LHH Penna, River Island and Topshop.
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