Fashion Stylist
What the work is
Assembles outfits for individuals or brands according to business needs or personal tastes.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Assembles outfits with different garments and accessories according to specifications and personal aesthetics for clients or models
- Consults with clients and designers to develop concept boards and style portfolios
- Researches fabrics, clothing construction and fashion accessories to ensure assembled outfits are suitable for client or brand ideals
- Sources garments and accessories from designers or retailers
- Coordinates and styles outfits for fashion shoots, events or personal appearances
- Collaborates with Photographers, Make-up Artists and hairstylists to create cohesive looks
- Maintains understanding of current and developing fashion trends, and applies trends to styling
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in airport check-in desks and a small fashion photography studio, two of the many jobs in this group. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- A stranded passenger gets home tonight because you found a seat
- A photo shoot where every detail, from the light to the outfit, comes together
- A child travelling alone waves goodbye at the gate with a big grin
Hard days
- A cancelled flight and a long line of tired, upset people all looking at you
- Lugging heavy gear and holding a reflector in the heat for hours
- Being told to fix something that is nobody's fault but yours to sort out
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 461932, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.